Small Scottish Domestic Regulator Longcase Clock (Scotland, C. 1830)

19th century

Sold by Worboys Antiques

Description

A rather fine and original regulator longcase clock. Made for a domestic house, this clock has an accurate and finely made movement, orporating a centre sweep seconds hand, and a dead beat pin wheel escapement and maintaining power on the going train. The solid mahogany case is of typical Scottish Regency form having a dome hood, 1/4 side columns, a figured door and bracket feet. The 8 day movement sounds the hours on a bell and was made by John Webster of Edinburgh, who is listed as working in Edinburgh 1826-1869.

Current Condition

The case is 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

48.00cm wide 200.00cm high 23.00cm deep (18.90 inches wide 78.74 inches high 9.06 inches deep)

Physical Dimensions

Height

200cm (78.74")

Width

48cm (18.90")

Depth

23cm (9.06")

Declaration

Worboys Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA585829

Dealers Notes

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Description

A rather fine and original regulator longcase clock.

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Made for a domestic house, this clock has an accurate and finely made movement, orporating a centre sweep seconds hand, and a dead beat pin wheel escapement and maintaining power on the going train.

Worboys Antiques

The solid mahogany case is of typical Scottish Regency form having a dome hood, 1/4 side columns, a figured door and bracket feet. The 8 day movement sounds the hours on a bell and was made by John Webster of Edinburgh, who is listed as working in Edinburgh 1826-1869.

fig 1. Small Scottish Domestic Regulator Longcase Clock (Scotland, c. 1830) — fig 1. Small Scottish Domestic Regulator Longcase Clock (Scotland, C. 1830)

Current Condition

The case is 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

48.00cm wide 200.00cm high 23.00cm deep (18.90 inches wide 78.74 inches high 9.06 inches deep)