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Mahogany 8 Day Brass Arch Dial John Walker , Newcastle Longcase Grandfather Clock

Name: Mahogany 8 Day Brass Arch Dial John Walker , Newcastle Longcase Grandfather Clock
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1057302
Price: 995 GBP
Availability: InStock

18th century

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Description

An elegant late 18th century brass dial 8 day movement with long slim mahogany cae; the hood with dentil cornice above reeded columns with brass capitals enclosing all brass engrac=ved dial . With roman numerals and strike/silent mode to the arch, centre date and seconds apeture. Movement running in the showroom.

The case with long arched door, weights pendul;um. The base with ogee moulding and plain panel base stood on solid plinth. General usage wear as per photos, overall good colour and apperance. Walker recorded working newcastle upon tyne late 18th century.

Dimensions:

222cm tall

56cm wide

26cm deep

Date of Manufacture

Abersoch Antiques has dated this Mahogany Longcase Grandfather Clock to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Guide ID 08401114

Dealer's Item Date18th Century

Sellingantiques Date18th Century

Sellingantiques agingItem 225-255 years old

ResultsDates match

Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 18TH CENTURY:

One-piece engraved brass dial: typical of northern English clockmakers in the late 1700s.

Strike-silent selector in the arch: standard 18th-century striking control.

Dentil-moulded cornice and fluted hood columns: classic late Georgian casework.

Movement with knopped pillars and rack striking: period eight-day mechanism.

Original pine seatboard and case uprights: correct movement seating without later packing.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions

Height

222cm (87.40")

Width

56cm (22.05")

Depth

26cm (10.24")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1057302

Dealers Internal Reference

BRASS DIAL NEWCASTLE MAHOG R

Dealers Notes

Delivery arranged to all parts worldwide.

Clocks can be delivered including set up upon request.

Goods bought & sold, part exchange considered.

Description

fig 1. An antique mahogany longcase clock featuring an arched brass dial, fluted hood columns, and a polished timber cabinet. — fig 1. Mahogany 8 Day Brass Arch Dial John Walker , Newcastle Longcase Grandfather Clock

The case with long arched door, weights pendul;um. The base with ogee moulding and plain panel base stood on solid plinth. General usage wear as per photos, overall good colour and apperance. Walker recorded working newcastle upon tyne late 18th century.

Dimensions:

222cm tall

56cm wide

26cm deep

Date of Manufacture

Abersoch Antiques has dated this Mahogany Longcase Grandfather Clock to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 08401114

Dealer's Item Date18th Century

Sellingantiques dating18th Century

Sellingantiques agingItem 225-255 years old

ResultsDates match

Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 18th Century:

One-piece engraved brass dial: typical of northern English clockmakers in the late 1700s.

Strike-silent selector in the arch: standard 18th-century striking control.

Dentil-moulded cornice and fluted hood columns: classic late Georgian casework.

Movement with knopped pillars and rack striking: period eight-day mechanism.

Original pine seatboard and case uprights: correct movement seating without later packing.

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

222cm (87.40")

Width

56cm (22.05")

Depth

26cm (10.24")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1057302

Dealers Internal Ref

BRASS DIAL NEWCASTLE MAHOG R

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An eight-day longcase clock, commonly known as a grandfather clock, is a tall, free-standing pendulum clock driven by weights that require winding once every seven to eight days. Popularised in the 17th to 19th centuries, these timepieces feature timber cases, typically crafted from mahogany or oak, housing brass mechanical movements.

Traditional longcase clocks feature solid or veneered mahogany cases with hand-cut joinery. Dials were made from sheet brass with cast brass spandrels or painted iron plates, housing hand-forged steel and brass gear trains operated by heavy lead weights suspended on gut line or cord.

Authentic Georgian longcase clocks display hand-carved details, cast brass spandrels, engraved arch dials, and original winding holes. Examine the movement for hand-hammered brass plates, square-headed steel screws, and maker details engraved directly onto the dial face.

A longcase clock serves as an architectural focal point when positioned in an entry hall, stairwell landing, or formal reception room. Pair it with clean-lined contemporary artwork or neutral walls to allow the rich timber tones and classical proportions to stand out.

Position the clock away from direct sunlight, radiators, and draughts to protect the mahogany veneer from warping or fading. Apply high-quality beeswax twice yearly, oil the mechanical movement every three to five years with specialised clock oil, and ensure the case remains level.

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