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Grandfather Clock
Fedw Hir Antiques
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Grandfather Clock

19th century
Description

This product is a display-only grandfather clock from the Victorian era. Although the clock is not currently working, it holds decorative and collectable value due to its vintage charm. The Clock brand ensures quality craftsmanship, while the Victorian style adds a touch of elegance to any room. Perfect for collectors or those looking to add a piece of history to their home decor.

Physical Dimensions
Height
211cm (83.07")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
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Fedw Hir Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Longcase Clock to the 19th Century.

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SA1150948
Description
This product is a display-only grandfather clock from the Victorian era.
Although the clock is not currently working, it holds decorative and collectable value due to its vintage charm.
Fedw Hir Antiques

The Clock brand ensures quality craftsmanship, while the Victorian style adds a touch of elegance to any room. Perfect for collectors or those looking to add a piece of history to their home decor.

Height
211cm (83.07")
Width
50cm (19.69")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Date of Manufacture

Fedw Hir Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Longcase Clock to the 19th Century.

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SA1150948
Fedw Hir Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2025
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Rhondda Cynon Taf
Wales
United Kingdom
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Fedw Hir Antiques
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Location: Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales, United Kingdom
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An antique dark oak longcase clock featuring a painted arch dial with Roman numerals and a slender wooden case.
grandfather clock
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An antique dark oak longcase clock featuring a painted arch dial with Roman numerals and a slender wooden case.
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Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Longcase clocks, commonly known as grandfather clocks, originated in the mid-seventeenth century following the invention of the pendulum mechanism by Christiaan Huygens. The tall wooden case was specifically developed to enclose the hanging weights and long pendulum necessary for precise timekeeping.

The cabinets were typically crafted from solid woods such as oak, mahogany, walnut, or pine, sometimes finished with decorative veneers or marquetry. The dials were constructed from brass or painted iron, while the internal movements comprised brass gears and steel arbors.

Authentic period examples display hand-cut movement gears, hand-painted or engraved dials, and period-appropriate joinery such as hand-cut dovetails on the case. Examining the wear around the keyholes, the age of the glass, and consistency in the timber oxidisation also aids in verification.

Interior designers frequently position these tall structures in foyers, stairwells, or formal dining rooms to introduce verticality and historical contrast. Pairing dark timber cases with neutral wall tones allows the silhouette and craftsmanship to serve as a focal point.

Keep the clock situated on a level, stable surface away from direct heat sources and dampness to protect the timber cabinet. The mechanical movement requires professional oiling every three to five years and a complete overhaul periodically to clean dust from the gear train.
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