George II Striking Chinoiserie Longcase Clock By Royal Clockmaker
London, United Kingdom
£12,000 per item
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Item details
Height
217.0 cm
Width
48.5 cm
Depth
23.0 cm
Wear conditions
Good
Wear conditions
Excellent
Shows little to no signs of wear and tear.
Good
May show slight traces of use in keeping with age. Most vintage and antique items fit into this condition.
Average
Likely to show signs of some light scratching and ageing but still remains in a fair condition.
Apparent Wear and Tear
Visible signs of previous use including scratches, chips or stains.
Please refer to condition report, images or make a seller enquiry for additional information.
Description
A stunning George II 8 Day Striking Japanned Longcase Clock by James Tregent, Leicester Square, London
James Tregent was Clock and Watchmaker to the Prince of Wales. The Banks Collection advertises “Tregent, Watch & Clock Maker, To their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and Duke of Kent”. Tregent was a flamboyant figure in London society and was involved in the theatrical world with the likes of Garrick and Sheridan.
This handsome Japanned longcase clock has an arched brass dial with Roman and Arabic chapter ring enclosing a subsidiary seconds dial and date aperture, within a matted centre, the arch with strike/silent dial, all within pierced foliate scroll spandrels. The twin train movement srikes a bell within a pagoda shaped hood above an arched trunk door.
Decorated with Chinoiserie scenes and sitting on a box base, this Longcase clock by a Royal Maker is a splendid example of a fine clock of this period.
The clock movement has been fully cleaned and overhauled in our workshop and is running and keeping good time. The chimes are rich and mellow.
Our clocks are guaranteed for a year, so in the unlikely event the clock stops running we will take it back to repair it at no additional cost.
James Tregent, a French Huguenot watchmaker who settled in London, is listed as being active in clock and watchmaking between 1770 and 1808. His official title was ‘Watchmaker to the Prince of Wales’, although on his trading cards this was broadened to ‘Watch and Clockmaker to the Prince of Wales’.
He and his brother, Anthony, came to England together. Anthony was an enameller and part of the famous ‘Battersea Enamellers’ based on the south banks of Thames. He went on to establish his own shop on Denmark Street in London, and has been recorded as making dials for clocks and watches, no doubt due in part to his brother’s career. Tregent became very involved in the theatrical world with the likes of Garrick and Sheridan.
Condition report:
Cosmetically in good general condition with age related rubbing, some old losses to the paintwork, typical of a clock of this age and construction. In very sound condition.
The dial is bright and clean, the engraving is crisp and clear. Hands are very nicely sculptured and original. Movement fully cleaned and overhauled and is running and keeping good time. Chimes are rich and mellow.
Additional dimensions information:
Height: 85.25 inches Width: 19 inches Depth: 9 inches
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Last updated: 24th March 2025
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