David Wilson Scottish Mahogany Longcase Clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1860
According to the seller, this Scottish mahogany grandfather clock dates to circa 1860 and bears a painted dial signed by David Wilson of Stewarton. The arched dial features a pictorial lunette with two crowned female figures, alongside four corner spandrels allegorically depicting America, Africa, Asia, and Europe.
The white painted dial includes Roman numerals, pierced hands, and subsidiary seconds and calendar indicators, showing visible craquelure. The case is constructed of mahogany with decorative stringing, a flat-topped molded arched hood, and a paneled trunk door. The listing states it retains an operational two-weight striking pendulum movement.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
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- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Longcase clock
- Movement
- Two-weight movement with pendulum
- Dimensions
- 82"H × 19"W × 10"D
- Date of Origin
- circa 1860
- Place recorded
- United Kingdom
- Dial Decoration
- Painted scene with allegories of four continents
- Maker / attribution
- David Wilson
- Maker Dial Signature
- David Wilson, Stewarton
Design
- Visible features
- • Tall standing wooden longcase clock with figured mahogany veneers and line inlay • Hood features an arched glazed door and flared top molding • White painted dial with an arched upper scene and four corner spandrel paintings • Roman numeral hour chapter ring with two subsidiary indicator dials • Single hinged paneled door on the central trunk
- Case Construction
- The clock is described as a Scottish mahogany longcase clock. The case features decorative stringing or inlaid detailing, a paneled trunk door, and a classically proportioned architectural hood. The physical dimensions are listed as 82 inches in height, 19 inches in width, and 10 inches in depth.
- Dial and Decoration
- The white painted dial is signed by David Wilson of Stewarton. It features an arched upper scene depicting two crowned female figures and four corner spandrels allegorically representing America, Africa, Asia, and Europe. The dial displays age-related craquelure. The dial includes Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds, and calendar indicators.
- Mechanism and Provenance
- The clock contains a two-weight striking pendulum movement, which the seller states is currently functional. The origin is stated as Scotland, circa 1860, although the platform metadata lists the country of origin as the United States. The condition is described by the seller as very good antique condition, with noted surface wear and craquelure.
Identification
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Internal movement, weights, pendulum, and dial signature are not distinctly legible in the frontal photo
- Research required: Chairish metadata lists the Country of Origin as United States, conflicting with the description stating Scotland, UK