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Late George III Mahogany Year Going Long Case Clock

Partially verified

This late George III longcase clock features a tall mahogany case measuring 8 feet 9 inches in height, 25 inches in width, and 13 1/2 inches in depth. Catalogued as a year-going clock, its architectural hood displays a shaped pediment accented by roundels and flanking columns. The dial features Roman numerals, spandrel decorations, and two hands. An arched door fronts the trunk, flanked by quarter columns above a paneled base. The auction listing reports that the piece retains its lockplate, two keys, internal weight, and pendulum.

Front full-length view of the late George III mahogany year-going longcase clock
Front full-length view of the late George III mahogany year-going longcase clock — STAIR. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.bidsquare.com
Category
Clock · Longcase clock
Maker / attribution
Not established
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
534
Source-reported date
Late George III
Country
Not established

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Identity and Case Architecture

Offered as lot 534 in the "Hyde Park Antiques at STAIR - October 30, 2025" auction, the piece is catalogued under the title "Late George III Mahogany Year Going Long Case Clock". The listing records overall case dimensions of 8 ft. 9 in. x 25 x 13 1/2 in., with no maker name, serial number, or specific place of manufacture provided in the text.

Visual observations describe a tall standing longcase clock housed in a dark mahogany case. The architectural hood features a shaped pediment accented by circular details and corner columns. The central trunk is enclosed by an arched door framed by fluted or reeded quarter columns with metallic-colored capitals, standing above a plinth base with a molded recessed panel.

Evidence for this section
  • “Late George III Mahogany Year Going Long Case Clock”
  • “8 ft. 9 in. x 25 x 13 1/2 in.”
  • “Tall standing longcase clock housed in a dark mahogany case.”
  • “Hood displays a shaped pediment with circular accents and corner columns.”
  • “Trunk features an arched door flanked by fluted or reeded quarter columns with metallic-colored capitals.”
  • “Plinth base has a molded recessed panel.”

Dial Presentation and Mechanism Reporting

The hood encloses a square dial opening surrounding a circular chapter ring with Roman numerals and decorative spandrels. The catalog notes condition-wise that there is "Very minor wear to the clockface", though maker signatures or inscriptions on the dial are not documented in the source record.

Although the auction title describes the clock as a "Year Going" model, internal movement specifications, gearing arrangements, and wheelwork details are neither illustrated nor described in the listing text. The auctioneer confirms that several related components remain with the clock, stating: "Lockplate, two keys, internal weight, and pendulum retained."

Evidence for this section
  • “Square dial opening surrounds a circular chapter ring with Roman numerals and decorative spandrels.”
  • “Very minor wear to the clockface.”
  • “Late George III Mahogany Year Going Long Case Clock”
  • “Lockplate, two keys, internal weight, and pendulum retained.”

Condition and Documentation Limitations

The auction house notes that the clock is "In good overall condition, with losses to the molding on the front and left side." Additionally, the condition report identifies "Two small seam separations to the lower portion" along with "Scattered minor nicks, small age splits, scuffing, and wear throughout."

Because the lot entry provides minimal descriptive text beyond basic dimensions and condition observations, questions regarding the verification of the year-going duration, movement originality, and complete provenance remain unverified by the catalog documentation.

Evidence for this section
  • “losses to the molding on the front and left side.”
  • “Two small seam separations to the lower portion.”
  • “Scattered minor nicks, small age splits, scuffing, and wear throughout.”
  • “8 ft. 9 in. x 25 x 13 1/2 in.”

Open research questions

  • Does direct inspection of the dial, movement plates, or seatboard reveal any maker signatures, inscriptions, or regional trade marks?
  • Does physical examination of the internal movement confirm a true year-going gear train and weight configuration, and is the movement original to this mahogany case?
  • Where precisely are the losses to the moldings on the front and left side, and do the seam separations in the lower section require structural stabilization?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Late George III Mahogany Year Going Long Case Clock
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Dimensions8 ft. 9 in. x 25 x 13 1/2 in.“8 ft. 9 in. x 25 x 13 1/2 in.”
Retained AccessoriesLockplate, two keys, internal weight, and pendulum“Lockplate, two keys, internal weight, and pendulum retained.”
Title Period and MaterialLate George III Mahogany Year Going Long Case Clock“Late George III Mahogany Year Going Long Case Clock”
Auction Sale TitleHyde Park Antiques at STAIR - October 30, 2025“Hyde Park Antiques at STAIR - October 30, 2025”
Auction Realized PriceSold for $1,100 (Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500)“Sold for $1,100”
Retained PartsLockplate, two keys, internal weight, and pendulum“Lockplate, two keys, internal weight, and pendulum retained.”

Visible details

  • Tall standing longcase clock housed in a dark mahogany case.
  • Hood displays a shaped pediment with circular accents and corner columns.
  • Square dial opening surrounds a circular chapter ring with Roman numerals and decorative spandrels.
  • Trunk features an arched door flanked by fluted or reeded quarter columns with metallic-colored capitals.
  • Plinth base has a molded recessed panel.

Research qualifications

  • Internal movement, year-going gear train, and maker markings are not documented or visible in the source.
  • The auction house notes condition issues including losses to molding on the front and left side, two small seam separations on the lower section, and minor surface wear.

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Late George III Mahogany Year Going Long Case Clock sold at auction on 30th October | Bidsquare

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record bdc0d68d62

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