William Cox, Devizes
For the fascinating history of William Cox, clockmaker in the run-up to becoming an Australian national hero please follow the link: https://www.wiltshireclocks.co.uk/about/press
This is an oak cased Cox longcase in typical stylistic form, with three ball finials atop a "dutch" style pediment, the shaped integrated columns to the hood with reeded canted corners to the trunk, with the trunk door echoing the dial shape.
The dial (12") with secondary seconds dial and calendar feature, additional floral decoration to the centre and geometric design in the corners with floral gesso decoration.
Purchased locally by me with advised single family provenance.
Overall height to top of centre finial is 92"
Price: £5950