STOCK NO 142097

W. Phillips of Bromyard - 8-day mahogany longcase with a painted moon roller dial, c 1790, swans neck pediment with dog tooth moulding, raised carving and brass paterie, break arch hood door beneath flanked by reeded pilasters with brass Corinthian capitals, trunk with a blind fret, reeded quarter columns and long wavy topped door, Plinth with a deep moulding and canted corners raised on a shaped base, painted dial with gesso spandrels, Roman numerals, five minute Arabic's and minute dots, with steel hands, seconds dial and square date aperture, dial pinned to a rack striking movement with an anchor escapement, striking the hours on a cast bell. A clockmaker by the name of John Phillips is recorded as working in Bromyard (Worcs) in the early to mid 18th century, certainly by 1770-90. W. Phillips was possibly an unrecorded son or brother also working in the same family clockmaking business during the later part of the 18th century.

Dimensions:
Height: 250cm  Length/Width: 54cm  Depth/Diameter: 27cm

Sale Details


Furniture, Rugs & Interiors

Location: Online & at Duggleby Stephenson, York, YO19 5GF

Auction ends: from 13:00 on 30/05/2025

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Discover a stunning piece of British horological history with this 8-day mahogany longcase clock by W. Phillips of Bromyard, dating back to around 1790. The clock features a beautifully painted moon roller dial, adding a touch of elegance to any room.

Admire the intricate details of this longcase clock, including the swans neck pediment adorned with dog tooth moulding, raised carving, and brass paterie. The break arch hood door is flanked by reeded pilasters with brass Corinthian capitals, while the trunk boasts a blind fret, reeded quarter columns, and a long wavy topped door.

Resting on a plinth with deep moulding and canted corners, this clock stands tall on a shaped base, making it a striking focal point in any space. The painted dial showcases gesso spandrels, Roman numerals, five-minute Arabics, minute dots, steel hands, a seconds dial, and a square date aperture.

Delve into the history of clockmaking in Bromyard with the knowledge that a clockmaker named John Phillips operated in the area in the early to mid-18th century, with W. Phillips likely being a relative continuing the family tradition in the late 18th century. This clock features a rack striking movement with an anchor escapement, striking the hours on a cast bell.

Don't miss the opportunity to own a piece of craftsmanship from a bygone era, up for auction at Duggleby Auctioneers.



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Item can be collected from our Duggleby Stephenson Salerooms, York, YO19 5GF. Delivery options available.

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