A small late 18th century 30-hour Longcase Clock

Object Description

The rectangular brass engraved dial with 30 hour movement in original Gillows of Lancaster mahogany case.
The swan-neck hood with glazed door and columns above a trunk with shaped door flanked by fluted columns, on bracket feet

Object History

Emanuel Burton II (1732-1809) noted Kendal clockmaker
The Burton family worked from premises in Finkle Street
Son of Emanuel and father of Emanuel III, Jonathon and James, a Whitehaven watchmaker

Object Literature

Westmorland Clocks and Clockmakers by Brian Loomes

Object Condition

Working order

Object Details