Scottish Georgian Oak Longcase Clock Circa 1745

Name: Scottish Georgian Oak Longcase Clock Circa 1745
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA859598
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by C S Moreton

Description

Fine and rare Scottish George II oak longcase clock with 8 day striking movement by Robert Miller of Alloa. The lovely case with pagoda top to hood and great boxwood fretted panels and with carved wood gilded corinthian capitals to columns. The arced truck door with feather inlay. A most unusual feature to movement is strike/silent and repeat small levers to dial just under the arch at each side. All in full working order. The case is in excellent condition with little repair except the old replacement feet. Wonderful soft honey colour with very fine waxed patina. A most handsome clock and a rare early example from Scotland. Comes with all keys.

Size; 92" high, 20" wide at hood, 11" deep at hood

Approx. delivery cost in mainland U.K. £80

Physical Dimensions

Height

234cm (92.13")

Width

51cm (20.08")

Depth

28cm (11.02")

Declaration

C S Moreton has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA859598

Dealers Internal Reference

10231

Dealers Notes

Dealer in hand picked Georgian and earlier furniture, ceramics, metalware and silver. Also stocked 19th. Scottish paintings and oriental rugs. Business founded in 1854 in Portsmouth, now run by myself the fourth generation near Perth in Scotland. Shop closed now due to retirement

Description

Fine and rare Scottish George II oak longcase clock with 8 day striking movement by Robert Miller of Alloa.

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The lovely case with pagoda top to hood and great boxwood fretted panels and with carved wood gilded corinthian capitals to columns.

C S Moreton

The arced truck door with feather inlay. A most unusual feature to movement is strike/silent and repeat small levers to dial just under the arch at each side. All in full working order. The case is in excellent condition with little repair except the old replacement feet. Wonderful soft honey colour with very fine waxed patina. A most handsome clock and a rare early example from Scotland. Comes with all keys.

Size; 92" high, 20" wide at hood, 11" deep at hood

Approx. delivery cost in mainland U.K. £80