Carlton Clocks

Description

This extremely pretty mahogany grandfather clock by Jonathan Thomson of Edinburgh dates to around the 1790s-1800.

The fine case has some very vibrant figured mahogany veneers and many elegant details.

The hood has contrasting light wood blind fretwork below the swan neck pediment. Flanking the dial are fluted columns. The long trunk door has beautiful flame mahogany veneers, with a pale wood line inlaid border edged in crossbanded mahogany. The flame veneers are matched on the base.

The good quality 8 day movement has four knopped pillars, and is rack striking on a bell.

The 12" painted dial is signed for the maker, with subsidiary seconds and date dials.

A John Thomson was working in Nicholson Street, Edinburgh in 1794-1814.

Height: 215cms (7 feet, 1 inch)
Width: 53cms
Depth: 27cms

Overhauled and guaranteed for 3 years.

The price includes delivery within the mainland UK.
We are proud to be one of the UK’s finest suppliers of high quality Antique Clocks. We are based in Somerset, but also serve the rest of the UK. We are also delighted to have a number of overseas customers.

The workshops have recently relocated to Somerset and we continue to stock a large range of antique clocks and new clocks at very competitive prices.

We are proud to be members of LAPADA, the Association of Art and Antique Dealers.
Carlton Clocks is also a business partner of the British Horological Institute.

Ian has years of experience in restoring and maintaining clocks. He has a particular interest in early electric clocks. You will see from our Electric Clocks catalogue that we also manufacture and supply a small range of parts for Bulle, Eureka and Brillie electric clocks.

The mix of other clocks for sale is limited only by what Ian finds interesting and/or beautiful, aesthetically or mechanically.