Mahogany Longcase Clock by Jn° Hindley, Swinton
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1830
This longcase clock is constructed within a mahogany case featuring satinwood stringing and sections of flame mahogany veneer. Standing at 214 cm tall, the clock incorporates a lockable case and a square hood topped with a swan neck pediment.
The movement is an 8-day, bell-striking mechanism regulated by an anchor escapement. The painted dial displays a white ground decorated with floral motifs and birds, featuring Roman numerals, a subsidiary seconds dial, and a calendar aperture. The maker is identified by the inscription "Jn° Hindley Swinton" on the dial face. According to the source, the clock is in working order and exhibits an aged patina throughout the woodwork.
The clock measures 214 cm in height, 52 cm in width, and 24 cm in depth, and is attributed to a circa 1830 manufacture date.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- circa 1830
- Type
- Longcase clock
- Location
- Swinton
- Movement
- 8-Day
- Dimensions
- 214cm x 52cm x 24cm
- Escapement
- Anchor escapement
- Case Material
- Mahogany and satinwood
- Place recorded
- England
- Maker / attribution
- Jn° Hindley
Design
- Visible features
- • The dial features ornate hands and a secondary seconds indicator • The trunk door features a central panel with flame mahogany veneer • The dial has painted floral and avian corner decorations • The hood has a glazed door and a swan-neck top section
- Dial and Indication
- The dial is a painted surface featuring floral and bird ornamentation in the corners, surrounding a chapter ring of Roman numerals. Central to the dial are two ornamental hands, accompanied by a subsidiary seconds dial and a calendar display positioned near the center. The dial bears the signature "Jn° Hindley" followed by the location "Swinton" painted directly onto the white surface.
- Movement and Mechanism
- The clock utilizes an 8-day movement, which requires periodic winding to maintain operation. It features an anchor escapement for regulation and is designed to strike the hour on an internal bell. The auction description confirms that the mechanism is currently in working order. The functional components are concealed within the trunk, protected by the lockable mahogany door.
- Case Construction and Aesthetics
- The exterior surfaces display flame mahogany veneers on the trunk and base panels, contributing to the visual texture of the housing. The case is equipped with a lockable door for security and access to the interior. The upper portion of the clock is defined by a square hood, which is crowned by a swan neck pediment. This architectural feature sits atop the clock, framing the dial. The overall finish is reported to have an aged patina, consistent with its indicated age.
Identification
- Serial number
- 2288
- 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 provenance and full history of the clock movement are not documented
- Research required: The extent of later restorations or repairs to the dial paintwork is not specified