Scottish Oak Longcase Clock

18th century

Sold by Worboys Antiques

Description

An 18th Century oak cased longcase clock from Edinburgh. It has an arch top hood with a dental molding and substantial gilt brass Corinthian capital columns. The trunk has a break arch long door and a shaped plinth base. The heavy brass dial has a silvered chapter ring and an engraved and silvered name plaque within the arch signed Sam Brown, Edinburgh (listed as a clockmaker 1750-1787.) The 8 day movement strikes the hours on a bell, and has a nice decorated pendulum bob.Inside the door is a period label saying "Samual Brown, opposite the guard, north side of the street Edinburgh 1750-87" (Scotland, c. 1770).

Dimensions

202.00cm high 55.00cm wide 25.00cm deep (79.53 inches high 21.65 inches wide 9.84 inches deep )

Current Condition

The case has been re-polished, the dial restored and the movement has been serviced in our own workshops and is guaranteed for 12 months. Delivery and set up available. If you would like a video clip f this clock striking and ticking please email us.

Declaration

Worboys Antiques has dated this piece to the 1750s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA289665

Dealers Notes

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Description

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The heavy brass dial has a silvered chapter ring and an engraved and silvered name plaque within the arch signed Sam Brown, Edinburgh (listed as a clockmaker 1750-1787.

Worboys Antiques

) The 8 day movement strikes the hours on a bell, and has a nice decorated pendulum bob.Inside the door is a period label saying "Samual Brown, opposite the guard, north side of the street Edinburgh 1750-87" (Scotland, c. 1770).

Dimensions

202.00cm high 55.00cm wide 25.00cm deep (79.53 inches high 21.65 inches wide 9.84 inches deep )

Current Condition

The case has been re-polished, the dial restored and the movement has been serviced in our own workshops and is guaranteed for 12 months. Delivery and set up available. If you would like a video clip f this clock striking and ticking please email us.

Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated this piece to the 1750s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA289665

About the Dealer

Worboys Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2005

Established since 1978, dealing in and restoring most antiques, specialising in clocks and furniture.

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