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A Very Attractive 18thc Chinoisiere Clock
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for sale €4,154     $4,509
£3,550
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A Very Attractive 18thc Chinoisiere Clock

18th century
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An Attractive 18thc Chinoisiere Wall Clock with the case being of very good quality. The dial is signed ' George Windmill, Londini 1790'. In working order and cleaned when put in gallery  but we would suggest upon purchase that you go to Clock Specialist to have it checked over.

Physical Dimensions
Height
135cm (53.15")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Declaration

Marlborough Antiques & Interiors has dated this 18th Century Chinoiserie Clock to the 18th Century.

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SA1155980
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We are primarily a web based business showing high quality antiques and decorative items in two warehouses in Lambourn Woodlands, Berkshire and Tetbury , Gloucestershire . Within easy reach of M4 Junctions and with a mainline station nearby and good private car parking facilities at all venues. We display the widest variety of antiques at all price levels, including paintings, furniture, fireside pieces and other decorative interior items. Not all our items are at any particular place so please call or email (enquiries@marlboroughantiques.com) or from our Contact page to avoid disappointment. Please view our Terms and conditions if needed at http://www.marlboroughantiques.com/terms.php.

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Description
An Attractive 18thc Chinoisiere Wall Clock with the case being of very good quality. The dial is signed ' George Windmill, Londini 1790'.
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In working order and cleaned when put in gallery  but we would suggest upon purchase that you go to Clock Specialist to have it checked over.
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Height
135cm (53.15")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Date of Manufacture

Marlborough Antiques & Interiors has dated this 18th Century Chinoiserie Clock to the 18th Century.

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SA1155980
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2012

We display a variety of antiques at all price levels, including furniture, paintings and other decorative items

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An eighteenth-century black lacquered clock decorated with gilded Chinoiserie scenes and an engraved circular brass dial.
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A Very Attractive 18thc Chinoisiere Clock

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3 South View Place (office only)
Blowhorn Street
Marlborough
Wiltshire
SN8 1DD
United Kingdom
Verified Since Jun 2012
Items For Sale 244
Items Sold 2,178
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Verified Since Jun 2012
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Location: 3 South View Place (office only), Blowhorn Street, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1DD, United Kingdom
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An eighteenth-century black lacquered clock decorated with gilded Chinoiserie scenes and an engraved circular brass dial.
A Very Attractive 18thc Chinoisiere Clock
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An eighteenth-century black lacquered clock decorated with gilded Chinoiserie scenes and an engraved circular brass dial.
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  • ObjectClocks
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian Chinoiserie
  • MaterialLacquered Wood, Gilt, Brass
  • ColourBlack and Gold
  • MotifsJapanned lacquerwork, Chinoiserie pagodas, Engraved brass dial, Circular dial hood
  • SizeH 135 cm (53 in) x W 46 cm (18 in) x D 20 cm (8 in)

This Georgian Chinoiserie wall clock dates from the eighteenth century. The piece comprises a tall, slender black lacquered wooden case enriched with gilt Chinoiserie japanned decoration depicting traditional oriental pagodas, figures, and foliage, complemented by a round engraved brass dial set behind a circular dial hood. Visible elements include brass clock hands, delicate floral gilt borders along the uprights, and oriental landscape scenes painted in gold across the trunk door and base. The whole piece measures 135 cm high, 46 cm wide, and 20 cm deep, offering a vertical profile suited to a narrow wall space in a gentleman's library, hallway, or study. It functions as a decorative timekeeper and wall-mounted focal point in a traditional interior setting.

During the eighteenth century, European clockmakers adopted Chinoiserie decorative techniques to emulate East Asian lacquerwork, reflecting the periods fascination with Asian art and international trade.

These clocks typically feature a softwood or oak substrate finished with built-up coats of shellac-based lacquer, hand-gilded gold leaf detail, and an engraved brass dial movement.

Authentic period examples display natural fine surface crazing within the lacquer layer, hand-engraved brass components, and traditional joinery techniques.

A japanned clock serves as a strong focal point when positioned on a narrow wall space or within a hallway, contrasting effectively against contemporary neutral backdrops.

Keep the piece away from direct heat sources and sunlight, dust gently with a dry microfibre cloth, and maintain stable relative humidity to protect the lacquered surface.
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