Kembery Antique Clocks & Watches Ltd

Description

A quality Scottish Georgian longcase clock. A smaller, well proportioned oak case with an arched trunk door. An arched hood pediment with brass capped front and rear hood columns. An arched brass and silvered dial signed to the circular arch boss 'Wm Robb Montrose'. A strike/silent lever to the arch below the name boss and date and seconds dials. A quality 8-day duration mechanism striking the hours on a bell. Circa 1770.

William Robb of Montrose is recorded in Whytes' 'Scottish Clock & Watchmakers' book as working from 1746-1780. He was an important and highly talented clockmaker and he is illustrated on the front and back cover of the book with a complicated astrological clock.

Height 6ft 8 "/ 204 cms Width (at widest point of hood) 20" / 51 cms Depth 10" / 26 cms.

From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd you can expect a genuine antique grandfather longcase clock that is serviced with 12 months guarantee. We personally set up and deliver to the UK, please contact us for a quote. We are members of The British Watchmakers and Clockmakers Guild.