A George I part-ebonized burr maple longcase clock, Richard Pack, London circa 1720

The arched dial fitted with a subsidiary dial in the arch flanked by foliate-engraved spandrels, the silvered chapter ring surmounted by a 31-day dial and centered by a subsidiary seconds dial above two winding holes and an oval reserve signed Rich. Pack / London; the five pillar two-train bell-striking movement with anchor escapement; the domed top with three gilt ball-form finials above an arched blind-fret-carved cornice, the glazed door flanked by doric columns with brass capitals and socles, the molded neck above a rectangular case centered by a cupboard door with glass oculus, raised on a plinth.

Apter-Fredericks, London, 2003

Overall good condition; seat board possibly replaced; the gilt ball finials replaced; inlaid bandings to back edge of case with restorations; some old worm damage to the upper part of the case now with some inpainting; the base with some minor nicks and wear to extremities.
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