Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 14

Exceptional Surinam-Themed Amsterdam Long-Case Clock

$45,697.25
£33,262.53
€38,000
CA$62,198.58
A$69,573.02
CHF 36,206.21
MX$856,467.59
NOK 460,618
SEK 432,150.48
DKK 289,188.27
Shipping
Retrieving quote...
The 1stDibs Promise:
Authenticity Guarantee,
Money-Back Guarantee,
24-Hour Cancellation

About the Item

A Surinam-themed Amsterdam long-case clock The Netherlands, 1746-1756, dial signed Nicolaas Weylandt/Amsterdam The case of the clock is made of Rio palisander veneer and snakewood, with the arch showing a painted scene of the harbour of Paramaribo, Fort Zeelandia and Dutch ships in anchorage, the spandrels decorated with figural representations of the four continents, the centre of the dial painted with Mercury, the god of trade, seated on a bale signed VCS (Vereenigde Compagnie Suriname), and one of the barrels bearing the initials “RBS,” on the left the river god of the Surinam river, with a Dutch three-master in the background. Measures: H 259 x W 60 x D 35 cm (case) Diameter 32 cm (clock dial) This exceptionally rare long-case clock probably was ordered by one of the many wealthy families living along the Amsterdam canals that owned or had shares in plantations in Surinam. It’s a successful marriage of the work of an accomplished 18th century Amsterdam clockmaker, a Dutch cabinetmaker working with exotic tropical timbers, a woodcarver familiar with both Dutch Rococo design and Surinamese iconography, and a painter with knowledge, whether first- hand or through other visualisations, of the Paramaribo waterfront. In the production of this Gesamtkunstwerk, only the name of the clockmaker is known: Nicloaas Weylandt (circa 1700-1754), who had a business situated on the Nieuwendijk near the Haarlemmersluis in Amsterdam from 1742 until his death. The case is made of imported timbers from Surinam; Rio-palisander and snakewood. A very similar clock-case, veneered in walnut, is illustrated in J. Zeeman, De Nederlandse staande klok, Zwolle, 1996, and dated circa 1740. That clock is also by Weylandt, so the case most likely also is by the same cabinetmaker working for Weylandt. Zeeman points out that 18th century Dutch clockmakers relied extensively on imported clock parts, like the clock face, the various dials and clock hands, mainly from Britain. Besides, Amsterdam clockmakers outsourced the cabinetmaking, carving and painting to independent artisans. The Surinam character of the clock is evident not only in the timbers used, nor in the painted view of Paramaribo in the clock arch, but also very specific in the depiction of the parrots in the carved Rococo centre block in the arch and the smaller carving in the door. Weylandt’s clock has a 7-day twin-barrel anchor movement, with a bell-strike on the hour and half-hour. It is fitted with a second dial, day aperture and alarm setting disk. Exhibited: De Grote Suriname Tentoonstelling, Nieuwe Kerk, Amsterdam, 5 October 2019-2 February 2020.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 101.97 in (259 cm)Width: 23.63 in (60 cm)Depth: 13.78 in (35 cm)
  • Style:
    Dutch Colonial (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Palisander,Veneer
  • Place of Origin:
    Netherlands
  • Period:
    Mid-18th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1746-1756
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Amsterdam, NL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5458222031482

More From This Seller

View All
Dutch Colonial Miniature Cupboard in Coromandel Wood, Ceylon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A fine Coromandel wood miniature cupboard Sri Lanka, 18th century Measures: H 89.5 x W 60.5 x D 28.8 cm This entire four-door miniature cupboa...
Category

Antique 18th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Cabinets

Materials

Macassar

Dutch Colonial Miniature Cupboard in Coromandel Wood, Ceylon

Dutch Colonial Miniature Cupboard in Coromandel Wood, Ceylon

$15,633
Free Shipping
A Superb Dutch 18th-century Rococo cabinet atributted to Matthijs Franses
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Dutch rococo cabinet atributted to Matthijs Franses, in the style of Abraham Roentgen The Hague, circa 1765 266 high, 193 wide and 70 cm deep Oak an...
Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Rococo Cabinets

Materials

Brass

A Superb Dutch 18th-century Rococo cabinet atributted to Matthijs Franses

A Superb Dutch 18th-century Rococo cabinet atributted to Matthijs Franses

$38,481
18th century Dutch oak and mahogany corner cabinet with gilded bronze fittings
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Corner cabinet, The Hague circa 1775 Dimensions: 270 cm high, 132 cm wide, and 72 cm deep. Oak core veneered with mahogany, gilded bronze fittings. Provenance: Passed down from gener...
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

18th century Dutch oak and mahogany corner cabinet with gilded bronze fittings

18th century Dutch oak and mahogany corner cabinet with gilded bronze fittings

$22,247 / item
Dutch-Colonial Satin and Rosewood, Ebony and Teak Collectors’ Table-Cabinet
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A charming satin and rosewood, ebony and teak collectors’ table-cabinet Sri Lanka, second half of the 18th century Measures: H. 86.5 x W. 62.5 x D. 34.7 cm In the top of the shaped cornice, there is a carving of a butterfly or moth. Under the cornice two panelled doors with scorched chequered motif, and under the doors one long drawer. When the doors are locked, so is the drawer. Behind the two doors, there are eight drawers, suitable to store small collectors’ items, such as a coin collection, or mineral specimens, small shells, collections of animal teeth, etc. The 17th and 18th centuries saw a wide-spread interest in exotic cultures and collecting of botanical, zoological and geological specimens...
Category

