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SOLD 18th century Edinburgh longcase clock (Leith)

Inscribed Rob Alexander Leith

A superb 18th-century Scottish longcase clock by this Edinburgh maker in its original formal case with swanneck pediment flanked with fluted pillars. Similar fluted and canted case sides, flanking the long doors. Completely original and in superior condition. A very special clock with 8-day movement and striking bell, from a top Edinburgh maker. A rare find. Circa: 1780s-90s. Honduras mahogany case.

Little is known about this maker, but the fact of his 
name appearing regularly till the year 1718 in these 
records makes it apparent he was at that date located 
in Edinburgh. 

ALEXANDER, ROBERT. Tolbooth Wynd and Shore, 
Leith, 1751-1825. 

There were apparently three generations of this 
name, but authentic proof is awanting to connect these 
Leith makers with the above. All evidence available 
makes it almost certain that they belong to the same 
family. Unfortunately, it is not until the year 1751 
that we have documentary proof of this firm's location.