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Thomas Goddard London Georgian Longcase Clock
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£2,900
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Thomas Goddard London Georgian Longcase Clock

18th century
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A very impressive and elegant Georgian London mahogany longcase clock. A fine quality case with an arched pediment and detailed fretwork. Choice flame mahogany case veneers. Brass capped hood columns and side glass hood panels. A raised moulded base panel. A superb brass and silvered dial with blued steel hands with strike/silent to the arch. A seconds and date dial with 'Tho Goddard, London' engraved to the cartouche on the dial. An 8-day duration, 5 pillar mechanism striking the hours on a bell. Original brass cased weights. Circa 1770.

The Goddard family of clockmakers worked in the 17th and 18th centuries in London. This example by Thomas Goddard dates to circa 1770.

Height 7ft 9"/ 237 cms Width (at widest point of hood) 20" / 52 cms Depth 10" / 24 cms.

From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd you can expect a genuine antique grandfather longcase clock that is serviced with 12 months guarantee. Please phone 01179565281 to order. We can send you a detailed Whatsapp video. We personally set up and deliver to the UK, please contact us for a quote. We are members of The British Watchmakers and Clockmakers Guild.

Physical Dimensions
Height
237cm (93.31")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
Declaration

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this Georgian Mahogany Longcase Clock to the Georgian era.

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SA1162663
Description
A very impressive and elegant Georgian London mahogany longcase clock. A fine quality case with an arched pediment and detailed fretwork. Choice flame mahogany case veneers. Brass capped hood columns and side glass hood panels. A raised moulded base panel. A superb brass and silvered dial with blued steel hands with strike/silent to the arch. A seconds and date dial with 'Tho Goddard, London' engraved to the cartouche on the dial. An 8-day duration, 5 pillar mechanism striking the hours on a bell. Original brass cased weights. Circa 1770.
fig 1. A Georgian flame mahogany longcase clock featuring a brass dial with silvered chapter ring and carved arched hood.
fig 1. Thomas Goddard London Georgian Longcase Clock

The Goddard family of clockmakers worked in the 17th and 18th centuries in London. This example by Thomas Goddard dates to circa 1770.

Height 7ft 9"/ 237 cms Width (at widest point of hood) 20" / 52 cms Depth 10" / 24 cms.

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From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd you can expect a genuine antique grandfather longcase clock that is serviced with 12 months guarantee.
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd

Please phone 01179565281 to order. We can send you a detailed Whatsapp video. We personally set up and deliver to the UK, please contact us for a quote. We are members of The British Watchmakers and Clockmakers Guild.

Height
237cm (93.31")
Width
52cm (20.47")
Depth
24cm (9.45")
Date of Manufacture

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this Georgian Mahogany Longcase Clock to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1162663
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2009
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A Georgian flame mahogany longcase clock featuring a brass dial with silvered chapter ring and carved arched hood.
Thomas Goddard London Georgian Longcase Clock
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A Georgian flame mahogany longcase clock featuring a brass dial with silvered chapter ring and carved arched hood.
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  • ObjectLongcase Clocks
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Glass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsBrass dial with spandrels, Fluted columns, Arched hood, Flame mahogany door
  • SizeH 237 cm (93 in) x W 52 cm (20 in) x D 24 cm (9 in)

This Georgian longcase clock exhibits a dark brown mahogany timber construction with striking flame veneers across the body and a raised moulded base panel. The arched hood incorporates detailed fretwork, brass-capped fluted columns, and side glass panels framing a brass and silvered dial with blued steel hands, a strike/silent feature to the arch, subsidiary seconds and date dials, and the engraved name 'Tho Goddard, London'. The piece stands 237 cm high, 52 cm wide, and 24 cm deep. Suitable for positioning in a hallway, study, or living space, this traditional timepiece integrates well within a classic interior scheme. The mechanical setup includes an 8-day duration movement with five pillars striking on a bell, accompanied by original brass-cased weights accessed through the long trunk door featuring brass keyhole hardware and a shaped upper arch.

FAQs

A Georgian longcase clock, commonly known as a grandfather clock, is a weight-driven pendulum clock enclosed in a wooden cabinet, produced in Britain during the reigns of King George I through King George IV (17141830).

Cases were predominantly crafted from solid oak or veneered in mahogany and walnut, whilst movements featured brass plates, steel pinions, lead weights, and cast brass spandrels surrounding a silvered dial.

Authentic period examples feature hand-engraved brass or silvered dials, cast corner spandrels, hand-cut gear teeth, weight-driven movements with steel cables or gut lines, and original maker signatures on the dial face.

Place a longcase clock as an architectural focal point in an entrance hall, dining room, or drawing room, balancing its dark wood tones against neutral walls and contemporary art.

Ensure the case rests on a stable, level floor, wind the mechanism regularly according to its movement type, keep the wood away from direct heat sources, and have the mechanical movement lubricated by a horologist every five to seven years.
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