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Small & Rare 10? Dial Longcase Clock – Smith – Chester
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Small & Rare 10? Dial Longcase Clock – Smith – Chester

18th century
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A rare, small, 8 day, longcase clock by Smith of Chester.

The movement and dial are unusual for a clock of this period, and appear to be peculiar to Smith. The dial is late in style by only being of 10”, a round calendar box, ‘fleur de lys’ half hour markers and count-wheel striking are all also earlier features, and yet the one piece seconds chapter plate helps date the clock to between 1730-40. The movement is further unusual in being only ¾ size although easily producing 8 days duration. Original blued steel hands.

The case is of oak with walnut cross-banding to the trunk and hood doors. Standing at only 77 ½” high it is of lovely, neat proportions that will fit into any cottage.

Joseph Smith is listed as working in Gloverstone, Chester until after 1769.

Serviced and guaranteed for 3 years.

Height: 77 ½? or 196.5cm

CIRCA. 1730/40

Provenance: Private collection - U.K.

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Height
196.5cm (77.36")
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The Antique Clock Co. has dated this Antique Oak Longcase Clock to the Georgian era.

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A rare, small, 8 day, longcase clock by Smith of Chester.

The movement and dial are unusual for a clock of this period, and appear to be peculiar to Smith. The dial is late in style by only being of 10”, a round calendar box, ‘fleur de lys’ half hour markers and count-wheel striking are all also earlier features, and yet the one piece seconds chapter plate helps date the clock to between 1730-40. The movement is further unusual in being only ¾ size although easily producing 8 days duration. Original blued steel hands.

fig 1. An antique Georgian oak longcase clock featuring a square brass dial with Roman numerals and turned hood columns.
fig 1. Small & Rare 10? Dial Longcase Clock – Smith – Chester

The case is of oak with walnut cross-banding to the trunk and hood doors. Standing at only 77 ½” high it is of lovely, neat proportions that will fit into any cottage.

Joseph Smith is listed as working in Gloverstone, Chester until after 1769.

fig 2. An antique Georgian oak longcase clock featuring a square brass dial with Roman numerals and turned hood columns.
fig 2. Small & Rare 10? Dial Longcase Clock – Smith – Chester

Serviced and guaranteed for 3 years.

Height: 77 ½? or 196.5cm

CIRCA. 1730/40

Provenance: Private collection - U.K.

Would you like to view this clock in your own home?

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Height
196.5cm (77.36")
Date of Manufacture

The Antique Clock Co. has dated this Antique Oak Longcase Clock to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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An antique Georgian oak longcase clock featuring a square brass dial with Roman numerals and turned hood columns.
SMALL & RARE 10? DIAL LONGCASE CLOCK – SMITH – CHESTER
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An antique Georgian oak longcase clock featuring a square brass dial with Roman numerals and turned hood columns.
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  • ObjectLongcase Clocks
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialOak, Brass, Glass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBrass dial, Square hood, Turned columns, Moulded cornice
  • SizeH 196.5 cm (77 in)

This Georgian longcase clock by Smith of Chester dates from between 1730 and 1740. Standing 196.5 cm high, the eight-day timepiece has a small warm brown oak case with walnut cross-banding on the trunk and hood doors. The visual details include a square hood topped with a moulded cornice, flanked by turned columns, and enclosing a square brass dial with Roman numerals and decorative spandrels. A glass panel protects the dial, while the trunk door features an arched top, a keyhole plate, and an edge hinge. In a contemporary home, this compact longcase clock fits comfortably in a hallway, living room, or study, adding traditional English character to the interior. The smaller scale makes it suitable for spaces with lower ceilings or smaller proportions, functioning both as a practical timekeeper and a decorative floor-standing accent piece. Regular care and placement away from direct heat sources ensure the movement and timber remain well-maintained.

FAQs

A longcase clock, traditionally known as a grandfather clock, features a tall wooden cabinet enclosing a pendulum and weight-driven movement. Popularised in the late 17th and 18th centuries, early examples featured square brass dials before painted dials became widespread.

Cases were typically crafted from solid native hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, housing brass dials with cast corner spandrels, cast iron weights, and hand-forged steel movement components.

Authentic Georgian longcase clocks usually display cast brass dial spandrels, hand-engraved maker signatures, pegged wooden cabinet joinery, and weight-driven mechanical movements.

An antique longcase clock serves as a focal architectural element in entrance halls, dining spaces, or reception rooms, pairing effectively alongside clean-lined modern furnishings to highlight historical craftsmanship.

Keep the clock in a climate-controlled environment away from direct heat sources and moisture, wind the weights as required by the mechanism, and ensure the mechanical movement is professionally serviced periodically.
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