Cute mini Grandfather Clock which stands in at 19 inches tall - 49 CM

Very well crafted from mahogany with satinwood inlay in the Sheraton manner

Clock is fully working

Great collectable piece we date to circa 1930

Bought from a private residence in London's Chelsea

Offered in great shape ready for home use right away

We ship to every corner of the planet - please get in touch for a shipping quote

Dimensions in inches (CM):

Width x Depth x Height

8 (20) x 5 (12) x 19.5 (49)

Physical Dimensions

Height

49cm (19.29")

Width

20cm (7.87")

Depth

12cm (4.72")

Declaration

Canonbury Antiques has dated this Miniature Mahogany Longcase Clock to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1240021

Description

Cute mini Grandfather Clock which stands in at 19 inches tall - 49 CM

Very well crafted from mahogany with satinwood inlay in the Sheraton manner

Clock is fully working

Great collectable piece we date to circa 1930

fig 1. A miniature mahogany longcase clock featuring classical Sheraton style wood inlay with an urn motif and a circular white dial with Roman numerals. — fig 1. Mini Grandfather Clock Mahogany Sheraton Inlay 1930

Bought from a private residence in London's Chelsea

Offered in great shape ready for home use right away

We ship to every corner of the planet - please get in touch for a shipping quote

Dimensions in inches (CM):

Width x Depth x Height

8 (20) x 5 (12) x 19.5 (49)

Physical Dimensions

Height

49cm (19.29")

Width

20cm (7.87")

Depth

12cm (4.72")

Date of Manufacture

Canonbury Antiques has dated this Miniature Mahogany Longcase Clock to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1240021

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ObjectClocks
Period1920 - 1940
StyleSheraton Revival
MaterialMahogany, Satinwood, Brass, Glass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsInlaid urn motif, Starburst patera, Roman numeral dial, Stepped pediment
SizeH 49 cm (19 in) x W 20 cm (8 in) x D 12 cm (5 in)

This miniature longcase clock dates to the 1930 Sheraton Revival period. Constructed from warm brown mahogany with contrasting satinwood inlay, the cabinet exhibits a stepped pediment, four circular starburst patera motifs on the upper section, a central circular aperture on the trunk, and an inlaid oval urn motif on the lower pedestal base. The piece houses a circular white glazed dial featuring black Roman numerals and a brass bezel. Measuring 49 cm high, 20 cm wide and 12 cm deep, the clock serves as a decorative timepiece suitable for placement on a mantelpiece in a study, library or living room.

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A miniature longcase clock, often referred to as a grandmother or apprentice clock, is a scaled-down version of a traditional floor-standing tallcase clock designed to sit on a tabletop or mantelpiece.

Sheraton Revival timepieces typically feature rich mahogany veneers inlaid with lighter woods such as satinwood or boxwood to create intricate marquetry motifs like urns, fans, and starbursts.

Authentic pieces from this era demonstrate classical proportions, fine wood marquetry, clean geometric lines, and contemporary movement mechanisms encased in traditional cabinetwork.

Position the item as a focal point on a mantelpiece, bookshelf, or sideboard, pairing dark timber tones against neutral or rich wall colours to highlight the inlaid wood detail.

Keep the cabinet away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent wood shrinkage, and dust regularly with a soft dry cloth, applying natural beeswax sparingly to preserve the timber finish.