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1920s Quarter Chiming Oak Grandmother Longcase Clock
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1920s Quarter Chiming Oak Grandmother Longcase Clock

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Heydays Antiques (Reserved for a buyer)
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Good Quality German 1920s Winterhalder - HAWINA - Quarter Chiming Musical Westminster 8 Day Triple Weight Movement With Strike / Silent Dial.

Attractive Oak Grandmother/Small Grandfather Longcase with Barley Twist Hood Columns and Full Length Bevelled Glazed Trunk Door. Raised on Bun Feet.

76in (6ft 4in) or 193cm High.

The Movement has been Checked, Serviced & Tested - Good Working Order with Mellow Notes.

Please contact Robert via the Website Messaging or on 07899 058752 to Discuss.

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Date of Manufacture

Heydays Antiques has dated this Oak Grandmother Longcase Clock to the 1920s.

Independent Date Check ID 09652707
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques Date1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 95-110 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1920s:
Barley-twist hood columns: popular in British and German cabinetmaking during the 1920s.
Pin-barrel musical movement on rod gongs: standard chiming clock engineering of the 1920s.
Silvered chapter ring with cast corner spandrels: revival dial work from this era.
Bevelled glass plate in the trunk door: typical machine-ground glass of the inter-war period.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
193cm (75.98")
Width
43.7cm (17.20")
Depth
27cm (10.63")
Reference Numbers
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SA1236101
Dealers Internal Reference
Be03AJ129t200gng
Description
Good Quality German 1920s Winterhalder - HAWINA - Quarter Chiming Musical Westminster 8 Day Triple Weight Movement With Strike / Silent Dial.
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Attractive Oak Grandmother/Small Grandfather Longcase with Barley Twist Hood Columns and Full Length Bevelled Glazed Trunk Door.
Heydays Antiques

Raised on Bun Feet.

fig 1. A 1920s dark oak grandmother longcase clock featuring an arched top hood, barley twist columns, brass dial, and glazed door displaying weights.
fig 1. 1920s Quarter Chiming Oak Grandmother Longcase Clock

76in (6ft 4in) or 193cm High.

The Movement has been Checked, Serviced & Tested - Good Working Order with Mellow Notes.

Please contact Robert via the Website Messaging or on 07899 058752 to Discuss.

Please Supply Your Postcode for Delivery & Set Up Options.

Viewing by Appointment Welcome

Date of Manufacture

Heydays Antiques has dated this Oak Grandmother Longcase Clock to the 1920s.

Independent Date Report ID 09652707
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques dating1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 95-110 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1920s:
Barley-twist hood columns: popular in British and German cabinetmaking during the 1920s.
Pin-barrel musical movement on rod gongs: standard chiming clock engineering of the 1920s.
Silvered chapter ring with cast corner spandrels: revival dial work from this era.
Bevelled glass plate in the trunk door: typical machine-ground glass of the inter-war period.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
193cm (75.98")
Width
43.7cm (17.20")
Depth
27cm (10.63")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1236101
Dealers Internal Ref
Be03AJ129t200gng
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 1920s dark oak grandmother longcase clock featuring an arched top hood, barley twist columns, brass dial, and glazed door displaying weights.

1920s Quarter Chiming Oak Grandmother Longcase Clock

Archive II A 1920s dark oak grandmother longcase clock featuring an arched top hood, barley twist columns, brass dial, and glazed door displaying weights. View II
Archive III A 1920s dark oak grandmother longcase clock featuring an arched top hood, barley twist columns, brass dial, and glazed door displaying weights. View III
Archive IV A 1920s dark oak grandmother longcase clock featuring an arched top hood, barley twist columns, brass dial, and glazed door displaying weights. View IV
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A 1920s dark oak grandmother longcase clock featuring an arched top hood, barley twist columns, brass dial, and glazed door displaying weights.
1920s Quarter Chiming Oak Grandmother Longcase Clock
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  • ObjectLongcase Clocks
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleJacobean Revival
  • MaterialOak, Brass, Glass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsBarley twist columns, Arched hood, Brass spandrels, Glazed trunk door
  • SizeH 193 cm (76 in) x W 43.7 cm (17 in) x D 27 cm (11 in)

This 1920s Jacobean Revival grandmother longcase clock is constructed from oak with a dark brown finish, featuring glass and brass elements. The tall case includes an arched hood supported by barley twist columns, a full-length glazed trunk door revealing three brass weights and a pendulum, and a square base raised on bun feet. The brass clock face displays ornate corner spandrels, Roman numerals, and a smaller strike-silent dial positioned above the main chapter ring. Standing 193 cm high, 43.7 cm wide, and 27 cm deep, the floor-standing timepiece operates with an eight-day triple-weight quarter-chiming movement. It serves as a traditional statement timekeeper suited for placement in a hallway, study, or living room within a home today.

FAQs

A grandmother clock is a floor-standing mechanical clock that emerged in the early twentieth century as a smaller, slimmer alternative to traditional grandfather clocks. Typically ranging between five and six feet in height, these clocks were designed to fit into smaller modern living spaces while retaining traditional chiming mechanisms.

During the 1920s, longcase clocks were predominantly crafted using solid oak or mahogany cases, often featuring brass or silvered metal dials. Internal mechanisms were constructed with brass gearing, steel arbors, and heavy brass weights suspended by chains.

Pieces from this era often feature Jacobean or Edwardian Revival design elements, such as barley twist columns, moulded plinth bases, and geometric panelling. The movements typically include quarter-chiming functions (such as Westminster or Whittington chimes) and brass-engraved or spandrel-adorned dials with subsidiary selector dials.

Place the clock in a hallway, foyer, or living room alcove as a functional focal point. Pairing dark oak horological pieces with neutral wall palettes and structured architectural elements balances traditional craftsmanship with modern design.

Position the clock away from direct heat sources and damp environments to prevent wood warping. Clean the oak cabinet using a soft cloth and apply natural beeswax occasionally, ensuring the movement is wound regularly and serviced by a professional horologist every five years.
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