A good Kentish tavern clock, the 8-Day timepiece movement in a black and gilt chinoiserie case of rare small size. This clock was most probably made for the Ancient Bell tavern in Maidstone as indicated on the white dial.
Height: 44 in (112 cm)
Width: 21 in (53.5 cm)
*Thomas Sutton was apprenticed to Richard Cutbush in Maidstone prior to working on his own account from 1790 until 1823.
Signed / Inscribed
Thos. SUTTON MAIDSTONE