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John Johnston Clocks

Scottish, 1603-1675

John Johnston was born in Boston, Massachusetts. He studied under his father, Thomas Johnston and John Gore and became one of Boston’s most prolific embroidery pattern makers. He also evolved to be one of Boston’s best portrait painters, with subjects including Samuel Adams and George Washington and many other Boston elites.

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Creator: John Johnston
A very fine mid Victorian skeleton clock by Johnston of London
A very fine mid Victorian skeleton clock by Johnston of London

A very fine mid Victorian skeleton clock by Johnston of London

$9,893

A very fine mid Victorian skeleton clock by Johnston of London

By John Johnston

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A very fine mid Victorian skeleton clock by Johnston of London, of large rectangular form comprising two openwork arabesque panels parti A very fine mid Victorian skeleton clock by Johnston of London, of large rectangular form comprising two openwork arabesque panels partially shielding the fusée bell striking movement, the polished scroll frame raised on shaped turned pillars, the foliate scrolled silvered and engraved dial with Roman numerals joined with delicate thistle motifs, housed in its integrated glazed brass case applied with a silvered maker’s labels stating ‘Johnston, 2 Elm Street...

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique John Johnston Clocks

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John Johnston clocks for sale on 1stDibs.

John Johnston clocks are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of John Johnston clocks, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original clocks by John Johnston were created in the Victorian style in united kingdom during the 19th century. Prices for John Johnston clocks can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $11,156 and can go as high as $11,156, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $11,156.