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17th Century Walnut and Marquetry Long Case Clock
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17th Century Walnut and Marquetry Long Case Clock

17th century
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The 12-inch square brass dial with matted centre, silvered chapter ring, Roman and Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds dial and date aperture and gilt spandrels, the twin train weight driven movement striking a bell contained with a hood with ogee moulded cornice, the glazed door flanked by two half columns, the trunk with door inlaid with foliate designs and centred with a pendulum viewing aperture, raised on a box base on bracket feet, 48cm wide, 25cm deep, 247cm high, (18 1/2in wide, 9 1/2in deep, 97in high)

Unsigned. Probably Scottish. As all English clock works where signed by law, by this period.

Physical Dimensions
Height
247cm (97.24")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Declaration

Country Homes Antiques Stirling has dated this Walnut Marquetry Longcase Clock to the 17th Century.

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SA961069
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The 12-inch square brass dial with matted centre, silvered chapter ring, Roman and Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds dial and date aperture and gilt spandrels, the twin train weight driven movement striking a bell contained with a hood with ogee moulded cornice, the glazed door flanked by two half columns, the trunk with door inlaid with foliate designs and centred with a pendulum viewing aperture, raised on a box base on bracket feet, 48cm wide, 25cm deep, 247cm high, (18 1/2in wide, 9 1/2in deep, 97in high)

Unsigned. Probably Scottish. As all English clock works where signed by law, by this period.

Height
247cm (97.24")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Date of Manufacture

Country Homes Antiques Stirling has dated this Walnut Marquetry Longcase Clock to the 17th Century.

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SA961069
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Fine period furniturnishings-timeless design

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A late 17th-century walnut longcase clock featuring decorative floral marquetry inlays on the trunk, a square brass dial, and a crest with a figure finial.
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Archive I A late 17th-century walnut longcase clock featuring decorative floral marquetry inlays on the trunk, a square brass dial, and a crest with a figure finial.

17th Century Walnut and Marquetry Long Case Clock

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A late 17th-century walnut longcase clock featuring decorative floral marquetry inlays on the trunk, a square brass dial, and a crest with a figure finial.
17Th century walnut and marquetry long case clock
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A late 17th-century walnut longcase clock featuring decorative floral marquetry inlays on the trunk, a square brass dial, and a crest with a figure finial.
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  • ObjectClocks
  • Period17th century
  • StyleWilliam & Mary
  • MaterialWalnut, Brass, Glass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFloral marquetry, Brass dial, Lenticle aperture, Hood finial
  • SizeH 247 cm (97 in) x W 48 cm (19 in) x D 25 cm (10 in)

This tall standing timepiece belongs to the seventeenth-century William and Mary period, constructed from warm brown walnut with intricate floral marquetry panels, brass dial fittings, and glass. The structure includes an ogee moulded cornice on the hood, a figure finial surmounting the top, half columns flanking the door, a central circular glass pendulum viewing aperture, and low bracket feet. It measures 247 cm high, 48 cm wide, and 25 cm deep. Placement suits a traditional hallway, study, or formal living room where the vertical presence makes a strong architectural statement against a wall. The square brass face shows Roman and Arabic numerals, a matted centre, subsidiary seconds dial, date aperture, and gilt spandrels, while the trunk displays detailed foliate and figural marquetry patterns over the door and box base. The mechanism operates via a twin train weight driven system striking a bell.

FAQs

A longcase clock, commonly known as a tallcase or grandfather clock, is a floor-standing pendulum clock driven by suspended weights. During the late 17th century, clockmakers and cabinetmakers decorated the walnut cases using marquetry, an inlay technique incorporating contrasting woods to form floral or geometric patterns.

Cases were typically crafted from solid oak or walnut and finished with decorative walnut veneers, alongside holly, boxwood, or sycamore for the marquetry inlays. Dial plates were cast in brass with applied silvered chapter rings, cast brass spandrels, and hand-cut iron clock hands.

Authentic period examples feature hand-cut joinery, square brass dial plates, early mechanism mounting styles, and natural unevenness on the backboards. Examining the consistency of aging across the walnut veneer and inspecting the hand-engraved details on the brass face assists in verifying age.

Position the clock in a hall, entryway, or living area to function as a focal architectural feature. The dark tones of the walnut contrast against neutral wall paint, and the piece pairs alongside minimalist contemporary items or period wood furnishings.

Keep the clock positioned away from direct sunlight, radiators, and areas with moisture fluctuations to protect the veneer from lifting. Wipe the wood casing with a soft, dry cloth and apply beeswax periodically to maintain the surface finish.
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