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Clockmaker/By : John Helliwell of Blackburn

Duration : 8 Day

Circa : 1790

Height : 87.5"

Case :
Oak & mahogany - the oak is of a honey colour and is lighter than is depicted in the photographs. Swan neck pediments with original central finial and patetae. Brass capped pillars to hood and reeded pillars to trunk. Completely original in all aspects and in remarkable condition. Typical Lancashire case of this period.

Maker :
There was a William Halliwell working in Blackburn in 1795 who may have been the maker of the same name working in Chorley from 1760-1795

Dial :
Wilson 14" square in faultless condition featuring carnations and
wild roses in the spandrels and two mythical birds of paradise at
3.00 and 9.00 o'clock.
Matching diamond shaped hands,original except for second hand which is a matching replacement.
Roman numerals
Date aperture

Price : £ 3,500

Guarantee : 12 month