What defines a Georgian mahogany longcase clock?

Georgian longcase clocks were produced in Great Britain between 1714 and 1830, characterised by flame mahogany casework, architectural hood pediments, and weight-driven pendulum movements.

What materials were traditionally used in Georgian longcase clock construction?

Cabinetmakers favoured solid oak carcasses veneered with flame mahogany, alongside brass mounts, enamelled dial faces, and steel or brass clock movement components.

How can authentic Georgian longcase clocks be identified?

Authentic Georgian longcase clocks feature hand-cut dovetail joints, oak backboards displaying historical saw marks, hand-painted maker signatures on the dial, and period-appropriate cast brass fittings.

How do you style a classic longcase clock within a modern interior?

A longcase clock serves as an architectural anchor when placed in an entrance hall, dining room alcove, or study, providing visual height alongside contemporary furnishings.

How should an antique longcase clock be preserved and maintained?

Keep the wooden case away from direct sunlight and radiator heat to prevent veneer movement, polish the timber periodically with natural beeswax, and have the internal mechanism serviced by a qualified horologist every five to seven years.

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Handley & Moore, London, Georgian Long Case / Grandfather Clock. Circa 1810.

Name: Handley & Moore, London, Georgian Long Case / Grandfather Clock. Circa 1810.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1229449
Price: 5500 GBP
Availability: InStock

18th century

For Sale by FJ & RD Story Antique Clocks

Description

A fine quality George III flame mahogany 8 day longcase clock by Handley & Moore of London, numbered 2653.

The high quality “Gentleman’s Library” style case veneered in beautifully figured flame mahogany of excellent colour and patination, constructed on a solid oak carcass.

The break arch hood surmounted with the original shaped pediment and cast brass ball finial, below canted stop fluted corners with brass reeding. The convex circular glass bound with a cast brass bezel. The hood sides with circular glass viewing windows.

The razor edge moulded long trunk door with choice curled mahogany veneers, flanked by canted corners with brass reeded inlay, terminating with quarter turned cast brass capitals.

The moulded edge raised panel to the base with London style double plinth.

The 12” convex circular white enamelled dial signed Handley & Moore, Clerkenwell, London 2653 to the centre, with Roman numeral chapter ring and unusual concentric sweeping calendar.

The fully restored high quality movement of eight day duration, the shaped plates united by five knopped pillars, anchor escapement and strikes the hours on a single bell. Stamped to the frontplate Handley and Moore, numbered 2653.

This clock is quite unusual having the central sweeping calendar with the original gilt brass indicating hand.

The original brass cased weights and heavy brass bob pendulum with steel strap and knurled rating nut, with engraved calibration.

Finely fretted and cut original blued steel handstand the original gilded brass date hand.

A beautiful quality clock in excellent original condition with the movement expertly restored.

Maker: Handley & Moore 1798 - 1824, 39 Clerkenwell Clo.

G Handley and John Moore both apprentices to John Thwaites, London.

The movement is fully restored by our horologist who is a Fellow of the British Horological Institute (FBHI), having 50 years of full time professional engagement in the repair & restoration of clocks, watches, music boxes & barometers. He was the recipient of the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers Bronze Medal.

All of our clocks have been sympathetically restored and have been expertly vetted for originality and good working order. All clocks purchased from us are guaranteed for two years.

Delivery and installation of our longcase clocks is carried out free of charge within the U.K. For overseas customers a fully insured door to door service is provided by our regular couriers, please contact us for a specific quotation. All longcase clocks are securely packed and comprehensive installation and maintenance instructions are included.

For more information please visit our website www.storyclocks.co.uk

Physical Dimensions

Height

222cm (87.40")

Width

51cm (20.08")

Depth

26cm (10.24")

Declaration

FJ & RD Story Antique Clocks has dated this Georgian Mahogany Longcase Clock to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1229449

Dealers Internal Reference

Handley2653

Description

A fine quality George III flame mahogany 8 day longcase clock by Handley & Moore of London, numbered 2653.

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The high quality “Gentleman’s Library” style case veneered in beautifully figured flame mahogany of excellent colour and patination, constructed on a solid oak carcass.

