A George II black-japanned and parcel-gilt longcase clock, Joseph Woods, Scarborough

with 12-inch dial, date aperture, secondary dial, signature dial, urn and foliate spandrels; two-train movement with anchor escapement, four-pillars, striking on the hour; the shaped hood with later gilt finials above an arched door with fret-carved spandrels and quarter columns, the case with arched door and raised on bracket feet.  Works and case associated, decoration to case refreshed, alterations.

The Collection of John A. McCone

Sold in these rooms, January 31, 1992, lot 413

Works and case associate; japanned decoration to case refreshed; alterations to bottom of case; finials later; plinths to finials probably later; restorations to dome; upper section of domed hood probably later; overall with some small chips and losses to decoration.
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