A Fine Late 18th Century London Mahogany Longcase Clock by Kenneth Maclennan

Name: A Fine Late 18th Century London Mahogany Longcase Clock by Kenneth Maclennan
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA674069
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

Description

A lovely quality and impressive late 18th Century mahogany LONGCASE CLOCK in full working order.

The case is superb and typical of the design of London-made clocks of the period with it's pagoda top, brass inlay to columns that flank the hood door. The long trunk door is veneered in the finest flame mahogany.

The eight day movement has been professionally cleaned and it strikes on the hours on a bell and retains its original brass pendulum. The dial features a subsidiary seconds dial, original blued steel hands, date aperture and Strike/Silent control in the arch.

The engraved signature of the maker Kenneth Maclennan of London can be seen at the base.

Perfect working order and guaranteed for two years. 7ft 8inches tall overall (234cm)

c.1780

**Kenneth Maclennan worked at 9, Mays Buildings, St Martins Lane, London from 1776-1825. A maker of some note, he made scientific instruments as well as clocks and a clock by him featured in the renowned "Weatherfield Collection" which was dispersed in the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

234cm (92.13")

Declaration

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA674069

Dealers Internal Reference

Stock No: 576/2019/PFK

Dealers Notes

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Description

A lovely quality and impressive late 18th Century mahogany LONGCASE CLOCK in full working order.

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The case is superb and typical of the design of London-made clocks of the period with it's pagoda top, brass inlay to columns that flank the hood door.

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

The long trunk door is veneered in the finest flame mahogany.

fig 1. A FINE LATE 18TH CENTURY LONDON MAHOGANY LONGCASE CLOCK BY KENNETH MACLENNAN — fig 1. A Fine Late 18th Century London Mahogany Longcase Clock by Kenneth Maclennan

The eight day movement has been professionally cleaned and it strikes on the hours on a bell and retains its original brass pendulum. The dial features a subsidiary seconds dial, original blued steel hands, date aperture and Strike/Silent control in the arch.

fig 2. A FINE LATE 18TH CENTURY LONDON MAHOGANY LONGCASE CLOCK BY KENNETH MACLENNAN — fig 2. A Fine Late 18th Century London Mahogany Longcase Clock by Kenneth Maclennan

The engraved signature of the maker Kenneth Maclennan of London can be seen at the base.

Perfect working order and guaranteed for two years. 7ft 8inches tall overall (234cm)

c.1780

Kenneth Maclennan worked at 9, Mays Buildings, St Martins Lane, London from 1776-1825. A maker of some note, he made scientific instruments as well as clocks and a clock by him featured in the renowned "Weatherfield Collection" which was dispersed in the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions

Height

234cm (92.13")

Date of Manufacture

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA674069

Dealers Internal Ref

Stock No: 576/2019/PFK

About the Dealer

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath