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John Taylor Circa 1780

A fine and well figured George III ormolu mounted mahogany bracket clock of beautiful colour by John Taylor, London, circa 1780.

A fine and imposing clock of excellent quality.  

Height: 24 ½ inches.  (62.5cm)
Width: 14 ½ inches (37 cm)
Depth:   9 ½  inches ( 24 cm)

Price band C 

Description

The rectangular case with swept caddy top and applied foliate swag decoration surmounted by a flambe urn finial flanked by scrolling side pieces.

The brass arched dial with rococo spandrels, silvered Roman and Arabic chapter ring with date aperture and strike/silent subsidiary to the arch.

The matted centre with recessed silvered cartouche bearing the signature John Taylor, London.

The twin fusee movement with verge escapement and foliate scroll and floral basket engraving to the backplate. Striking the hours on a bell with pull repeat.

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