Lot 389
William Abbott, an 18th Century 8 day, 5 pillar movement striking on bell longcase clock with 30cm square dial signed Wm Abbott Sarson Fecit ( made in Sarson Hants ), silvered chapter ring, gilt spandrels, subsidiary second hand and calendar aperture, contained in a chinoiserie style and floral painted case, complete with pendulum, key and weights, 220cm h. William Abbott is recorded in Baillie, G.H. "Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World" as working in Sarson (Hants) during the early 18th century
SOLD £800
The hood has later added heavy bevelled glass panels. Though not currently running, we don not believe anything is missing from the clock in order for it to be made functional.