Scottish Mahogany Longcase Clock 19th Century

Name: Quality Antique 19th Century Scottish Mahogany Long Case Clock
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1212151
Price: 2950 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectClocks
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialMahogany, Brass, Glass
ColourDark Brown
MotifsSwan-neck pediment, Brass dial spandrels, Fluted columns, Carved rosettes
SizeH 210 cm (83 in) x W 50 cm (20 in) x D 24 cm (9 in)

This nineteenth-century Scottish longcase clock is a Victorian mahogany piece standing 210 cm high, 50 cm wide, and 24 cm deep. The dark brown timber case features an ornate swan-neck pediment decorated with carved rosettes, fluted columns framing the glass door, and a single hinged trunk door with a brass lock plate. The brass dial includes intricate spandrels in the corners, an engraved break arch signed John Campbell Glasgow, silvered chapter rings with black Roman numerals, a subsidiary seconds dial, and a date aperture. Positioned in a study, library, or hallway, the clock operates via an eight-day movement that strikes on a bell, driven by weights and controlled by a pendulum accessed through the lower door. The polished dark mahogany displays natural grain variations throughout the tall trunk and stepped base. This traditional timepiece combines functional horology with classic architectural cabinetry suitable for formal interior settings.

FAQs

A Scottish longcase clock is a tall, weight-driven pendulum clock enclosed within a timber cabinet, produced in Scotland during the 18th and 19th centuries. These clocks display distinct regional cabinetmaking traits, including swan-neck pediments, local maker signatures, and fine mahogany construction.

Cabinetmakers primarily used solid mahogany and mahogany veneers for the outer case, with brass, steel, and iron employed for the internal movement mechanisms. Dials were commonly manufactured from brass with cast corner spandrels or painted iron plates.

Authentic period longcase clocks display hand-cut gear teeth, hand-engraved dial details or cast brass spandrels, and traditional joinery such as hand-cut dovetails in the case. Regional maker signatures on the dial face or backplate further assist in establishing provenance.

Position the clock as a focal piece in an entryway, wide hallway, or formal study to highlight its vertical scale and rich timber grain. Pair the dark mahogany casing with neutral wall finishes and period architectural mouldings to ground the room.

Dust the mahogany case regularly with a soft microfibre cloth and apply beeswax polish sparingly along the grain to maintain the finish. The mechanical movement requires periodic servicing by a professional horologist every five to seven years.

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Quality Antique 19th Century Scottish Mahogany Long Case Clock

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