19" x 85"
Standing with timeless grace, this tallcase clock from Williton, England, echoes the rolling hills and pastoral beauty of North Somerset. Its elegantly restored, hand-painted dial is reminiscent of an early morning mist lifting over Exmoor, revealing the gentle contours of the land. The delicate brushstrokes and rich patina tell a story of craftsmanship and tradition, much like the centuries-old stone cottages that dot the countryside. Brass ball finials gleam atop its stately form, capturing the golden light of a Somerset sunset, while its precise mechanics tick away like the steady rhythm of waves along the nearby coast.
Intricate inlay and striking burl accents adorn the case, mirroring the natural patterns found in the ancient woodlands that frame the Quantock Hills. The swirls of the burl, deep and mysterious, evoke the winding paths that lead through sun-dappled glades, where history whispers through the trees. This clock is more than a timekeeper—it is a tribute to the land that shaped it, a piece of Somerset’s soul captured in wood and brass, standing as proudly in a home today as the region’s historic churches and manor houses have for centuries.
- Beautifully painted square dial
- Hour strike on bell
- Sub seconds
- Calendar
- Curly maple veneer
- Twist columns
- Made in England
- Circa 1820-30
- Signed J. Thristle, Williton a well-known clockmaker
Because of our full staff of expert clock restorers, we are able to provide a 1-year mechanical warranty on our antique clocks. They have been serviced and are ready to run in your home or office!
While these clocks are in excellent mechanical condition, there are marks of patina, wear, and age on the clock cabinets and dials commensurate with the age of the timepiece. We recommend coming to our store and seeing these pieces in person, so that you can experience them fully. If we are delivering the clock to you locally, you will find a lower price in our store.
