A Queen Anne walnut and fruitwood marquetry longcase clock, Anthony Herbert London, circa 1700

with a five pillar two-train movement with anchor escapement, bell striking on the hour, the dial signed Ant Herbert in Moorefields / London.  Bearing an old paper label printed PERCY WEBSTER / 37 GREAT PORTLAND STREET, W1 and inscribed Anthony Herbert / Morefields / 1660.  Case with additions and restorations.

Percy Webster, London

The domed section to the top is later; the blind fret carved frieze above the door is later; the plinth base beneath the marquetry is later, probably originally with bun feet; minor warpage to the door of the case with small age cracks over lines of construction and restoration to the marquetry in places; finials later.
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