What materials are traditional in Scottish longcase clock construction?

Scottish longcase clocks typically feature cases made from flame mahogany or oak veneers, enclosing brass movement mechanisms and painted iron or enamel dials.

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Scottish Victorian Mahogany Longcase Clock

Name: Scottish Victorian Mahogany Longcase Clock
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1190794
Price: 1250 GBP
Availability: InStock

19th century

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Description

This exquisite Scottish Victorian longcase clock, crafted by J. Wilde of Dundee, showcases superb craftsmanship and timeless elegance. The eight-day movement is housed within a magnificent hood, featuring a swan neck pediment crowned with a central brass finial. Flanking the arched glass door, elegantly turned columns frame a painted clock face, depicting a charming couple beneath a tree, with vibrant spandrels symbolizing the four seasons. The cream-colored dial, with black Roman numerals, includes two subsidiary dials for seconds and date. Resting upon bracket feet, the case is enveloped in stunning flame mahogany veneers. In superb condition, this distinguished clock embodies Victorian artistry and historical charm

Physical Dimensions

Height

220cm (86.61")

Width

50cm (19.69")

Depth

25cm (9.84")

Declaration

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Victorian Mahogany Longcase Clock to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

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SA1190794

Dealers Internal Reference

SAI2178

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All measurements are done to the widest point .

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Description

This exquisite Scottish Victorian longcase clock, crafted by J. Wilde of Dundee, showcases superb craftsmanship and timeless elegance.

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The eight-day movement is housed within a magnificent hood, featuring a swan neck pediment crowned with a central brass finial.

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

Flanking the arched glass door, elegantly turned columns frame a painted clock face, depicting a charming couple beneath a tree, with vibrant spandrels symbolizing the four seasons. The cream-colored dial, with black Roman numerals, includes two subsidiary dials for seconds and date. Resting upon bracket feet, the case is enveloped in stunning flame mahogany veneers. In superb condition, this distinguished clock embodies Victorian artistry and historical charm

Physical Dimensions

Height

220cm (86.61")

Width

50cm (19.69")

Depth

25cm (9.84")

Date of Manufacture

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this Victorian Mahogany Longcase Clock to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1190794

Dealers Internal Ref

SAI2178

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A family run business , second generation of antique dealers est 1977 with 3 warehouses over 6000 sq ft

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A Victorian longcase clock, commonly referred to as a grandfather clock, is a pendulum-driven timepiece housed in a tall, freestanding wooden cabinet produced during the reign of Queen Victoria.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-cut dovetail cabinet joints, original weight-driven mechanical movements, hand-painted dial artwork, and age-appropriate oxidisation on metal components.

Place the clock as a focal architectural anchor in an entrance hallway, landing, or dining room, paired with minimalist contemporary artwork and muted paint palettes to contrast the dark timber.

Keep the timber case away from direct heat sources and damp environments, dust regularly with a soft dry cloth, and apply a natural beeswax polish annually to nourish the wood.

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