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Chinoiserie Musical Chiming Grandmother Longcase Clock
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Chinoiserie Musical Chiming Grandmother Longcase Clock

1900 - 1920
Sold 16 February 2025 · Heydays Antiques
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Description

Beautiful Early 20th Century Chinoiserie and Tortoiseshell Finished Small Longcase or Grandmother Clock.

Height 72in (6ft) or 183cm (Total including Finial 74.5in or 189cm)

Attractive Raised Decoration over Tortoiseshell Effect Case

Good Quality Three Train Movement Playing Mellow Westminster Chimes of Increasing Length through the Quarters and then Finishing Off with Striking the Hours on the O’clock.

The 8 Day Movement has been Checked, Serviced & Tested to be in Good & Full Working Order.

Please Contact Robert Via Messaging or on 07899 058752 to Discuss. Viewing By Appointment Welcome but a Video of the Chimes can be sent. Please Supply Your Postcode For Delivery & Set Up Options. In most Cases Robert Will Do these If He Can.

Physical Dimensions
Height
189cm (74.41")
Width
32.2cm (12.68")
Depth
22.5cm (8.86")
Declaration

Heydays Antiques has dated this Chinoiserie Longcase Grandfather Clock to the Edwardian era.

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SA1120532
Dealers Internal Reference
Bd06HanLon591
Description
Beautiful Early 20th Century Chinoiserie and Tortoiseshell Finished Small Longcase or Grandmother Clock.

Height 72in (6ft) or 183cm (Total including Finial 74.5in or 189cm)

Attractive Raised Decoration over Tortoiseshell Effect Case

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Good Quality Three Train Movement Playing Mellow Westminster Chimes of Increasing Length through the Quarters and then Finishing Off with Striking the Hours on the O’clock.
Heydays Antiques
fig 1. A tall, slender wooden longcase clock finished in red lacquer with intricate gold and polychrome handpainted oriental landscape motifs, featuring a brass dial and chiming mechanism.
fig 1. Chinoiserie Musical Chiming Grandmother Longcase Clock

The 8 Day Movement has been Checked, Serviced & Tested to be in Good & Full Working Order.

Please Contact Robert Via Messaging or on 07899 058752 to Discuss. Viewing By Appointment Welcome but a Video of the Chimes can be sent. Please Supply Your Postcode For Delivery & Set Up Options. In most Cases Robert Will Do these If He Can.

Height
189cm (74.41")
Width
32.2cm (12.68")
Depth
22.5cm (8.86")
Date of Manufacture

Heydays Antiques has dated this Chinoiserie Longcase Grandfather Clock to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1120532
Dealers Internal Ref
Bd06HanLon591
Heydays Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2012

Specialising in personal attention for 17/18/19th c traditional longcase clocks & early 20th c triple weight quarter chiming musical clocks

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Archive I A tall, slender wooden longcase clock finished in red lacquer with intricate gold and polychrome handpainted oriental landscape motifs, featuring a brass dial and chiming mechanism. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Chinoiserie Musical Chiming Grandmother Longcase Clock

Archive II A tall, slender wooden longcase clock finished in red lacquer with intricate gold and polychrome handpainted oriental landscape motifs, featuring a brass dial and chiming mechanism. View II
Archive III A tall, slender wooden longcase clock finished in red lacquer with intricate gold and polychrome handpainted oriental landscape motifs, featuring a brass dial and chiming mechanism. View III
Archive IV A tall, slender wooden longcase clock finished in red lacquer with intricate gold and polychrome handpainted oriental landscape motifs, featuring a brass dial and chiming mechanism. View IV
Archive V A tall, slender wooden longcase clock finished in red lacquer with intricate gold and polychrome handpainted oriental landscape motifs, featuring a brass dial and chiming mechanism. View V
Archive VI A tall, slender wooden longcase clock finished in red lacquer with intricate gold and polychrome handpainted oriental landscape motifs, featuring a brass dial and chiming mechanism. View VI
Archive VII A tall, slender wooden longcase clock finished in red lacquer with intricate gold and polychrome handpainted oriental landscape motifs, featuring a brass dial and chiming mechanism. View VII
Archive VIII A tall, slender wooden longcase clock finished in red lacquer with intricate gold and polychrome handpainted oriental landscape motifs, featuring a brass dial and chiming mechanism. View VIII
Archive IX A tall, slender wooden longcase clock finished in red lacquer with intricate gold and polychrome handpainted oriental landscape motifs, featuring a brass dial and chiming mechanism. View IX
Archive X A tall, slender wooden longcase clock finished in red lacquer with intricate gold and polychrome handpainted oriental landscape motifs, featuring a brass dial and chiming mechanism. View X
Archive XI A tall, slender wooden longcase clock finished in red lacquer with intricate gold and polychrome handpainted oriental landscape motifs, featuring a brass dial and chiming mechanism. View XI
Archive XII A tall, slender wooden longcase clock finished in red lacquer with intricate gold and polychrome handpainted oriental landscape motifs, featuring a brass dial and chiming mechanism. View XII
Archive XIII A tall, slender wooden longcase clock finished in red lacquer with intricate gold and polychrome handpainted oriental landscape motifs, featuring a brass dial and chiming mechanism. View XIII
Archive XIV A tall, slender wooden longcase clock finished in red lacquer with intricate gold and polychrome handpainted oriental landscape motifs, featuring a brass dial and chiming mechanism. View XIV
Archive XV A tall, slender wooden longcase clock finished in red lacquer with intricate gold and polychrome handpainted oriental landscape motifs, featuring a brass dial and chiming mechanism. View XV
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Telephone 07899 058 752
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Milton Keynes
Buckinghamshire
United Kingdom

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A tall, slender wooden longcase clock finished in red lacquer with intricate gold and polychrome handpainted oriental landscape motifs, featuring a brass dial and chiming mechanism.
Chinoiserie Musical Chiming Grandmother Longcase Clock
Ref: SA1120532
A tall, slender wooden longcase clock finished in red lacquer with intricate gold and polychrome handpainted oriental landscape motifs, featuring a brass dial and chiming mechanism.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • Object[Clocks]
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • Style[Chinoiserie]
  • Material[Wood, Lacquer, Brass, Gilt]
  • Colour[Red, Gold, Multicoloured]
  • MotifsLacquered finish, Gilt oriental landscapes, Turned hood pillars, Arched dial
  • SizeH 189 cm (74 in) x W 32.2 cm (13 in) x D 22.5 cm (9 in)

FAQs

Chinoiserie longcase clocks feature European interpretations of traditional Chinese artistic motifs, typically executed in raised lacquer and gilt decoration on a wooden case enclosing a weight-driven mechanical movement.

These pieces are constructed from timber carcases treated with multiple layers of gesso and lacquer, then meticulously hand-painted, gilded, and polished, housing brass or iron mechanical gear trains.

Authenticity is assessed by inspecting the ageing of the lacquer finish, hand-cut brass movement components, signature engravings on the dial, and traditional joinery methods within the wooden case.

Position the piece as a focal point in a neutral or complementary colour scheme, allowing the intricate hand-painted surface details to serve as functional art without visual clutter.

Keep the clock away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent lacquer cracking, maintain a stable room temperature, and have the mechanical movement professionally serviced every few years.
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