Clock, tall case, William Scafe, London, 18th century
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
18th Century
19th Century Mahogany Tall Case Grandfather Clock. Antique wooden tall case grandfather clock features a arched hood topped with brass finials and a central eagle ornament, fluted quarter-columns framing an ornate brass and silvered dial face, and a long waist section with an arched trunk door. William Scafe is regarded as one of the most important English horologists of the Georgian era.
Contemporary figures and modern collectors alike celebrate him for his mechanical brilliance and distinct artistry. In 1727, the writer and art collector Brian Fairfax described Scafe as "the most celebrated workman, perhaps in London and Europe. Size: 10 x 20 x 95 Inches
Evidence at a glance
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- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Physical characteristics
- Material (listing wording)
- Mahogany
- Dimensions or weight (listing wording)
- Size: 10 x 20 x 95 Inches
Identification
- Source note
- Auction-house description published on Invaluable; the text keeps only the listing's object facts (condition, price and sale wording removed). Attribution and measurements describe the photographed example; independent type authentication remains research required.
- Candidate id
- inv-205785251
- Auction house
- Sarasota Estate Auction
- Listing object ID
- 205785251
Catalogue references
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Research required
- Research required: confirm the wider type, maker and dating against a specialist reference; this entry documents one recorded example.