A George III mahogany longcase clock

A George III mahogany longcase clock the broken scroll swan neck pediment centred by an eagle and urn finial above and arched glazed door flanked by fluted gilt brass Corinthian capped pilasters enclosing a 12” white painted arched dial with subsidiary seconds dial and date aperture and inscribed ‘Deacon Barton’ the chapter ring with Arabic numerals and painted with roses to the corners and the arch eight day movement striking on a bell above an ogee arched top cross banded trunk door flanked by fluted quarter pilasters over a concave moulding and plain base and on ogee bracket feet, 208cm high.

Condition Report
Dial refreshed although appears to be original to case, cracking to bottom of case and general wear and tear, movement not guaranteed

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