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Early 18th Century Longcase Clock by John Shepley Circa 1720 (Long Case)
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Early 18th Century Longcase Clock by John Shepley Circa 1720 (Long Case)

18th century
Sold 24 March 2025 · Buckingham Interiors
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Description

30-hour movement with an outside count wheel striking on a single bell, square brass dial with silvered chapter ring, Roman and Arabic numerals for hours and minutes, subsidiary seconds dial and date aperture, all contained in an oak case, canopy with moulded cornice and square glass flanked by brass capped columns, trunk with quartered columns, box base with raised panel on bracket feet

John Shepley was the first clockmaker in Hyde and little is known of his early life. He is a well respected maker and was probably working in Hyde from about 1690. The population in Hyde at that time was about 300 so he would struggle to make a living and sometime later moved to Stockport where his later clocks are signed either Johannes or John Shepley. We know that he died in 1749.

Date of Manufacture

Buckingham Interiors has dated this Antique Oak Longcase Clock to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
220cm (86.61")
Width
59cm (23.23")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Reference Numbers
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SA1020197
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30-hour movement with an outside count wheel striking on a single bell, square brass dial with silvered chapter ring, Roman and Arabic numerals for hours and minutes, subsidiary seconds dial and date aperture, all contained in an oak case, canopy with moulded cornice and square glass flanked by brass capped columns, trunk with quartered columns, box base with raised panel on bracket feet

John Shepley was the first clockmaker in Hyde and little is known of his early life. He is a well respected maker and was probably working in Hyde from about 1690.

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The population in Hyde at that time was about 300 so he would struggle to make a living and sometime later moved to Stockport where his later clocks are signed either Johannes or John Shepley.
Buckingham Interiors

We know that he died in 1749.

Date of Manufacture

Buckingham Interiors has dated this Antique Oak Longcase Clock to the 18th Century.

Height
220cm (86.61")
Width
59cm (23.23")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1020197
Buckingham Interiors
Buckingham Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2023

Happy to accept offers on any of the items I have for sale.

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Archive I An upright antique oak longcase clock featuring a square brass dial, glazed hood door, and a tall wooden trunk. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Early 18th Century Longcase Clock by John Shepley Circa 1720 (Long Case)

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An upright antique oak longcase clock featuring a square brass dial, glazed hood door, and a tall wooden trunk.
Early 18th century longcase clock by John Shepley Circa 1720 (long case)
Ref: SA1020197
An upright antique oak longcase clock featuring a square brass dial, glazed hood door, and a tall wooden trunk.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectClocks
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialOak, Brass, Glass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBrass dial face, Glazed hood door, Columnar hood supports, Panelled trunk door
  • SizeH 220 cm (87 in) x W 59 cm (23 in) x D 25 cm (10 in)

FAQs

Longcase clocks, commonly known as grandfather clocks, evolved in Britain during the late 17th century following the invention of the anchor escapement. They became central fixtures in domestic spaces, combining advanced horology with sophisticated cabinetry crafted by regional and metropolitan clockmakers.

These clocks are traditionally constructed from solid native timbers such as oak, walnut, or mahogany, often featuring hand-carved details, brass dial faces with engraved chapter rings, and weight-driven mechanical brass movements housed within a tall wooden trunk.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the integration of the movement with the dial, the consistency of the timbers patina and oxidisation, hand-cut screws or pegs, and regional joinery techniques that align with the stated period of manufacture.

A longcase clock serves as a striking vertical anchor in contemporary settings. Positioning it in a hallway, empty corner, or living room introduces historic gravity, rich texture, and classical architectural proportion to minimalist or mixed-era interiors.

Preservation involves maintaining a stable room temperature away from direct sunlight and humidity fluctuations. Mechanical movements require professional servicing and oiling every few years, while wooden surfaces benefit from periodic waxing with natural beeswax.
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