Martlesham Antiques

Description

A very rare late 17th Century 24 hour oak cased striking longcase clock by the prominent maker Thomas White of Fairford. The cross plated movement has been sympathetically restored and is guaranteed in good working order, the brass dial is in aged condition with a single hand (dial can be restored if required) The oak case has been sympathetically restored retaining a lot of the original features.

Thomas White was a prominent clockmaker and records show was apprenticed to Thomas Tompion the master of English clock making.

This is a rare example of a very early English longcase clock being over 300 years old by a sought after clockmaker. Circa 1680.

18" x 11" x 79" high

46cms x 28cms x 201cms high