Sold: Antique 8 Day Long Case Clock by Husband of Hull Circa 1780

Name: Antique 8 Day Long Case Clock by Husband of Hull Circa 1780
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA332554
Price: 4300 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

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ObjectLongcase Clocks
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialMahogany, Brass, Painted Metal
ColourDark Brown
MotifsPediment with brass finials, painted arch dial, shaped trunk door, plinth base

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A Georgian eight-day longcase clock is a tall, freestanding weight-driven clock produced during the Georgian era, typically housed in a solid mahogany or oak case. The eight-day movement requires winding once every seven to eight days and is driven by two weights connected to the time and strike trains.

Cases were predominantly crafted from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or walnut, often enhanced with veneers or marquetry inlay. The internal movements were constructed from cast brass gears and iron plates, while the dials were either engraved brass or painted iron sheet.

Late 18th-century dials often features painted iron sheet plates with hand-drawn Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dials, and calendar apertures. Original painted dials display subtle micro-craquelure, gilt scrollwork spandrels, and signatures of regional clockmakers rendered in script lettering.

A longcase clock serves as a strong architectural vertical element when positioned in an entry foyer, hallway, or dining space. Placing the piece alongside modern minimal artwork or clean-lined seating creates a balanced contrast between historic craftsmanship and contemporary interior design.

The mechanical movement should be serviced and re-oiled every three to five years by a professional horologist to prevent pivot wear. The wooden cabinet requires a stable environment away from direct sunlight and heat sources, along with occasional applications of natural beeswax polish.

Hedley Wilson

Antique 8 Day Long Case Clock by Husband of Hull Circa 1780