The Longcase clock was invented in Britain during the mid-1650s by clock maker Ahasuerus Fromenteel and his son. The pendulum mechanism which it employed, took a little while to perfect, but once created ensured very accurate time keeping. From the start these new tall clocks were given an architectural look to the case and the faces were made of brass. As the 18th Century progressed, the wooden cases would become more far ornamented to include Mahogany, Inlay and painted effects. From the 1770s the 1st painted dials began to appear.
The longcase clock would be made in many parts of the world each with slight variations in form, but in Britain production would drop off substantially from the 1870s onwards when cheap US mechanisms began to be imported. By the 20th Century the advent of electric and battery powered clocks made the grandfather clock seem outdated and cumbersome. However, for anyone who collects them they will know that the quality of Antique Longcase clocks deserve to be greatly admired and that each example has the quality personality of its own.
At LoveAntiques we have a fine selection of Antique and Vintage Longcase clocks for all your needs.
London City Antiques
Antique 17th Century English Burr Walnut Longcase Clock by Edin Burgis of London
£ 9,500
Antique 17th Century English Burr Walnut Longcase Clock by Edin Burgis of London
£ 9,500
London City Antiques
Rees Antiques
Eyes Automation Mahogany Longcase Clock
£ 1,650
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Fantastic Quality Antique George III Mahogany Brass Arched Dial Long Case Clock
£ 4,250
Fantastic Quality Antique George III Mahogany Brass Arched Dial Long Case Clock
£ 4,250
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
London City Antiques
Outstanding Quality Antique Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Grandmother Clock
£ 5,250
Outstanding Quality Antique Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Grandmother Clock
£ 5,250
London City Antiques
JOHNSON and Johnson
18th Century Walnut Clock
£ 7,500
The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques
Small Grandfather Mahogany Longcase Clock - Quarter Chiming
£ 1,495
Small Grandfather Mahogany Longcase Clock - Quarter Chiming
£ 1,495
The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques
£ 500
Rare Solid Ormolu French Mantel Clock – Architectural Striking Mantle Clock C1850
£ 500
Vintage Clocks
£ 350
Edwardian Mahogany Mantel Clock – 8 Day Striking Clock – Pagoda Top C1900
£ 350
Vintage Clocks
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
John Hudson, London Marquetry Longcase Clock
£ 7,250
Rees Antiques
Dutch Moving Ship Marquetry Longcase Clock
£ 3,500
Georgian Antiques
Mahogany Grandmother Clock of Desirable Dimensions c.1880
£ 2,750
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Unusual Quality Antique Oak Chiming Longcase Barometer Clock
£ 1,850
Unusual Quality Antique Oak Chiming Longcase Barometer Clock
£ 1,850
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Story Antique Clocks
Georgian 8 Day Longcase Clock by Handley & Moore of London
£ 4,750
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Fine Quality Antique Edwardian Oak Triple Weight Chiming Grandmother Clock
£ 3,250
Fine Quality Antique Edwardian Oak Triple Weight Chiming Grandmother Clock
£ 3,250
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Rees Antiques
Musical Moon Phase Longcase Clock
£ 1,100
£ 2,950
The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques
Georgian Mahogany Grandfather Longcase Clock Strike / Silent
£ 1,875
Georgian Mahogany Grandfather Longcase Clock Strike / Silent
£ 1,875
The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques
The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques
Quarter Veneered Walnut Chiming Grandmother Longcase Clock
Quarter Veneered Walnut Chiming Grandmother Longcase Clock
The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques
The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques
Westminster Quarter Chiming Grandmother Longcase Clock
£ 495
Westminster Quarter Chiming Grandmother Longcase Clock
£ 495
The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques
Georgian Antiques
George III Edinburgh Grandfather Clock
£ 1,800
£ 3,500
Rees Antiques
Antique Lacquered Longcase Clock
£ 1,250
Rees Antiques
Antique Marquetry Longcase Clock (76" High)
£ 1,460
The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques
English Quarter Chiming Oak Grandfather Longcase by Enfield
£ 1,450
English Quarter Chiming Oak Grandfather Longcase by Enfield
£ 1,450
The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques
The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques
Georgian Oak & Mahogany 8 Day Grandfather Longcase Clock
£ 1,365
Georgian Oak & Mahogany 8 Day Grandfather Longcase Clock
£ 1,365
The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
Thomas Pace, London Georgian Longcase Grandfather Clock
£ 2,250
The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques
Astragal Glazed Quarter Chiming Grandmother Longcase Clock
Astragal Glazed Quarter Chiming Grandmother Longcase Clock
The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques
Paul Watson Antiques & Interiors Norfolk
Art Deco Walnut Grandfather Clock 1930s
£ 1,350
The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques
Burr Walnut Quarter Chiming Grandmother Longcase Clock
£ 1,850
Burr Walnut Quarter Chiming Grandmother Longcase Clock
£ 1,850
The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques
Sovereign Antiques
Ashby-de-la-zouch LONGCASED 8 DAY CLOCK
£ 1,850
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Quality Antique George III Oak & Mahogany Banded Longcase Clock
£ 3,150
Quality Antique George III Oak & Mahogany Banded Longcase Clock
£ 3,150
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Rees Antiques
Antique Mahogany "Westhaven Grandfather Clock
£ 375
Rees Antiques
Antique Dublin Longcase Clock
£ 400
The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques
Stunning Georgian Flame Mahogany Longcase Clock
£ 2,650
London City Antiques
Antique Oak & Mahogany Grandfather Clock by W Prior of Skipton
£ 2,345
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Superb Quality Antique George III Mahogany Arch Dial Longcase Clock
£ 3,150
Superb Quality Antique George III Mahogany Arch Dial Longcase Clock
£ 3,150
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Outstanding Quality Antique 19th Century French Boulle Bracket Clock & Accompanying Pedestal
£ 13,500
Outstanding Quality Antique 19th Century French Boulle Bracket Clock & Accompanying Pedestal
£ 13,500
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Rees Antiques
Antique Slim Pine Longcase Clock
£ 375
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Impressive Quality Antique George III Mahogany Eight Day Longcase Clock
£ 3,850
Impressive Quality Antique George III Mahogany Eight Day Longcase Clock
£ 3,850
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Fine Quality Antique George III Mahogany Longcase Clock
£ 2,250
Fine Quality Antique George III Mahogany Longcase Clock
£ 2,250
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
