P.A.Oxley Antique Clocks and Barometers

Description

A small oak longcase clock from the County of Somerset.

The 8 day duration movement with a recoil anchor escapement and striking the hours on a bell. The square painted 12" dial with Ronan numerals and signed by the maker, Robert Summerhayes, Ilminster to the centre. Also with matching brass stamped hands and a date aperture above the number VI. The corners painted with flowers and foliage.

The small oak case of typical Somerset style with a long trunk door, a plain base and standing on small bracket feet. The case also with mahogany crossbanding throughout. The hood displaying turned pillars and fitted with brass Doric capitals and a swan neck top with brass paterea and a central brass eagle finial.

A good example of Somerset Clockmaking by these well known makers.
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