Grandfather clock. Hunter dial with "Wilkie Cupar" lettered on face. Oak case. Runs.
Over 6 feet tall
Hi Thomas,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
This clock was sold (but possibly made by someone else) by John Wilkie, who was a clock retailer in Cupar, Fife, Scotland, in the early 19th Century. His name appears on the dial of some grandfather clocks.
Scottish tall case clocks of this age and condition typically sell at auction for the fair market value of between $1,000-1,500; note that online or brick-and-mortar retailers may ask more for similar examples.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
An antique Scottish Georgian oak chiming tall case clock
made in Scotland, early 19th Century
The broken swan's neck bonnet with brass rosettes and colonettes flanking a tombstone door opening to a white enamel tin dial with hunt scenes and second, minute and hour dials, Roman numeral chapter rings, signed Wilkie Cupar, the waisted case with engaged quarter columns and hinged door, on a paneled box base on short bracket feet. Works with bell
More than 72 inches (6 feet) tall
CONDITION: This clock appears to be in good condition; it is reported to run.
PROVENANCE: Unknown
$1,000-1,500*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
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~ Delia