Lot n° 135
A late 17th century walnut longcase clock
Sampson Charas, London
The overhanging cornice supported by turned barleytwist three-quarter and quarter columns over a long trunk door with brass escutcheon centred by a gilt oval lenticle and raised on a crossbanded base. The 11 inch square dial with silvered Roman and Arabic chapter ring with fancy half hour markers, framed by four brass masked spandrels and a matted centre. The date aperture with scrolled decoration surround and ringed winding squares. With engraved and decorated blued steel hands.
The six pillar movement has count wheel striking with an anchor escapement.
208cm (110 ins) high.
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