It was listed by FJ & RD Story Antique Clocks. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.
FJ & RD Story Antique Clocks has dated this piece to the Georgian era.
The Hallifax family of clockmakers are well documented and produced some fine clocks and distinctive barometers.
A good quality oak 30 hour longcase clock by Joseph Hallifax of Barnsley, circa 1750.
The slender proportioned case constructed of finely figured quarter sawn oak, crossbanded with pollard oak. The caddy topped hood with attached turned columns terminating with gilded wooden capitals beneath. The box base surmounted on shaped bracket feet.
The square brass dial with finely matted centre and ringed decoration, with silvered Roman chapter ring and date zone, surrounded by cast spandrels, signed Joseph Hallifax Barnsley.
The dial is in untouched patinated condition
The fine quality fully restored movement of 30 hour duration united by four
knopped pillars, with anchor escapement and striking the hours on a single bell.
Cast iron weight and brass faced bob pendulum.
Original blued steel hands.
All of our clocks have been sympathetically restored and have been expertly vetted for originality and good working order. All clocks purchased from us are guaranteed for twelve months.
All of our clock movements are restored by our horologist who works exclusively for us.
Our horologist is a Fellow of the British Horological Institute (FBHI), having 35 years of full time professional engagement in the repair & restoration of clocks, watches, music boxes & barometers. He was the recipient of the 1977 Worshipful Company of Clockmakers Bronze Medal.
Delivery and installation of our longcase clocks is carried out free of charge within the mainland U.K. For overseas customers a fully insured door to door service is provided by our regular couriers, please contact us for a specific quotation. All longcase clocks are securely packed and comprehensive installation and maintenance instructions are included.
For more information please visit our website www.storyclocks.co.uk
FJ & RD Story Antique Clocks has dated this piece to the Georgian era.
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Joseph Hallifax of Barnsley Grandfather / Longcase Clock C.1750
