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.

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19th Century Longcase Clock by Charles Denham of Durham

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£950

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Magnificent Antique 8 Day Mahogany Inlaid Marquetry, Long Case Grand Father Musical Clock

1900 - 1920

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Magnificent Antique 8 Day Mahogany Inlaid Marquetry, Long Case Grand Father Musical Clock

From David Wolfenden Antiques

£12,750

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18th century

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Antique Walnut Long Case Clock.

From Hedley Wilson

£10,100

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Antique 30hr Long Case Clock by Ed Hemmins of Bicester Circa 1720

18th century

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Antique 30hr Long Case Clock by Ed Hemmins of Bicester Circa 1720

From Hedley Wilson

£2,800

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Edwardian Mahogany Longcase Grandfather Clock

1900 - 1920

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Edwardian Mahogany Longcase Grandfather Clock

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£6,995

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Victorian Oak Eight Day Grandfather Clock

19th century

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Victorian Oak Eight Day Grandfather Clock

From Harrison Antique Furniture

£790

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Antique 8 Day Long Case Clock by Yaxley West, Docking Circa 1820

19th century

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Antique 8 Day Long Case Clock by Yaxley West, Docking Circa 1820

From Hedley Wilson

£1,450

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Antique 8 Day Long Case Clock by Price Evans of Salop Circa 1770

18th century

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Antique 8 Day Long Case Clock by Price Evans of Salop Circa 1770

From Hedley Wilson

£2,750

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Antique 8 Day Long Case Clock by Hunsdon of Chelmsford Circa 1770

18th century

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Antique 8 Day Long Case Clock by Hunsdon of Chelmsford Circa 1770

From Hedley Wilson

£4,600

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Devonshire Longcase Clock by Long of Tiverton

19th century

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Devonshire Longcase Clock by Long of Tiverton

From P A Oxley Antique Clocks & Barometers

£5,500

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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.

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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Welsh 8 Day Arch Dial Clock Owen of Llanrwst, with Star-burst in the Door

19th century

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Welsh 8 Day Arch Dial Clock Owen of Llanrwst, with Star-burst in the Door

From Abersoch Antiques

£975

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Grandfather Clock Dial

19th Century Longcase Clock by Charles Denham of Durham

Magnificent Antique 8 Day Mahogany Inlaid Marquetry, Long Case Grand Father Musical Clock

Antique Walnut Long Case Clock.

Antique 30hr Long Case Clock by Ed Hemmins of Bicester Circa 1720

Edwardian Mahogany Longcase Grandfather Clock

Victorian Oak Eight Day Grandfather Clock

Antique 8 Day Long Case Clock by Yaxley West, Docking Circa 1820

Antique 8 Day Long Case Clock by Price Evans of Salop Circa 1770

Antique 8 Day Long Case Clock by Hunsdon of Chelmsford Circa 1770

Devonshire Longcase Clock by Long of Tiverton

Georgian Brass Face Eight Day Oak Case Grandfather Clock

Welsh 8 Day Arch Dial Clock Owen of Llanrwst, with Star-burst in the Door

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