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 By the 20th Century the advent of electric and battery powered clocks made the grandfather clock seem outdated and cumbersome.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.
Town House Traders Ltd
Quality Burr Walnut Granddaughter Clock
£ 495
Georgian Antiques
George III Grandfather Clock by Thomas Hutchison of Leeds
£ 4,750
£ 2,250
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
Thoams Pace of London, Georgian Longcase Grandfather Clock
£ 3,450
Thoams Pace of London, Georgian Longcase Grandfather Clock
£ 3,450
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
London City Antiques
Antique George III Mahogany & Oak Longcase Clock by Hudfon of Nottingham
£ 2,750
Antique George III Mahogany & Oak Longcase Clock by Hudfon of Nottingham
£ 2,750
London City Antiques
Sunnyside Antiques
Longcase Clock James Wilson, Westminster
£ 8,450
Rees Antiques
Dutch Marquetry Longcase Clock
£ 1,250
Witch Antiques
Mahogany Longcase Clock
£ 1,595
£ 3,900
£ 3,450
£ 2,750
London City Antiques
Fine Antique George III Mahogany Longcase Clock Signed Charles Shuckburgh, London
£ 8,250
Fine Antique George III Mahogany Longcase Clock Signed Charles Shuckburgh, London
£ 8,250
London City Antiques
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Antique George III Quality Carved Oak Brass Face Longcase Clock
£ 3,250
Antique George III Quality Carved Oak Brass Face Longcase Clock
£ 3,250
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Mundella Antiques LTD
Grandfather Clock by Pewty Bottesford 1900-1901
£ 849
Antique Clock Company
Brass Dial Longcase Clock - Thomas Baker of Malling
£ 5,250
Antique Clock Company
Superb 30 Hour Longcase Clock by Thomas Rogers of Bath
£ 4,750
Antique Clock Company
Channel Island Longcase Clock – Edward Renouf – Jersey
£ 6,250
Antique Clock Company
Lions Eyes Automata Longcase Clock by Vurley of Wisbech
£ 6,250
Koos Limburg Jnr
Art Deco Stylish Impressive Dutch/German School Westminster Oak and Brass Longcase Clock Circa 1920
£ 2,250
Art Deco Stylish Impressive Dutch/German School Westminster Oak and Brass Longcase Clock Circa 1920
£ 2,250
Koos Limburg Jnr
Antique Clock Company
Small & Rare 10″ Dial Longcase Clock – Smith – Chester
£ 6,750
Antique Clock Company
Moonphase Oak Longcase Clock - Robert Darling of Melrose
£ 7,250
Antique Clock Company
Mahogany Longcase Clock by John Harvey of Weymouth
£ 7,850
Antique Clock Company
Mahogany Longcase Clock - Jonathan Blake of Fulham
£ 8,750
Antique Clock Company
Fine London Mahogany Longcase Clock - Samuel Fish of London
£ 8,950
Antique Clock Company
Mahogany Longcase Clock - Joseph Sarjent of London
£ 7,500
Antique Clock Company
Fine Mahogany Longcase Clock - James McCabe of London
£ 9,850
Antique Clock Company
Mahogany Moonphase Longcase Clock - Thomas Hall of Romsey
£ 12,500
Antique Clock Company
Walnut Longcase Clock by James Drury of London
£ 18,000
Antique Clock Company
Quarter Striking Moonphase Longcase - Robert Higgs of London
£ 18,500
Quarter Striking Moonphase Longcase - Robert Higgs of London
£ 18,500
Antique Clock Company
Antique Clock Company
Fine Marquetry Longcase Clock - Peter Wise of London
£ 18,950
Antique Clock Company
Mahogany Pagoda Longcase Clock - Anthony Marsh of London
£ 11,950
Antique Clock Company
English Regulator - Pearce & Sons of Leicester
£ 19,500
Antique Clock Company
Burr Walnut 8-day Longcase Clock - Joseph Windmills of London
£ 19,850
Burr Walnut 8-day Longcase Clock - Joseph Windmills of London
£ 19,850
Antique Clock Company
Antique Clock Company
Small Mahogany Regulator - Hampston Prince & Cattles of York
£ 25,000
Small Mahogany Regulator - Hampston Prince & Cattles of York
£ 25,000
Antique Clock Company
Antique Clock Company
Rocking Ship Automata Longcase Clock – John Sly of Weymouth
£ 7,950
Antique Clock Company
Small Regulator Longcase – Frederick Rowe – Great Marlow
£ 14,950
Antique Clock Company
Quality Regulator Longcase Clock – Richard Rowell – Oxford
£ 19,500
Antique Clock Company
Fine Marquetry Longcase Clock Signed Henry Massy of London
£ 24,500
Antique Clock Company
Mahogany Longcase Clock by Matthew & Thomas Dutton No.239
£ 25,000
Town House Traders Ltd
Antique Mahogany Granddaughter Clock
£ 350