Clockwise is delighted to offer this magnificent Georgian longcase clock from South Shields. The maker is John Pile, a clock maker of some repute recorded working in Newcastle from 1782 to 1797. Dating from circa 1785 this fabulous inlaid and cross banded oak clock stands at an impressive 7 feet 8 inches tall on bracket feet. The case has a lovely rich colour and patina with boxwood inlay to the base and the trunk. The decorative door retains its original lock and key and there are chamfered edges to the trunk with scrolling boxwood inlay. The hood is surmounted by elegant original fretwork and a central pediment with finial. There is dentil work to both the hood and upper trunk and the glazed door is flanked by tapered reeded columns with brass capitals at each end.The 13 inch painted arched dial is in lovely condition depicting a rural scene with a lady gazing at her suitor and with flowers to each corner. The white enamel dial has a subsidiary seconds dial and is signed ‘Joh...