Peter Green (b. Liverpool 1706, d. Åbenrå 1795)
A Danish longcase clock, gilded pinewood case, the dial of gilded brass with openwork corner ornaments, silver-plated chapter ring. Plaque signed 'Peter Green'. Late 18th century. H. 235 cm. W. 50 cm. D. 25 cm.
Among the best-known of the Danish clockmakers is Green of Aabenraa, or 'Apenrade', as the signature is written on the clocks. The family can be traced back to the English clockmaker Peter Green, who emigrated with his wife and children from Liverpool to Aabenraa, around 1745 and worked there until his death in 1795. He had two sons, William and Jonathan, who also became clockmakers in Aabenraa and finally William Green had a son, Jakob Green, who continued making clocks until his death in 1847. The Green clocks span a period of more than a century, but only the clocks from the first 50–60 years are of a high standard. Literature: D. Yde Andersen: Bornholmer og andre gamle ure, Borgens Forlag, 1974.
Receipt from Danish antiques dealer Curt Berndorff 28/8–1970 included.
Wear due to age and use. The watch works, but we do not guarantee for the functionality. Pendulum, two weights, winding key and door key is enclosed.
Paintings, furniture and varia, 15 September 2025
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