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.....