What do brass cased clock weights do?

These weights provide the downward gravitational force that powers the gear train of a weight-driven clock movement. As they slowly descend down the trunk or wall, they turn the drums that operate the time, strike, or chime functions. They must match the exact mass required by the specific movement to ensure accurate timekeeping. Too much weight damages the escapement, while too little causes the clock to stop.

How do I know the correct weight for my clock?

The correct weight is determined by the drop distance, the gear ratios, and the pendulum length of the specific movement. Original weights are stamped or balanced specifically for the clock they were paired with during manufacture. Matching replacement weights requires knowing the exact total mass needed to drive the train without forcing the escapement. Heavier weights are required for multi-train chiming movements compared to simple timepieces.

Are these weights filled with lead?

Yes, the brass shell acts primarily as an outer decorative and protective container for a denser core material. Iron shot or solid lead is poured inside to reach the heavy mass necessary for the clock. Handling these items requires care due to the heavy internal metal core. The brass casing keeps the toxic lead securely sealed away during everyday use.

How do eighteenth-century weights differ from Victorian ones?

Eighteenth-century brass weights typically feature hand-formed seams and simple iron loop attachments suited to Georgian longcase clocks. They display the slightly uneven surfaces characteristic of early sheet metal working techniques. Victorian and later regulator weights often exhibit more uniform industrial production methods to supply Vienna regulators and precision wall clocks. Their construction reflects standardised workshop practices of the nineteenth century.

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Brass cased clock weights provide the essential drive for longcase and wall clocks while adding a gleam of polished metal to the movement.

Fine Quality Antique Edwardian Oak Triple Weight Chiming Grandmother Clock

1900 - 1920

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Fine Quality Antique Edwardian Oak Triple Weight Chiming Grandmother Clock

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£3,250

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19th century

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Fantastic Quality Antique 19th Century Walnut Double Weight Wall Clock

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£1,395

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19th century

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Excellent German Vienna Wall Clock

From Its About Time

£895

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A Fine Georgian London Mahogany Longcase Clock C1770 - Francis Perigal of Bond Street

18th century

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A Fine Georgian London Mahogany Longcase Clock C1770 - Francis Perigal of Bond Street

From S J Bean Clocks & Antiques

£8,495

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18th century

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Cottage Geo III Walnut Long Case Clock.

From Country Homes Antiques Stirling

£800

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Antique Musical Chiming Mahogany Longcase Grandfather Clock Lister & Sons

19th century

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Antique Musical Chiming Mahogany Longcase Grandfather Clock Lister & Sons

From N Wilson Antiques Clocks

£2,000

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1900 - 1920

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Fine Monumental Musical Long Case Clock

From John Howkins Antiques

£6,250

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Edwardian Mahogany Longcase Grandfather Clock

1900 - 1920

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Edwardian Mahogany Longcase Grandfather Clock

From The Antique Shop

£6,995

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Pair 18th C Brass Cased Longcase Clock Weights

18th century

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Pair 18th C Brass Cased Longcase Clock Weights

From Cross Antiques

£225

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19th century

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Regulator Clock

From Gaylords Antiques

£850

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Listings feature brass weights paired with oak, mahogany, walnut, and ebonised wood clock cases spanning the Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian periods.

19th century

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Grande Sonnerie Vienna Regulator

From Chalfont Clocks

£3,950

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Early Georgian Oak Grandfather Longcase Clock

18th century

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Early Georgian Oak Grandfather Longcase Clock

From Heydays Antiques

£1,795

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Grande Sonnerie Gustav Becker Triple Weight Vienna Regulator

19th century

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Grande Sonnerie Gustav Becker Triple Weight Vienna Regulator

From S J Bean Clocks & Antiques

£1,995

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18th century

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Oak Long Case Clock

From Hedley Wilson

£2,250

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Biedermeier Vienna Regulator Wall Clock Circa 1850

19th century

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Biedermeier Vienna Regulator Wall Clock Circa 1850

From Pap Antiques and Restoration Ltd

£899

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18th century

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Small 18th Century Oak Grandfather Long Case Clock 11in Dial

From Heydays Antiques

£1,195

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Brass Cased Clock Weights

Fine Quality Antique Edwardian Oak Triple Weight Chiming Grandmother Clock

Fantastic Quality Antique 19th Century Walnut Double Weight Wall Clock

Excellent German Vienna Wall Clock

A Fine Georgian London Mahogany Longcase Clock C1770 - Francis Perigal of Bond Street

Cottage Geo III Walnut Long Case Clock.

Antique Musical Chiming Mahogany Longcase Grandfather Clock Lister & Sons

Fine Monumental Musical Long Case Clock

Edwardian Mahogany Longcase Grandfather Clock

Pair 18th C Brass Cased Longcase Clock Weights

Regulator Clock

Grande Sonnerie Vienna Regulator

Early Georgian Oak Grandfather Longcase Clock

Grande Sonnerie Gustav Becker Triple Weight Vienna Regulator

Oak Long Case Clock

Biedermeier Vienna Regulator Wall Clock Circa 1850

Small 18th Century Oak Grandfather Long Case Clock 11in Dial

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