Charles II appoints East Upon the Restoration of King Charles II in 1660, the talented and successful watch- and clockmaker Edward East moved seamlessly into the prestigious role of Royal Horologist to the King. On 15 November 1660, a letters patent was issued that made his post official. East was under contract for 12d per day and £3 6s 8d for livery. Although this was not a lucrative position, it bestowed royal approval upon East, greatly advancing his status in society and adding lustre to his clockmaking dynasty brand. East supplanted William Partridge who had been appointed by Charles as the Prince of Wales’ clockmaker in 1645.
