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William III longcase clock ( 1700 )
| Artists: |
JOHN WESTOBY (worked from 1700) |
| Medium: | brass walnut |
| Dimensions: | 244.00cm high ( 96.06 inches high) |
| Description: |
A good William III longcase clock veneered with walnut, profusely inlaid with scroll
marquetry. Standing on a single plinth and shallow bun feet, there is a gilt lenticle to the trunk door and a pull forward hood flanked by turned columns with gilt capitals. The case is complete with the original caddy top surmounted by three flambeau finials. The 11in square dial is mounted with cherub and foliage spandrels and a silvered chapter ring signed by the maker. The centre is finely matted and there is a seconds ring and aperture to view the day of the month. The elegant blued steel hands are finely pierced and faceted. The high quality eight day duration movement has five turned and ribbed pillars and hour strike via an outside locking plate. The clock is complete with brass cased weights and pendulum. |
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