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A Fine Mahogany Long Case Clock
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
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W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

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A Fine Mahogany Long Case Clock

18th century
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A Fine Mahogany Long case Clock. This beautifully proportioned clock has an 8-day movement with anchor escapement and hour striking. The 12” break-arch brass and silvered dial with silent/strike, second and date chapter rings and blued steel hands. The fine-quality mahogany case has well-chosen flame veneers to the trunk door and to the base panel and has brass stop-fluted columns to the hood and trunk. The clock is topped off with fine fret-work and brass finials. It bears the name "Nick Gordelier, London" which is probably the retailer. In very good condition. 2200mm high, 480mm wide and 250mm deep. English. Circa 1780.

Provenance: Private collection UK.

Physical Dimensions
Height
220cm (86.61")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Declaration

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this Antique Mahogany Longcase Clock to the Georgian era.

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SA1030395
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A Fine Mahogany Long case Clock. This beautifully proportioned clock has an 8-day movement with anchor escapement and hour striking.
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The 12” break-arch brass and silvered dial with silent/strike, second and date chapter rings and blued steel hands.
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

The fine-quality mahogany case has well-chosen flame veneers to the trunk door and to the base panel and has brass stop-fluted columns to the hood and trunk. The clock is topped off with fine fret-work and brass finials. It bears the name "Nick Gordelier, London" which is probably the retailer. In very good condition. 2200mm high, 480mm wide and 250mm deep. English. Circa 1780.

Provenance: Private collection UK.

Height
220cm (86.61")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Date of Manufacture

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. has dated this Antique Mahogany Longcase Clock to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1030395
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

English and continental furniture, mirrors and decorative objects from the 18th & 19th centuries.

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W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd. is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.
Telephone 07712 651231
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Unit 1
Warren Farm Stables
Sundridge
Nr Sevenoaks
Kent
TN14 6EE
United Kingdom

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An antique Georgian mahogany longcase clock featuring an arched brass dial, fluted columns, eagle finials, and a flame mahogany trunk door.
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A longcase clock, also known as a grandfather clock, is a tall, free-standing, weight-driven pendulum clock enclosed within a wooden cabinet. Originating in the mid-17th century, these timepieces were designed to house long pendulums that required a tall enclosure to ensure precise timekeeping.

Georgian longcase clocks typically feature cases crafted from solid mahogany, oak, or walnut, often enriched with flame mahogany veneers or marquetry. The clock faces are commonly made from brass with cast brass spandrels, engraved dials, and iron weight-driven movements.

Authentic 18th-century examples often display hand-engraved brass or painted dials, cast brass spandrels, and hand-joined timber cases with original mortise and tenon joinery. Examining the weight-driven movement, dial signature, and wood oxidisation inside the trunk helps verify age.

Position a longcase clock as a focal anchor point in a hallway, stair landing, or formal dining room where its vertical proportions create height. Pair it with minimalist wall art or contemporary architectural elements to balance the dark timber tones and traditional silhouette.

Keep the clock in a temperature-stable environment away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber cracking or veneer lifting. The mechanical movement should be serviced by a professional horologist every five to seven years, and the case should be lightly dusted and waxed with beeswax.
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