Late 18 th century mahogany longcase clock with ebonized accents to the case and a very pretty engraved and silvered dial, by John Skinner of Exeter on the south coast of England. The finials are the only brass trim used on the case.
Ebonized finish is used on the hood and trunk doors, and also on several horizontal mouldings.
Combined with the mellowed mahogany veneers, the overall effect is very pleasing. This is probably one of the few English pieces of furniture that would blend nicely with Biedermeier furnishings. As would be expected, fine flame veneers from the same flitch are used all the way from the glazed door over the dial through to the base, including the major mouldings. The feet and lower apron are swept outward. Spandrel corners are engraved with floral swags, seconds are shown by an engraved ring, and the calendar is in an aperture below the dial center.