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Exquisite Antique Restored Hand Carved Grandfather Clock Case Depicting a King
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Exquisite Antique Restored Hand Carved Grandfather Clock Case Depicting a King

18th century
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delighted to offer for sale this one of a kind, fully restored, hand carved antique English longcase grandfather clock case depicting a King’s Sovereign portrait

Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price

What a find, I purchased this piece maybe 8-10 years ago and it has sat waiting all this time for restoration, whomever removed the clock movement did so with little care and damaged the top of the piece, as such it has been fully restored to gallery condition and is now ready to accommodate a new movement

I saved this piece because clearly the carving is very old and was conducted by an exceedingly fine craftsman, the Sovereign portrait of a King is very Regal and adds a sense of occasion to such a piece, the case is also decorated with what looks like English Tudor Rose’s which date to the 15th century, I’m really unsure exactly how old it is but based on other examples, it looks to be Georgian circa 1780 possibly earlier

Condition wise as mentioned it has been fully restored with new glass, all timber issues addressed and then lightly washed back and French polished being sure to retain all the period patina and charm

Dimensions

Height:- 247.5cm

Width:- 72cm

Depth:- 36.5cm

Inside width:- 50cm at the top, 28cm in the middle, inside depth 16cm

Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, if you would like any additional or specific measurements please ask

Any questions please feel free to ask.

Physical Dimensions
Height
247.5cm (97.44")
Width
72cm (28.35")
Depth
36.5cm (14.37")
Declaration

Royal House Antiques has dated this Carved Oak Clock Case to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1084692
Description
Delighted to offer for sale this one of a kind, fully restored, hand carved antique English longcase grandfather clock case depicting a King’s Sovereign portrait

Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price

fig 1. A tall, heavily hand-carved dark oak grandfather clock case featuring relief carvings of a crowned king and foliate motifs.
fig 1. Exquisite Antique Restored Hand Carved Grandfather Clock Case Depicting a King

What a find, I purchased this piece maybe 8-10 years ago and it has sat waiting all this time for restoration, whomever removed the clock movement did so with little care and damaged the top of the piece, as such it has been fully restored to gallery condition and is now ready to accommodate a new movement

fig 2. A tall, heavily hand-carved dark oak grandfather clock case featuring relief carvings of a crowned king and foliate motifs.
fig 2. Exquisite Antique Restored Hand Carved Grandfather Clock Case Depicting a King

I saved this piece because clearly the carving is very old and was conducted by an exceedingly fine craftsman, the Sovereign portrait of a King is very Regal and adds a sense of occasion to such a piece, the case is also decorated with what looks like English Tudor Rose’s which date to the 15th century, I’m really unsure exactly how old it is but based on other examples, it looks to be Georgian circa 1780 possibly earlier

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Condition wise as mentioned it has been fully restored with new glass, all timber issues addressed and then lightly washed back and French polished being sure to retain all the period patina and charm.
Royal House Antiques
fig 3. A tall, heavily hand-carved dark oak grandfather clock case featuring relief carvings of a crowned king and foliate motifs.
fig 3. Exquisite Antique Restored Hand Carved Grandfather Clock Case Depicting a King

Dimensions

Height:- 247.5cm

Width:- 72cm

Depth:- 36.5cm

Inside width:- 50cm at the top, 28cm in the middle, inside depth 16cm

Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, if you would like any additional or specific measurements please ask

Any questions please feel free to ask.

Height
247.5cm (97.44")
Width
72cm (28.35")
Depth
36.5cm (14.37")
Date of Manufacture

Royal House Antiques has dated this Carved Oak Clock Case to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1084692
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2021

Royal house antiques is a privately-owned family ran company founded in wimbledon in 2012 by husband and wife james and iris thorpe

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West Sussex
RH20 1DF
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A tall, heavily hand-carved dark oak grandfather clock case featuring relief carvings of a crowned king and foliate motifs.
EXQUISITE ANTIQUE RESTORED HAND CARVED GRANDFATHER CLOCK CASE DEPICTING A KING
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Longcase clock cases emerged in the mid-seventeenth century to enclose the weight and pendulum mechanism of floor clocks. During the nineteenth century, revival movements led craftsmen to embellish oak cases with heavy hand-carved figures, heraldic imagery, and foliate patterns inspired by earlier Renaissance and Gothic designs.

Historically, these cases were constructed using solid European oak, joined with traditional mortise and tenon joints. Carvings were executed directly into the timber by hand, using gouges and chisels to create deep relief figures and decorative mouldings.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-tool marks, unevenness in deep relief carving, and natural timber shrinkage around panel joints. Age-appropriate patination, dark oxidisation in recessed areas, and historic peg construction further indicate genuine age.

A heavily carved timber case functions as a structural focal point when placed against neutral or muted walls. Balancing the dark oak with clean-lined modern furniture creates an engaging visual contrast between historic texture and contemporary minimalism.

Dust regularly using a soft, dry brush to clean recessed carved areas without scratching the finish. Apply a high-quality beeswax polish sparingly once or twice a year to nourish the oak and maintain stable environmental humidity to prevent timber movement.
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