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Rickards, Wotton Under Edge Moon Longcase/grandfather Clock
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Rickards, Wotton Under Edge Moon Longcase/grandfather Clock

19th century
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A Gloucestershire moon phase longcase clock. An arched, wavy hood pediment surmounted by brass finials. Brass capped, fluted hood side columns with Corinthian capitals. Crossbanding to the hood arch. A well proportioned mahogany case of good colour and proportions.

An attractive arched painted dial with corner floral gilt decorations with a date and seconds. Lunar moon phases to the arch. The dial is signed 'Thos Rickards Wootton Underedge'

An 8-day duration, weight driven mechanism striking the hours on a bell. Circa 1845.

Thomas Rickards of Wotton-Under-Edge is recorded in Dowlers' Gloucestershire Clock and Watchmakers' book as working in Long Street from 1839-59.

Height 7ft 6"/ 228cms Width 19" / 48cms Depth 10" / 26cms.

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.

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Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this Antique Mahogany Longcase Clock to the Victorian era.

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Description
A Gloucestershire moon phase longcase clock. An arched, wavy hood pediment surmounted by brass finials. Brass capped, fluted hood side columns with Corinthian capitals. Crossbanding to the hood arch. A well proportioned mahogany case of good colour and proportions.
fig 1. An antique Georgian flame mahogany longcase clock with three brass finials, an arched hood, fluted columns, and a painted dial displaying a moonphase mechanism.
fig 1. Rickards, Wotton Under Edge Moon Longcase/grandfather Clock

An attractive arched painted dial with corner floral gilt decorations with a date and seconds. Lunar moon phases to the arch. The dial is signed 'Thos Rickards Wootton Underedge'

An 8-day duration, weight driven mechanism striking the hours on a bell. Circa 1845.

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Thomas Rickards of Wotton-Under-Edge is recorded in Dowlers' Gloucestershire Clock and Watchmakers' book as working in Long Street from 1839-59.
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
fig 2. An antique Georgian flame mahogany longcase clock with three brass finials, an arched hood, fluted columns, and a painted dial displaying a moonphase mechanism.
fig 2. Rickards, Wotton Under Edge Moon Longcase/grandfather Clock

Height 7ft 6"/ 228cms Width 19" / 48cms Depth 10" / 26cms.

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.

Date of Manufacture

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this Antique Mahogany Longcase Clock to the Victorian era.

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Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
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Archive I An antique Georgian flame mahogany longcase clock with three brass finials, an arched hood, fluted columns, and a painted dial displaying a moonphase mechanism.

Rickards, Wotton Under Edge Moon Longcase/grandfather Clock

Archive II An antique Georgian flame mahogany longcase clock with three brass finials, an arched hood, fluted columns, and a painted dial displaying a moonphase mechanism. View II
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An antique Georgian flame mahogany longcase clock with three brass finials, an arched hood, fluted columns, and a painted dial displaying a moonphase mechanism.
Rickards, Wotton Under Edge Moon Longcase/Grandfather Clock
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An antique Georgian flame mahogany longcase clock with three brass finials, an arched hood, fluted columns, and a painted dial displaying a moonphase mechanism.
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A moonphase longcase clock, also known as a grandfather clock, features a mechanical weight-driven movement housed within a tall wooden cabinet, incorporating a rotating dial segment that tracks the lunar phase across a 29.5-day cycle.

Clockmakers and cabinetmakers during the Georgian era commonly utilised solid oak or pine secondary frames finished with flame mahogany or walnut veneers, brass embellishments, and painted iron or engraved brass dials.

Authentic period examples display hand-cut gear trains, original weight-and-pendulum mechanics, maker signatures etched or painted on the dial face, and evidence of historic hand-sawing and joinery within the interior case.

Position the clock as a focal architectural feature within an entrance hallway, stairwell landing, or formal dining room, balancing dark timber tones against neutral wall colours and classic millwork.

Ensure the movement runs consistently by winding the weights at set intervals, maintain stable humidity to protect the wood veneer from checking, and employ a qualified horologist for regular mechanical lubrication.
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