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19th C Moon Dial Longcase Long Case Grandfather Clock

Name: 19th C Moon Dial Longcase Long Case Grandfather Clock
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1136763
Price: 950 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

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Description

A handsome Moon Dial Longcase clock by Henry Ellis of Exeter. He is listed as working there from 1815.

The case is in the most beautifully figured mahogany with contrasting ebony details. It is a beautiful colour and is in excellent condition.

The good quality 8 day movement strikes the hours on a bell and has a very decorative painted dial. It has a subsidiary seconds dial, date window and displays the phase of the moon to the arch.

The movement looks to have recently been serviced and is in good working order and keeping time.

Free local delivery and set up (60mls), national and international delivery arranged at cost

Date of Manufacture

Cross Antiques has dated this Antique Longcase Grandfather Clock to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

220cm (86.61")

Width

51cm (20.08")

Depth

24cm (9.45")

Reference Numbers

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SA1136763

Description

A handsome Moon Dial Longcase clock by Henry Ellis of Exeter. He is listed as working there from 1815.

The case is in the most beautifully figured mahogany with contrasting ebony details. It is a beautiful colour and is in excellent condition.

fig 1. An upright antique longcase clock featuring a painted moon dial face, arched hood, fluted columns, and a figured wooden trunk door. — fig 1. 19th C Moon Dial Longcase Long Case Grandfather Clock

The good quality 8 day movement strikes the hours on a bell and has a very decorative painted dial. It has a subsidiary seconds dial, date window and displays the phase of the moon to the arch.

The movement looks to have recently been serviced and is in good working order and keeping time.

Free local delivery and set up (60mls), national and international delivery arranged at cost

Date of Manufacture

Cross Antiques has dated this Antique Longcase Grandfather Clock to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

220cm (86.61")

Width

51cm (20.08")

Depth

24cm (9.45")

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1136763

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Longcase clocks, commonly known as grandfather clocks, originated in Britain following the introduction of the anchor escapement by Robert Hooke around 1670. They evolved from wall-mounted clocks into tall, floor-standing cabinets designed to protect the pendulum and weights from dust and disturbance.

These clocks are typically constructed from local and imported hardwoods such as oak, walnut, mahogany, and sometimes pine beneath veneers. Traditional cabinet-making techniques involve dovetail joints, hand-cut joinery, and brass movements featuring iron or brass gears and hand-painted dials.

Authenticity is assessed by examining the movement for hand-filed teeth, the dial for hand-painted details or genuine engraving, and the timber for natural ageing, shrinkage cracks, and original construction methods rather than modern fixings.

A grandfather clock serves as a focal point in contemporary spaces when placed against a neutral wall, allowing its architectural timber grain and classic dial to provide a contrasting traditional element to minimalist or modern decor.

Preservation involves keeping the clock away from direct sunlight, central heating vents, and damp environments to protect the wood and veneer. Professional mechanical servicing every few years ensures the internal gears remain clean and functioning correctly.

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