Antiques: Excellent timing and high value for old clock with Chinese decoration

Q: I recently acquired this clock that apparently came from England nearly 100 years ago. I know that during the 1700s and early 1800s England traded extensively with the Orient. One result was that things Chinese were popular in England, and even English manufacturers copied Chinese imports. This tall case clock is 240 cm high (95 inches) and painted red with Chinese scenes and designs done in enamel and gilt. The brass arch top dial has the name JOHN SAUNDERS, LONDON inscribed. There is a stri