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Late 19th Century Mahogany Westminster Chiming Musical Grandfather Longcase Clock by Geo Tarratt of Leicester Long Case
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Late 19th Century Mahogany Westminster Chiming Musical Grandfather Longcase Clock by Geo Tarratt of Leicester Long Case

19th century
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Good Quality Mahogany Cased Grandfather Clock with Silvered Dial Signed Geo Tarratt of Leicester listed by Brian Loomes as Late 19th Century.

Height 77.25in or 196cm.

The 8 Day 3 Train Spring Driven Westminster Chiming Musial movement has been Checked, Oiled and Tested to be in Full and Good Antique Working Condition. Chime/Silent Lever.

Recording of Chimes upon request.

Please contact Robert via email or on 07899 058752 with any Questions.

Viewing & Collection By Appointment Welcome. Delivery and Set Up Options. Though a Courier may have to be used in some circumstance or locations. Typically £65-£145 depending upon your location.

Physical Dimensions
Height
196cm (77.17")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
27.5cm (10.83")
Declaration

Heydays Antiques has dated this Mahogany Longcase Clock to the 1890s.

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SA822369
Dealers Internal Reference
E2103625Ex
Description
Good Quality Mahogany Cased Grandfather Clock with Silvered Dial Signed Geo Tarratt of Leicester listed by Brian Loomes as Late 19th Century.

Height 77.25in or 196cm.

The 8 Day 3 Train Spring Driven Westminster Chiming Musial movement has been Checked, Oiled and Tested to be in Full and Good Antique Working Condition.
Heydays Antiques

Chime/Silent Lever.

fig 1. An antique dark mahogany longcase clock featuring an arched hood, engraved silvered dial with Roman numerals, and side fretwork sound apertures.
fig 1. Late 19th Century Mahogany Westminster Chiming Musical Grandfather Longcase Clock by Geo Tarratt of Leicester Long Case

Recording of Chimes upon request.

Please contact Robert via email or on 07899 058752 with any Questions.

Viewing & Collection By Appointment Welcome. Delivery and Set Up Options. Though a Courier may have to be used in some circumstance or locations. Typically £65-£145 depending upon your location.

Height
196cm (77.17")
Width
43cm (16.93")
Depth
27.5cm (10.83")
Date of Manufacture

Heydays Antiques has dated this Mahogany Longcase Clock to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA822369
Dealers Internal Ref
E2103625Ex
Heydays Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2012

Specialising in personal attention for 17/18/19th c traditional longcase clocks & early 20th c triple weight quarter chiming musical clocks

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Archive I An antique dark mahogany longcase clock featuring an arched hood, engraved silvered dial with Roman numerals, and side fretwork sound apertures.

Late 19th Century Mahogany Westminster Chiming Musical Grandfather Longcase Clock by Geo Tarratt of Leicester Long Case

Archive II An antique dark mahogany longcase clock featuring an arched hood, engraved silvered dial with Roman numerals, and side fretwork sound apertures. View II
Archive III An antique dark mahogany longcase clock featuring an arched hood, engraved silvered dial with Roman numerals, and side fretwork sound apertures. View III
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An antique dark mahogany longcase clock featuring an arched hood, engraved silvered dial with Roman numerals, and side fretwork sound apertures.
Late 19th Century Mahogany Westminster Chiming Musical Grandfather Longcase Clock by Geo Tarratt of Leicester Long Case
Ref: SA822369
An antique dark mahogany longcase clock featuring an arched hood, engraved silvered dial with Roman numerals, and side fretwork sound apertures.
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Developed in the late seventeenth century, the longcase clock, also known as a grandfather clock, was created to house long pendulum movements that required a tall cabinet. These floor-standing clocks served as precision timekeepers and status symbols in wealthy households throughout the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.

Victorian longcase clocks were predominantly constructed from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, walnut, or oak, often finished with flame veneers. The movements were crafted from brass and iron, while dials featured silvered brass plates, hand-engraved numerals, and painted or brass spandrels.

Authentic pieces from the late nineteenth century typically feature heavy brass movements, chiming mechanisms such as Westminster or Whittington chimes, and quality timber casing with hand-cut joinery. Look for maker inscriptions on the dial face, correct period patina on brass elements, and natural timber oxidisation inside the casing.

An antique longcase clock functions as a strong architectural focal point in contemporary entryways, hallway landings, or study alcoves. Contrast the dark, warm mahogany timber against modern muted wall shades and minimalist furnishings to highlight the craftsmanship of the clock.

Position the clock on a level surface away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage or veneer cracking. Dust the casing regularly with a soft dry cloth, apply natural beeswax annually, and ensure the internal clock movement is professionally serviced and lubricated by a horologist every five to seven years.
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