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Geo III Mahogany 8 Day Longcase Long Case Grandfather Clock

Name: Geo III Mahogany 8 Day Longcase Long Case Grandfather Clock
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1161327
Price: 750 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

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Description

This is one of the nicest quality provincial Longcase clocks I have seen. It is by John Bancroft of Scarborough who worked there from 1770 to 1807. He is reputed to have come from London which may explain some of the features of this clock.

The case is in beautifully figured Mahogany with satinwood inlayed details.

The good quality 8 Day movement strikes the hours on a bell. It has a very decorative painted dial with the unusual feature for a painted dial clock of a strike/silent selector for the chime. It also has a concentric center date indicator.

The case is in lovely unrestored condition, is a lovely colour and has retained its original finish.

There are a couple of minor repairs to the veneer on the base and a couple of hairline cracks, one to the base and one above the trunk door. However considering it is over 200 years old it is in pretty good shape.

The movement is in good working order and keeping good time.

Free local delivery and setup (70mls), national and international delivery arranged at cost

Date of Manufacture

Cross Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Grandfather Clock to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions

Height

220cm (86.61")

Width

52cm (20.47")

Depth

28cm (11.02")

Reference Numbers

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SA1161327

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fig 1. A tall mahogany longcase clock featuring a swan neck pediment, painted dial with Roman numerals, and a trunk door with figured wood grain. — fig 1. Geo III Mahogany 8 Day Longcase Long Case Grandfather Clock

The case is in beautifully figured Mahogany with satinwood inlayed details.

The good quality 8 Day movement strikes the hours on a bell.

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It has a very decorative painted dial with the unusual feature for a painted dial clock of a strike/silent selector for the chime.

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It also has a concentric center date indicator.

fig 2. A tall mahogany longcase clock featuring a swan neck pediment, painted dial with Roman numerals, and a trunk door with figured wood grain. — fig 2. Geo III Mahogany 8 Day Longcase Long Case Grandfather Clock

The case is in lovely unrestored condition, is a lovely colour and has retained its original finish.

There are a couple of minor repairs to the veneer on the base and a couple of hairline cracks, one to the base and one above the trunk door. However considering it is over 200 years old it is in pretty good shape.

The movement is in good working order and keeping good time.

Free local delivery and setup (70mls), national and international delivery arranged at cost

Date of Manufacture

Cross Antiques has dated this George III Mahogany Grandfather Clock to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions

Height

220cm (86.61")

Width

52cm (20.47")

Depth

28cm (11.02")

Reference Numbers

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SA1161327

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Proper maintenance involves regular professional servicing of the mechanical movement, keeping the case away from direct sunlight and extreme temperature fluctuations, and applying appropriate wax finishes to preserve the timber.

Positioning a longcase clock in a contemporary space requires allowing it to act as a focal point against a neutral wall, balancing its traditional vertical presence with minimalist surrounding furniture and clean architectural lines.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the movement for hand-engraved maker signatures, matching serial numbers, natural ageing and wear on the wooden case, hand-cut brass gears, and the integration of period-appropriate joinery methods such as dovetailing.

These clocks typically feature solid and veneered timbers such as mahogany, oak, or walnut, housing complex brass gear movements driven by weights suspended on lines or chains. Dials were often constructed from brass with silvered chapter rings or painted iron featuring hand-painted numerals and decorative scenes.

George III longcase clocks, commonly known as grandfather clocks, were produced during the reign of King George III from 1760 to 1820. This era marked significant advancements in clockmaking precision, case design, and the integration of sophisticated 8-day movements.

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