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An 18th Century 8 Day Green Chinoiserie/lacquer Longcase by James Bush of London. Circa 1740. (Long Case)
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An 18th Century 8 Day Green Chinoiserie/lacquer Longcase by James Bush of London. Circa 1740. (Long Case)

18th century
Sold 12 June 2025 · M. C. Taylor
This “18th Century 8 Day Green Chinoiserie/lacquer Longcase by James Bush of London. Circa 1740. (Long Case) ” found a buyer.

It was listed by M. C. Taylor. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

Description

The eight day duration, five pillar movement with Anchor Recoil escapement and still having its original date wheels, behind a 12" break-arch brass dial with dolphin arch spandrels and elaborate urn spandrels. The arch having a silvered, circular makers plate signed James Bush of London.

The main silver chapter ring has large, outer Arabic fives, minute track and inner Roman hour numerals. Also having silvered subsidiary seconds ring and lower calendar date aperture.

The pierced steel hands are of serpentine design.

Contained in a green lacquered, oak case with a flat top having superior artwork particularly to the full length break-arch trunk door.

Bush was apprenticed in 1720 and in the Clockmaker's Company 1729-1770.

This is a lovely clock, superb in appearance.

The price is for the clock in its present working condition. It would however benefit from an overhaul to the movement and restoration to the dial. Any restoration work required will be subject to a further cost and waiting time, which can be discussed upon enquiry.

The purchased item can be collected at a time mutually agreed, or if required, delivery can be arranged, for which we are happy to provide a quotation for.

For further information, please email us at:

info@bournemouthclocks.co.uk

Physical Dimensions
Height
217.8cm (85.75")
Width
50.8cm (20.00")
Depth
24.8cm (9.76")
Declaration

M. C. Taylor has dated this Green Chinoiserie Longcase Clock to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA849186
Dealers Internal Reference
14381
Description
The eight day duration, five pillar movement with Anchor Recoil escapement and still having its original date wheels, behind a 12" break-arch brass dial with dolphin arch spandrels and elaborate urn spandrels. The arch having a silvered, circular makers plate signed James Bush of London.
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The main silver chapter ring has large, outer Arabic fives, minute track and inner Roman hour numerals.
M. C. Taylor

Also having silvered subsidiary seconds ring and lower calendar date aperture.

fig 1. An upright, dark green lacquered longcase clock featuring hand-painted gilt Chinoiserie figures and landscapes across the door and base, housing a circular metal clock face.
fig 1. An 18th Century 8 Day Green Chinoiserie/lacquer Longcase by James Bush of London. Circa 1740. (Long Case)

The pierced steel hands are of serpentine design.

Contained in a green lacquered, oak case with a flat top having superior artwork particularly to the full length break-arch trunk door.

Bush was apprenticed in 1720 and in the Clockmaker's Company 1729-1770.

fig 2. An upright, dark green lacquered longcase clock featuring hand-painted gilt Chinoiserie figures and landscapes across the door and base, housing a circular metal clock face.
fig 2. An 18th Century 8 Day Green Chinoiserie/lacquer Longcase by James Bush of London. Circa 1740. (Long Case)

This is a lovely clock, superb in appearance.

The price is for the clock in its present working condition. It would however benefit from an overhaul to the movement and restoration to the dial. Any restoration work required will be subject to a further cost and waiting time, which can be discussed upon enquiry.

fig 3. An upright, dark green lacquered longcase clock featuring hand-painted gilt Chinoiserie figures and landscapes across the door and base, housing a circular metal clock face.
fig 3. An 18th Century 8 Day Green Chinoiserie/lacquer Longcase by James Bush of London. Circa 1740. (Long Case)

The purchased item can be collected at a time mutually agreed, or if required, delivery can be arranged, for which we are happy to provide a quotation for.

For further information, please email us at:

info@bournemouthclocks.co.uk

Height
217.8cm (85.75")
Width
50.8cm (20.00")
Depth
24.8cm (9.76")
Date of Manufacture

M. C. Taylor has dated this Green Chinoiserie Longcase Clock to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA849186
Dealers Internal Ref
14381
M. C. Taylor
M. C. Taylor
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2021

Clockmakers and restorers established 1987

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An upright, dark green lacquered longcase clock featuring hand-painted gilt Chinoiserie figures and landscapes across the door and base, housing a circular metal clock face. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An upright, dark green lacquered longcase clock featuring hand-painted gilt Chinoiserie figures and landscapes across the door and base, housing a circular metal clock face. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

An 18th Century 8 Day Green Chinoiserie/lacquer Longcase by James Bush of London. Circa 1740. (Long Case)

Archive II An upright, dark green lacquered longcase clock featuring hand-painted gilt Chinoiserie figures and landscapes across the door and base, housing a circular metal clock face. View II
Archive III An upright, dark green lacquered longcase clock featuring hand-painted gilt Chinoiserie figures and landscapes across the door and base, housing a circular metal clock face. View III
Archive IV An upright, dark green lacquered longcase clock featuring hand-painted gilt Chinoiserie figures and landscapes across the door and base, housing a circular metal clock face. View IV
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An upright, dark green lacquered longcase clock featuring hand-painted gilt Chinoiserie figures and landscapes across the door and base, housing a circular metal clock face.
AN 18TH CENTURY 8 DAY GREEN CHINOISERIE/LACQUER LONGCASE BY JAMES BUSH OF LONDON. CIRCA 1740. (Long Case)
Ref: SA849186
An upright, dark green lacquered longcase clock featuring hand-painted gilt Chinoiserie figures and landscapes across the door and base, housing a circular metal clock face.
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  • ObjectLongcase Clocks
  • Period18th century
  • StyleChinoiserie
  • MaterialWood, Gilt, Lacquer, Brass, Glass
  • ColourGreen
  • MotifsArched hood, Japanned landscapes, Gilt figures, Circular brass dial
  • SizeH 217.8 cm (86 in) x W 50.8 cm (20 in) x D 24.8 cm (10 in)

Chinoiserie refers to European artistic interpretations and imitations of Chinese and East Asian artistic traditions, highly popular in Britain during the late 17th and 18th centuries, featuring raised gilt motifs on lacquered grounds.

These clock cases were typically constructed from pine or oak as a carcass, finished with successive layers of varnish or resin-based lacquer, and decorated using japanning techniques with raised metallic dust and gilt painting.

Authentic period movements feature hand-cut brass gears, cast brass dial plates with applied silvered chapter rings, and maker signatures engraved directly onto the brass dial face, often driven by lead weights suspended by catgut or lines.

Positioning a tall, patterned clock against a neutral or dark monochrome wall allows the intricate painted details and vertical lines to serve as a striking sculptural focal point without overwhelming contemporary furnishings.

Maintain a stable room temperature away from direct sunlight and high humidity to prevent the lacquer from crazing or flaking, and clean surfaces only with a dry, soft microfibre cloth without commercial polishes.
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