Benjamin Booth of Pontefract - 8-day oak longcase clock c1790. with a stepped broken arched pediment, deep cornice with dog tooth moulding and two brass finials, break arch hood door with flanking reeded pilasters and gesso capitals, trunk with canted corners and a long break arch topped door, on a rectangular plinth with applied skirting, brass dial with rocking ship automata and makers name to to the arch, with bordered cast spandrels and an silvered engraved dial centre, chapter with Roman numerals and five minute Arabic's, matching steel hands , calendar and seconds dials, movement pinned to a rack striking movement with a recoil anchor escapement. With weights, pendulum and key.
Benjamin Booth is recorded as being apprenticed to John Booth of Huddersfield in 1760 and working in Pontefract c1766 until his death in 1806.
Benjamin Booth of Pontefract - 8-day oak longcase clock c1790. with a stepped broken arched pediment, deep cornice with dog tooth moulding and two brass finials, break arch hood door with flanking reeded pilasters and gesso capitals, trunk with canted corners and a long break arch topped door, on a rectangular plinth with applied skirting, brass dial with rocking ship automata and makers name to to the arch, with bordered cast spandrels and an silvered engraved dial centre, chapter with Roman numerals and five minute Arabic's, matching steel hands , calendar and seconds dials, movement pinned to a rack striking movement with a recoil anchor escapement. With weights, pendulum and key.
Benjamin Booth is recorded as being apprenticed to John Booth of Huddersfield in 1760 and working in Pontefract c1766 until his death in 1806.
Benjamin Booth of Pontefract - 8-day oak longcase clock c1790. with a stepped broken arched pediment, deep cornice with dog tooth moulding and two brass finials, break arch hood door with flanking reeded pilasters and gesso capitals, trunk with canted corners and a long break arch topped door, on a rectangular plinth with applied skirting, brass dial with rocking ship automata and makers name to to the arch, with bordered cast spandrels and an silvered engraved dial centre, chapter with Roman numerals and five minute Arabic's, matching steel hands , calendar and seconds dials, movement pinned to a rack striking movement with a recoil anchor escapement. With weights, pendulum and key.
Benjamin Booth is recorded as being apprenticed to John Booth of Huddersfield in 1760 and working in Pontefract c1766 until his death in 1806.
Benjamin Booth of Pontefract - 8-day oak longcase clock c1790. with a stepped broken arched pediment, deep cornice with dog tooth moulding and two brass finials, break arch hood door with flanking reeded pilasters and gesso capitals, trunk with canted corners and a long break arch topped door, on a rectangular plinth with applied skirting, brass dial with rocking ship automata and makers name to to the arch, with bordered cast spandrels and an silvered engraved dial centre, chapter with Roman numerals and five minute Arabic's, matching steel hands , calendar and seconds dials, movement pinned to a rack striking movement with a recoil anchor escapement. With weights, pendulum and key.
Benjamin Booth is recorded as being apprenticed to John Booth of Huddersfield in 1760 and working in Pontefract c1766 until his death in 1806.
Benjamin Booth of Pontefract - 8-day oak longcase clock c1790. with a stepped broken arched pediment, deep cornice with dog tooth moulding and two brass finials, break arch hood door with flanking reeded pilasters and gesso capitals, trunk with canted corners and a long break arch topped door, on a rectangular plinth with applied skirting, brass dial with rocking ship automata and makers name to to the arch, with bordered cast spandrels and an silvered engraved dial centre, chapter with Roman numerals and five minute Arabic's, matching steel hands , calendar and seconds dials, movement pinned to a rack striking movement with a recoil anchor escapement. With weights, pendulum and key.
Benjamin Booth is recorded as being apprenticed to John Booth of Huddersfield in 1760 and working in Pontefract c1766 until his death in 1806.
Benjamin Booth of Pontefract - 8-day oak longcase clock c1790. with a stepped broken arched pediment, deep cornice with dog tooth moulding and two brass finials, break arch hood door with flanking reeded pilasters and gesso capitals, trunk with canted corners and a long break arch topped door, on a rectangular plinth with applied skirting, brass dial with rocking ship automata and makers name to to the arch, with bordered cast spandrels and an silvered engraved dial centre, chapter with Roman numerals and five minute Arabic's, matching steel hands , calendar and seconds dials, movement pinned to a rack striking movement with a recoil anchor escapement. With weights, pendulum and key.
Benjamin Booth is recorded as being apprenticed to John Booth of Huddersfield in 1760 and working in Pontefract c1766 until his death in 1806.
Benjamin Booth of Pontefract - 8-day oak longcase clock c1790. with a stepped broken arched pediment, deep cornice with dog tooth moulding and two brass finials, break arch hood door with flanking reeded pilasters and gesso capitals, trunk with canted corners and a long break arch topped door, on a rectangular plinth with applied skirting, brass dial with rocking ship automata and makers name to to the arch, with bordered cast spandrels and an silvered engraved dial centre, chapter with Roman numerals and five minute Arabic's, matching steel hands , calendar and seconds dials, movement pinned to a rack striking movement with a recoil anchor escapement. With weights, pendulum and key.
Benjamin Booth is recorded as being apprenticed to John Booth of Huddersfield in 1760 and working in Pontefract c1766 until his death in 1806.
Benjamin Booth of Pontefract - 8-day oak longcase clock c1790. with a stepped broken arched pediment, deep cornice with dog tooth moulding and two brass finials, break arch hood door with flanking reeded pilasters and gesso capitals, trunk with canted corners and a long break arch topped door, on a rectangular plinth with applied skirting, brass dial with rocking ship automata and makers name to to the arch, with bordered cast spandrels and an silvered engraved dial centre, chapter with Roman numerals and five minute Arabic's, matching steel hands , calendar and seconds dials, movement pinned to a rack striking movement with a recoil anchor escapement. With weights, pendulum and key.
Benjamin Booth is recorded as being apprenticed to John Booth of Huddersfield in 1760 and working in Pontefract c1766 until his death in 1806.
Benjamin Booth of Pontefract - 8-day oak longcase clock c1790. with a stepped broken arched pediment, deep cornice with dog tooth moulding and two brass finials, break arch hood door with flanking reeded pilasters and gesso capitals, trunk with canted corners and a long break arch topped door, on a rectangular plinth with applied skirting, brass dial with rocking ship automata and makers name to to the arch, with bordered cast spandrels and an silvered engraved dial centre, chapter with Roman numerals and five minute Arabic's, matching steel hands , calendar and seconds dials, movement pinned to a rack striking movement with a recoil anchor escapement. With weights, pendulum and key.
Benjamin Booth is recorded as being apprenticed to John Booth of Huddersfield in 1760 and working in Pontefract c1766 until his death in 1806.
Benjamin Booth of Pontefract - 8-day oak longcase clock c1790. with a stepped broken arched pediment, deep cornice with dog tooth moulding and two brass finials, break arch hood door with flanking reeded pilasters and gesso capitals, trunk with canted corners and a long break arch topped door, on a rectangular plinth with applied skirting, brass dial with rocking ship automata and makers name to to the arch, with bordered cast spandrels and an silvered engraved dial centre, chapter with Roman numerals and five minute Arabic's, matching steel hands , calendar and seconds dials, movement pinned to a rack striking movement with a recoil anchor escapement. With weights, pendulum and key.
Benjamin Booth is recorded as being apprenticed to John Booth of Huddersfield in 1760 and working in Pontefract c1766 until his death in 1806.
Benjamin Booth of Pontefract - 8-day oak longcase clock c1790. with a stepped broken arched pediment, deep cornice with dog tooth moulding and two brass finials, break arch hood door with flanking reeded pilasters and gesso capitals, trunk with canted corners and a long break arch topped door, on a rectangular plinth with applied skirting, brass dial with rocking ship automata and makers name to to the arch, with bordered cast spandrels and an silvered engraved dial centre, chapter with Roman numerals and five minute Arabic's, matching steel hands , calendar and seconds dials, movement pinned to a rack striking movement with a recoil anchor escapement. With weights, pendulum and key.
Benjamin Booth is recorded as being apprenticed to John Booth of Huddersfield in 1760 and working in Pontefract c1766 until his death in 1806.
Benjamin Booth of Pontefract - 8-day oak longcase clock c1790. with a stepped broken arched pediment, deep cornice with dog tooth moulding and two brass finials, break arch hood door with flanking reeded pilasters and gesso capitals, trunk with canted corners and a long break arch topped door, on a rectangular plinth with applied skirting, brass dial with rocking ship automata and makers name to to the arch, with bordered cast spandrels and an silvered engraved dial centre, chapter with Roman numerals and five minute Arabic's, matching steel hands , calendar and seconds dials, movement pinned to a rack striking movement with a recoil anchor escapement. With weights, pendulum and key.
Benjamin Booth is recorded as being apprenticed to John Booth of Huddersfield in 1760 and working in Pontefract c1766 until his death in 1806.
Oak

