This graceful but understated long case or grandfather clock from about 1850 is signed by the makers, "A & W Marshall, Wisham," Scotland.
The mahogany case has luscious flame grain panels and a fine old finish with warm patina. Waxed and polished, only an occasional wipe with a soft dry cloth is needed to maintain its luster. There are numerous mars and shrinkage separations from age for antique character.
The brass movement runs for a week on a winding. Professionally cleaned and adjusted, it keeps excellent time and strikes the hour on a bell. The hand painted dial is wonderful, with the four seasons and a scene of "The Blessing" at the top of the arch. Original artistry incorporates subtle gold highlights, there is some wear and crazing from age.
Engraved brass hands appear original. Glass in the upper door is old and wavy. The key in the lower door is a handle only, the lock does not work, A winding crank is a modern replacement, one weight is later as well.
On the pendulum is a charming worn painting of a clipper ship, typical of clocks from Scotland, which moves like on the waves. Wisham is on the edge of the Clyde River valley, 15 miles southwest of Glasgow. Settlement dates to the 12th Century, the modern town was laid out in 1794 and has grown to 28,000 inhabitants.
This clock needs to be "set up" when delivered - weights and pendulum attached and the case leveled. Most of our customers can do this as we walk them through the fairly simple steps by phone. The process is not very difficult, and it is also nice to know how to do this again whenever the clock needs to be moved for cleaning, painting or whatever. A few customers prefer to hire a local clockmaker at their own expense to make a house-call and set up the clock, which is usually not very expensive, depending on your location.
Measurements of this historic clock are 21" wide, 11" deep and 91" tall.
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Item # O-17107
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