A GEORGIAN WALNUT CASED TABLE CLOCK

A GEORGIAN WALNUT CASED TABLE CLOCK, c.1730, by James Backhouse, Lancaster, the six pillar fusee movement with verge escapement and pull repeat on a bell, back plate engraved with grotesques, birds and foliate scrolls, 7" arched brass dial with foliate chased centre and silvered chapter ring with Roman and Arabic numerals, signature plaque, the arched with silver boss chased with an eagle inscribed "Tempus Fugit" and with calendar aperture below, the case with caddy top and brass carrying handle, pierced fretwork door panels, similar sound frets to the sides, moulded base and bracket feet, 11 1/2" x 20" (Illustrated) c.f. Biographical list of Clockmakers North Lancashire and South Westmoreland 1680-1900 by Susan Stuart for a biographical of a similar clock by Backhouse