An early 18th century and later oak longcase clock with eight day movement striking on a bell, the 10-inch square brass dial with matt centre, the chapter ring with Roman hour numerals and inscribed 'Tho Swinnerton Newcastle', the later case with moulded pediment and glazed door, the rectangular trunk door above a plain base and bracket feet, height 184.5cm, with later pendulum and weight (alterations). Note: Thomas Swinnerton is a recorded clockmaker working in Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire. He was born in 1653 and died in 1708, brother of fellow clockmaker John Swinnerton.