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William IV Clocks

WILLIAM IV STYLE

It was unexpected that, at the age of 64, William IV was crowned king of England. He had two older brothers, yet the death of Prince Frederick put him in line for the British throne when George IV died in 1830. His reign was brief, as he died on June 20, 1837, but it was a pivotal time of change, with parliamentary reform leading to the present-day constitutional monarchy. Antique William IV–style furniture reflects this period of transition, with forms that bridged the neoclassicism of the preceding Regency style and the more extravagant Victorian style that would follow.

Inspired by ancient Greece and Rome, William IV designs were often more imposing than Regency furniture and featured decorative attributes. There were sofas balanced on lion’s feet and tables with brass fittings. But furnishings of this period were largely marked by straight lines and subdued ornamentation compared to those of the George IV era. William IV had an unassuming way about him and was much more formal, whereas the ruler who preceded him was a king of extravagance. George IV had an affinity for French decor and was heavily invested in overhauling the private residences at Windsor Castle.

Carvings on William IV four-poster beds and cabinets included scrolling shapes, lotus leaves and acanthus, while popular pieces like tilt-top tables and upholstered seating on caster legs provided flexible interiors. Richly toned woods like mahogany and rosewood were used for sideboards, bedposts boasting reeded details and dining chairs with intricate chair backs and turned front legs.

William IV left no legitimate heirs, so his young niece, Victoria, became queen. She would lead an era of taste in which the innovations of the Industrial Revolution allowed for manufacturing showier furniture to fill elaborate interiors. With its comparatively refined forms and restrained designs, William IV style was a pause before a time of radical aesthetic change.

Find a collection of authentic William IV tables, armchairs, decorative objects and other 19th-century furniture and antiques on 1stDibs.

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Style: William IV
E. 19th C. Antique English William IV, Mahogany, Striking, Longcase Clock
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning Antique Clock, Longcase, English William IV Mahogany Striking, Early 19th Century, 1800s!! English William IV mahogany longcase clock, first half 19th c., glazed hood with ...
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19th Century British Antique William IV Clocks

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Wood

E. 19th C. Antique English William IV, Mahogany, Striking, Longcase Clock
E. 19th C. Antique English William IV, Mahogany, Striking, Longcase Clock

E. 19th C. Antique English William IV, Mahogany, Striking, Longcase Clock

Miniature Single Fusee Bracket Clock By William Johnston, Strand, London
By Johnson
Located in Amersham, GB
An extremely small single fusee bracket clock in a scalloped mahogany case. The eight day movement having a half deadbeat escapement with a T bar pendulum with hold fast, is beautifu...
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1830s English Antique William IV Clocks

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Brass, Ormolu

Miniature Single Fusee Bracket Clock By William Johnston, Strand, London
Miniature Single Fusee Bracket Clock By William Johnston, Strand, London

Miniature Single Fusee Bracket Clock By William Johnston, Strand, London

A Diminutive Bracket Clock by Adams of Lombard Street
By Adams
Located in Amersham, GB
A rosewood and ormolu mounted bracket clock. With an eight day twin fusee movement, signed Adams of Lombard Street on the 5 inch silvered dial and movement back plate. Striking on a ...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique William IV Clocks

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Brass, Ormolu

A Diminutive Bracket Clock by Adams of Lombard Street
A Diminutive Bracket Clock by Adams of Lombard Street

A Diminutive Bracket Clock by Adams of Lombard Street

William IV Double Fusee Skeleton Clock by A. Stewart, London
Located in Norwich, GB
A William IV Skeleton clock of fine quality with two massive scroll plates sitting on rectangular, silvered plinths and standing on a mahogany base with block feet. Eight day doubl...
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1830s English Antique William IV Clocks

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Brass

William IV Double Fusee Skeleton Clock by A. Stewart, London
William IV Double Fusee Skeleton Clock by A. Stewart, London

William IV Double Fusee Skeleton Clock by A. Stewart, London

William IV Mahogany Bracket Clock with Original Wall Bracket
Located in Norwich, GB
William IV bracket clock Fine mahogany drum head bracket clock standing on a raised moulded plinth and resting on pad feet. Inset central fl...
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19th Century British Antique William IV Clocks

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Mahogany

William IV Mahogany Bracket Clock with Original Wall Bracket
William IV Mahogany Bracket Clock with Original Wall Bracket

William IV Mahogany Bracket Clock with Original Wall Bracket

Victorian Antique Porcelain Mantel Clock by Benjamin Lewis Vulliamy, London
By Benjamin Lewis Vulliamy
Located in Devon, GB
A fine early 19th century Coalport Porcelain cased timepiece by this famous maker. The elaborate pink ground porcelain case is set with exotic birds and flowers on scroll feet, wi...
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19th Century English Antique William IV Clocks

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Porcelain

Victorian Antique Porcelain Mantel Clock by Benjamin Lewis Vulliamy, London
Victorian Antique Porcelain Mantel Clock by Benjamin Lewis Vulliamy, London

Victorian Antique Porcelain Mantel Clock by Benjamin Lewis Vulliamy, London

Oak Tall Case Clock with Brass and Nickel Dial
Located in Woodbury, CT
An English long case clock with swan neck pediment and column supports. The case has inlaid quarter columns, mahogany crossbanding arch door an...
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19th Century British Antique William IV Clocks

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Brass, Nickel

Oak Tall Case Clock with Brass and Nickel Dial
Oak Tall Case Clock with Brass and Nickel Dial

Oak Tall Case Clock with Brass and Nickel Dial

English Bracket Clock, 19th Century William lV Period
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
19th century William lV period English bracket clock. William IV mahogany bracket clock, L. H. Samuel and Co., Liverpool, circa 1830. 8 inch painted dial ...
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19th Century Great Britain (UK) Antique William IV Clocks

English Bracket Clock, 19th Century William lV Period
English Bracket Clock, 19th Century William lV Period

English Bracket Clock, 19th Century William lV Period

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William Iv clocks for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique William IV clocks for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 19th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage clocks created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, brass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used William IV clocks made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original clocks, popular names associated with this style include Adams, Benjamin Lewis Vulliamy, Daniel Ross, Exeter, and Johnson-Handley-Johnson Co.. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for clocks differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $4,770 and tops out at $23,572 while the average work can sell for $9,187.

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