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Rare Blue Lacquer Grandmother Clock
For sale by Carse Antiques
for sale €5,850     $6,350
£5,000

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Rare Blue Lacquer Grandmother Clock

19th century
For Sale by Carse Antiques
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VERY RARE Queen Anne style mid 19th century blue lacquer 8 day grandmother clock. This is a stunning clock and very rare, I have never seen another blue lacquer clock of this size and quality anywhere. Made in the mid to late 19th century the case has been constructed from period oak timbers. The 8 day movement is a similar movement as those found in bracket clocks with original brass and silver dial with strike silent. The blue lacquer and gilt decoration to the case is all original with minor wear as to be expected. The clock has been fully serviced and as such is in perfect working order. You'll never see another one !!!!

Provenance; Originally sold at the London Olympia Antique fair in 1988 by one of the top clock dealers of the time for £15,000.

SIZE; 11" wide by 7" deep by 60" (5 foot) high.

CIRCA; 1860 - 1880

Physical Dimensions
Height
152.5cm (60.04")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Declaration

Carse Antiques has dated this Blue Lacquer Grandmother Clock to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1222296
Dealers Internal Reference
11809
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VERY RARE Queen Anne style mid 19th century blue lacquer 8 day grandmother clock.
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This is a stunning clock and very rare, I have never seen another blue lacquer clock of this size and quality anywhere.
Carse Antiques

Made in the mid to late 19th century the case has been constructed from period oak timbers. The 8 day movement is a similar movement as those found in bracket clocks with original brass and silver dial with strike silent. The blue lacquer and gilt decoration to the case is all original with minor wear as to be expected. The clock has been fully serviced and as such is in perfect working order. You'll never see another one !!!!

Provenance; Originally sold at the London Olympia Antique fair in 1988 by one of the top clock dealers of the time for £15,000.

SIZE; 11" wide by 7" deep by 60" (5 foot) high.

CIRCA; 1860 - 1880

Height
152.5cm (60.04")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Date of Manufacture

Carse Antiques has dated this Blue Lacquer Grandmother Clock to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1222296
Dealers Internal Ref
11809
Carse Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2011

Specialists in georgian and earlier furniture

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Carse Antiques Profile Page

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Carse Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Archive I A blue lacquered grandmother clock decorated with gilt chinoiserie figural scenes and an arched brass dial.

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Carse Antiques
Telephone 01821 670 770 or 07734 345 652
Location
The Mill Room
Rait Antique Centre
Rait
Perthshire
PH2 7RT
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Verified Since Mar 2011
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A blue lacquered grandmother clock decorated with gilt chinoiserie figural scenes and an arched brass dial.
Rare Blue Lacquer Grandmother Clock
Ref: SA1222296
A blue lacquered grandmother clock decorated with gilt chinoiserie figural scenes and an arched brass dial.
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  • ObjectClocks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleChinoiserie
  • MaterialWood, Lacquer, Brass, Gold Leaf
  • ColourBlue
  • MotifsChinoiserie relief decoration, Arched bonnet, Brass dial with spandrels, Figural landscape panels
  • SizeH 152.5 cm (60 in) x W 28 cm (11 in) x D 18 cm (7 in)

This nineteenth-century grandmother clock adopts an English country house style, built from oak timbers with a blue lacquer finish and gilt chinoiserie relief decoration. The tall case features an arched bonnet with a pierced red fretwork panel, applied mouldings, turned columns flanking the brass dial, and raised figural landscape scenes along the trunk and base. The silvered brass dial includes ornate spandrels and a subsidiary dial above. Minor wear marks appear across the painted surface, indicating age. Standing 152.5 cm high, 28 cm wide, and 18 cm deep, the clock suits placement in a hallway, drawing room, or study. The eight-day movement incorporates a strike silent function, operated through a brass and silver dial. The lacquered wooden housing displays detailed oriental figures, pavilions, trees, and birds rendered in gold leaf against the muted blue background, complemented by gilt floral accents on the hood and plinth. The base terminates in a stepped plinth. This timepiece provides a functional horological display while serving as a decorative floor-standing accent within a traditional domestic interior.

FAQs

A grandmother clock is a slender, floor-standing longcase clock typically measuring under six feet in height, whereas a grandfather clock is larger and taller, usually exceeding six feet. Originating in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, grandmother clocks often feature narrower proportions and decorative case finishes, such as lacquer or japanned decoration.

Traditional lacquered clock cases were constructed from timber frameworks, such as pine or oak, covered with built-up coats of varnish or resin to emulate East Asian lacquerwork. The decorative elements utilized raised gesso relief, gold leaf, metallic powders, and hand-applied pigments depicting architectural scenes and botanical foliage.

Authentic lacquered and japanned clocks exhibit natural fine surface crazing, subtle paint wear, and genuine oxidisation across the metallic powders and gilding. Original examples also feature hand-engraved brass dials, cast spandrels, and mechanical movements consistent with historical horological techniques.

A decorative lacquered floor clock functions as a focal point when set against neutral plaster walls or minimalist panelling. Placing the piece in an entryway, stair landing, or alcove allows the intricate painted detailing to contrast with contemporary architectural lines.

Lacquered timber requires protection from direct sunlight, radiator heat, and rapid humidity fluctuations to prevent shrinking or flaking of the decorative finish. Dusting should be performed gently with a dry microfibre cloth, avoiding liquid cleaning agents, waxes, or chemical solvents.
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