English grandfather clock of late Queen Anne or begin Georg I. period with its typical hood type. Heavy oak and pear case with spiral turned columns flanking the hood. These types of columns are typical for cases of late 17 th. or early 18 th. century.
8 day weight driven movement with pulleys, dial aperture for date indication, full hour striking - rack system - on bell. Square brass dial with silvered chapter ring and engraved centre part, casted spandrels. Indication of Roman hour and Arabic minute numerals. Hand sawn iron hands. Signature on chapter ring: R Henderson Scarbrough. Look at Baillie, Watchmakers And Clockmakers Of The World, First Ed. 1929, reprinted 1966, page 150: „ Henderson Robert. Scarborough, ca. 1705-50. L.c. clock ( long case clock . Watch“
Measurements of the case - height x width x depth: approx: 259 cm x 58 cm x 34 cm – weight of clock: more than 40 KG.
Dial: 28 cm x 258 cm Movement: 19,5 cm x 14 cm x 6,5 cm Length of pendulum: 107 cm
This clock was made approx. 1710/1720.
We guarantee that all parts of this clock originally fit together, except key.
Price upon request.
