Bracket Alarm Clock by John Taylor
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Footnote: John Taylor worked from Gloucester St, London. He is listed by Dr Ian White in his book English Clocks for the Eastern markets 2012 and by G.
Mahogany
Georgian Mahogany Longcase Clock by John Taylor, London
Located in Norwich, GB
Georgian Longcase clock by John Taylor, London Finely figured flame mahogany case with stepped shaped plinth and inset panel to the base.
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 20 in W 10.5 in D 6.5 in
English Regency Mahogany and Inlaid Bracket Clock by Thwaites & Reed
Located in Macclesfield, GB
The clock has an eight inch painted dish dial with the retailers name:- John Taylor London The clock has a eight day, five pillar twin fusee movement with anchor escapement, p...
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 85.24 in W 21.46 in D 10.24 in
Mid-18th Century Eight Day Oak Longcase Clock by John Taylor of Manchester
Located in Worcester, Worcestershire
Mid-18th century eight day oak longcase clock by John Taylor of Manchester John Taylor of Manchester, a well-known clockmaker working between at least 1745 and 1781.
Mahogany
Sold
H 7.88 in W 5.62 in D 2.86 in
George III Mahogany Gilt Brass Mounted Bracket Clock by James Taylor of London
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Good quality mahogany case. John Taylor is listed in baileys clock makers of the world as working in gloucester street and as a maker of bracket clocks of fine quality.
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