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Lacquered Long Case Clock
For sale by Hedley Wilson
for sale €8,775     $9,525
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Lacquered Long Case Clock

18th century
For Sale by Hedley Wilson
Description

An early eighteenth century long case clock, with a red japanned case, signed by Barnaby Dammant of Colchester, and decorated with polychrome chinoiserie work.

The case has a lenticle in the trunk door, and the hood has two rows of gilded blind fret work, below a caddy top.

The twelve inch square dial with ringed winding holes, subsidiary seconds dial, and a calendar aperture, has a four knopped pillar, eight day movement.

Height 94"

c. 1715-20

Physical Dimensions
Height
239cm (94.09")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Declaration

Hedley Wilson has dated this Red Japanned Longcase Clock to the Georgian era.

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SA1014135
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Lacquered long case clock
Description
An early eighteenth century long case clock, with a red japanned case, signed by Barnaby Dammant of Colchester, and decorated with polychrome chinoiserie work.
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The case has a lenticle in the trunk door, and the hood has two rows of gilded blind fret work, below a caddy top.
Hedley Wilson

The twelve inch square dial with ringed winding holes, subsidiary seconds dial, and a calendar aperture, has a four knopped pillar, eight day movement.

Height 94"

c. 1715-20

Height
239cm (94.09")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Date of Manufacture

Hedley Wilson has dated this Red Japanned Longcase Clock to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1014135
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Lacquered long case clock
Hedley Wilson
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2015

Specialists in antique clocks

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A red lacquered longcase clock featuring detailed gilt chinoiserie scenes, brass finials, and an engraved brass dial.
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Archive I A red lacquered longcase clock featuring detailed gilt chinoiserie scenes, brass finials, and an engraved brass dial.

Lacquered Long Case Clock

Archive II A red lacquered longcase clock featuring detailed gilt chinoiserie scenes, brass finials, and an engraved brass dial. View II
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Hedley Wilson
Telephone 07970 412775
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Ross-on-Wye
Herefordshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/hedleywilson
Verified Since Mar 2015
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Hedley Wilson
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A red lacquered longcase clock featuring detailed gilt chinoiserie scenes, brass finials, and an engraved brass dial.
Lacquered long case clock
Ref: SA1014135
A red lacquered longcase clock featuring detailed gilt chinoiserie scenes, brass finials, and an engraved brass dial.
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  • ObjectClocks
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian Chinoiserie
  • MaterialWood, Lacquer, Brass, Gilt
  • ColourRed and Gold
  • MotifsChinoiserie lacquerwork, Brass finials, Engraved brass dial, Lenticle window
  • SizeH 239 cm (94 in) x W 51 cm (20 in) x D 28 cm (11 in)

This early eighteenth century Georgian long case clock stands 239 cm high, 51 cm wide, and 28 cm deep. The tall timber case wears a vibrant red lacquered japanned finish embellished with gold chinoiserie decoration depicting figures, pagodas, and landscapes. The stepped hood sits beneath a caddy top topped by two spherical gilt finials, framing a square engraved brass dial with a subsidiary seconds dial, ringed winding holes, and a calendar aperture. The trunk door incorporates a circular glass lenticle window revealing the pendulum inside, alongside a keyhole and visible brass hinges. Position this striking timepiece in a hallway, drawing room, or study as a functional focal point. The architectural hood displays two rows of gilded blind fretwork panels, supported by fluted corner pillars with gilt capitals, while matching gilt Corinthian columns flank the dial. The base plinth carries further gold painted oriental scenes beneath layered architectural mouldings. The rich red and gold palette introduces traditional English country house character to an interior, while the mechanical movement records time through historical craftsmanship.

FAQs

A japanned longcase clock is a tall, weight-driven floor clock featuring a wooden case decorated with European lacquerwork that imitates East Asian lacquer traditions. Popular in the 18th century, these cases were finished with built-up layers of varnish and decorated with raised gilt chinoiserie scenes.

The structural cases were typically constructed from pine, oak, or fruitwood, which provided a stable base for the lacquer. The exterior surface was built up using plaster or gesso, covered in coats of spirit or oil varnish, decorated with gold leaf or metal powders, and fitted with brass clock movements and dials.

Authentic 18th-century japanning displays natural age-related craquelure, subtle wear to raised gesso elements, and a muted lustre rather than a modern high-gloss shine. Original dials from the period often feature brass spandrels, silvered chapter rings, and hand-engraved details.

A japanned longcase clock serves as a focal statement piece when positioned against neutral walls in an entryway, formal dining room, or hallway. Modern schemes benefit from pairing the detailed gold and red artwork with clean-lined architectural elements or minimalist furniture.

Keep the clock in a stable environment away from direct sunlight, dampness, and heat sources that cause wood movement or lacquer cracking. Dust softly with a dry microfibre cloth, avoiding commercial furniture polishes, water, or solvents that dissolve original varnishes.
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