Code: 11232
Superbly carved Arts & Crafts Glasgow Style oak mantel clock; c1920s.
Intricately carved with a thistle below a band of grapes & acorns which surround the silvered dial with Roman numerals.
8 day movement.
Gifted in the late 1920s (incised initials/date to back).
By the renowned Scottish craftmen/makers John Crawford & Co of Glasgow.
See the following from: https://www.mackintosh-architecture.gla.ac.uk/catalogue/name/?nid=CrawJo
John Crawford (c. 1849–1919) and his brother George first advertised as woodcarvers and gilders in 1873.
John trained at the Glasgow School of Art and with J. & G. Mossman from around 1880,
and a year later he and his brother were described as master woodcarvers.
After John Crawford's death, his daughters sold the business to long-time employees James Crawford (possibly a cousin), and William McIntosh, who expanded to make memorial brasses and carry out modelling.
They continued the business under the name John Crawford & Co., at the same address, until around 1939
Dimensions approx 12.5" high and 8" wide at the base.