An 18th century and later black and gilt chinoiserie japanned longcase clock
the hood with a moulded cornice and shallow caddy top above a pair of plain columns, the trunk door with circular lenticle decorated with figures, birds and pagoda garden landscapes, the base with an equestrian figure on moulded foot, the 12" brass dial with Roman chapter ring and maskhead spandrels, the matted and engraved centre with subsidiary seconds and date aperture, the brass four pillar twin train movement with anchor escapement striking on a bell, with pendulum and a pair of lead weights,
220cm high
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the hood with a moulded cornice and shallow caddy top above a pair of plain columns, the trunk door with circular lenticle decorated with figures, birds and pagoda garden landscapes, the base with an equestrian figure on moulded foot, the 12" brass dial with Roman chapter ring and maskhead spandrels, the matted and engraved centre with subsidiary seconds and date aperture, the brass four pillar twin train movement with anchor escapement striking on a bell, with pendulum and a pair of lead weights,
220cm high