~ A George III Mahogany Striking Table Clock, signed Wm Fenton, Newcastle, circa 1770, inverted...

~ A George III Mahogany Striking Table Clock, signed Wm Fenton, Newcastle, circa 1770, inverted bell top with brass carrying handle, acorn finials, pull repeat cord, bracket feet, 8-1/2-inch arch brass dial with a silvered chapter ring, dial centre engraved with an urn and scroll decoration, strike/silent selection in the arch, twin fusee movement with verge escapement and rack striking on a bell, movement backplate engraved with a central urn and floral decoration and signed W Fenton, Newcastle, 60cm high over handle see illustration

14.10.19 Case veneers are slightly faded in parts, later side panels are damaged, both doors with lock plates missing and with later latches, pediment with the joints slightly separating and lifting, case with small scratches and dents, dial is discoloured, movement in going order, date disc is not moving.