Early 19th Cent Scottish Long Case Longcase Grandfather Clock

18th century

Sold by Cross Antiques

Description

A lovely quality early 19th C longcase clock by John Mackie of Strichen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

The case is in beautifully figured mahogany and is in excellent original unrestored condition. The hood has an elegant swan neck pedement with original gilt brass patria. Both the hood and trunk have bold fluted columns and it stands on its original bracket feet.

The good quality 8 day movement strikes the hours on a bell and has a very smart painted dial. To the arch is a pastoral scene of a farmer ploughing. It also has attractive spandrels painted to represent peacock feathers.

The maximum dimensions are:

221cm (87") high

50cm (20") wide

25cm (10") deep

Free local delivery and setup (60mls), national and international delivery arranged at cost.

Physical Dimensions

Height

221cm (87.01")

Width

50cm (19.69")

Depth

25cm (9.84")

Declaration

Cross Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA835310

Description

A lovely quality early 19th C longcase clock by John Mackie of Strichen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

The case is in beautifully figured mahogany and is in excellent original unrestored condition. The hood has an elegant swan neck pedement with original gilt brass patria. Both the hood and trunk have bold fluted columns and it stands on its original bracket feet.

fig 1. Early 19th Cent Scottish Long Case Longcase Grandfather Clock

The good quality 8 day movement strikes the hours on a bell and has a very smart painted dial. To the arch is a pastoral scene of a farmer ploughing. It also has attractive spandrels painted to represent peacock feathers.

The maximum dimensions are:

221cm (87") high

50cm (20") wide

25cm (10") deep