A GEORGE II WALNUT LONGCASE CLOCK

The case with a stepped inverted bell-top pediment and two brass finials, above a blind fret and projecting moulded cornice, above the arched glazed dial door with pierced fret spandrels and flanked to each side by a three-quarter column, the trunk enclosing an arched panel door, above plain crossbanded base and stepped plinth; the 12in arched brass dial, with subsidiary in the arch for regulation, pierced dolphin mounts above cherub head and foliate spandrels enclosing the silvered chapter ring with fleur-de-lys, Roman chapters and Arabic five-minute markers, with a matted centre with signature panel and calendar aperture, the twin train five-pillar movement with anchor escapement and rack strike on a bell, case and movement possibly associated

245cm high

James Drury, born 1673.  He was apprenticed to Francis Hill 1687 and gained his Freedom in 1695.  Its likely he continued working until 1730/40.

CONDITION REPORT

With pendulum and a pair of brass cased weights.  The clock is in good condition.  The case has been recently restored.  The two-stepped plinth on the base is a replacement and there are some signs of reconstruction to the upper part of the hood.

The movement is in good order albeit a little dusty.  It might benefit from a service.  It may be associated to the case?