GEORGE II COUNTRY 8 DAY WORCESTER LONGCASE CLOCK

An original 17th century English lantern clock. The original verge escapement with side ‘wings’ with fretwork tops. Well cast spandrels, the central one engraved ‘William Cam Londini Fecit’. A silvered chapter ring and well engraved dial centre. The original alarm work with central disc.
William Cam of London is recorded in Loomes ‘The Early Clockmakers of Great Britain’ book as being free of the Clockmakers Company in 1686 and died in 1698. He states a lantern clock is recorded signed ‘William Cam Londini Fecit’. This clock has come direct from a private collection where it has been since purchased in the 1960’s. It has lovely old patina and is in relatively ‘untouched’ condition.
Height 14 1/2 ” / 37 cms

A very attractive small country longcase clock. It has a solid oak case with mahogany crossbanding and inlaid shell motifs in the door and base. The flat top hood has reeded side columns and matching corner columns in the trunk and stands on small ogee bracket feet. The 12 inch painted dial has floral painting and is signed by the maker Callcott of Bolton. The 8 day movement strikes the hours on a bell and is signed by the maker on the frontplate and dated 1813.
Current Condition
The case is in excellent original condition, the movement has been fully serviced in our own workshops and is guaranteed for 12 months. If you would like a video clip of this clock striking please email us.
Dimensions
52.00cm wide 188.00cm high 25.00cm deep (20.47 inches wide 74.02 inches high 9.84 inches deep)