George III Brass-Mounted Mahogany Mantel Clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1795
This George III arched mantel clock is constructed with a mahogany case fitted with brass mounts, finials, and an arched top with a carry handle. The dial features a primary time display with Roman and Arabic numerals, painted floral corner motifs, and two auxiliary subsidiary dials in the arch, including a strike/silent selector.
Catalogued as signed Thos. Reid, Edinburgh and dated 1795, the piece measures 15 1/4 by 11 1/2 by 8 1/4 inches. The auction notes record that it retains a winding key and a door key, and originated from the Collection of Henry B. Holt.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Mantel clock
- Dimensions
- 15 1/4 x 11 1/2 x 8 1/4 in.
- Provenance
- The Collection of Henry B. Holt
- Place recorded
- United Kingdom
- Maker Signature
- Thos. Reid, Edinburgh
- Maker / attribution
- Thos. Reid
- Included Accessories
- Winding key and door key
Design
- Visible features
- • Arched mahogany case topped with a brass carrying handle and corner pineapple or flame finials. • Arched dial with floral spandrels, two subsidiary dials in the upper arch, and two keyholes on the main dial face. • Brass or gilt-metal mounts flanking the front door columns and brass bracket feet.
- Identity and Attribution
- In the auction catalogue listing, the object is titled "George III Brass-Mounted Mahogany Mantel Clock, signed Thos. Reid, Edinburgh, 1795" and designated as Lot 458. The low-resolution photograph provided does not allow independent visual verification of the maker's signature or the date inscribed on the dial or movement. The catalogued provenance for the lot is given as "The Collection of Henry B. Holt." External assertions regarding regional horological traditions remain unmentioned in the source.
- Case Construction and Mounts
- The clock case is mahogany and catalogued with dimensions of "15 1/4 x 11 1/2 x 8 1/4 in." Visual observation shows an arched mahogany case topped with a brass carrying handle, corner pineapple or flame finials, brass or gilt-metal mounts flanking the front door columns, and brass bracket feet. The seller's condition notes state that the case shows "minor nicks and a few small repairs with splits on the top dome." These notes represent auctioneer reports rather than independent verifications.
- Dial and Mechanical Indicators
- The visible arched dial displays painted floral spandrels, two keyholes on the main dial face, and two subsidiary dials positioned in the upper arch. The condition report notes "crazing and minor losses around the keyholes" on the dial. The lot is accompanied by accessories, with the listing noting that "It has a winding key and a door key." Although the cataloguer states the clock "Appears to be in working order," the movement plates, pendulum, and internal escapement are not pictured, leaving the internal mechanical specification unrecorded in the source.
Identification
- Lot Number
- 458
- 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: Movement plates, pendulum, and internal escapement are not pictured.
- Research required: Reported signature location is not distinctly legible on the low-resolution dial image.