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Antique Walnut Longcase Clock by James Drury of London
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Antique Walnut Longcase Clock by James Drury of London

18th century
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Case: The wonderfully figured walnut veneered case with caddy to the break arch hood, this being mounted by large brass ball finials with sound frets below and following the arch to the glazed door with tapering walnut pillars and brass Doric capitals and bases. The trunk with cross banded break arch door having matched cross banded base and standing on staggered double plinth.

Movement: A fine early 18th century striking eight day longcase clock. The two train weight driven movement with anchor escapement and seconds pendulum sounding the hours upon a single bell via the rack and snail striking system. Made by the accomplished Clockmaker James Drury, who was a distinguished member of the Clockmakers Company in 1728.

Dial: An attractive break arch brass dial with matted centre and applied silvered engraved chapters. The main chapter ring with Roman numerals and Arabic five minute divisions having chamfered aperture to the silvered calendar and large plain cartouche below ‘XII’ signed, James Drury London. Unusually to the arch is an engraved silvered chapter ring and steel hand for regulating the clock via a cam to the back of the dial, having chamfered star cut into the dial plate reminiscent of work by Daniel Quare, with applied brass spandrels and finished by a pair of finely cut blued steel hands.

Serviced and guaranteed for 3 years.

Height: 96? or 244 cm

CIRCA. 1730

Provenance: Private collection - U.K.

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244cm (96.06")
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The Antique Clock Co. has dated this Antique Walnut Longcase Clock to the 18th Century.

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Case: The wonderfully figured walnut veneered case with caddy to the break arch hood, this being mounted by large brass ball finials with sound frets below and following the arch to the glazed door with tapering walnut pillars and brass Doric capitals and bases.
The trunk with cross banded break arch door having matched cross banded base and standing on staggered double plinth.
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fig 1. An 18th-century burr walnut longcase clock featuring an arched brass dial with spandrels, brass finials atop the hood, and a slender trunk door.
fig 1. Antique Walnut Longcase Clock by James Drury of London

Movement: A fine early 18th century striking eight day longcase clock. The two train weight driven movement with anchor escapement and seconds pendulum sounding the hours upon a single bell via the rack and snail striking system. Made by the accomplished Clockmaker James Drury, who was a distinguished member of the Clockmakers Company in 1728.

Dial: An attractive break arch brass dial with matted centre and applied silvered engraved chapters. The main chapter ring with Roman numerals and Arabic five minute divisions having chamfered aperture to the silvered calendar and large plain cartouche below ‘XII’ signed, James Drury London. Unusually to the arch is an engraved silvered chapter ring and steel hand for regulating the clock via a cam to the back of the dial, having chamfered star cut into the dial plate reminiscent of work by Daniel Quare, with applied brass spandrels and finished by a pair of finely cut blued steel hands.

Serviced and guaranteed for 3 years.

Height: 96? or 244 cm

CIRCA. 1730

Provenance: Private collection - U.K.

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Height
244cm (96.06")
Date of Manufacture

The Antique Clock Co. has dated this Antique Walnut Longcase Clock to the 18th Century.

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Archive I An 18th-century burr walnut longcase clock featuring an arched brass dial with spandrels, brass finials atop the hood, and a slender trunk door.

ANTIQUE WALNUT LONGCASE CLOCK BY JAMES DRURY OF LONDON

Archive II An 18th-century burr walnut longcase clock featuring an arched brass dial with spandrels, brass finials atop the hood, and a slender trunk door. View II
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An 18th-century burr walnut longcase clock featuring an arched brass dial with spandrels, brass finials atop the hood, and a slender trunk door.
ANTIQUE WALNUT LONGCASE CLOCK BY JAMES DRURY OF LONDON
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An 18th-century burr walnut longcase clock featuring an arched brass dial with spandrels, brass finials atop the hood, and a slender trunk door.
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Originating in the late 17th century and reaching architectural refinement during the Georgian period, longcase clocks feature tall wooden cases designed to enclose pendulums and drive weights. Styles progressed from early flat-top hoods to arched hoods, utilizing figured wood veneers such as walnut and mahogany alongside engraved brass dials.

Cases were typically constructed from oak cores overlaid with figured walnut, marquetrie, or mahogany veneers. Clock movements were crafted from brass and iron, featuring weight-driven gear trains, cast brass dials with silvered chapter rings, and spandrel corner ornaments.

Authentic period examples display hand-cut gears, cast brass dial spandrels, individually applied chapter rings, and maker signatures engraved directly onto the dial plate. Case construction shows hand-sawn timber, original iron door hinges, and authentic movement mounting blocks aligned with the dial location.

A longcase clock serves as a strong vertical focal point in entry hallways, stair alcoves, or formal dining rooms. The warm timber tones and intricate metal dial provide architectural weight when placed against neutral wall palettes or alongside contemporary art.

The mechanical movement requires regular winding with an appropriate key and professional servicing every five to seven years. The timber case should be kept away from direct heat sources and maintained using a high-grade beeswax polish applied sparingly in the direction of the wood grain.
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