Small Early Georgian Oak Grandfather Longcase Clock - Mercer / Hythe / Kent

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 1780-1797 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. 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 call 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.