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William Harley Early Georgian Oak Grandfather Longcase Clock
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William Harley Early Georgian Oak Grandfather Longcase Clock

18th century
For Sale by Heydays Antiques
Description

Small Well Proportioned and Attractive Oak & Inlay Banded Longcase Clock Circa 1740-50. The Long Trunk Door with Reeded Columns. As is the Hood Door. All Raised on A Shaped Apron.

Height 80.05in or 205cm.

The Good Quality Brass Dial with Silvered Centre and Chapter Ring. Grand Corner Spandrels with Crisp Cherub Heads Indicating Early to Mid 18th Century - George (II) or Earky Georgian Period.

William Harley was born in 1702 into a Family of Clockmakers. In 1717 he was Apprenticed to Thomas Gorsuch. He died in 1764 at the age of 62.

He had a Clockmaker son called Samuel born in 1740 (d 1799). He too had a Clockmaker son called William (II) who was also a Goldsmith who died in 1843. From 1788 - 1802 they Traded as W Harley & Son. There was also a George Harley circa 1784.

The Good Quality 8 Day Movement has been Checked, Serviced & Tested to be in Good Antique Working Order.

Please contact Robert Via Messaging or on 07899 058752 to Discuss. Viewing Welcome By Appointment. Delivery Can Be Arranged. Where Possible This would be Carried Out By Robert & Setup Can then Be Included. If this is not possible then a Courier Service Can be Arranged. This is Usually Between £65-165 Depending upon Your Location. Please Supply your Postcode for Options.

Physical Dimensions
Height
205cm (80.71")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Declaration

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

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SA1048095
Description
Small Well Proportioned and Attractive Oak & Inlay Banded Longcase Clock Circa 1740-50. The Long Trunk Door with Reeded Columns. As is the Hood Door. All Raised on A Shaped Apron.

Height 80.05in or 205cm.

The Good Quality Brass Dial with Silvered Centre and Chapter Ring.

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Grand Corner Spandrels with Crisp Cherub Heads Indicating Early to Mid 18th Century - George (II) or Earky Georgian Period.
Heydays Antiques
fig 1. An early Georgian longcase clock featuring a warm oak case with turned hood columns and an engraved brass dial.
fig 1. William Harley Early Georgian Oak Grandfather Longcase Clock

William Harley was born in 1702 into a Family of Clockmakers. In 1717 he was Apprenticed to Thomas Gorsuch. He died in 1764 at the age of 62.

He had a Clockmaker son called Samuel born in 1740 (d 1799). He too had a Clockmaker son called William (II) who was also a Goldsmith who died in 1843. From 1788 - 1802 they Traded as W Harley & Son. There was also a George Harley circa 1784.

fig 2. An early Georgian longcase clock featuring a warm oak case with turned hood columns and an engraved brass dial.
fig 2. William Harley Early Georgian Oak Grandfather Longcase Clock

The Good Quality 8 Day Movement has been Checked, Serviced & Tested to be in Good Antique Working Order.

Please contact Robert Via Messaging or on 07899 058752 to Discuss. Viewing Welcome By Appointment. Delivery Can Be Arranged. Where Possible This would be Carried Out By Robert & Setup Can then Be Included. If this is not possible then a Courier Service Can be Arranged. This is Usually Between £65-165 Depending upon Your Location. Please Supply your Postcode for Options.

Height
205cm (80.71")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1048095
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Specialising in personal attention for 17/18/19th c traditional longcase clocks & early 20th c triple weight quarter chiming musical clocks

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Early Georgian longcase clocks, created during the early eighteenth century, are characterised by solid native wood construction such as oak or walnut, brass dials with cast corner spandrels, and restrained classical proportions.

Craftsmen typically utilised solid oak, hand-cut dovetail joinery, and weight-driven brass clockwork mechanisms paired with long pendulums housed inside a protective wooden trunk.

Authentic period pieces generally feature hand-engraved brass dials, corner spandrels, hand-forged movement components, and evidence of hand-planed timber work along the backboard and interior case.

A longcase clock serves as a focal architectural feature when positioned in an entrance hall, reading alcove, or stair landing, paired alongside neutral wall tones and contemporary artwork for contrast.

Position the wooden case away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber movement, apply beeswax periodically, and have the mechanical movement professionally serviced and oiled every five to seven years.
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