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Stunning Georgian Flame Mahogany Longcase Clock
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for sale €3,101     $3,366
£2,650

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Stunning Georgian Flame Mahogany Longcase Clock

18th century
For Sale by Heydays Antiques
Description

Whilst this Smart Mahogany Cased Clock May Not Be to Everyone's Taste, But No One Can Deny It's Beauty & Quality.

Crafted Circa 1820, It is in Remarkably Stunning Condition with it's Mahogany & Inlaid Case.

The 8 Day Bell Striking Movement is Also in Excellent Condition & Been Well Maintained. The Dial For J Glover of Manchester With Moon Phase Dial is Equally Excellent. Checked and Tested to be in Good Working Order.

Brian Loomes lists both a James and a John Glovers in the Clockmakers of the World Book Circa 1820.

Height: 90.5in or 230cm

Please contact Robert via Messages or On 07899 058752 to Discuss.

Viewing/Collection By Appointment Welcome.

Please Supply Your Postcode for Delivery Options. Whenever possible Robert will do this and so be able to Set the Clock Up for You.

Date of Manufacture

Heydays Antiques has dated this Flame Mahogany Longcase Clock to the Georgian era.

Independent Date Guide ID 09254694
Dealer's Item DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 190-215 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE GEORGIAN ERA:
Painted iron dial with rolling moon: standard North Country work of the early 1800s.
Fine network of micro-crazing across the white dial enamel: age.
Flame mahogany veneers with boxwood banding: cabinetmaking typical of the late Georgian period.
Turned columns and pointed arch trunk door: Regency regional styling.
Vertical shrinkage line in the base panel veneer: natural drying over long age.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
230cm (90.55")
Width
59cm (23.23")
Depth
27cm (10.63")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1179242
Dealers Internal Reference
Be10DetB_B200
Description
Whilst this Smart Mahogany Cased Clock May Not Be to Everyone's Taste, But No One Can Deny It's Beauty & Quality.

Crafted Circa 1820, It is in Remarkably Stunning Condition with it's Mahogany & Inlaid Case.

fig 1. A Georgian flame mahogany longcase clock featuring a painted dial with moon phase indicator, swan-neck pediment, brass finials, and fluted columns.
fig 1. Stunning Georgian Flame Mahogany Longcase Clock

The 8 Day Bell Striking Movement is Also in Excellent Condition & Been Well Maintained. The Dial For J Glover of Manchester With Moon Phase Dial is Equally Excellent. Checked and Tested to be in Good Working Order.

fig 2. A Georgian flame mahogany longcase clock featuring a painted dial with moon phase indicator, swan-neck pediment, brass finials, and fluted columns.
fig 2. Stunning Georgian Flame Mahogany Longcase Clock

Brian Loomes lists both a James and a John Glovers in the Clockmakers of the World Book Circa 1820.

Height: 90.5in or 230cm

Please contact Robert via Messages or On 07899 058752 to Discuss.

Viewing/Collection By Appointment Welcome.

Please Supply Your Postcode for Delivery Options. Whenever possible Robert will do this and so be able to Set the Clock Up for You.

Date of Manufacture

Heydays Antiques has dated this Flame Mahogany Longcase Clock to the Georgian era.

Independent Date Report ID 09254694
Dealer's Item DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques datingGeorgian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 190-215 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Georgian era:
Painted iron dial with rolling moon: standard North Country work of the early 1800s.
Fine network of micro-crazing across the white dial enamel: age.
Flame mahogany veneers with boxwood banding: cabinetmaking typical of the late Georgian period.
Turned columns and pointed arch trunk door: Regency regional styling.
Vertical shrinkage line in the base panel veneer: natural drying over long age.

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
230cm (90.55")
Width
59cm (23.23")
Depth
27cm (10.63")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1179242
Dealers Internal Ref
Be10DetB_B200
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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A Georgian flame mahogany longcase clock featuring a painted dial with moon phase indicator, swan-neck pediment, brass finials, and fluted columns.
Stunning Georgian Flame Mahogany Longcase Clock
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A Georgian flame mahogany longcase clock featuring a painted dial with moon phase indicator, swan-neck pediment, brass finials, and fluted columns.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectLongcase Clocks
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Flame Mahogany, Brass, Glass
  • ColourDark Mahogany
  • MotifsSwan-neck pediment, Painted moon phase dial, Flame mahogany veneer, Fluted quarter columns
  • SizeH 230 cm (91 in) x W 59 cm (23 in) x D 27 cm (11 in)

This Georgian longcase clock is constructed from dark flame mahogany with contrasting light wood string inlay, standing 230 cm high, 59 cm wide, and 27 cm deep. The case displays a swan-neck pediment topped with brass finials, glazed dial door flanked by turned columns, shaped trunk door fitted with a key and red fabric tassel, and panelled base. The painted dial shows Roman numerals, subsidiary dials, painted corner spandrels, and a moon phase indicator in the arch, signed by J Glover of Manchester. Fluted quarter columns accent the upper trunk, while stepped mouldings divide the sections. In a modern interior, this freestanding timepiece functions as a statement floor-standing clock in a hallway, study, or living room. The woodwork exhibits rich natural grain patterns and warm tones on the polished veneer surfaces, complemented by the polished brass dial surround and spherical finials. The door secures via a traditional key fastening, and the movement strikes on an eight-day bell cycle.

FAQs

Longcase clocks, commonly known as grandfather clocks, originated in the seventeenth century and feature weight-driven pendulum mechanisms enclosed in tall wooden cases. During the Georgian era, cabinetmakers utilised woods such as mahogany to house these precise timekeeping instruments, creating iconic features like painted arch dials and swan-neck pediments.

Georgian longcase clocks typically featured solid oak frames faced with flame mahogany or walnut veneers, decorated with brass finials and crossbanded inlays. Dials were constructed from painted iron or cast brass, often embellished with hand-painted spandrels and rolling moon phase indicators.

Authentic period longcase clocks demonstrate hand-joined cabinetry such as hand-cut dovetails, original painted iron dials with signature maker details, and period-correct eight-day weight movements. Genuine pieces display age-related patina, natural wood shrinkage along the grain, and hand-forged iron fittings.

A longcase clock serves as an architectural focal point when positioned in an entryway, hallway, or dining room alcove. Pairing its rich mahogany wood tones with neutral wall paint creates a balanced contrast between traditional craftsmanship and contemporary aesthetics.

Keep the wooden case away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent drying or warping of mahogany veneers. The mechanical movement requires regular winding, professional horological servicing every five to seven years, and gentle dusting with dry cloths without chemical polishes.
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