What materials were traditionally used in 19th-century longcase clock construction?

Cases were typically crafted from solid timbers such as mahogany, oak, or walnut, housing brass mechanical movements, iron weights, and hand-painted or brass dials.

How can a longcase clock be incorporated into a modern interior?

Positioning a longcase clock in an entryway, hallway, or study creates an architectural focal point that anchors contemporary spaces with historical texture.

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A Georgian 'Grandmother' Clock C.1820

Name: A Georgian 'Grandmother' Clock C.1820
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1203115
Price: 1750 GBP
Availability: InStock

19th century

For Sale by Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd

Description

A genuine and rare Georgian period 'Grandmother' longcase clock. A swan neck hood pediment with central brass finial. Brass capped, fluted hood side columns. Crossbanding to the hood arch. A well proportioned mahogany case of good colour and small proportions. An attractive arched painted dial with corner floral gilt decorations with a date and seconds. A bird to the arch and blued steel hands.

An 8-day duration, weight driven mechanism striking the hours on a bell.

The dial plate is by Walker & Hughes of Birmingham. The clock dates to circa 1820.

Height 6ft / 183cms Width 14" / 36cms Depth 8 1/2" / 21cms.

From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd you can expect a genuine antique grandfather longcase clock that is serviced with 12 months guarantee. Please phone 01179565281 to order. We can send you a detailed Whatsapp video. We personally set up and deliver to the UK, please contact us for a quote. We are members of The British Watchmakers and Clockmakers Guild.

Physical Dimensions

Height

183cm (72.05")

Width

36cm (14.17")

Depth

21cm (8.27")

Declaration

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this Georgian Mahogany Grandmother Clock to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers

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SA1203115

Description

fig 1. A Georgian mahogany grandmother clock featuring a swan-neck pediment with a brass finial and a hand-painted dial. — fig 1. A Georgian 'Grandmother' Clock C.1820

An 8-day duration, weight driven mechanism striking the hours on a bell.

The dial plate is by Walker & Hughes of Birmingham. The clock dates to circa 1820.

Height 6ft / 183cms Width 14" / 36cms Depth 8 1/2" / 21cms.

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From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd you can expect a genuine antique grandfather longcase clock that is serviced with 12 months guarantee.

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd

Please phone 01179565281 to order. We can send you a detailed Whatsapp video. We personally set up and deliver to the UK, please contact us for a quote. We are members of The British Watchmakers and Clockmakers Guild.

Physical Dimensions

Height

183cm (72.05")

Width

36cm (14.17")

Depth

21cm (8.27")

Date of Manufacture

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this Georgian Mahogany Grandmother Clock to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1203115

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A grandmother clock is a floor-standing pendulum clock produced in smaller, slender proportions compared to a standard grandfather clock, typically standing under six feet in height.

Authentic pieces feature period-correct joinery, original mechanical escapements, hand-painted artwork or spandrels on the dial, and natural surface patination across the timber case.

Keep the timber case away from direct heat sources and sunlight, wax the wood periodically with natural beeswax, and have the internal movement serviced by a professional horologist every few years.

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