{"product_id":"antique-georgian-scottish-8-day-longcase-clock-by-james-forrest-edinburgh-flame-mahogany-veneer-grandfather-clock","title":"Antique Georgian Scottish 8-Day Longcase Clock by James Forrest Edinburgh – Flame Mahogany Veneer Grandfather Clock","description":"\u003cp\u003eA highly decorative antique Georgian Scottish longcase clock by James Forrest of Edinburgh, dating from the late 18th century, circa 1770–1790.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis impressive grandfather clock has a wonderful period look, with a beautifully aged flame mahogany veneer case over a softwood carcass, an arched brass and silvered dial, decorative gilt spandrels, and the maker’s name clearly engraved to the arch: James Forrest, Edinburgh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe clock has strong visual presence and would make a superb statement piece in a period home, country house interior, hallway, dining room, study, antique shop display, or traditional interior design scheme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe case has classic Georgian proportions, with a tall trunk, shaped door, decorative hood, turned columns, pierced fretwork cresting, and brass finials. The flame mahogany veneer gives the clock a rich, warm colour with attractive natural figuring and aged patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dial is a particularly attractive feature, with Roman numerals, outer minute markers, subsidiary seconds dial, date aperture, engraved decoration, and ornate hands. The arched top is signed by the maker and framed by decorative brass detailing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe clock comes with its pendulum, weights, and winding key.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an untested antique clock, so it is being sold as seen and may require setting up, adjustment, servicing, or attention by a clock specialist after delivery or collection. As with many antique longcase clocks, professional installation is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are age-related marks throughout, including chips and losses to areas of veneer, wear to the case, and historic signs of use, all consistent with an antique piece of this age. Please study the photographs carefully as they form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very attractive antique Scottish Georgian longcase clock with a desirable Edinburgh maker’s name, decorative dial, flame mahogany veneer case, and excellent period character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight:\u003cbr\u003eWidth:\u003cbr\u003eDepth:\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Furniture Recycling Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57444745871743,"sku":null,"price":595.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1072\/6024\/files\/IMG_2790-Photoroom3.jpg?v=1777617456","url":"https:\/\/www.furniturerecyclingshop.co.uk\/products\/antique-georgian-scottish-8-day-longcase-clock-by-james-forrest-edinburgh-flame-mahogany-veneer-grandfather-clock","provider":"Furniture Recycling Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}