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Antique Rolling Moon Oak & Mahogany Longcase Grandfather Clock Stanyer Nantwich

Name: Antique Rolling Moon Oak & Mahogany Longcase Grandfather Clock Stanyer Nantwich
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1107877
Price: 2650 GBP
Availability: InStock

18th century

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DESCRIPTION:

This is a wonderful Rolling Moon Oak and Mahogany long case clock, with an eight-day movement on a broken arch brass dial with a rolling moon. The clock is made by Jno Stanyer of Nantwich. This clock is absolutely perfect for anyone looking for a clock to place straight into their home.

If we start with the hood, this has swan necks which are finished with lovely carved pateras. Above the hood door is pretty shaped moulding. The door is mahogany cross banded and has a pretty little brass knob. Pretty reeded columns flank the hood door.

If we then move down to the trunk it has a lovely shaped fully length shaped door which is cross banded in mahogany and oak with some lovely medullary rays has been utilised. The door is also complete with it's lock and key which is fully working. The door is then flanked by quarter reeded columns.

Finally the base has a lovely shaped applied panel which is nicely cross banded in mahogany and is flanked by canted corners. The clock is then raised on lovely ogee bracket feet.

The dial with makers name of 'Jno Stanyer of Nantwich', has the four corners adorned with pretty maiden head sprandrels. The the centre of the dial is also superbly engraved. The arch contains the moon disk which is beautifully adorned with a scene of a gentleman drinking from a fountain with a cow by his side, a lovely historic building scene and two moons. The dial is set out with Roman Numerals with small Arabic Numerals above. There are subsidiary second dial and date aperture. The dial also has the most wonderful fingers.

The movement is eight day duration and is rack striking on a single bell. The movement is in perfect working order having recently been professionally cleaned and serviced. As can be seen from the photographs the movement is immaculately clean.

There are two 'John Stanyer, Nantwich' listed in 'Clockmakers of Cheshire by Keith Applyby' who were father and son. As this clock dates to circa 1760 / 1780 this will be by John Stanyer Senior:

- 'STANYER John NANTWICH Clockmaker

Looked after Wrenbury Church Clock in 1779 - 91. Had son who was a Freeman of Chester. Working in Nantwich 1782'.

DIMENSIONS:

The approximate MAXIMUM dimensions are:

- 92 1/2 inches / 235 cm high

- 21 3/4 inches / 55 cm across the widest part of the hood

- 14 1/2 inches / 37 cm across the trunk

- 20 1/2 inches / 52 cm across the widest part of the base

- 10 3/4 inches / 27.5 cm deep

As can be seen from these dimension this is a clock of lovely proportions.

CONDITION:

The clock is in wonderful condition. The movement is stunningly clean and is in perfect working order having recently been professionally cleaned and serviced.

This wonderful Rolling moon clock and would make a super addition to any home

Declaration

N Wilson Antiques Clocks has dated this Rolling Moon Longcase Clock to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1107877

Dealers Internal Reference

Stanyer if NANTWICH

Description

DESCRIPTION:

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This is a wonderful Rolling Moon Oak and Mahogany long case clock, with an eight-day movement on a broken arch brass dial with a rolling moon.

N Wilson Antiques Clocks

The clock is made by Jno Stanyer of Nantwich. This clock is absolutely perfect for anyone looking for a clock to place straight into their home.

fig 1. An eighteenth-century oak and mahogany longcase clock featuring a swan-neck pediment, brass dial, and painted rolling moon phase display. — fig 1. Antique Rolling Moon Oak & Mahogany Longcase Grandfather Clock Stanyer Nantwich

If we start with the hood, this has swan necks which are finished with lovely carved pateras. Above the hood door is pretty shaped moulding. The door is mahogany cross banded and has a pretty little brass knob. Pretty reeded columns flank the hood door.

fig 2. An eighteenth-century oak and mahogany longcase clock featuring a swan-neck pediment, brass dial, and painted rolling moon phase display. — fig 2. Antique Rolling Moon Oak & Mahogany Longcase Grandfather Clock Stanyer Nantwich

If we then move down to the trunk it has a lovely shaped fully length shaped door which is cross banded in mahogany and oak with some lovely medullary rays has been utilised. The door is also complete with it's lock and key which is fully working. The door is then flanked by quarter reeded columns.

fig 3. An eighteenth-century oak and mahogany longcase clock featuring a swan-neck pediment, brass dial, and painted rolling moon phase display. — fig 3. Antique Rolling Moon Oak & Mahogany Longcase Grandfather Clock Stanyer Nantwich

Finally the base has a lovely shaped applied panel which is nicely cross banded in mahogany and is flanked by canted corners. The clock is then raised on lovely ogee bracket feet.

