27th Jul, 2023 9:30
John Woolley Codnor (Derbyshire) a late 18th century 8-day longcase clock, with oak case, fitted with a circular one-piece silvered and engraved dial with arched calendar aperture with swan neck pediment above a case with concave topped long trunk door and plinth base. 45 cm wide x 27 cm deep x 212 cm overall height
Notes: John Wooley came from a well-known and respected line of clockmakers working in and around Codnor in Derbyshire.
Sold for £240
Condition Report
Two lead weights but NO pendulum is present
The movement seems intact but looks as if it hasn't run in some time.
The hood door glass is cracked
The reverse of the dial bears an inscription, see the images.
The hammer has an old "tinker's type repair.
The hood and case are in nice crusty condition with a good patina.
The trunk door is locked but no key is present.
John Woolley Codnor (Derbyshire) a late 18th century 8-day longcase clock, with oak case, fitted with a circular one-piece silvered and engraved dial with arched calendar aperture with swan neck pediment above a case with concave topped long trunk door and plinth base. 45 cm wide x 27 cm deep x 212 cm overall height
Notes: John Wooley came from a well-known and respected line of clockmakers working in and around Codnor in Derbyshire.
