DAVID GIBSON ANTIQUE GRANDFATHER CLOCKS
John Smorthwait of Colchester antique 8 day oak grandfather / longcase clock
John Smorthwait of Colchester Essex
Circa 1710
Height 78 inches
Status : reserved
A rare Queen Anne period 8 day longcase clock by this celebrated maker
Until very recently the reason for John Smorthwait moving with his young daughter from Westmorland to Colchester (effectively opposite ends of the country even today!) remained a three hundred year old mystery - however recent research has revealed an amazing story of triumph over adversity.....
All our grandfather clocks have been sympathetically restored to the highest standards by our small team of specialist craftsmen and skilled artisans.
They are offered for sale clearly priced, delivered and installed in your home with a full guarantee as to their authenticity and good working order.
