Longcase clock
John Fletcher (1739 - 1778)
Category
Horology
Date
1760
Materials
Oak and brass
Measurements
2180 x 540 x 265 mm
Place of origin
Donisthorpe
Order this imageCollection
Gawthorpe Hall, Lancashire
NT 421823
Summary
Eight-day longcase clock by John Fletcher, Barnsley of Donisthorp, 1760 (s and d); arched brass dial with gilt pierced spandrels, date-window, and painted rustic view in the lunette; case of oak carved up in c.19th in c.17th style, foliate arabesques on case door, sunflower motif on pedestal; bracket feet; back of case in pine.
Provenance
Acquired for Craft House, C.20.
Marks and inscriptions
On boss within the chapter ring: Signed: 'Donisthorp 1760 ' In the arch: Signed: 'JOHN FLETCHER, BARNSLEY'
Makers and roles
John Fletcher (1739 - 1778)