A George II oak longcase clock with eight day movement striking on a bell, the 12-inch square brass dial with silvered chapter ring framing a matt centre with subsidiary seconds, date aperture and silvered plaque, inscribed 'John Brice Sandwich', cornered with cast and pierced gilt mask and scroll spandrels, the hood with stepped caddy top and four gilt ball finials above a glazed door and turned columns, the trunk with rectangular door, on a plain base and plinth, height 222cm (alterations and restoration), with pendulum and two weights. Note: John Brice is a recorded clockmaker working in Sandwich, Kent, apprenticed in 1723, made free in 1740 and died in 1755. Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.