A GEORGE II WALNUT LONGCASE CLOCK

The arched hood with a deeply-moulded edge above fret panel, arched glazed door flanked to each side by a three-quarter column, the sides with a rectangular glass panel and quarter-column, the trunk enclosing an arched door, crossbanded and herringbone outlined, on a base with stepped moulding and twin plinths; the 12in. arched brass dial with convex signature roundel, above foliate mask spandrels, silvered chapter ring with chevron half-hour markers, enclosing a matted centre with seconds subsidiary and calendar aperture, the twin train movement with five ringed and knopped pillars, anchor escapement and strike on a bell (replacements and restorations, movement probably associated)

242 cm high overall

The case has been subject to extensive restorations and partial reveneering.  The base and hood with evidence of reconstruction.  The minute hand to the dial is a replacement.  The movement will require a service.  with a brass bob pendulum.