A Scottish George III mahogany longcase clock

A Scottish George III mahogany longcase clock, circa 1780, Robert Welsh, Dalkeith, with eight-day bell striking movement, the 12inch arched dial with applied boss to the arch engraved Robt. Welsh, Dalkeith, above the Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes, the case with quarter fluted pilasters to the angles, some old paper labels inscribed Thorburn present to the case, 224cm high overallRobert Welsh is recorded in Baillie G. H.Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in Dalkeith 1768-77Provenance: by repute previously in the collection of Sir Michael Thorburn of Glenormiston, Peeblesshire