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 By the 20th Century the advent of electric and battery powered clocks made the grandfather clock seem outdated and cumbersome.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.
£ 899
Witch Antiques
Antique Longcase Clock
£ 1,750
£ 2,895
Vintage Clocks
Wonderful Second Period Longcase Clock – Ca1880
£ 1,150
Rees Antiques
Antique Walnut 8 Day Longcase Clock
£ 475
Gaylord Antiques
James McCabe London Longcase Clock
£ 8,750
Rees Antiques
Antique Very Tall "SEE/SAW Grandfather Clock
£ 1,450
Gaylord Antiques
Elegant Scottish Marquetry Longcase Clock
£ 3,650
Vintage Clocks
Wonderful Edwardian Westminster Chime Grandmother Clock
£ 650
Gaylord Antiques
JNO Lane London Regency Longcase Grandfather Clock
£ 3,950
Vintage Clocks
Engaging Edwardian Westminster Chime Grandmother Clock
£ 550
WR Harvey & Co (Antiques) Ltd
Chippendale Mahogany Longcase Clock
£ 9,750
Antiques and Things
Robert Thompson (Mouseman) Grandfather Clock
£ 2,800
£ 1,450
Art Nouveau / Art Deco German Oak Longcase Clock Black Forest Circa 1900-20
£ 1,450
Koos Limburg Jnr
Rees Antiques
Antique Automation Windmill Longcase Clock
£ 575
Antiques and Things
Unique Short-case Clock
£ 380
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Longcase Clock by William Wady of Twickenham C1770
£ 1,200
London City Antiques
Antique George III Quality 8 Day Oak Longcase Clock by Walker of Nantwich
£ 3,650
Antique George III Quality 8 Day Oak Longcase Clock by Walker of Nantwich
£ 3,650
London City Antiques
Hingstons Antiques
Edwardian Walnut Grandmother Clock
£ 1,200
Salisbury Antiques Centre
A Dutch Walnut and Marquetry Longcase Clock - Johannes Witkamp
£ 2,600
A Dutch Walnut and Marquetry Longcase Clock - Johannes Witkamp
£ 2,600
Salisbury Antiques Centre
LT Antiques
Queen Anne Walnut 8 Day Grandfather Clock
£ 3,950
Cross Antiques
18th Cent Moon Dial Longcase Clock
£ 850
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Rare Unusual Antique Edwardian Musical Quality Inlaid Marquetry Grandmother Clock
£ 3,950
Rare Unusual Antique Edwardian Musical Quality Inlaid Marquetry Grandmother Clock
£ 3,950
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
London City Antiques
Rare Unusual Antique Edwardian Quality Carved Oak Zodiac Musical Longcase Clock
£ 3,450
Rare Unusual Antique Edwardian Quality Carved Oak Zodiac Musical Longcase Clock
£ 3,450
London City Antiques
Rees Antiques
Antique Gold Lacquered Longcase Clock
£ 1,250
Georgian Antiques
Neat-sized Mahogany Grandmother Clock in Georgian Style
£ 1,100
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Attractive Quality Antique Mahogany Chiming Grandmother Clock
£ 1,125
Attractive Quality Antique Mahogany Chiming Grandmother Clock
£ 1,125
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Rees Antiques
Superb Antique Oak Carved Tall Longcase Clock
£ 600
The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques
Georgian 8 Day Oak & Mahogany Grandfather Longcase Clock
£ 1,100
Georgian 8 Day Oak & Mahogany Grandfather Longcase Clock
£ 1,100
The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques
Vintage Clocks
Fabulous 8 Day Georgian Longcase ca.1820
£ 1,750
Rees Antiques
Eight Bells "London" Longcase Clock
£ 1,275
The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques
Early Georgian Oak Grandfather Longcase Clock
£ 1,795
Vintage Clocks
Fabulous Oak Miniature Longcase Mantel Clock – Ca1900
£ 300
Rees Antiques
Antique Oak Automation Longcase Clock
£ 475
Rees Antiques
Lacquered "London" Longcase Clock
£ 975
Vintage Clocks
Exquisite Victorian Musical Longcase Clock ca.1898
£ 1,450
£ 1,150
Vintage Clocks
Wonderful Hermle Triple Chime Musical Longcase Clock
£ 1,250
The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques
Small Georgian Oak & Inlaid Grandfather Longcase Clock
£ 1,380
Small Georgian Oak & Inlaid Grandfather Longcase Clock
£ 1,380
The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques
London City Antiques
Antique George III Oak Eight Day Longcase Clock
£ 2,650