Benjamin Lewis Vulliamy
Justin Vulliamy, (grandfather to Benjamin
Lewis) was succeeded by his son
Benjamin father of Benjamin Lewis).
Benjamin was in favour with
George III who often consulted
him on mechanical subjects,
especially in connexion with
Kew Observatory.
Benjamin Lewis Vulliamy, the
next head of the firm, was
born in 1780, and obtained
a high reputation for the
exactness and excellent finish
of his work, both in clocks
and watches. Until his death in
1854, the office of clockmaker
to the reigning sovereign
continued to be held by members
of the Vulliamy family – a reign of
over 100 years. The Royal Palaces
contain many fine clocks made by
the Vulliamys. At Windsor Castle, on the
mantelpiece of the royal dining-room, is a
clock by Justin Vulliamy, and in the presence
chamber is another clock in a marble case which
forms part of a mantelpiece designed by J. Bacon. Among
the public timekeepers made by B. L. Vulliamy were the large clock
at the old Post Office, St. Martin’s-le Grand, and one at Christ
Church, Oxford. Vulliamy was the author of several pamphlets on
the art of clock-making; one of them being on the construction of
the deadbeat escapement. He was a very active member of the
Company of Clockmakers, of which he was five times master.
❝ We love: Voluptuous carving, macho movement,
what a pendulum!
Beautiful bold carved case and wonderfully high
quality movement. In the right place this clock will
‘make’ a room. We hung a tavern clock on the wall
of an indoor swimming pool last year - it looked
fantastic! Great name, love the carving and the
original pendulum, a lot of clock by a truly great
maker - for very little money. ❞
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