Longcase (Grandfather) Clock

Longcase (Grandfather) Clock
  1. A tall, dark wooden grandfather clock with a decorated dial showing Roman numerals, ornate metal hands, and a painted scene above the clock face, standing against a light-coloured wall.
  2. An antique clock face with Roman numerals, ornate hands, floral decorations, a painted bird in the centre, and an illustration of a seated woman at the top, surrounded by gold and rose details.
  3. An antique grandfather clock with a dark wooden case, a decorative face with Roman numerals, floral patterns, and a small painting of a seated figure at the top. The clock shows the time as 12:27.
Collection:

Number AMHAM: OBJECT.892
Date (1790 – 1800)
About this object This tall, grand longcase clock would have been wound once each day. It has a thirty-hour movement and chimes.

The clock has a painted metal dial with the inscription Josh Rogers, Amersham. No records have been found for an Amersham clockmaker called Joseph, Josiah or Joshua Rogers. However, Joseph Rogers, the son of local clockmaker James Rogers and born in 1760, is believed to be the maker of the clock. A more advanced design than previous grandmother clocks showing only an hour hand, it has a minute hand.

Joseph Rogers married Elizabeth Child at St Mary’s Amersham, although by the time he died, he was obviously a Baptist as he was buried in their yard. They had 15 children, although unfortunately some died young, whilst some moved away, and some remained in the town.
Made By Joseph Rogers
Made In Amersham
Physical Description A tall, grand oak case with a pagoda style top. The clock has a painted metal dial and a brass mechanism.
Inscription Josh Rogers, Amersham
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