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Markwick Markham, London, a good early George III ebonised, ormolu mounted and brass inlaid table clock for the Turkish market, the signed silvered dial with three train movement chiming on 8 bells, and striking on a further bell, tune selection 'A Minuett' or 'A March' to the arch, strike/not strike and chime/not chime subsidiary small dials to the upper spandrels, date aperture, the engraved backplate signed, the bell-top case with folding handle and four pineapple finials, arched side frets and pendant corner mounts, all on stepped bracket feet 53 x 35cm (21 x 14in) Markwick Markham (1725-1805) specialised in clocks for the Turkish market. Several clocks of similar design have appeared on the market in recent years. converted from verge to anchor escapement.Conditionconverted from verge to anchor escapement.  Later retaining brackets for movement backplate into case.  Currently ticking but not striking/chiming. 

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