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18th Cent Welsh Longcase Long Case Grandfather Clock
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18th Cent Welsh Longcase Long Case Grandfather Clock

18th century
Sold 18 February 2025 · Cross Antiques
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Description

A very smart 18th by Thomas Davies of Carmarthen (Wales). He is listed as working there from 1782 to 1835.

It has a very good quality mahogany case with beautifully figured veneers. It stands on a paneled base with original bracket feet. The long trunk door has its original lock and key. The hood has bold reeded columns and a swan neck pedement with turned wood patria and brass ball and eagle finial.

The good quality 8 day movement strikes the hours on a bell and has a very smart silvered dial with subsidiary seconds dial and date indicator. It has a nice pair of matching weights and pendulum that look original.

The case is in good unrestored condition and has retained its original finish. The movement is also in good condition, running well and keeping good time.

The maximum dimensions are:

225cm (88.5") high

56cm (22") wide

28cm (11") deep

Free local delivery and setup (30mls), national and international delivery arranged at cost.

Date of Manufacture

Cross Antiques has dated this Welsh Grandfather Clock to the Georgian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
225cm (88.58")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Reference Numbers
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SA1094516
Description
A very smart 18th by Thomas Davies of Carmarthen (Wales). He is listed as working there from 1782 to 1835.

It has a very good quality mahogany case with beautifully figured veneers. It stands on a paneled base with original bracket feet. The long trunk door has its original lock and key.

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The hood has bold reeded columns and a swan neck pedement with turned wood patria and brass ball and eagle finial.
Cross Antiques
fig 1. A close-up view of the hood and painted dial of an 18th-century mahogany Welsh longcase clock with classical architectural detailing.
fig 1. 18th Cent Welsh Longcase Long Case Grandfather Clock

The good quality 8 day movement strikes the hours on a bell and has a very smart silvered dial with subsidiary seconds dial and date indicator. It has a nice pair of matching weights and pendulum that look original.

fig 2. A close-up view of the hood and painted dial of an 18th-century mahogany Welsh longcase clock with classical architectural detailing.
fig 2. 18th Cent Welsh Longcase Long Case Grandfather Clock

The case is in good unrestored condition and has retained its original finish. The movement is also in good condition, running well and keeping good time.

The maximum dimensions are:

225cm (88.5") high

56cm (22") wide

28cm (11") deep

Free local delivery and setup (30mls), national and international delivery arranged at cost.

Date of Manufacture

Cross Antiques has dated this Welsh Grandfather Clock to the Georgian era.

Height
225cm (88.58")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
28cm (11.02")
Reference Numbers
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SA1094516
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Archive I A close-up view of the hood and painted dial of an 18th-century mahogany Welsh longcase clock with classical architectural detailing. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

18th Cent Welsh Longcase Long Case Grandfather Clock

Archive II A close-up view of the hood and painted dial of an 18th-century mahogany Welsh longcase clock with classical architectural detailing. View II
Archive III A close-up view of the hood and painted dial of an 18th-century mahogany Welsh longcase clock with classical architectural detailing. View III
Archive IV A close-up view of the hood and painted dial of an 18th-century mahogany Welsh longcase clock with classical architectural detailing. View IV
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Telephone 01491 612324 or 07771 746612
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South Oxfordshire
United Kingdom

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Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/cross
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Items Sold 655
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A close-up view of the hood and painted dial of an 18th-century mahogany Welsh longcase clock with classical architectural detailing.
18th Cent Welsh Longcase Long Case Grandfather Clock
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A close-up view of the hood and painted dial of an 18th-century mahogany Welsh longcase clock with classical architectural detailing.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectClocks
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Painted Metal
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsSwan neck pediment, Fluted columns, Painted dial, Brass finial
  • SizeH 225 cm (89 in) x W 56 cm (22 in) x D 28 cm (11 in)

FAQs

A Welsh longcase clock, commonly known as a grandfather clock, is a tall pendulum-driven timekeeper produced in Wales during the 18th and 19th centuries, frequently featuring regional stylistic variations in cabinetry and painted dial artwork.

These clocks were typically constructed using native or imported hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, walnut, or pine for the case, housing brass mechanical movements, lead weights, and iron or brass dials.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate hand-cut screws, hand-engraved or hand-painted dials showing signs of natural ageing, and secondary timbers consistent with the region of origin.

Position the clock against a neutral wall in a hallway or living space to let its architectural timber frame serve as a sculptural focal point, contrasting traditional craftsmanship with clean, contemporary surroundings.

Keep the clock away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent wood splitting, ensure it is positioned on a level surface, and have the mechanical movement professionally serviced every few years.
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