John Calver, Woodbridge

Village Clocks, Long Melford

John Calver, Woodbridge c.1735 Walnut longcase clock. John Calver was born in 1693 and died in 1751. He is considered to be one of the best clockmakers of his period. This is an early example of a well-executed brass rolling moon dial. Inside the door of the walnut case is an Equational timetable. This is a chart to explain to the owner how to set the clock to time using a sundial. It is exceedingly rare to find such a table in provincial clocks.