John Blaylock (1) was the first of the family to become a clockmaker.

He was born in 1736 at a hamlet called Hunters Holm close to the river Lyne in the parish of Arthuret, Cumberland. His parents were Edward and Jenetta Blacklock.

In 1753 he was apprenticed to the clockmaker Archibald Lawrie of Carlisle for seven years.

He married Hannah Liddle of Burgh by Sands at the parish Church of St. Mary's, Carlisle on 14th February 1767.

The couple moved to Longtown in 1768 and began the Blaylock Clockmaking busines

Longcase clock by John Blaylock (1) of Longtown, circa 1770

LC2

This clock has what is generally referred to as an architectural pediment and it is an unusual style for Cumberland. Other examples are known however by Taylor of Whitehaven and Lawrie of Carlisle. The upper trunk moulding which supports the hood is of typical Cumberland style.

30 hour, oak case, 12 inch dial with moon phase to the arch, original hour hand but replacement minute hand. The brass finial is old and may be original to the clock. Axe drop handle to the trunk door.

The hood section of LC2

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