Charles Cooper of Whitechurch, A longcase clock George III

oak and walnut crossbanded, the hood with gilt-metal mounts and the case with fluted quadrant pilasters, with associated dial and movement, the dial signed Charles Cooper, Whitechurch

Case generally tidy and complete. The left side return of the frieze with old split. There is an old vertical split in the front of the base visible in the catalogue image. This lot includes two weights and a pendulum with damaged suspension. The movement is probably in need of some attention.
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