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Moonphase Oak Longcase Clock – Robert Darling – Melrose

Name: Moonphase Oak Longcase Clock – Robert Darling – Melrose
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA984275
Price: 7250 GBP
Availability: InStock

18th century

For Sale by The Antique Clock Co.

Description

A small, beautifully proportioned, painted dial moon phase longcase clock by Robert Darling of Melrose (Scotland). An 8-day movement and striking the hours on the bell. The 12” painted break-arch dial with moon phase, subsidiary seconds dial, finely blued steel hands, brass ringed winding holes and date aperture.

The oak case, of small stature, is beautifully proportioned, topped with reeded columns and a swan neck pediment to the hood. With the trunk featuring chamfered reeded columns and a long trunk door.

Serviced and guaranteed for 3 years.

Height: 82? or 209 cm

CIRCA. 1790

Provenance: Private collection - U.K.

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Physical Dimensions

Height

209cm (82.28")

Declaration

The Antique Clock Co. has dated this Oak Moonphase Longcase Clock to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

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SA984275

Description

A small, beautifully proportioned, painted dial moon phase longcase clock by Robert Darling of Melrose (Scotland). An 8-day movement and striking the hours on the bell.

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The 12” painted break-arch dial with moon phase, subsidiary seconds dial, finely blued steel hands, brass ringed winding holes and date aperture.

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fig 1. A tall dark oak longcase clock featuring a swan-neck pediment, brass eagle finial, arched painted dial with moonphase movement, and a central trunk door. — fig 1. Moonphase Oak Longcase Clock – Robert Darling – Melrose

The oak case, of small stature, is beautifully proportioned, topped with reeded columns and a swan neck pediment to the hood. With the trunk featuring chamfered reeded columns and a long trunk door.

Serviced and guaranteed for 3 years.

fig 2. A tall dark oak longcase clock featuring a swan-neck pediment, brass eagle finial, arched painted dial with moonphase movement, and a central trunk door. — fig 2. Moonphase Oak Longcase Clock – Robert Darling – Melrose

Height: 82? or 209 cm

CIRCA. 1790

Provenance: Private collection - U.K.

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Physical Dimensions

Height

209cm (82.28")

Date of Manufacture

The Antique Clock Co. has dated this Oak Moonphase Longcase Clock to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

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SA984275

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A moonphase longcase clock is a tall, pendulum-driven floor clock featuring a mechanical dial that tracks the lunar cycle alongside standard timekeeping. Popularised during the 18th and 19th centuries, these timepieces allowed households to track full moons for night travel and tides.

Traditional longcase clocks from this era were constructed using dense hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, often featuring hand-painted enamel dials, brass movements, cast lead weights, and decorative brass finials or spandrels.

Authenticity is indicated by hand-cut movement gears, original weight-driven pendulum mechanisms, hand-lettered maker signatures on the dial, period-correct joinery such as hand-cut dovetails, and natural age patina on the timber casing.

Place a longcase clock as a focal architectural element in an entryway, hallway, or dining space, pairing its dark wood tones with neutral wall colours, structured panelling, or complementary period artwork.

Keep the timber case away from direct heat sources and fluctuating humidity to prevent warping. Movements require periodic professional cleaning and lubrication every five to seven years, while the wooden cabinet should be dusted with a microfibre cloth and treated with beeswax.

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