Clock · Longcase clock

This longcase clock is a British-made timekeeping instrument attributed to the Georgian era. The case is constructed from solid English mahogany, featuring a classic arched hood design and fluted columns flanking the dial. The dial itself consists of brass and silver-plated components, adorned with cast decorative spandrels at the corners and in the upper arch. A distinctive feature in the arch is an embossed sunburst motif with a human face. The dial features a primary chapter ring with Roman numerals for hours and Arabic numerals at five-minute intervals, along with a secondary subsidiary seconds dial and a date aperture. The movement is a mechanical, twin-weight-driven system that incorporates a striking mechanism to sound on a bell at the hour. The wooden and metallic surfaces exhibit a patina acquired over time. The clock is signed by the maker, Robt Cutbush, who operated in Maidstone.