The hood with swan-neck pediment and two pierced fret panels, above arched glazed panel door, between fluted Corinthian columns, the trunk inset with an arched door between fluted and stopped quarter-columns, on canted plinth base and ogee bracket feet; the 12 ¾ in. arched brass dial, signed to a demi-ring in the arch, above moonphase, with cherub spandrels and silvered chapter ring, enclosing a matted centre and seconds subsidiary, with calendar aperture, the twin train movement with anchor escapement, and strike on a bell
228 cm high
Thomas and John Barton are recorded working 1764-1775.
1 pendulum. 2 weights
This handsome clock will require some sympathetic restoration. The case overall is in good condition considering its age. There are some small veneer losses, see images, and a vertical crack to the base on the far right side.
The movement is very dirty and will require a full service. The hammer arbour back pivot is broken and the hammer arm detached.
The dial is tarnished and the second hand lost.