The dial with makers name of 'Jno Stanyer of Nantwich', has the four corners adorned with pretty maiden head sprandrels. The the centre of the dial is also superbly engraved. The arch contains the moon disk which is beautifully adorned with a scene of a gentleman drinking from a fountain with a cow by his side, a lovely historic building scene and two moons. The dial is set out with Roman Numerals with small Arabic Numerals above. There are subsidiary second dial and date aperture. The dial also has the most wonderful fingers.

fig 4. An eighteenth-century oak and mahogany longcase clock featuring a swan-neck pediment, brass dial, and painted rolling moon phase display. — fig 4. Antique Rolling Moon Oak & Mahogany Longcase Grandfather Clock Stanyer Nantwich

The movement is eight day duration and is rack striking on a single bell. The movement is in perfect working order having recently been professionally cleaned and serviced. As can be seen from the photographs the movement is immaculately clean.

fig 5. An eighteenth-century oak and mahogany longcase clock featuring a swan-neck pediment, brass dial, and painted rolling moon phase display. — fig 5. Antique Rolling Moon Oak & Mahogany Longcase Grandfather Clock Stanyer Nantwich

There are two 'John Stanyer, Nantwich' listed in 'Clockmakers of Cheshire by Keith Applyby' who were father and son. As this clock dates to circa 1760 / 1780 this will be by John Stanyer Senior:

'STANYER John NANTWICH Clockmaker

fig 6. An eighteenth-century oak and mahogany longcase clock featuring a swan-neck pediment, brass dial, and painted rolling moon phase display. — fig 6. Antique Rolling Moon Oak & Mahogany Longcase Grandfather Clock Stanyer Nantwich

Looked after Wrenbury Church Clock in 1779 - 91. Had son who was a Freeman of Chester. Working in Nantwich 1782'.

DIMENSIONS:

The approximate MAXIMUM dimensions are:

92 1/2 inches / 235 cm high

21 3/4 inches / 55 cm across the widest part of the hood

fig 7. An eighteenth-century oak and mahogany longcase clock featuring a swan-neck pediment, brass dial, and painted rolling moon phase display. — fig 7. Antique Rolling Moon Oak & Mahogany Longcase Grandfather Clock Stanyer Nantwich

14 1/2 inches / 37 cm across the trunk

20 1/2 inches / 52 cm across the widest part of the base

10 3/4 inches / 27.5 cm deep

As can be seen from these dimension this is a clock of lovely proportions.

CONDITION:

fig 8. An eighteenth-century oak and mahogany longcase clock featuring a swan-neck pediment, brass dial, and painted rolling moon phase display. — fig 8. Antique Rolling Moon Oak & Mahogany Longcase Grandfather Clock Stanyer Nantwich

The clock is in wonderful condition. The movement is stunningly clean and is in perfect working order having recently been professionally cleaned and serviced.

This wonderful Rolling moon clock and would make a super addition to any home

Date of Manufacture

N Wilson Antiques Clocks has dated this Rolling Moon Longcase Clock to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1107877

Dealers Internal Ref

Stanyer if NANTWICH

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A rolling moon longcase clock is a tall, pendulum-driven floor clock featuring a painted lunar phase disk integrated into the upper arch of the dial. Popularised in the eighteenth century, particularly in English provincial clockmaking, this mechanism visualises the 29.5-day lunar cycle alongside standard timekeeping.

Longcase clock cabinets were constructed from native timbers such as oak, mahogany, walnut, or pine, often accented with crossbanded veneers. The mechanical components consist of cast brass movement plates, steel arbors, and hand-engraved or cast brass dial plates.

Authentic Georgian longcase clocks typically feature brass or early painted dials, cast brass corner spandrels, weight-driven movements, and traditional joinery including hand-cut dovetails. Dials frequently display the makers name and location, providing historical context for origin.

A longcase clock functions as a focal architectural feature in an entryway, hallway, or formal dining space. Placing the warm wood tones against neutral walls creates an impactful visual balance between historical horology and modern interior aesthetics.

Keep the clock situated on a stable, level surface away from direct heat sources and sunlight to protect the wooden case. Mechanical movements require regular winding, periodic professional lubrication every three to five years, and gentle dusting of the cabinet.

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