Discover a magnificent 18th-century mahogany longcase clock by Charles Campbell of Bo'ness, Scotland. This exquisite timepiece features a stunning swan-neck pediment and intricate blind fretwork below. The break-arch hood door showcases contrasting inlay, flanked by turned pilasters with wooden capitals.
The clock's trunk boasts a long wavy-topped door with matching inlay, resting on a rectangular plinth with applied skirting. The sheet brass dial, originally silvered, is adorned with rococo inlay on the spandrels and bears the maker's name on the arch. The dial displays an engraved centre with a date aperture, seconds dial, steel hands, and Roman numerals.
This exceptional clock is powered by a weight-driven rack striking movement with a recoil anchor escapement, which chimes the hours on a cast bell. Complete with weights and a pendulum, this timepiece is a true treasure for any collector or enthusiast.
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