Georgian Longcase Clock by John Gibson of Edinburgh

Name: Georgian Longcase Clock by John Gibson of Edinburgh
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA342982
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by Georgian Antiques

Description

Circa 1775, George III mahogany longcase clock by John Gibson of Edinburgh. The case has a stylish typical Edinburgh horn top with carved flowerheads on the ends of the horns, and two fluted full columns. The silver face has a calendar and Roman and Arabic numerals. There is stylish foliate engraving on the sides and mythical seahorses. The flame mahogany door is also typical of Edinburgh clocks, with a shaped top and rounded mouldings, with fluted pilasters either side. The large base has similar pilasters again and finishes on bracket feet. Serviced and working.

Physical Dimensions

Height

219cm (86.22")

Width

47cm (18.50")

Depth

22cm (8.66")

Declaration

Georgian Antiques has dated this piece to the 1750s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA342982

Dealers Internal Reference

21307

Description

Circa 1775, George III mahogany longcase clock by John Gibson of Edinburgh.

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The case has a stylish typical Edinburgh horn top with carved flowerheads on the ends of the horns, and two fluted full columns.

Georgian Antiques

The silver face has a calendar and Roman and Arabic numerals. There is stylish foliate engraving on the sides and mythical seahorses. The flame mahogany door is also typical of Edinburgh clocks, with a shaped top and rounded mouldings, with fluted pilasters either side. The large base has similar pilasters again and finishes on bracket feet. Serviced and working.