Buckingham Interiors has dated this piece to the 17th Century.
The bottom edge moulding to the hood has a loss to the very rear against the wall and there is a stress fracture or two to the left-hand side. The trunk door is not warped, it closes correctly and locks in place. We have the pendulum and both weights. We have not had the movement ticking, however when weight is applied to the going train the movement does seem to operate. The movement is dirty but appears to be all present. The bottom of the case has some water marks. We can see no evidence of any woodworm.
Footnote:
Brian Loomes records in 'The Early Clockmakers of Great Britain', NAG Press, 1981, page 280, that Cornelius Herbert was apprenticed in 1659 to David Mell, then to William Grout in 1660/61 and made free of the Clockmakers Company in 1668. Subsequently he took on a number of apprentices, including the unfortunate Thomas Drew who he dismissed for his lack of ability. He worked in London Bridge throughout his career. He died circa 1710.
Buckingham Interiors has dated this piece to the 17th Century.
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Walnut 8 Day Longcase Clock by Cornelius Herbert . Circa 1690-1710
