18th-Century Belgian Carved Oak Longcase Clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
18th century
According to the seller, this carved oak floor clock dates to the 18th century and originates from Namur, Belgium, executed in the Louis XV-Transition style. The oak case measures 2.42 meters tall, 60 centimeters wide, and 30 centimeters deep.
It features an arched hood with molded cornice elements, a shaped trunk door carved with foliate borders and a central aperture, and a pedestal base decorated with relief carving. The seller reports that the clock retains its original mechanism and features a pewter dial embellished with beading, displaying Roman hour numerals and openwork spandrels.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Longcase clock
- Depth
- 30cm
- Style
- Louis 15th - Transition
- Width
- 60cm
- Height
- 2m42
- Origin
- Namur, Belgium
- Period
- 18th century
- Material
- Oak
- Dial Material
- Pewter
- Place recorded
- Belgium
Design
- Visible features
- • Full-height carved oak longcase clock with an arched hood and prominent cornice molding. • Trunk door configured with curvilinear panel moldings, foliate carving, a shaped central viewing opening, and an exterior latch. • Pedestal base ornamented with a relief-carved panel depicting ribbons and trophies or musical instruments. • Arched dial featuring corner spandrels, an arched lunette roundel, an engraved center, and Roman numerals.
- Dial and Movement Details
- The dial is described in the listing as made of pewter with beaded edging ("pearling"). Visible observation shows an arched dial configuration incorporating Roman hour numerals, corner spandrels, an engraved center, and a roundel in the upper lunette. The seller reports that the movement is complete and original. However, the movement plates, escapement, weights, and pendulum are not visible in the provided exterior photograph, leaving internal mechanical components unverified by visual observation.
- Case Construction and Carving
- The clock case is constructed of oak, measuring 2.42 meters in height, 60 centimeters in width, and 30 centimeters in depth. The structure presents a full-height composition with an arched hood and prominent cornice molding. The trunk door is detailed with curvilinear panel moldings, foliate carvings, an exterior latch, and a central shaped aperture. At the lower section, the pedestal base displays a relief-carved panel depicting ribbons and trophies or musical instruments.
- Identity and Provenance Attribution
- The object is described by the dealer as an 18th-century oak floor clock originating from Namur, Belgium. The listing assigns the piece to the Louis 15th - Transition style. No clockmaker name, workshop, or serial marking is recorded in the source documentation. The attribution to Namur and dating to the 18th century rest entirely on dealer assertions rather than documented or visible maker signatures.
Identification
- Reference
- 1392889
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Maker is not recorded in the dealer's listing nor legible on the dial.
- Research required: Internal movement, escapement, and weight train are not visible in the provided exterior photograph.
- Research required: Claims of original mechanism and perfect condition are source-reported by the dealer.