A William and Mary Walnut and Seaweed Marquetry Longcase Clock, Joseph Windmills, London, Circa 1700

A William and Mary Walnut and Seaweed Marquetry Longcase Clock, Joseph Windmills, London, Circa 1700

the 12 inch dial with double cherub and crown spandrels linked by foliate engraving, signed J Windmills, London, matted centre with subsidiary seconds dial, ringed winding holes and dates aperture, the movement with six latched, knopped and ringed pillars, anchor escapement, internal locking plate striking on a bell, the case with later cresting and finials above a foliate frieze fret and plain hood pilasters, rectangular trunk door with glazed lenticle, the plinth with later base, the front inlaid with finely drawn arabesque marquetry within double wheat-ear borders, the sides crossbanded and divided into panels

height 90 3/4 in.; width 20 in.; 10 in.

230.5 cm; 50.8 cm; 25.4 cm