Victorian mahogany longcase regulator clock by G J Wagstaff
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
Victorian
This Victorian-era longcase regulator clock is attributed to the London-based maker G J Wagstaff. Standing approximately 195.5 cm in height, the clock is housed in a moulded mahogany case featuring an arched door and circular side windows.
The timepiece comprises an eleven-inch silvered dial with Arabic numerals, a single hand for minute divisions, a subsidiary seconds dial, and a quadrant curved aperture. Internally, the clock contains an eight-day movement with a dead-beat escapement and six pillars supporting shaped plates. Additional mechanical features include Harrison’s maintaining power, a single brass weight suspended on a five-spoke wheel, and an ebonised rod pendulum equipped with a silvered regulation screw.
The object originated from the David Morris Collection and exhibits signs of age, including general wear and cosmetic repairs to the wooden housing.
Evidence at a glance
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- Catalogue references
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Regulator
- Maker
- G J Wagstaff
- Height
- 195.5 cm
- Escapement
- Dead-beat escapement
- Provenance
- The David Morris Collection
- Dial diameter
- 11-inch
- Movement type
- Eight-day with Harrison’s maintaining power
- Place recorded
- United Kingdom
- Maker / attribution
- G J Wagstaff
Design
- Visible features
- • Silvered dial with engraved Arabic numerals • Single-hand time display with subsidiary seconds • Moulded mahogany longcase with arched door • Quadrant aperture visible on the dial
- Case Construction
- The clock is enclosed within a moulded mahogany longcase, designed with an arched door configuration. The dimensions are specified as 46 cm in width, 24 cm in depth, and 195.5 cm in height. The exterior of the case includes circular windows positioned on the sides. The auction description notes that the mahogany case currently shows signs of age, characterized by general knocks, wear, and some cosmetic repairs.
- Pendulum and Weight
- The timekeeping mechanism incorporates an ebonised rod pendulum, which is adjusted by a silvered regulation screw. The energy source is a single brass weight. This weight is suspended from a five-spoke wheel within the movement assembly, supporting the operation of the eight-day movement.
- Dial and Timekeeping
- The 11-inch silvered dial features Arabic numerals and is designed with a single hand to indicate the minute divisions. Additional dial features include a subsidiary seconds dial and a quadrant curved dial aperture. The clock is powered by an eight-day movement equipped with a dead-beat escapement and Harrison’s maintaining power. The internal assembly consists of a substantial six-pillar structure with shaped plates.
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: Functional state is reported as appearing to tick but not guaranteed as complete working order
- Research required: Specific maintenance history of the eight-day movement is unverified