Thomas Johnson, Ratcliff Cross, London.
£23,850
Fine quality marquetry longcase clock, the flat top hood with blind fret and barley twist columns.
The trunk door with panels of floral marquetry and a glass lenticle with brass surround.
The base with a panel of marquetry and bun feet. The 11-inch square brass dial with matted centre and ringed winding holes, silvered chapter ring signed Thomas Johnson Ratcliff Cross with half hour and quarter hour markers, Roman and Arabic numerals.
Seconds dial and calendar aperture. Twin cherub spandrels with foliate engraving to the border.
Eight day five pillar movement with countwheel striking on a bell.
- Height 6' 9"
- Date circa 1710
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