Lot #5: George Paterson Aberdeen Grandfather Clock

The Maker: George Paterson was an active, recognized clockmaker and watchmaker in Aberdeen, Scotland during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Regional Scottish clocks from this era are highly collected for their exceptional movement engineering and distinct cabinetry.The Case Design: The clock features a premium, highly-figured flame mahogany case. It boasts a classic Scottish "swan-neck" pediment hood flanked by turned columns, an arched trunk door, and a solid plinth base.The Dial: The beautifully hand-painted white dial includes an arched scene depicting a rural landscape. It features Roman numerals, elegant original hands, and integrated subsidiary dials for tracking seconds and dates. It utilizes a premium 8-day weight-driven movement that strikes the hour on a bell. Pickup category timeslot {A}