What is a chinoiserie clock?

A chinoiserie clock is a timekeeper decorated with European interpretations of East Asian art, typically featuring gold designs on a lacquered wooden background. These pieces range from tall floor-standing models to compact mantel clocks. They serve both a practical timekeeping function and a decorative role, bringing colour and pattern into a room through traditional lacquer techniques.

How do I date a lacquer clock?

Dating relies on examining the construction of the wooden case, the style of the dial, and the signature of the maker if one is present. Earlier examples from the eighteenth century show distinct dial proportions and movement mounting methods compared to later revivals. Materials and hinge types also provide clues, as cabinetmaking standards shifted between the Georgian era and the twentieth-century revival periods.

Where should I place a longcase clock?

Longcase clocks require a stable, dry interior wall with a firm floor surface to keep the pendulum swinging evenly. Hallways, living rooms, and landings offer suitable spaces where the height and visual weight of the case can anchor the room. Avoid placing mechanical clocks near direct heat sources, damp areas, or locations exposed to strong sunlight that might affect the lacquer finish.

What maintenance do these clocks need?

Mechanical clocks require regular winding according to their train design, whether eight-day or thirty-hour movements. Professional servicing every few years ensures the brass gears, pivots, and escapements remain clean and properly lubricated. The lacquered wooden case benefits from gentle dusting with a soft cloth, avoiding harsh modern chemical polishes that can damage the delicate gilt surface.

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A gilt chinoiserie clock brings oriental lacquer and gilt decoration together with precision clockwork for a striking interior statement.

Louis XVI White Marble and Ormolu Mantel Clock

18th century

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Louis XVI White Marble and Ormolu Mantel Clock

From Walton House Antiques

£5,650

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Massive Antique Chinese Blue & White & Gilt Bronze Mounted Bracket Mantel Clock

19th century

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Massive Antique Chinese Blue & White & Gilt Bronze Mounted Bracket Mantel Clock

From N Wilson Antiques Clocks

£1,375

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Chinoiserie Longcase Clock by Gardner of London

18th century

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Chinoiserie Longcase Clock by Gardner of London

From P A Oxley Antique Clocks & Barometers

£9,850

3+ MONTHS AGO

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18th century

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Lacquered Long Case Automaton Clock

From Hedley Wilson

£5,250

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Rare Chinoiserie Grandmother Clock with Westminster Chime. Good Quality Case & Movement. Circa 1920

1900 - 1920

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Rare Chinoiserie Grandmother Clock with Westminster Chime. Good Quality Case & Movement. Circa 1920

From Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria

£750

3+ MONTHS AGO

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1920 - 1940

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Green Chinoiserie Mantel Clock

From Worboys Antiques

£440

3+ MONTHS AGO

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1900 - 1920

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Small Chinoiserie Mantel Clock

From Worboys Antiques

£550

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Moser Inkwell Clock with Chaff-cutter Escapement

19th century

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Moser Inkwell Clock with Chaff-cutter Escapement

From Leigh Extence Antique Clocks

£5,500

3+ MONTHS AGO

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18th century

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A Mid 18th Century Chinoiserie Lacquered Long Case Clock

From Buckingham Interiors

£1,950

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Large French Enamel Panelled Crystal Regulator Clock 1880s

19th century

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Large French Enamel Panelled Crystal Regulator Clock 1880s

From Arundel Clocks

£3,600

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Listings feature longcase clocks, mantel clocks, and bracket clocks spanning the Georgian era, the nineteenth century, and twentieth-century revival movements.

18th century

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Lacquered Long Case Green Clock

From Hedley Wilson

£6,400

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Green and Gold Lacquered Striking Bracket Clock - Chater & Son - London

18th century

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Green and Gold Lacquered Striking Bracket Clock - Chater & Son - London

From The Antique Clock Co.

£11,950

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Red and Gold Lacquered Striking Bracket Clock with Alarm - James Smith - London

18th century

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Red and Gold Lacquered Striking Bracket Clock with Alarm - James Smith - London

From The Antique Clock Co.

£12,950

3+ MONTHS AGO

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18th century

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Lacquered Long Case Clock

From Hedley Wilson

£7,500

3+ MONTHS AGO

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18th century

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Lacquered Long Case Clock

From Hedley Wilson

£5,650

3+ MONTHS AGO

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18th century

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Long Case Clock

From Hedley Wilson

£5,200

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Gilt Chinoiserie Clock

Louis XVI White Marble and Ormolu Mantel Clock

Massive Antique Chinese Blue & White & Gilt Bronze Mounted Bracket Mantel Clock

Chinoiserie Longcase Clock by Gardner of London

Lacquered Long Case Automaton Clock

Rare Chinoiserie Grandmother Clock with Westminster Chime. Good Quality Case & Movement. Circa 1920

Green Chinoiserie Mantel Clock

Small Chinoiserie Mantel Clock

Moser Inkwell Clock with Chaff-cutter Escapement

A Mid 18th Century Chinoiserie Lacquered Long Case Clock

Large French Enamel Panelled Crystal Regulator Clock 1880s

Lacquered Long Case Green Clock

Green and Gold Lacquered Striking Bracket Clock - Chater & Son - London

Red and Gold Lacquered Striking Bracket Clock with Alarm - James Smith - London

Lacquered Long Case Clock

Lacquered Long Case Clock

Long Case Clock

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