Lot 793
An early 18th century brass dial single-hand longcase clock, Thomas Johnson, Petworth, the...
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Lot 793
An early 18th century brass dial single-hand longcase clock, Thomas Johnson, Petworth, the...
Lot 793
Lot Description
An early 18th century brass dial single-hand longcase clock, Thomas Johnson, Petworth, the 9.75-inch square dial signed Thos. Johnsons Petworth, with Roman hours, lozenge half hour divisions and inner quarter hour track framing a matted centre with pierced steel hand, within baroque mask spandrels, the posted movement countwheel striking on a bell, the ebonised case with pedimented hood having three ball and spire finials over sunken columns, long trunk door and plain base on wavy apron and integral bracket feet, 85" (216cm) high.
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
Dial- Very good condition. Movement- Top and base plates plus posts black-painted. Case- Black painting later, probably following woodworm treatment. Worm holes still evident. General wear and flaws commensurate with age.
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