Furniture, Works of Art & Clocks - 5th October 2016
Lot 212
A George III mahogany longcase clock by Thomas Read of Manchester
Estimate £800 - £1,200 | Hammer £800
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Description
A George III mahogany longcase clock by Thomas Read of Manchester, the eight day four pillar movement with an anchor escapement and striking on a bell, the painted enamel arched dial decorated with figures and four season spandrels, the centre with a shepherd and a young lady, with subsidiary seconds and date dials, signed 'Thos Read MANCHESTER', the arch with a moon phase, the hood with a broken swan neck pediment, the case inlaid with stringing and marquetry with urns of flowers, scrolling leaves and oval paterae with a lancet arch door on bracket feet, 242cm high.