Scottish Georgian Longcase Clock, Fantastic Condition

18th century

Sold by Clockwise

Description

Clockwise is delighted to present to you this wonderfully Scottish mahogany eight day longcase clock signed 'Samuel Ritchie, Forfar' who was recorded as working in the High Street in Forfar in 1837.

This lovely East coast piece has a wonderful case standing on bracket feet with boxwood inlay and bands of beech offsetting the sumptuous mahogany. The 7 feet tall case has quarter round reeded columns with matching reeded columns to the hood and brass capitals. The hood has a swan neck top, all original brassware and inlaid panels of satin birch with viewing windows to each side panel. The case is a gorgeous original colour and patination. The dial is delightful with each corner displaying a lady depicting one season and the top displaying a Scottish clan leader and horse-mounted soldiers with foot soldiers in the background. Signed by the maker and with a subsidiary seconds and working date dial this dial is a very impressive feature. The movement is of eight day duration with a rack strike and has just been refurbished fully with new lines fitted and comes with my standard three year guarantee.

All my clocks have been personally chosen and restored by me and authenticated as genuine. I can happily offer nationwide delivery and any question you may have about your considered purchase I will be happy to answer. Clockwise is a third generation business of high repute and customer focus with clients from sport, film and the aristocracy so whatever you choose you can buy with confidence.

Physical Dimensions

Height

213cm (83.86")

Width

51cm (20.08")

Depth

25cm (9.84")

Declaration

Clockwise has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA903883

Dealers Notes

Clockwise Clock Sales & Restorations

The Cotswolds Leading Antique Clock Restorer and Dealer

Description

Clockwise is delighted to present to you this wonderfully Scottish mahogany eight day longcase clock signed 'Samuel Ritchie, Forfar' who was recorded as working in the High Street in Forfar in 1837.

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This lovely East coast piece has a wonderful case standing on bracket feet with boxwood inlay and bands of beech offsetting the sumptuous mahogany.

Clockwise

The 7 feet tall case has quarter round reeded columns with matching reeded columns to the hood and brass capitals. The hood has a swan neck top, all original brassware and inlaid panels of satin birch with viewing windows to each side panel. The case is a gorgeous original colour and patination. The dial is delightful with each corner displaying a lady depicting one season and the top displaying a Scottish clan leader and horse-mounted soldiers with foot soldiers in the background. Signed by the maker and with a subsidiary seconds and working date dial this dial is a very impressive feature. The movement is of eight day duration with a rack strike and has just been refurbished fully with new lines fitted and comes with my standard three year guarantee.

fig 1. Scottish Georgian Longcase Clock, Fantastic Condition

All my clocks have been personally chosen and restored by me and authenticated as genuine. I can happily offer nationwide delivery and any question you may have about your considered purchase I will be happy to answer. Clockwise is a third generation business of high repute and customer focus with clients from sport, film and the aristocracy so whatever you choose you can buy with confidence.