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Good 18th Century Lancashire Oak & Mahogany Brass Dial 8 Day Longcase Clock 'Winstanley, Wigan'

Name: Good 18th Century Lancashire Oak & Mahogany Brass Dial 8 Day Longcase Clock 'Winstanley, Wigan'
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA520780
Price: 1250 GBP
Availability: InStock

18th century

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Description

Clean honest 8 day brass arch dial longcase clock, the hood with original eagle finials, swan neck pediment above gold & red verre eglomise , turned wood pillars, arched door revealing brass dial with silvered chapter ring and roman numerals, well engraved centre dial with date and seconds aperture, movement serviced and running in the showroom. The case with shaped crossbanded door, original escutcheon planked by reeded columns, the cantered base stood on ogee bracket feet. Good colour and well polished patination

Brian looms book records several winstanley clockmakers working in the region, an extended family business with the name operating in and around holywell. This example likely william winstanley operating in standishgate wigan circa 1780s

Dimensions:

220cm tall (229cm with centre finial max)

56cm wide

23cm deep

Physical Dimensions

Height

220cm (86.61")

Width

56cm (22.05")

Depth

23cm (9.06")

Declaration

Abersoch Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Longcase Clock to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA520780

Dealers Internal Reference

WINSTANLEY WIGAN BRASS ARCH RED VERRE EGLOMISE

Dealers Notes

Delivery arranged to all parts worldwide.

Clocks can be delivered including set up upon request.

Goods bought & sold, part exchange considered.

Description

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The case with shaped crossbanded door, original escutcheon planked by reeded columns, the cantered base stood on ogee bracket feet.

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Good colour and well polished patination

fig 1. An 18th-century oak and mahogany longcase clock featuring a brass dial, swan-neck pediment, and brass eagle finials. — fig 1. Good 18th Century Lancashire Oak & Mahogany Brass Dial 8 Day Longcase Clock 'Winstanley, Wigan'

Brian looms book records several winstanley clockmakers working in the region, an extended family business with the name operating in and around holywell. This example likely william winstanley operating in standishgate wigan circa 1780s

Dimensions:

220cm tall (229cm with centre finial max)

56cm wide

23cm deep

Physical Dimensions

Height

220cm (86.61")

Width

56cm (22.05")

Depth

23cm (9.06")

Date of Manufacture

Abersoch Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Longcase Clock to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA520780

Dealers Internal Ref

WINSTANLEY WIGAN BRASS ARCH RED VERRE EGLOMISE

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A Georgian longcase clock, commonly referred to as a grandfather clock, is a floor-standing pendulum clock produced during the 18th and early 19th centuries, typically featuring a weight-driven movement housed in a tall timber case.

Eighteenth-century English longcase clocks were primarily constructed using native timbers such as oak, often embellished with mahogany crossbanding, alongside cast brass dials, engraved steel components, and iron weights.

Authentic 18th-century longcase clocks feature hand-engraved dial plates, cast brass corner spandrels, hand-finished ironwork, and natural signs of age-related wear across the wooden cabinet and structural joints.

Position the clock as an architectural focal point in a hallway, entryway, or reception room, pairing the rich timber hues against neutral wall tones to balance historic character with modern design elements.

Keep the clock level in a dry environment away from heat sources, clear dust with a soft cloth, apply wax polish sparingly to the wood, and arrange for movement lubrication by a professional horologist every five to seven years.

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Good 18th Century Lancashire Oak & Mahogany Brass Dial 8 Day Longcase Clock 'Winstanley, Wigan'

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