Justin Vulliamy  was the pre-eminent clockmaker to King George III. Having been in partnership with his father-in-law, Benjamin Gray, until 1764 he practiced on his own thereafter and died in 1797. He ran a very successful business and his firm produced many clocks of all types. He was the most prolific maker of tavern clocks by far and made about 20 of this type of clock known as tear-drops. Justin Vulliamy ranks amongst the most celebrated makers of the 18th century. Dated c.1795, numbered 231.

William Chalklen worked in Canterbury between 1763-87. This fine clock was shown at Masterpiece in 2014, described as "bombe" shaped rather than tear drop. A very good size at 42 inches high with a 22 inch dial. Four pillar A-plated movement with a five wheel train. Date c.1770 and one of four tavern clocks by this maker, one of which is nearly identical in form but with a black dial.  Another featured in "Kent Clockmakers & Watchmakers" is worth looking out for as another very special example. Image courtesy of Howard Walwyn.

William Gammon's entry in Loomes is short and sweet, "died 1795". However, this Hereford maker gifted us a very fine "banjo" style  of tear-drop. There are very few banjos remaining of quality. This clock has an interesting movement with a very large great wheel which sits partially outside the plates and it can be seen that the movement is offset wound which is very unusual. Perhaps the most distinguishing feature is the print on the door which is entitled "The Tavern Door" of which more later. Image courtesy of Howard Walwyn.