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Scottish Mahogany Grandfather Clock Alex Burb, Anstruther
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Scottish Mahogany Grandfather Clock Alex Burb, Anstruther

19th century
Description

Fabulous Scottish mahogany longcase clock by Alexander Burd of Anstruther, presented in excellent antique condition and fully serviced.

The eight-day movement is housed within an elegant case featuring a swan-neck pediment with brass eagle finials, barley-twist columns and an arched glazed hood. The original painted dial is richly decorated with a three-masted sailing ship and coastal lighthouse scenes, retaining its brass hands, Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial and date aperture.

The beautifully figured flame mahogany case features a bow-front trunk door flanked by barley-twist columns, above a matching flame mahogany base on bracket feet. Possessing a rich colour and wonderful aged patina, this handsome Scottish longcase clock displays the craftsmanship, character and charm sought after in fine period clocks. Minor age-related wear is commensurate with age.

Date of Manufacture

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

Physical Dimensions
Height
220cm (86.61")
Width
52.5cm (20.67")
Depth
27cm (10.63")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1245462
Dealers Internal Reference
SAI4358
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Description
Fabulous Scottish mahogany longcase clock by Alexander Burd of Anstruther, presented in excellent antique condition and fully serviced.
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The eight-day movement is housed within an elegant case featuring a swan-neck pediment with brass eagle finials, barley-twist columns and an arched glazed hood.
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

The original painted dial is richly decorated with a three-masted sailing ship and coastal lighthouse scenes, retaining its brass hands, Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial and date aperture.

fig 1. A 19th-century Scottish mahogany longcase clock featuring a swan-neck pediment with brass eagle finials, spiral-turned side columns, and a painted dial depicting a sailing vessel and lighthouses.
fig 1. Scottish Mahogany Grandfather Clock Alex Burb, Anstruther

The beautifully figured flame mahogany case features a bow-front trunk door flanked by barley-twist columns, above a matching flame mahogany base on bracket feet. Possessing a rich colour and wonderful aged patina, this handsome Scottish longcase clock displays the craftsmanship, character and charm sought after in fine period clocks. Minor age-related wear is commensurate with age.

Date of Manufacture

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

Height
220cm (86.61")
Width
52.5cm (20.67")
Depth
27cm (10.63")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1245462
Dealers Internal Ref
SAI4358
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

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

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Archive I A 19th-century Scottish mahogany longcase clock featuring a swan-neck pediment with brass eagle finials, spiral-turned side columns, and a painted dial depicting a sailing vessel and lighthouses.

Scottish Mahogany Grandfather Clock Alex Burb, Anstruther

Archive II A 19th-century Scottish mahogany longcase clock featuring a swan-neck pediment with brass eagle finials, spiral-turned side columns, and a painted dial depicting a sailing vessel and lighthouses. View II
Archive III A 19th-century Scottish mahogany longcase clock featuring a swan-neck pediment with brass eagle finials, spiral-turned side columns, and a painted dial depicting a sailing vessel and lighthouses. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century Scottish mahogany longcase clock featuring a swan-neck pediment with brass eagle finials, spiral-turned side columns, and a painted dial depicting a sailing vessel and lighthouses. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century Scottish mahogany longcase clock featuring a swan-neck pediment with brass eagle finials, spiral-turned side columns, and a painted dial depicting a sailing vessel and lighthouses. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century Scottish mahogany longcase clock featuring a swan-neck pediment with brass eagle finials, spiral-turned side columns, and a painted dial depicting a sailing vessel and lighthouses. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century Scottish mahogany longcase clock featuring a swan-neck pediment with brass eagle finials, spiral-turned side columns, and a painted dial depicting a sailing vessel and lighthouses. View VII
Archive VIII A 19th-century Scottish mahogany longcase clock featuring a swan-neck pediment with brass eagle finials, spiral-turned side columns, and a painted dial depicting a sailing vessel and lighthouses. View VIII
Archive IX A 19th-century Scottish mahogany longcase clock featuring a swan-neck pediment with brass eagle finials, spiral-turned side columns, and a painted dial depicting a sailing vessel and lighthouses. View IX
Archive X A 19th-century Scottish mahogany longcase clock featuring a swan-neck pediment with brass eagle finials, spiral-turned side columns, and a painted dial depicting a sailing vessel and lighthouses. View X
Archive XI A 19th-century Scottish mahogany longcase clock featuring a swan-neck pediment with brass eagle finials, spiral-turned side columns, and a painted dial depicting a sailing vessel and lighthouses. View XI
Archive XII A 19th-century Scottish mahogany longcase clock featuring a swan-neck pediment with brass eagle finials, spiral-turned side columns, and a painted dial depicting a sailing vessel and lighthouses. View XII
Archive XIII A 19th-century Scottish mahogany longcase clock featuring a swan-neck pediment with brass eagle finials, spiral-turned side columns, and a painted dial depicting a sailing vessel and lighthouses. View XIII
Archive XIV A 19th-century Scottish mahogany longcase clock featuring a swan-neck pediment with brass eagle finials, spiral-turned side columns, and a painted dial depicting a sailing vessel and lighthouses. View XIV
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A 19th-century Scottish mahogany longcase clock featuring a swan-neck pediment with brass eagle finials, spiral-turned side columns, and a painted dial depicting a sailing vessel and lighthouses.
Scottish Mahogany Grandfather Clock Alex Burb, Anstruther
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectLongcase Clocks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Painted Iron, Glass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSwan-neck pediment, Barley twist columns, Brass eagle finials, Flame mahogany veneers
  • SizeH 220 cm (87 in) x W 52.5 cm (21 in) x D 27 cm (11 in)

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Scottish longcase clocks of the 19th century are characterised by prominent flame mahogany cabinetry, robust proportions, spiral-turned or barley-twist columns, and painted iron dials often depicting regional or maritime scenes.

These timepieces were typically constructed using solid mahogany and flame mahogany veneers over oak or pine carcasses, paired with painted sheet-iron dials, brass movements, and cast brass decorative finials.

Authentic period examples feature hand-drawn or painted maker signatures on the dial centre, period-correct movement mounting board (seatboard) wear, hand-cut gear teeth, and original timber patination consistent with age.

A longcase clock serves as a strong architectural anchor when positioned in an entry hallway, formal dining space, or library, creating contrast against neutral wall tones and minimalist furnishings.

Mechanical longcase clocks require regular weight-winding, periodic oiling of the brass movement by a specialist every three to five years, and placement on a stable, level surface in a climate-controlled environment.
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