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Rare Chinoiserie Grandmother Clock with Westminster Chime. Good Quality Case & Movement. Circa 1920
Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria
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Rare Chinoiserie Grandmother Clock with Westminster Chime. Good Quality Case & Movement. Circa 1920

1900 - 1920
Description

A CHINOISERIE BLACK LACQUERED LONGCASE GRANDMOTHER CLOCK.

CIRCA 1920.

Traditional gilt lacquered case & black lacquer ground/background.

The case decorated with hand-painted scenes of pagodas, birds and landscapes, with a arched top and detailed base, the silvered dial with Arabic numerals and marked 'Pleasance & Harper, Bristol.', with a Junghans, Wurttemberg movement, serial number W103 28 10'.

Westminster Chiming on the quarter hours with chime/silent lever on the right of the dial.

High quality case with the movement in full working order.

Can deliver in the South of England within 250 miles of London.

OR

Buyer picks up or arranges shipping. We can recommend shippers if necessary.

Dimensions

Height 141cm

Width :-

Top 28.5cm

Trunk 20cm

Bottom 28.5cm

Depth :-

Top 19.5cm

Trunk 15cm

Bottom 19.5cm

Declaration

Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria has dated this Chinoiserie Grandmother Clock to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1097737
Dealers Internal Reference
Ref sept24-01
Dealers Notes

Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria, Portobello Road

WE are open every Saturday between 9.30 - 3.30pm in Chelsea Galleries 67 Portobello Road London.

We are at the front of the gallery, on the 1st aisle.

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https://peterharrisclocks.com/welcome/

Description
A CHINOISERIE BLACK LACQUERED LONGCASE GRANDMOTHER CLOCK.

CIRCA 1920.

Traditional gilt lacquered case & black lacquer ground/background.

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The case decorated with hand-painted scenes of pagodas, birds and landscapes, with a arched top and detailed base, the silvered dial with Arabic numerals and marked 'Pleasance & Harper, Bristol.
Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria

', with a Junghans, Wurttemberg movement, serial number W103 28 10'.

fig 1. A slim black lacquered grandmother clock decorated with hand-painted gold Chinoiserie scenes and an arched brass dial.
fig 1. Rare Chinoiserie Grandmother Clock with Westminster Chime. Good Quality Case & Movement. Circa 1920

Westminster Chiming on the quarter hours with chime/silent lever on the right of the dial.

High quality case with the movement in full working order.

Can deliver in the South of England within 250 miles of London.

OR

Buyer picks up or arranges shipping. We can recommend shippers if necessary.

Dimensions

Height 141cm

Width :-

Top 28.5cm

Trunk 20cm

Bottom 28.5cm

Depth :-

Top 19.5cm

Trunk 15cm

Bottom 19.5cm

Date of Manufacture

Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria has dated this Chinoiserie Grandmother Clock to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1097737
Dealers Internal Ref
Ref sept24-01
Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria
Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2020

We specialise in flintlock pistols, muskets, clocks & watches

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Archive I A slim black lacquered grandmother clock decorated with hand-painted gold Chinoiserie scenes and an arched brass dial.

Rare Chinoiserie Grandmother Clock with Westminster Chime. Good Quality Case & Movement. Circa 1920

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A slim black lacquered grandmother clock decorated with hand-painted gold Chinoiserie scenes and an arched brass dial.
RARE CHINOISERIE GRANDMOTHER CLOCK with Westminster Chime. Good quality case & movement. CIRCA 1920
Ref: SA1097737
A slim black lacquered grandmother clock decorated with hand-painted gold Chinoiserie scenes and an arched brass dial.
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A grandmother clock is a floor-standing pendulum clock that is shorter in stature than a traditional grandfather clock, typically measuring under six feet in height. When styled in Chinoiserie, the wooden case features European artistic interpretations of East Asian landscapes, figures, and botanical motifs.

Clock cases from this era were generally constructed from timber frames coated in layered black or dark lacquer. The detailed surface scenes were applied using raised gesso, gilding, and polychrome paints, accompanied by brass dial plates and internal clockwork mechanisms.

Authentic 1920s pieces display hand-painted or raised lacquered decoration with natural surface craquelure and light age-related wear around keyholes and doors. Dial plates typically feature period-appropriate typography, spandrel detailing, and mechanical movement assemblies.

A Chinoiserie grandmother clock serves as a focal accent piece when placed in an entryway, hallway, or living room alcove. Its detailed black and gold finish contrasts effectively against neutral walls, dark wood panelling, or saturated heritage paint shades.

Lacquered surfaces should be dusted regularly with a dry, soft microfibre cloth to prevent scratch marks. Avoid using abrasive chemical cleaners or solvent polishes, and position the clock away from direct sunlight and heat radiators to protect the lacquer finish.
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