LONGCASE CLOCKS
A George III red japanned and gilt-decorated longcase clock
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A George III red japanned and gilt-decorated longcase clock
the hood with flat top and outset pillars, wavy top to the trunk door flanked by three-quarter pilasters, decorated with raised chinoiserie figures and pagodas, chamfered sides to the block plinth, the 12in. (30cm.) square brass dial signed Linderby Monmouth on the chapter ring, subsidiary seconds ring and date aperture to the matted centre, scroll and urn spandrels, the four pillar rack striking movement with anchor escapement, case later decorated -- 78in. (198cm.) high
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the hood with flat top and outset pillars, wavy top to the trunk door flanked by three-quarter pilasters, decorated with raised chinoiserie figures and pagodas, chamfered sides to the block plinth, the 12in. (30cm.) square brass dial signed Linderby Monmouth on the chapter ring, subsidiary seconds ring and date aperture to the matted centre, scroll and urn spandrels, the four pillar rack striking movement with anchor escapement, case later decorated -- 78in. (198cm.) high
See Illustration