Johannes Walley de Bolton

Probably related if not another makers mark of John Walley, of Bolton.

A miniature Mahogany Longcase Clock with six inch dial. The dial signed ‘Johanes Walley de Bolton fecit’. The case with tall pierced swan neck pediment flanked by turned wooden finials over a reverse painted glass panel and freestanding reeded columns, the trunk with blind fret cornice and three quarter reeded columns on a base with canted front corners and applied panel, on ogee bracket feet, the six inch square brass dial with winged cherubs head spandrels, Roman and arabic silvered chapter ring enclosing a signed centre with foliate engraving, the weight driven movement with elaborate ring turned pillars, anchor escapement and rack strike with trip repeat lever on a bell 

An early 8 day clock by Johannes De Walley, from Bolton, inscribed ‘Johannes Walley De Bolton Fecit’ or Johannes Walley of Bolton made me. This clock dated approximately 1705-1715. (Photo J. Carr)

A Johannes Walley, de Bolton Fecit, An early 18th Centure Eight Day long case Clock, the oak case enclosing a 12″ square brass dial with gilt crown and cherub spandrels and silvered chapter ring surrounding a matted engraved centre fronting a weight-driven movement with finned knopped pillars striking the hours on a bell.