Charming small oak Grandmother or Granddaughter Longcase clock with attractive barley twist hood columns and raised on bracket feet.

Late 19th Century or Edwardian Era/Early 20th Century in the Style of the small clocks of the late 17th Century.

Height 64.75in or 164.5cm

Width at Hood 36cm

Depth at Hood 23cm

Dial Silvered Chapter Ring 6.5in or 16.5cm

The good quality 8 day movement strikes the Hours on a crisp clear bell and benefits from a Deadbeat Escapement.

It has been Checked, Serviced & Tested - offered in Good Working Order.

Please contact Robert via the website messaging or on 07899 058752 to Discuss.

Viewing & Collection by appointment is Welcome.

Please supply your postcode for delivery options. For most locations Robert will personally do this and so Set Up will also be Offered. For Far Flung Locations a Courier Service will be Offered at Cost.

Physical Dimensions

Height

164.5cm (64.76")

Width

36cm (14.17")

Depth

23cm (9.06")

Declaration

Heydays Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Grandmother Clock to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

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SA1227125

Dealers Internal Reference

BcEbStMf125

Description

Charming small oak Grandmother or Granddaughter Longcase clock with attractive barley twist hood columns and raised on bracket feet.

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Late 19th Century or Edwardian Era/Early 20th Century in the Style of the small clocks of the late 17th Century.

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fig 1. A 19th-century dark oak grandmother clock featuring barley twist side pillars, a square glass hood, and a brass dial with Roman numerals. — fig 1. Small Longcase Grandmother Clock 19th Century

Height 64.75in or 164.5cm

Width at Hood 36cm

Depth at Hood 23cm

Dial Silvered Chapter Ring 6.5in or 16.5cm

The good quality 8 day movement strikes the Hours on a crisp clear bell and benefits from a Deadbeat Escapement.

fig 2. A 19th-century dark oak grandmother clock featuring barley twist side pillars, a square glass hood, and a brass dial with Roman numerals. — fig 2. Small Longcase Grandmother Clock 19th Century

It has been Checked, Serviced & Tested - offered in Good Working Order.

Please contact Robert via the website messaging or on 07899 058752 to Discuss.

Viewing & Collection by appointment is Welcome.

Please supply your postcode for delivery options. For most locations Robert will personally do this and so Set Up will also be Offered. For Far Flung Locations a Courier Service will be Offered at Cost.

Physical Dimensions

Height

164.5cm (64.76")

Width

36cm (14.17")

Depth

23cm (9.06")

Date of Manufacture

Heydays Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Grandmother Clock to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1227125

Dealers Internal Ref

BcEbStMf125

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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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ObjectLongcase Clock
Period1900 - 1920
StyleVictorian
MaterialOak, Brass, Glass
ColourDark Brown
MotifsBarley twist columns, Arch-top trunk door, Brass dial spandrels
SizeH 164.5 cm (65 in) x W 36 cm (14 in) x D 23 cm (9 in)

This small longcase grandmother clock belongs to the late 19th-century Victorian period and follows an English country house style. Constructed from oak with a dark brown finish, the timber displays natural grain variations alongside the visible wear and patina expected of an antique piece. The hood houses a square glass door flanked by barley twist columns, while the brass dial incorporates decorative spandrels, black Roman numerals, and a silvered chapter ring. Below the hood, the narrow trunk has an arch-top door with a keyhole and small brass latch hardware, leading down to a stepped plinth base resting on bracket feet. Standing 164.5 cm high, 36 cm wide, and 23 cm deep, the slim proportions allow it to fit neatly into hallways, landings, or traditional reception rooms in a home today. The clock operates with an eight-day movement that strikes the hours on a bell via a deadbeat escapement mechanism. It arrives fully checked, serviced, tested, and in working order. The classic design and compact footprint make it a practical timepiece for daily domestic use, adding historical character and architectural presence to interior spaces without occupying excessive floor area.

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A grandmother clock is a freestanding, pendulum-driven longcase clock that is scaled down in proportion, typically measuring between 5 and 6 feet in height, whereas a grandfather clock generally exceeds 6 feet. Developed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, grandmother clocks offer a slimmer trunk and smaller hood to suit compact residential spaces.

19th-century longcase clocks were predominantly crafted using solid hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, joined with traditional mortise, tenon, and dovetail carpentry. Dials were commonly fashioned from cast brass with applied spandrels, or painted iron plates, housing hand-forged brass and steel clockwork movements.

Authentic period examples exhibit signs of hand-craftsmanship, including irregular saw marks inside the casing, hand-cut gear teeth within the movement, and age-appropriate patination on the wood finish and metal dial. Examining the joinery, movement mounting boards, and maker signatures on the dial plate provides further confirmation of age.

A grandmother clock adds architectural structure and historic interest when placed in an entryway, stair landing, or narrow wall space. Pairing dark oak casing with neutral wall tones or minimalist furniture creates a balanced contrast between antique craftsmanship and modern design.

Ensure the clock case sits completely level on a stable surface to maintain proper pendulum swing. The internal mechanical movement should be lubricated and serviced by a professional horologist every three to five years, and the wooden case kept away from direct heat sources and high humidity.

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