John Clark of Mark Lane, London
John Clark is a listed London clockmaker who made quality clocks. This particular clock probably dates from 1760-80.
The heavy movement is in good condition and keeps good time.
The clock face is in the period “bark” design, and features seconds and date dials as well as a strike/silent dial.
It is housed in a mahogany hood which has a pagoda top with two brass finials and a pierced cartouche sound grill. The hood is flanked by reeded columns with brass stringing and brass capitals, and has glazed windows to the sides.
The case - which has had some restoration - is made from well figured flame mahogany. It has brass strung reeded columns with brass capitals to match the hood. It has a moulded arched door with key.
H = 91” (231cm) W = 20” (approx 50cm)
According to the antiquarian John Stow, writing at the end of the 16th century, the name of the lane is derived from a former cattle market or "mart" once held there.
In the nineteenth century 'Mark Lane' was a metonym for London's corn and grain markets.[3] The first Corn Exchange opened on Mark Lane in 1747.
John Clark of Mark Lane, London
John Clark is a listed London clockmaker who made quality clocks. This particular clock probably dates from 1760-80.
The heavy movement is in good condition and keeps good time.
The clock face is in the period “bark” design, and features seconds and date dials as well as a strike/silent dial.
It is housed in a mahogany hood which has a pagoda top with two brass finials and a pierced cartouche sound grill. The hood is flanked by reeded columns with brass stringing and brass capitals, and has glazed windows to the sides.
The case - which has had some restoration - is made from well figured flame mahogany. It has brass strung reeded columns with brass capitals to match the hood. It has a moulded arched door with key.
H = 91” (231cm) W = 20” (approx 50cm)
According to the antiquarian John Stow, writing at the end of the 16th century, the name of the lane is derived from a former cattle market or "mart" once held there.
In the nineteenth century 'Mark Lane' was a metonym for London's corn and grain markets.[3] The first Corn Exchange opened on Mark Lane in 1747.