Watson is far from elementary
Samuel Watson (1649-1710) is not perhaps as well-known as his contemporaries East, Knibb, Graham or Tompion but he is one of the blue chip names of late 17th century London clockmaking – good enough to enjoy the patronage of both Charles II and Sir Isaac Newton.
A Watson bracket clock, right, 13in (33cm) high including the handle, was the star lot of the sale c…