John Barton, Manchester: a handsome George III mahogany longcase clock, the brass dial with silvered roman chapter ring, with arabic outer numerals, matted centre, strike silent dial to centre, date aperture, moon phase to the arch, cherub and scrollwork spandrels, two train movement with anchor escapement striking on a bell, the case with swan neck pediment above an arched door flanked by fluted columns, line inlaid shaped rectangular waist door flanked by fluted quadrants, panel base, feet detached but present, 93in. high without feet.