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Stained Oak, Painted Dial, 8 Day, Bell Strike
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Stained Oak, Painted Dial, 8 Day, Bell Strike

19th century
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Dark stained oak case with brass globe finials, grandfather longcase clock. Ogee topped hood with brass terminal fluted pillars and decorative painted face. Bell striking, 8 day movement circa 1830, with seconds indication and date display, signed to the dial W Swearer, Woodbridge.

Case dimensions - height 87", width 19", depth 10".

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Andrew Charles Ltd has dated this Antique Oak Longcase Clock to the 1800s.

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SA1073398
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CLAL008
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Dark stained oak case with brass globe finials, grandfather longcase clock. Ogee topped hood with brass terminal fluted pillars and decorative painted face.
Bell striking, 8 day movement circa 1830, with seconds indication and date display, signed to the dial W Swearer, Woodbridge.
Andrew Charles Ltd

Case dimensions - height 87", width 19", depth 10".

Date of Manufacture

Andrew Charles Ltd has dated this Antique Oak Longcase Clock to the 1800s.

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SA1073398
Dealers Internal Ref
CLAL008
Andrew Charles Ltd
Andrew Charles Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2018
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Stevenage Road
Little Wymondley
Hertfordshire
SG4 7HY
United Kingdom
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Andrew Charles Ltd
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Location: 2 Taylor Court, Stevenage Road, Little Wymondley, Hertfordshire, SG4 7HY , United Kingdom
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A tall dark stained oak longcase clock featuring a painted dial with a bird motif and brass finials.
Stained oak, Painted dial, 8 day, Bell Strike
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A tall dark stained oak longcase clock featuring a painted dial with a bird motif and brass finials.
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Also known as a grandfather clock, a longcase clock is a tall, freestanding, weight-driven pendulum clock encased in a timber cabinet. Originating in the late 17th century, these timepieces require a tall enclosure to accommodate the drop of the weights and pendulum length.

Longcase clock cabinets were typically constructed from solid timber such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, often housing hand-painted iron dials, brass finials, and cast metal movements. The internal mechanics function using hanging iron or lead weights, pendulum rods, and bell strike mechanisms.

Authentic period clocks feature hand-painted or engraved dials, hand-cut gear teeth, weight-driven mechanical movements, and signs of age such as natural timber patina and hand-joined cabinetry. Dials from the late 18th and early 19th centuries frequently display hand-painted floral, figurative, or bird motifs in the upper arch.

A longcase clock acts as an architectural focal point in an entryway, hallway, or dining space, bringing historical scale and texture to a room scheme. Placing dark oak timber against light, neutral wall surfaces creates a balanced contrast alongside modern or minimalist furnishings.

Position the clock on a level surface away from direct heat sources or dampness to prevent timber movement and distortion. The mechanical movement requires regular lubrication and professional horological servicing every three to five years to ensure correct operation.
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