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Description of the item
A lovely and decorative SMALL longcase (grandfather) clock made in 1783 by the famous Deacon clock making family in Leicestershire. 30 hour (daily winding) movement striking the hours on a bell. Solid oak case of very small (hence sought after) proportions (only 6' 3.5" tall).
A lovely new book has been published on the Deacon family of Clockmakers by W John Thornton, based on earlier work by P A Hewitt. |
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| Information about the maker
The clock would have been made in the famous workshops of Samuel Deacon in Barton-in-the -Beans in north-west Leicestershire. The clock is signed J Deacon (for John) who was Samuel's brother, and had a retail shop in Leicester from 1782. The amateur engraving and this being a simple movement means it was probably made by one of Samuel's many apprentices. |
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Dimensions & Specification
30 hour movement, striking the hours on a bell. Odd shaped front plate as noted in Thornton's book.
Painted dial 12" square. Very well painted. Again as documented in the book.
Solid oak case. Dimensions: 6' 4 1/2" tall, max width 19 1/4". Depth 10 1/2"
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| Condition Report
Ready for its new home. The dial has been restored on the original slightly crazed off-white 'ground'. Movement is clean and in good working order, checked and oiled. The oak case has been restored and has good colour (slightly darker / less red than captured in the photos). The case is of the correct period and style, fits the dial perfectly and some styling clues to indicate it is a Deacon case, although the cheek / seatboard area looks to have had some modificaton. |
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Cost of Restoration
Non required. |
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| What to do next
If you'd like to buy this clock, or would like some more information or reassurance, please contact us about this item.
If you live near in the North West of England, we may be able to arrange viewing.
A warranty, local delivery & set-up is available at extra cost. |
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