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Lions Eyes Automata Longcase Clock by Vurley of Wisbech
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Lions Eyes Automata Longcase Clock by Vurley of Wisbech

19th century
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Lions Eyes Automata Longcase Clock by Vurley of Wisbech

This fantastic longcase certainly is a talking point that catches most peoples attention, in the break arch of the 12” painted dial there is an amusing picture of a lion eating its prey, the deer, whist the lions eyes go back and forth.

The substantial movement is of 8 day duration with its original brass hands, striking the hours on a bell. The oak case is of good proportions and boasts its original pagoda with mahogany cross banding.

Serviced and guaranteed for 3 years.

Height: 84” or 215 cm

CIRCA. 1820

Provenance: Private collection - U.K.

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215cm (84.65")
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The Antique Clock Co. has dated this Automata Longcase Clock to the 19th Century.

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Description
Lions Eyes Automata Longcase Clock by Vurley of Wisbech

This fantastic longcase certainly is a talking point that catches most peoples attention, in the break arch of the 12” painted dial there is an amusing picture of a lion eating its prey, the deer, whist the lions eyes go back and forth.

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The substantial movement is of 8 day duration with its original brass hands, striking the hours on a bell.
The Antique Clock Co.

The oak case is of good proportions and boasts its original pagoda with mahogany cross banding.

fig 1. An antique wooden longcase clock featuring a painted dial with an automata scene, topped with brass finials and an arched hood.
fig 1. Lions Eyes Automata Longcase Clock by Vurley of Wisbech

Serviced and guaranteed for 3 years.

Height: 84” or 215 cm

CIRCA. 1820

Provenance: Private collection - U.K.

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Height
215cm (84.65")
Date of Manufacture

The Antique Clock Co. has dated this Automata Longcase Clock to the 19th Century.

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An antique wooden longcase clock featuring a painted dial with an automata scene, topped with brass finials and an arched hood.
LIONS EYES AUTOMATA LONGCASE CLOCK BY VURLEY OF WISBECH
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An antique wooden longcase clock featuring a painted dial with an automata scene, topped with brass finials and an arched hood.
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A longcase clock, commonly known as a grandfather clock, is a floor-standing pendulum clock housed in a tall wooden casing. Clocks fitted with automata feature mechanical painted elements on the dial, such as moving eyes or scenes, which operate in conjunction with the pendulum movement.

Georgian longcase clocks were primarily constructed using native woods such as oak and fruitwoods, or fine imported timbers like mahogany and walnut veneers. The internal clockwork mechanisms were cast from brass and iron, accompanied by glass hoods and hand-painted iron dials.

Authentic period longcase clocks feature hand-cut gears, hand-filed steel components, and cast brass spandrels. Dials often bear the makers name and location, while the wooden cases display historical construction methods such as hand-cut dovetails and pegged joinery.

A longcase clock serves as a focal architectural piece in modern spaces, providing height and visual interest. Placing it in an entrance hall, landing, or reception room creates a classic counterpoint to contemporary furnishings.

Mechanical longcase clocks require regular winding of the weights, typically every seven to eight days. The movement should be professionally cleaned and lubricated by a qualified horologist every five to seven years to prevent wear on the brass bushings and steel pivots.
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