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A 18th Century Oak Long Case Clock by Richard Watkin

Name: A 18th Century Oak Long Case Clock by Richard Watkin
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA658139
Price: 3650 GBP
Availability: InStock

18th century

For Sale by Clive Payne Antiques

Description

A Oak long case clock from the latter half of the 18th century by Richard Watkin Merthyr Tudful the arched 8 day movement having a date aperture and seconds dial engraved Richard Watkin Fecit the Latin word for He Made, set in an elegant oak case with a long arched door.

Having a lovely colour and patina, Circa 1760

Size: 82? tall X 17.5? wide

Physical Dimensions

Height

208.5cm (82.09")

Width

44.5cm (17.52")

Depth

27cm (10.63")

Declaration

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

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA658139

Dealers Internal Reference

OAK0195

Description

Having a lovely colour and patina, Circa 1760

Size: 82? tall X 17.5? wide

Physical Dimensions

Height

208.5cm (82.09")

Width

44.5cm (17.52")

Depth

27cm (10.63")

Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA658139

Dealers Internal Ref

OAK0195

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Clive Payne Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2019

Leading specialist dealer in mason's ironstone china and dealer in period english furniture.

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An 18th-century oak longcase clock featuring an arched hood with brass finials, an engraved brass dial, and a long wooden trunk door.

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A longcase clock, commonly known as a grandfather clock, is a tall, freestanding, weight-driven clock encased in timber. Originating in the late 17th century, these timepieces became central decorative and functional elements in Georgian households, housed in native wood cases such as oak or mahogany.

English longcase clocks of this period typically feature cases constructed from solid native oak, walnut, or mahogany. The mechanical movements consist of brass plates and gears, paired with hand-engraved brass or painted iron dials and steel hands.

Authentic 18th-century longcase clocks exhibit period-correct construction techniques, such as hand-cut dovetail joints and hand-engraved brass spandrels. Maker signatures on the dial face, alongside natural oxidation on the movement components and timber, indicate original period manufacture.

Position a tall longcase clock in an entrance hall, staircase landing, or dining room alcove where its vertical proportion can be highlighted. Pairing the dark oak timber with neutral wall paint creates a balanced contrast between historical craftsmanship and contemporary space.

Keep the timber case away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent drying or cracking. Dust the exterior regularly with a dry cloth, apply beeswax annually, and arrange for a qualified horologist to inspect and oil the movement every five to seven years.

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