Small Scottish Mahogany Longcase Clock

19th century

Sold by Worboys Antiques

Description

A small mahogany Scottish longcase clock dating to around 1850 of excellent light colour. The case has a dome top hood, with a figured mahogany wavy top door, reeded quarter columns and a fielded figured base. It has a brass bezel with a hand blown convex glass, a white enamel dial showing the seconds and date, with all the original matching hands and is signed by the maker James McOwen of Crieff. The 8 day movement sounds the hours on a bell. James Mc Owan is listed as working in Creiff around 1860.

If you would like to see a video of this clock striking please email us. Delivery and set up available to most of the UK.

CONDITION DETAIL: The case is in excellent condition, having been re-polished and waxed, the base plinth is a later replacement. The movement has been fully serviced and is guaranteed for 12 months. If you would like a video clip of this clock working please email us.

Physical Dimensions

Height

197.5cm (77.76")

Width

47cm (18.50")

Depth

23cm (9.06")

Declaration

Worboys Antiques has dated this piece to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA763914

Dealers Internal Reference

376179a

Dealers Notes

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Description

A small mahogany Scottish longcase clock dating to around 1850 of excellent light colour.

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The case has a dome top hood, with a figured mahogany wavy top door, reeded quarter columns and a fielded figured base.

Worboys Antiques

It has a brass bezel with a hand blown convex glass, a white enamel dial showing the seconds and date, with all the original matching hands and is signed by the maker James McOwen of Crieff. The 8 day movement sounds the hours on a bell. James Mc Owan is listed as working in Creiff around 1860.

fig 1. Small Scottish Mahogany Longcase Clock

If you would like to see a video of this clock striking please email us. Delivery and set up available to most of the UK.

CONDITION DETAIL: The case is in excellent condition, having been re-polished and waxed, the base plinth is a later replacement. The movement has been fully serviced and is guaranteed for 12 months. If you would like a video clip of this clock working please email us.