Thomas Huttly, Cogges Hall

Village Clocks, Long Melford

Thomas Huttly, Cogges Hall, c1685 30 hour longcase clock A rare example of early local clockmaking. The single-handed brass dial has top quality engraving to the centre with wheat ear engraved border. It is rare in that it has never had spandrels. The iron frame 30 hour movement is of birdcage construction and very robust. It has nicely shaped wheel collets and an unusual train count giving a pendulum length of nearly six foot. It still retains its two winding pulleys although the chains have been joined and it now runs on one weight. The movement hangs in the case by a hoop and spur. The primitive coffin case is of beautiful 17th century construction note peg latch to trunk door. Thomas Huttly probably came from Holland as both movement and case show strong Dutch influence. One other clock is known by this maker and can be seen at Peaycocks Hall, Coggeshall. This too is Dutch style and there are blocked holes in the door, which shows it has also had odd length pendulums.