A rare George III blue Chinoiserie lacquer longcase clock signed Hugh Munshall, London, circa 1765
97 in. [246 cm] H
22 ½ in. [57 cm] W
10 ½ in. [27 cm] D
A very fine example of the “pagoda top” form of tall clock with exceptionally well preserved decoration in the rarest of colors, blue. The case with an arched door profusely decorated with gilt Chinoiserie figures engaged in various pursuits among foliage and fanciful pavilions in a watery landscape, the plinth with similar panel above a moulded skirting, the trunk further painted with gilt flowers, scrolls and shells enhanced with red, the hood with columns supporting a pediment pierced with a sound fret below three gilt finials; the brass dial with strike silent ring in the arch above gilt spandrels and a silvered chapter ring enclosing a signature plaque in the matted center; the two train brass movement with anchor escapement, rack striking the hours on a bell.
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