Several members of the McFarlane family are recorded working in Glasgow from the late 18th to mid 19th centuries, with McFarlane & Son listed in 1828 and Peter McFarlane listed in 1841 in Watchmakers and Clockmakers of the World.

The finely painted 13" diameter round dial is typical of this period in Scotland with the subsidiary upper, lower seconds and calendar dials centred by the makers name above the twin winding holes.

The original four pillar, rack striking two train movement, sounds the hours on a bell.

This elegant early Victorian period Scottish "drum-head" longcase clock is a particularly nice example of the type. The petitely proportioned case is of luscious figured mahogany. The trunk has a bow front door between canted corners and tapers upwards to support the drum, giving a classical columnar effect. Typical early Victorian fruit and foliate carving of good quality features above and below the hood. The square base, with recessed centre, standing on original compressed bun feet. An easy to accommodate 82" tall and in lovely condition.

Altogether a very aesthetically pleasing piece of early Victorian craftsmanship and architectural design.

Local delivery, setting up and 12 months guarantee on the clock movement included in the price of SOLD