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Oak Gothic Revival Dinner Gong
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Oak Gothic Revival Dinner Gong

19th century
For Sale by Heydays Antiques
Description

Late 19th century oak gothic revival dinner gong. The solid oak frame is of a golden colour and the heavy bronze gong, 40 cm in diameter, gives a deep mellow sound when struck. The beater has been replaced.

Good condition throughout, with signs of wear and tear commensurate with its age. C1890.

Measurements: Height 103 cm, Width 55 cm, Depth 38 cm.

Viewing / collection welcome by appointment MK19

For delivery, please supply postcode for quotation.

Date of Manufacture

Heydays Antiques has dated this Oak Gothic Revival Dinner Gong to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Check ID 09239567
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Solid oak frame with pegged joints: standard cabinet-making of the late 19th century.
Pierced quatrefoils and tracery corner brackets: Gothic Revival design of the period.
Heavy beaten bronze gong: natural surface oxidisation built up over decades.
Medullary rays visible across the grain: quarter-sawn oak construction.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
103cm (40.55")
Width
55cm (21.65")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1177081
Description
Late 19th century oak gothic revival dinner gong.
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The solid oak frame is of a golden colour and the heavy bronze gong, 40 cm in diameter, gives a deep mellow sound when struck.
Heydays Antiques

The beater has been replaced.

fig 1. A freestanding Gothic Revival oak frame containing carved trefoil cut-outs, suspending a central circular hammered brass dinner gong with a wooden striker.
fig 1. Oak Gothic Revival Dinner Gong

Good condition throughout, with signs of wear and tear commensurate with its age. C1890.

Measurements: Height 103 cm, Width 55 cm, Depth 38 cm.

Viewing / collection welcome by appointment MK19

For delivery, please supply postcode for quotation.

Date of Manufacture

Heydays Antiques has dated this Oak Gothic Revival Dinner Gong to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09239567
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Solid oak frame with pegged joints: standard cabinet-making of the late 19th century.
Pierced quatrefoils and tracery corner brackets: Gothic Revival design of the period.
Heavy beaten bronze gong: natural surface oxidisation built up over decades.
Medullary rays visible across the grain: quarter-sawn oak construction.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
103cm (40.55")
Width
55cm (21.65")
Depth
38cm (14.96")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1177081
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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Archive I A freestanding Gothic Revival oak frame containing carved trefoil cut-outs, suspending a central circular hammered brass dinner gong with a wooden striker.

Oak Gothic Revival Dinner Gong

Archive II A freestanding Gothic Revival oak frame containing carved trefoil cut-outs, suspending a central circular hammered brass dinner gong with a wooden striker. View II
Archive III A freestanding Gothic Revival oak frame containing carved trefoil cut-outs, suspending a central circular hammered brass dinner gong with a wooden striker. View III
Archive IV A freestanding Gothic Revival oak frame containing carved trefoil cut-outs, suspending a central circular hammered brass dinner gong with a wooden striker. View IV
Archive V A freestanding Gothic Revival oak frame containing carved trefoil cut-outs, suspending a central circular hammered brass dinner gong with a wooden striker. View V
Archive VI A freestanding Gothic Revival oak frame containing carved trefoil cut-outs, suspending a central circular hammered brass dinner gong with a wooden striker. View VI
Archive VII A freestanding Gothic Revival oak frame containing carved trefoil cut-outs, suspending a central circular hammered brass dinner gong with a wooden striker. View VII
Archive VIII A freestanding Gothic Revival oak frame containing carved trefoil cut-outs, suspending a central circular hammered brass dinner gong with a wooden striker. View VIII
Archive IX A freestanding Gothic Revival oak frame containing carved trefoil cut-outs, suspending a central circular hammered brass dinner gong with a wooden striker. View IX
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A freestanding Gothic Revival oak frame containing carved trefoil cut-outs, suspending a central circular hammered brass dinner gong with a wooden striker.
Oak Gothic Revival Dinner Gong
Ref: SA1177081
A freestanding Gothic Revival oak frame containing carved trefoil cut-outs, suspending a central circular hammered brass dinner gong with a wooden striker.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDinner Gong
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGothic Revival
  • MaterialOak, Brass
  • ColourMedium Brown
  • MotifsTrefoil cut-outs, carved spandrels, pyramid finials, hammered brass disc
  • SizeH 103 cm (41 in) x W 55 cm (22 in) x D 38 cm (15 in)

This late 19th-century Victorian dinner gong stands in the Gothic Revival style, formed from a solid oak frame with a medium brown timber finish. The rectangular framework supports pyramid finials at the upper corners, carved triangular spandrels beneath the upper crossbar, and trefoil cut-outs pierced through both the top and bottom rails. A central circular hammered brass disc hangs suspended from the upper rail by white cords, accompanied by a matching hanging striker with a fabric-covered mallet head. The piece measures 103 cm high, 55 cm wide, and 38 cm deep overall, with the brass gong measuring 40 cm in diameter. Positioned beside the front door or in a hallway, this functional antique serves as a traditional entrance chime for a home. The solid timber construction displays signs of wear and tear commensurate with age, whilst the striker has been replaced. The upright frame rests upon bracket feet on the floor, providing a sturdy freestanding structure designed to resonate a deep mellow sound when struck.

FAQs

Gothic Revival dinner gongs are decorative nineteenth and early twentieth-century household items used to announce mealtimes in stately homes, featuring architectural elements such as trefoils, tracery, and pointed arches.

These gongs typically comprise a solid timber framefrequently oak, walnut, or mahoganyholding a suspended hammered brass or bronze disc accompanied by a matching wooden striker.

Authentic period pieces display period-correct construction techniques such as mortise and tenon joinery, natural oxidisation on the metal elements, hand-carved fretwork motifs, and age-appropriate wear to the timber.

Position the piece as a sculptural focal point in an entryway, dining room corner, or alongside a fireplace mantelpiece to introduce historic texture and architectural interest to contemporary spaces.

Dust the timber frame regularly with a soft dry cloth and apply natural beeswax sparingly, while preserving the natural patination of the brass disc without using harsh chemical cleaners.
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