John Fry, Melksham
A small, slim well–proportioned antique longcase clock by John Fry of Melksham. Fry was born on July 18th 1701, apprenticed in London in about 1715, and married in 1726. He was the father of Joseph Storr Fry, the founder of J S Fry the chocolate manufacturer. Fry, a Quaker all his life, died in 1775.
This clock dates from the later part of his life. The 11.5 inch brass dial is decorated with “string of pearls “ spandrels and features a seconds dial and calendar feature. The silvered dial centre is finely engraved, and bears the name “John Fry, Melksham”. The brass eight-day movement strikes the hours on a bell. The slender oak case features a starburst inlay, and the hood has a dentil moulding, with integral columns to the door.
Height: just under 6' 5"
Price £4750 Now Sold
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