Superb figured Walnut longcase clock signed George Tyler, Popes Head Alley, London.
12'' brass dial with ringed winding holes, date aperture, blued steel hands and the centre having matting of exceptional quality.
The door with herring bone border and short grain mouldings. Sides crossbanded walnut, plinth quarter veneered, bordered with herring bone inlay and crossbanding.
8 day five pillar movement striking the hours on a bell.
Georgr Tyler, a watch and clockmaker, apprenticed to Robert Dingley in 1692. He became a member of the Clock makers Co. 1699. An example of his work is illustrated in the famous Wetherfield Collection.
A list of apprentices bound to George Tyler and his wife were interestingly all women -
Mary Darby,
Rebeckah Fisher,
Eleanor Mosely,
Catherine Jackson,
Hannah Campleshon,
Elizabeth Newton.
and who can blame him !!!
Antique Number: SA598744
Dateline of this antique is 18th Century
Height is 214cm (84.3inches)
Width is 51cm (20.1inches)
Depth is 25cm (9.8inches)
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