English grandmother cottage clock from first half of 19 th. century. 30 hour weight driven movement ( going and striking train are composed side by side ) with Huyghens type endless-chain winding mechanism. Anchor escapement and long pendulum, locking-plate striking on bell. Hand sawn iron hand. Square painted dial showing sheaves of ears in the corners, Roman hour numerals, signed: Wells Shipston. Look at Brian Looms, Watchmakers And Clockmakers Of The World, Volume 2 , 1976, page 249: Wells, John ca.1790-1809 / Wells, John II ( son of John )1787-1847 and Thomas ( son of John ) 1786-1855. Measurements of the case - height x width x depth: approx: 192 cm x 54 cm x 29 cm – weight of clock: approx 25 KG. Dial: 28 cm x 28 cm Movement: 15 cm x 11 cm x 6 cm Length of pendulum: 91 cm This clock was made approx. 1810 - 1830. We guarantee that all parts of this clock originally fit together.
Price upon request.
Price upon request.