What is the proper care and preservation for an antique clock?

Maintain stable indoor humidity and temperature levels away from direct sunlight, and have the mechanical movement professionally serviced and oiled every few years.

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18th Century 8-Day Oak Longcase Clock C1770-1790 (Long Case)

Name: 18th Century 8-Day Oak Longcase Clock C1770-1790 (Long Case)
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA994688
Price: 895 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

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Sold 26 December 2024 · Buckingham Interiors

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Jonathan Storr of York - late 18th century 8-day oak longcase clock, with inlay and incised carved panels, swans necked pediment with brass patera and a ball and eagle finial, break arch hood door with free-standing reeded pilasters and Corinthian capitals, long trunk with a conforming break arch topped door on a rectangular plinth raised on bracket feet, dial with name plate, cast spandrels and a matted dial centre, chapter ring with Roman numerals and Arabic five-minutes, calendar aperture. Matching brass hands and seconds dial with strike silent indicator to the break arch, rack striking movement with a recoil anchor escapement. With weights and pendulum.

Date of Manufacture

Buckingham Interiors has dated this Antique Oak Grandfather Clock to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

238cm (93.70")

Width

46cm (18.11")

Depth

25cm (9.84")

Reference Numbers

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SA994688

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Any enquiries, please Whatsapp me on 07717344500

As with all antiques there may be marks minor knocks etc commensurate with age and part of their history, any traces of extinct worm will have been treated as a precaution and all images are a true likeness and descriptions accurate.

We do not accept returns.

Description

As with all of my stock, I am open to offers.

Jonathan Storr of York - late 18th century 8-day oak longcase clock, with inlay and incised carved panels, swans necked pediment with brass patera and a ball and eagle finial, break arch hood door with free-standing reeded pilasters and Corinthian capitals, long trunk with a conforming break arch topped door on a rectangular plinth raised on bracket feet, dial with name plate, cast spandrels and a matted dial centre, chapter ring with Roman numerals and Arabic five-minutes, calendar aperture.

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Matching brass hands and seconds dial with strike silent indicator to the break arch, rack striking movement with a recoil anchor escapement.

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With weights and pendulum.

Date of Manufacture

Buckingham Interiors has dated this Antique Oak Grandfather Clock to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

238cm (93.70")

Width

46cm (18.11")

Depth

25cm (9.84")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA994688

About the Dealer

Buckingham Interiors

Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2023

Happy to accept offers on any of the items I have for sale.

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An 18th-century oak longcase clock featuring a swan neck pediment, brass face dial, and inlaid wooden trunk panels.

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Placing a tall wooden clock in a contemporary setting adds architectural height and historical contrast, pairing effectively against neutral walls or within transitional living spaces.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate hand-cut screws, distress patterns consistent with age, original brass or painted dial details, and mechanical movements bearing the wear of centuries.

These clocks are typically constructed from solid timbers such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, featuring brass dial faces, weight-driven mechanical movements, and hand-fitted cabinetry joinery.

Longcase clocks, commonly known as grandfather clocks, evolved during the late 17th century and became widespread throughout the Georgian era, serving as both precise timekeepers and prestigious household furniture.

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