Lot 1899

A GEORGE III OAK 30-HOUR LONGCASE CLOCK WITH 10IN DIAL

By John May, Southampton, circa 1780

Estimate: £80 - £120
Hammer price: £30
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.

The case with a moulded pediment above glazed door and three-quarter columns flanking, the trunk inset with a panel door, on a plain base and plinth, the 10in square brass dial with foliate spandrels enclosing the silvered chapter ring with matted centre, signature plate and calendar sector aperture, the movement with anchor escapement and countwheel strike on a bell

194cm high


CONDITION REPORT

In unrestored condition.  A moulding piece is loose from the lefthand side just below the hood.  The movement is dirty, with no pendulum or weights.  The countwheel is loose and the small pinion wheel it engages with is missing.

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