LOT NO 6219

STOCK NO 119105

Benjamin Booth of Pontefract - 8-day oak longcase clock c1790. with a stepped broken arched pediment, deep cornice with dog tooth moulding and two brass finials, break arch hood door with flanking reeded pilasters and gesso capitals, trunk with canted corners and a long break arch topped door, on a rectangular plinth with applied skirting, brass dial with rocking ship automata and makers name to to the arch, with bordered cast spandrels and an silvered engraved dial centre, chapter with Roman numerals and five minute Arabic's, matching steel hands , calendar and seconds dials, movement pinned to a rack striking movement with a recoil anchor escapement. With weights, pendulum and key. Benjamin Booth is recorded as being apprenticed to John Booth of Huddersfield in 1760 and working in Pontefract c1766 until his death in 1806.

Dimensions:
Height: 230cm  Length/Width: 45cm  Depth/Diameter: 25cm

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Discover a piece of British horological craftsmanship with this exquisite 8-day oak longcase clock by Benjamin Booth of Pontefract, dating back to around 1790. The clock features a stepped broken arched pediment, a deep cornice adorned with dog tooth moulding and two brass finials, and a break arch hood door with reeded pilasters and gesso capitals.

The trunk of the clock showcases canted corners and a long break arch topped door, all resting on a rectangular plinth with applied skirting. The brass dial is a focal point, boasting a rocking ship automata, the maker's name on the arch, bordered cast spandrels, and a silvered engraved dial centre. The chapter includes Roman numerals and five-minute Arabics, complemented by matching steel hands, a calendar, and seconds dials.

This exceptional timepiece houses a movement pinned to a rack striking movement with a recoil anchor escapement, ensuring accurate timekeeping. Complete with weights, pendulum, and key, this clock is not only a functional piece but also a piece of history. Benjamin Booth, apprenticed to John Booth of Huddersfield in 1760, established himself in Pontefract around 1766 and continued his legacy until his passing in 1806.

Don't miss the opportunity to own a stunning example of English clockmaking history at Duggleby Auctioneers.



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