Henry Buxton Long Case Clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1752
This long case clock is attributed to Henry Buxton, a maker who worked in Wolverhampton, England, between 1748 and 1775. The mahogany case features carved block and vase style turnings and is topped by a bonnet.
The clock face is painted with a white background, black Roman numerals, and figurative elements including four women located in the corners, a farmhouse, and a vase. A rotating ocean scene, purportedly painted on a segment of a saw blade, occupies the top of the dial. According to the provided description, the movement is marked on the back with the inscription "Buxton Wolverhampton Year 1752," while the dial bears the signature "Power Buxton."
The clock measures approximately 87 1/2 inches in height. It has not been tested for functional operation and exhibits signs of age-related wear, though no significant structural damage is reported.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- 1752
- Type
- Long case clock
- Maker
- Henry Buxton
- Condition
- Wear from age
- Dimensions
- 87 1/2 inches height
- Case Material
- Mahogany
- Place recorded
- England
- Dial Inscription
- Power Buxton
- Maker / attribution
- Henry Buxton
- Movement Inscription
- Buxton Wolverhampton Year 1752
Design
- Visible features
- • The clock face features a painted scene with four female figures • The case includes turned decorative elements on the side pillars • The bonnet top houses a rotating dial component • The dial displays Roman numerals for the hour track
- Movement and Attribution
- The clock is attributed to Henry Buxton of Wolverhampton, who is noted as active in that location from 1748 until 1775. The movement itself carries a specific marking on the back, which confirms the location and the year of manufacture. The identification relies on the inscription found on the movement, which links the object to the specified maker and year.
- Dial and Rotating Ornament
- The clock face is a painted surface featuring a white background with black Roman numerals. The artistic decoration includes four women situated in the corners, a farmhouse on the top right, and a vase on the top left. The top portion of the dial contains a rotating ocean scene. The auction description notes an observation regarding the construction of the rotating element, stating that it appears to have been painted on a salvaged piece of a saw blade. The dial itself bears the name "Power Buxton," which differs from the maker's name "Henry Buxton" noted in the movement inscription.
- Case Construction and Exterior
- The clock is housed in a mahogany case characterized by decorative turnings. The sides of the case incorporate carved block and vase style elements, providing ornamental detail to the upright structure. The top of the case features a bonnet-style design, a common architectural choice for clocks of this configuration. The exterior appearance shows traces of age and long-term use. The dimensions are recorded as 9 9/16 inches in length, 23 1/16 inches in width, and 87 1/2 inches in height.
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: The exact identity of the signature "Power Buxton" versus "Henry Buxton" is not resolved by the provided text
- Research required: The description speculates that the moon-phase disk is fashioned from a repurposed saw blade