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A Circa 1770 Eight Day Longcase Clock
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for sale €1,463     $1,588
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A Circa 1770 Eight Day Longcase Clock

18th century
Description

An 18th-Century oak longcase clock by Paxton of St Neots. The 12 inch painted break-arch dial signed Paxton St Neots with Roman numerals. The eight day two train movement striking on a bell. A superb oak case with inlaid shell paterae and swan neck pediment. All in good working order.

John Paxton was a documented watch and clock maker located in St Neots in the early 18th Century. The business was continued by his son Joseph.

Delivery to most of the UK included in the price. Worldwide shipping arranged,

Wherever possible, we personally deliver items to ensure they arrive in excellent condition and that you are completely satisfied with your purchase.

We offer a 14-day returns policy for your peace of mind. If you are not fully satisfied, you may return the item for a full refund. Please note that return shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer.

Date of Manufacture

Pear Tree Antiques has dated this Georgian Eight Day Longcase Clock to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09395345
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques Date18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 210-245 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 18TH CENTURY:
Cast iron false plate behind the dial: Birmingham dial mounting practice.
Oval shell paterae in the door and base: neo-classical cabinetwork.
Four finned brass pillars pinning the plates together: traditional eight-day movement build.
Horizontal grain shrinkage across the oak backboards: long-term drying of the timber.
Arch of the dial inscribed Paxton St Neots: marks the maker.

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
235cm (92.52")
Width
47cm (18.50")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1199335
Dealers Internal Reference
HFOS1287
Description
An 18th-Century oak longcase clock by Paxton of St Neots. The 12 inch painted break-arch dial signed Paxton St Neots with Roman numerals. The eight day two train movement striking on a bell. A superb oak case with inlaid shell paterae and swan neck pediment. All in good working order.
fig 1. A tall Georgian dark wood eight-day longcase clock featuring a swan neck pediment, brass finial, arched dial, and decorative oval inlay on the trunk door and base.
fig 1. A Circa 1770 Eight Day Longcase Clock

John Paxton was a documented watch and clock maker located in St Neots in the early 18th Century. The business was continued by his son Joseph.

Delivery to most of the UK included in the price. Worldwide shipping arranged,

“
Wherever possible, we personally deliver items to ensure they arrive in excellent condition and that you are completely satisfied with your purchase.
Pear Tree Antiques
fig 2. A tall Georgian dark wood eight-day longcase clock featuring a swan neck pediment, brass finial, arched dial, and decorative oval inlay on the trunk door and base.
fig 2. A Circa 1770 Eight Day Longcase Clock

We offer a 14-day returns policy for your peace of mind. If you are not fully satisfied, you may return the item for a full refund. Please note that return shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer.

Date of Manufacture

Pear Tree Antiques has dated this Georgian Eight Day Longcase Clock to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09395345
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques dating18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 210-245 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 18th Century:
Cast iron false plate behind the dial: Birmingham dial mounting practice.
Oval shell paterae in the door and base: neo-classical cabinetwork.
Four finned brass pillars pinning the plates together: traditional eight-day movement build.
Horizontal grain shrinkage across the oak backboards: long-term drying of the timber.
Arch of the dial inscribed Paxton St Neots: marks the maker.

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
235cm (92.52")
Width
47cm (18.50")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1199335
Dealers Internal Ref
HFOS1287
Pear Tree Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2021
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Archive I A tall Georgian dark wood eight-day longcase clock featuring a swan neck pediment, brass finial, arched dial, and decorative oval inlay on the trunk door and base.

A Circa 1770 Eight Day Longcase Clock

Archive II A tall Georgian dark wood eight-day longcase clock featuring a swan neck pediment, brass finial, arched dial, and decorative oval inlay on the trunk door and base. View II
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Archive IV A tall Georgian dark wood eight-day longcase clock featuring a swan neck pediment, brass finial, arched dial, and decorative oval inlay on the trunk door and base. View IV
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A tall Georgian dark wood eight-day longcase clock featuring a swan neck pediment, brass finial, arched dial, and decorative oval inlay on the trunk door and base.
A Circa 1770 eight day longcase clock
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A tall Georgian dark wood eight-day longcase clock featuring a swan neck pediment, brass finial, arched dial, and decorative oval inlay on the trunk door and base.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectLongcase Clocks
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialOak, Brass, Glass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsSwan neck pediment, Brass finial, Arched dial, Oval inlay
  • SizeH 235 cm (93 in) x W 47 cm (19 in) x D 23 cm (9 in)

This Georgian oak longcase clock from the 18th century comes in a dark brown finish with brass details and glass. The tall case includes a swan neck pediment topped by a brass finial, an arched dial signed Paxton St Neots with Roman numerals, turned columns framing the dial, and decorative oval shell inlay on both the trunk door and the base. The movement has an eight-day two-train mechanism striking on a bell. Practical dimensions stand at 235 cm high, 47 cm wide, and 23 cm deep. The piece sits upright on the floor as a freestanding timekeeper, suited for traditional hallways, living rooms, or studies in an English country house setting.

FAQs

An eight-day longcase clock is a tall, pendulum-driven floor clock featuring a mechanical movement that requires winding once every eight days, originating in the late 17th century.

Georgian longcase clocks were typically constructed using solid hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut for the case, with brass and iron utilised for the movement mechanism and dial components.

Authentic 18th-century longcase clocks often feature hand-engraved brass or painted dials, hand-cast brass spandrels, cast iron weights, and period-correct joinery such as hand-cut dovetails on the case.

An antique longcase clock serves as an architectural anchor in modern interiors when placed against neutral walls, paired with minimalist furnishings or modern artwork to create visual contrast.

Maintain an antique longcase clock by ensuring the case remains level, keeping it away from direct heat sources or dampness, and having the mechanical movement professionally serviced and lubricated every five to seven years.
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