DAVID GIBSON ANTIQUE GRANDFATHER CLOCKS
william thristle stogursey somerset grandfather clock rocking ship painted dial
William Thristle of Stogursey in Somerset
circa 1810
height 85 inches
Status: for sale please enquire
longSmall and elegant oak and mahogany case and a rare painted dial by COX of Taunton longcase clock by a member of the Thristle clockmaking dynasty with a rare Cox of Taunton painted dial with rocking ship automata to the arch
The Thristle family of clockmakers worked almost exclusively in a small corner of North Somerset for over 150 years. The family were the subject of an extensive research project by N & D Woodford and the results published in a magnificent book "The Thristle Clockmakers of Somerset 1765 - 1899"
It is highly recommended
All our grandfather clocks have been sympathetically restored to the highest standards by our small team of specialist craftsmen and skilled artisans.
They are offered for sale clearly priced, delivered and installed in your home with a full guarantee as to their authenticity and good working order.
