Furniture, Works of Art & Clocks - 8th January 2020
Lot 207
A George III green japanned longcase clock by Thomas Watts of Hadleigh
Estimate £300 - £500 | Hammer £850
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Description
A George III green japanned longcase clock by Thomas Watts of Hadleigh, the eight day brass movement with an anchor escapement striking on a bell, with an arched twelve inch dial with a silvered chapter ring, with Roman and Arabic numerals, with a subsidiary seconds dial and a date aperture, signed 'Thos: Watts, HADLEIGH', with bird and urn spandrels, the arch painted with buildings and a cross, possibly originally with an automaton, the case decorated in gilt with chinoiserie with figures, buildings and birds, the sides with leaves and flowers, 207.2cm high.