W Webster London Longcase Clock

£1,800.00
Clock Type:
Grandfather
Movement Type:
8 Day
Country:
English
Period:
Georgian
Material:
Mahogany
Face Type:
Brass
Quantity:

Description

William Webster of London: 18th century 8 day longcase clock by this renowned maker.

The case is mahogany with burr wood veneer panels. the hood is flat topped with a brass dial with decorative spandrals.

The 8-day movement strikes hours on a bell, whilst the dial features ''Strike/Silent'' in the arch; subsidiary seconds and date aperture. Signed: ''Willm. Webster, Exchange Alley, LONDON.

***William Webster (II) worked in Exchange Alley, in the heart of London''s clockmaking district, having been apprenticed in 1727. He was a full member of the Clockmakers Company 1734-1776.

Height: 220cm
Width: 48cm
Depth: 26cm