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8 Day Oak & Mahogany Longcase Clock 'Foxton, Sutton Ashfield'
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8 Day Oak & Mahogany Longcase Clock 'Foxton, Sutton Ashfield'

19th century
Description

A beautifully painted enamel dial longcase clock ; with swan neck pediment above reeded pillars flanking the arch enamel dial, outdoor scene to the arch with roman numerals, inner date and seconds aperture. Movement serviced and running. The case with shaped crossbanded door flanked by quarter columns, the base crossbanded oak, stood on shaped bracket feet. Bought privately

Dimensions:

201cm tall (207cm with finial)

55cm wide

25cmcm deep

Date of Manufacture

Abersoch Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Longcase Clock to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 07434351
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 190-225 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Painted iron dial with Hope: decorative subject favoured in early nineteenth-century England.
Raised gilt gesso spandrels: distinctive technique found on early painted dials.
Four-pillar brass movement with rack striking: standard English eight-day mechanism.
Mahogany crossbanding on oak: decorative cabinetwork favoured in regional workshops.
Hand-sawn pine backboards: early joinery showing age.

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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
201cm (79.13")
Width
55cm (21.65")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA919193
Dealers Internal Reference
SUTTON GOOD ARCH DIAL R
Dealers Notes

Delivery arranged to all parts worldwide.

Clocks can be delivered including set up upon request.

Goods bought & sold, part exchange considered.

Description
A beautifully painted enamel dial longcase clock ; with swan neck pediment above reeded pillars flanking the arch enamel dial, outdoor scene to the arch with roman numerals, inner date and seconds aperture. Movement serviced and running.
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The case with shaped crossbanded door flanked by quarter columns, the base crossbanded oak, stood on shaped bracket feet.
Abersoch Antiques

Bought privately

Dimensions:

201cm tall (207cm with finial)

55cm wide

25cmcm deep

Date of Manufacture

Abersoch Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Longcase Clock to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 07434351
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 190-225 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Painted iron dial with Hope: decorative subject favoured in early nineteenth-century England.
Raised gilt gesso spandrels: distinctive technique found on early painted dials.
Four-pillar brass movement with rack striking: standard English eight-day mechanism.
Mahogany crossbanding on oak: decorative cabinetwork favoured in regional workshops.
Hand-sawn pine backboards: early joinery showing age.

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
55cm (21.65")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA919193
Dealers Internal Ref
SUTTON GOOD ARCH DIAL R
Abersoch Antiques
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Welsh country furniture, treen ,longcase clocks, gold & silver

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8 Day Oak & Mahogany Longcase Clock 'Foxton, Sutton Ashfield'

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Telephone 07769 710 491 or 01758 613173
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Pwllheli
North Wales
LL53 5DH
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jadams
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An antique Georgian oak and mahogany longcase clock featuring a painted dial, swan-neck pediment, and central brass finial.
8 DAY OAK & MAHOGANY LONGCASE CLOCK 'FOXTON, SUTTON ASHFIELD'
Ref: SA919193
An antique Georgian oak and mahogany longcase clock featuring a painted dial, swan-neck pediment, and central brass finial.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectLongcase Clocks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialOak, Mahogany, Brass, Glass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSwan-neck pediment, Painted arch dial, Crossbanded trunk door, Brass finial
  • SizeH 201 cm (79 in) x W 55 cm (22 in) x D 25 cm (10 in)

This 19th-century Georgian longcase clock stands at 207 cm high including its central brass finial, with a width of 55 cm and a depth of 25 cm. It is constructed from oak and mahogany in warm brown tones, displaying a swan-neck pediment, reeded pillars, and a shaped crossbanded trunk door flanked by quarter columns over a crossbanded base with shaped bracket feet. The white painted arch dial shows Roman numerals, an outdoor scene, an inner date indicator, and a seconds aperture beneath glass. The surface exhibits minor scuffs, light surface wear, and natural grain variations in the timber. A key dangles from the brass keyhole escutcheon on the door. Placement in a traditional entrance hallway, a reception room, or a dining room suits this standing timepiece, where it provides both functional timekeeping and decorative presence. The case requires floor placement against a vertical wall surface, anchored safely to prevent tipping. Regular winding maintains the movement's operation, while dry dusting preserves the timber and glass surfaces.

FAQs

An eight-day longcase clock, commonly known as a grandfather clock, is a tall pendulum clock powered by weights that only require winding once every eight days. Developed in the late seventeenth century, these clocks featured long pendulums enclosed within a wooden case to ensure accurate timekeeping.

Georgian longcase clocks were typically crafted from solid woods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, often featuring decorative crossbanding and veneers. The internal movements were constructed from brass and iron, while dials were frequently made of painted iron or brass with glass hood aperture panels.

Authentic examples feature hand-cut gears, hand-painted or hand-engraved dials displaying maker names and towns, and hand-joined cabinetry with dovetail joints. Signs of natural age, including uneven patination, weight wear inside the trunk, and original movement mountings, further indicate period construction.

Position a longcase clock as a structural focal point in an entrance hall or dining space to add vertical architecture. Combining dark wood cases with modern light paint schemes creates a balanced visual contrast between historic craft and contemporary aesthetics.

Keep the clock situated on a level surface away from direct sunlight, radiators, and high humidity to prevent wood warping. The movement should be professionally cleaned and lubricated by a horologist every five to seven years.
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