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fig 1. A Georgian flame mahogany longcase clock featuring an arched bonnet top with a brass ball finial, reeded columns, and an enamelled circular dial signed Handley and Moore Clerkenwell London. — fig 1. Handley & Moore, London, Georgian Long Case / Grandfather Clock. Circa 1810.

The break arch hood surmounted with the original shaped pediment and cast brass ball finial, below canted stop fluted corners with brass reeding. The convex circular glass bound with a cast brass bezel. The hood sides with circular glass viewing windows.

fig 2. A Georgian flame mahogany longcase clock featuring an arched bonnet top with a brass ball finial, reeded columns, and an enamelled circular dial signed Handley and Moore Clerkenwell London. — fig 2. Handley & Moore, London, Georgian Long Case / Grandfather Clock. Circa 1810.

The razor edge moulded long trunk door with choice curled mahogany veneers, flanked by canted corners with brass reeded inlay, terminating with quarter turned cast brass capitals.

The moulded edge raised panel to the base with London style double plinth.

fig 3. A Georgian flame mahogany longcase clock featuring an arched bonnet top with a brass ball finial, reeded columns, and an enamelled circular dial signed Handley and Moore Clerkenwell London. — fig 3. Handley & Moore, London, Georgian Long Case / Grandfather Clock. Circa 1810.

The 12” convex circular white enamelled dial signed Handley & Moore, Clerkenwell, London 2653 to the centre, with Roman numeral chapter ring and unusual concentric sweeping calendar.

The fully restored high quality movement of eight day duration, the shaped plates united by five knopped pillars, anchor escapement and strikes the hours on a single bell. Stamped to the frontplate Handley and Moore, numbered 2653.

fig 4. A Georgian flame mahogany longcase clock featuring an arched bonnet top with a brass ball finial, reeded columns, and an enamelled circular dial signed Handley and Moore Clerkenwell London. — fig 4. Handley & Moore, London, Georgian Long Case / Grandfather Clock. Circa 1810.

This clock is quite unusual having the central sweeping calendar with the original gilt brass indicating hand.

The original brass cased weights and heavy brass bob pendulum with steel strap and knurled rating nut, with engraved calibration.

fig 5. A Georgian flame mahogany longcase clock featuring an arched bonnet top with a brass ball finial, reeded columns, and an enamelled circular dial signed Handley and Moore Clerkenwell London. — fig 5. Handley & Moore, London, Georgian Long Case / Grandfather Clock. Circa 1810.

Finely fretted and cut original blued steel handstand the original gilded brass date hand.

A beautiful quality clock in excellent original condition with the movement expertly restored.

Maker: Handley & Moore 1798 - 1824, 39 Clerkenwell Clo.

fig 6. A Georgian flame mahogany longcase clock featuring an arched bonnet top with a brass ball finial, reeded columns, and an enamelled circular dial signed Handley and Moore Clerkenwell London. — fig 6. Handley & Moore, London, Georgian Long Case / Grandfather Clock. Circa 1810.

G Handley and John Moore both apprentices to John Thwaites, London.

The movement is fully restored by our horologist who is a Fellow of the British Horological Institute (FBHI), having 50 years of full time professional engagement in the repair & restoration of clocks, watches, music boxes & barometers. He was the recipient of the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers Bronze Medal.

fig 7. A Georgian flame mahogany longcase clock featuring an arched bonnet top with a brass ball finial, reeded columns, and an enamelled circular dial signed Handley and Moore Clerkenwell London. — fig 7. Handley & Moore, London, Georgian Long Case / Grandfather Clock. Circa 1810.

All of our clocks have been sympathetically restored and have been expertly vetted for originality and good working order. All clocks purchased from us are guaranteed for two years.

Delivery and installation of our longcase clocks is carried out free of charge within the U.K. For overseas customers a fully insured door to door service is provided by our regular couriers, please contact us for a specific quotation. All longcase clocks are securely packed and comprehensive installation and maintenance instructions are included.

For more information please visit our website www.storyclocks.co.uk