A green japanned longcase clock, Windmills & Elkins, London, circa 1740

12-inch dial with mask and scroll spandrels, signed Windmills & Elkins, London, matted centre with subsidiary seconds dial, the arch with a date dial flanked by dolphin frets, the movement with five knopped and ringed pillars, anchor escapement, rack striking on a bell, the case with caddy cresting and flambeau finials above panels of foliate fret, the trunk with foliate carved gilt corbels to the upper corners, broken-arch trunk door decorated in gilt with chinoiserie scenes, the plinth decorated with two chickens, the stepped base with block feet, gilt scroll decoration throughout

Dial in generally good condition but would benefit from re-silvering of the rings, hour hand with poor repair. Movement is complete and appears to retain the original wheelwork, it is dirty and requires full service and overhaul. The case is in generally good condition with old scuffs, marks and minor losses throughout, decoration is probably refreshed. With pendulum, two brass-cased weights and a case key but no winder.
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