18th Century Longcase Clock ~ SAMUEL BUXTON, DISS, circa 1760
Samuel Buxton is recorded in Watchmakers and Clockmakers of the World as working in the mid 18th century and is also documented in Norfolk and Norwich Clocks & Clockmakers ~ CY Bird. Born in 1735, apprenticed to James Smyth of Saxmundham 1754 for £5. His wife, Harriet, died in 1778 aged 33 and Samuel died in1780, aged 45.

The 11" square brass dial is bordered by detailed and slightly unusual string of pearls spandrels with a matted dial centre and square calendar aperture within. The simple chapter ring has Roman numerals together with fleur-de-lys half hour markers. The single steel hand is a feature carried over from earlier horological periods. At first, the concept of minutes was quite strange to most folk and there was considerable reluctance to accept the idea of telling time with two hands. Because of this conservatism single handed clocks were still produced well into the 18th century. The original thirty hour, rope driven, posted bird cage movement with outside countwheel, sounds the hours on a bell. Oak forms the casework construction of this country clock which stands just 81" tall on the re-instated base and excluding the original pattern replacement finials. The hood, with side windows through which the movement could be admired, still retains the early feature of integral pillars which have gilded capitals. The pitched pediment is decorated with dentil moulding and gilded highlights. The flat topped, moulded edge trunk door and simple mouldings compliment the traditional design of this classic early cottage clock. Local delivery, setting up and 12 months guarantee on the clock movement is included in the price of £4500.