Joseph Windmills, London, circa 1700, hood with sarcophagus top with gilt finials and gilt appliques, fine square gilt and silvered dial engraved "Windmills London", Roman chapter ring, second hand and date aperture, brass eight day movement, each gilt applied spandrel centering a mask motif, waisted case with finely grained burlwood veneers, door and base set with gilt spandrel appliques, base centering a gilt medallion depicting Cupid, stepped base with ebonized bun feet, 105-1/2 x 20 x 10-1/2 in.˜Provenance: The Estate of Thomas W. Wood of Richmond and Williamsburg, Virginia
Condition
some restorations and possible veneering at top of sarcophagus; finials, door hinges and feet replaced, one columnette lacking brass capital, some minor patches and repairs to hood door, case door lacking escutcheon, bell for works possibly replaced, saddle board and case appear to be good