A LATE GEORGE II/EARLY GEORGE III PARCEL-GILT, RED LACQUER TO IMITATE TORTOISESHELL AND CHINOISERIE DECORATED LONGCASE CLOCK

The case decorated in red lacquer to imitate tortoiseshell and decorated with chinoiserie figures, pavilions and landscapes, with an ogee pediment and three ball finials, above an arched glazed door, flanked by three-quarter columns, the trunk inset with an arched panel door, on a base and stepped plinth, the later associated movement with arched 12in. silvered and engraved dial, with HIGH WATER AT GOSPORT to the upper edge, above blue painted age of the moon and outer high water time to the arch, the dial with sweep centre seconds, signed in a recess Willm Gilbert, Gosport above another sector for the date, the twin train movement with anchor escapement and strike on a bell, movement and case associated

249cm high overall

Condition report

With its pendulum and two-brass cased weights.  There is no key.  The movement will require a service.  The movement and case are associated as stated above.  The case is in good reasonable condition considering the age, some marks and knocks consistent with age.  A split to the base panel.  Some flaking in places.