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 By the 20th Century the advent of electric and battery powered clocks made the grandfather clock seem outdated and cumbersome.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.
The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques
Quarter Veneer London Grandfather Longcase Clock c.1729
£ 3,000
Quarter Veneer London Grandfather Longcase Clock c.1729
£ 3,000
The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques
The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques
Grandmother / Small Grandfather Longcase Clock 1920s
£ 895
Grandmother / Small Grandfather Longcase Clock 1920s
£ 895
The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques
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
Stalham Antique Gallery
George IV Longcase Clock with Movement by Simpson Yarmouth
£ 1,470
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Fine Quality Antique Oak 8 Day Chiming Grandmother Clock
£ 1,185
Fine Quality Antique Oak 8 Day Chiming Grandmother Clock
£ 1,185
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
London City Antiques
Antique George III Superior Quality Mahogany Inlaid Eight Day Longcase Clock Signed John Denbigh, Merton Park
£ 4,950
Antique George III Superior Quality Mahogany Inlaid Eight Day Longcase Clock Signed John Denbigh, Merton Park
£ 4,950
London City Antiques
Rees Antiques
Antique Mahogany "Kingswood" Longcase Clock
£ 550
The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques
Quarter Chiming Musical Small Grandfather Longcase Clock
£ 1,245
Quarter Chiming Musical Small Grandfather Longcase Clock
£ 1,245
The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques
LT Antiques
Queen Anne Walnut Grandfather Clock
£ 4,750
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
Rees Antiques
Antique Bristol Moon Phase Longcase Clock
£ 875
Rees Antiques
Pine Silvered Dial 30 Hour Longcase Clock
£ 450
The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques
New Find - Small Georgian Oak Grandfather Longcase Clock
£ 1,165
New Find - Small Georgian Oak Grandfather Longcase Clock
£ 1,165
The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques
The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques
Georgian Light Oak 8 Day Grandfather Longcase Clock
£ 1,150
Georgian Light Oak 8 Day Grandfather Longcase Clock
£ 1,150
The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques
The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques
Georgian Oak Grandfather Longcase Clock Richard Northen
£ 1,265
Georgian Oak Grandfather Longcase Clock Richard Northen
£ 1,265
The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques
The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques
74in Triple Tune Musical Chiming Grandfather Longcase Clock
74in Triple Tune Musical Chiming Grandfather Longcase Clock
The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques
The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques
Richard Gibbs London 5 Pillar Grandfather Longcase Clock Silent Pull
£ 2,650
Richard Gibbs London 5 Pillar Grandfather Longcase Clock Silent Pull
£ 2,650
The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques
London City Antiques
Fine Antique George III Inlaid Mahogany Eight Day Longcase Clock
£ 3,950
Fine Antique George III Inlaid Mahogany Eight Day Longcase Clock
£ 3,950
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Antique George III Quality Mahogany 8 Day Longcase Clock
£ 4,850
£ 3,450
Fantastic! Georgian Longcase Clock Rob Cutbush Maidstone Grandfather Clock
£ 3,450
Vintage Clocks
Vintage Clocks
Edwardian Longcase Clock Solid Mahogany Musical Grandfather Clock Dual Chime on Tubular Bells
£ 2,800
Edwardian Longcase Clock Solid Mahogany Musical Grandfather Clock Dual Chime on Tubular Bells
£ 2,800
Vintage Clocks
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
Vintage Clocks
19th Century Swan Neck Pediment Longcase Clock Arched Silver & Brass Dial 8 Day Movement Signed Nathanid Washboun Gloucester
£ 1,800
19th Century Swan Neck Pediment Longcase Clock Arched Silver & Brass Dial 8 Day Movement Signed Nathanid Washboun Gloucester
£ 1,800
Vintage Clocks
Vintage Clocks
19th Century Pagoda Top Longcase Clock in Solid Mahogany Case Arched Silver & Brass Dial Signed Joseph Herring London
£ 3,400
19th Century Pagoda Top Longcase Clock in Solid Mahogany Case Arched Silver & Brass Dial Signed Joseph Herring London
£ 3,400
Vintage Clocks
Rees Antiques
Antique Slim Oas Newcastle Longcase Clock
£ 575
Rees Antiques
Antique Brass Moon Dial "Durham" Longcase Clock
£ 775
£ 895
£ 295
Antique Longcase Grandfather Clock Face - Rare & Beautiful 230 Year Old c.1790
£ 295
Antiques Co
London City Antiques
Antique Quality Oak Brass Face Eight Day Chiming Grandmother Clock
£ 1,185
Antique Quality Oak Brass Face Eight Day Chiming Grandmother Clock
£ 1,185
London City Antiques
Georgian Antiques
Victorian Longcase Clock by Sam Robson
£ 6,750
Rees Antiques
Antique Superb Marquetry "London" Longcase Clock
£ 4,750
Rees Antiques
Antique Oak "Leominister" Longcase Clock
£ 575
Rees Antiques
London Mahogany Brass Dial Longcase Clock
£ 975
London City Antiques
Antique George III Quality 8 Day Brass Face Oak Longcase Clock
£ 3,950
The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques
William Harley Early Georgian Oak Grandfather Longcase Clock
£ 1,850
William Harley Early Georgian Oak Grandfather Longcase Clock
£ 1,850
The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques
Rees Antiques
Antique Mahogany 8 Day Longcase Clock
£ 650
Rees Antiques
Mahogany "SHEFFIELD" Automation Longcase Clock
£ 575
Rees Antiques
The Antique Slim Oak "Oxford ST" Grandfather Clock
£ 550
Town House Traders Ltd
Antique Oak Granddaughter Clock
£ 175
London City Antiques
18th Century Quality Antique Oak Brass Face Longcase Clock by Benjamin Reeves of Lamberhurst
£ 2,850
18th Century Quality Antique Oak Brass Face Longcase Clock by Benjamin Reeves of Lamberhurst
£ 2,850
London City Antiques