Ninian Davidson of Dunse Scottish Georgian Longcase Clock

Name: Ninian Davidson of Dunse Scottish Georgian Longcase Clock
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA811902
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd

Description

A slim Scottish Georgian longcase clock. An oak case with fretwork to the hood top typical of the east coast of Scotland and Edinburgh. Brass capped fluted hood columns. An original central brass finial and brass swan neck pediment patterae. Fluted trunk side columns and a shaped trunk door top. An attractive arched painted dial with early feature of raised gilt corners and a Georgian lady in the arch oval. Date and seconds dials with blued steel hands. An 8-day duration mechanism striking the hours on a bell. Circa 1800.

Ninian Davidson of Dunse is recorded in Whytes' 'Scottish Clock and Watchmakers' book as working in Edinburgh in 1788. He moved to Dunse and worked from 1798-1820.

Height 7ft 1"/ 216 cms (top of brass finial) Width (at widest point of hood) 20" / 51 cms Depth 10" / 26 cms.

From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd you can expect a genuine antique grandfather longcase clock that is serviced with 12 months guarantee. We personally set up and deliver to the UK, please contact us for a quote. We are members of The British Watchmakers and Clockmakers Guild.

Physical Dimensions

Height

216cm (85.04")

Width

52cm (20.47")

Depth

26cm (10.24")

Declaration

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA811902

Description

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An attractive arched painted dial with early feature of raised gilt corners and a Georgian lady in the arch oval.

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd

Date and seconds dials with blued steel hands. An 8-day duration mechanism striking the hours on a bell. Circa 1800.

fig 1. Ninian Davidson of Dunse Scottish Georgian Longcase Clock

Ninian Davidson of Dunse is recorded in Whytes' 'Scottish Clock and Watchmakers' book as working in Edinburgh in 1788. He moved to Dunse and worked from 1798-1820.

Height 7ft 1"/ 216 cms (top of brass finial) Width (at widest point of hood) 20" / 51 cms Depth 10" / 26 cms.

fig 2. Ninian Davidson of Dunse Scottish Georgian Longcase Clock

From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd you can expect a genuine antique grandfather longcase clock that is serviced with 12 months guarantee. We personally set up and deliver to the UK, please contact us for a quote. We are members of The British Watchmakers and Clockmakers Guild.