A George III black japanned Chinoiserie decorated tall case clockJohn Coates, Tetburyfourth quarter 18th centuryThe twelve-inch arched brass dial with silvered chapter ring having Roman hours and Arabic minutes with subsidiary seconds dial and date aperature to the engraved matte center, the arch with engraved plate inscribed JOHN COATES TETBURY FECIT., the twin train movement with four ringed pillars striking on a bell. height 98 1/2in (250cm)Provenance: sold Sothebys, New York, 23 January 1998, lot 261.Property from the Collection of Craig Wright.