What materials were traditionally used in Georgian longcase clocks?

These clocks were typically constructed with solid oak, mahogany, or walnut cases housing a brass movement with cast brass spandrels and silvered dial rings.

How can you identify an authentic 18th-century longcase clock?

Authentic examples feature hand-cut movement gears, square or arched brass dials with cast corner spandrels, and weight-driven mechanisms within solid timber casing.

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18thc Longcase Clock. Vale of Coleshill.

Name: 18thc Longcase Clock. Vale of Coleshill.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA494938
Price: 2750 GBP
Availability: InStock

18th century

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Description

A classic example of an early Georgian Longcase clock in truly original condition. A pleasure to offer for sale.

A typical Georgian oak case of simple but appealing design with long trunk door and stepped pediment hood.

The 8 day, 5 pillar movement strikes the hours on a bell. It has just been fully overhauled by our BHI registered staff.

The square brass dial has a silvered chapter ring with engraved black Roman numerals, gilded spandrels, and a matted centre. A subsidiary seconds dial and an aperture date dial. Importantly, there are both internal and external minute rings typical of the changeover period between one and two handed clocks.

JOHN VALE worked in the Georgian market town of COLESHILL (WARKS.) between 1710 to 1760.

Supplied with original winding key (always a good sign a clock has been looked after) and complete with 12 mths guarantee.

All cards accepted.

Physical Dimensions

Height

208cm (81.89")

Width

50cm (19.69")

Depth

23cm (9.06")

Declaration

Masons Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Longcase Clock to the 1750s.

Reference Numbers

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SA494938

Dealers Notes

Masons Antiques are specialist suppliers of high quality, guaranteed, antique clocks.

Description

A classic example of an early Georgian Longcase clock in truly original condition. A pleasure to offer for sale.

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A typical Georgian oak case of simple but appealing design with long trunk door and stepped pediment hood.

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fig 1. An 18th-century Georgian dark oak longcase clock featuring a square brass dial with decorative corner spandrels and a moulded hood. — fig 1. 18thc Longcase Clock. Vale of Coleshill.

The 8 day, 5 pillar movement strikes the hours on a bell. It has just been fully overhauled by our BHI registered staff.

The square brass dial has a silvered chapter ring with engraved black Roman numerals, gilded spandrels, and a matted centre. A subsidiary seconds dial and an aperture date dial. Importantly, there are both internal and external minute rings typical of the changeover period between one and two handed clocks.

fig 2. An 18th-century Georgian dark oak longcase clock featuring a square brass dial with decorative corner spandrels and a moulded hood. — fig 2. 18thc Longcase Clock. Vale of Coleshill.

JOHN VALE worked in the Georgian market town of COLESHILL (WARKS.) between 1710 to 1760.

Supplied with original winding key (always a good sign a clock has been looked after) and complete with 12 mths guarantee.

All cards accepted.

Physical Dimensions

Height

208cm (81.89")

Width

50cm (19.69")

Depth

23cm (9.06")

Date of Manufacture

Masons Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Longcase Clock to the 1750s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA494938

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A longcase clock, commonly known as a grandfather clock, is a tall, free-standing, weight-driven pendulum clock enclosed within a timber cabinet, widely produced throughout the 18th century in Great Britain.

Positioning a longcase clock in an entrance hall, stair landing, or formal reception room creates an architectural focal point that bridges traditional horology with contemporary design.

Keep the clock in a temperature-controlled environment away from direct heat sources, oil the movement every three to five years with specialised clock oil, and wax the cabinet timber periodically with natural beeswax.

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