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Longcase Regulator Clock
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Longcase Regulator Clock

19th century
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Description

Handsome mahogany longcase regulator clock - Rennison & Sons of North Shields.

The hood with canted corners, painted 13" dial with subsidiary seconds dial, the case with canted corners and glazed door, brass weight and mercury stirrup pendulum.

Eight day movement with deadbeat escapement and maintaining power.

This fine quality clock in lovely figured mahogany is in good working order and needs to be seen to be fully appreciated.

Please contact us for further details.

Reasonably priced delivery available.

Height 83" 211 cm

Width 21" 56 cm

Depth 11" 28 cm

all sizes approximate

Physical Dimensions
Height
211cm (83.07")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Declaration

Athey Antiques has dated this Mahogany Longcase Regulator Clock to the 19th Century.

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SA1000301
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ath3409
Description
Handsome mahogany longcase regulator clock - Rennison & Sons of North Shields.
The hood with canted corners, painted 13" dial with subsidiary seconds dial, the case with canted corners and glazed door, brass weight and mercury stirrup pendulum.
Athey Antiques
fig 1. A Victorian mahogany longcase regulator clock featuring a circular dial with subsidiary dials and a glazed trunk displaying a mercury pendulum.
fig 1. Longcase Regulator Clock

Eight day movement with deadbeat escapement and maintaining power.

This fine quality clock in lovely figured mahogany is in good working order and needs to be seen to be fully appreciated.

Please contact us for further details.

Reasonably priced delivery available.

Height 83" 211 cm

Width 21" 56 cm

Depth 11" 28 cm

all sizes approximate

Height
211cm (83.07")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Date of Manufacture

Athey Antiques has dated this Mahogany Longcase Regulator Clock to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1000301
Dealers Internal Ref
ath3409
Athey Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2010
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Longcase Regulator Clock

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A Victorian mahogany longcase regulator clock featuring a circular dial with subsidiary dials and a glazed trunk displaying a mercury pendulum.
Longcase Regulator Clock
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A Victorian mahogany longcase regulator clock featuring a circular dial with subsidiary dials and a glazed trunk displaying a mercury pendulum.
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A longcase regulator clock is a high-precision timepiece designed primarily for accuracy rather than decorative striking. Characterised by a deadbeat escapement, a mercury or temperature-compensated pendulum, and separate subsidiary dials for hours and seconds, these clocks served as timekeeping standards in observatories and workshops.

Cabinets were typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as mahogany or oak, often finished with flame mahogany veneers. Internal components were fabricated from cast brass, steel, and glass, while weight-driven movements often employed temperature-compensating pendulums filled with mercury or nickel-steel alloys.

Authentic examples feature precision movement mechanisms, deadbeat escapements, and distinct regulator dials where the minute hand is central while hours and seconds are displayed on individual subsidiary dials. Authentic cabinets display period-appropriate joinery, original glass panels, and hand-engraved dial plates.

A tallcase clock provides vertical proportion and architectural structure when placed in an entry foyer, hallway, or study. Framing the clock against a neutral modern backdrop allows the deep timber patina and brass mechanics to serve as a focal visual element.

The wooden casing requires dusting with a soft cloth and occasional application of natural beeswax polish to prevent timber dehydration. Mechanical movements should be professionally lubricated every five to seven years, keeping the cabinet level and away from direct sunlight or extreme humidity shifts.
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