Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this piece to the 1750s.
An 8-day duration mechanism of excellent design striking the hours on a bell.
Lot Barwise worked in Cockermouth from 1750-1799. A dial of the same layout is illustrated in Loomes 'Clockmakers of Northern England' book on page 88. His 8-day mechanism's are described in the book as 'ranking alongside the best Cumbrian clocks of the period'.
Height 7ft 1" / 215cms.
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this piece to the 1750s.
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Longcase clock moon phase by Barwise of Cockermouth
