267/12: MESHACH BRITTAN of DEVIZES: a wonderful 18th century mahogany Longcase Clock in lovely original condition. The CASE is of solid mahogany with an unusual and impressive carved and gilded pediment incorporating an eagle; long trunk door flanked by blind fretwork carving; panelled base and solid ogee feet. The eight-day MOVEMENT which is signed in the arch, strikes hours on a bell whilst the good dial incorporates subsidiary seconds; inner date ring and "rolling moon" in the arch. Professionally cleaned and in full working order. 7ft 10ins high. * Meschach Brittan is recorded working in Devizes (Wiltshire) and died in 1777. c.1760

8day, clock, longase, mahogany