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5 Pillar Georgian Grandfather Longcase Clock Light Oak with Early Inside Count Wheel 8 Day Movement Long Case
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5 Pillar Georgian Grandfather Longcase Clock Light Oak with Early Inside Count Wheel 8 Day Movement Long Case

18th century
For Sale by Heydays Antiques
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Attractive and Slim Light Oak Grandfather Longcase Clock Probably by John Pepper (I) who succeeded James Pepper (II) in 1766 and was in partnership with Henry Pepper from 1773-86 and the alone till his death in 1795. His son John (II) who was born in 1769 and succeeded in the Family Business.

Between 1720 & 1889, 10 members of the Pepper Family were Clockmakers and must have been a major influence on clock making in the Bedfordshire area.

The 8 Day movement has 5 Pillars and an inside count wheel rather than the mass produced "Snail Wheel" Cam. Attractive Painted Dial with Gilt Decoration, Seconds Dial & Date Window. It has been checked, oiled and tested to be in Full and Good Antique Working condition.

Height: 91 in or 231cm to include the tall finials. 74.75in or 215cm excluding Finials.

As with All our Clocks Delivery & Set Up Options are Available. Typically £65-£145 depending upon your location. Please contact Robert via email or on 07899058752 to discuss or arrange viewing.

Physical Dimensions
Height
231cm (90.94")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Declaration

Heydays Antiques has dated this Georgian Oak Longcase Clock to the Georgian era.

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SA1002843
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ChA390ag05
Description
Attractive and Slim Light Oak Grandfather Longcase Clock Probably by John Pepper (I) who succeeded James Pepper (II) in 1766 and was in partnership with Henry Pepper from 1773-86 and the alone till his death in 1795. His son John (II) who was born in 1769 and succeeded in the Family Business.
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Between 1720 & 1889, 10 members of the Pepper Family were Clockmakers and must have been a major influence on clock making in the Bedfordshire area.
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fig 1. Georgian light oak longcase clock hood with brass finials, arched glass door, and white painted dial featuring Roman numerals.
fig 1. 5 Pillar Georgian Grandfather Longcase Clock Light Oak with Early Inside Count Wheel 8 Day Movement Long Case

The 8 Day movement has 5 Pillars and an inside count wheel rather than the mass produced "Snail Wheel" Cam. Attractive Painted Dial with Gilt Decoration, Seconds Dial & Date Window. It has been checked, oiled and tested to be in Full and Good Antique Working condition.

fig 2. Georgian light oak longcase clock hood with brass finials, arched glass door, and white painted dial featuring Roman numerals.
fig 2. 5 Pillar Georgian Grandfather Longcase Clock Light Oak with Early Inside Count Wheel 8 Day Movement Long Case

Height: 91 in or 231cm to include the tall finials. 74.75in or 215cm excluding Finials.

As with All our Clocks Delivery & Set Up Options are Available. Typically £65-£145 depending upon your location. Please contact Robert via email or on 07899058752 to discuss or arrange viewing.

Height
231cm (90.94")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Date of Manufacture

Heydays Antiques has dated this Georgian Oak Longcase Clock to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1002843
Dealers Internal Ref
ChA390ag05
Heydays Antiques
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Specialising in personal attention for 17/18/19th c traditional longcase clocks & early 20th c triple weight quarter chiming musical clocks

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Archive I Georgian light oak longcase clock hood with brass finials, arched glass door, and white painted dial featuring Roman numerals.

5 Pillar Georgian Grandfather Longcase Clock Light Oak with Early Inside Count Wheel 8 Day Movement Long Case

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Georgian light oak longcase clock hood with brass finials, arched glass door, and white painted dial featuring Roman numerals.
5 Pillar Georgian Grandfather Longcase Clock Light Oak with Early Inside Count Wheel 8 Day Movement Long Case
Ref: SA1002843
Georgian light oak longcase clock hood with brass finials, arched glass door, and white painted dial featuring Roman numerals.
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  • ObjectLongcase Clocks
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialOak, Brass, Glass, Metal
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBrass finials, Arched dial hood, Columnar pilasters, Roman numeral dial
  • SizeH 231 cm (91 in) x W 50 cm (20 in) x D 26 cm (10 in)

This Georgian longcase clock is constructed from light oak timber in a warm brown tone, paired with brass finials, a glass door, and metal components. The tall timepiece measures 231 cm high, 50 cm wide, and 26 cm deep including its finials, standing on a slender floor-standing body. The hood has an arched glazed door flanked by columnar pilasters, topped with three brass ball finials, while the white painted dial displays black Roman numerals, gilt decorative flourishes, a seconds sub-dial, and a date aperture. Visible features include moulded timber cornices and turning on the corner pillars, along with natural grain patterns across the wooden surfaces. In a modern home interior, this traditional English Country House clock suits placement in a hallway, reception room, or study as a functional decorative timepiece.

FAQs

A Georgian longcase clock, also known as a grandfather clock, is a tall, free-standing, weight-driven pendulum clock enclosed in a wooden case, typically produced between 1714 and 1830.

These clocks feature cases made from solid woods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, often housing brass 8-day or 30-hour mechanical movements with painted or brass dials.

Authentic examples feature two winding holes on the dial face for weight-driven 8-day movements, period-appropriate hand-carved casing details, brass finials, and historic horological mechanisms such as count wheels.

Position the clock as an architectural focal point in an entryway, hallway, or dining room, pairing its natural timber tone with neutral wall colours and classic furnishings.

Keep the timber case away from direct heat sources and moisture, apply clear beeswax sparingly once per year, and ensure the horological movement is professionally serviced every five to seven years.
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