Lot 300 , A longcase clock, the dial signed Joseph Buckingham, London

A longcase clock, the dial signed Joseph Buckingham, London, mid-18th century,
the case reduced and later decorated with scarlet chinoiserie, foliate engraved silvered brass eleven inch chapter ring, with Roman hour numerals and Arabic minutes, subsidiary seconds dial, strike/silent lever in the arch, and date wheel window within the chapter ring, brass spandrels, arched hood with three brass finials, arched trunk with lenticular glass, brass cased bob, eight day movement striking on a bell, 209cm high
£400-600

Condition:
The clock has a four pillar English movement. The pendulum and weights are present. The clock is running at the time of cataloguing. Please note no guarantee can be given regarding any potential need for servicing. We believe the movement and dial are original to the case, and to each other. The backboard is present. The base section of the case has been cut down by about a third. With two weights and pendulum. 49cm wide max. 23.5cm deep max.

Sold for £1,900