What traditional materials and movements were used in eighteenth-century longcase clocks?

These clocks typically feature solid oak or mahogany cases housing brass eight-day or thirty-hour mechanical gear movements driven by hanging weights.

How do you style an antique grandfather clock in a contemporary interior?

Position the clock against a neutral wall in a hallway or living space to let its historical architectural presence act as a focal point.

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A George III Period Oak 8 Day Grandfather Clock by Benjamin Barlow of Oldham.

Name: A George III Period Oak 8 Day Grandfather Clock by Benjamin Barlow of Oldham.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1104403
Price: 1250 GBP
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A George III Period Oak 8 Day Grandfather Clock By Benjamin Barlow Of Oldham.

Having a silvered dial and chapter ring with a date and moon phase wheel and housing an 8 day movement. The case having a pierced fretwork pediment with a broken swan neck cornice and eagle and ball finials and a vere eglamise glass panel. The case made in oak with mahogany columns and cross banding. Raised on bracket feet. English circa 1780-1800.

Fully working, fully overhauled and guaranteed

Dimensions: 89” high x Hood 19” wide x Case 22” wide x 8” deep

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Christian Davies Antiques Ltd has dated this George III Grandfather Clock to the Georgian era.

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A George III Period Oak 8 Day Grandfather Clock By Benjamin Barlow Of Oldham.

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A George III Period Oak 8 Day Grandfather Clock By Benjamin Barlow Of Oldham.

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Having a silvered dial and chapter ring with a date and moon phase wheel and housing an 8 day movement.

Christian Davies Antiques Ltd

The case having a pierced fretwork pediment with a broken swan neck cornice and eagle and ball finials and a vere eglamise glass panel. The case made in oak with mahogany columns and cross banding. Raised on bracket feet. English circa 1780-1800.

Fully working, fully overhauled and guaranteed

Dimensions: 89” high x Hood 19” wide x Case 22” wide x 8” deep

Date of Manufacture

Christian Davies Antiques Ltd has dated this George III Grandfather Clock to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

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SA1104403

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A George III Period Oak 8 Day Grandfather Clock By Benjamin Barlow Of Oldham.

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Christian Davies Antiques Ltd

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Quality furniture particularly from the late victorian and edwardian period.

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Christian Davies Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA CINOA

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A tall dark oak George III longcase clock featuring a carved swan neck pediment and a white dial face.

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The George III period spans from 1760 to 1820, characterised by refined proportions, architectural elements such as swan neck pediments, and high-grade timber craftsmanship.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-painted or engraved brass dial faces, maker signatures, period timber patination, and traditional joinery methods without modern metal fasteners.

Keep the clock away from direct sunlight and heat sources, ensure it stands level on the floor, and have the mechanical movement serviced by a professional horologist every few years.

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A George III Period Oak 8 Day Grandfather Clock by Benjamin Barlow of Oldham.

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