Lot 41: A George III Mahogany Eight-Day Longcase Clock by John Wickes of Ormskirk
A George III mahogany longcase clock, the dial signed for the maker John Wickes of Ormskirk. The case is constructed from mahogany with flame mahogany veneers to the trunk door and base section. The hood features a swan-neck pediment decorated with ebonized and gilt-painted scrolling foliate patterns, supported by fluted pilasters. The trunk door is designed with a shaped top and boxwood stringing. The square painted dial has a cream-coloured ground, featuring an outer track with Arabic numerals for minutes and an inner ring with Roman numerals for hours. Hand-painted floral motifs decorate the dial centre and spandrels. The clock is fitted with a mechanical weight-driven striking movement, indicated by two winding holes to the dial face.
Condition report:
The painted dial exhibits significant fine crazing and cracking across the entire surface. Two modern adhesive lot stickers are present on the exterior of the hood glass. The mahogany case shows scattered surface scratches, scuffs, and minor dings consistent with age and use. There is fading and minor loss to the gilt-painted decoration on the swan-neck pediment. The movement is untested. The weights, pendulum, and winding key are not present.
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