Discover a stunning piece of English craftsmanship with this fine mahogany inlaid eight-day longcase clock from around 1820, attributed to John Simpkin of Rillington, East Yorkshire. The clock features exquisite details such as a pagoda pediment, ball, and spire finials, marquetry inlaid upstands and pediment, and a break-arch hood door with inlaid pilasters adorned with brass Corinthian capitals.
The trunk of the clock showcases inlaid canted corners and a break arch trunk door with fan inlay, all resting on a square plinth with applied skirting. The clock dial, crafted by Walker & Finmore, is fully painted with biblical scenes on the arch and spandrels, complemented by wavy upright Arabic numerals, a seconds dial, and stamped brass hands. The dial is pinned to a rack striking movement that sounds the hours on a bell.
John Simpkin, born in 1777, was a clockmaker in Rillington between 1798 and 1833, concurrently operating as a village grocer. While he may have primarily been a clock retailer rather than a clockmaker, his legacy lives on through this remarkable timepiece.
Complete with its weight and pendulum, this longcase clock is a testament to the skill and artistry of English clockmaking in the early 19th century. Don't miss the opportunity to own a piece of history at Duggleby Auctioneers.