An 18th century black japanned longcase clock by Joseph Grey of Durham

An 18th century black japanned longcase clock by Joseph Grey of Durham, the eight day brass movement with four turned pillars, with an anchor escapement striking on a bell, the arched dial with a silvered chapter ring and seconds dial, with Roman and Arabic numerals, with a date aperture, with scrolling foliage, masks and dolphin spandrels, signed 'JOSPH GREY DURHAM', the case decorated in gilt with chinoiserie scenes of figures, birds, pagodas and trees, with blind-fret carved panels and giltwood urn finials, 260.5cm high.

Provenance: W. A. Pinn & Sons, Sible Hedington, Essex, 5th March 1990.

Baillie records Joseph Grey as working before 1756 and died in 1768.