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Rare John Martin 8-Day Longcase Clock, 1853.
We present for consideration, this rare and fabulous 8-day longcase clock of slim proportions (only 6’ 1” tall), by John Martin, who in 1853, was the oldest surviving member of the well-documented Martin brothers of Coventry. Born 1815, in Brinklow, Warwickshire, John was living and working at Bond Street, Coventry in the early 1850’s, where this antique clock would have been made and his journey from pauper to wealthy gentleman is truly inspiring!
John’s parents George and Sarah Martin, lived in Brinklow, marrying at the village church in 1807. George was a bricklayer and Sarah, a seamstress, so they lived in abject poverty, with no obvious or previous history of horology in their family bloodlines. The two had the normal large family for the time, comprising 5 x sons and 4 x daughters. Thomas (their eldest son, born 1811) only survived 8 years before tragically drowning in Coventry Canal, yet their other sons John, George (born 1819), David (born 1824), and Joseph (born 1827), all became well-established and affluent master watch and clockmakers in the region.
In 1824 George became ill from the malady that eventually led to his death in 1827, (in fact, six months before Joseph was born!) The ‘Poor Law Register’ vividly reveals the family’s condition at the time, stating that George was a “pauper” and “ill”. As such, some of the Parish Overseers tried to get George and his family removed from Brinklow through the law courts and placed back into the village of Withybrook, Warwickshire, (the place of Georges upbringing). This, to relieve Brinklow of the financial burden associated with providing for the large Martin family. However, much to the frustration and annoyance of the Overseers, the magistrates of the day overruled them, and the Martin family remained under the responsibility of Brinklow.
However, despite their earlier attempts at removal, one of the more forward thinking and well-to-do Overseers in the village, decided that the four young and literate Martin boys may well prosper in the booming watchmaking trade of Coventry at the time. Therefore, in November 1827, the said Overseer paid to have the boys taken by horse and cart to the ‘Spoon End’, district of the city, where many watchmakers lived and worked. He also paid Mr Thomas Brooks, (a qualified watchmaker), to take John, (then aged 14), as Apprentice in 1829, his mother Sarah, signing the Indentures. (Brother George was then apprenticed in 1833, David in 1836 and Joseph in 1844). All four boys going on to be highly successful horologists.
Sadly, Joseph passed away c1852, yet the 1861 census records indicate that John, George, and David, had greatly improved their social and financial status and were now all living in the new and respectable Coventry area of ‘Craven Street’. Such was the wealth of the surviving brothers, that they were able to invest heavily in pubs and commercial property in the city during the 1860’s/1870’s and had become respected city businessmen by the time of their deaths. John eventually passing away in early 1876, aged 61. Please contact us for further information.
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John’s parents George and Sarah Martin, lived in Brinklow, marrying at the village church in 1807. George was a bricklayer and Sarah, a seamstress, so they lived in abject poverty, with no obvious or previous history of horology in their family bloodlines. The two had the normal large family for the time, comprising 5 x sons and 4 x daughters. Thomas (their eldest son, born 1811) only survived 8 years before tragically drowning in Coventry Canal, yet their other sons John, George (born 1819), David (born 1824), and Joseph (born 1827), all became well-established and affluent master watch and clockmakers in the region.
In 1824 George became ill from the malady that eventually led to his death in 1827, (in fact, six months before Joseph was born!) The ‘Poor Law Register’ vividly reveals the family’s condition at the time, stating that George was a “pauper” and “ill”. As such, some of the Parish Overseers tried to get George and his family removed from Brinklow through the law courts and placed back into the village of Withybrook, Warwickshire, (the place of Georges upbringing). This, to relieve Brinklow of the financial burden associated with providing for the large Martin family. However, much to the frustration and annoyance of the Overseers, the magistrates of the day overruled them, and the Martin family remained under the responsibility of Brinklow.
However, despite their earlier attempts at removal, one of the more forward thinking and well-to-do Overseers in the village, decided that the four young and literate Martin boys may well prosper in the booming watchmaking trade of Coventry at the time. Therefore, in November 1827, the said Overseer paid to have the boys taken by horse and cart to the ‘Spoon End’, district of the city, where many watchmakers lived and worked. He also paid Mr Thomas Brooks, (a qualified watchmaker), to take John, (then aged 14), as Apprentice in 1829, his mother Sarah, signing the Indentures. (Brother George was then apprenticed in 1833, David in 1836 and Joseph in 1844). All four boys going on to be highly successful horologists.
Sadly, Joseph passed away c1852, yet the 1861 census records indicate that John, George, and David, had greatly improved their social and financial status and were now all living in the new and respectable Coventry area of ‘Craven Street’. Such was the wealth of the surviving brothers, that they were able to invest heavily in pubs and commercial property in the city during the 1860’s/1870’s and had become respected city businessmen by the time of their deaths. John eventually passing away in early 1876, aged 61. Please contact us for further information.
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DimensionsHeight: 188cm
Width: 49cm
Depth: 27cm
Category Antique Clocks
Date Circa 1853
Mid 19th Century Antiques Material Oak
Origin English
Condition Professionally restored, serviced, and guaranteed for 12-months.
Item code as1070a091 / AC/439
Status Sold
£1600.00 
$1957.60 
€1900.32 
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Most of the quoted prices for our clocks and watches include free packing and shipping to anywhere within mainland Britain.
If outside of mainland Britain, we offer highly competitive quotes for same.
Please contact us for further advice.
Payment - We Accept
- Debit / Credit Cards.
- BACS Transfer. (Our bank details are on our invoices).
- PayPal.
A Note for Overseas Buyers
We operate under the “DDU” (Delivered Duty Unpaid) system, an international trade term meaning that our overseas buyers are responsible for covering their own, if any, national customs duties, import clearance and/or taxes, in their chosen country of import.
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Every asset carefully packed and dispatched by our people, leaves the warehouses in pristine condition.
However, on the very rare occasion that items may need to be returned to us, further details can be obtained by contacting us via email or telephone.
Every asset carefully packed and dispatched by our people, leaves the warehouses in pristine condition.
However, on the very rare occasion that items may need to be returned to us, further details can be obtained by contacting us via email or telephone.
View all stock from
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By appointment3a Chapel Lane
Barnacle
Warwickshire
CV7 9LF
Tel : 07947 495942
Non UK callers : +44 7947 495942
Get directions to Time To Admire
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