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Antique Oak Dinner Gong
Shackladys Antiques
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Antique Oak Dinner Gong

1900 - 1920
Description

A fine antique oak dinner gong, complete with its original turned oak stand and padded striker. The circular gong is suspended from a rope cord and produces a rich, resonant tone when struck, perfect for its traditional use of announcing mealtimes or simply as a decorative statement piece.

The oak frame features elegant turned uprights and splayed legs for stability, with a side rest for the striker when not in use. Its warm patina and classic design make it an attractive addition to both period and contemporary interiors.

Dimensions

Height 35.5 Inches

Width 22.5 Inches

Depth 16 Inches

Physical Dimensions
Height
90cm (35.43")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Declaration

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Dinner Gong to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1169890
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Description
A fine antique oak dinner gong, complete with its original turned oak stand and padded striker.
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The circular gong is suspended from a rope cord and produces a rich, resonant tone when struck, perfect for its traditional use of announcing mealtimes or simply as a decorative statement piece.
Shackladys Antiques
fig 1. An antique dark oak floor-standing dinner gong featuring turned upright supports, top finials, a suspended circular metal disc, and an attached padded striker.
fig 1. Antique Oak Dinner Gong

The oak frame features elegant turned uprights and splayed legs for stability, with a side rest for the striker when not in use. Its warm patina and classic design make it an attractive addition to both period and contemporary interiors.

Dimensions

Height 35.5 Inches

Width 22.5 Inches

Depth 16 Inches

Height
90cm (35.43")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Depth
41cm (16.14")
Date of Manufacture

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Dinner Gong to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1169890
Shackladys Antiques
Shackladys Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2010
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Shackladys Antiques Profile Page

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Telephone 01244 316 394 or 07769 200 346
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34 Spital Walk
Boughton
Chester
CH3 5DB
United Kingdom
By appointment only
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An antique dark oak floor-standing dinner gong featuring turned upright supports, top finials, a suspended circular metal disc, and an attached padded striker.
Antique Oak Dinner Gong
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Popularised during the Victorian and Edwardian eras in large country houses, dinner gongs were used by household staff to signal mealtimes throughout the home. Placed prominently in entrance halls or stairwell landings, they combined functional acoustic utility with decorative woodworking and metalwork.

Traditional dinner gongs feature solid timber frameworks, such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, crafted with mortise and tenon joinery, turned pillars, and trestle feet. The gong itself is typically cast or hand-hammered brass or bronze, suspended by cord or leather straps, and accompanied by a timber striker with a leather or fabric-wrapped head.

Authentic period examples display natural age-related patination on both the timber finish and the brass surface. Look for hand-turned upright supports, period-correct cord suspension, original timber strikers, and subtle irregularities in hand-hammered metalwork rather than modern machine uniform finishes.

An antique floor-standing gong serves as a sculptural accent piece in an entryway, hallway, or dining space. Its architectural silhouette and rich timber tone provide texture and historic contrast within contemporary, eclectic, or traditional schemes.

Dust timber frames regularly with a soft cloth and apply a natural beeswax polish occasionally to nourish the wood finish. Preserve the metal patination by avoiding harsh chemical brass cleaners; light dusting or a gentle wipe with a dry microfibre cloth is sufficient to maintain the aged finish.
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