Scottish Oak Longcase Clock
REF: 170974
An 18th Century oak cased longcase clock from Edinburgh. It has an arch top hood with a dental molding and substantial gilt brass Corinthian capital columns. The trunk has a break arch long door and a shaped plinth base. The heavy brass dial has a silvered chapter ring, a date window, and an engraved and silvered name plaque within the arch signed Sam Brown, Edinburgh (listed as a clockmaker 1750-1787.) The 8 day movement strikes the hours on a bell, and has a nice decorated pendulum bob.Inside the door is a period label saying Samual Brown, opposite the guard, north side of the street Edinburgh 1750-87
- Height 202 cm / 79 "
- Width 55 cm / 21 "
- Depth 25 cm / 10"
Category
- Year c 1770
- Country Scotland
- Condition The case has been re-polished, the dial restored and the movement has been serviced in our own workshops and is guaranteed for 12 months. Delivery and set up available. If you would like a video clip f this clock striking and ticking please email us.
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