A George III mahogany bracket clock
by Francis Lake, Taunton, circa 1770-1795, the arched pad top surmounted with a cast brass swing-handle, the circular convex glass door enclosing an 8 inch brass dial with Roman and Arabic numerals, signed F.Lake Taunton, the fusee movement with gong striking on a bell, the front of case with two fretted brass panels, the sides with matching arched panels and pull repeat ribbon, set on four gilt metal bracket supports, complete with mahogany wall mounting bracket, the clock 15.5in (39.5cm) high, 13in (33cm) wide.