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Rocking Ship Automata Longcase Clock by John Sly of Weymouth
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Rocking Ship Automata Longcase Clock by John Sly of Weymouth

19th century
Description

A fine, local, mahogany Longcase clock by John Sly of St Mary Street, Weymouth.

8-day weight driven movement, striking the hours on a bell with anchor escapement. The single sheet silvered brass dial features engraved, subsidiary seconds, calendar and a painted rocking ship (The Neptune) within the arch, together with a painted background.

The case is of mahogany with fine flame veneers, and three ball and spire finials. Complete with an old equation of time chart set upon the inside of the door to the case.

Serviced and guaranteed for 3 years.

Height: 93? or 236cm

CIRCA. 1800

Provenance: Private collection - U.K.

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236cm (92.91")
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The Antique Clock Co. has dated this Rocking Ship Longcase Clock to the 1800s.

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Description
A fine, local, mahogany Longcase clock by John Sly of St Mary Street, Weymouth.

8-day weight driven movement, striking the hours on a bell with anchor escapement.

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The single sheet silvered brass dial features engraved, subsidiary seconds, calendar and a painted rocking ship (The Neptune) within the arch, together with a painted background.
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fig 1. A tall Georgian flame mahogany longcase clock featuring brass finials and a painted arch dial displaying a rocking ship automaton.
fig 1. Rocking Ship Automata Longcase Clock by John Sly of Weymouth

The case is of mahogany with fine flame veneers, and three ball and spire finials. Complete with an old equation of time chart set upon the inside of the door to the case.

Serviced and guaranteed for 3 years.

fig 2. A tall Georgian flame mahogany longcase clock featuring brass finials and a painted arch dial displaying a rocking ship automaton.
fig 2. Rocking Ship Automata Longcase Clock by John Sly of Weymouth

Height: 93? or 236cm

CIRCA. 1800

Provenance: Private collection - U.K.

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Height
236cm (92.91")
Date of Manufacture

The Antique Clock Co. has dated this Rocking Ship Longcase Clock to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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Archive I A tall Georgian flame mahogany longcase clock featuring brass finials and a painted arch dial displaying a rocking ship automaton.

Rocking Ship Automata Longcase Clock by John Sly of Weymouth

Archive II A tall Georgian flame mahogany longcase clock featuring brass finials and a painted arch dial displaying a rocking ship automaton. View II
Archive III A tall Georgian flame mahogany longcase clock featuring brass finials and a painted arch dial displaying a rocking ship automaton. View III
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A tall Georgian flame mahogany longcase clock featuring brass finials and a painted arch dial displaying a rocking ship automaton.
ROCKING SHIP AUTOMATA LONGCASE CLOCK BY JOHN SLY OF WEYMOUTH
Ref: SA897334
A tall Georgian flame mahogany longcase clock featuring brass finials and a painted arch dial displaying a rocking ship automaton.
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  • ObjectLongcase Clocks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Flame Mahogany, Brass, Glass
  • ColourWarm Mahogany
  • MotifsFlame mahogany door, turned brass finials, painted arch dial, reeded columns
  • SizeH 236 cm (93 in)

This Georgian longcase clock by John Sly of Weymouth dates from around 1800. It is constructed from mahogany with flame mahogany veneers, brass, and glass, presenting a warm brown timber colour with contrasting brass hardware. The tall case stands 236 cm high, featuring an arched hood topped with three ball and spire brass finials, reeded columns flanking the square white dial, and a long rectangular waist door with flame veneer graining and a small tassel hanging down inside. The square silvered brass dial displays Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds, a calendar ring, and an arched painted scene showing a rocking ship automaton with a painted sky background. In a contemporary home, this standing timepiece suits a traditional study, hallway, or grand living room where it functions as a working timekeeper and focal point. The weight-driven movement strikes the hours on a bell, while an old equation of time chart remains attached inside the waist door. The traditional silhouette, turned finials, and figured timber panels offer a classic architectural presence suitable for period interiors and country houses.

FAQs

Popularised in the late 18th century, a rocking ship automata longcase clock features a mechanical moving ship mechanism in the arch of the dial that sways in synchronization with the pendulum.

Georgian longcase clocks typically feature flame mahogany or oak cabinetry, painted iron or brass dials, weight-driven brass movements, and hand-turned brass finials.

Authentic period examples display maker signatures on the dial face, hand-painted details, natural age patina across the brass and timber, and matching movement mounting marks on the seatboard.

Position the clock as an architectural focal point in an entrance hall, dining space, or library alongside understated, clean-lined contemporary furniture to accentuate the rich timber grain.

Keep the clock away from direct sunlight and heat sources, wind the mechanism regularly using the correct key, and apply high-quality natural beeswax to the timber cabinet periodically.
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