A WALNUT AND MARQUETRY LONGCASE CLOCK

With a caddy top above 10 3/4in. square glazed door, the trunk with three panel bird amongst foliage marquetry panels, the sides each with plain walnut veneer panel in two pieces, above the base with partial marquetry panel, the associated 10in. square dial detailed Thos. Nichols, Oundle, with later twin train striking movement, anchor escapement, case and movement associated

218cm high

Condition report

Together with crank winding key and two brass-cased weights.  There is a brass bob pendulum.  As stated case and movement/dial are associated.

The case is circa 1695 and with later elements due to damage and repair.   The hood’s pierced panel above the door is replaced with a later oak fillet.  The fillet around the inside of the door is replaced. The part just below the caddy may be later?   The main part of the case is relatively original.  The backboard is complete as are the internal side pieces.  The cheeks have been reduced and have later risers and an associated seatboard.  The front marquetry panel is about 66% present, the lost part now veneered in walnut. The plinth at the base is later.

The movement and dial are associated and it would require a service to be in going condition.