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

19th century
For Sale by Athey Antiques
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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.

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Guide ID 07385477
Dealer's Item DateRegency era
Sellingantiques DateRegency era
Sellingantiques agingItem 180-205 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE REGENCY ERA:
Three-dial regulator layout: astronomical timekeeping format before synchronous electric clocks.
Deadbeat escapement with maintaining power: high-accuracy precision movement.
Heavy turned pillars screwed through the backplate: quality English and Scottish regulator construction.
Wooden rod pendulum with heavy lenticular bob: thermal compensation for steady timekeeping.
Pagoda hood with turned corner roundels: Scottish cabinet making of the 1830s.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
201cm (79.13")
Width
44cm (17.32")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA912211
Dealers Internal Reference
ath3302
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.

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Report ID 07385477
Dealer's Item DateRegency era
Sellingantiques datingRegency era
Sellingantiques agingItem 180-205 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Regency era:
Three-dial regulator layout: astronomical timekeeping format before synchronous electric clocks.
Deadbeat escapement with maintaining power: high-accuracy precision movement.
Heavy turned pillars screwed through the backplate: quality English and Scottish regulator construction.
Wooden rod pendulum with heavy lenticular bob: thermal compensation for steady timekeeping.
Pagoda hood with turned corner roundels: Scottish cabinet making of the 1830s.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
201cm (79.13")
Width
44cm (17.32")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA912211
Dealers Internal Ref
ath3302
Athey Antiques
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Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2010
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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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Archive I 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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NE66 1JQ
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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
Ref: SA912211
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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Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectClocks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Glass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsRegulator dial layout, Glazed trunk door, Flame mahogany veneer, Stepped pediment hood
  • SizeH 201 cm (79 in) x W 44 cm (17 in) x D 26 cm (10 in)

This Regency regulator longcase clock by Aitchison of Glasgow comes in dark brown flame mahogany with a warm patina, featuring a stepped pagoda-style hood and a brass face with hour and seconds subsidiary dials. The slim glazed trunk door reveals a wooden rod pendulum and a heavy brass weight behind, complemented by carved scrolling detail above the door, architectural mouldings on the base and hood, a brass winding key dangling on a cord with a pink tassel, and visible grain figuring across the timber surfaces. Measuring 201 cm high, 44 cm wide, and 26 cm deep, this substantial timepiece works well as a striking focal point in a hallway, library, or traditional living room today.

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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