Oak Longcase Clock by Stephen Wilmshurst Working from 1694-1735

Name: Oak Longcase Clock by Stephen Wilmshurst Working from 1694-1735
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1019740
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by Buckingham Interiors

Description

A most attractive and original oak cased 30 hr longcase clock by Stephen Wilmshurst of Basingstoke. There are two makers of this name recorded, one dating to 1695-1705 ~(Loomes) and the other1791(Baillie). The Baillie record is as a watchmaker, so it is probably safe to assume this clock relates to the earlier date, making it an early and very attractive longcase clock. The clock is of nice slender proportions measuring 199cm in height, with a long door. The hood is 41cm wide & the depth 25cm. There are one or two shrinkage cracks to the base as would be expected in a clock of its age. The backboard is sound and I cannot see any evidence of woodworm. The case is unrestored and could do with a good polish which I am sure would greatly enhance its appearance. The movement is clean and has been oiled using clock oil, it is counter wheel striking on a bell, and the movement is of "birdcage" construction, again an indication of its age. The movement is clean and works well. The bell is sound. The 10" dial is beautifully engraved and has a fine chapter ring the hours marked in Roman numerals and the minutes in Arabic numerals. Original small lead weight and pulley wheel. Rope pulley. All in all a very old and original clock. The age of the case and clock movement certainly appear to match though there can never be any certainty about this

Physical Dimensions

Height

199cm (78.35")

Width

41cm (16.14")

Depth

25cm (9.84")

Declaration

Buckingham Interiors has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1019740

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As with all antiques there may be marks minor knocks etc commensurate with age and part of their history, any traces of extinct worm will have been treated as a precaution and all images are a true likeness and descriptions accurate.

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Description

A most attractive and original oak cased 30 hr longcase clock by Stephen Wilmshurst of Basingstoke.

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There are two makers of this name recorded, one dating to 1695-1705 ~(Loomes) and the other1791(Baillie).

Buckingham Interiors

The Baillie record is as a watchmaker, so it is probably safe to assume this clock relates to the earlier date, making it an early and very attractive longcase clock. The clock is of nice slender proportions measuring 199cm in height, with a long door. The hood is 41cm wide & the depth 25cm. There are one or two shrinkage cracks to the base as would be expected in a clock of its age. The backboard is sound and I cannot see any evidence of woodworm. The case is unrestored and could do with a good polish which I am sure would greatly enhance its appearance. The movement is clean and has been oiled using clock oil, it is counter wheel striking on a bell, and the movement is of "birdcage" construction, again an indication of its age. The movement is clean and works well. The bell is sound. The 10" dial is beautifully engraved and has a fine chapter ring the hours marked in Roman numerals and the minutes in Arabic numerals. Original small lead weight and pulley wheel. Rope pulley. All in all a very old and original clock. The age of the case and clock movement certainly appear to match though there can never be any certainty about this