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John (2) was baptized at Arthuret Parish Church (Longtown) on 29th May 1774 as John Blacklock. He died at Carlisle in March 1821 aged 46. William (1) was baptized at Arthuret Parish Church (Longtown) on 27th February 1777 as William Blacklock. He died, (probably at Carlisle), on 11th January 1832 aged 51. Both are buried in Arthuret churchyard. The two brothers inherited the business from their father John (1) in 1803 and continued to work in Longtown until circa 1817 when the business was moved to Carlisle. William (1) was the father of John (3) who became the greatest of the Blaylock Clockmakers.
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Dial of 30 Hour Longcase Clock by John & William Blaylock of Carlisle c. 1818 LC7
30 hour clocks are not normally fitted with falseplates as is the case here so unfortunately there is no indication of the name of the dialmaker. The Arabic numbering used to indicate the five minute intervals of the outer chapter ring suggests the dial was made a little earlier than 1818. We know the family business did not move to Carlisle until 1817 or 1818 but it may be that some clocks made in Longtown after c.1810 were sold through a retail outlet in Carlisle? View of the Movement Frontplate
The escapewheel pivot hole has been punched up by a previous repairer in an attempt to overcome wear. This is considered poor practice today as it disfigures the movement plate. A competent restorer would increase the size of the hole by a small amount taking into consideration the direction of the wear and press in a bush. If done skilfully the repair is almost invisible. or return to 19 May, 2003 |
