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John Wise, a late 17th century walnut longcase clock, the 9.5inch brass dial with winged cherub spandrels, date aperture, signed below VI, silvered chapter ring with Arabic 5 minutes and half hour markers, fully latched month movement with 5 baluster pillars, outside countwheel striking, bolt and shutter maintaining power, pendulum bob hooked to rod, brass cased weights, the case (possibly associated) with rising hood, trunk with crossbanded sides, plain rectangular door, on a plinth base 201cm (78in) Provenance: Private collection, Cambridge. Other Notes: John Wise senior recorded as a freeman in 1646, apparently living in Warwick 1653-68, then in London thereafter. One of his apprentices (a son) was also called John, a freeman from 1679. He was dead by April 1693. Longcase clocks are difficult to distinguish between father and son. recent support limb fitted to top of backboard for supporting raised hood. ConditionApparently not month going.  Going train winding on left side barrel anti clockwise. Recent support limb fitted to top of backboard for supporting raised hood.  Please see extra photos.  Case may be later  (poss 19th century); it has had restorations amd repolishing. Currently running.  Private owner downsizing.

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