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Gillows Cased Liverpool Longcase Clock
Carse Antiques
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Gillows Cased Liverpool Longcase Clock

18th century
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Fine and impressive 18th century Gillows of Lancaster cased mahogany 8 day longcase clock by Thomas Johnson of Liverpool. Very similar clocks are illustrated in the Gillows book. The front of the case is all beautifully mirror matched early flame mahogany veneers with canted corners and original ogee bracket feet. The hood with original reverse painted glass panels, typical Gillows carved top part with reeded side columns. The case is basically in pretty good condition and is all original but there are minor movement hairlines to the base section.

The movement is an 8 day deadbeat movement with sweeping second and date hands and moon phase to the top. It has been fully serviced and is in perfect working order.

SIZE; 21 1/2" wide by 9 1/2" deep by 95" tall

CIRCA; 1760 - 1780

Physical Dimensions
Height
241cm (94.88")
Width
54.5cm (21.46")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
Declaration

Carse Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Longcase Clock to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1150133
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10757
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Description
Fine and impressive 18th century Gillows of Lancaster cased mahogany 8 day longcase clock by Thomas Johnson of Liverpool. Very similar clocks are illustrated in the Gillows book.
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The front of the case is all beautifully mirror matched early flame mahogany veneers with canted corners and original ogee bracket feet.
Carse Antiques

The hood with original reverse painted glass panels, typical Gillows carved top part with reeded side columns. The case is basically in pretty good condition and is all original but there are minor movement hairlines to the base section.

fig 1. A Georgian mahogany longcase clock with a swan-neck pediment hood, brass spandrel dial, painted moonphase arch, and flame mahogany door flanked by reeded columns.
fig 1. Gillows Cased Liverpool Longcase Clock

The movement is an 8 day deadbeat movement with sweeping second and date hands and moon phase to the top. It has been fully serviced and is in perfect working order.

SIZE; 21 1/2" wide by 9 1/2" deep by 95" tall

CIRCA; 1760 - 1780

Height
241cm (94.88")
Width
54.5cm (21.46")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
Date of Manufacture

Carse Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Longcase Clock to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1150133
Dealers Internal Ref
10757
Carse Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2011
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Archive I A Georgian mahogany longcase clock with a swan-neck pediment hood, brass spandrel dial, painted moonphase arch, and flame mahogany door flanked by reeded columns.

Gillows Cased Liverpool Longcase Clock

Archive II A Georgian mahogany longcase clock with a swan-neck pediment hood, brass spandrel dial, painted moonphase arch, and flame mahogany door flanked by reeded columns. View II
Archive III A Georgian mahogany longcase clock with a swan-neck pediment hood, brass spandrel dial, painted moonphase arch, and flame mahogany door flanked by reeded columns. View III
Archive IV A Georgian mahogany longcase clock with a swan-neck pediment hood, brass spandrel dial, painted moonphase arch, and flame mahogany door flanked by reeded columns. View IV
Archive V A Georgian mahogany longcase clock with a swan-neck pediment hood, brass spandrel dial, painted moonphase arch, and flame mahogany door flanked by reeded columns. View V
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A Georgian mahogany longcase clock with a swan-neck pediment hood, brass spandrel dial, painted moonphase arch, and flame mahogany door flanked by reeded columns.
Gillows Cased Liverpool Longcase Clock
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A Georgian mahogany longcase clock with a swan-neck pediment hood, brass spandrel dial, painted moonphase arch, and flame mahogany door flanked by reeded columns.
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A Georgian mahogany longcase clock is a weight-driven pendulum tall case clock constructed during the 18th or early 19th century in Britain. Often crafted by notable cabinetmakers such as Gillows of Lancaster and Liverpool horologists, these clocks reflect classical architectural proportions, featuring arched dials and flame mahogany veneers.

These clocks were typically built using a solid oak frame clad in flame mahogany veneers, with brass dial plates, spandrels, and mechanical weight-driven movement components. Dials frequently featured painted iron or silvered brass faces alongside cast brass decorative elements.

Authentic period longcase clocks feature hand-cut dovetails on the case construction, cast brass or hand-painted sheet iron dials, period-correct movement mounting boards (seatboards), and hand-hammered weight shells rather than modern uniform casings.

Position a longcase clock in a spacious hallway, entryway, or formal dining space to create a vertical focal point. Pairing dark mahogany woodwork with neutral wall tones allows the architectural silhouette and brass detailing to contrast cleanly.

Maintain the wooden case by keeping it away from direct heat sources and sunlight, applying a microcrystalline wax paste annually. The mechanical clock movement should be wound routinely and serviced by a professional horologist every five to seven years.
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