A George II parcel-gilt green japanned longcase clock, William Webster London, circa 1750

the brass dial with mask and foliate spandrels and a silvered chapter ring, signed Wm. Webster/Exchange Alley/LONDON, with a painted inset rocking Chronos automaton in the arch. The five pillar two train movement with anchor escapement, striking on the hour and half hour. Finials replaced. 

Christie's London, November 18, 2010, lot 81

Overall good condition; the dial has been cleaned; the upper left spandrel with green oxidation; some minor green oxidation to central matter dial; painting to chronos and background refreshed; the japanned case in good condition, the decoration stable with some refreshment and some minor losses to original japanning with nicks and wear to extremities; please note the pan surface has not been observed under a black light.
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