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Early Georgian Chinoiserie Grandfather Longcase Clock
Heydays Antiques
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Early Georgian Chinoiserie Grandfather Longcase Clock

18th century
For Sale by Heydays Antiques
Description

John Calver was considered one of the best clockmakers of his era. Particularly in the Suffolk Region.

He was born circa 1695 and worked out of Stone Street, Woodbridge (Suffolk) 1739. Married Mary Trott in October 1738. Died 1751 without Children. In his will he bequested that his former apprentice William Mahyew be allowed to purchase the shop and stock.

I have owned and sold other John Calver Longcase Clocks.

The Chinoiserie Case is Good Sound & Solid but, as expected, for a Clock that is Almost 300 Years Old, there are signs of its Age. With Raised Gilt Decoration of a Cockerel, Herds of Deer, Pagodas & Forest or Garden Scenes.

Height 86in or 218.5cm

A number of Clocks are known signed for Calver including a green lacquered Longcase example with rare ‘Equation of Time’ sheet set within the inside of the trunk door.

The 8 Day Movement has been Checked, Serviced & Tested - Offered in Good Working Order.

12 inch Brass Dial with Silvered Chapter Ring & Seconds Dial with Gilt Spandrells.

Please contact Robert via Messaging or on 07899 058752 to Discuss.

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If Robert is Personally Delivering, then, Set Up can be Included.

Physical Dimensions
Height
218.5cm (86.02")
Width
50.5cm (19.88")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Declaration

Heydays Antiques has dated this Georgian Chinoiserie Longcase Clock to the 1750s.

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SA1156736
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Be07BHL459
Description
John Calver was considered one of the best clockmakers of his era. Particularly in the Suffolk Region.

He was born circa 1695 and worked out of Stone Street, Woodbridge (Suffolk) 1739. Married Mary Trott in October 1738. Died 1751 without Children.

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In his will he bequested that his former apprentice William Mahyew be allowed to purchase the shop and stock.
Heydays Antiques
fig 1. An early Georgian black japanned longcase clock featuring raised gilt Chinoiserie landscapes and figures on the case door, topped with an arched brass dial.
fig 1. Early Georgian Chinoiserie Grandfather Longcase Clock

I have owned and sold other John Calver Longcase Clocks.

The Chinoiserie Case is Good Sound & Solid but, as expected, for a Clock that is Almost 300 Years Old, there are signs of its Age. With Raised Gilt Decoration of a Cockerel, Herds of Deer, Pagodas & Forest or Garden Scenes.

fig 2. An early Georgian black japanned longcase clock featuring raised gilt Chinoiserie landscapes and figures on the case door, topped with an arched brass dial.
fig 2. Early Georgian Chinoiserie Grandfather Longcase Clock

Height 86in or 218.5cm

A number of Clocks are known signed for Calver including a green lacquered Longcase example with rare ‘Equation of Time’ sheet set within the inside of the trunk door.

The 8 Day Movement has been Checked, Serviced & Tested - Offered in Good Working Order.

fig 3. An early Georgian black japanned longcase clock featuring raised gilt Chinoiserie landscapes and figures on the case door, topped with an arched brass dial.
fig 3. Early Georgian Chinoiserie Grandfather Longcase Clock

12 inch Brass Dial with Silvered Chapter Ring & Seconds Dial with Gilt Spandrells.

Please contact Robert via Messaging or on 07899 058752 to Discuss.

Viewing Welcome by Appointment.

For Delivery Options, Please Supply Your Postcode. (Usually £65-165 location dependent)

If Robert is Personally Delivering, then, Set Up can be Included.

Height
218.5cm (86.02")
Width
50.5cm (19.88")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Date of Manufacture

Heydays Antiques has dated this Georgian Chinoiserie Longcase Clock to the 1750s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1156736
Dealers Internal Ref
Be07BHL459
Heydays Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2012

Specialising in personal attention for 17/18/19th c traditional longcase clocks & early 20th c triple weight quarter chiming musical clocks

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An early Georgian black japanned longcase clock featuring raised gilt Chinoiserie landscapes and figures on the case door, topped with an arched brass dial.
Early Georgian Chinoiserie Grandfather Longcase Clock
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A Chinoiserie longcase clock is a tall, floor-standing pendulum clock featuring wooden cases decorated in European imitation of East Asian lacquerwork, known as japanning. Popular throughout the 18th century in Georgian England, these clocks feature stylized Asian landscapes, figures, flora, and fauna highlighted in raised gilt relief against dark backgrounds.

These clocks typically feature a pine or oak carcass covered in built-up layers of varnish, paint, and gold leaf or metallic powders to emulate Oriental lacquer. The clockwork mechanisms consist of cast brass plates, steel arbors, and silvered brass chapter rings housed behind glass panels within the hood.

Authentic 18th-century examples exhibit natural surface craquelure, age-appropriate rubbing to raised gilding revealing underlying gesso, and hand-cut brass gearing within weight-driven movements. Dial characteristics such as cast brass corner spandrels, engraved silvered chapter rings, and arched tops with Latin mottos like Tempus Fugit indicate early Georgian clockmaking.

Position the clock as a focal architectural accent in an entrance hall, quiet alcove, or formal drawing room against plain wall finishes to emphasize the dark lacquer work and gilt detail. Pairing the piece with clean-lined contemporary furniture or classic dark wood antiques creates a balanced, curated interior scheme.

Keep the wooden case away from direct sunlight, central heat sources, and damp environments to prevent timber movement and cracking of the lacquered surface. Dust gently using a dry, soft lint-free cloth or microfibre duster, avoiding water or chemical polishes that can degrade historical spirit varnishes.
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