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George II Japanned & Faux Tortoise Tallcase Clock

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George II Japanned & Faux Tortoise Tallcase Clock
George II Japanned & Faux Tortoise Tallcase Clock
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Description
George II Japanned and faux tortoise tallcase clock, the dial signed "D. Cambro / London," mid-18th century, with pointed gilt finials above an arched glazed door revealing a brass and pewter clock face with with foliate spandrels, Roman hour markers and Arabic minute markers, the matted center with date aperture and with subsidiary seconds ring, signed on a plaque in the center "D. Cambro / London" and with strike/silent lever above, the eight day five pillar movement with anchor escapement and strike on bell, the case decorated throughout with Chinoiserie vignettes on a faux tortoiseshell ground and with an arched door having an applied New York dealer's label for "Hennor's etc." the decoration refreshed, the works possibly associated, repairs, restorations. 96" H x 20" W x 10" D. Note: D. Cambro is recorded as a member of the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers, and several examples of his verge watches from the mid-18th century have come to market.
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George II Japanned & Faux Tortoise Tallcase Clock

Estimate $1,500 - $2,500
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Starting Price $300
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