Domestic Regulator Longcase Clock by John Barwise
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1800
This antique longcase clock is identified as a domestic regulator clock with an eight-day movement, attributed to the London-based clockmaker John Barwise, circa 1800.
The case is constructed from mahogany and features flame veneers on the trunk, a shallow arched hood, and reeded chamfered corners flanking the hood door. It stands on a shaped plinth base. The regulator-style dial includes a separate hour indicator, an outer minute track, and a subsidiary seconds dial, signed «Jn Barwise LONDON». Technical components include a high-quality movement equipped with a dead-beat escapement and a maintaining power mechanism, intended to ensure continuous operation during winding.
While the source describes the aesthetic and technical attributes of the object, it does not provide details regarding the current state of preservation, specific provenance, or the precise physical dimensions of the timepiece.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- circa 1800
- Type
- Longcase clock
- Maker
- John Barwise
- Signature
- Jn Barwise LONDON
- Escapement
- Dead-beat
- Case material
- Mahogany
- Place recorded
- United Kingdom
- Movement duration
- 8-day
- Movement features
- Maintaining power
- Maker / attribution
- John Barwise
Design
- Visible features
- • Dial signed "Jn Barwise LONDON" • Flame veneer mahogany case • Shaped plinth base • Movement features cord-driven barrel with maintaining power
- Case Construction
- The clock is housed in a mahogany case decorated with flame veneers on the trunk. The design utilizes a shallow arched hood to cover the dial, which is flanked by reeded chamfered corners. The ensemble is supported by a shaped plinth base. The overall aesthetic is defined by the wood grain and the architectural proportions of the hood and base.
- Reported Condition
- The source does not provide specific data regarding the operational health or recent service history of the movement. Collectors are advised to verify the functional integrity of the escapement, pendulum, and weights. There is also a recommendation to examine the internal components for integrity and to confirm the originality of the external hardware, including locks and surface finishes.
- Dial and Timekeeping
- The dial layout follows the regulator standard, featuring a separate hour indicator, an outer minute ring, and a subsidiary seconds hand. The dial is signed "Jn Barwise LONDON," identifying the work of the London-based clockmaker. Technically, the clock is specified as an eight-day regulator. The movement incorporates a dead-beat escapement and a maintaining power system, which allows the clock to continue functioning while being wound.
Identification
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Condition of movement components and escapement is unverified
- Research required: Authenticity of internal parts, surface finishes, and original locks requires direct inspection