Quality Inlaid Brass Faced Mahogany Georgian Grandfather Clock by John Douglas of Galston

Name: Quality Inlaid Brass Faced Mahogany Georgian Grandfather Clock by John Douglas of Galston
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1148745
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Georgian Antiques

Description

Circa 1800. Quality inlaid brass faced mahogany Georgian grandfather clock by John Douglas of Galston. Surmounted by a shaped cornice with carved paterae, the silvered brass dial with Roman numerals and a secondary minute hand bearing the makers name. The clockface door flanked by fluted pillars with brass supports above a chequered inlaid door with Sheraton-style shell inlay & the base with further shell and chequered inlay. Lovely rich colour and patina.

A label inside the door notes that John Douglas had a clockmakers business in Galston prior to 1824 and the case of this clock having Sheraton string inlay is believed to be from around 1800. He then moved to Dumbarton where he died in 1837 and was succeeded by his son Walter Douglas who transferred the business back to Galston that same year.

Physical Dimensions

Height

225cm (88.58")

Width

52cm (20.47")

Depth

35cm (13.78")

Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this piece to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1148745

Dealers Internal Reference

34250

Description

Circa 1800. Quality inlaid brass faced mahogany Georgian grandfather clock by John Douglas of Galston.

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Surmounted by a shaped cornice with carved paterae, the silvered brass dial with Roman numerals and a secondary minute hand bearing the makers name.

Georgian Antiques

The clockface door flanked by fluted pillars with brass supports above a chequered inlaid door with Sheraton-style shell inlay & the base with further shell and chequered inlay. Lovely rich colour and patina.

fig 1. Quality inlaid brass faced mahogany Georgian grandfather clock by John Douglas of Galston — fig 1. Quality Inlaid Brass Faced Mahogany Georgian Grandfather Clock by John Douglas of Galston

A label inside the door notes that John Douglas had a clockmakers business in Galston prior to 1824 and the case of this clock having Sheraton string inlay is believed to be from around 1800. He then moved to Dumbarton where he died in 1837 and was succeeded by his son Walter Douglas who transferred the business back to Galston that same year.