How do I date a grandfather clock dial?

Square brass dials without arches typically point to the mid-eighteenth century, while arched brass dials and painted iron faces usually indicate the later eighteenth or nineteenth century. Maker signatures and stylistic clues in the spandrels help narrow the decade further. Changes in font styles, engraving depth, and the presence of moon rollers also provide clear chronological markers for collectors studying regional British clockmaking.

What is the difference between brass and painted dials?

Brass dials were dominant through the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, featuring engraved details and applied silvered brass chapter rings. Painted iron dials emerged later in the Georgian period, offering vibrant coloured decoration and floral scenes. Both materials remained in use concurrently for a period, but painted dials became the standard choice for nineteenth-century provincial clockmakers.

What does a moon phase dial do?

A moon phase dial tracks the lunar month across a fifty-nine-day cycle using two painted moons on a rotating disc behind the dial arch. It kept rural communities informed of tides and moonlight for evening travel. Today, collectors prize these complications for the intricate artistry involved in painting the lunar discs and the mechanical gear train required to drive them.

Are smaller longcase clocks rare?

Smaller longcase clocks, often termed grandmother clocks, generally date from the Edwardian period or the early twentieth century rather than the Georgian era. Their compact proportions made them suitable for smaller domestic spaces. Genuine eighteenth-century examples with reduced dimensions, often termed small longcase clocks, do exist from provincial makers but appear less frequently on the market.

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When you search for grandfather clock dial, you are looking at the brass and painted faces that record time across the Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian periods.

Scottish Victorian Mahogany Longcase Clock

19th century

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Scottish Victorian Mahogany Longcase Clock

From Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

£1,250

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18th century

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Walnut Longcase Clock Langley Bradley

From Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd.

£12,500

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An Impressive Bristol Longcase Clock with Moonphase by

18th century

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An Impressive Bristol Longcase Clock with Moonphase by

From P A Oxley Antique Clocks & Barometers

£13,500

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Small Grandfather Mahogany Longcase Clock - Quarter Chiming

1920 - 1940

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Small Grandfather Mahogany Longcase Clock - Quarter Chiming

From Heydays Antiques

£1,495

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19th century

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A 19thc Pine 30 Hour Grandfather Clock

From Robert Dee

£195

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Outstanding Quality Antique George III Oak Arched Dial Long Case Clock

19th century

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Outstanding Quality Antique George III Oak Arched Dial Long Case Clock

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£3,900

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Thomas Hall – Romsey – Mahogany Longcase Clock with Moonphase

18th century

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Thomas Hall – Romsey – Mahogany Longcase Clock with Moonphase

From The Antique Clock Co.

£12,500

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Georgian Brass Face Eight Day Oak Case Grandfather Clock

19th century

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Georgian Brass Face Eight Day Oak Case Grandfather Clock

From Harrison Antique Furniture

£1,250

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Small Oak & Mahogany 8 Day Grandfather Long Case Clock

18th century

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Small Oak & Mahogany 8 Day Grandfather Long Case Clock

From Heydays Antiques

£1,395

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Superb Chippendale Style Grandmother Clock

1900 - 1920

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Superb Chippendale Style Grandmother Clock

From John Howkins Antiques

£3,400

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Listings feature brass and painted iron dials housed within oak, mahogany, and walnut longcase clocks dating from the eighteenth to the early twentieth century.

18th century

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Georgian Oak Long-case Clock

From Harrison Antique Furniture

£690

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Charming Oak Longcase Clock – Richard Alexander – Devizes

18th century

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Charming Oak Longcase Clock – Richard Alexander – Devizes

From The Antique Clock Co.

£5,250

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Georgian Oak Grandfather Longcase Clock Richard Northen

18th century

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Georgian Oak Grandfather Longcase Clock Richard Northen

From Heydays Antiques

£1,265

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Longcase Clock by William Wady of Twickenham C1770

18th century

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Longcase Clock by William Wady of Twickenham C1770

From Salisbury Antiques Centre

£1,200

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An Elegant Longcase Clock by James Bullock of London with Associations to George Graham

18th century

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An Elegant Longcase Clock by James Bullock of London with Associations to George Graham

From P A Oxley Antique Clocks & Barometers

£18,250

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18th century

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Late 18th Century Scottish Longcase Clock by David Morice of Auchtermuchty

From Nick Brewster Art and Antiques

£1,200

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Grandfather Clock Dial

Scottish Victorian Mahogany Longcase Clock

Walnut Longcase Clock Langley Bradley

An Impressive Bristol Longcase Clock with Moonphase by

Small Grandfather Mahogany Longcase Clock - Quarter Chiming

A 19thc Pine 30 Hour Grandfather Clock

Outstanding Quality Antique George III Oak Arched Dial Long Case Clock

Thomas Hall – Romsey – Mahogany Longcase Clock with Moonphase

Georgian Brass Face Eight Day Oak Case Grandfather Clock

Small Oak & Mahogany 8 Day Grandfather Long Case Clock

Superb Chippendale Style Grandmother Clock

Georgian Oak Long-case Clock

Charming Oak Longcase Clock – Richard Alexander – Devizes

Georgian Oak Grandfather Longcase Clock Richard Northen

Longcase Clock by William Wady of Twickenham C1770

An Elegant Longcase Clock by James Bullock of London with Associations to George Graham

Late 18th Century Scottish Longcase Clock by David Morice of Auchtermuchty

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