George Lomax is recorded in Watchmakers and Clockmakers of the World, GH Baillie, working in Brecon 1730-55. Examples of his craftsmanship can be seen in the Welsh Folk Museum and the Carmarthen Museum.
The features of the twelve inch square brass dial are typical of the early to mid 18th century. The chapter ring, with Roman numerals, floating fleur-de-lis half hour markers, Arabic minutes and lozenge half quarters, is contained within well detailed urn with eagle spandrels. The matted dial centre has ringed winding holes together with floral scrolled engraving around the ornate date aperture. An interesting feature is the seconds dial recessed within the name plate. Original non matching iron hands complete the picture.
An eight day, four pillar plated movement, with inside countwheel striking, sounding the hours on a bell.
Excellent colour and patination compliment the well figured solid oak case, which stands just 6'8" tall. The very typical Welsh back board is a heavy 3/4" thickness. The hood still retains the features of early design in the use of integral columns together with wide overhang of the top mould. This is accentuated by the narrowing of the hood width just above the glass door - a charming early country characteristic. Concave moulding unites hood to trunk with cushion moulding from trunk to base. The trunk has a lancet shaped door and fluted canted corners with ogee stops. The whole standing on a shaped moulded plinth.
Altogether a handsome, well proportioned early longcase clock in fine condition.
The price of £5375 to include local delivery and setting up, together with 12 months guarantee on the clock movement.