A superb Georgian grandfather clock, with an arched silver-plated dial signed by Robert Wood

An excellent Georgian grandfather clock with an arched, silvered dial signed by Robert Wood, London, featuring a rocking ship automaton set in a painted mouth, date and second chapters, steel hands, an 8-day movement striking on a bell, enclosed in a pagoda with a brass fretwork panel flanked by brass finials and fluted Doric columns with brass capitals, above flame mahogany doors surrounding the original brass pendulum and weights, flanked by quarter columns ending in a panel base and apron. This stunning longcase clock retains its original finish and patina. c1795 

Robert Wood, better known for his bracket clocks, was the son of Robert Wood and worked from 1789 to at least 1811 on Finsbury Square.

Wonderful antique furniture and accessories can be an excellent idea for decorating our interiors. Currently, there are more and more enthusiasts of high-quality old products that have a specific character and soul. It's a nod to the history, creation, and design of classic and timeless furniture. There are many different styles in antique furniture, each with its distinctive features.  

There are many different styles characterizing antique furniture, but we can highlight a few of the most important ones. Eclecticism furniture belongs to the 19th century, during which the Biedermeier style reigned. Its variations in the early years of this century include Neo-Gothic, Gothic, Rococo, Louis Philippe, and finally the English Victorian style. By the end of the century, these styles transitioned into pseudo styles of Classicism, Renaissance, and Baroque.  

Empire style furniture spans the period between the late 18th and early 19th centuries. It originated from Napoleon's reign, where significant similarities and references to Roman and Greek decorations were imposed. 

Classicist furniture is the Louis XVI style, which also strongly references ancient architecture. Interesting and noteworthy are all antique products in the Rococo and Louis XV styles. Next is Baroque, whose name comes from the Portuguese 'barocco' – which translates to an irregularly developed pearl. These were very representative pieces meant to literally drip with splendor and play a significant role in luxury. Exceptional, selectively used materials were employed to further emphasize the lofty tone of these creations.  

Today, we can observe how much influence the Baroque style had on today's classic furniture, which is designed with great similarity to the past era. Another significant style is the Renaissance, which flourished in the 15th and 16th centuries and also left a large mark on the art of furniture making. Renaissance style was quite heavy and massive. Brown stains, cornices, strong plinths, and bas-reliefs were used. It can certainly be said that these were quite specific products, but they offered many new possibilities like the construction of sideboards or generally broadly understood chest furniture. Here, too, there was an interest in mythology and ancient times, so supports or legs took on animal forms.  

Lion paws, eagle heads – these are common sights in the Renaissance style. Currently, many global brands recreate such furniture, taking examples from Italian or French creators. This is a manifestation of admiration and care for the history of the most beautiful Renaissance antiques. It is important to remember that in each country, furniture manufacturing was perceived differently, so each style in a given country had its own distinct character. This is very important, especially when searching for the right elegant antique for your interior.  

The most important aspect of elite antique furniture is originality. This is ultimately crucial from the buyer's perspective, as there are many counterfeits on the market. The brand Luxury Products provides a document confirming the product's compliance with the actual description and photo. At your disposal, we have art appraisers, historians, and experts from around the world.