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A Mid 18th Century Chinoiserie Lacquered Long Case Clock
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A Mid 18th Century Chinoiserie Lacquered Long Case Clock

18th century
Description

A mid 18th century chinoiserie lacquered long case clock with brass and silvered dial, date window, seconds register and eight-day striking movement by Walter Prestidge of Towcester.

Weights, pendulum and key present

This clock dates to around 1770

Date of Manufacture

Buckingham Interiors has dated this Chinoiserie Longcase Clock to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 08608930
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques Date18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 245-280 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 18TH CENTURY:
Engraved maker boss in the arch: Walter Prestidge of Towcester worked mid-18th century.
Cast rococo brass spandrels: typical corner mounts on mid-to-late 18th-century clock dials.
Silvered chapter ring with Arabic five-minute numerals: standard mid-Georgian dial layout.
Raised gilded chinoiserie lacquer: craquelure and surface darkening across the case.
Caddy top hood with turned brass ball finials: mid-Georgian architectural case design.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
243cm (95.67")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Reference Numbers
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SA1086990
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Description
A mid 18th century chinoiserie lacquered long case clock with brass and silvered dial, date window, seconds register and eight-day striking movement by Walter Prestidge of Towcester.

Weights, pendulum and key present

This clock dates to around 1770

Date of Manufacture

Buckingham Interiors has dated this Chinoiserie Longcase Clock to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 08608930
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques dating18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 245-280 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 18th Century:
Engraved maker boss in the arch: Walter Prestidge of Towcester worked mid-18th century.
Cast rococo brass spandrels: typical corner mounts on mid-to-late 18th-century clock dials.
Silvered chapter ring with Arabic five-minute numerals: standard mid-Georgian dial layout.
Raised gilded chinoiserie lacquer: craquelure and surface darkening across the case.
Caddy top hood with turned brass ball finials: mid-Georgian architectural case design.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
243cm (95.67")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Reference Numbers
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SA1086990
Buckingham Interiors
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An 18th-century longcase clock featuring a black and gold lacquered case with chinoiserie motifs, an arched hood with finials, and an engraved brass dial with Roman numerals.
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Archive I An 18th-century longcase clock featuring a black and gold lacquered case with chinoiserie motifs, an arched hood with finials, and an engraved brass dial with Roman numerals.

A Mid 18th Century Chinoiserie Lacquered Long Case Clock

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Archive VI An 18th-century longcase clock featuring a black and gold lacquered case with chinoiserie motifs, an arched hood with finials, and an engraved brass dial with Roman numerals. View VI
Archive VII An 18th-century longcase clock featuring a black and gold lacquered case with chinoiserie motifs, an arched hood with finials, and an engraved brass dial with Roman numerals. View VII
Archive VIII An 18th-century longcase clock featuring a black and gold lacquered case with chinoiserie motifs, an arched hood with finials, and an engraved brass dial with Roman numerals. View VIII
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Archive X An 18th-century longcase clock featuring a black and gold lacquered case with chinoiserie motifs, an arched hood with finials, and an engraved brass dial with Roman numerals. View X
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An 18th-century longcase clock featuring a black and gold lacquered case with chinoiserie motifs, an arched hood with finials, and an engraved brass dial with Roman numerals.
A mid 18th century chinoiserie lacquered long case clock
Ref: SA1086990
An 18th-century longcase clock featuring a black and gold lacquered case with chinoiserie motifs, an arched hood with finials, and an engraved brass dial with Roman numerals.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectClocks
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialWood, Lacquer, Brass, Glass
  • ColourBlack and Gold
  • MotifsChinoiserie lacquerwork, Brass dial with spandrels, Pagoda hood top, Turned finials
  • SizeH 243 cm (96 in) x W 50 cm (20 in) x D 25 cm (10 in)

This Georgian mid eighteenth century long case clock stands as a striking example of period horology, constructed from wood, lacquer, brass, and glass. The exterior presents a black and gold finish enriched with intricate chinoiserie lacquerwork, complemented by an arched pagoda hood top carrying three turned finials, glass in the side-hung door, and crisp architectural mouldings. Within the case sits an engraved brass and silvered dial detailed with Roman numerals, ornate corner spandrels, a date window, a seconds register, and a signature plaque attributing the eight-day striking movement to Walter Prestidge of Towcester. The physical structure measures 243 cm high, 50 cm wide, and 25 cm deep. Placement in a home for this piece is well suited to a gentleman's library, hallway, or study, where its height commands attention while anchoring the room's traditional aesthetic. The working mechanism is accompanied by its weights, pendulum, and key, allowing the eight-day movement to function as intended. General surface wear and patination across the lacquered surfaces evidence its age and historical use, preserving the authenticity of the eighteenth-century craft without compromising the integrity of the timber frame.

FAQs

A chinoiserie longcase clock is a tall, weight-driven pendulum clock featuring a timber case decorated with European imitations of East Asian lacquerwork, gilded motifs, and landscapes, which were prominent during the 18th century.

These clocks typically feature pine or oak carcasses finished with layers of japanned lacquer and gilt decoration, alongside cast brass spandrels, brass movements, and silvered dial rings.

Authentic examples display hand-engraved brass dial plates, cast spandrels attached with screws, period-appropriate movement construction, and natural craquelure throughout the lacquered varnish.

Place the clock as a focal statement piece in an entryway, hallway, or reception room, setting the dark lacquered surface against neutral plaster walls to emphasize the gilded detailing.

Dust the exterior gently with a dry microfibre cloth, avoiding liquid polishes or solvent cleaners, and maintain consistent indoor humidity levels to prevent the timber and lacquer from cracking.
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