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A Fine 18th Century George III Period Mahogany Longcase Clock of Excellent Colour, Patination and Proportions, Circa 1780-1790
Alexander George Antiques Ltd.
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A Fine 18th Century George III Period Mahogany Longcase Clock of Excellent Colour, Patination and Proportions, Circa 1780-1790

18th century
Description

Surmounted with three ball and spike brass finials, the inverted bell top hood is decorated with a Greek key frieze below an ovolo moulding, supported by applied Doric hood columns, with brass capitals. The long trunk door is of break arch design and finely moulded, retaining original brass hinges and lock, sitting on its original base and bold moulded plinth.

The arched, one-piece silvered dial, superbly engraved with birds and foliate ornament, features subsidiary of five-pillar construction, with anchor escapement and brass encased weights. The pendulum with flat brass rod and unusually large bob.

The dial engraved: Thomas Fowle, East Grinstead.

It should be noted that the clock is of superb design, quality and has the most wonderful patinated surfaces.

Thomas Fowle is recorded in the British Directory of 1791 for East Grinstead, East Sussex. Apparently, he came from a long-established family of clockmakers. A longcase clock by Thomas Fowle, East Grinstead, circa 1710, is recorded in Herbert Cesinsky’s English Domestic Clocks (fig. 74, page 105)

Physical Dimensions
Height
244cm (96.06")
Width
44cm (17.32")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Declaration

Alexander George Antiques Ltd. has dated this George III Mahogany Longcase Clock to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA724058
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Description
Surmounted with three ball and spike brass finials, the inverted bell top hood is decorated with a Greek key frieze below an ovolo moulding, supported by applied Doric hood columns, with brass capitals.
The long trunk door is of break arch design and finely moulded, retaining original brass hinges and lock, sitting on its original base and bold moulded plinth.
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fig 1. An 18th-century George III mahogany longcase clock featuring three brass ball finials, an arched silvered dial, and a flame mahogany trunk door.
fig 1. A Fine 18th Century George III Period Mahogany Longcase Clock of Excellent Colour, Patination and Proportions, Circa 1780-1790

The arched, one-piece silvered dial, superbly engraved with birds and foliate ornament, features subsidiary of five-pillar construction, with anchor escapement and brass encased weights. The pendulum with flat brass rod and unusually large bob.

fig 2. An 18th-century George III mahogany longcase clock featuring three brass ball finials, an arched silvered dial, and a flame mahogany trunk door.
fig 2. A Fine 18th Century George III Period Mahogany Longcase Clock of Excellent Colour, Patination and Proportions, Circa 1780-1790

The dial engraved: Thomas Fowle, East Grinstead.

It should be noted that the clock is of superb design, quality and has the most wonderful patinated surfaces.

Thomas Fowle is recorded in the British Directory of 1791 for East Grinstead, East Sussex. Apparently, he came from a long-established family of clockmakers. A longcase clock by Thomas Fowle, East Grinstead, circa 1710, is recorded in Herbert Cesinsky’s English Domestic Clocks (fig. 74, page 105)

Height
244cm (96.06")
Width
44cm (17.32")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Date of Manufacture

Alexander George Antiques Ltd. has dated this George III Mahogany Longcase Clock to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA724058
Alexander George Antiques Ltd.
Alexander George Antiques Ltd.
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Offering carefully selected antique masterpieces from the 17th & 18th centuries

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Archive I An 18th-century George III mahogany longcase clock featuring three brass ball finials, an arched silvered dial, and a flame mahogany trunk door.

A Fine 18th Century George III Period Mahogany Longcase Clock of Excellent Colour, Patination and Proportions, Circa 1780-1790

Archive II An 18th-century George III mahogany longcase clock featuring three brass ball finials, an arched silvered dial, and a flame mahogany trunk door. View II
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Archive IV An 18th-century George III mahogany longcase clock featuring three brass ball finials, an arched silvered dial, and a flame mahogany trunk door. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century George III mahogany longcase clock featuring three brass ball finials, an arched silvered dial, and a flame mahogany trunk door. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century George III mahogany longcase clock featuring three brass ball finials, an arched silvered dial, and a flame mahogany trunk door. View VI
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Buscot
Oxfordshire
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An 18th-century George III mahogany longcase clock featuring three brass ball finials, an arched silvered dial, and a flame mahogany trunk door.
A fine 18th century George III period mahogany longcase clock of excellent colour, patination and proportions, circa 1780-1790
Ref: SA724058
An 18th-century George III mahogany longcase clock featuring three brass ball finials, an arched silvered dial, and a flame mahogany trunk door.
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Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Produced during the reign of King George III between 1760 and 1820, these longcase clocks are characterised by balanced classical proportions, fine cabinetmaking in woods such as mahogany, and refined brass or painted arched dials.

Flame mahogany veneers, solid oak interior framing, cast brass finials, and steel-and-brass clockwork movements with silvered chapter rings were standard features during this horological era.

Authentic pieces feature hand-cut dovetail joints on the trunk casing, original cast brass dial spandrels, correct era-specific movement mountings, and natural patination across the timber finish showing consistent aging.

Position the piece in a high-ceilinged hallway, stair landing, or formal reception room where its vertical proportions create architectural focal points alongside contemporary neutral palette schemes.

Maintain stable humidity levels to prevent timber movement, dust regularly with a soft microfibre cloth, and apply high-quality beeswax twice annually while ensuring movement servicing by a specialist horologist.
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