A mid 18th century lacquered Chinoiserie decorated tavern clock John Austin, Uxbridge The 30 inch octagonal dial signed on three of the eight sides of the moulded dial frame JOHN / AUSTIN / UXBRIDGE, over a trunk with 18 inch rectangular door decorated in silvered and gilt gesso with a tea ceremony scene, to a shaped chisel-foot decorated with gilt flowerheads, the sides similar, the 23inch chapter ring with bold Arabic five minute markers and flowerhead 'half quarter' marks, and large Roman numerals with pierced counter-poised brass hands, the weight driven movement with small rectangular plates united by four knopped and ringed pillars, with a five-wheel train to an anchor escapement, the weight descending via two pulleys mounted to the underside of the top of the case. 1.57m (5ft 2ins) high. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * TP * VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium. TP Lot will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com