Hendrie, Falkirk Scottish Longcase/Grandfather Clock

 A well proportioned Scottish, Georgian longcase clock by James Hendrie of Falkirk. A golden oak case with an arched hood pediment surmounted by 3 original brass finials. Brass capped, fluted hood front and rear columns. An arched trunk door with choice grain to the oak. Side glass hood windows. An arched brass and silvered dial signed 'Jas Hendrie, Falkirk' with border engraving. Cast corner dial spandrels and an engraved dial centre. A recessed seconds dial and a date aperture.

An 8-day duration mechanism striking the hours on a bell. A painted pendulum bob which is distinctive on Scottish clocks. Circa 1760

James Hendrie of Falkirk is listed on Whytes' Scottish Clockmakers and Watchmakers' book as working in 1750.

Height 7ft 4"/ 229cms Width (at widest point of hood) 21" / 54cms Depth 11" / 29cms.

From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd you can expect a genuine antique grandfather longcase clock that is serviced with 12 months guarantee. Please phone 01179565281 to order. We can send you a detailed WhatsApp video. We personally set up and deliver to the UK, please contact us for a quote. We are members of The British Watchmakers and Clockmakers Guild.