This is a replica of the Peter Stretch clock (cira 1740) sold at the Walter Jefford's auction (Sotheby's) in 2004.
For the most part I tried to replicate the original as close as possible; however, several items were not present on the original so expect some differentiation to auction photos.
The primary wood is walnut and secondary wood is white pine. Finish is black shellac. Light patination was attempted but not entirely successful. Works is by David Lindow.
It stands at just over nine feet tall and was constructed primarily by neander means. Although not shown, the case back is left rough off a scrub plane. It took about a year of weekends to build.
This is one of those projects that's grown on me. I remember seeing it at a museum and thinking it was more than a little over-the-top, but after working through the various carving elements and watching it come together in the shop, I'm proud to have built one and believe it ranks as one of the better pieces I have completed.
I hope you enjoy it.
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