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Young of Nantwich 8 Day Longcase Clock
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Young of Nantwich 8 Day Longcase Clock

18th century
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A fine quality George III period figured oak and mahogany cross banded 8 day longcase clock with engraved brass and silvered dial by Young of Nantwich, fully overhauled and working c.1770. Moulded cornice to the hood with original lacquered glass decorative freeze below. Crossbanded hood door with turned pillars sat either side, shaped top long trunk door with crossbanded edge; quarter columns sat either side. The base with figured timbers, crossbanding and moulded plinth, small ogee bracket feet below. Engraved brass and silvered dial with date aperture and subsidiary seconds dial; 8 day movement with anchor escapement and bell striking on the hour. Small proportion and presented in excellent condition with a deep shine, the movement fully overhauled and working. A short video of this clock striking can be viewed on our YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/@sturmansantiques1428. Measures 79" high x 21" wide at the hood x 10" maximum depth x 14" trunk width.

Please contact us with your postcode to obtain a quote for delivery of this item.

Physical Dimensions
Height
200.5cm (78.94")
Width
53.5cm (21.06")
Depth
25.5cm (10.04")
Declaration

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Georgian Oak Longcase Clock to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1087263
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Stock number 39879
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Description
A fine quality George III period figured oak and mahogany cross banded 8 day longcase clock with engraved brass and silvered dial by Young of Nantwich, fully overhauled and working c.1770. Moulded cornice to the hood with original lacquered glass decorative freeze below.
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Crossbanded hood door with turned pillars sat either side, shaped top long trunk door with crossbanded edge; quarter columns sat either side.
Sturmans Antiques

The base with figured timbers, crossbanding and moulded plinth, small ogee bracket feet below. Engraved brass and silvered dial with date aperture and subsidiary seconds dial; 8 day movement with anchor escapement and bell striking on the hour. Small proportion and presented in excellent condition with a deep shine, the movement fully overhauled and working. A short video of this clock striking can be viewed on our YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/@sturmansantiques1428. Measures 79" high x 21" wide at the hood x 10" maximum depth x 14" trunk width.

Please contact us with your postcode to obtain a quote for delivery of this item.

Height
200.5cm (78.94")
Width
53.5cm (21.06")
Depth
25.5cm (10.04")
Date of Manufacture

Sturmans Antiques has dated this Georgian Oak Longcase Clock to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1087263
Dealers Internal Ref
Stock number 39879
Sturmans Antiques
Sturmans Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2012

Specialists in antique walnut & oak furniture, upholstered chairs, globes, boxes & tantaluses, clocks & barometers, old moorcroft & silver

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An antique Georgian oak longcase clock featuring a square brass dial, turned hood columns, and an arched trunk door.
Young of Nantwich 8 Day Longcase Clock
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A Georgian longcase clock is a tall, floor-standing clock produced during the reign of Kings George I through IV in Britain, typically dating between 1714 and 1830. These timepieces house a pendulum and weight-driven movement within a wooden casing, often crafted from oak, mahogany, or walnut.

Longcase clocks were primarily constructed using native solid hardwoods such as oak or imported timbers like mahogany and walnut for the outer case. Internal mechanisms comprised brass gears, iron plates, lead weights, and etched brass or painted iron dial faces.

Authentic 18th-century longcase clocks display hand-cut brass gears, cast brass corner spandrels, hand-engraved dial plates, and signs of hand-planed timber work on the interior case back. Case proportions and regional maker signatures on the dial face also help confirm age and authenticity.

Positioning a tallcase clock in an entryway, hallway, or dining space creates an architectural focal point against neutral or dark paint schemes. Pairing dark wood cases with contemporary art or clean-lined modern furniture balances historical craftsmanship with current design.

Keep the wooden case away from direct sunlight, radiators, and extreme humidity fluctuations to prevent warping or splitting. Movement mechanisms require periodic cleaning and lubrication by a professional horologist every five to seven years.
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