A BRITISH ISLE GEORGE III QUARTER SAWN OAK TALL CASE CLOCK, WITH CLOCK WORKS BY THOMAS WRIGHT (English 1711-1786) AND DIAL AND CASE ATTRIBUTED JAMES GRAY (Scottish active 1772-1822), the arched crest centering a bell form finial, within two adorsed swan neck scrolls in applied gilt bronze floret medallions, over an arched line inlaid frieze, above an arched glazed window opening to a tole painted clock face, with a Roman numeral painted dial, centering an abraded makers mark reading "Gray Edinborough [sic]," and hand hammered brass hands; the clockworks stamped twice "Wright Birm.," within ring turned tapered walnut columns, over a molded rail, above a figured mahogany and line inlaid panel, over a pointed arch inlaid pendulum door, surmounting a rectangular line inlaid base, raised on bracket feet, and joined by a shaped skirt, including one weight. Height: 85" Width: 20" Depth: 9 1/2"

The makers hand applied mark on the dial is now obscured into a very faint partial signature, which is visible only under very restrictive lighting conditions. Some veneer chips, surface scratches, apparent repairs, patina on the metal mounts, replaced pulls, lacking original lock and pendulum, replaced pulley, applied gilt foil Art Deco decals, various apparent restorative attempts, overall in good to very good condition, wear commensurate with age and use.

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