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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1. Visit the Showroom
We invite you to make an appointment to visit our large Dorset showroom. Here you can view our unrivalled selection of fine antique clocks in person. If your location or circumstances make this difficult, then we are happy to supply high quality photographs & videos, and to answer any questions you may have.
2. Fully Serviced & Guaranteed
Once you have selected the clock you wish to purchase, you can secure it by placing a 20% deposit. The clock will then be taken to our workshop, where a specialist clockmaker will conduct a comprehensive restoration. The clock will then undergo rigorous testing for a minimum of 4 weeks. The work carried out on your clock will be guaranteed for 3 years, providing you with further peace of mind.
3. Delivery
After the clock has undergone a full restoration and the testing period has been successfully completed, we will contact you to arrange a suitable date for delivery. At this point the final balance will be due. The delivery process will be coordinated with you to ensure a convenient and secure transportation of the clock to your location.
