A Queen Anne Figured Walnut Tall Case Clock, In. Rudrupp, Amersham, 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 engraved matte center within cast spandrels, inscribed 'In. Rudrupp Amersham', the twin train movement with five knopped and finned pillars, and anchor escapement striking on a bell.

The molded cornice with blind fret carved frieze over a square glazed dial door, flanked by turned barley twist engaged colonettes and rectangular molded sidelights. The rectangular waist with molded and feather banded door and bullseye glass, above a conforming molded box base, raised on bracket feet.

Dimensions: Height 82 1/2in; width 20 1/2in; depth 10 1/2in.

Provenance: Property from the Collection of an English Gentleman.

The case with heavy wear and loss of veneer, especially to the lower half due to moisture in storage (most of veneer loss is retained). Mildew to interior and exterior of case; mild odor present. Shrinkage and age cracks. Repairs and replacements throughout. 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.