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John Jackson, London Georgian Grandfather Longcase Clock
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
for sale €3,452     $3,747
£2,950
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John Jackson, London Georgian Grandfather Longcase Clock

18th century
Description

An impressive and elegant London Georgian mahogany longcase clock. A fine quality case with an arched pediment surmounted by 3 original brass finials. Front and rear brass quarter Corinthian hood columns and side sound fretwork panels. Brass stopped fluted hood, and trunk side columns as seen on the best London cases of this period. A re-entrant raised base panel and the original base skirting. A well engraved silvered dial with blued steel hands with strike/silent to the arch. A seconds and date dial. An 8-day duration, 5 pillar mechanism striking the hours on a bell. This mechanism is higher quality having a dead-beat escapement. Original brass cased weights. Circa 1785.

John Jackson of London is recorded in Baillies' 'Watchmakers and Clockmakers of The World' book as working from 1781. He was master of The Clockmakers Company in 1796.

Height 7ft 8"/ 233 cms Width (at widest point of hood) 19" / 48 cms Depth 10" / 22 cms.

From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd you can expect a genuine antique grandfather longcase clock that is serviced with 12 months guarantee. We personally set up and deliver to the UK, please contact us for a quote. We are members of The British Watchmakers and Clockmakers Guild.

Physical Dimensions
Height
233cm (91.73")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Declaration

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this Georgian Mahogany Longcase Clock to the Georgian era.

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SA1037762
Description
An impressive and elegant London Georgian mahogany longcase clock. A fine quality case with an arched pediment surmounted by 3 original brass finials. Front and rear brass quarter Corinthian hood columns and side sound fretwork panels. Brass stopped fluted hood, and trunk side columns as seen on the best London cases of this period. A re-entrant raised base panel and the original base skirting. A well engraved silvered dial with blued steel hands with strike/silent to the arch. A seconds and date dial. An 8-day duration, 5 pillar mechanism striking the hours on a bell. This mechanism is higher quality having a dead-beat escapement. Original brass cased weights. Circa 1785.
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John Jackson of London is recorded in Baillies' 'Watchmakers and Clockmakers of The World' book as working from 1781.
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd

He was master of The Clockmakers Company in 1796.

fig 1. An 18th-century Georgian mahogany longcase clock with an arched silvered brass dial, fluted hood columns, and three brass ball-and-spire finials.
fig 1. John Jackson, London Georgian Grandfather Longcase Clock

Height 7ft 8"/ 233 cms Width (at widest point of hood) 19" / 48 cms Depth 10" / 22 cms.

From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd you can expect a genuine antique grandfather longcase clock that is serviced with 12 months guarantee. We personally set up and deliver to the UK, please contact us for a quote. We are members of The British Watchmakers and Clockmakers Guild.

Height
233cm (91.73")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Date of Manufacture

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this Georgian Mahogany Longcase Clock to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1037762
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
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An 18th-century Georgian mahogany longcase clock with an arched silvered brass dial, fluted hood columns, and three brass ball-and-spire finials.
John Jackson, London Georgian Grandfather Longcase Clock
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A Georgian longcase clock dates from the period between 1714 and 1830, characterised by fine cabinetmaking, weight-driven movements, and tall wooden enclosures designed to protect the pendulum and weights.

These clocks typically feature solid or veneered mahogany, oak, or walnut cases, complemented by brass dials, silvered chapter rings, and cast brass spandrels or finials.

Authentic period examples feature hand-cut gears, hand-engraved brass dials often bearing the makers name and town, correct construction jointing, and age-consistent oxidation on internal metalwork.

A longcase clock serves as an architectural focal point in hallways, foyers, or formal drawing rooms, pairing well with contemporary minimal decor or classic traditional interiors.

Ensure the movement is professionally cleaned and oiled every five to seven years, wind the weight mechanism weekly, and place the cabinet away from direct heat sources and dampness.
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