It was listed by FJ & RD Story Antique Clocks. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.
FJ & RD Story Antique Clocks has dated this piece to the 1800s.
The high quality case constructed of figured mahogany in the classic western Scottish style case, with a flat topped hood with moulded cornice and rope twist free standing columns, silk lined sound frets to the sides.
The shaped top trunk door flanked by quarter turned rope twist columns with original lock and key. The figured mahogany box base surmounted on shaped bracket feet.
The arched painted dial with Roman chapter ring surrounded by finely painted flowers and strawberries, signed to the dial centre Jas Allen Kilmarnock, with further subsidiary seconds and calendar zones to the dial centre. The dial arch with revolving moonphases, rural scene and seascape.
Original cast iron weights and brass faced bob pendulum.
Fine quality blued steel hands of serpentine design.
All of our clocks have been sympathetically restored and have been expertly vetted for originality and good working order. All clocks purchased from us are guaranteed for twelve months.
All of our clock movements are restored by our horologist who works exclusively for us.
Our horologist is a Fellow of the British Horological Institute (FBHI), having 35 years of full time professional engagement in the repair & restoration of clocks, watches, music boxes & barometers. He was the recipient of the 1977 Worshipful Company of Clockmakers Bronze Medal.
Delivery and installation of our longcase clocks is carried out free of charge within the U.K.
For overseas customers a fully insured door to door service is provided by our regular couriers, please contact us for a specific quotation. All longcase clocks are securely packed and comprehensive installation and maintenance instructions are included.
For more information please visit our website
www.storyclocks.co.uk
FJ & RD Story Antique Clocks has dated this piece to the 1800s.
You can view the stock and full dealer information on the FJ & RD Story Antique Clocks Profile Page
Georgian Mahogany Longcase / Grandfather Clock by Allen of Kilmarnock
