Chinese clock market marvel created by Grantham

Very little is known about the late-18th century London maker John Grantham other than that he made many watches for the Chinese market, one of which came up for sale at Cortrie (21% buyer’s premium) in Hamburg.

The hammer price of €9000 (£7895) at the auction on February 28 was more than double the guide.

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