Sold 6 October 2025 · Hedley Wilson

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Description

A mahogany long case clock of good small size.

The case with well figured mahogany veneers having canted reeded edges to the trunk, stopped with brass, and the arched hood with reeded columns, also stopped with brass.

The 12" break arch dial with cast brass spandrels and an engraved boss for Benjamin Gibbons, of London, having a subsidiary seconds dial and date aperture, with an eight day duration movement.

height 84.5"

c. 1780

Physical Dimensions

Height

214cm (84.25")

Width

46cm (18.11")

Depth

25cm (9.84")

Declaration

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

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1083062

Dealers Internal Reference

mahogany long case clock

Description

A mahogany long case clock of good small size.

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The case with well figured mahogany veneers having canted reeded edges to the trunk, stopped with brass, and the arched hood with reeded columns, also stopped with brass.

Hedley Wilson

fig 1. An upright antique longcase clock featuring a dark mahogany wood case, an arched hood, and a brass face with roman numerals. — fig 1. Long Case Clock

The 12" break arch dial with cast brass spandrels and an engraved boss for Benjamin Gibbons, of London, having a subsidiary seconds dial and date aperture, with an eight day duration movement.

height 84.5"

c. 1780

Physical Dimensions

Height

214cm (84.25")

Width

46cm (18.11")

Depth

25cm (9.84")

Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1083062

Dealers Internal Ref

mahogany long case clock

About the Dealer

Hedley Wilson

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Herefordshire
United Kingdom

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ObjectClocks
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialMahogany, Brass, Glass
ColourDark Brown
MotifsArched hood, Brass dial face, Fluted columns, Roman numerals
SizeH 214 cm (84 in) x W 46 cm (18 in) x D 25 cm (10 in)

FAQs

A longcase clock, commonly known as a grandfather clock, is a tall, freestanding pendulum clock enclosed in a wooden case, which first appeared in Britain during the late 17th century following the invention of the anchor escapement.

These clocks are traditionally constructed using a timber carcass, frequently faced with fine veneers such as mahogany, oak, or walnut, and house intricate brass or iron gear movements driven by suspended weights.

Authenticity is determined by examining the original craftsmanship of the movement, the integration of the dial with the movement, hand-cut screws, timber shrinkage patterns, and period-appropriate wood patination.

A longcase clock serves as a strong architectural anchor in contemporary spaces, working effectively when placed against neutral walls to highlight its timber grain and traditional vertical proportions.

Preservation requires maintaining a stable indoor environment away from direct sunlight and humidity fluctuations, along with professional mechanical servicing every few years to ensure the movement remains functional.