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Samuel Greaves Hook & Spike Wall Clock C.1710
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Samuel Greaves Hook & Spike Wall Clock C.1710

18th century
Sold 22 August 2025 · Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
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Description

An early 18th century English hook & spike wall clock by Samuel Greaves. A well engraved, small 8" square dial and surmounted by an original cast bell. A matted dial centre with cast corner spandrels. A silvered chapter ring with the original blued steel hand. The original 30 hour, weight driven mechanism striking the hours on the bell. Circa 1710.

The chapter ring is signed 'Samuel Greaves' but with no place name.

Height 11" / 28cms Width 8" / 20 cms Depth 7" / 17cms

From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd you can expect a genuine antique clock with a written 12 month guarantee which has been serviced to a high standard. We are members of The British Watchmakers and Clockmakers Guild. Please phone us on 01179565281 to place an order, we can also Whatsapp a detailed video to your mobile.

Date of Manufacture

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this Antique Hook and Spike Wall Clock to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Reference Numbers
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SA1156039
Description
An early 18th century English hook & spike wall clock by Samuel Greaves. A well engraved, small 8" square dial and surmounted by an original cast bell. A matted dial centre with cast corner spandrels. A silvered chapter ring with the original blued steel hand. The original 30 hour, weight driven mechanism striking the hours on the bell. Circa 1710.
fig 1. An antique wall-mounted clock featuring a square brass dial with Roman numerals, corner spandrels, a top bell, hanging chains, a cylindrical weight, and a pendulum.
fig 1. Samuel Greaves Hook & Spike Wall Clock C.1710

The chapter ring is signed 'Samuel Greaves' but with no place name.

Height 11" / 28cms Width 8" / 20 cms Depth 7" / 17cms

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From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd you can expect a genuine antique clock with a written 12 month guarantee which has been serviced to a high standard.
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd

We are members of The British Watchmakers and Clockmakers Guild. Please phone us on 01179565281 to place an order, we can also Whatsapp a detailed video to your mobile.

Date of Manufacture

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this Antique Hook and Spike Wall Clock to the 18th Century.

Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Reference Numbers
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SA1156039
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2009
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd Profile Page

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Archive I An antique wall-mounted clock featuring a square brass dial with Roman numerals, corner spandrels, a top bell, hanging chains, a cylindrical weight, and a pendulum. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Samuel Greaves Hook & Spike Wall Clock C.1710

Archive II An antique wall-mounted clock featuring a square brass dial with Roman numerals, corner spandrels, a top bell, hanging chains, a cylindrical weight, and a pendulum. View II
Archive III An antique wall-mounted clock featuring a square brass dial with Roman numerals, corner spandrels, a top bell, hanging chains, a cylindrical weight, and a pendulum. View III
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Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
Telephone 0117 956 5281
Location
Bristol
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/kembery
Verified Since Aug 2009
Items For Sale 150
Items Sold 4,303
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
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An antique wall-mounted clock featuring a square brass dial with Roman numerals, corner spandrels, a top bell, hanging chains, a cylindrical weight, and a pendulum.
Samuel Greaves Hook & Spike Wall Clock c.1710
Ref: SA1156039
An antique wall-mounted clock featuring a square brass dial with Roman numerals, corner spandrels, a top bell, hanging chains, a cylindrical weight, and a pendulum.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectClocks
  • Period18th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialBrass, Iron, Steel, Lead
  • ColourBrass
  • MotifsRoman numerals, Corner spandrels, Top-mounted bell, Exposed chains and weights
  • SizeH 28 cm (11 in) x W 20 cm (8 in) x D 17 cm (7 in)

FAQs

A hook and spike wall clock is an early form of weight-driven timepiece, typically featuring an exposed movement designed to hang directly on a wall using a sturdy iron hook and spike.

These timepieces typically incorporated brass dials, cast brass spandrels, iron movements, steel chains, lead weights, and a distinctive top-mounted bell.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the hand-engraved details on the brass dial, the wear patterns on the iron movement, the casting quality of the spandrels, and traditional construction methods appropriate to the period.

Mount the clock on a plain, neutral wall as a solitary focal point to highlight its historic craftsmanship without visual clutter.

Keep the mechanism clean and free from dust, avoid direct sunlight and moisture fluctuations, and have a professional horologist service the movement periodically.
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