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Longcase Grandfather Clock 1799 by Charles Dowsett of Canterbury
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Longcase Grandfather Clock 1799 by Charles Dowsett of Canterbury

19th century
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Description

Hi

I have for sale a simply stunning original solid flame mahogany eight-day long case clock made by Charles Dowsett when he was based in Canterbury; he made clocks mainly in Margate.

Charles is listed in Loomes as 1799.

Around Christmas time and the new year, a grandfather clock seems to be a very fitting sound in the new year, as it has for the last 220 years.

The Case

The case is in English flame mahogany with an opening front door with lots of wood inlay and Greek keyhole applied, she stands 250cm high (to the top of the hood) x 60cm widest point at the base with a depth of 28cm it is in very good original condition well waxed and loved over the years with the most stunning inlays you will ever see it is a stunning piece of furniture.

It is a very nice-looking piece of furniture that would grace any home, and as I mentioned just polished. Please note the inlays that set it apart from others and scream quality.

The Dial

The dial is in very good original condition with a full working date work and signed in the middle, plus a working moon-phase. The dial paintings are a work of art on their own.

The Movement

The movement is eight days and a strike, which strikes the hours on each hour.

The movement is a mega-heavy, thick-plated movement of top quality.

This movement was cleaned hand polished then new gut lines added, oiled, and tested so runs great for eight days, striking the hours with a full working date wheel, the hands are solid gilt brass and in original condition.

Overall, a beautiful clock, quite rare in this original condition with the famous maker that looks stunning in the hallway a genuine early long case clock.

The photographs do not do this clock any justice it looks better in the flesh you will not be disappointed.

I purchased this clock from the last owners so fresh to the market after 38 years, and has the original key.

Please email me for the delivery cost but you will need to set it up or collection welcome, this will be hand-delivered, not posted.

Physical Dimensions
Height
250cm (98.43")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Declaration

Arundel Clocks has dated this Georgian Mahogany Longcase Clock to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1199701
Dealers Internal Reference
Moon Phase Longcase
Dealers Notes

Gary, our in-house Horologist, is always happy to discuss your individual requirements: +44 7903 932602

Description
Hi

I have for sale a simply stunning original solid flame mahogany eight-day long case clock made by Charles Dowsett when he was based in Canterbury; he made clocks mainly in Margate.

Charles is listed in Loomes as 1799.

“
Around Christmas time and the new year, a grandfather clock seems to be a very fitting sound in the new year, as it has for the last 220 years.
Arundel Clocks
fig 1. A late 18th-century Georgian mahogany longcase clock featuring a swan-neck pediment and an arched painted dial with moon phase function.
fig 1. Longcase Grandfather Clock 1799 by Charles Dowsett of Canterbury

The Case

The case is in English flame mahogany with an opening front door with lots of wood inlay and Greek keyhole applied, she stands 250cm high (to the top of the hood) x 60cm widest point at the base with a depth of 28cm it is in very good original condition well waxed and loved over the years with the most stunning inlays you will ever see it is a stunning piece of furniture.

fig 2. A late 18th-century Georgian mahogany longcase clock featuring a swan-neck pediment and an arched painted dial with moon phase function.
fig 2. Longcase Grandfather Clock 1799 by Charles Dowsett of Canterbury

It is a very nice-looking piece of furniture that would grace any home, and as I mentioned just polished. Please note the inlays that set it apart from others and scream quality.

The Dial

The dial is in very good original condition with a full working date work and signed in the middle, plus a working moon-phase. The dial paintings are a work of art on their own.

fig 3. A late 18th-century Georgian mahogany longcase clock featuring a swan-neck pediment and an arched painted dial with moon phase function.
fig 3. Longcase Grandfather Clock 1799 by Charles Dowsett of Canterbury

The Movement

The movement is eight days and a strike, which strikes the hours on each hour.

The movement is a mega-heavy, thick-plated movement of top quality.

This movement was cleaned hand polished then new gut lines added, oiled, and tested so runs great for eight days, striking the hours with a full working date wheel, the hands are solid gilt brass and in original condition.

fig 4. A late 18th-century Georgian mahogany longcase clock featuring a swan-neck pediment and an arched painted dial with moon phase function.
fig 4. Longcase Grandfather Clock 1799 by Charles Dowsett of Canterbury

Overall, a beautiful clock, quite rare in this original condition with the famous maker that looks stunning in the hallway a genuine early long case clock.

The photographs do not do this clock any justice it looks better in the flesh you will not be disappointed.

fig 5. A late 18th-century Georgian mahogany longcase clock featuring a swan-neck pediment and an arched painted dial with moon phase function.
fig 5. Longcase Grandfather Clock 1799 by Charles Dowsett of Canterbury

I purchased this clock from the last owners so fresh to the market after 38 years, and has the original key.

Please email me for the delivery cost but you will need to set it up or collection welcome, this will be hand-delivered, not posted.

Height
250cm (98.43")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Date of Manufacture

Arundel Clocks has dated this Georgian Mahogany Longcase Clock to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1199701
Dealers Internal Ref
Moon Phase Longcase
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Originating in the 18th century, Georgian longcase clocks are characterised by architectural cabinetry, often crafted from fine timbers like mahogany or oak, housing weight-driven mechanical pendulum movements.

Cases were typically built using solid oak or flame mahogany veneers, while the internal movements relied on cast brass plates, iron weights, and hand-painted or engraved brass dial faces.

Authentic pieces feature period construction markers such as hand-cut dovetail joints, maker signatures engraved or painted on the dial face, and natural oxidisation on the interior movement.

Position the clock as a focal architectural element in an entrance hallway, library alcove, or dining area where its vertical proportions complement simple modern decor.

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