Nearly 300 years ago John Whitehurst, a revolutionary English engineer, was designing and hand-making precision timepieces that were centuries ahead of their time. Even now, they stand proud in historic buildings around the world and their accuracy remains unquestioned.
When Whitehurst set out to design and build the first timepiece this century, it was imperative that it set new standards. Therefore, the company re-examined one of its most famous designs – the original Y Frame clock, which has rested at the Duke of Devonshire’s bedside in Chatsworth House, Derbyshire, England for almost 200 years.
As with that piece, the majority of the materials for the new timepiece came from the same foundry and, whenever possible, have been cut from the same piece of brass to enhance the precision. Once completed, each individual cog, along with the framework, were finished in protective 24 carat gold.
This timepiece also features a number of components that can be tailored to a customer’s exact specifications – a first in the long history of Whitehurst. Commissions already undertaken include designing and creating a clock stand from the same marble as used for the Taj Mahal, and producing a breathtaking crystal stand crafted by world-leading creative to royalty, David Redman.
From £150,000 / €204,170 / $219,530
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