Son of Bury’s William Agar, he was born 10th March 1853, in Gas St. Elton, Bury he comes from a family of clockmakers based in Bolton St, Bury.
He came to Great Bolton, listed in 84/86 Deansgate as in 1861 and returned to Bury by 1871.
He was later trading at 100 Bradshawgate, Great Bolton in 1891 and was still there in 1895.
A large number of Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway clocks and pocket watches are traced to John and his son.
He moved to 26 Green St, Little Bolton, as a Licensed Victualer and was listed there in 1901, His son John followed him into watchmaking He died 8th August 1915.
See also John Agar Hoyle and his brother William.
A Mahogany cased Fusee Wall Clock (Circa 1850)
12″ Enamel dial with maker’s name, John Agar of Bolton.
Brass Bezzel and slim mahogany surround.
8 day chain driven single fusee movement.
Shaped base mounting to the wall an earlier feature.
