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Georgian Automaton Rocking Ship Grandfather Longcase Clock
Heydays Antiques
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Georgian Automaton Rocking Ship Grandfather Longcase Clock

18th century
For Sale by Heydays Antiques
Description

Beautiful Mahogany Cased Grandfather Longcase Clock circa Late Georgian - Regency Period - 1800-1835

Height 71in

Can be displayed with or without Top Fretwork.

The 8 Day Movement with Automaton Rocking Ship. No makers / retailers name but it has Scottish Poets Depicted in the 4 Corners. Pendulum Bob with Painting of An Early Steam Boat.

Checked, Serviced & Tested to be in Good & Full Antique Working Order - including the Rocking Ship.

Please contact Robert via Messaging or on 07899 058752 to Discuss or Arrange Viewing. Delivery Options Available and, for Most UK Main Location, Set Up can also be Offered - Please supply your Postcode. Instructions will be emailed if a Courier is Used.

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Height
180.3cm (70.98")
Declaration

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

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SA1075406
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AmARBb09447
Description
Beautiful Mahogany Cased Grandfather Longcase Clock circa Late Georgian - Regency Period - 1800-1835

Height 71in

Can be displayed with or without Top Fretwork.

The 8 Day Movement with Automaton Rocking Ship. No makers / retailers name but it has Scottish Poets Depicted in the 4 Corners. Pendulum Bob with Painting of An Early Steam Boat.

fig 1. An upper hood section of a Georgian mahogany longcase clock featuring open fretwork pediments, brass finials, and a painted arch dial displaying a rocking ship automaton.
fig 1. Georgian Automaton Rocking Ship Grandfather Longcase Clock

Checked, Serviced & Tested to be in Good & Full Antique Working Order - including the Rocking Ship.

Please contact Robert via Messaging or on 07899 058752 to Discuss or Arrange Viewing.

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Delivery Options Available and, for Most UK Main Location, Set Up can also be Offered - Please supply your Postcode.
Heydays Antiques

Instructions will be emailed if a Courier is Used.

Height
180.3cm (70.98")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1075406
Dealers Internal Ref
AmARBb09447
Heydays Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2012

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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Archive I An upper hood section of a Georgian mahogany longcase clock featuring open fretwork pediments, brass finials, and a painted arch dial displaying a rocking ship automaton.

Georgian Automaton Rocking Ship Grandfather Longcase Clock

Archive II An upper hood section of a Georgian mahogany longcase clock featuring open fretwork pediments, brass finials, and a painted arch dial displaying a rocking ship automaton. View II
Archive III An upper hood section of a Georgian mahogany longcase clock featuring open fretwork pediments, brass finials, and a painted arch dial displaying a rocking ship automaton. View III
Archive IV An upper hood section of a Georgian mahogany longcase clock featuring open fretwork pediments, brass finials, and a painted arch dial displaying a rocking ship automaton. View IV
Archive V An upper hood section of a Georgian mahogany longcase clock featuring open fretwork pediments, brass finials, and a painted arch dial displaying a rocking ship automaton. View V
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Archive VII An upper hood section of a Georgian mahogany longcase clock featuring open fretwork pediments, brass finials, and a painted arch dial displaying a rocking ship automaton. View VII
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An upper hood section of a Georgian mahogany longcase clock featuring open fretwork pediments, brass finials, and a painted arch dial displaying a rocking ship automaton.
Georgian Automaton Rocking Ship Grandfather Longcase Clock
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Georgian longcase clocks were crafted during the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, featuring tall weight-driven pendulum movements housed in timber cases. Automaton features, such as rocking ships within the dial arch, were integrated into the mechanical motion of the pendulum.

Cases were predominantly constructed from mahogany, oak, or walnut, frequently featuring flame veneers, stringing inlay, and fretwork pediments. The internal clockwork utilized cast brass plates and steel gears, alongside hand-painted sheet iron or engraved brass dials.

Authentic period examples feature hand-cut gearing, period-appropriate painted dial details, and weight-driven escapement mechanisms. The automaton elements are linked directly to the pendulum assembly, accompanied by natural signs of historical wear and oxidisation on metal surfaces.

Positioning a tall clock in an entrance hall, library, or stairwell landing allows its vertical proportions to balance high ceilings. Pairing dark mahogany finishes against contemporary neutral walls highlights the timber grain and architectural pediment details.

The cabinet should be kept away from direct heat sources and fluctuating humidity to prevent timber movement and finish cracking. The mechanical clock movement requires professional horological cleaning and lubrication every five to seven years.
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