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Musical Grandfather Longcase Clock - Oak Triple Weight
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Musical Grandfather Longcase Clock - Oak Triple Weight

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Heydays Antiques
Description

Attractive Barley Twist Hood Columns & Art Deco Style Astragal Glazed Long Trunk Door Raised on Bracket Feet Oak 1920s Triple Weight Westminster Musical Chiming Longcase Clock.

Height 77.2in or 196cm.

Peerless of Germany 8 Day Movement with Fine Adjusters to the Beat Adjuster, Musical Chimes and Hour Strike Hammers that Plays Quarterly Westminster Tunes on Each Quarter on Soft Mellow Gongs. It also notes the number of Hours on the O'clock.

Checked, Serviced & Tested - Good Working Order & Soft Notes.

Please Contact Robert via the Website Messaging or on 07899 058752 to Discuss.

Please Provide Your Postcode for Delivery Options. Collection from MK19 Welcome By Appointment

Set Up Included if Robert is Doing the Delivery. Though for far flung locations Courier Services at Cost.

Date of Manufacture

Heydays Antiques has dated this Oak Longcase Grandfather Clock to the 1920s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09574601
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques Date1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 90-110 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1920s:
Geometric astragal glazing to the door: 1920s taste.
Gong block stamped with the Peerless trade mark: German clockmaking of the interwar period.
Slotted selection levers pierced through the brass dial face: standard 1920s movement layout.
Traditional slotted screws in the seat board and fittings: fixing methods of the era.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
196cm (77.17")
Width
44cm (17.32")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1224943
Dealers Internal Reference
Bf04Auc/EB32L937
Description
Attractive Barley Twist Hood Columns & Art Deco Style Astragal Glazed Long Trunk Door Raised on Bracket Feet Oak 1920s Triple Weight Westminster Musical Chiming Longcase Clock.

Height 77.2in or 196cm.

“
Peerless of Germany 8 Day Movement with Fine Adjusters to the Beat Adjuster, Musical Chimes and Hour Strike Hammers that Plays Quarterly Westminster Tunes on Each Quarter on Soft Mellow Gongs.
Heydays Antiques

It also notes the number of Hours on the O'clock.

fig 1. A tall dark oak longcase clock featuring an arched bonnet, barley twist side columns, a brass dial with Roman numerals, and a glazed trunk door displaying three brass weights and pendulum.
fig 1. Musical Grandfather Longcase Clock - Oak Triple Weight

Checked, Serviced & Tested - Good Working Order & Soft Notes.

Please Contact Robert via the Website Messaging or on 07899 058752 to Discuss.

Please Provide Your Postcode for Delivery Options. Collection from MK19 Welcome By Appointment

Set Up Included if Robert is Doing the Delivery. Though for far flung locations Courier Services at Cost.

Date of Manufacture

Heydays Antiques has dated this Oak Longcase Grandfather Clock to the 1920s.

Independent Date Report ID 09574601
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques dating1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 90-110 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1920s:
Geometric astragal glazing to the door: 1920s taste.
Gong block stamped with the Peerless trade mark: German clockmaking of the interwar period.
Slotted selection levers pierced through the brass dial face: standard 1920s movement layout.
Traditional slotted screws in the seat board and fittings: fixing methods of the era.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
196cm (77.17")
Width
44cm (17.32")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1224943
Dealers Internal Ref
Bf04Auc/EB32L937
Heydays Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2012

Specialising in personal attention for 17/18/19th c traditional longcase clocks & early 20th c triple weight quarter chiming musical clocks

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Archive I A tall dark oak longcase clock featuring an arched bonnet, barley twist side columns, a brass dial with Roman numerals, and a glazed trunk door displaying three brass weights and pendulum.

