Furniture, Works of Art & Clocks - 5th October 2016
Lot 208
An oak longcase clock by William Wilkins of Devizes
Estimate £500 - £700 | Hammer £750
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Description
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.