Scottish Drumhead Longcase Clock (Scotland, 1830 to 1850)

19th century

Sold by Worboys Antiques

Description

An attractive mid 19th century mahogany longcase clock, of a typical Scottish drumhead form. The case has a circular hood with a carved cresting and a long glazed door and a bombe shaped base. Visible within the door are the brass weights and wood rod brass pendulum. It has a white and gilt enamel dial, showing a subsidiary date and seconds dial which is signed by the maker A.Paxton of Airdrie, near Glasgow. The 8 day movement strikes the hours on a gong.

Current Condition

The case and dial are in excellent original condition. The movement has been fully serviced and is guaranteed for 12 months. If you would like a video clip of this clock striking please email us.

Dimensions

57.00cm wide 205.00cm high 27.00cm deep (22.44 inches wide 80.71 inches high 10.63 inches deep)

Physical Dimensions

Height

205cm (80.71")

Width

57cm (22.44")

Depth

27cm (10.63")

Declaration

Worboys Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA502086

Dealers Notes

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Description

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It has a white and gilt enamel dial, showing a subsidiary date and seconds dial which is signed by the maker A.

Worboys Antiques

Paxton of Airdrie, near Glasgow. The 8 day movement strikes the hours on a gong.

fig 1. Scottish Drumhead Longcase Clock (Scotland, 1830 to 1850)

Current Condition

The case and dial are in excellent original condition. The movement has been fully serviced and is guaranteed for 12 months. If you would like a video clip of this clock striking please email us.

Dimensions

57.00cm wide 205.00cm high 27.00cm deep (22.44 inches wide 80.71 inches high 10.63 inches deep)