Eight-day longcase clock by Justin Vulliamy

Eight-day longcase clock by Justin Vulliamy

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Longcase clock by Justin Vulliamy, London, c.1750.

Oak case veneered in walnut. 12 inch brass dial, with matted centre, applied silvered chapter-ring, subsidiary seconds dial, and date aperture. Signed ‘Justin Vulliamy, London’ on applied plaque. The movement has an anchor escapement and rack striking. Eight day duration.

Justin Vulliamy was born in Switzerland and came to London via Paris in 1730. He became partner of the Royal Clockmaker Benjamin Gray in 1743 and married his daughter. Clockmakers' Museum No. 737

Details

Category:
Clockmakers
Collection:
The Worshipful Company of Clockmakers
Object Number:
L2015-3611
Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy), steel (metal), oak (wood), walnut (wood) and glass
type:
longcase clock
credit:
Lent by the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers