A George II Red and Gilt Japanned Chinoiserie Decorated Tall Case Clock, Robert Newball, London, Second Quarter 18th Century

The 11 3/4-inch brass dial with lacquered chapter ring with Roman hours and Arabic minutes and engraved, 'Robert Newball / LONDON', having a subsidiary seconds dial, date aperture and two arbors to the matte center, within cast spandrels, the twin train movement with five knopped pillars, and anchor escapement striking on a bell. 

The hood with molded cornice above a blind fret carved frieze, the glazed dial door, flanked by a pair of engaged colonnettes to the front and rear, rectangular side lights, the cove molding over a rectangular waist with molded door and bullseye glass, above a molded box base, raised on bracket feet. 

Dimensions: Height 85 3/4in; width 18 3/4in; depth 9 3/4in.

Provenance: Sold Simpson Galleries, LLC, Houston, Texas, "Fine Art & Antiques", May 18, 2014, Lot 155.

The case with wear and refreshing to the decorated surface overall. Shrinkage and age cracks. Repairs and replacements throughout. The bullseye glass with multiple cracks. With pendulum and two weights. At the time the condition report was conducted, the clock was not currently maintaining power. We cannot guarantee the completeness or functionality of the clock's movement.