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Regency Longcase Clock by Samuel Deacon

Partially verified

This English mahogany longcase clock is attributed by the seller to Samuel Deacon and listed under the George III period, though also titled as Regency. The hood features a swan-neck pediment with scroll terminals, a central brass finial, fluted colonnettes, and figured mahogany veneers. A circular painted dial displays Arabic numerals for the hours, an outer minute ring with five-minute markers, and an inner calendar track, along with pierced hands and two winding apertures.

Hood and dial of the mahogany longcase clock
Hood and dial of the mahogany longcase clock — Overton Clocks Of Chesterfield / Antiques Atlas. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.antiques-atlas.com
Category
Clock · Longcase clock
Maker / attribution
Samuel Deacon
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
as1025a097
Source-reported date
George III
Country
United Kingdom

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

Attribution and Period Designation

The item is catalogued by the dealer under the title 'A Regency Longcase Clock by Samuel Deacon' and classified under the category 'Antique Clocks' with origin listed as 'English'. The seller attributes the longcase clock to Samuel Deacon, but the listing text provides no biographical details, signature transcriptions, or workshop location for the maker.

There is an unresolved chronological distinction between the title and the structured metadata. While titled as 'Regency', the structured fields list the period as 'Period George III Antiques'. The listing text contains no specific production year or narrower date bracket to clarify this designation.

Evidence for this section
  • “A Regency Longcase Clock by Samuel Deacon”
  • “Category Antique Clocks”
  • “Period George III Antiques”
  • “Origin English”

Case Architecture and Visible Dial Display

The clock case is specified as constructed from 'Mahogany'. Visible observations of the hood show flame-figured mahogany veneers, fluted colonnettes flanking the hood door, and a swan-neck pediment terminating in carved scrolls with a central turned finial and spire.

The visible dial is circular and light-colored, featuring Arabic numerals marking the hours, an outer minute track with five-minute numerals, and an inner calendar date track. Two winding apertures flank the center arbor, which is fitted with pierced decorative hands.

Evidence for this section
  • “Material Mahogany”
  • “Swan-neck pediment featuring scrolled terminals and a central turned finial with spire.”
  • “Hood flanked by fluted colonnettes and veneered in flame-figured mahogany.”
  • “Circular light-colored dial showing Arabic numerals, outer five-minute track, and inner calendar date numerals.”
  • “Two winding apertures flanking the center arbor, fitted with pierced decorative hands.”

Condition and Documentation Limitations

The seller notes that 'the clock has been fully overhauled and comes with a full three years guarantee', but no technical movement specifications—such as train duration, escapement type, striking mechanism, pendulum, or weights—are recorded in the listing text or visible in the imagery.

The text notes that 'A full write up will replace this text in the next few days', and as a result, specific physical dimensions, detailed condition notes, movement maker marks, and provenance are not documented in this source record.

Evidence for this section
  • “the clock has been fully overhauled and comes with a full three years guarantee for your peace of mind.”
  • “A full write up will replace this text in the next few days, however if you would like further information then feel free to call us on 07930 827692”

Open research questions

  • Are there maker signatures or town names engraved or painted on the dial face or movement plates confirming attribution to a specific Samuel Deacon?
  • What are the mechanical specifications of the movement, including running duration (e.g., 8-day or 30-hour), escapement type, and striking train arrangement?
  • What are the full case dimensions (height, width, depth)?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Regency Longcase Clock by Samuel Deacon
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Item titleA Regency Longcase Clock by Samuel Deacon“A Regency Longcase Clock by Samuel Deacon”
PeriodGeorge III Antiques“Period George III Antiques”
MaterialMahogany“Material Mahogany”
OriginEnglish“Origin English”
Item codeas1025a097“Item code as1025a097”
StatusSold“Status Sold”
Original listed price£3750.00“Price £ 3750.00 $ 4935.00 € 4437.00”
SellerOverton Clocks Of Chesterfield“Seller Overton Clocks Of Chesterfield”

Visible details

  • Swan-neck pediment featuring scrolled terminals and a central turned finial with spire.
  • Circular light-colored dial showing Arabic numerals, outer five-minute track, and inner calendar date numerals.
  • Two winding apertures flanking the center arbor, fitted with pierced decorative hands.
  • Hood flanked by fluted colonnettes and veneered in flame-figured mahogany.

Research qualifications

  • The dealer listing uses both 'Regency' in the title and 'George III' under period metadata.
  • Internal movement specifications, pendulum, and weights are neither shown nor described in the listing text.

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

Consulted source

Antiques Atlas - A Regency Longcase Clock By Samuel Deacon as1025a097

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record 74f158fa23

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