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James Bush London Georgian Walnut Long Case/grandfather Clock
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James Bush London Georgian Walnut Long Case/grandfather Clock

18th century
Description

A fine quality and impressive London Georgian longcase clock. A burr walnut case with crossbanding to the arched trunk door and base panel. A double plinth distinctive to London area clocks. Glass side hood apertures and brass capped hood columns. Fretwork arched panels to the hood pediment. An arched brass and silvered dial signed to the centre 'James Bush Tower Street London'. A strike/silent lever to the arch and date and seconds dials. Brass cased weights. A quality 8-day duration, 5 pillar mechanism striking the hours on a bell. Circa 1735.

James Bush of London is recorded in Baillies' 'Watchmakers and Clockmakers of The World' book as working from 1720. He was admitted to the Clockmakers company in 1729.

Height 7ft 8 "/ 234 cms Width (at widest point of hood) 20" / 51 cms Depth 10" / 26 cms.

From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd you can expect a genuine antique grandfather longcase clock that is serviced with 12 months guarantee. We personally set up and deliver to the UK, please contact us for a quote. We are members of The British Watchmakers and Clockmakers Guild.

Physical Dimensions
Height
234cm (92.13")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Declaration

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this Georgian Walnut Longcase Clock to the Georgian era.

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SA989679
Description
A fine quality and impressive London Georgian longcase clock. A burr walnut case with crossbanding to the arched trunk door and base panel. A double plinth distinctive to London area clocks. Glass side hood apertures and brass capped hood columns. Fretwork arched panels to the hood pediment. An arched brass and silvered dial signed to the centre 'James Bush Tower Street London'. A strike/silent lever to the arch and date and seconds dials. Brass cased weights. A quality 8-day duration, 5 pillar mechanism striking the hours on a bell. Circa 1735.
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James Bush of London is recorded in Baillies' 'Watchmakers and Clockmakers of The World' book as working from 1720.
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd

He was admitted to the Clockmakers company in 1729.

fig 1. An 18th-century Georgian burr walnut longcase clock featuring an arched hood with side columns and a brass dial with silvered chapter ring.
fig 1. James Bush London Georgian Walnut Long Case/grandfather Clock

Height 7ft 8 "/ 234 cms Width (at widest point of hood) 20" / 51 cms Depth 10" / 26 cms.

From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd you can expect a genuine antique grandfather longcase clock that is serviced with 12 months guarantee. We personally set up and deliver to the UK, please contact us for a quote. We are members of The British Watchmakers and Clockmakers Guild.

Height
234cm (92.13")
Width
51cm (20.08")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Date of Manufacture

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this Georgian Walnut Longcase Clock to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA989679
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2009
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An 18th-century Georgian burr walnut longcase clock featuring an arched hood with side columns and a brass dial with silvered chapter ring.
James Bush London Georgian Walnut Long case/Grandfather Clock
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A Georgian longcase clock is a tall, pendulum-driven timepiece crafted in Britain during the reigns of King George I through King George IV (17141830). These clocks feature wooden cabinets housing weight-driven clockwork mechanisms and ornate brass or painted metal dials.

Cabinetmakers primarily used solid oak or pine frames veneered with figured woods such as walnut, mahogany, or marquetry inlay. The clockwork movements were constructed from cast brass gears, steel arbors, and iron weights, with dials made from cast brass and silvered metal.

Authentic pieces display hand-cut dovetail joints, oak carcass linings behind walnut veneers, and cast brass spandrels surrounding a silvered chapter ring dial. The wooden surfaces typically show natural shrinkage marks, age-related patination, and hand-forged iron or brass door hinges.

Position the clock against a neutral or dark accent wall in an entrance hall, landing, or study to highlight its architectural silhouette. Pairing the warm timber tones with understated modern furnishings balances historical character with contemporary design.

Mechanisms require professional servicing by a horologist every five to seven years to clean and lubricate the movement. Wooden cases should be kept away from direct heat sources and maintained with occasional applications of clear beeswax polish.
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