Lot 362

John Brooking, London, 2400 mm, circa 1770
A large English long case clock with hour strike and date
Case: mahogany. Dial: silvered chapter rings on a gilt-brass plate, the spandrels with applied foliate scrolls. Movm.: brass plate movement, 1 hammer / 1 bell, lever escapement, steel pendulum rod and brass bob, pendulum spring suspension.
Tempus fugit - that is the message conveyed by the winged grim reaper just above the dial. The magnificent mahogany case is decorated with gold embellished columns and 2.4 m high including the ball finials - truly an "outstanding" example of English clockmaking in the 18th century.