Small Early Georgian Oak Grandfather Longcase Clock, Mercer/hythe/kent

Name: Small Early Georgian Oak Grandfather Longcase Clock, Mercer/hythe/kent
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1098738
Price: 1800 GBP
Availability: InStock

For Sale by Heydays Antiques

Description

John Mercer was born at either Henfield or Ninfield Sussex and was apprenticed in 1713 to Thomas Barrett at Lewes. He probable moved to Hythe Kent before 1737 till 1779.

His Clockmaker son, also John, was born circa 1738 and was married 1780-97 at Hythe.

Attractive Small Oak Case with Hood Columns Built into the Hood Door, Low Pagoda Top (may well have had 3 gilded/brass ball finials). The Long Trunk Door with original working lock, Bulls Eye Lentil Window. All raised on Bracket Feet.

Small Size at 79in (6ft 7in) or 201cm High.

The 8 day movement has been checked, serviced and tested. Keeping Good Time. Brass Dial with Seconds Dial, Date Window and Urn Spandrels in the 4 Corners.

Please contact Robert via messaging or on 07899 058752 to Discuss. Viewing by appointment welcome.

For Delivery Options, Please Supply Your Postcode. Whenever possible, Set Up will be included but this will not be possible if a Courier Service is Used. In this case Clear Instructions will be Given along with Back Up Advice.

Physical Dimensions

Height

201cm (79.13")

Width

45cm (17.72")

Depth

25cm (9.84")

Declaration

Heydays Antiques has dated this piece, with reference #SA1098738, to the Georgian period.

Description

John Mercer was born at either Henfield or Ninfield Sussex and was apprenticed in 1713 to Thomas Barrett at Lewes. He probable moved to Hythe Kent before 1737 till 1779.

His Clockmaker son, also John, was born circa 1738 and was married 1780-97 at Hythe.

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Attractive Small Oak Case with Hood Columns Built into the Hood Door, Low Pagoda Top (may well have had 3 gilded/brass ball finials).

Heydays Antiques

The Long Trunk Door with original working lock, Bulls Eye Lentil Window. All raised on Bracket Feet.

fig 1. Small Early Georgian Oak Grandfather Longcase Clock, Mercer/Hythe/Kent — fig 1. Small Early Georgian Oak Grandfather Longcase Clock, Mercer/hythe/kent

Small Size at 79in (6ft 7in) or 201cm High.

The 8 day movement has been checked, serviced and tested. Keeping Good Time. Brass Dial with Seconds Dial, Date Window and Urn Spandrels in the 4 Corners.

Please contact Robert via messaging or on 07899 058752 to Discuss. Viewing by appointment welcome.

fig 2. Small Early Georgian Oak Grandfather Longcase Clock, Mercer/Hythe/Kent — fig 2. Small Early Georgian Oak Grandfather Longcase Clock, Mercer/hythe/kent

For Delivery Options, Please Supply Your Postcode. Whenever possible, Set Up will be included but this will not be possible if a Courier Service is Used. In this case Clear Instructions will be Given along with Back Up Advice.