One Of The Earliest Grandfather Clocks Ever Made - 1690 William Clement English Longcase Clock

In 1670 William Clement invented the anchor escapement which made the longcase grandfather clock possible. After apprenticing in London with his father, William Clement Jr. set off for Totness, England to establish himself as a clockmaker. Shorter and less ornate, his clocks were more affordable than the fancy clocks made in London. This is one of those first grandfather clocks for you to enjoy.