A GEORGE II EBONISED EIGHT-DAY STRIKING TABLE CLOCK

A GEORGE II EBONISED EIGHT-DAY STRIKING TABLE CLOCK
JOHN SIMPSON, LONDON, SECOND QUARTER 18TH CENTURY
The inverted bell top case with loop handle, the dial with 'strike/silent' to the arch, false pendulum and date apertures, signature plaque 'Jn. Simpson, London', the twin fusee movement converted to anchor escapement, with rack strike on bell and trip repeat
19 in. (48.2 cm.) high; 11 in. (28 cm.) wide; 7½ in. (19 cm.) deep