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Fine Mahogany Longcase Clock - James Mccabe - London
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Fine Mahogany Longcase Clock - James Mccabe - London

19th century
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A very fine 8-day striking longcase clock with the option of a strike/silent made by this prominent maker of high esteem. The case features choice veneers of beautiful flame mahogany. The original painted dial is signed "James McCabe of Royal Exchange, London" and features Roman numerals and very fine blued steel hands.

A charming and very well made clock from a very good period of clockmaking by a very good clockmaker.

James McCabe, the founder of the firm, was born in Belfast. He came to London in the 1770’s, settling at Royal Exchange in 1804. He became a Freeman of the Clockmakers Company in 1781 and a Warden in 1811, the year he died. He was succeeded by his son, also James, who is regarded as one of the finest English clock and watchmakers of the nineteenth century. He was apprenticed to Reid and Auld and gained admittance to the clockmakers Company in 1822. Robert Jeremy McCabe, James’s nephew, continued the business until he retired in 1883.

Serviced and guaranteed for 3 years.

Height: 91" or 232cm (Including finial)

CIRCA. 1820

Provenance: Private collection - U.K.

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232cm (91.34")
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The Antique Clock Co. has dated this Antique Mahogany Longcase Clock to the 19th Century.

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A very fine 8-day striking longcase clock with the option of a strike/silent made by this prominent maker of high esteem. The case features choice veneers of beautiful flame mahogany.
The original painted dial is signed "James McCabe of Royal Exchange, London" and features Roman numerals and very fine blued steel hands.
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fig 1. A tall Georgian flame mahogany longcase clock featuring an arched hood with a brass ball finial, a white enamel dial signed James McCabe London, and a moulded trunk door.
fig 1. Fine Mahogany Longcase Clock - James Mccabe - London

A charming and very well made clock from a very good period of clockmaking by a very good clockmaker.

James McCabe, the founder of the firm, was born in Belfast. He came to London in the 1770’s, settling at Royal Exchange in 1804. He became a Freeman of the Clockmakers Company in 1781 and a Warden in 1811, the year he died. He was succeeded by his son, also James, who is regarded as one of the finest English clock and watchmakers of the nineteenth century. He was apprenticed to Reid and Auld and gained admittance to the clockmakers Company in 1822. Robert Jeremy McCabe, James’s nephew, continued the business until he retired in 1883.

Serviced and guaranteed for 3 years.

Height: 91" or 232cm (Including finial)

CIRCA. 1820

Provenance: Private collection - U.K.

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Height
232cm (91.34")
Date of Manufacture

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

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Archive I A tall Georgian flame mahogany longcase clock featuring an arched hood with a brass ball finial, a white enamel dial signed James McCabe London, and a moulded trunk door.

FINE MAHOGANY LONGCASE CLOCK - JAMES MCCABE - LONDON

Archive II A tall Georgian flame mahogany longcase clock featuring an arched hood with a brass ball finial, a white enamel dial signed James McCabe London, and a moulded trunk door. View II
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A tall Georgian flame mahogany longcase clock featuring an arched hood with a brass ball finial, a white enamel dial signed James McCabe London, and a moulded trunk door.
FINE MAHOGANY LONGCASE CLOCK - JAMES MCCABE - LONDON
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A tall Georgian flame mahogany longcase clock featuring an arched hood with a brass ball finial, a white enamel dial signed James McCabe London, and a moulded trunk door.
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Georgian longcase clocks are distinguished by their balanced proportions, fine cabinetwork using imported flame mahogany veneers, and precise mechanical horology. They typically feature arched hoods, hand-painted or enamel dials, and classic architectural moulding reflecting late eighteenth and early nineteenth-century design.

These timepieces were predominantly constructed using solid oak or pine carcasses veneered in high-grade mahogany or walnut. Internal movements were fashioned from brass plates and steel arbours, while dials were made from painted iron, silvered brass, or enamel.

Authenticity is verified by checking for consistent age-related wear on the movement and cabinetwork, original winding holes aligning with the movement, period-correct brass hardware, and maker signatures on the dial matching historical horological directory records.

A dark mahogany longcase clock serves as a focal point in hallways, dining spaces, or study areas. Placing it against neutral or muted wall finishes highlights the natural timber grain and creates an elegant anchor within contemporary decor.

Keep the wooden case away from direct sunlight and central heating radiators to prevent timber shrinkage and veneer lifting. Movements should be lubricated by a professional horologist every three to five years, and the timber surface should be conditioned periodically with beeswax.
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