This is a wonderful figured mahogany long case clock with painted dial signed "W. Robb. Montrose." Montrose is a coastal town located approximately 70 miles Northeast of the capital city Edinburgh. It is in the county of Forfar. Robert Robb listed in Brian Loomes book, “Watchmakers and Clockmakers of the World” as working in Montrose as early as 1820 through 1830. This clock was during that ten year period.

This is an outstanding case having long narrow proportions. It stands on a simply formed applied bracket feet. The base panel features excellent mahogany graining and is line inlaid with satinwood. The waist section is long and narrow. The sides of the case are fitted turned waist columns. These are fluted and terminate in turned wooden capitals. The waist door is nicely shaped at the top. It also features excellent mahogany graining and is line inlaid with satinwood. The edges are trimmed with a simple molded edge. The bonnet is a swan's neck pediment form terminating with decorative brass rosettes. These center a single brass finial. The tympanum is inlaid with birds eye maple. The contrast in color is excellent. The fully turned and fluted bonnet columns are positioned on either side of the bonnet door. They are mounted in brass capitals. The glazed bonnet door is also arched and opens to a painted iron dial. This dial is signed by the Maker in block lettering. The scene in the arch is wonderful. On the left is the Battle of Trafalgar. This naval battle took place in 1805. The British Royal Navy fought the combined fleets of the French Navy and the Spanish Navy off the south-west coast of Spain. It was a decisive British victory. Admiral Nelson, one of England’s most heroic military figures, was killed. The scene on the left side of the arch depicts a woman holding a portrait of Nelson in her arms. The four spandrels areas are colorfully painted with traditional floral themes. The time and strike movement is brass, eight-day duration and of good quality. This clock stands approximately 7 feet 2.5 inches tall to the top of the brass finial.