George Thetcher (Thatcher)

Cranbrook, Kent

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c. 1716

A well-executed timepiece that was originally made to sit on a bracket or in a hood/case. It may well have been built into wall panelling which was a popular siting at this time.

The clock was originally made with anchor escapement which is retained. The clock has some unusual features, among those being a side-fixed frontcock and a countwheel arm stop riveted to the original iron backplate. The hammer stop is of an unusual style and mimics the hammer spring. The long pendulum incorporates a hook-on bob.

The front dial plate is well-engraved and of typical style/pattern for Kentish clocks made during this period. The maker's name and place of work is engraved on the lower portion of the chapter ring. A good set of original frets (front fret nicely engraved with cross dolphins) are still retained.

The clock having 5 5/8" square frame, 6 1/4" diameter chapter ring of 1 3/8" width and engraved 6" high dial plate. Standing 14 3/4" high to top of bell finial.

George Thatcher is a recorded Kent clockmaker from 1716 until his death in 1773.

Price: POA