Coming SoonWe own the following clocks which are either just awaiting photography or, more likely, awaiting or undergoing restoration. Expressions of interest can greatly influence the order in which we restore them.
Getting intouch now allows you to:
- request any simple photos (snaps) we may have
- request the 'first look' when complete
- buy them now, unrestored
- pay a deposit now ahead of agreed price restoration
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George Lupton Altrincham 8-day Longcase
Good local 8-day longcase in Oak case (with mahogany trims) c1790. Swan neck pediment. Period One painted dial with Axe-Head rolling moon. To be fully restored. 7'4" tall making it a town rather than cottage clock. UPDATE Nov 08. Case and movement now done. Just waiting on dial.
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Westminster Chiming weight driven 8-day Longcase
We are often asked for Longcase clocks with Westminster Chimes and often have none, so here is your chance! We often avoid these later clocks as they often of poor quality. This German made (Windterhalder) clock is however of excellent quality c1910 in a polished dark mahogany case with glazed door. Entirely original throughout and in excellent order. 7' tall. Weight driven, quarter chiming on 8 gongs. Update: Just needs photos. Clock ready. Contact us to register an interest or enquire about this item |
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J Stayner Nantwich Cheshire 8-day Longcase
A wonderfully original, if rather tired local Grandfather / Longcase clock. Painted dial in its original Oak case (with mahogany trims) with the recognisable short Nantwich Caddy. c1780. 8-day movement with rare centre date feature. Very pretty and very original; a dangerous combination! Update:Close to completion. Just waiting on dial then testing.
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Whitehurst Derby Cased Wall Clock
A simple pine cased example of these unusual but sought after clocks by the well known Whitehurst family in Derby. In a stained pine 'long' case. 8-day timepiece (ie non striking) movement. This example is dated 1835.
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Small 'cottage' 8-day longcase by Hugh Knight Stone
A very small (approx 6' 6") 8-day longcase suitable for a cottage. c1815, painted dial in an oak case with mahogany trims. We've restored a clock my the same maker (see the home page)....which is how we came to own this one! Swan neck pediment, arabic numerals. Update: Virtually done. On test and awaiting photos.
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Large Victorian Wigan Longcase with rolling moon.
A typically huge and bold 8-day longcase by George Esplin of Wigan c1840. Flame mahogany case with painted dial with rolling moon in the arch. Good quality clock, needs only a little work. 14" wide dial. 8' tall with the finial.
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8-day Oak Longcase by Jonathan Lees, Bury
A small oak cased longcase by Jonathan Lees of Bury, c1780. Brass dial. Probably started life with a 30hour which appears to have been replaced with an 8-day c1820 (not a recent 'marriage') [Update - Now sold]
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