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James Wood Regulator Longcase Clock
The Antique Clock Co.
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James Wood Regulator Longcase Clock

19th century
Description

A masterpiece of precision and craftsmanship, this 8-day weight-driven regulator clock features a substantial movement with a dead-beat escapement, maintaining power, and a mercury-compensated pendulum—hallmarks of horological excellence.

Encased in a stunning flame mahogany veneer, the elegant craftsmanship complements its timeless functionality. The 10-inch round silvered dial, engraved and signed James Wood Glasgow, displays a classic regulator layout with both Roman and Arabic numerals, combining style and practicality in a harmonious design.

An exceptional addition to any collection, this clock blends beauty and precision, showcasing the legacy of one of Glasgow’s finest horologists.

Serviced and guaranteed for 3 years.

Height: 82? or 208 cm

CIRCA. 1850

Provenance: Private collection, UK

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208cm (81.89")
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The Antique Clock Co. has dated this Mahogany Regulator Longcase Clock to the 1850s.

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SA1108536
Description
A masterpiece of precision and craftsmanship, this 8-day weight-driven regulator clock features a substantial movement with a dead-beat escapement, maintaining power, and a mercury-compensated pendulum—hallmarks of horological excellence.
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Encased in a stunning flame mahogany veneer, the elegant craftsmanship complements its timeless functionality.
The Antique Clock Co.

The 10-inch round silvered dial, engraved and signed James Wood Glasgow, displays a classic regulator layout with both Roman and Arabic numerals, combining style and practicality in a harmonious design.

fig 1. A tall Victorian flame mahogany regulator longcase clock featuring a circular silvered dial and a glazed trunk door revealing a weighted pendulum.
fig 1. James Wood Regulator Longcase Clock

An exceptional addition to any collection, this clock blends beauty and precision, showcasing the legacy of one of Glasgow’s finest horologists.

Serviced and guaranteed for 3 years.

Height: 82? or 208 cm

CIRCA. 1850

Provenance: Private collection, UK

Would you like to view this clock in your own home?

Contact us to arrange a viewing with our Homeview service.

(T&C’s apply.)

Height
208cm (81.89")
Date of Manufacture

The Antique Clock Co. has dated this Mahogany Regulator Longcase Clock to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1108536
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Archive I A tall Victorian flame mahogany regulator longcase clock featuring a circular silvered dial and a glazed trunk door revealing a weighted pendulum.

JAMES WOOD REGULATOR LONGCASE CLOCK

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A tall Victorian flame mahogany regulator longcase clock featuring a circular silvered dial and a glazed trunk door revealing a weighted pendulum.
JAMES WOOD REGULATOR LONGCASE CLOCK
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A tall Victorian flame mahogany regulator longcase clock featuring a circular silvered dial and a glazed trunk door revealing a weighted pendulum.
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A regulator longcase clock is a high-precision floor-standing clock designed in the 18th and 19th centuries as an exact time standard to set other clocks and watches. Featuring specialized escapements and temperature-compensated pendulums, these timepieces prioritised accuracy over decorative embellishment.

Traditional longcase clocks feature cabinets constructed from timbers such as flame mahogany, walnut, or oak, finished with shellac. Internal movements are crafted from cast brass plates, steel arbors, and silvered brass dials.

Authentic 19th-century regulators typically feature a simplified dial layout with separate sub-dials for hours and seconds, a deadbeat escapement, a mercury or gridiron pendulum, and thick movement plates secured with screwed pillars.

A longcase clock serves as a grounding focal point in an entryway, formal hall, or study, contrasting effectively against neutral walls or contemporary artwork. Placing the timepiece in an architectural alcove highlights its vertical proportions.

To preserve an antique longcase clock, position it away from direct sunlight, radiators, and draught sources to prevent timber warping. Movement mechanisms require professional cleaning and re-oiling by a horologist every five to seven years.
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