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

Name: 5 Pillar Georgian Grandfather Longcase Clock Light Oak with Early Inside Count Wheel 8 Day Movement Long Case
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1002843
Price: 1195 GBP
Availability: InStock

18th century

For Sale by Heydays Antiques

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.

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.

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Check ID 08019901

Dealer's Item DateGeorgian era

Sellingantiques DateGeorgian era

Sellingantiques agingItem 220-250 years old

Test ResultsPassed dating check

Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE GEORGIAN ERA:

Painted arched dial signed John Pepper of Biggleswade: Bedfordshire clockmaking of the late eighteenth century.

Five turned brass pillars and inside count wheel: Georgian movement work before mass production.

Prominent medullary ray flecks across the oak door: quarter-sawn English timber.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions

Height

231cm (90.94")

Width

50cm (19.69")

Depth

26cm (10.24")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1002843

Dealers Internal Reference

ChA390ag05

Description

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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.

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Report ID 08019901

Dealer's Item DateGeorgian era

Sellingantiques datingGeorgian era

Sellingantiques agingItem 220-250 years old

Test ResultsPassed dating check

Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Georgian era:

Painted arched dial signed John Pepper of Biggleswade: Bedfordshire clockmaking of the late eighteenth century.

Five turned brass pillars and inside count wheel: Georgian movement work before mass production.

Prominent medullary ray flecks across the oak door: quarter-sawn English timber.

Physical Dimensions

Height

231cm (90.94")

Width

50cm (19.69")

Depth

26cm (10.24")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1002843

Dealers Internal Ref

ChA390ag05

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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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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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