A George III red-japanned longcase clock
Alexander Mitchelson, London. Circa 1780
CASE: pagoda-topped and decorated with chinoiserie designs (numerous losses)
DIAL: 12 in. wide brass dial with foliate spandrels to silvered chapter ring, matted centre with recessed seconds disc, date square and applied signature plaque 'Alex.r Mitchelson/London', with strike/silent disc in the arch
MOVEMENT: five pillars, with anchor escapement and rack strike on bell; two weights, pendulum
102 in. (259 cm.) high, 21½ in. (52 cm.) wide, 9¾ in. (25 cm.) deep
A George III red-japanned longcase clock
Alexander Mitchelson, London. Circa 1780
CASE: pagoda-topped and decorated with chinoiserie designs (numerous losses)
DIAL: 12 in. wide brass dial with foliate spandrels to silvered chapter ring, matted centre with recessed seconds disc, date square and applied signature plaque 'Alex.r Mitchelson/London', with strike/silent disc in the arch
MOVEMENT: five pillars, with anchor escapement and rack strike on bell; two weights, pendulum
102 in. (259 cm.) high, 21½ in. (52 cm.) wide, 9¾ in. (25 cm.) deep
