Although Newport, Rhode Island was never considered a major clock making center, a number of extraordinarily fine cases were constructed there between 1750 and 1800. Typically, the movement makers were given the credit for the entire clock, while the cabinet makers of the cases are given little or no credit. The clock cases of Newport are the only ones of which it can be said that the case is more important than the movement. As quoted by Wallace Nutting, a highly regarded antique collector and historian, “the block-and-shell clocks of Newport make a strong bid for supremacy in style and beauty as compared with any other cabinetwork whatsoever”.

Bartley’s Newport Tall Case Clock is copied from one made circa 1770 and is associated with the Goddard or Townsend cabinet shops of Newport. The many exquisite features of this clock include a broken arch top with serpentine moldings ending in spiral carved rosettes. The finials are fluted on an urn holding graceful flames. The masterfully executed block-and-shell carved door is flanked by fluted quarter columns. The veneered base panel is framed with chamfered and lamb’s tongue corners and ogee bracket feet.

The eight day driven movement included with the clock is made by one of the world’s finest manufacturers. It plays a portion of the Westminster chimes every quarter of the hour with the full tune played at the hour followed by the strikes of the hour. The movement includes a silencer switch and a night shut-off option. The face is a faithful copy with all the details including the day/date wheel and moon dial.

The Newport Tall Case Clock is available in Cherry, Curly Maple, Walnut and Mahogany (like the original). Dimensions are 93.5”H x 20”W x 11”D.

NOTE: Any kit we offer that is $1000 or more will require a 30% deposit at the time of scheduling. This deposit is fully refundable until we begin cutting the kit. (If a kit has already been scheduled we will require the 30% deposit at the time of order. What this means is that if we do not have a tentative ship date we will not charge the deposit.) At the time we begin cutting the kit we will require an additional 30% deposit. At this time both deposits are non-refundable. You will not be charged for the balance of payment until your kit is ready to ship.