A Queen Anne Burl Walnut Tall Case Clock, Philip Abbot, London, First Quarter 18th Century.

The twelve-inch square brass dial with silvered chapter ring having Roman hours and Arabic minutes with a subsidiary seconds dial, date aperture and two arbors to the matte center within cast spandrels, inscribed 'Philip Abbot London', the twin train movement with five knopped and finned pillars, and anchor escapement striking on a bell.

The molded cornice and frieze over a square glazed dial door, flanked by turned barley twist engaged colonettes and rectangular sidelights. The rectangular waist with conforming molded door, above a molded box base.

Dimensions: Height 85 1/2in; width 20 1/2in; depth 10 1/2in.

Provenance: Property from the Collection of an English Gentleman.

Footnote: Philip Abbot is listed as a member in The Clockmakers' Company of London directory in 1703.

The case and dial are likely together by association. The case with typical marks, wear, nick, and surface scratches commensurate with age and use. The dial door with a crack to the glass. Shrinkage and age cracks. Repairs, replacements and rebuilding throughout. No glass to dial door, one side light with cracked glass. The dial and movement appear to be in an overall restored condition. With pendulum, two weights and case key. 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.