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Regulator Longcase Clock - Aitchison of Glasgow
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Regulator Longcase Clock - Aitchison of Glasgow

19th century
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Description

fine quality regulator longcase clock by Aitchison of Glasgow circa 1835.

The hood with pagoda style top, brass face with hour and seconds subsidiary dials, high quality movement with deadbeat escapement maintaining power, the trunk with carved detail and slim glazed door, lenticular pendulum with wooden rod.

in good working order, this fine quality clock needs to be seen to be fully appreciated, the flame mahogany with lovely figuring , great colour and wonderful patina.

please contact us for further details.

reasonably priced delivery available.

height 79" 201 cm

width 17.5" 44 cm

depth 10" 26 cm

all sizes approximate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
201cm (79.13")
Width
44cm (17.32")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Declaration

Athey Antiques has dated this Mahogany Regulator Longcase Clock to the Regency era.

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SA912211
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Description
Fine quality regulator longcase clock by Aitchison of Glasgow circa 1835.

The hood with pagoda style top, brass face with hour and seconds subsidiary dials, high quality movement with deadbeat escapement maintaining power, the trunk with carved detail and slim glazed door, lenticular pendulum with wooden rod.

in good working order, this fine quality clock needs to be seen to be fully appreciated, the flame mahogany with lovely figuring , great colour and wonderful patina.
Athey Antiques

please contact us for further details.

reasonably priced delivery available.

height 79" 201 cm

width 17.5" 44 cm

depth 10" 26 cm

all sizes approximate.

Height
201cm (79.13")
Width
44cm (17.32")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Date of Manufacture

Athey Antiques has dated this Mahogany Regulator Longcase Clock to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers
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SA912211
Dealers Internal Ref
ath3302
Athey Antiques
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A Victorian dark mahogany regulator longcase clock featuring a silvered regulator dial, glazed trunk door showing the pendulum, and a stepped pediment.
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A Victorian dark mahogany regulator longcase clock featuring a silvered regulator dial, glazed trunk door showing the pendulum, and a stepped pediment.
regulator longcase clock - Aitchison of Glasgow
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A Victorian dark mahogany regulator longcase clock featuring a silvered regulator dial, glazed trunk door showing the pendulum, and a stepped pediment.
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A regulator longcase clock is a high-precision weight-driven floor clock originally created in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries to serve as an accurate time standard for setting other timepieces. They feature deadbeat escapements and distinct dial configurations where hour, minute, and second hands operate on separate axes or subdials to avoid friction.

These clocks were typically encased in dense hardwoods such as flame mahogany or oak to ensure cabinet stability and minimise movement vibration. Internal clockworks feature heavy brass plates, steel pinions, and compensating pendulums constructed from wood or mercurial jars to withstand thermal expansion.

Authentic regulators are identified by their distinctive dial layout, which prioritises a prominent central minute hand with offset hour and second subdials rather than coaxial hands. Additional indicators include heavy-gauge movement plates, deadbeat escapements, glazed trunk doors displaying the pendulum, and engraved maker signatures.

A mahogany longcase clock functions as a sophisticated architectural focal point in an entryway, study, or formal dining space. Pairing the rich timber case and mechanical dial with crisp neutral walls and contemporary artwork balances traditional craftsmanship with modern design.

Position the clock away from direct sunlight, radiators, and damp areas to prevent the mahogany veneer from warping or splitting. Mechanical movements require servicing by a qualified horologist every five to seven years, while the timber cabinet benefits from periodic applications of traditional beeswax polish.
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