Early Clocks
The famous diarist John Aubrey wrote about his visit to Seend in 1666: “I went to the smythe, George Newton, an ingeniose man, who from a blacksmith turned clockmaker to fiddlemaker and “ and he assured me that he has melted of this oare in his forge, which the oare of the Forest of Deane &c. will not doe”.
George Newton
At Seend Village,
400-years-ago
Became the Blacksmith
Welcome to Early Clocks
A collectors website illustrating some historically interesting Antique Clocks and Sundials including Lantern Clocks, Longcase, Hook-and-Spike, Religious Versed Wigton Clocks and early Sundials dating from the early 17th century. All shown alongside stunning historic images.
I am looking to purchase a late 16th century Gothic Clock and a early 17th century Lantern Clock to show on this website, so please Contact Me if you have a good original example for sale.
To enjoy the Gregorian monk background music, please click on the play and mute buttons below.
Lee Borrett