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19th Century Jacobean Style Grandmother Chiming Clock
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for sale €907     $984
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19th Century Jacobean Style Grandmother Chiming Clock

19th century
Description

A genuine 19th century oak with brass face Grandmother clock.

The case stands on its original feet and with barley twist supports to the hood.

The case and hood both have their original locks and working keys.

The movement itself strikes on the quarter, half and the hour.

Height 162 cms

Depth 21 cms

Width 30m cms

In full working order.

For delivery please ask for a quote.

Physical Dimensions
Height
162cm (63.78")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
21cm (8.27")
Declaration

James Ribbons Antiques has dated this Jacobean Oak Grandmother Clock to the 19th Century.

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SA1151288
Description
A genuine 19th century oak with brass face Grandmother clock.

The case stands on its original feet and with barley twist supports to the hood.

The case and hood both have their original locks and working keys.

The movement itself strikes on the quarter, half and the hour.

Height 162 cms

Depth 21 cms

Width 30m cms

In full working order.

For delivery please ask for a quote.

Height
162cm (63.78")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
21cm (8.27")
Date of Manufacture

James Ribbons Antiques has dated this Jacobean Oak Grandmother Clock to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1151288
James Ribbons Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2012
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the James Ribbons Antiques Profile Page

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A dark oak Jacobean style grandmother clock featuring barley twist columns, geometric door panel mouldings, an arched hood, and an ornate brass dial.
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Archive I A dark oak Jacobean style grandmother clock featuring barley twist columns, geometric door panel mouldings, an arched hood, and an ornate brass dial.

19th Century Jacobean Style Grandmother Chiming Clock

Archive II A dark oak Jacobean style grandmother clock featuring barley twist columns, geometric door panel mouldings, an arched hood, and an ornate brass dial. View II
Archive III A dark oak Jacobean style grandmother clock featuring barley twist columns, geometric door panel mouldings, an arched hood, and an ornate brass dial. View III
Archive IV A dark oak Jacobean style grandmother clock featuring barley twist columns, geometric door panel mouldings, an arched hood, and an ornate brass dial. View IV
Archive V A dark oak Jacobean style grandmother clock featuring barley twist columns, geometric door panel mouldings, an arched hood, and an ornate brass dial. View V
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James Ribbons Antiques
Telephone 01458 274 106
Location
Chilli Cottage
3 Kirkham Street
Somerton
Somerset
TA11 7NW
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jamesribbons
Verified Since Jan 2012
Items For Sale 66
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James Ribbons Antiques
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A dark oak Jacobean style grandmother clock featuring barley twist columns, geometric door panel mouldings, an arched hood, and an ornate brass dial.
19th Century Jacobean Style Grandmother Chiming Clock
Ref: SA1151288
A dark oak Jacobean style grandmother clock featuring barley twist columns, geometric door panel mouldings, an arched hood, and an ornate brass dial.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectGrandmother Clocks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleJacobean Revival
  • MaterialOak, Brass, Glass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsBarley twist columns, Geometric mouldings, Arched hood, Brass dial spandrels
  • SizeH 162 cm (64 in) x W 30 cm (12 in) x D 21 cm (8 in)

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A grandmother clock is a scaled-down floor-standing longcase clock, typically under six feet in height, featuring proportions slimmer than a traditional grandfather clock. Jacobean revival examples incorporate 17th-century architectural elements such as barley twist columns, geometric panel mouldings, and heavy dark oak timber work.

These timepieces were primarily constructed from solid oak or oak veneers, often stained dark to imitate aged 17th-century timber. The dials were frequently made of cast brass with engraved chapter rings, steel hands, and spandrel decorations, paired with mechanical weight-driven or spring-driven brass movements.

Authentic 19th-century revival pieces display period joinery, geometric moulding applied to door panels, turned barley twist pilasters flanking the hood, and natural patina on dark oak surfaces. Examining the dial reveals brass spandrels, cast decorative elements, and period-appropriate clockworks.

Position the clock in an entryway, hallway, or alcove where its vertical silhouette adds architectural structure. Pair it with neutral wall finishes, contemporary plasterwork, or understated linen upholstery to create a balanced contrast between historic wood tones and clean modern lines.

Keep the timber casing away from direct sunlight, dampness, and central heating radiators to prevent wood shrinkage or cracking. Dust the cabinet regularly with a soft cloth, apply beeswax sparingly once or twice a year, and have the mechanical movement serviced by a professional horologist every three to five years.
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