Peter Green (b. Liverpool 1706, d. Åbenrå 1795)
A Danish blue and gilded longcase clock, brass dial with openwork corner ornaments, chapter ring with Roman numerals. Plaque signed 'Wm. Green, Apenrade'. Southern Jutland. Second half of the 18th century. H. 208 cm. W. 50 cm. D. 29 cm.
Among the best known of the North Schleswig clock makers is Peter Green, (Liverpool 1706 - Aabenraa 1795), from Aabenraa or “Apenrade” as the signature appears on the clocks. The family goes back to the English clock maker, Peter Green, who immigrated with his wife and children from Liverpool to Aabenraa around 1740, became a citizen in 1744/45, and worked there until his death in 1795. He had two sons, William and Jonathan, also clock makers in Aabenraa, and finally had a grandson William Jacob, who continued in the family business until his death in 1847.
Wear due to age and use. No guarantee of the function of the clock work. Pendulum and two weights of lead is enclosed.
Selected - Antiques and decorative arts, 21 June 2021
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