Overton Clocks of Chesterfield

Description

This rare flame mahogany and boxwood inlay bracket clock was made by the famous Exeter and London clockmaking family of Upjohn. W.J Upjohn had premises in 11 St John’s Square, London and only worked from 1815-1820. This Lancet shaped case has very unusual and rare gilt fretwork panels to the arch making a very pleasant change from the usual. Upjohn clearly had the same eye for quality the family was famous for, displaying fire gilt lion head handles and fretwork panels. The fine boxwood inlay is exquisite and is finished with ebonised triple rod corner columns finished with gilt capitals to the top and bottom. The very well made five knopped pillar movement features fine wheel work, levers and beautifully shaped crutch that embraces the long pendulum. The clock has the desired “silence” lever behind the cast bezel to stop any noise when needed. The movement is finished with a well engraved cartouche with W.J Upjohn London within. The clock is well proportioned being 19” (48cm) high and 11” (28cm) wide, not too tall as some lancet clocks can be. Being able to date the clock to within five years 1815-20 makes this George III clock a good example of this period.
With over twenty years experience in restoring and conserving clocks and working on some of the finest and complicated clocks for a select group of the best antique clock dealers in the country.
As well as this, Overton Clocks has now decided to offer our customers the opportunity to purchase fine antique clocks that have been personally selected for their unique or special features. Each clock has been expertly restored to the highest of standards by myself. Overton clocks ensures peace of mind in your investment, by personally offering three years warranty on all of our timepieces.
I am a master clockmaker, a Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers and a member of the British watch and clockmakers guild. Overton Clocks is a traditional clock shop based in the heart of Chesterfield on two floors hosting a showroom and in-house fully equipped workshop.
For case studies and examples of our work, please see our website (overtonclock.co.uk) or find us on Facebook ( overtonclocks) for regular updates