Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this piece to the 18th Century.
A wavy 'Bristol' edge to the hood door. Corinthium capped twist hood columns. A shaped trunk door and base as seen on high quality Bristol cases of the Georgian period. The original bracket feet. A well engraved arched silvered dial with moon phases and high water at Bristol Key tide indicators. A date aperture and seconds hand. An 8-day duration mechanism striking the hours on a bell. A very impressive clock.
The Hewlett family of Bristol (Wine Street) are recorded in A J Moores' 'Clockmakers of Bristol' book as working in the 18th century. Issac was noted for making high tide at Bristol Key clocks and a number are noted and illustrated in the book. They repaired the Church clocks at St Mary Redcliffe, Stapleton, St Stephens and Brislington.
From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd. you can expect a genuine antique longcase clock. We personally set up and deliver within the UK. Overseas professional packing is available. Please contact us for a quote.
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this piece to the 18th Century.
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A Fine Quality Longcase Clock by Issac Hewlett, Bristol
