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Impressive Oak Longcase Clock by Nicholas of Birmingham

Name: Impressive Oak Longcase Clock by Nicholas of Birmingham
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1106574
Price: 6250 GBP
Availability: InStock

18th century

For Sale by P A Oxley Antique Clocks & Barometers

Description

A very impressive and large oak longcase clock by these well known Birmingham Clockmakers.

Featuring an 8 day duration movement, moonphase, seconds and date. The late 18th century painted dial is in excellent condition. The moonphase disc depicts two friendly looking moons, a country house and a galleon.

The majestic solid oak case is also veneered with mahogany in areas such as the hood door and crossbanding to the trunk door and base. The swan neck top has intricate fretwork, brass paterea and three brass finials. The trunk features a shaped trunk door, reeded quarter columns and brass capitals. The base is finished with ogee feet and a raised panel.

C.1780

Note: This clock has only recently arrived at our showrooms. Both the dial and case are presented in a restored condition. The movement will require a full overhaul and service before delivery.

Physical Dimensions

Height

234cm (92.13")

Declaration

P A Oxley Antique Clocks & Barometers has dated this Antique Oak Longcase Clock to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1106574

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OUR MAIN WEBSITE

Please visit our main website http://www.british-antiqueclocks.com where you can also listen to our clocks. Every striking antique clock on our main website has its own individual sound file. This is particularly useful if you are unable to view our antique clocks in person. Other information regarding the history of the longcase/grandfather clock and how to setup a longcase/grandfather is also a feature of our website.

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We are a member of LAPADA, The Association of Art and Antique Dealers, which is the UK's largest association of professional dealers in antiques and works of art. We therefore follow a strict Code of Practice upheld by LAPADA which gives further confidence for future purchasers.

Open by appointment only. Please call or email to make arrangements to view our collection of fully restored antique clocks & barometers.

Description

A very impressive and large oak longcase clock by these well known Birmingham Clockmakers.

Featuring an 8 day duration movement, moonphase, seconds and date. The late 18th century painted dial is in excellent condition. The moonphase disc depicts two friendly looking moons, a country house and a galleon.

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The majestic solid oak case is also veneered with mahogany in areas such as the hood door and crossbanding to the trunk door and base.

P A Oxley Antique Clocks & Barometers

The swan neck top has intricate fretwork, brass paterea and three brass finials. The trunk features a shaped trunk door, reeded quarter columns and brass capitals. The base is finished with ogee feet and a raised panel.

C.1780

Note: This clock has only recently arrived at our showrooms. Both the dial and case are presented in a restored condition. The movement will require a full overhaul and service before delivery.

Physical Dimensions

Height

234cm (92.13")

Date of Manufacture

P A Oxley Antique Clocks & Barometers has dated this Antique Oak Longcase Clock to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1106574

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An antique dark oak longcase clock featuring a swan-neck pediment with brass finials and a hand-painted dial with moonphase movement.

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An antique dark oak longcase clock featuring a swan-neck pediment with brass finials and a hand-painted dial with moonphase movement. View III

A longcase clock, commonly known as a grandfather clock, is a tall, free-standing, weight-driven pendulum clock enclosed in a wooden case, historically prominent in 18th and 19th-century English homes.

Georgian longcase clocks were typically constructed with solid oak or mahogany cases, housing brass clockwork movements, hand-painted iron dials, and turned brass finials.

Authentic longcase clocks feature original movement components matching the timber case dimensions, hand-painted or engraved dial signatures, period joinery techniques, and natural patination.

Position a longcase clock as an architectural focal point in an entryway, hallway, or dining area alongside neutral decor to highlight the timber tones and historic silhouette.

Keep the wooden case away from direct heat sources and moisture fluctuations, dusting regularly with a lint-free cloth and applying beeswax polish annually to preserve the finish.

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