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Swedish Gustavian Period Carved and Polychrome Painted Signed Mora Clock

About the Item

One of the finest signed examples of a late 18th century Swedish Mora long case clock that we have seen. The decorative carving is exquisite and the paint is early and probably original. The movement does function, but would have to be set after delivery. A top respected clock conservator did go over the movement to assure functionality. The original weights and pendulum are included, as well as a key. Gustavian Mora clocks are a type of long case clock which were made in, and derived their name from, the town of Mora in Dalarna province, Sweden. Production began in the late 18th century and continued through most of the 19th century. Mora clock faces are often marked with the inscription "A A S Mora"—the initials of Krång Anders Andersson (1727-1799) of Östnor, traditionally known as the first clockmaker in the district of Mora. The discovery of his initials on a clock movement dated 1792 has been taken as evidence that the cottage clock industry was already flourishing by this time. This cooperative manufacture of clocks in Mora arose as a source of supplemental income for the farm families of this agriculturally poor region. Each family would "specialize" by making one or more of the parts required. A finished clock would often be sold without a case—the buyer then arranging for one to be made, often locally. This helps to explain the great variety of cases that exist. Regional differences exist within Sweden as to the styles of Mora Clocks made. The style of Mora Clocks made in the North of Sweden though featuring the same basic shape differed quite markedly from those Mora Clocks made in the South of Sweden.

Creator:
Mora (Clockmaker)
Dimensions:
Height: 90 in (228.6 cm)Width: 22.5 in (57.15 cm)Depth: 8 in (20.32 cm)
Style:
Gustavian (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Wood
Place of Origin:
Sweden
Period:
Late 18th Century
Date of Manufacture:
Late 18th Century
Condition:
Repaired: A few of the carved crowns appear to have been fixed and the part of the small strip of base at the very bottom is most likely an early replacement. The paint is early and the face has probably had some paint touched up. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
Seller Location:
Wiscasset, ME
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1017627852772
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