A fine quality mahogany 8 day longcase clock by Thomas Reid of Edinburgh, circa 1790.
Case
The mahogany case of typical Edinburgh design, with finely figured veneers to the shaped top trunk door. The base with a moulded panel effect and shaped bracket feet. The hood with locking glazed cast brass bezel, with shaped pediment, cast brass finial and cast brass silk lined sound frets to the sides. The original lock and brass hinges to the trunk door and hood bezel.
Dial
The circular painted white dial finely with bold Roman numerals and an outer minute circle. Subsidiary date and seconds zone to the dial centre, signed to the centre Thos Reid, Edinburgh.
Movement
The finely made movement by this eminent maker with Harrisons maintaining power is of eight day duration, the plates united by four knopped pillars, anchor escapement and striking the hours on a single bell.
The movement is fully restored by our horologist who works exclusively for us.
Our horologist is a Fellow of the British Horological Institute (FBHI), having 50 years of full time professional engagement in the repair & restoration of clocks, watches, music boxes & barometers. He was the recipient of the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers Bronze Medal.
Weights and pendulum
Oval shaped cast weights and heavy original brass faced pendulum with a steel strap.
Hands
Fine quality original blued steel hands of elegant 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 two years.
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.