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Early 19th C. 8 Day Oak Grandfather Longcase Clock Striking the Hour on a Bell John Bishop of Sherborne Dorset
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Early 19th C. 8 Day Oak Grandfather Longcase Clock Striking the Hour on a Bell John Bishop of Sherborne Dorset

18th century
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Charming Early 19th Century West Country Oak Longcase with Long Trunk Door by John Bishop Born in 1786 Working at Rimpton (Somerset) and then Cheap Street of Sherborne Dorset Circa 1832-52. Only 205cm or 80.7in high. The Painted Dial with Attractive Floral and Anchor Decorations in the Corners, Seconds Dial and Date Aperture. The Hood with Gilt Corinthian Ends.

The 8 Day Movement has been Checked, Oiled and Tested to be in Good and Full Antique Working Condition.

Please contact Robert via email or on 07899 058752 to Discuss. Collection and Viewing always Welcome. Delivery Options available and if practical he will personally do the Set Up

Please note: This Clock is currently Stored near Sherborne Dorset and not at Milton Keynes. So, it may not be instantly available for Viewing or Delivery.

Date of Manufacture

Heydays Antiques has dated this Oak Grandfather Clock to the Georgian era.

Independent Date Check ID 06752404
Dealer's Item DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 190-220 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE GEORGIAN ERA:
Painted white dial with all-over fine cracking: original early nineteenth-century surface.
Knopped brass pillars between the plates: Georgian movement construction.
Cast brass Corinthian capitals on the hood columns: classic Regency detailing.
Slotted wood screws in the case: made before machine threading became standard.
Natural wood shrinkage and deep colour across the oak case: long domestic use.

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
205cm (80.71")
Width
47cm (18.50")
Depth
27cm (10.63")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA821772
Dealers Internal Reference
Acr2105191
Description
Charming Early 19th Century West Country Oak Longcase with Long Trunk Door by John Bishop Born in 1786 Working at Rimpton (Somerset) and then Cheap Street of Sherborne Dorset Circa 1832-52. Only 205cm or 80.7in high.
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The Painted Dial with Attractive Floral and Anchor Decorations in the Corners, Seconds Dial and Date Aperture.
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The Hood with Gilt Corinthian Ends.

fig 1. An early nineteenth-century oak longcase clock featuring a hand-painted square dial with Roman numerals, corner anchor motifs, turned columns, and an open hood door.
fig 1. Early 19th C. 8 Day Oak Grandfather Longcase Clock Striking the Hour on a Bell John Bishop of Sherborne Dorset

The 8 Day Movement has been Checked, Oiled and Tested to be in Good and Full Antique Working Condition.

Please contact Robert via email or on 07899 058752 to Discuss. Collection and Viewing always Welcome. Delivery Options available and if practical he will personally do the Set Up

Please note: This Clock is currently Stored near Sherborne Dorset and not at Milton Keynes. So, it may not be instantly available for Viewing or Delivery.

Date of Manufacture

Heydays Antiques has dated this Oak Grandfather Clock to the Georgian era.

Independent Date Report ID 06752404
Dealer's Item DateGeorgian era
Sellingantiques datingGeorgian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 190-220 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Georgian era:
Painted white dial with all-over fine cracking: original early nineteenth-century surface.
Knopped brass pillars between the plates: Georgian movement construction.
Cast brass Corinthian capitals on the hood columns: classic Regency detailing.
Slotted wood screws in the case: made before machine threading became standard.
Natural wood shrinkage and deep colour across the oak case: long domestic use.

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
205cm (80.71")
Width
47cm (18.50")
Depth
27cm (10.63")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA821772
Dealers Internal Ref
Acr2105191
Heydays Antiques
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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 An early nineteenth-century oak longcase clock featuring a hand-painted square dial with Roman numerals, corner anchor motifs, turned columns, and an open hood door.

Early 19th C. 8 Day Oak Grandfather Longcase Clock Striking the Hour on a Bell John Bishop of Sherborne Dorset

Archive II An early nineteenth-century oak longcase clock featuring a hand-painted square dial with Roman numerals, corner anchor motifs, turned columns, and an open hood door. View II
Archive III An early nineteenth-century oak longcase clock featuring a hand-painted square dial with Roman numerals, corner anchor motifs, turned columns, and an open hood door. View III
Archive IV An early nineteenth-century oak longcase clock featuring a hand-painted square dial with Roman numerals, corner anchor motifs, turned columns, and an open hood door. View IV
Archive V An early nineteenth-century oak longcase clock featuring a hand-painted square dial with Roman numerals, corner anchor motifs, turned columns, and an open hood door. View V
Archive VI An early nineteenth-century oak longcase clock featuring a hand-painted square dial with Roman numerals, corner anchor motifs, turned columns, and an open hood door. View VI
Archive VII An early nineteenth-century oak longcase clock featuring a hand-painted square dial with Roman numerals, corner anchor motifs, turned columns, and an open hood door. View VII
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An early nineteenth-century oak longcase clock featuring a hand-painted square dial with Roman numerals, corner anchor motifs, turned columns, and an open hood door.
Early 19th C. 8 Day Oak Grandfather Longcase Clock Striking the Hour on a Bell John Bishop of Sherborne Dorset
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An early nineteenth-century oak longcase clock featuring a hand-painted square dial with Roman numerals, corner anchor motifs, turned columns, and an open hood door.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectClocks
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialOak, Brass, Glass, Iron
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsHand-painted dial, turned columns, anchor spandrels, square hood
  • SizeH 205 cm (81 in) x W 47 cm (19 in) x D 27 cm (11 in)

This early nineteenth-century Georgian grandfather longcase clock stands in warm brown oak with visible grain, brass, glass, and iron components. The square hood holds a hand-painted white dial with black Roman numerals, a subsidiary seconds dial, a calendar date aperture, and painted floral and anchor decorations in the corners. Flanking the dial are turned columns with gilt Corinthian capitals, while an open glass-panelled side door reveals the interior mechanism. The cabinet has distinct horizontal mouldings and a long trunk door below the dial. The piece measures 205 cm high, 47 cm wide, and 27 cm deep, requiring floor placement against a sturdy wall in a hallway, living room, or study where it can chime the hour on an eight-day movement.

FAQs

An eight-day longcase clock is a tall, weight-driven clock movement designed to run for a full week plus an additional day between manual windings. These movements traditionally utilise two weightsone powering the timekeeping pendulum mechanism and the other operating the hour-striking chime.

Georgian longcase clock cases were predominantly crafted from solid woods such as oak, mahogany, or walnut, sometimes featuring decorative veneers. The clock dials were made from brass or painted iron, while internal movements comprised brass gears, iron frames, and steel arbors.

Authentic pieces from this period typically display hand-painted iron dials, Roman numerals, and localized maker inscriptions indicating the town of origin. Look for hand-cut brass movement gears, joinery techniques such as hand-cut dovetails on the casing, and natural wood oxidation consistent with age.

A longcase clock serves as a focal architectural element when placed in an entry foyer, hallway, or dining space. Pairing dark oak or mahogany cases alongside modern neutral walls and clean-lined contemporary seating creates a balanced contrast between historic craftsmanship and minimalist modern design.

The wooden case should be kept away from direct heat sources and sunlight to prevent timber shrinkage, applying beeswax periodically for protection. Mechanical clockwork requires professional horological servicing every five to seven years to clean, oil, and balance the brass movement.
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