Longcase Clocks
A variety of longcase clocks from Ireland
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An early clock by Pat Smith. Note the heavy Corinthian style pillars, long trunk, and door with paneling above and below the lenticle.
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A Dublin clock in mahogany by George Pilkington, with swan neck pediment terminating in rosettes and convex frieze decorated with foliage and a central lion's head.
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Francinia Dorcas Tuke was the niece of George Barton in Wicklow and became his apprentice watchmaker. While working with Mr Barton, they were joined by Thomas Gelletlie whom she married. A rare clock signed F Gelletlie the name of a woman clockmaker.