Longcase Clock by William Avenell

ALRESFORD, HAMPSHIRE

c. 1760
William Avenell longcase clock

A George II oak longcase with 11" square brass dial and 30-hour birdcage movement. Fine matting to dial centre and fine steel hands.

The oak case stands 82.5" high with caddy top. The hood having attached turned columns with wooden capitals to the front and quarter columns to the rear.

The clock, apart from minor repairs to the base of the case, is totally original and has spent the last 30 years of its life in Australia.

William Avenell of Alresford is a sought-after and recorded clockmaker of 1760[1].

references:
1. G H Baillie, Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Vol. 1.

William Avenell longcase clock hood William Avenell longcase dial William Avenell longcase clock movement William Avenell longcase clock movement William Avenell longcase dial detail

Height: 82 1/2 inches (210 cm)
Price: SOLD

JOIN OUR MAILING LIST
Please join our mailing list to receive occasional newsletters and notification of new stock

* indicates required