A George III oak longcase clock with automaton by George Hewett of Marlborough

A George III oak longcase clock with automaton by George Hewett of Marlborough, the eight day brass movement with four turned pillars, with an anchor escapement striking on a bell, the arched twelve inch dial with a silvered chapter ring and centre, with Roman and Arabic numerals, the centre with subsidiary seconds dial and date aperture and engraved with a church, figures, trees and buildings, signed 'George Hewett MARLBORO', the arch with a 'TEMPUS FUGIT' automaton figure with a painted landscape, with a gilt dolphin and shell Rococo spandrels, the arched hood with brass ball and eagle finials, on bracket feet, 227cm high.

Provenance: The estate of the late Professor Rodney Fitch CBE. Items removed from Court House, Aldbourne, Wiltshire, the interior designed by Robert Kime.