SIGNED GEORGE GRAHAM, LONDON, MOVEMENT AND CASE NOS. 6037, EARLY 18TH CENTURY

George Graham (1673-1751) is one of England's most prominent clock and watch makers. After an apprenticeship with Henry Aske, Graham worked with Thomas Tompion from 1695 to 1711. He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1721. Additionally, he was a Member of the Council and became a Master of the Clockmaker's Company. Graham is best known for technical skills in particular the deadbeat escapement, mercury pendulum and advances in the cylinder escapement.