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A Miniature Grandfather Clock by Dent of London
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A Miniature Grandfather Clock by Dent of London

19th century
Description

Currently in unrestored original condition, please contact us for further information.

Constructed in Cuban Mahogany, rising from ogee bracket feet, the base with a raised shaped panel, flanked by canted corners adorned with blind fret carving, the door with a scalloped top, flanked by quarter reeded columns, the hood with free standing reeded columns, fretwork carving with a red silk backing, surmounted with a swan neck pediment capped with three flambeaux finials; the 7.25 arched brass dial with a silvered chapter ring, an engraved centre and raised foliate spandrels, signed ‘Dent, London’; having a weight driven movement, through an anchor escapement, and striking the hours on a bell.

London, Circa 1870

E. Dent and Co. worked at the Strand and Royal Exchange between 1867 until 1875, he was the successor of the maker and maintainer of the most famous clock in the world “BIG BEN” and enjoyed the patronage of Queen Victoria, the Prince of Wales, and the Emperor of Russia.

Physical Dimensions
Height
155cm (61.02")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Declaration

Butchoff Antiques Ltd. has dated this Miniature Mahogany Longcase Clock to the 1870s.

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SA1073998
Dealers Internal Reference
6971
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This item is currently in its original, unrestored condition. Please contact us for further information.

We are also happy to arrange door to door shipping for any item to any destination in the UK or worldwide, please get in touch if you have any questions.

Description
Currently in unrestored original condition, please contact us for further information.

Constructed in Cuban Mahogany, rising from ogee bracket feet, the base with a raised shaped panel, flanked by canted corners adorned with blind fret carving, the door with a scalloped top, flanked by quarter reeded columns, the hood with free standing reeded columns, fretwork carving with a red silk backing, surmounted with a swan neck pediment capped with three flambeaux finials; the 7.25 arched brass dial with a silvered chapter ring, an engraved centre and raised foliate spandrels, signed ‘Dent, London’; having a weight driven movement, through an anchor escapement, and striking the hours on a bell.

fig 1. A miniature mahogany longcase clock featuring a brass dial, swan-neck pediment with brass finials, and a flame mahogany veneer trunk door.
fig 1. A Miniature Grandfather Clock by Dent of London

London, Circa 1870

E. Dent and Co. worked at the Strand and Royal Exchange between 1867 until 1875, he was the successor of the maker and maintainer of the most famous clock in the world “BIG BEN” and enjoyed the patronage of Queen Victoria, the Prince of Wales, and the Emperor of Russia.

Height
155cm (61.02")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Date of Manufacture

Butchoff Antiques Ltd. has dated this Miniature Mahogany Longcase Clock to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1073998
Dealers Internal Ref
6971
Butchoff Antiques Ltd.
Butchoff Antiques Ltd.
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18th and 18th century english, french & italian furniture & decorative arts

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A miniature mahogany longcase clock featuring a brass dial, swan-neck pediment with brass finials, and a flame mahogany veneer trunk door.
A MINIATURE GRANDFATHER CLOCK BY DENT OF LONDON
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A miniature mahogany longcase clock featuring a brass dial, swan-neck pediment with brass finials, and a flame mahogany veneer trunk door.
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  • ObjectLongcase Clocks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian Revival
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Glass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSwan-neck pediment, Brass finials, Flame mahogany door, Bracket feet
  • SizeH 155 cm (61 in) x W 32 cm (13 in) x D 20 cm (8 in)

This 1870 Georgian Revival miniature longcase clock by E. Dent and Co. is constructed from warm brown Cuban mahogany with a glass door panel on the hood and brass hardware. The tall case stands on ogee bracket feet, rising through a base with a raised shaped panel and canted corners featuring blind fret carving, to a trunk door with a scalloped top framed by quarter reeded columns. The hood displays free-standing reeded columns, fretwork carving backed with red silk, and a swan-neck pediment topped with three flambeaux finials. The arched brass dial has a silvered chapter ring, an engraved centre, and raised foliate spandrels, signed Dent, London, enclosing a weight-driven movement with an anchor escapement that strikes on a bell. The physical dimensions measure 155 cm high, 32 cm wide, and 20 cm deep. Positioned for use in a gentleman's library or a stairway landing, this timepiece functions as a practical floor-standing clock. The unrestored original condition shows authentic character across the timber surfaces. The interior mechanism operates via weights and an anchor escapement, regulating the bell strike for the hours. The compact proportions allow placement in smaller residential spaces while retaining the presence of a full-size grandfather clock.

FAQs

A miniature longcase clock, frequently termed a grandmother clock, is a freestanding clock featuring a scaled-down wooden cabinet that houses a clock movement. These timepieces display traditional architectural proportions, including a hood, waist, and base, while generally standing under six feet in height.

Traditional construction relies on solid hardwoods and decorative wood veneers, predominantly mahogany, walnut, or oak. The internal movements and decorative dials incorporate cast brass, spandrels, and etched silvered metal faces protected behind glass aperture doors.

Authentic pieces by Dent of London generally feature maker signatures engraved directly onto the dial plate or movement backplate. Examination of movement serial numbers, quality hand-cut gearing, precision pendulum suspensions, and period-correct cabinet joinery assists in verification.

A miniature longcase clock functions effectively as a focal point in narrow spaces such as entry hallways, stair alcoves, or beside a reading chair in a study. Its vertical accent complements both traditional wood-panelled rooms and clean, modern backdrops.

Keep the casing level on a flat surface away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent wood warping and veneer shrinkage. The mechanical movement requires regular winding using the appropriate key and periodic professional servicing by a horologist every five to seven years.
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