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Longcase Clock Wmc Triple Wind on Gong Tubes Circ 1820-50 Richard Sharkey Birmingham

Name: Longcase Clock Wmc Triple Wind on Gong Tubes Circ 1820-50 Richard Sharkey Birmingham
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1206969
Price: 2100 GBP
Availability: InStock

19th century

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Description

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I have for sale a simply stunning original solid flame mahogany eight-day long case clock triple chime on 5 tubes made by Richard Sharkey of Birmingham.

Richard is listed in Loomes as 1820-1850.

A brief history of this clock, it has been in the same family for 180 years or so and still has all the original finishes, gilded capitals, and pendulum all still together. The clock strikes each quarter and on the hour on five gong tubes, an amazing sound, simply beautiful.

Around Christmas time and the new year, a grandfather clock seems to be a very fitting sound in the new year, as it has been for the last 180 years.

The Case

The case is in English flame mahogany with an opening front door with inlay applied. She stands 248cm high (to the top of the bird final) x 58cm at the widest point at the base, with a depth of 24cm it is in very good original condition, well waxed and loved over the years.

It is a very nice-looking piece of furniture that would grace any home, and as I mentioned just polished, and please note the inlays, which 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 strike, which strikes the quarters and the hours on each hour on five tubes.

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 it runs great for eight days, striking the hours with a full working date wheel. The hands are solid steel 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 it's fresh to the market after 180 years, and has the original key.

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

Physical Dimensions

Height

248cm (97.64")

Width

58cm (22.83")

Depth

24cm (9.45")

Declaration

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

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1206969

Dealers Internal Reference

Triple Longcase clock On Tubes

Dealers Notes

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

Description

I have for sale a simply stunning original solid flame mahogany eight-day long case clock triple chime on 5 tubes made by Richard Sharkey of Birmingham.

Richard is listed in Loomes as 1820-1850.

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A brief history of this clock, it has been in the same family for 180 years or so and still has all the original finishes, gilded capitals, and pendulum all still together.

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The clock strikes each quarter and on the hour on five gong tubes, an amazing sound, simply beautiful.

fig 1. An antique flame mahogany longcase clock featuring a painted dial, swan-neck pediment with brass finials, and spirally turned column detailing. — fig 1. Longcase Clock Wmc Triple Wind on Gong Tubes Circ 1820-50 Richard Sharkey Birmingham

Around Christmas time and the new year, a grandfather clock seems to be a very fitting sound in the new year, as it has been for the last 180 years.

The Case

The case is in English flame mahogany with an opening front door with inlay applied. She stands 248cm high (to the top of the bird final) x 58cm at the widest point at the base, with a depth of 24cm it is in very good original condition, well waxed and loved over the years.

fig 2. An antique flame mahogany longcase clock featuring a painted dial, swan-neck pediment with brass finials, and spirally turned column detailing. — fig 2. Longcase Clock Wmc Triple Wind on Gong Tubes Circ 1820-50 Richard Sharkey Birmingham

It is a very nice-looking piece of furniture that would grace any home, and as I mentioned just polished, and please note the inlays, which 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. An antique flame mahogany longcase clock featuring a painted dial, swan-neck pediment with brass finials, and spirally turned column detailing. — fig 3. Longcase Clock Wmc Triple Wind on Gong Tubes Circ 1820-50 Richard Sharkey Birmingham

The Movement

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

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 it runs great for eight days, striking the hours with a full working date wheel. The hands are solid steel and in original condition.

fig 4. An antique flame mahogany longcase clock featuring a painted dial, swan-neck pediment with brass finials, and spirally turned column detailing. — fig 4. Longcase Clock Wmc Triple Wind on Gong Tubes Circ 1820-50 Richard Sharkey Birmingham

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. An antique flame mahogany longcase clock featuring a painted dial, swan-neck pediment with brass finials, and spirally turned column detailing. — fig 5. Longcase Clock Wmc Triple Wind on Gong Tubes Circ 1820-50 Richard Sharkey Birmingham

I purchased this clock from the last owners, so it's fresh to the market after 180 years, and has the original key.

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

Physical Dimensions

Height

248cm (97.64")

Width

58cm (22.83")

Depth

24cm (9.45")

Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1206969

Dealers Internal Ref

Triple Longcase clock On Tubes

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A longcase clock, commonly referred to as a grandfather clock, is a tall, freestanding, weight-driven pendulum clock housed within a wooden case. Originating in the mid-seventeenth century, these horological instruments were engineered to protect the long pendulum assembly while serving as prominent decorative case furniture.

Nineteenth-century English longcase clocks typically featured cabinets constructed from solid oak or pine, veneered with rich woods such as flame mahogany or walnut. The movements were crafted from brass and iron, while dial plates were executed in painted sheet metal or brass with hand-painted arch scenes.

Authenticity is indicated by historical joinery techniques, such as hand-cut dovetails and original backboards, along with natural wood shrinkage and patina on mahogany surfaces. Authentic dials often bear hand-painted maker signatures and regional details, while the mechanical movement should show signs of hand-tooled gear assembly.

A traditional longcase clock serves as a striking architectural element when positioned in an entryway, formal dining room, or stairwell landing. Pairing dark timber finishes with modern muted wall tones allows the silhouette and historic craftsmanship to stand out as an anchor piece.

Maintain stable humidity and temperature levels to prevent timber shrinkage and veneer lifting. Dust the wooden cabinet regularly with a soft cloth, apply high-grade bees wax periodically along the grain, and ensure the mechanical movement is serviced by a qualified horologist every five to seven years.

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