Furniture, Works of Art & Clocks - 05 Oct 2016
An oak longcase clock by William Wilkins of Devizes
An oak longcase clock by William Wilkins of Devizes, the thirty hour turned and posted frame movement with an anchor escapement and striking on a bell, with a brass dial, the chapter ring with Roman numerals and signed 'W Wilkins Devizes', with cast spandrels and matted centre with single hand and alarm dial, the bell top hood with a fabric backed pierced fret frieze and brass finials, the base later, 227cm high.
William Wilkins (c.1693-1776) of St. Johns, Devizes, Clock and Watchmaker.