William Cox, Devizes
William Cox, Devizes
This clock dates to the early 1790's and is of characteristic style and proportions.
The case is of a light coloured solid mahogany with canted and reed columns to the trunk. The integrated hood columns have gilt caps and the hood has side windows. The 12" dial is by Wilson and has a moon phase and calendar feature and has typical corners with painted flowers.
The overall height to central finial top is 94".
For the fascinating history of William Cox, clockmaker in the run-up to becoming an Australian national hero please follow the link: https://www.wiltshireclocks.co.uk/about/press
Price £5450