Salt box verge dial clock signed William Grayson

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Here for sale is a stunning George III original condition Salt box dial clock signed William Grayson Henley-on-Thames. This clock is a great example of the quality of the craftsman ship of William Grayson. He is also listed in the 1854 directory in the Watch and Clock Makers section still at Bell Street, Henley-on-Thames. He also appears at this address in 1852, 1856 and 1860 in polling directories.
William Grayson, watch and clockmaker, was born in Middlesex in about 1797 son of William Grayson clock and watchmaker.
There are 2 marriages listed - to Jane Walls on the 23rd April 1838 with his father William Grayson, watchmaker present, at St Mary, Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire and to Jane Watts on the 22nd April 1839 at St Mary, Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire.
William is listed as having repaired the Henley church clock from 1830 onwards for an annual fee of £5 5s 0d until about 1860.
The 11.3/4 silvered dial is in outstanding condition with finely scolloped blued steal hands fronting a 8 day single fusee verge movement that is equally clean and in fantastic condition. Having been serviced and tested for a minimum of 2 weeks. The overall dimensions of the clock are 15 inchs wide 20 inchs tall to the back board 6 inchs deep. The case maintains its originality and has a beautiful finish the case has only been cleaned and given a coat of was to preserve its own finish. I would welcome any interested parties to come and view the clock to see how nice it really is in the flesh.
I have tried my best to include good quality detailed photographs of the clock and a accurate description. Should you require any further information please don’t hesitate to contact me on the details at the bottom of the page.
If the asking price is paid in full then I will deliver and set up the clock free of charge to the English mainland,Wales and the Scottish lowlands.I will also provide a 24 months guarantee under these circumstances.This is the same service that is provided by a high street retailer without the customer having to pay for the overheads
If a lesser off is accepted then this will be sold as a trade sale with the clock as described and with shipping costs the responsibility of the buyer.
I will ship this clock worldwide .
UK buyers are asked to use alternative means of payment to Pay Pal if at all possible.
Guesstimate prices areas follows
Europe £100
USA £180
Asia and Australia £260
DateGeorge III Codeas895a216 Price SOLD £5995.00 StatusSold SellerSteam Mill Clocks Telephone01246916287 or 07860 126089Non UK callers :+44 1246916287 or +44 7860 126089Emailsteammillclocks@hotmail.co.uk

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