Overton Clocks of Chesterfield

Description

A George I thirty-hour oak longcase clock, circa 1730
Thomas Cox, Cromhall, Gloucestershire
The square hood with brass ball-finial surmounted pagoda top and blind-fret cornice, the trunk with line-inlaid door, on a rectangular base with cut-away plinth, the eleven-inch square signed brass dial with Roman and Arabic silver chapter ring and matted centre, the movement with anchor escapement and outside countwheel strike, 228cm high

Thomas Cox, Gloucester died on 18th December 1740 aged 42 and his will was proved on 5th January 1740/41.
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.
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