William Green (b. Apenrade 1733, d. 1817)
A very large Louis XVI longcase clock in mahogany case, brass dial with engraved chapter ring, the musical movement with eight bells and a large striking bell, calendar disposal and minute hand. The dial signed 'Wm. Green, Apenrade'. Denmark, late 18th century. H. 267 cm. W. 59 cm. D. 28 cm.
Provenance: ”House of Danske Bank”. Erichsen's dining room. Antiques, art and design from Erichsen’s House and other historic buildings of Holmens Kanal, Copenhagen.
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.
Wear due to age and use. The watch works, but we do not guarantee for the functionality. Pendulum, three weights and Key. The movement appears clean and in working order.
House of Danske Bank – antiques, art and design, 16 September 2024