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Very early 18 century 8-days English tavern clock with rectangular shield dial, ca, 1725-1735
Abusively called: "Act of Parliament clock"
dial dimensions: 75 x 90 cm (29,5" x 35,4")
total height: 145 cm (57" = 4'9")
movement and case have been serviced, dial is in original unrestored condition.
In the collection of Howard Walwyn is an early tavern clock by Gabril Holland, Coventry that has a similar rectangular shield dial.
According Mr. Walwyn there are only 6 known tavern clocks with this rectangular shield dial.
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