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18th Century Watkin Owen Llanrwst 8 Day Oak Longcase Clock
Abersoch Antiques
for sale €2,750     $2,985
£2,350
Abersoch Antiques

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18th Century Watkin Owen Llanrwst 8 Day Oak Longcase Clock

18th century
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A lovely small well proportioned 18th century welsh 8day watkin owen of llanrwst longcase clock; with architectural top above turned pillars revealing 12" brass dial with date and seconds aperture signed watkin owen llanrwst. 5 pillar movement serviced and running in the shop. The case with shaped door flanked by reeded quarter columns, the base with applied shaped panel, solid timber sides and back, stood on shaped bracket feet. Overall excellent conditionmid golden colour and patination. Bought privately.

Dimensions:

204cm tall 212cm with finial

53cm wide

28cm deep

Physical Dimensions
Height
204cm (80.32")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Declaration

Abersoch Antiques has dated this Georgian Oak Longcase Clock to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA998559
Dealers Internal Reference
WATKIN OWEN R
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Delivery arranged to all parts worldwide.

Clocks can be delivered including set up upon request.

Goods bought & sold, part exchange considered.

Description
A lovely small well proportioned 18th century welsh 8day watkin owen of llanrwst longcase clock; with architectural top above turned pillars revealing 12" brass dial with date and seconds aperture signed watkin owen llanrwst. 5 pillar movement serviced and running in the shop.
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The case with shaped door flanked by reeded quarter columns, the base with applied shaped panel, solid timber sides and back, stood on shaped bracket feet.
Abersoch Antiques

Overall excellent conditionmid golden colour and patination. Bought privately.

Dimensions:

204cm tall 212cm with finial

53cm wide

28cm deep

Height
204cm (80.32")
Width
53cm (20.87")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Date of Manufacture

Abersoch Antiques has dated this Georgian Oak Longcase Clock to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA998559
Dealers Internal Ref
WATKIN OWEN R
Abersoch Antiques
Abersoch Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2010

Welsh country furniture, treen ,longcase clocks, gold & silver

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Archive I An 18th-century Welsh oak longcase clock featuring a pediment with a brass finial, fluted hood columns, a shaped trunk door, and an engraved brass dial.

18TH CENTURY WATKIN OWEN LLANRWST 8 DAY OAK LONGCASE CLOCK

Archive II An 18th-century Welsh oak longcase clock featuring a pediment with a brass finial, fluted hood columns, a shaped trunk door, and an engraved brass dial. View II
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Pwllheli
North Wales
LL53 5DH
United Kingdom
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An 18th-century Welsh oak longcase clock featuring a pediment with a brass finial, fluted hood columns, a shaped trunk door, and an engraved brass dial.
18TH CENTURY WATKIN OWEN LLANRWST 8 DAY OAK LONGCASE CLOCK
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An eight-day longcase clock, commonly known as a grandfather clock, is a tall, floor-standing pendulum clock powered by weights that require winding once every eight days. Popularised during the Georgian era, these clocks represented both technological precision and cabinetmaking skill.

Cases were primarily crafted from regional hardwoods such as oak, walnut, or mahogany, often featuring solid or veneered timber construction. Clock dials during the 18th century were typically constructed from cast brass with applied silvered chapter rings or, later in the century, painted sheet iron.

Authentic 18th-century examples display period-correct joinery, such as hand-cut dovetails and saw marks inside the casing. The movement should match the dial design and case proportions, featuring cast brass spandrels, hand-engraved maker signatures, and period mechanical components.

Position the longcase clock as a vertical focal point in a hallway, dining space, or drawing room. Pairing dark or medium oak timber tones against neutral plaster or muted paint palettes allows the wood grain and brass dial work to stand out.

Keep the timber case in a climate-controlled environment away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent shrinkage or warping. Mechanical movements require regular professional lubrication and cleaning every five to seven years by a qualified horologist.
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