A George III Mahogany Eight-Day Longcase Clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
Circa 1775
According to the auction house, this George III longcase clock stands 91 3/4 inches high in a mahogany case. The composite dial is signed Jos. Millis, London, and dates to circa 1775.
The auction description notes an eight-day time and strike movement that chimes on the hour, though it observes that the works are likely a marriage to the case because the saddle board fails to line up with the support boards. Visually, the arched hood features fluted columns with brass-toned capitals enclosing a brass spandrel dial with an arched auxiliary display.
Evidence at a glance
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- Photograph views
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- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Longcase clock
- Dimensions
- Height 91 3/4 x width 21 1/2 x depth 10 inches
- Case Material
- Mahogany
- Movement Type
- Eight-day time and strike
- Dial Signature
- Jos. Millis, London
- Place recorded
- United Kingdom
- Maker / attribution
- Jos. Millis
Design
- Visible features
- • Arched hood with fluted columns and brass-toned capitals • Composite dial with ornate brass spandrels, silvered chapter ring, and subsidiary dial in the arch • Long waist door with shaped molded panel and figured veneer • Plinth base with shaped molding and scalloped skirt
- Condition and Provenance
- The auction house notes that the clock appears in stable condition overall, though it exhibits scuffs, marks, and scratches consistent with age and use. The internal works are identified by the source as likely being a marriage to the case, citing that the saddle board does not align properly with the support boards.
- Case Construction and Form
- The clock stands 91 3/4 inches tall, with a width of 21 1/2 inches and a depth of 10 inches. It is constructed of mahogany. The arched hood is designed with fluted columns and brass-toned capitals. Reported condition issues include age splits to the side of the hood, a replaced glass on the hood, and an area of loss to the molded decoration on the right side of the base.
- Dial and Visual Appointments
- The composite dial is signed 'Jos. Millis, London' and is dated to circa 1775. The clock features an eight-day time and strike movement. It is reported to take a wind, run, and chime on the hour, though it has not been tested for accuracy or duration.
Identification
- 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: Source reports the movement is likely a marriage with the case as the saddle board does not align properly with the support boards
- Research required: Internal movement, weights, and pendulum are not visible in the provided photograph
- Research required: Source reports replaced glass on the hood, age splits, and an area of loss to molded decoration on the right side of the base