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Oak Westminster Chiming Longcase Clock
Worboys Antiques
for sale €2,633     $2,858
£2,250
Worboys Antiques

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Oak Westminster Chiming Longcase Clock

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Worboys Antiques
Description

A late 17th Century style longcase clock , it has a square hood, a long glazed door and turned bun feet. The well engraved brass dial has a silvered chapter ring, It has a weight driven Westminster chime movement, that sounds the 1/4's and hours on chime bars. The chimes and or strike can be silenced. It has three brass weights and a brass bob pendulum, wound by pulling the chains on a weekly basis. Made by Peerless .Delivery & set up avaliable within a 100 mile radius of London

Height

186 cm / 73 "

Width

43 cm / 17"

Depth

27.5 cm / 11"

The case is in excellent original condition, the movement has been fully serviced and is guaranteed for 12 months. The brass weights and pendulum have been lacquered so they will not tarnish. If you would like a video clip of the clock chiming please email us.

Please note that not all items are on display in our showrooms and may be in our off-site store. If you wish to see specific items please notify us before visiting so that we can ensure the item(s) are available to view.

Physical Dimensions
Height
186cm (73.23")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
27.5cm (10.83")
Declaration

Worboys Antiques has dated this Oak Westminster Longcase Clock to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1197880
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378526
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Description
A late 17th Century style longcase clock , it has a square hood, a long glazed door and turned bun feet.
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The well engraved brass dial has a silvered chapter ring, It has a weight driven Westminster chime movement, that sounds the 1/4's and hours on chime bars.
Worboys Antiques

The chimes and or strike can be silenced. It has three brass weights and a brass bob pendulum, wound by pulling the chains on a weekly basis. Made by Peerless .Delivery & set up avaliable within a 100 mile radius of London

fig 1. A dark oak longcase clock featuring a glazed trunk door revealing brass weights and a pendulum, topped with an arched brass dial with Roman numerals.
fig 1. Oak Westminster Chiming Longcase Clock

Height

186 cm / 73 "

Width

43 cm / 17"

Depth

27.5 cm / 11"

The case is in excellent original condition, the movement has been fully serviced and is guaranteed for 12 months. The brass weights and pendulum have been lacquered so they will not tarnish. If you would like a video clip of the clock chiming please email us.

fig 2. A dark oak longcase clock featuring a glazed trunk door revealing brass weights and a pendulum, topped with an arched brass dial with Roman numerals.
fig 2. Oak Westminster Chiming Longcase Clock

Please note that not all items are on display in our showrooms and may be in our off-site store. If you wish to see specific items please notify us before visiting so that we can ensure the item(s) are available to view.

Height
186cm (73.23")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
27.5cm (10.83")
Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated this Oak Westminster Longcase Clock to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1197880
Dealers Internal Ref
378526
Worboys Antiques
Worboys Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2005

Established since 1978, dealing in and restoring most antiques, specialising in clocks and furniture.

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A dark oak longcase clock featuring a glazed trunk door revealing brass weights and a pendulum, topped with an arched brass dial with Roman numerals.
Oak Westminster Chiming Longcase Clock
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Longcase clocks, commonly known as grandfather clocks, originated in the mid-17th century following the invention of the pendulum mechanism. The Westminster chime melody, derived from Saint Mary the Great in Cambridge, became a standard musical chime feature in floor-standing clocks during the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Traditional longcase clock cabinets were primarily crafted from solid hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, and walnut. The internal movements typically consist of brass plates, steel arbors, cast brass weights, and glass panels within the trunk door to display the movement of the pendulum.

Authentic period longcase clocks feature weight-driven mechanical movements with hand-cut gear teeth, cast brass or silvered dials, and period-appropriate joinery such as hand-cut dovetails in the wooden casing. Signatures on the dial plate and original winding mechanisms further confirm period authenticity.

A longcase clock serves as a focal architectural piece in an entrance hall, formal hallway alcove, or home library. Pairing the dark timber casing with contemporary neutral wall colours or classic wood panelling highlights its historic profile.

The clock casing must be kept level on a firm surface to allow the pendulum to swing freely. Mechanical movements require periodic professional oiling and regular winding of the weight chains, while the oak cabinet should be dusted with a soft dry cloth and treated occasionally with natural beeswax.
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