This weeks’ Antique is a sought after, 18th Century 8-Day Longcase Clock by Celebrated Welsh Clockmaker, Thomas Hampson.
The Hampsons worked in Wrexham between 1719 and 1780.
Hampson clocks were particularly well made and the family is considered to be amongst the elite of Welsh clock makers.
In 1728, Thomas Hampson moved into the High Street of Wrexham where he worked in a building known as “The Clock”. By 1748 he had moved to Charles Street.
We particularly admire this early longcase clock for it’s simplistic yet elegant design. The smaller proportions of the mid 17th Century case add warmth and character; such as the wooden finial and intricately carved detail to the top of the hood. Because of the smaller proportions, this particular clock would fit perfectly into almost any home.
