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Clockmaker/By : Foden of Congleton (Cheshire).

Duration: Single hand 30 hour.

Circa : Circa: 1770

Height : 76.5 inches.

Case :
Oak - medium brown colour with mahogany cross banding.
Square top hood with turned pillars to hood and mahogany fretwork above hood door.
Long trunk door with square top, original hinges and old replacement door pulley.
Canted corners to trunk sides and plinth to base.
Width at widest point 20.5" (Hood).
Original glass in hood with flaws and curvatures.

Dial :
Brass dial 11" square with attractive scroll spandrels.
Maker's name 'Foden Congleton' in cartouche below 12 o'clock on matted centre.
Original single hand.
Silvered minute chapter ring with engraved twisted leaf half hour markers.
Plated movement, chain driven and large bell.
Semi circular calendar aperture with silvered date dial.
Count wheel striking.
Roman numerals.

MakeThe only known clockmakers with a Foden surname were:

1 - Thomas working in Congleton 1753 - 1785 when he died suddenly while returning home from his mother's funeral. This was reported in the Chester Courant dated 6th December 1785 and his name was stated as Thomas Fodon, clockmaker.

2 - Thomas working in nearby Leek in mid 18th century and later in Congleton

3 - William working in Leek circa 1725 and then moved to Congleton

From this information this clock was either made by Thomas Foden or in conjunction with William (? his brother, father or some other relative). The alternative possibility is due to the fact that the maker's name is engraved as 'Foden' and not 'Thomas Foden'. When a single surname is used it is usually a sign that no single person made the clock and that it was a family team.

The hey day of single hand clocks was long past when this clock was made but some clockmakers were making single handers until 1800.

It is believed that descendants of the Foden family were the founders of the Foden lorry makers in nearby Sandbach of 'Foden' and ERF (Ernest Ronald Foden).

Price : £ 2,750

Guarantee : 12 months