William Taylor

Petworth, West Sussex

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c. 1785

An oak longcase with 10" square brass dial with silvered chapter ring. Original steel hands. Engraved centre and C&W type 33 spandrels. 30 hour rope-driven, plated movement.

The later, craftsman-made, oak case with fixed wooden columns with wooden capitals and removable caddy top (2" deep). Forward-sliding hood with opening front door.

William Taylor of Petworth is a recorded clock and watchmaker of 1784-90^[1].

Height: 74-76" (188-193 cm)

Price: £1,450

references:
1. G H Baillie, Watchmakers and Clockmakers of the World, Vol. 1.

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