JOHN LAWSON of KEIGHLY c. 1750
This is a lovely brass-faced 8-day clock housed in a medium oak case.
The face has three false winding holes, Arabic and Roman numerals, and a working date wheel.
The movement has been cleaned and keeps very good time. It rings to a bell on the hour.
The hood has a “broken” swan neck pediment with brass finial, and is supported on brass-capped wooden pillars.
The trunk has a full-length door with a brass escutcheon and a working lock and key.
John Lawson, a skilled clockmaker and watchmaker, was part of the Lawson family based in Keighley, Yorkshire.
The family’s clockmaking legacy spanned several generations:
Samuel Lawson (born 1721)
Thomas Lawson (II) (born 1715 and worked until around 1795)
William Lawson (born 1716, passed away in 1822)
John Lawson was active in Keighley between 1742 and 1752.
The Lawsons contributed significantly to the world of horology, creating various timepieces, including long-case clocks, thirty-hour clocks, and weight-driven clocks. Their craftsmanship left a lasting mark on the field, and their legacy continues to be appreciated by clock enthusiasts and collectors.
H = 89” W = 16.75” D = 9.25”
JOHN LAWSON of KEIGHLY c. 1750
This is a lovely brass-faced 8-day clock housed in a medium oak case.
The face has three false winding holes, Arabic and Roman numerals, and a working date wheel.
The movement has been cleaned and keeps very good time. It rings to a bell on the hour.
The hood has a “broken” swan neck pediment with brass finial, and is supported on brass-capped wooden pillars.
The trunk has a full-length door with a brass escutcheon and a working lock and key.
John Lawson, a skilled clockmaker and watchmaker, was part of the Lawson family based in Keighley, Yorkshire.
The family’s clockmaking legacy spanned several generations:
Samuel Lawson (born 1721)
Thomas Lawson (II) (born 1715 and worked until around 1795)
William Lawson (born 1716, passed away in 1822)
John Lawson was active in Keighley between 1742 and 1752.
The Lawsons contributed significantly to the world of horology, creating various timepieces, including long-case clocks, thirty-hour clocks, and weight-driven clocks. Their craftsmanship left a lasting mark on the field, and their legacy continues to be appreciated by clock enthusiasts and collectors.
H = 89” W = 16.75” D = 9.25”