Object Description
An early Watkin Owen of Llanrwst longcase clock in an oak case with architectural pediment, dated c. 1777.
A superb quality piece, it has those features you would expect of Watkin Owen
– the 5 pillar 8-day movement with thick plates and finely cut wheels.
– a well-engraved substantially made 12-inch brass dial with bold numerals, subsidiary seconds and a circular date aperture, with finely cast brass spandrels to the corners.
The solid oak case features a hood with architectural pediment over a blind-fret frieze. The trunk has a shaped door flanked by quarter cut reeded columns. Although most had centre finials, this clock pediment has never been drilled, and was therefore intended to do without.