Lot 317 , Joseph Windmills of London. A late 17th century marquetry and walnut cased eight day longcase clock, H.6ft 9in.

Joseph Windmills of London. A late 17th century marquetry and walnut cased eight day longcase clock, the 11 inch square brass dial with signed silvered Roman chapter ring, subsidiary seconds and date aperture, movement striking on a bell, the case with later embellishment, H.6ft 9in.
Estimate £1,500-2,000

This clock looks to have seen extensive restoration particularly to the case within recent years, the case looks to be old but is almost not original to the movement and has been embellished with oyster veneer and parquetry panels, the three gilt ball finials all have rubbing to the gilding, otherwise the case is of an even slightly flatish mid walnut tone, right hand glass to the hood is cracked, trunk door has an old working lock and is slightly bowed inwards, sides of the trunk both slightly bow outwards, box base again with old repairs and replaced plinth, dial and movement look to be in very good clean condition, comes with a pendulum and two brass cased weights, comes for sale from a deceased estate.


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Sold for £2,600