Musical Grandfather Longcase Clock - Oak Triple Weight

Archive II A tall dark oak longcase clock featuring an arched bonnet, barley twist side columns, a brass dial with Roman numerals, and a glazed trunk door displaying three brass weights and pendulum. View II
Archive III A tall dark oak longcase clock featuring an arched bonnet, barley twist side columns, a brass dial with Roman numerals, and a glazed trunk door displaying three brass weights and pendulum. View III
Archive IV A tall dark oak longcase clock featuring an arched bonnet, barley twist side columns, a brass dial with Roman numerals, and a glazed trunk door displaying three brass weights and pendulum. View IV
Archive V A tall dark oak longcase clock featuring an arched bonnet, barley twist side columns, a brass dial with Roman numerals, and a glazed trunk door displaying three brass weights and pendulum. View V
Archive VI A tall dark oak longcase clock featuring an arched bonnet, barley twist side columns, a brass dial with Roman numerals, and a glazed trunk door displaying three brass weights and pendulum. View VI
Archive VII A tall dark oak longcase clock featuring an arched bonnet, barley twist side columns, a brass dial with Roman numerals, and a glazed trunk door displaying three brass weights and pendulum. View VII
Archive VIII A tall dark oak longcase clock featuring an arched bonnet, barley twist side columns, a brass dial with Roman numerals, and a glazed trunk door displaying three brass weights and pendulum. View VIII
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A tall dark oak longcase clock featuring an arched bonnet, barley twist side columns, a brass dial with Roman numerals, and a glazed trunk door displaying three brass weights and pendulum.
Musical Grandfather Longcase Clock - Oak Triple Weight
Ref: SA1224943
A tall dark oak longcase clock featuring an arched bonnet, barley twist side columns, a brass dial with Roman numerals, and a glazed trunk door displaying three brass weights and pendulum.
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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectClocks
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleJacobean Revival
  • MaterialOak, Brass, Glass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsBarley twist columns, Tempus Fugit boss, Arched bonnet, Glazed trunk door
  • SizeH 196 cm (77 in) x W 44 cm (17 in) x D 28 cm (11 in)

This Jacobean Revival longcase clock originates from 1920, constructed from solid dark brown oak with visible grain patterns. The tall cabinet stands 196 cm high, 44 cm wide and 28 cm deep, incorporating an arched bonnet framed by barley twist side columns and raised on bracket feet. At the front, a round brass dial displays black Roman numerals alongside a decorative Tempus Fugit boss set within scrollwork spandrels. Below the dial, a full-length glazed trunk door with geometric wooden astragal framing reveals three suspended brass weights and a pendulum inside. The movement operates on an eight-day system with musical chimes and an hour strike mechanism. Suitable for placement in a traditional hallway, study or reception room, this timepiece functions as both a decorative architectural cabinet and a working clock. The dark timber finish and polished brass components coordinate easily with traditional wood furniture. Operational controls are housed internally, keeping the exterior lines clean while allowing access for regular winding and maintenance. The combination of turned woodwork, glass panels and brass hardware provides a formal presence typical of early twentieth-century domestic horology.

FAQs

A longcase clock, commonly known as a grandfather clock, is a tall, freestanding, weight-driven clock enclosed within a wooden cabinet. The case houses the pendulum, weights, and clockwork mechanism, with the tall structure providing the vertical space required for gravity-fed weights to drop over a multi-day cycle.

Traditional longcase clocks feature solid hardwood or veneered timber cases, typically constructed from oak, mahogany, or walnut. Internal movements are crafted from brass plates and steel gears, while the dial face often incorporates cast brass spandrels, silvered chapter rings, and glass panel doors.

Authentic longcase clocks can be identified by examining movement construction, dial markings, and cabinet joinery details. Hand-cut brass gears, iron weight construction, original maker inscriptions on the dial, and period-appropriate cabinet moulding indicate genuine historical craftsmanship.

A traditional longcase clock creates a focal point when placed in a hallway or dining space alongside neutral architectural backgrounds. Pairing dark wood cases with simple architectural lines balances historical character with contemporary aesthetics.

Preservation requires keeping the clock on a level, stable surface away from direct sunlight, dampness, and heat sources to prevent timber movement. The mechanical movement requires periodic lubrication with clock oil every three to five years, along with regular gentle dusting of the cabinet.
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