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Small Proportioned Golden Oak Longcase Clock
For sale by Worboys Antiques
for sale €2,867     $3,112
£2,450
Worboys Antiques

Worboys Antiques

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    Established since 1978, dealing in and restoring most antiques, specialising in clocks and furniture.
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Small Proportioned Golden Oak Longcase Clock

19th century
For Sale by Worboys Antiques
Description

A well proportioned solid oak country longcase clock in a simple London style case, dating to the early 19th Century. It has a dome top, with a 12 inch diameter dial, an arched door and a plinth base. The 8 day movement strikes the hours on a bell. The dial is signed Watts, Christchurch , who is listed as Henry, working in 1839.

Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated this Golden Oak Longcase Clock to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 07465494
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 175-205 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Painted dial signed Watts, Christchurch: maker recorded working around 1839.
Eight-day brass movement on traditional wooden seatboard: typical nineteenth-century construction.
Quarter-sawn oak trunk with arched door: clean provincial cabinet work.
Aged patination and light handling wear: shows natural domestic use over time.

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
186cm (73.23")
Width
50.5cm (19.88")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA923642
Dealers Internal Reference
376984
Dealers Notes

Please call us to discuss this item 01494 931812 If sending an enquiry please check your junk emails if you have not heard back from us within 24 hours.

Description
A well proportioned solid oak country longcase clock in a simple London style case, dating to the early 19th Century. It has a dome top, with a 12 inch diameter dial, an arched door and a plinth base. The 8 day movement strikes the hours on a bell. The dial is signed Watts, Christchurch , who is listed as Henry, working in 1839.
Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated this Golden Oak Longcase Clock to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 07465494
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 175-205 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Painted dial signed Watts, Christchurch: maker recorded working around 1839.
Eight-day brass movement on traditional wooden seatboard: typical nineteenth-century construction.
Quarter-sawn oak trunk with arched door: clean provincial cabinet work.
Aged patination and light handling wear: shows natural domestic use over time.

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
186cm (73.23")
Width
50.5cm (19.88")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA923642
Dealers Internal Ref
376984
Worboys Antiques
Worboys Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2005

Established since 1978, dealing in and restoring most antiques, specialising in clocks and furniture.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Worboys Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Worboys Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Worboys Antiques

Worboys Antiques
Telephone 01494 931812
Location
86 London End
Beaconsfield
Buckinghamshire
HP9 2JD
United Kingdom

By appointment.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/wa
Verified Since Jul 2005
Items For Sale 188
Items Sold 6,463
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A slim golden oak longcase clock featuring an arched hood, circular white dial, and a tall wooden trunk.
SMALL PROPORTIONED GOLDEN OAK LONGCASE CLOCK
Ref: SA923642
A slim golden oak longcase clock featuring an arched hood, circular white dial, and a tall wooden trunk.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectLongcase Clocks
  • Period19th century
  • StyleEnglish Traditional
  • MaterialOak, Glass, Brass
  • ColourGolden Brown
  • MotifsArched hood, White circular dial, Arched trunk door, Plinth base
  • SizeH 186 cm (73 in) x W 50.5 cm (20 in) x D 20 cm (8 in)

This small proportioned 19th-century longcase clock takes the form of an English traditional tallcase timekeeper in solid oak with a golden brown timber finish. The piece comprises an arched hood with a dome top enclosing a white circular dial with Roman numerals and a small subsidiary seconds dial signed Watts Christchurch, above a slim trunk featuring an arched wooden door with a small brass keyhole escutcheon, set upon a stepped plinth base. Visible details include crisp mouldings framing the hood and door, dark hands, and winding arbors on the face. Measuring 186 cm high, 50.5 cm wide, and 20 cm deep, the clock occupies a modest floor footprint suitable for positioning in a hallway, living room, or study within an English country house interior, functioning both as a decorative vertical timber accent and a mechanical timepiece.

FAQs

A longcase clock, also known as a grandfather clock, is a tall, floor-standing weight-driven pendulum clock enclosed within a wooden cabinet. Originating in the mid-17th century, these timepieces evolved in style and proportion throughout the Georgian and Victorian eras.

Traditional longcase clocks feature solid wood or veneered cabinets constructed from timber such as oak, mahogany, or walnut. Internal movements typically consist of brass gears, iron weights, and hand-painted or enamelled metal dials.

Authentic antique longcase clocks show evidence of hand-crafted joinery, such as hand-cut dovetails and original movement mountings. The dial often features historic regional maker signatures and age-consistent wear on the dial casing.

A longcase clock creates a strong vertical focal point when positioned in an entryway, hallway, or dining space. Pairing warm timber finishes with neutral walls and contemporary artwork balances traditional craftsmanship with modern design elements.

Keep longcase clocks on a level, stable surface away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber warping. Regular professional servicing of the movement ensures proper timekeeping and mechanical longevity.
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