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Mahogany Grandmother Clock of Desirable Dimensions

19th century
Sold 20 July 2026 · Georgian Antiques
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Circa 1880. An unusual stylish George III style mahogany Grandmother clock of diminutive dimensions, the horn top hood, with brass rondels and ribbed pilasters, the glazed door flanked by columns and the brass movement with Roman & Arabic numerals, spangles and fine decoration, the name on the base is ‘J. Smith, Macclesfield’ the bottom of the hood with dentil decoration and the frieze with blind fretwork, the elongated arched door with quarter fluted columns to the sides with a dragooning section beneath, the lower panel with flame mahogany, all supported on stylish carved bracket feet. The brass movement with a regulator movement on a drum runs for eight days. The clock has been serviced and comes with a 1-year guarantee.

Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Mahogany Grandmother Clock to the 1880s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
152cm (59.84")
Width
29cm (11.42")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Reference Numbers
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SA1189493
Dealers Internal Reference
35133
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Circa 1880. An unusual stylish George III style mahogany Grandmother clock of diminutive dimensions, the horn top hood, with brass rondels and ribbed pilasters, the glazed door flanked by columns and the brass movement with Roman & Arabic numerals, spangles and fine decoration, the name on the base is ‘J. Smith, Macclesfield’ the bottom of the hood with dentil decoration and the frieze with blind fretwork, the elongated arched door with quarter fluted columns to the sides with a dragooning section beneath, the lower panel with flame mahogany, all supported on stylish carved bracket feet. The brass movement with a regulator movement on a drum runs for eight days. The clock has been serviced and comes with a 1-year guarantee.
Date of Manufacture

Georgian Antiques has dated this Mahogany Grandmother Clock to the 1880s.

Height
152cm (59.84")
Width
29cm (11.42")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1189493
Dealers Internal Ref
35133
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A tall, slender mahogany grandmother clock featuring a swan-neck pediment, a brass dial with roman numerals, and a long panelled door.
Mahogany Grandmother Clock of Desirable Dimensions
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A tall, slender mahogany grandmother clock featuring a swan-neck pediment, a brass dial with roman numerals, and a long panelled door.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectClocks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleTraditional
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Glass
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsSwan-neck pediment, Brass dial face, Panelled trunk door, Bracket feet
  • SizeH 152 cm (60 in) x W 29 cm (11 in) x D 18 cm (7 in)

FAQs

A grandmother clock is typically a smaller, more slender version of a traditional grandfather clock, standing under six feet tall with reduced proportions designed for smaller rooms or lower ceilings.

These clocks are traditionally constructed using solid timbers and veneers such as mahogany, oak, or walnut, housing mechanical brass gear movements driven by hanging weights and regulated by a pendulum.

Authentication involves examining the hand-painted or brass dial, checking for period-appropriate joinery in the wooden case, inspecting the movement for hand-tooled marks, and verifying the presence of matching weights and pendulum.

Positioning a traditional clock against a minimalist neutral wall creates a striking focal point, blending historical craftsmanship with modern clean lines through intentional contrast.

Keep the timber out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources to prevent wood cracking, and have the mechanical movement professionally serviced and oiled every few years to ensure proper timekeeping.
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