Longcase clock
William Donning
Category
Horology
Date
Unknown
Materials
Oak, glass, lead, steel, brass
Place of origin
Petworth
Collection
Petworth House and Park, West Sussex
NT 485690
Summary
A William Donning of Petworth (xxxx-xxxx) oak longcase clock with square hood between rounded columns, surmounted by three wooden stupa shaped finials and caddy-shaped cresting. The striking movement has a square(?) brass dial, date aperture and minute dial. Each corner of the clock face has a fretwork frieze. On the lower clock face there is an inscription - William Donning/Petworth
Marks and inscriptions
On lower clock face: William Donning / Petworth
Makers and roles
William Donning, maker