William Withers (, ca. 1760)
A George III musical longcase clock in mahgany case made for the German market, gilt brass dial with openwork corner ornaments, silvered chapter ring and 'Schlag-Nicht schlag'/ 'Chime- Nicht Chime' to the arch, the movement with 16 bells and hour striking bell, minute and calendar diaposal to the centre. Signed 'W. Withers, London'. England, c. 1770. H. 255 cm. W. 52 cm. D. 25 cm.
Provenance: The Danish art collector and international businessman Mr. Johan Poul Quaade (1888–1958).
Condition report on request. No guarantee of the function of the clock work.
Carpets, varia, furniture, clocks, 28 February 2018