A George I walnut longcase clock

A George I walnut longcase clock, Thomas Martin, London, circa 1725, with eight-day bell striking movement, the arched dial with strike silent to the arch above the Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes, subsidiary seconds dial and date aperture, and applied with a plaque Thos. Martin, Cloake Lane, LONDON, 217cm high overallProvenance: Private Collection, Berkshire, and previously sold in these rooms, 12th September 1984, Lot 225 (£1,500)Condition Report: Case with marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and useChips and losses to some veneers and elements of moulding, also some old repairs and restorations. Some later elements of timber to the interior of the trunk and to elements of the case behind the hood. also some later timber to the cheeks. A cork has been applied to the rear to hold the clock in position. There are old splits and cracks The plinth base appears to have been cut down and shortened previously,Dirt and discolouration to gilt metal areas, Dirt and surface deposits to the glassThe clock movement is untested and Dreweatts cannot make any guarantees it is in working order or give any comments as to accuracy of time keeping. We recommend getting the clock appraised and cleaned/overhauled by a professional restorer prior to use. There are three winding keys, weights, and a pendulum - the three keys are all associated - they all fit the winding squares, one of traditional form (but a later make) the others are 20th century. The escutcheon to the trunk door is missing Please refer to additional images for visual reference to conditionCondition Report Disclaimer