18th Century Oak Grandfather Clock Thomas Thorp Colchester

Name: 18th Century Oak Grandfather Clock Thomas Thorp Colchester
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA618729
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

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Description

A fine 18th century oak cased Grandfather clock circa 1742 by Thomas Thorp of Colchester .

The movement is an eight day thats strikes upon a bell on the hour with hour count with subsidiary second dial and date aperture signed by Thomas Thorp Colchester .

Thomas Thorp was the orphened son of a quaker (1717 to 1804 ) is recorded as working in St Runwald street Colchester from 1741 and contued to occupy the same premises until 1794 when at the age of 77 probally retired where he produced unsophisticated well made provincial clocks .

with out doubt he made quite a number of clocks during the sixty years he was in business ,but only a few have survived .

At least twelve clocks are known to have survived six in private hands and six in the authors collection .

of the eight day clocks there are six with square dials and two with arched dials six of these are in plan oak cases is this one .

a very rare clock remaining in very good condition keeping good time .the case is free from woodworm .

we can arrange delivery and set up if required please enquire for a price with your location

Physical Dimensions

Height

186cm (73.23")

Width

44cm (17.32")

Depth

23cm (9.06")

Declaration

Rawlings Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA618729

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Description

A fine 18th century oak cased Grandfather clock circa 1742 by Thomas Thorp of Colchester .

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The movement is an eight day thats strikes upon a bell on the hour with hour count with subsidiary second dial and date aperture signed by Thomas Thorp Colchester.

Rawlings Antiques

fig 1. 18th century oak grandfather clock Thomas Thorp Colchester — fig 1. 18th Century Oak Grandfather Clock Thomas Thorp Colchester

Thomas Thorp was the orphened son of a quaker (1717 to 1804 ) is recorded as working in St Runwald street Colchester from 1741 and contued to occupy the same premises until 1794 when at the age of 77 probally retired where he produced unsophisticated well made provincial clocks .