Mahogany Longcase Clock 19th Century

Name: A 19th-cent Mahogany Longcase Clock by Priory of Dundee Scotland.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1219057
Price: 880 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectLongcase Clocks
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialMahogany, Brass, Glass
ColourDark Brown
MotifsArched hood, Flame mahogany veneer, Circular brass dial, Plinth base
SizeH 217 cm (85 in)

This nineteenth-century Victorian longcase clock by Priory of Dundee Scotland stands as an elegant timepiece within a dark brown mahogany case. The wood displays a rich flame mahogany veneer across the trunk door and rectangular plinth base, accented by a deep warm timber colour. The arched hood houses a circular brass dial with Roman numerals, topped by a slender central finial and protected beneath a glass face. Architectural details include reeded columns flanking the three-quarter-length trunk door and bracket feet supporting the lower structure. Measuring 217 cm high, the tall case makes a substantial statement when positioned along the walls of a traditional study, hallway, or gentleman's library. Priory of Dundee manufactured the two-train striking movement housed internally, accompanied by the visible mechanical components of two weights and a pendulum to drive the timekeeping functions.

FAQs

A longcase clock, commonly known as a grandfather clock, is a tall, free-standing, weight-driven pendulum clock enclosed within a wooden case. Popularised in the 17th to 19th centuries, mahogany versions were favoured for their rich colour and durable grain structure.

These timepieces traditionally feature flame mahogany veneers laid over oak or pine carcasses, paired with cast brass or painted iron dials, steel clockwork movements, and lead weights.

Authentic examples display hand-cut joinery, era-appropriate wear to the movement, original brass or painted dials showing maker signatures, and period-correct weight and pendulum mechanisms.

Position the clock in a spacious hallway, landing, or dining room to serve as a focal point, pairing it with clean-lined contemporary furniture or minimalist artwork to balance its historical presence.

Keep the clock away from direct heat sources and sunlight to protect the wood finish, dust regularly with a soft lint-free cloth, and ensure the mechanical movement is professionally oiled every three to five years.

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A 19th-cent Mahogany Longcase Clock by Priory of Dundee Scotland.

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