Georgian longcase clock by Robt Cutbush
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa Georgian era
This longcase clock is a British-made timekeeping instrument attributed to the Georgian era. The case is constructed from solid English mahogany, featuring a classic arched hood design and fluted columns flanking the dial.
The dial itself consists of brass and silver-plated components, adorned with cast decorative spandrels at the corners and in the upper arch. A distinctive feature in the arch is an embossed sunburst motif with a human face. The dial features a primary chapter ring with Roman numerals for hours and Arabic numerals at five-minute intervals, along with a secondary subsidiary seconds dial and a date aperture. The movement is a mechanical, twin-weight-driven system that incorporates a striking mechanism to sound on a bell at the hour.
The wooden and metallic surfaces exhibit a patina acquired over time. The clock is signed by the maker, Robt Cutbush, who operated in Maidstone.
Evidence at a glance
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- Catalogue references
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Longcase clock
- Chime
- Strikes on a bell
- Location
- Maidstone, England
- Material
- Solid English mahogany
- Movement
- Mechanical twin-weight
- Dial features
- Seconds dial and date aperture
- Place recorded
- UK
- Maker / attribution
- Robt Cutbush
Design
- Visible features
- • Signature on dial reads 'Robt Cutbush Maidstone'. • Dial features a sun motif in the arch. • Subsidiary dial located above the center arbor. • Date window displays numeral '19'.
- Signatures and Provenance
- The piece is inscribed with the signature 'Robt Cutbush Maidstone' on the dial, which serves as the attribution to the maker and his place of work. The overall design corresponds to traditional British clockmaking of the Georgian era. The surfaces of the wood and metal display a natural patina consistent with age. No specific provenance or exhibition history is provided in the source record.
- Case and Dial Construction
- The clock is housed in a longcase constructed from solid English mahogany, designed in a style associated with the Georgian period. The upper section features an arched hood with fluted columns positioned on either side of the dial. The door and trunk are described as having locking components. The dial is composed of a combination of brass and silver-plated elements. Decorative cast spandrels are positioned at the four corners and within the upper arch, which also features an embossed sunburst with a human face. The primary time display uses Roman numerals for hours, with Arabic numerals marking five-minute increments.
- Movement and Functionality
- The timekeeping is powered by a mechanical twin-weight movement. The clock is designed with a striking mechanism that actuates on the hour, using a bell as the sounding medium. The dial includes a subsidiary seconds display and a calendar aperture. The hands are fashioned from perforated steel.
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 mechanism functional status and components such as weights and pendulum remain unverified by inspection.
- Research required: Specific production year within the Georgian era is not definitively established.