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James Hendrie, Falkirk Georgian Longcase/grandfather Clock
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
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James Hendrie, Falkirk Georgian Longcase/grandfather Clock

18th century
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A well proportioned Scottish, Georgian longcase clock by James Hendrie of Falkirk. A golden oak case with an arched hood pediment surmounted by 3 original brass finials. Brass capped, fluted hood front and rear columns. An arched trunk door with choice grain to the oak. Side glass hood windows. An arched brass and silvered dial signed 'Jas Hendrie, Falkirk' with border engraving. Cast corner dial spandrels and an engraved dial centre. A recessed seconds dial and a date aperture.

An 8-day duration mechanism striking the hours on a bell. A painted pendulum bob which is distinctive on Scottish clocks. Circa 1760

James Hendrie of Falkirk is listed on Whytes' Scottish Clockmakers and Watchmakers' book as working in 1750.

Height 7ft 4"/ 229cms Width (at widest point of hood) 21" / 54cms Depth 11" / 29cms.

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 Georgian Oak Longcase Clock to the Georgian era.

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A well proportioned Scottish, Georgian longcase clock by James Hendrie of Falkirk. A golden oak case with an arched hood pediment surmounted by 3 original brass finials. Brass capped, fluted hood front and rear columns. An arched trunk door with choice grain to the oak. Side glass hood windows. An arched brass and silvered dial signed 'Jas Hendrie, Falkirk' with border engraving. Cast corner dial spandrels and an engraved dial centre. A recessed seconds dial and a date aperture.
fig 1. A Georgian oak longcase clock featuring a swan-neck pediment with brass eagle finials and an arched brass dial.
fig 1. James Hendrie, Falkirk Georgian Longcase/grandfather Clock

An 8-day duration mechanism striking the hours on a bell. A painted pendulum bob which is distinctive on Scottish clocks. Circa 1760

James Hendrie of Falkirk is listed on Whytes' Scottish Clockmakers and Watchmakers' book as working in 1750.
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
fig 2. A Georgian oak longcase clock featuring a swan-neck pediment with brass eagle finials and an arched brass dial.
fig 2. James Hendrie, Falkirk Georgian Longcase/grandfather Clock

Height 7ft 4"/ 229cms Width (at widest point of hood) 21" / 54cms Depth 11" / 29cms.

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 Georgian Oak Longcase Clock to the Georgian era.

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A Georgian oak longcase clock featuring a swan-neck pediment with brass eagle finials and an arched brass dial.
James Hendrie, Falkirk Georgian Longcase/Grandfather Clock
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A Georgian oak longcase clock featuring a swan-neck pediment with brass eagle finials and an arched brass dial.
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Georgian longcase clocks, produced between 1714 and 1830, are characterised by architectural proportions, solid timber cabinetsoften in oak or mahoganyand brass or painted metal dials. Early-to-mid Georgian examples frequently feature brass dials with cast corner spandrels and swan-neck or pagoda pediments.

The cabinets were constructed primarily from native oak or imported mahogany, occasionally with fruitwood inlays or crossbanding. Movements were crafted from brass and iron, while dials featured silvered brass rings, cast brass spandrels, and glass apertures.

Authentic pieces display hand-cut joinery, original iron weight-driven movements, and cast brass dial elements. The makers name and town are often engraved directly onto the dial plate or boss within the arch.

A longcase clock serves as an architectural anchor in entrance halls, stairwell landings, or formal dining rooms. Pairing the warm oak tone with neutral wall finishes and minimalist contemporary art creates a balanced contrast between historical and modern elements.

Keep the timber cabinet away from direct heat sources and fluctuating humidity to prevent movement in the wood. The mechanical movement requires professional horological servicing every five to seven years to clean and lubricate the gear train.
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