Lot 232 , John Drury of London. A George III mahogany eight day longcase clock, 8ft 3in.

John Drury of London. A George III mahogany eight day longcase clock, the 12 inch arched brass dial with silvered moonphase, chapter ring, subsidiary seconds and date aperture, 8ft 3in.
Estimate £700-1,000

Top of the hood is a later and lesser quality addition. Rest of the case is of good rich colour. One short section of moulding missing around the top of the hood. Glass to hood crudely fixed.
Alterations around seat board and cheeks suggest a marriage.
Lock to trunk door unreliable and loose but does have a key
Scuffing around the box base.
Two iron weights and brass pendulum.


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Sold for £750