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Exceptional longcase clock by Hewitt of London
An exceptionally rare burr walnut longcase clock by Alexander Hewitt
Featuring a Month duration movement, six fully latched pillars, seconds and date.
The cabinetwork, dial and movement all display a huge influence towards one of the most famous Clockmakers of all time, Thomas Tompion.
Alexander Hewitt was apprenticed to Benjamin Bell in 1685. This accomplished horologist and toolmaker had close associations with both Thomas Tompion and Robert Hooke.
Its entirely possible that this case did originate from the Tompion workshops and that Mr Tompion saw a talent in Mr Hewitt, perhaps he was unofficially his apprentice for a period of time? The movement certainly displays many Tompion features, as does the dial.
The month duration movement strikes the hours on a very unusual internal rack striking mechanism. The whole movement is of substantial quality with 6 latched pillars and latches to the dial. It also retains its original brass bound month duration weights which are thing of beauty in themselves.
The dial is typical of the period with a separate silvered brass chapter ring, brass spandrels to the corners and seconds and date to the centre. The makers name Alexander Hewitt, London is engraved to the centre on an elaborate cartouche. The matting to the centre is of exceptional quality and craftsmanship and with the lack of ringed winding holes, this also points towards an influence from Tompion. The exquisite blued steel hands have been executed in the finest manner.
The style and high quality workmanship within the cabinetwork is exceptional. The burr walnut veneers have been specifically selected for each individual panel and. The trunk door is indeed one entire piece of burr veneer and not bookmatched.
The unusual stepped plinth to the base is very similar in design to several of the Tompion longcase antique clocks that were made for the Royal Family in the late 17th century. As displayed here, many of these Royal clocks also featured gilt wooden corbels below the hood. An extremely rare feature which is only seen or used on the highest quality longcase clocks of the period.
The hood again displays many Tompion characteristics such as the walnut veneered pillars, the large gilded Doric capitals and sound frets to each side.
A rare survivor from the Golden Age of English Clockmaking.
Note: This antique clock has some rather interesting historical provenance. Please contact us for further information. P A Oxley Antique Clocks & Barometers have been established since 1971 and are Members of LAPADA & CINOA. We specialise in sympathetically restored antique longcase clocks, bracket clocks, wall clocks, barometers & vintage watches. All are guaranteed for 12 months.
Our full stock is available to view on our website with extensive images. You can also listen to each clock and watch videos of particular clocks in action. Our large showrooms are open by appointment where they are beautifully displayed in an Old Coach House next to The Old Rectory
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The Old Rectory, Main Road
Cherhill, Nr Calne
Wiltshire
SN11 8UX
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Featuring a Month duration movement, six fully latched pillars, seconds and date.
The cabinetwork, dial and movement all display a huge influence towards one of the most famous Clockmakers of all time, Thomas Tompion.
Alexander Hewitt was apprenticed to Benjamin Bell in 1685. This accomplished horologist and toolmaker had close associations with both Thomas Tompion and Robert Hooke.
Its entirely possible that this case did originate from the Tompion workshops and that Mr Tompion saw a talent in Mr Hewitt, perhaps he was unofficially his apprentice for a period of time? The movement certainly displays many Tompion features, as does the dial.
The month duration movement strikes the hours on a very unusual internal rack striking mechanism. The whole movement is of substantial quality with 6 latched pillars and latches to the dial. It also retains its original brass bound month duration weights which are thing of beauty in themselves.
The dial is typical of the period with a separate silvered brass chapter ring, brass spandrels to the corners and seconds and date to the centre. The makers name Alexander Hewitt, London is engraved to the centre on an elaborate cartouche. The matting to the centre is of exceptional quality and craftsmanship and with the lack of ringed winding holes, this also points towards an influence from Tompion. The exquisite blued steel hands have been executed in the finest manner.
The style and high quality workmanship within the cabinetwork is exceptional. The burr walnut veneers have been specifically selected for each individual panel and. The trunk door is indeed one entire piece of burr veneer and not bookmatched.
The unusual stepped plinth to the base is very similar in design to several of the Tompion longcase antique clocks that were made for the Royal Family in the late 17th century. As displayed here, many of these Royal clocks also featured gilt wooden corbels below the hood. An extremely rare feature which is only seen or used on the highest quality longcase clocks of the period.
The hood again displays many Tompion characteristics such as the walnut veneered pillars, the large gilded Doric capitals and sound frets to each side.
A rare survivor from the Golden Age of English Clockmaking.
Note: This antique clock has some rather interesting historical provenance. Please contact us for further information. P A Oxley Antique Clocks & Barometers have been established since 1971 and are Members of LAPADA & CINOA. We specialise in sympathetically restored antique longcase clocks, bracket clocks, wall clocks, barometers & vintage watches. All are guaranteed for 12 months.
Our full stock is available to view on our website with extensive images. You can also listen to each clock and watch videos of particular clocks in action. Our large showrooms are open by appointment where they are beautifully displayed in an Old Coach House next to The Old Rectory
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 1/MAY/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.
Date 1710
Queen Anne Antiques Material Burr Walnut
Origin English
Item code as211a139
Status Sold
£38500.00 
$48094.20 
€45018.05 
$
€
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Always confirm final price with dealer.
View all stock from
P.A.Oxley Antique Clocks
The Old Rectory, Main RoadCherhill, Nr Calne
Wiltshire
SN11 8UX
Tel : 01249 816227
Non UK callers : +44 1249 816227
Get directions to P.A.Oxley Antique Clocks
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