Georgian Oak Grandfather Clock by William Barnard of Newark

A working Georgian (1714-1790) oak 8 day grandfather Clock By William Barnard of Newark. A brass dial engraved in each corner with floral patterns. The top pediment finished off with 3 finials. With columns to the hood and the case. William Barnard was born at Newark in Nottinghamshire in 1708, was apprenticed to Dan Tantum in Nottingham town in 1724 for a period of seven years. Barnard moved back to his home town of Newark to set up in business in 1732, he ran for over fifty years till his death in 1785. Notable for fine quality, his movements are beautifully made and consistently well finished, his engraving is sharp and clear, his dial style is always very much up-to-date and over a long period, his cases are of consistently similar style. Condition: A slight crack to the left side of the brass dial. (shown in picture).