A mahogany longcase clock from the Derby school of influence incorporating the round dial of the area. The case is of particularly good quality with great attention to detail; for example, the carved paterae and the ebony and boxwood stringing. — Antique Clocks Price Guide

Name: A mahogany longcase clock from the Derby school of influence incorporating the round dial of the area. The case is of particularly good quality with great attention to detail; for example, the carved paterae and the ebony and boxwood stringing.
Brand: Ashton, John

Longcase Ashton, John England retail

Price Record

Date February 19, 2005

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Maker Ashton, John
Type Longcase
Country England
Price type retail
Date February 19, 2005
Source Bob Gardner Antique Clocks

Description

The silvered dial is signed for Ashton, a family of clockmakers who worked in the area from Macclesfield to Ashbourne from the 1750s to well into the 19th century. This clock was made in circa 1790 by John Ashton of Leek. The clock has not run for at least 50 years (we estimate). The case has been waxed and the dial re-silvered. The movement has been stripped, cleaned and overhauled.

Record courtesy of Bob Gardner Antique Clocks