Constructed in oak with walnut and mahogany cross banding. The painted dial is signed T. Richardson of Weaverham, Cheshire, and the clock features a quality eight-day movement.
This longcase clock is in perfect working order, having been recently professionally cleaned and serviced, making it ideal for anyone seeking a ready-to-place antique clock for their home.
Hood
The hood has a Swan Neck Pediment, beautifully finished with a central finial.
It is flanked by full turned reeded columns terminating in brass capitals, with simple back splats to the rear.
The hood door is enhanced by fine mahogany cross banding to the inner edge, adding warmth and contrast.
Trunk
The trunk features a beautifully shaped full-length quarter sawn oak door, neatly cross banded in mahogany and flanked by quarter reeded columns.
A wonderful original brass escutcheon completes the door, adding further Georgian character.
Base
The base is quarter sawn oak cross banded in mahogany,
It stands on elegant ogee bracket feet, giving the clock a refined and well-balanced appearance.
Dial & Movement
The clock houses an eight-day movement, striking the hour, with a square white dial signed “T. Richardson of Weaverham, Cheshire”.
The dial includes:
Subsidiary seconds dial
Rare Date Hand
Beautiful maiden head spandrels
Roman numerals with Arabic minute numerals
The movement is exceptionally clean and performs exactly as it should.
Historical Reference
Thomas Richardson, a clockmaker active around the late 18th to early 19th century, known for making high-quality longcase (grandfather) clocks, often featuring elaborate boxwood inlays, moon phases, and painted dials depicting the seasons, listed in horological records like Baillie's "Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World". His clocks are noted for their craftsmanship, including detailed shell inlays, fluted columns, and ornate dials, with examples found in antique clock collections.
Dimensions (Approximate Maximum)
Height: 210cms
Hood width: 49cms
Depth: 24cms
As these measurements show, this is a beautifully slim and elegant longcase clock.
Condition
The clock is in wonderful overall condition.
The movement has been professionally cleaned and serviced and is in perfect working order.
Please study the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description and condition—what you see is exactly what you will receive.
Summary
This exceptional Georgian longcase clock would make a super addition to any home, whether traditional or contemporary, and represents a fine example of early 18th-century English clockmaking.
Internal Reference:
Antique ID Number (S543)
Period: Georgian
