William Harley Early Georgian Oak Grandfather Longcase Clock

Small well proportioned and attractive oak & inlay banded longcase clock. The long trunk door with reeded columns. as is the hood door. all raised on a shaped apron. The good quality brass dial with silvered centre and chapter ring. grand corner spandrels with crisp cherub heads indicating early to mid 18th century - George (II) or earky georgian period. William Harley was born in 1702 into a family of Clockmakers. In 1717 he was apprenticed to Thomas Gorsuch. He died in 1764 at the age of 62. He had a Clockmaker son called Samuel born in 1740 (d 1799). He too had a Clockmaker son called William (II) who was also a Goldsmith who died in 1843. From 1788 - 1802 they Traded as W Harley & Son. There was also a George Harley circa 1784. The good quality 8 day movement has been checked, serviced & tested to be in good antique working order. Please contact Robert via messaging or phone to discuss. Viewing welcome by appointment. Delivery can be arranged. Where possible this would be carried out by robert & setup can then be included. If this is not possible then a courier service can be arranged. This is usually between £65-165 depending upon your location. Please supply your postcode for options.