Antique Scottish Tall Case / Grandfather Clock c. 1799
Antique Scottish Tall Case / Grandfather Clock c. 1799
SOLD $1,650.00 Sold: Nov 7, 2019 on eBayOriginal Listing Description
A fine Scottish clock by Samuel Harper, Newton-Upon-Ayr as shown in the 'name boss'. I can only find one reference to Mr. Harper, 1799 in Ayr and that's a correct period for a brass dial clock. The pine case was veneered at one time and was painted black long ago; it's handsome with some mahogany showing thru the fading black. The eight day movement runs and strikes but the calendar does not work (common). The wheel for the calendar is there but there is nothing moving or advancing it so either a gear is missing or a pin is missing. It's a smallish clock shown next to a London clock that'
Note: This item has been sold and is no longer available. This page serves as a historical price reference for clocks collectors and appraisers.
Original Listing Description
A fine Scottish clock by Samuel Harper, Newton-Upon-Ayr as shown in the 'name boss'. I can only find one reference to Mr. Harper, 1799 in Ayr and that's a correct period for a brass dial clock. The pine case was veneered at one time and was painted black long ago; it's handsome with some mahogany showing thru the fading black. The eight day movement runs and strikes but the calendar does not work (common). The wheel for the calendar is there but there is nothing moving or advancing it so either a gear is missing or a pin is missing. It's a smallish clock shown next to a London clock that'
Note: This item has been sold and is no longer available. This page serves as a historical price reference for clocks collectors and appraisers.