Furniture, Works of Art and Clocks - 3rd July 2019
Lot 256
An 18th century black japanned longcase clock by Thomas Hickson of London
Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £500
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Description
An 18th century black japanned longcase clock by Thomas Hickson of London, the eight day brass movement, with four turned and finned pillars, with an anchor escapement striking on a bell, the arched twelve inch dial with a silvered chapter ring, with Roman and Arabic numerals, the centre with subsidiary seconds dial and date aperture and signed 'Tho Hickson London', the engraved arch applied with a crown and boys and conforming spandrels, the case decorated with chinoiserie, in need of some restoration, 214.3cm high.