Lot 704
An early 19th century Scottish mahogany-cased 8-day painted dial longcase clock John Templeton,...
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Lot 704
An early 19th century Scottish mahogany-cased 8-day painted dial longcase clock John Templeton,...
Lot 704
Lot Description
An early 19th century Scottish mahogany-cased 8-day painted dial longcase clock
John Templeton, Ayr, circa 1830
The 14-inch break-arched Roman dial with subsidiary seconds and calendar dials, signed "JNO. TEMPLETON AYR", the spandrels painted with gundogs and stags, the arch with two figures on horseback inscribed "EDWARD THE FOURTH FLYING [sic] FROM THE EARL OF WARWICK", the knopped four-pillar movement rack-striking on a bell, the case with shaped pediment and cavetto cornice over spindle columns, panelled long trunk door flanked by split columns, and crossbanded base on bun feet, 88", (223cm) high.
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
Dial - some minor fading to blacking, scuffs to a few numerals.
Movement - needs a clean and overhaul. Seatboard unaltered.
Case - Veneer patch beside one pillar. Wide split to base. General knocks to edges.
Requires weights and winder.
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