John Bushman Quarter-striking Longcase Clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
c. 1725
This antique longcase clock, dating to circa 1725, is reported by the auction source as originating in London and signed on the maker's boss 'John Bushman/London'.
The burl walnut veneered flat-top case measures 92 1/2 inches in height and features sound frets above the 13-inch brass composite dial. The dial displays a silvered Roman numeral chapter ring, seconds bit, recessed date dial, and an arch-mounted strike/silent subsidiary dial with cast spandrels. The movement is documented as an eight-day mechanism with six-ringed pillars, recoil escapement, rack-and-snail striking, and a six-bell quarter-strike stand.
Evidence at a glance
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- Catalogue references
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Longcase clock
- Movement
- Eight-day six-ringed, pillar movement
- Dial Size
- 13-in.
- Case Height
- 92 1/2 in.
- Strike Train
- Six-bell quarter-strike stand
- Place recorded
- United Kingdom
- Maker / attribution
- John Bushman
- Maker's Boss Inscription
- John Bushman/London
Design
- Visible features
- • Full-length upright burl walnut longcase clock with arched hood and rectangular waist door • Arched brass composite dial featuring corner spandrels and an upper subsidiary dial • Visible banded figuring on the waist door and base
- Dating and Source Limitations
- The listing catalogs the clock with an origin of London and an approximate date of circa 1725. The source provides no movement photos or historical provenance documentation to independently verify these catalog claims. The auction house specifically notes that the absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is free from imperfections, wear, or aging, and states that condition opinions are not statements of fact.
- Dial Composition and Indications
- The clock is fitted with an arched 13-inch brass composite dial. The maker's inscription is reported on the boss as 'John Bushman/London', complemented by cast brass spandrels and a strike/silent subsidiary dial situated in the arch. The time display features a silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals and half- and quarter-hour markings. At the dial center, which the catalog states is matted, are a seconds bit and a recessed date dial.
- Case Construction and Exterior Ornament
- The clock is an upright longcase clock measuring 92 1/2 inches in height. According to the auction catalogue, it has a burl walnut veneered flat-top case featuring sound frets positioned above the dial. The rectangular waist door corresponds with the visual observation of an upright trunk, resting on a two-stage base molding. Exterior decorative detailing reported by the source includes banded and herringbone inlays on the rectangular waist door, with matching treatment described on the case sides and base. Direct observation confirms visible banded figuring on the waist door and base.
- Reported Movement and Striking Mechanism
- Because internal mechanical components are not visible in the provided photograph, all technical details are drawn from the catalog description. The clock is reported to house an eight-day movement with six ringed pillars. Striking and timekeeping features are cataloged as a recoil escapement and rack-and-snail striking. The chime mechanism is described as a six-bell quarter-strike stand mounted above a pin barrel.
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: Internal movement, bells, pendulum, and weights are not visible in the photograph
- Research required: Technical movement attributes and date of circa 1725 rely on auction catalog description