A fine quality mahogany 8 day longcase clock by Andrew McMillan of Glasgow, circa 1840.
A Scottish Mahogany inlaid large 14″ white painted arched dial 8 day striking longcase clock made by A. McMillan of Glasgow c.1840.
The clock has painted spandrels of the seasons & Neptune with seahorses and a mermaid in the arch.
The circular painted enamel Roman dial with subsidiary seconds and date dials. Signed: ‘A. MacMillan Glasgow’.
~ Andrew MacMillan ~
Andrew McMillan apprenticed to Francis Reid, clock and watchmaker in Glasgow and freeman of the Incorporation of Hammerman on 25th August 1837. A watchmaker and jeweller at 5 Argyle Arcade in 1837 – 1855, then at Nos 6 & 7 in 1860 – 1865.
~ Dimensions ~
The total height is 7 foot 4 inches (2.2m).
The maximum width is 20 inches (51cm).
The maximum depth is 10 inches (25.5cm).
The dial is 12.25 inches (31cm) in diameter.
~ Condition ~
A very decent, clean example in good working order.
