Research continues on this maker and the possible linkage to Joseph Wilde and also J. Wylde.
It seems most likely that the worn paint on this clock has been mis-read, and the maker was J. Wylde due to the commonality in design features of the clocks.
A George III oak and mahogany cross banded eight day long-case clock listed as signed by J. Wylder, Bolton, the 36cm painted square dial with a crescent shaped rolling moon aperture and subsidiary second dial, signed with the makers name and enclosing the two train movement striking on a saucer bell, the shaped door flanked by quarter reeded pillars.
