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Fine Scottish Mahogany Longcase Clock
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Fine Scottish Mahogany Longcase Clock

18th century
Sold 22 November 2024 · Carse Antiques
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Fine early 19th century Georgian Scottish mahogany longcase clock by William Wright of Dunbar in very good original condition. This stunning Scottish longcase clock has a wonderful early flame mahogany veneered case with boxwood line inlay and reeded quarter columns. It stands very elegant. The case retains its original bracket feet. The hood has its original heavy grade brass cast bezel with the original glass. The dial is white enamel with original decorative brass hands. The movement is 8 day and completely original, striking on a bell on the hour. The movement has been fully cleaned and restored. The case trunk door has a brass lock with working key.

This clock would have easily retailed for over £5000 ten years ago which just goes to show what fantastic value for money they are now.

SIZE; 18" wide max by 8 1/2" deep max by exactly 7 foot high

CIRCA; 1810

Physical Dimensions
Height
213.5cm (84.06")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Declaration

Carse Antiques has dated this Scottish Mahogany Longcase Clock to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1047903
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Please note UK carriage prices quoted are for MAINLAND UK only and do not include Northern Ireland, Scottish islands etc. Postage costs quoted cover all areas.

Description
Fine early 19th century Georgian Scottish mahogany longcase clock by William Wright of Dunbar in very good original condition.
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This stunning Scottish longcase clock has a wonderful early flame mahogany veneered case with boxwood line inlay and reeded quarter columns.
Carse Antiques

It stands very elegant. The case retains its original bracket feet. The hood has its original heavy grade brass cast bezel with the original glass. The dial is white enamel with original decorative brass hands. The movement is 8 day and completely original, striking on a bell on the hour. The movement has been fully cleaned and restored. The case trunk door has a brass lock with working key.

fig 1. An upright mahogany longcase clock featuring a rounded hood with a brass dial and a tall wooden trunk with inlaid stringing.
fig 1. Fine Scottish Mahogany Longcase Clock

This clock would have easily retailed for over £5000 ten years ago which just goes to show what fantastic value for money they are now.

SIZE; 18" wide max by 8 1/2" deep max by exactly 7 foot high

CIRCA; 1810

Height
213.5cm (84.06")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Date of Manufacture

Carse Antiques has dated this Scottish Mahogany Longcase Clock to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1047903
Carse Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2011

Specialists in georgian and earlier furniture

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Trade Associations

Carse Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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An upright mahogany longcase clock featuring a rounded hood with a brass dial and a tall wooden trunk with inlaid stringing.
Fine Scottish Mahogany Longcase Clock
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An upright mahogany longcase clock featuring a rounded hood with a brass dial and a tall wooden trunk with inlaid stringing.
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  • ObjectClocks
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Glass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSwan neck pediment, Bracket feet, Boxwood stringing, Arch dial
  • SizeH 213.5 cm (84 in) x W 46 cm (18 in) x D 22 cm (9 in)

A Scottish longcase clock is a tall, weight-driven pendulum timekeeper featuring a wooden case, traditionally produced in Scotland during the 18th and 19th centuries, often characterised by distinct regional design variations and painted or brass dials.

These timepieces were typically constructed using native or imported hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut for the case, housing brass gear movements, iron weights, steel springs, and a glass face cover.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the hand-cut joinery in the case, the patination and wear on the wood, the signatures or makers marks on the dial, and the period-appropriate mechanical movement within.

Placing a tall case clock against a neutral wall in a hallway or living space highlights its architectural presence, allowing it to function as a focal point that contrasts traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design.

Preservation involves maintaining stable indoor humidity and temperature to prevent wood cracking, regular professional mechanical servicing, and avoiding direct sunlight to protect the timber finish.
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