Furniture, Works of Art and Clocks - 9th January 2019
Lot 230
An 18th century black japanned longcase clock by Joseph Grey of Durham
Estimate £1,500 - £2,000 | Hammer £2400
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Description
An 18th century black japanned longcase clock by Joseph Grey of Durham, the eight day brass movement with four turned pillars, with an anchor escapement striking on a bell, the arched dial with a silvered chapter ring and seconds dial, with Roman and Arabic numerals, with a date aperture, with scrolling foliage, masks and dolphin spandrels, signed 'JOSPH GREY DURHAM', the case decorated in gilt with chinoiserie scenes of figures, birds, pagodas and trees, with blind-fret carved panels and giltwood urn finials, 260.5cm high.
Provenance: W. A. Pinn & Sons, Sible Hedington, Essex, 5th March 1990.
Baillie records Joseph Grey as working before 1756 and died in 1768.