Lot 141 , James Robinson of Well Close Square, a George III black japanned eight day longcase clock, 49cm wide, 24cm deep, 223cm high

James Robinson of Well Close Square, a George III black japanned eight day longcase clock, the 30cm arched brass dial with ship automaton, figural seasons spandrels, subsidiary seconds and date aperture, the case with chinoiserie decoration to the front and plain sides, five pillar movement with anchor escapement, 49cm wide, 24cm deep, 223cm high
£500-800

Condition:
Case is of a greenish black tone, probably where the black finish has been rubbed down to a green base, much of the gilt decoration is missing from the hood, spandrels oxidised, trunk door with some surface scratching at the top, working key and original lock, box base with a later but old plinth foot, dial a little dirty but essentially looks good, hour hand broken in half with the tip missing, movement looks complete and has been running relatively recently, comes with two lead weights, no pendulum.

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