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| Longcase Clock by Donisthorpe of Loughborough. |
The Donisthorpe family of Leicestershire have a long history of making many fine clock. Most clocks, including this one, are by Joseph (b.26 Mar 1734 d.1810), my 4th Great-grandfather, who originally worked in Normanton-le-Heath where he trained the very famous clock maker Samuel Deacon. Joseph was later obliged to move to Loughborough because of his non-conformist beliefs.
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| Brass dial |
This all oak clock, c.1780 in very fine condition with nice honey colour; with flat top and long trunk.
The 12in brass dial is well made as is the typical designed Donisthorpe movement that is 30 hour running and rope winding.
This is a lovely clock by a very fine country maker.
Source: www.antiquesatlas.com
I have an almost identical clock, still running and keeping good time. Converted from rope to chain drive but still have the original parts.
ReplyDeleteI wish I had this clock. My 5x Great Grandfather made it.
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