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Georgian Copper Clock Hands
Noah Valentine Antiques Ltd
for sale €333     $362
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Noah Valentine Antiques Ltd

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Georgian Copper Clock Hands

18th century
Description

Decorative pair of large, English copper clock hands, dating from the early 19thc.

Original old paint, with some gold gilding bleeding through.

Comprising of solid pressed copper, and a solid brass spindle.

Each hand rotates freely.

Origin: English

Period: c1820

DIMENSIONS

Minute Hand Length: 48cm

Hour Hand Length: 35cm

UK DELIVERY £45

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Noah Valentine Antiques Ltd has dated these Georgian Copper Clock Hands to the Georgian era.

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SA1212829
Description
Decorative pair of large, English copper clock hands, dating from the early 19thc.

Original old paint, with some gold gilding bleeding through.

Comprising of solid pressed copper, and a solid brass spindle.

Each hand rotates freely.

Origin: English

Period: c1820

DIMENSIONS

Minute Hand Length: 48cm

Hour Hand Length: 35cm

UK DELIVERY £45

Please message for international shipping quotes

Date of Manufacture

Noah Valentine Antiques Ltd has dated these Georgian Copper Clock Hands to the Georgian era.

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Noah Valentine Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2025
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A pair of large Georgian copper clock hands displaying distressed yellow painted surfaces and dark oxidised metal.
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Archive I A pair of large Georgian copper clock hands displaying distressed yellow painted surfaces and dark oxidised metal.

Georgian copper clock hands

Archive II A pair of large Georgian copper clock hands displaying distressed yellow painted surfaces and dark oxidised metal. View II
Archive III A pair of large Georgian copper clock hands displaying distressed yellow painted surfaces and dark oxidised metal. View III
Archive IV A pair of large Georgian copper clock hands displaying distressed yellow painted surfaces and dark oxidised metal. View IV
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Noah Valentine Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07719 082630
Location
Keyhaven
Lymington
Hampshire
United Kingdom

Viewings by appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/noahvalant
Verified Since May 2025
Items For Sale 38
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Noah Valentine Antiques Ltd
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A pair of large Georgian copper clock hands displaying distressed yellow painted surfaces and dark oxidised metal.
Georgian copper clock hands
Ref: SA1212829
A pair of large Georgian copper clock hands displaying distressed yellow painted surfaces and dark oxidised metal.
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Georgian turret clock hands are large-scale iron or copper pointers crafted during the 18th and early 19th centuries for public buildings, churches, and estate clock towers. These components were designed for high visibility and durability against outdoor elements.

Hands for public clocks were typically hand-forged from wrought iron or hammered from copper sheet to minimise weight on the clock movement mechanism. They were frequently painted or gilded with gold leaf to improve readability from ground level and protect against oxidisation.

Authentic Georgian examples display hand-hammered or hand-forged irregularities, counterweight decorative lobes, and square or tapered mounting arbours. Original layers of lead-based paint, gilding, or verdigris patination inside crevices also indicate genuine historical age.

Sculptural clock hands can be mounted as wall art or displayed upright on a custom stand upon a sideboard or mantelpiece. Their graphic silhouette provides contrast against neutral walls or complements industrial and eclectic interior aesthetics.

Preserve the historical surface by brushing lightly with a soft bristle brush to remove loose dust without removing flaking historic paint or gilding. Avoid chemical solvents or abrasive polishes, as these destroy original patination and historic finishes.
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