A GEORGE III MAHOGANY LONGCASE CLOCK WITH MOONPHASE SIGNED RICHARD TAYLOR, LONDON, CIRCA 1780 of unusual small original size, the break-arch hood with scrolling pediment and three brass finials, with free standing fluted columns with brass mounts to the front angles, and glazed side apertures, the trunk with break-arch moulded door over a plinth base, the 12 inch break-arch brass dial with gilt pierced spandrels and silvered Roman chapter ring with Arabic five minute markers, the gilt matted centre with silvered name plate signed 'Richard Taylor London', with chamfered date aperture and silvered subsidiary seconds dial, the eight day weight driven movement united by five knopped pillars, with anchor escapement striking on a bell, with pendulum, two weights, winder and case key, 231cm high Please note:This clock will not be on view at our South Kensington gallery but will be included in the viewing at Chiswick. Provenance: From a private collection. Condition: Seen running in owner's home, but not fully tested or guaranteed.