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English custom books document the export of time-pieces to Scandinavia, Northern Europe, Russia, Italy, Barbados and North America; clocks and watches intended for the Turkish market have Turkish numerals and other features such as the crescent moon and Sultan's cypher surmounting this clockcase. George Prior (1735-1814) was the most significant clockmaker exporting clocks and watches to Turkey in the late 18th century. In order to supply an expanding trade he also retailed clocks made by other makers, adding his name to the clock faces. He exported thousands of watches, and a smaller number of lantern clocks and musical bracket clocks.\n\nFor other clocks by George Prior see references.\n","physicalDescription":"A miniature square bracket clock on four feet, attached to a bracket, the case of gilt brass and lacquered silver, surmounted by a crescent and the Sultan of Turkey's cypher (tugra) on the front. The dial has Turkish numerals; there is a cylindrical weight in brass casing. 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