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Lacquered Long Case Green Clock
Hedley Wilson
for sale €7,488     $8,128
£6,400

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Lacquered Long Case Green Clock

18th century
For Sale by Hedley Wilson
Description

An unusually small late eighteenth century green lacquered and decorated long case clock.

The case japanned in green lacquer, and decorated with chinoiserie gilt designs showing figures, gardens , pagodas and trees.

The twelve inch break arch dial is unsigned , and has an engraved boss in the arch with Tempus Fugit, with a calendar aperture and subsidiary seconds dial. The eight day duration movement with four pillars.

Fully restored and in excellent condition.

Height 81". c. 1780

Physical Dimensions
Height
206cm (81.10")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Declaration

Hedley Wilson has dated this Green Japanned Longcase Clock to the Georgian era.

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SA1051119
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Green lacquered long case clock
Description
An unusually small late eighteenth century green lacquered and decorated long case clock.
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The case japanned in green lacquer, and decorated with chinoiserie gilt designs showing figures, gardens , pagodas and trees.
Hedley Wilson
fig 1. An antique dark green japanned longcase clock featuring gilded chinoiserie landscape details, an arched hood with gold finials, and a brass dial with a Tempus Fugit boss.
fig 1. Lacquered Long Case Green Clock

The twelve inch break arch dial is unsigned , and has an engraved boss in the arch with Tempus Fugit, with a calendar aperture and subsidiary seconds dial. The eight day duration movement with four pillars.

Fully restored and in excellent condition.

Height 81". c. 1780

Height
206cm (81.10")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Date of Manufacture

Hedley Wilson has dated this Green Japanned Longcase Clock to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1051119
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Green lacquered long case clock
Hedley Wilson
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2015

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Archive I An antique dark green japanned longcase clock featuring gilded chinoiserie landscape details, an arched hood with gold finials, and a brass dial with a Tempus Fugit boss.

Lacquered Long case green clock

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Archive III An antique dark green japanned longcase clock featuring gilded chinoiserie landscape details, an arched hood with gold finials, and a brass dial with a Tempus Fugit boss. View III
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An antique dark green japanned longcase clock featuring gilded chinoiserie landscape details, an arched hood with gold finials, and a brass dial with a Tempus Fugit boss.
Lacquered Long case green clock
Ref: SA1051119
An antique dark green japanned longcase clock featuring gilded chinoiserie landscape details, an arched hood with gold finials, and a brass dial with a Tempus Fugit boss.
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A japanned longcase clock is a tall, floor-standing timepiece featuring a timber case finished with European lacquer techniques designed to imitate Asian lacquerware. Popularised in Britain during the 17th and 18th centuries, these clocks typically feature raised chinoiserie scenes depicted in gilt against a dark or painted background.

Traditional longcase clocks feature cases constructed from pine or oak veneered with timber, lacquer, or marquetry, housing a weight-driven mechanical movement. Dials are commonly crafted from brass with cast spandrels, silvered chapter rings, and iron hands, enclosed within an arched hood topped with turned or cast finials.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-applied gesso work creating three-dimensional chinoiserie decoration, often showing genuine craquelure or age-related wear to the lacquer surface. The clock dial should display hand-engraved numerals, cast brass spandrels, and movement mounting pillars consistent with period horological manufacturing.

A longcase clock serves as a structural focal point in an entrance hallway, foyer, or formal dining room. Position the clock against a neutral wall to highlight the detailed gilded chinoiserie, pairing it with clean-lined contemporary furniture or period timber pieces to create visual balance.

Keep the clock away from direct sunlight, radiators, and fluctuations in humidity to prevent the timber case from warping and the lacquer from cracking. Dust gently with a soft dry cloth without using liquid chemical polishes, and employ a professional horologist to service the mechanical movement periodically.
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