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2399 A 19th century hook and spike alarum timepiece, by John Whitehurst II, 16cm circular brass dial inscribed Francis Abbott, Derby, blued steel hands and setting hand, the movement ringing on a bell, 17cm over hook, c.1830
John Whitehurst II (1761-1834) was the heir an successor of the well known John Whitehurst FRS whose firm continued making clocks at their works on Cherry Street, Derby, until 1855. Francis Abbott (1779-1831) manufactured clocks at Agard Street, Derby, from 1800-1829 and then at Wright Street until 1831. £600 - £1000
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2401 A George III oak longcase clock, 28cm square enamel dial inscribed James Blakmor (sic) Jnr, Sidmouth, Roman and subsidiary Arabic numerals, painted with a recumbent stag, fan patera to spandrels, date aperture, twin winding holes,eight day movement striking on a bell cast W H & Co, Bristol 18, the hood with simple swan neck pediment and Doric columns, rectangular door to waist, shaped bracket feet, 207.5cm high, c.1805
2400
James Blackmore, son of James, was born at Ottery St. Mary in 1759, presumably apprenticed c. 1773-1780 and married Elizabeth prior to 1791 when his son James was born at Sidmouth. is recorded working at Sidmouth 1795. £250 - £350
2400 A George III longcase clock movement, 28cm square silvered dial inscribed Whitehurst & Son, Derby, Roman numerals, twin winding holes, eight-day mechanism striking on a bell, c.1780 £200 - £300 For more images please visit
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