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ANTIQUE #SA894588

Antique, 8 Day, Scottish Longcase Clock In A Dundee Style Mahogany Case. Signed Alexander Carr. Circa 1820. (long Case)

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: M. C. Taylor

This is a pretty longcase in good, original condition.
 
he well made, eight day duration movement with Anchor recoil escapement and rack striking the hours on a top-mounted bell.
 
Behind a 12'' wide white dial unusually, without the use of a false dial. The arch painting shows an awaiting female figure sat by a brazier in fine clothes and with her hands in a muff. The square section of the dial has floral painted spandrel corners with a gilt border and floral insets. The main chapter area is set within a ring, divided minute track and inner Roman hour numerals. There are two subsidiary dials - the top one is showing seconds and the lower shows the calendar date. The brass winding grommets sit below the maker''s signature of ''Alex. Carr''. All four hands are matching, the hour and minute being of pierced lattice style.
 
Contained in its original mahogany case with a broken swan neck pediment to the hood, flanking a brass ball-and-eagle finial. The separate pillars are reeded and ...
Antique SA894588 shown on this page was made in the 19th Century. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
19th Century
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CONTACT DETAILS OF SELLER:
M. C. TAYLOR PROFILE PHOTO WHICH LINKS TO DEALER PAGE
M. C. Taylor
Clockmakers and Restorers Established 1987
Dorset
United Kingdom
Tel: 01202 429718
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD