Antique Oak Longcase Clock 18th Century

Name: Antique 18thc Oak English Longcase Clock - Thomas May of Witney with Single Hand. C1760-70
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1152018
Price: 975 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectClocks
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialOak, Brass, Glass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsBrass dial, Single hand, Pediment hood, Fluted columns
SizeH 205.7 cm (81 in) x W 52.8 cm (21 in) x D 30 cm (12 in)

This Georgian longcase clock dates to the eighteenth century, originating from England between 1760 and 1770. The thirty-hour timepiece is constructed from oak with a warm brown timber colour, brass, and glass. The structure incorporates a square brass dial with a single hand, a pediment hood, fluted columns flanking the glazed dial door, a tall trunk door with a hanging key tassel, and a stepped plinth base. Signs of age include a visible natural patina on the wood surface. The dimensions measure 205.7 cm high, 52.8 cm wide, and 30 cm deep. In a modern interior, the clock is suitable for display in a hallway, living room, or study, positioned upright against a wall. The traditional English country house aesthetic integrates well with period properties and classic interiors, providing a functional timepiece while adding a heritage decorative element to the chosen living space.

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A single-hand longcase clock, common throughout the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, uses only an hour hand to display time, with the dial face divided into quarter-hour increments.

Georgian longcase clocks were crafted using solid native timbers such as oak, walnut, or mahogany for the casing, housing brass or painted dials and weight-driven iron and brass movements.

Authentic period examples feature hand-engraved brass dials, cast corner spandrels, period joinery on the timber case, and maker signatures corresponding to documented regional clockmakers.

Position the clock as a focal piece in an entryway, hallway landing, or drawing room alcove, contrasting the dark oak timber against neutral wall finishes.

Keep the clock in a stable environment away from direct heat sources, apply natural beeswax to the oak casing periodically, and ensure the mechanical movement is serviced regularly by a horologist.

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