Whitehurst of Derby Hooded Wall Clock c.1765

Good quality and rare, small sized, 30 hour oak hooded alarm wall clock, by the eminent maker John Whitehurst (1) of Derby. An excellent and rare example in good original condition with the movement professionally restored. The small sized arched top oak case with opening glazed and moulded door, flanked by reeded columns. In excellent original condition with a good colour and patination. The 9" circular silvered and engraved brass dial with bold Roman numerals chapter ring and an inner minute circle divided into fifteen minute intervals, with engraved and numbered central revolving alarm set disc, signed to the main dial Whitehurst Derby. The fine quality and original fully restored movement of 30 hour duration united by four knopped pillars, with the alarm feature striking on a single bell. All of our clock movements are restored by our horologist who works exclusively for us. Our horologist is a Fellow of the British Horological Institute (FBHI), having 35 years of full time professional engagement in the repair & restoration of clocks, watches, music boxes & barometers. He was the recipient of the 1977 Worshipful Company of Clockmakers Bronze Medal. Single blued steel hand. The original lead weights, the largest for the driving the clock and the two smaller weight for the alarm. The original brass faced pendulum bob. All of our clock movements are restored by our horologist who works exclusively for us. Please contact us for further details and delivery information.