🕰️ ANTIQUE LONGCASE CLOCK — T. FORSTER, CARLISLE — Early 19th C. Mahogany — FULLY FUNCTIONAL • UK MAINLAND DELIVERY + PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION & CALIBRATION INCLUDED

A handsome, fully working early 19th-century provincial English longcase clock by T. Forster of Carlisle — rich figured mahogany, original painted arched dial, 8-day weight-driven movement that runs, strikes, and keeps excellent time. Best of all — the price includes secure UK mainland delivery, full installation, and on-site calibration so it’s ready to enjoy immediately.

📌 Key Details

• Maker: T. Forster, Carlisle (clearly signed to dial)

• Date: Circa 1820–1840

• Case: Solid mahogany — swan-neck pediment with bespoke white-painted central finial (a custom finish by a previous owner), pierced fretwork, fluted quarter columns, panelled trunk door with original lock & key

• Dial: Arched painted dial — Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds, date aperture, floral spandrels, hand-painted classical scene to arch

• Movement: 8-day two-train, weight-driven, bell strike — FULLY WORKING, keeps time & strikes correctly — original pendulum & both weights included

• Approx Height: 215–220cm (≈7ft) — substantial & impressive

✅ Condition & Cosmetic Notes

✅ Fully functional — runs, strikes, keeps perfect time — no service needed.

⚠️ Honest cosmetic imperfections (all pictured):

• Front glass: Fine hairline crack across upper arched section — does not obscure dial or affect use

• Trunk door: Small chip to bottom right underside edge — minor, easily touched up

• Hood finial: Central finial finished in white — bespoke option from past owner, not original

• Case: Solid, good colour & patina, light age-appropriate wear — no structural damage

• Dial: Bright, crisp, minimal ageing

📷 Photos show the exact clock — all imperfections are visible. Please view all images.

🚚 ✅ DELIVERY • INSTALLATION • CALIBRATION — ALL INCLUDED!

Price includes everything — no hidden fees!

• ✅ Secure, insured UK Mainland delivery — carefully packed & transported

• ✅ Full professional installation — position, level, assemble, hang weights, fit pendulum

• ✅ On-site calibration & setup — adjust beat, timekeeping, strike sequence, explain operation

• ✅ Ready to use — simply choose your spot, we do the rest!

(Scottish Highlands, Islands & Northern Ireland — please message for a small surcharge quote)

💰 Price

Buy It Now: £1,650 — UK Mainland Delivery + Installation + Calibration ALL INCLUDED

(Or Best Offer welcome — fully working, delivered & set up for you)

Beautiful antique clock — fully working, delivered, installed, and calibrated — ready to keep time in your home! ⏳

💡 Pricing Rationale

The £1,650 price accounts for:

• Fully working, original Carlisle-made longcase → £1,450 base value

• ✅ Professional UK courier + specialist packing → £100–£150

• ✅ On-site installation, levelling, beat adjustment & calibration → £100–£150

• ✅ Peace of mind — no heavy lifting, no setup guesswork

Great value — fully working antique clock, delivered & perfectly set up anywhere UK Mainland!