John Hawting was one of the distinguished provincial clockmakers working in Oxford during the latter half of the eighteenth century, a period often regarded as the golden age of English longcase clock production. His work reflects the high standards of craftsmanship associated with the finest English makers of the Georgian era, combining reliable eight-day movements with elegant case design and well-executed brass dials. The survival of clocks bearing his name in significant institutional settings, including churches and colleges, attests to the esteem in which his work was held. Today, clocks by Hawting are sought after not only for their quality and practicality but also as examples of the refined workmanship that characterised English horology during the reign of George III.
This is an 8 Day Clock, housed in a medium oak case.
The face has Roman and Arabic numerals, a seconds dial and a working date aperture.
It has a working STRIKE/SILENT mechanism.
The flat-topped hood is supported on wooden pillars with brass cappings. There is blind fretwork to the top.
The movement keeps good time and strikes to a bell on the hour.
The trunk has a full-length door with beading and veneer to the edges. It has a working lock and key.
Please note:The door is a little warped towards the top and this is reflected in the price. It does not detract from it’s overall appeal.
H = 81” W = 18.25” D = 8.5
John Hawting was one of the distinguished provincial clockmakers working in Oxford during the latter half of the eighteenth century, a period often regarded as the golden age of English longcase clock production. His work reflects the high standards of craftsmanship associated with the finest English makers of the Georgian era, combining reliable eight-day movements with elegant case design and well-executed brass dials. The survival of clocks bearing his name in significant institutional settings, including churches and colleges, attests to the esteem in which his work was held. Today, clocks by Hawting are sought after not only for their quality and practicality but also as examples of the refined workmanship that characterised English horology during the reign of George III.
This is an 8 Day Clock, housed in a medium oak case.
The face has Roman and Arabic numerals, a seconds dial and a working date aperture.
It has a working STRIKE/SILENT mechanism.
The flat-topped hood is supported on wooden pillars with brass cappings. There is blind fretwork to the top.
The movement keeps good time and strikes to a bell on the hour.
The trunk has a full-length door with beading and veneer to the edges. It has a working lock and key.
Please note:The door is a little warped towards the top and this is reflected in the price. It does not detract from it’s overall appeal.
H = 81” W = 18.25” D = 8.5