Oak and walnut longcase /  grandfather clock by an unusal and highly accomplished clockmaker

The oak case is under 7ft tall and has deceptively elegant proportions for a small clock it has a lovely colour and is very original retaining the caddy top,  long  trunk door and walnut crossbanding typical of the South East Lancashire and North East Cheshire area.  The brass dial is signed Philp Antrobus to the silvered chapter ring framed by bold gilded brass spandrels - the dial is engaved over a matted centre and has ringed winding holes and date aperture.  The silvered seconds ring is inset - just one of the finest dials of it's type!

The movement is eight day duration and has a number of interesting features and is  fully enclosed by sliding brass dust  plates a most unusual feature in itself

Philip Antrobus is an early maker who enjoyed a long life (1690 - 1762) he was married to Margaret Greasley at the Collegiate Church on 18 July 1737.  According to his tombstone in the same church he was buried on 24 January 1762   aged  72 years old.  He had two sons Philip (1741 - 1812)  became a clockmaker and William.

The Antrobus name is an old Cheshire family name and is believed to be from the village of Antrobus or 'Entre Bois) from the Norman French (doomsday book)

Bibl:  Antrobus Pedigrees the story of a Cheshire Family by

Sir Reginald L Antrobus K.C.M.G., C.B., M.A.