Moonphase Oak Longcase Clock - Robert Darling of Melrose

A small, beautifully proportioned, painted dial moon phase longcase clock by Robert Darling of Melrose (Scotland). An 8-day movement and striking the hours on the bell. The 12” painted break-arch dial with moon phase, subsidiary seconds dial, finely blued steel hands, brass ringed winding holes and date aperture. The oak case, of small stature, is beautifully proportioned, topped with reeded columns and a swan neck pediment to the hood. With the trunk featuring chamfered reeded columns and a long trunk door. Serviced and guaranteed for 3 years. Provenance: Private collection – U.K.