Antique Scottish Satinwood 8-Day Striking Longcase Clock – Wilson & Sharp Edinburgh c.1900

A rare Scottish satinwood drumhead longcase clock by Wilson & Sharp of Edinburgh, dating to circa 1900. Richly decorated with painted neoclassical motifs including floral garlands, ribbons, and classical female figures, the finely proportioned case features a drumhead top, long panelled trunk door, crossbanded base, and splayed bracket feet.

Wilson & Sharp traded from 139 Princes Street, Edinburgh between 1895 and 1900, having previously operated as Morton & Wilson before later becoming part of Mappin & Webb.

The signed 8-inch silvered dial, set within a cast brass bezel, has Roman numerals and a strike/silent lever above XII. The reverse is engraved "No. 5".

The high-quality 8-day weight-driven four-pillar movement is signed on the backplate and was purpose-built for this clock, with round plates designed specifically to fit the drumhead case. It is fitted with maintaining power and a deadbeat escapement for improved accuracy. The original pendulum with brass bob and brass-cased weights remain present.

The interior is finished with polished mahogany, reflecting the quality throughout. The trunk door retains its key, the bezel is push-close, and the original winding key with turned wooden handle is also included.

A particularly attractive and uncommon example of late Victorian Scottish clockmaking.

INFO:
Maker: Wilson & Sharp, Edinburgh
Design: Rare Scottish satinwood longcase clock with painted decoration and drumhead top
Dial: 8-inch silvered dial with Roman numerals, strike/silent lever at 12, set within a cast brass bezel and silvered sight ring. Dial engraved No.5 on reverse
Power: 8-day, 2-train, 4-pillar weight-driven movement with deadbeat escapement, maintaining power, and original brass-cased weights
Case: Satinwood veneered, richly painted with flowers, ribbons, and classical female figures. Long panelled trunk door, crossbanded base, splayed bracket feet
Dimensions (at greatest points):
• Height: 75.25 inches / 191 cm
• Width: 14.75 inches / 38 cm
• Depth: 8.5 inches / 22 cm
• Dial Diameter: 8 inches / 20 cm

Our Ref: 4073,
In Good Used Condition,
This piece has been cleaned and is in full working order, ready to enjoy.

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