<rss version="2.0"><channel><title>P A Oxley Antique Clocks &amp; Barometers - longcase clock specialists.</title><link>http://www.british-antiqueclocks.com/stock/</link><description>View our extensive collections of Antique Clocks online or at our showrooms in Wiltshire.</description><item><title>Regulator longcase clock by John Stoddart of London</title><link>http://www.british-antiqueclocks.com/stock/john-stoddart-london/</link><description>A rare small regulator longcase clock.  &#13;
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The substantial 8 day duration movement with deadbeat escapement and Harrison maintaining power.  Also with jewelled pallets to the anchor escapement.  The wood rod pendulum with beat adjustment and a large brass bob with silvered brass rating nut and pointer.  The 12&amp;quot; round silvered brass dial with typical regulator dial layout and makers name and town engraved.  The small mahogany case with fine flame veneers to the trunk door along with canted corners.  The base also with flame veneers and applied moulding. The hood with canted corners, ebony inlaid detail to the corners and plain broken arch top.&#13;
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Note: John Stoddart is listed as working between 1839-1844.  He can also be found in the census records.  In the 1841 census he is working in 7 Lower Charles Street, Clerkenwell.  He is listed as married and has two children.</description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.british-antiqueclocks.com/stock/john-stoddart-london/</guid></item><item><title>Early 10" mahogany wheel barometer by Donegan of London</title><link>http://www.british-antiqueclocks.com/stock/anthony-donegan-ship-turnstile-holborn-london/</link><description>A rare and possibly unique 10&amp;quot; mahogany wheel barometer.&#13;
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The 10&amp;quot; silvered brass dial calibrated from 28&amp;quot; to 31&amp;quot; with usual weather indicators and elaborate engraving to the centre.  Also with very finely made hands.  The dial with concave glazed brass bezel.   The well engraved and silvered brass thermometer scale calibrated from 30&amp;ordm; to 90&amp;ordm; Fahrenheit and mounted in a removable box.  Also with adjustable and working hygrometer.  The level, with a well engraved basket of fruit.  The exceptional mahogany case with boxwood and ebony chequered inlay, oval inlays depicting English roses and further chequered inlay surrounding the main dial.   The swan neck top with ivory paterae and a central brass flambeau finial.&#13;
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Note: This barometer is signed on the inside door in Italian.  It reads... ‘Made by Pietro Del Vecchio in 1795, Lewes.  There are also service dates throughout the 19th century.  We believe that the barometer was made by Pietro Del Vecchio for the retailer, Anthony Donegan of London.&#13;
</description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.british-antiqueclocks.com/stock/anthony-donegan-ship-turnstile-holborn-london/</guid></item><item><title>Wheel barometer by Hancock of Yeovil</title><link>http://www.british-antiqueclocks.com/stock/w-hancock-yeovil/</link><description>A rare large sized mahogany wheel barometer.&#13;
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The 12&amp;quot; diameter silvered brass scale calibrated from 28&amp;quot; to 31&amp;quot; and engraved with weather indications.  The convex glass with brass cast bezel.  The silvered brass thermometer scale calibrated from 10&amp;ordm; to 120&amp;ordm; Fahrenheit. Also with hygrometer, level and mirror.  The mahogany case with well figured veneers and ebony edge inlay.  The swan neck top with central brass finial.</description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.british-antiqueclocks.com/stock/w-hancock-yeovil/</guid></item><item><title>Marquetry longcase clock by Farwell of London</title><link>http://www.british-antiqueclocks.com/stock/john-farwell-london/</link><description>An elegant and rare Marquetry and burr walnut longcase clock by this apprentice to Charles Gretton. &#13;
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The six pillar fully latched 8 day movement with anchor escapement and countwheel striking on each hour.  The 11&amp;quot; square brass dial with separate silvered brass chapter ring enclosing a matted centre showing both seconds, date and very finely made blued steel hands.  The makers name signed to the base of the dial below the number VI. The movement also with backboard fixing bracket as used by the famous maker Thomas Tompion.  The high quality case with well cut Arabesque and Strap marquetry.  Featuring foliage, flowers and inhabited with birds and insects to the trunk door.  The trunk door also with a brass lenticle with original glass and with panelled sides. The base with a single burr walnut veneered plinth but also with the unusual addition of bun feet and again with panelled sides.  The hood with original walnut barley twist pillars, gilt wood capitals and sound fret.  The caddy surmounted by three gilt ball finials, front and side sound frets and marquetry inlay to the convex moulding.  &#13;
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Note:  John Farwell was apprenticed to Isaac Nicholl in May 1686 but later transferred to Charles Gretton in 1693.  He was freed in 1697.  Both these makers are well known for their high quality and unusual movements.</description><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.british-antiqueclocks.com/stock/john-farwell-london/</guid></item><item><title>Lacquered antique grandfather clock by Thomas Harris - London</title><link>http://www.british-antiqueclocks.com/stock/thomas-harris-london/</link><description>An excellent George III green lacquer longcase clock.  &#13;
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The 8 day duration 5 pillar movement with anchor escapement and striking the hours on a bell.  The 12&amp;quot; arched brass dial with separate silvered brass chapter ring and showing seconds, date and strike/silent feature to the arch.  &#13;
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The dark green lacquered case with typical chinoiseries to both trunk door and base.  The hood with pagoda top surmounted with three brass finials. &#13;
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