What materials were traditionally used to construct 18th-century longcase clocks?

These clocks were typically constructed with cases of solid oak, mahogany, or walnut, housing brass movements, painted or engraved metal dials, and lead weights.

How can you identify an authentic antique longcase clock?

Authentic examples feature hand-cut brass gear trains, hand-painted dial details, period-correct joinery such as hand-cut dovetails, and genuine surface patination.

How can an antique oak longcase clock be styled in a modern interior?

Positioning the clock in a hall, entryway, or stair landing provides architectural height and a historic focal point that contrasts with modern minimalist furnishings.

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Herbert of Haversham Oak Small Grandfather Longcase Clock

Name: Herbert of Haversham Oak Small Grandfather Longcase Clock
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1021228
Price: 1295 GBP
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18th century

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The Herbert (or sometimes spelt Hebert or Harbert) name was synonymous with Clockmaking from around 1646. Mainly around London like London Bridge but also Buckinghamshire, Dorset, Sussex, Shropshire, Berkshire, Co. Durham, Staffordshire, Devon, Somerset, Scotland, Wales and also abroad like Amsterdam.

Thomas Herbert (Whitehall) CC 1676 is listed as being ‘Clockmaker to the King’ and in 1703 petioned the Queen for payment of arrears of monies owed for restoration of the late King’s clocks in 1701-2 and recieved £79.

There is no Clockmakers specifically listed working out of Haversham. Which now is part of Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. There was a clockmaker called Henry Harbert who moved from Hackney to Chesham also Buckinghamshire.

This clock is fitted with a W Francis of Birmingham ‘False Plate’. These were used to allow different Dials to be fitted to different movements, clock being more factory manufactured than earlier clock. William Francis was working between 1810 and 1831 and was succeeded by his wife Sarah.

The Small Oak Case is in Good Solid Condition with Attractive Tiger Graining & Patination typical of Early 19th Century Clock Cases. Being of Small Size of only 73.75in or 187.5cm with Long Trunk Door with Shaped Top and Raised on a Straight Plinth.

The 8 Day Bell Striking Movement with Good Quality Enamel Dial with Attractive Floral or Harvest & Geometric Coloured Decoration to the 4 Corners. Fully working Date Aperture & Seconds Chapter Ring.

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Check ID 08148596

Dealer's Item DateGeorgian era

Sellingantiques DateGeorgian era

Sellingantiques agingItem 190-220 years old

Test ResultsPassed dating check

Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE GEORGIAN ERA:

Fine network of hairline crazing across the dial: natural ageing of painted sheet iron.

Prominent silvery flecks on the door: quarter-sawn oak cut on the medullary rays.

Hand-filed brass strap hinges inside the door: joinery typical of early nineteenth-century clock cases.

Traditional eight-day four-pillar brass movement: standard British clockwork of the Regency period.

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

187.5cm (73.82")

Width

46cm (18.11")

Depth

24cm (9.45")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1021228

Dealers Internal Reference

BC07Nes127

Description

The Herbert (or sometimes spelt Hebert or Harbert) name was synonymous with Clockmaking from around 1646.

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Mainly around London like London Bridge but also Buckinghamshire, Dorset, Sussex, Shropshire, Berkshire, Co.

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Durham, Staffordshire, Devon, Somerset, Scotland, Wales and also abroad like Amsterdam.

fig 1. A tall Georgian oak longcase clock featuring a square painted dial, brass column accents, and a panelled wooden case. — fig 1. Herbert of Haversham Oak Small Grandfather Longcase Clock

Thomas Herbert (Whitehall) CC 1676 is listed as being ‘Clockmaker to the King’ and in 1703 petioned the Queen for payment of arrears of monies owed for restoration of the late King’s clocks in 1701-2 and recieved £79.

fig 2. A tall Georgian oak longcase clock featuring a square painted dial, brass column accents, and a panelled wooden case. — fig 2. Herbert of Haversham Oak Small Grandfather Longcase Clock

There is no Clockmakers specifically listed working out of Haversham. Which now is part of Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. There was a clockmaker called Henry Harbert who moved from Hackney to Chesham also Buckinghamshire.

fig 3. A tall Georgian oak longcase clock featuring a square painted dial, brass column accents, and a panelled wooden case. — fig 3. Herbert of Haversham Oak Small Grandfather Longcase Clock

This clock is fitted with a W Francis of Birmingham ‘False Plate’. These were used to allow different Dials to be fitted to different movements, clock being more factory manufactured than earlier clock. William Francis was working between 1810 and 1831 and was succeeded by his wife Sarah.

fig 4. A tall Georgian oak longcase clock featuring a square painted dial, brass column accents, and a panelled wooden case. — fig 4. Herbert of Haversham Oak Small Grandfather Longcase Clock

The Small Oak Case is in Good Solid Condition with Attractive Tiger Graining & Patination typical of Early 19th Century Clock Cases. Being of Small Size of only 73.75in or 187.5cm with Long Trunk Door with Shaped Top and Raised on a Straight Plinth.

The 8 Day Bell Striking Movement with Good Quality Enamel Dial with Attractive Floral or Harvest & Geometric Coloured Decoration to the 4 Corners. Fully working Date Aperture & Seconds Chapter Ring.

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Report ID 08148596

Dealer's Item DateGeorgian era

Sellingantiques datingGeorgian era

Sellingantiques agingItem 190-220 years old

Test ResultsPassed dating check

Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Georgian era:

Fine network of hairline crazing across the dial: natural ageing of painted sheet iron.

Prominent silvery flecks on the door: quarter-sawn oak cut on the medullary rays.

Hand-filed brass strap hinges inside the door: joinery typical of early nineteenth-century clock cases.

Traditional eight-day four-pillar brass movement: standard British clockwork of the Regency period.

Physical Dimensions

Height

187.5cm (73.82")

Width

46cm (18.11")

Depth

24cm (9.45")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1021228

Dealers Internal Ref

BC07Nes127

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A longcase clock, commonly known as a grandfather clock, is a tall, floor-standing timepiece driven by weights and controlled by a pendulum housed inside a wooden enclosure.

Keep the wooden case away from direct heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage, apply natural beeswax periodically, and ensure the mechanical movement is serviced by a horologist every five to seven years.

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