Early Clocks
The famous diarist John Aubrey wrote about his visit to Seend in 1666: “I went to the smythe, George Newton, an ingeniose man, who from a blacksmith turned clockmaker to fiddlemaker “ and he assured me that he has melted of this oare in his forge, which the oare of the Forest of Deane &c. will not doe”.
George Newton
At Seend Village,
400-years-ago
Became the Blacksmith
Welcome to Early Clocks
A collectors website illustrating some historically interesting Antique Clocks and Sundials including Lantern Clocks, Longcase, Hook-and-Spike, Religious Versed Wigton Clocks and early Sundials dating from the early 17th century. All shown alongside stunning historic images.
I am looking to purchase a 16th century Gothic Clock and an early 17th century Lantern Clock. Please Contact Me if you have one for sale.
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Lee Borrett