What is a longcase clock?

A longcase clock, commonly known as a grandfather clock, is a tall, free-standing, weight-driven pendulum clock enclosed in a wooden cabinet.

How do you style a longcase clock in a modern interior?

Position a longcase clock as a focal point in an entryway, hallway, or dining space, pairing its architectural height with neutral walls and subtle accent lighting.

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Late 18th / Early 19th Century Welsh Oak Longcase Clock by Thomas Webbe of New Quay

Name: Late 18th / Early 19th Century Welsh Oak Longcase Clock by Thomas Webbe of New Quay
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1209780
Price: 2100 GBP
Availability: InStock

18th century

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Description

A highly attractive late 18th to early 19th century Welsh longcase clock by Thomas Webbe of New Quay, housed in a beautifully figured oak case of warm, rich colour and excellent patina.

The hood is surmounted by elegant scroll pediment with central finial, above a glazed door flanked by distinctive barley twist columns. The trunk features a well-figured door framed by further twist columns, standing on a shaped plinth base, all displaying particularly pleasing grain and colour throughout.

The painted dial is especially charming, depicting coastal and rural scenes with an automaton rocking ship to the arch, bringing the piece to life as the movement runs. The white enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial is signed Thomas Webbe, New Quay, and fitted with finely pierced hands.

The eight-day movement strikes on a bell and is driven by a pendulum and weights, with the original style bob present.

A characterful and decorative Welsh longcase clock, combining regional craftsmanship with a delightful animated dial—both a practical timepiece and a striking interior feature.

Physical Dimensions

Height

235cm (92.52")

Width

59cm (23.23")

Depth

27cm (10.63")

Declaration

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Antique Oak Longcase Clock to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1209780

Dealers Internal Reference

C2845

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Description

A highly attractive late 18th to early 19th century Welsh longcase clock by Thomas Webbe of New Quay, housed in a beautifully figured oak case of warm, rich colour and excellent patina.

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The hood is surmounted by elegant scroll pediment with central finial, above a glazed door flanked by distinctive barley twist columns.

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The trunk features a well-figured door framed by further twist columns, standing on a shaped plinth base, all displaying particularly pleasing grain and colour throughout.

fig 1. A late 18th-century Welsh oak longcase clock with a swan-neck pediment, spiral side columns, and a hand-painted dial featuring a ship illustration. — fig 1. Late 18th / Early 19th Century Welsh Oak Longcase Clock by Thomas Webbe of New Quay

The painted dial is especially charming, depicting coastal and rural scenes with an automaton rocking ship to the arch, bringing the piece to life as the movement runs. The white enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial is signed Thomas Webbe, New Quay, and fitted with finely pierced hands.

fig 2. A late 18th-century Welsh oak longcase clock with a swan-neck pediment, spiral side columns, and a hand-painted dial featuring a ship illustration. — fig 2. Late 18th / Early 19th Century Welsh Oak Longcase Clock by Thomas Webbe of New Quay

The eight-day movement strikes on a bell and is driven by a pendulum and weights, with the original style bob present.

A characterful and decorative Welsh longcase clock, combining regional craftsmanship with a delightful animated dial—both a practical timepiece and a striking interior feature.

Physical Dimensions

Height

235cm (92.52")

Width

59cm (23.23")

Depth

27cm (10.63")

Date of Manufacture

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Antique Oak Longcase Clock to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1209780

Dealers Internal Ref

C2845

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Georgian longcase clocks were typically constructed from native hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, featuring brass movements and hand-painted or engraved metal dials.

Authentic late 18th-century Welsh pieces often feature native oak cases, painted dials depicting local or maritime scenes, regional maker signatures, and traditional joinery such as hand-cut dovetails.

Keep the clock case in a climate-controlled environment away from direct heat sources, apply microcrystalline wax periodically to protect the timber, and have the mechanical movement serviced regularly by a qualified horologist.

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Late 18th / Early 19th Century Welsh Oak Longcase Clock by Thomas Webbe of New Quay

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