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Rare 18th-century Slim London Chinoiserie Lacquered 8-Day Longcase Clock C. 1780

Name: Rare 18th-century Slim London Chinoiserie Lacquered 8-Day Longcase Clock C. 1780
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1199055
Price: 2950 GBP
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Description

Rare 18th-Century Slim London Chinoiserie Lacquered 8-Day Longcase Clock C. 1780

Brief Description:

This is a magnificent, extremely rare, original 18th-century London-made slim Chinoiserie Lacquered Longcase Clock by James Brogden (1765-1794).

The exceptional example has a truly beautiful clock case, which is lacquered and embellished with finely painted chinoiserie scenes.

Indeed, we believe this is the only such clock that is available at the time of writing.

The piece has a reliable 8-day German movement replacement and chimes on the hour and half hour with a bim bam sound.

It is an entirely original piece which is in superb antique condition.

We believe the movement was replaced during the early 20th-century, probably due to the difficulties of purchasing original 18th-century clock parts of such a petite size.

I have enjoyed this piece for more than 2-years, and it keeps incredibly accurate time.

Owning this piece will be a true pleasure, and I guarantee you won't find anything quite as unique and as special as this amazing 18th-century clock.

Attributes:

London Made

18th-century

James Brogden, London

Condition:

Other than a few very minor chips to the lacquer, the piece is in exceptional, original condition

Overall Measurements (widest points):

INCHES & CENTIMETRES

Height: 81.2'' | 206.2 cm

Width: 9.3'' | 23.6 cm

Depth: 6.9'' | 17.5 cm

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Physical Dimensions

Height

206.2cm (81.18")

Width

23.6cm (9.29")

Depth

17.5cm (6.89")

Declaration

Artsonline has dated this Antique Chinoiserie Longcase Clock to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

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SA1199055

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Description

Rare 18th-Century Slim London Chinoiserie Lacquered 8-Day Longcase Clock C. 1780

Brief Description:

“

This is a magnificent, extremely rare, original 18th-century London-made slim Chinoiserie Lacquered Longcase Clock by James Brogden (1765-1794).

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fig 1. An 18th-century red lacquered and gilt chinoiserie longcase clock featuring intricate oriental landscape scenes and brass finials. — fig 1. Rare 18th-century Slim London Chinoiserie Lacquered 8-Day Longcase Clock C. 1780

The exceptional example has a truly beautiful clock case, which is lacquered and embellished with finely painted chinoiserie scenes.

Indeed, we believe this is the only such clock that is available at the time of writing.

fig 2. An 18th-century red lacquered and gilt chinoiserie longcase clock featuring intricate oriental landscape scenes and brass finials. — fig 2. Rare 18th-century Slim London Chinoiserie Lacquered 8-Day Longcase Clock C. 1780

The piece has a reliable 8-day German movement replacement and chimes on the hour and half hour with a bim bam sound.

It is an entirely original piece which is in superb antique condition.

We believe the movement was replaced during the early 20th-century, probably due to the difficulties of purchasing original 18th-century clock parts of such a petite size.

fig 3. An 18th-century red lacquered and gilt chinoiserie longcase clock featuring intricate oriental landscape scenes and brass finials. — fig 3. Rare 18th-century Slim London Chinoiserie Lacquered 8-Day Longcase Clock C. 1780

I have enjoyed this piece for more than 2-years, and it keeps incredibly accurate time.

Owning this piece will be a true pleasure, and I guarantee you won't find anything quite as unique and as special as this amazing 18th-century clock.

fig 4. An 18th-century red lacquered and gilt chinoiserie longcase clock featuring intricate oriental landscape scenes and brass finials. — fig 4. Rare 18th-century Slim London Chinoiserie Lacquered 8-Day Longcase Clock C. 1780

Attributes:

London Made

18th-century

James Brogden, London

Condition:

Other than a few very minor chips to the lacquer, the piece is in exceptional, original condition

Overall Measurements (widest points):

INCHES & CENTIMETRES

fig 5. An 18th-century red lacquered and gilt chinoiserie longcase clock featuring intricate oriental landscape scenes and brass finials. — fig 5. Rare 18th-century Slim London Chinoiserie Lacquered 8-Day Longcase Clock C. 1780

Height: 81.2'' | 206.2 cm

Width: 9.3'' | 23.6 cm

Depth: 6.9'' | 17.5 cm

^^ Fast & Free UK Delivery Included^^

Delivery

Artsonline UK ships worldwide daily, using only fully insured, priority, and fully tracked delivery services.

fig 6. An 18th-century red lacquered and gilt chinoiserie longcase clock featuring intricate oriental landscape scenes and brass finials. — fig 6. Rare 18th-century Slim London Chinoiserie Lacquered 8-Day Longcase Clock C. 1780

Great care and much time are taken over the safe transportation of the Fine Art and Antique pieces that we sell.

We pack extremely carefully, so you can rest assured that your piece will arrive with you in perfect condition.

fig 7. An 18th-century red lacquered and gilt chinoiserie longcase clock featuring intricate oriental landscape scenes and brass finials. — fig 7. Rare 18th-century Slim London Chinoiserie Lacquered 8-Day Longcase Clock C. 1780

For larger paintings, antique furniture pieces, and fragile items that can not be sent via the normal postal services, we use professional door-to-door delivery providers, who will always strive to deliver your piece promptly, within approx. 7-14 working days.

fig 8. An 18th-century red lacquered and gilt chinoiserie longcase clock featuring intricate oriental landscape scenes and brass finials. — fig 8. Rare 18th-century Slim London Chinoiserie Lacquered 8-Day Longcase Clock C. 1780

Returns Policy

Artsonline provides a genuine no-quibble 14-day money-back refund policy

(excluding the cost of Postage and Packaging).

Pay securely - Telephone orders are welcome

Image result for payments accepted logos

Secure-Payment-VPADeb-sa-la-go-th-et-an-gt-003586-BACS-Order-PayPal-M/Card

Physical Dimensions

Height

206.2cm (81.18")

Width

23.6cm (9.29")

Depth

17.5cm (6.89")

Date of Manufacture

Artsonline has dated this Antique Chinoiserie Longcase Clock to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1199055

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Chinoiserie longcase clocks are tall, weight-driven pendulum clocks featuring European interpretations of traditional Chinese artistic motifs, popularised in British cabinet-making during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.

These pieces were typically constructed from pine or oak carcases, built up with multiple layers of gesso and japanned varnish, then hand-gilt with raised gold and silver motifs depicting oriental landscapes and figures.

Authentic period examples feature hand-painted brass or white dial faces, period-correct eight-day brass movements, hand-carved wooden or gilt finials, and genuine craquelure or age-related oxidisation within the japanned lacquer layers.

A tallcase clock serves as a striking vertical focal point in high-ceilinged spaces, pairing effectively against neutral walls or within traditional entrance halls to create architectural presence and contrast.

Protect lacquered surfaces from direct sunlight and temperature fluctuations to prevent cracking, clean only with a dry microfiber cloth, and have the mechanical movement professionally serviced every few years.

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