Lot 1280

A GEORGE III OAK 30-HOUR LONGCASE CLOCK

The movement by John Johnson, Halesworth, circa 1775

Estimate: £120 - £150
Hammer price: £90
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.

The hood with moulded pediment above a square glazed dial door and glazed sides, above the trunk with a rectangular panel door, above plain base and stepped plinth; the 12in square brass dial, with pierced spandrels, silvered chapter ring enclosing an engraved silvered central section with signature and scrolls, the 30-hour chain-driven birdcage movement with countwheel strike on a bell and anchor escapement, dial/movement and case possibly associated

201cm high


CONDITION REPORT
The case appears to be in good original condition.  Some marks and knocks commensurate with age.  The dial  and movement are in good condition and appear to be capable of working.  The dial/movement and case possibly associated.

With one lead weight and a replaced modern brass and steel rod pendulum.

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