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

£1,800    $2,349    €2,139
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.
 
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Internal Reference: Bd09whp225
Antique Number: SA1098738
Dateline of this antique is Georgian
Height is 201cm (79.1inches)
Width is 45cm (17.7inches)
Depth is 25cm (9.8inches)
Antique #SA1098738, shown on this page, originates from the georgian Era. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was made:
       The Georgian Era      
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