Antique 18th Century Sri Lankan Dutch Colonial Cabinets

Materials

Ebony, Teak, Satinwood

Dutch-Colonial Satin and Rosewood, Ebony and Teak Collectors’ Table-Cabinet

Dutch-Colonial Satin and Rosewood, Ebony and Teak Collectors’ Table-Cabinet

$15,633
Free Shipping
Islamic Indonesian Djati Wood Display Cabinet, circa 1917
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An Indonesian Djati display cabinet Chinese furniture-makers working in Batavia, late 18th century, dated 1799 Measures: H. 201.5 x W. 120 x D. 53.5 cm In the middle of the ...
Category

Early 20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Islamic Indonesian Djati Wood Display Cabinet, circa 1917

Islamic Indonesian Djati Wood Display Cabinet, circa 1917

$11,905
Rare Dutch Maternity or Child's Cabinet, in Dutch 'Luiermandskast', circa 1650
By Herman Doomer
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A rare Dutch Renaissance 17th-century Maternity room or Child's cabinet, in Dutch called 'Luiermandskast' circa 1650, possibly the circle of Herman Doomer...
Category

Antique Mid-17th Century Dutch Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Ebony, Oak

Rare Dutch Maternity or Child's Cabinet, in Dutch 'Luiermandskast', circa 1650

Rare Dutch Maternity or Child's Cabinet, in Dutch 'Luiermandskast', circa 1650

$57,722

You May Also Like

Magnificent 18th Century Striking Dutch Amsterdam Longcase Clock
Located in Warsaw, PL
An impressive Dutch longcase clock with a burr walnut veneered oak case, signed on the chapter ring F. VAN CEULEN UTRECHT. The hood of this clock ...
Category

Antique 18th Century French Other Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Wood

Magnificent 18th Century Striking Dutch Amsterdam Longcase Clock

Magnificent 18th Century Striking Dutch Amsterdam Longcase Clock

$39,083
English Grandfather Clock antique 19th Century with a Mahogany veneer Case
Located in Berlin, DE
English floor clock from the 19th century, mahogany with defects, hand painted dial with Roman numerals and polychrome painting with vedute painting. The ...
Category

Antique 19th Century English Biedermeier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase...

Materials

Mahogany

English Grandfather Clock antique 19th Century with a Mahogany veneer Case

English Grandfather Clock antique 19th Century with a Mahogany veneer Case

$2,705
18th Century Dutch 'Utrecht' Longcase or Grandfather Clock by W.V. Dadelbeek
By W.V. Dadelbeek
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A walnut, burr-walnut and inlaid Dutch longcase clock by W.V Dadelbeek, Utrecht. The case of typical form, trunk door with feather banding, bombe ...
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Louis XV Grandfather Clocks and Longcase ...

Materials

Walnut

18th Century Dutch 'Utrecht' Longcase or Grandfather Clock by W.V. Dadelbeek

18th Century Dutch 'Utrecht' Longcase or Grandfather Clock by W.V. Dadelbeek

$25,000
French 19th Century Tall Case Clock
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This French 19th century banjo shaped case clock is an eye catching piece in any space. Topped by an ornately carved cornice above the dial faced door. Supported by an intricate bras...
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Grandfather Clocks and Lon...

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze, Iron

French 19th Century Tall Case Clock

French 19th Century Tall Case Clock

$4,500
Late 18th Century Figural Dutch Marquetry Tall Case Grandfather Clock
Located in Long Branch, NJ
This stunning tall case clock was made in the Netherlands in the late 18th century. The case is magnificently inlaid and the top of hood has two angels on each side with a carving of...
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Grandfather Clocks and Lo...

Materials

Brass

Late 18th Century Figural Dutch Marquetry Tall Case Grandfather Clock

Late 18th Century Figural Dutch Marquetry Tall Case Grandfather Clock

$11,500
Antique Dutch Marquetry "Pieter Paulus" Amsterdam Grandfather Clock, Circa 1730.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Dutch Marquetry Grandfather Clock, Dial and Movement made by Pieter Paulus, Amsterdam, Circa 1720-1740.
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Satinwood, Walnut

Antique Dutch Marquetry "Pieter Paulus" Amsterdam Grandfather Clock, Circa 1730.

Antique Dutch Marquetry "Pieter Paulus" Amsterdam Grandfather Clock, Circa 1730.

$30,000

More Ways To Browse

Casement Clocks
Antique Colonial Signs
Dutch Rococo
Master Clock
Colonial Tropical
Anchor Clocks
Antique Master Clock
Antique Ships Clock
Mercury God
British Antique Clocks
Death Clock
Carved Parrot
18th Century Colonial Paintings
Painted Clock Face Dials
7 Day Clock
Amsterdam Clock
A And J Bell
Holland Clock
View All Popular Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks Searches