Longcase clock
1775–80
Medium
Mahogany, bronze
Dimensions
64 3/4 × 13 in. (164.5 × 33 cm)
Classification
Horology
Culture
Scottish, Edinburgh
Department
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Rogers Fund, 1908
Accession Number
08.51.26
Art Historical Context
Step into the refined world of 18th Scottish craftsmanship with this elegant longcase clock by James Cowan Edinburgh, crafted between 1775 and 1780. Standing at an impressive 64 34 inches tall, this timepiece exemplifies the horological artistry of the Georgian era, where clocks served not just as functional objects but as symbols of sophistication and scientific precision. Housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's European Sculpture and Decorative collection, it was acquired through the Rogers Fund in 8. Made from rich mahogany—a premium imported wood favored for its durability and warm gra...