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A Georgian longcase clock, with later red lacquer chinoiserie…
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Auckland
Date:
12-Aug-2014
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Description:
A Georgian longcase clock, with later red lacquer chinoiserie decoration, the arched dial engraved 'John Smorthwaite in Colchester', the silvered chapter ring with calendar aperture and seconds dial, the gilt brass spandrels with ornate pierced mask, leaf and scroll decoration and either side of the name plate with dragons, leaves and scrolls, the hood with full fluted Corinthian columns and dentil mouldings beneath the flat pediment. The twin weight pendulum movement striking on a bell. Height overall 2150.See page 3.6 cm
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Category:
Horology (Clocks & watches): Clocks - Longcase