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 By the 20th Century the advent of electric and battery powered clocks made the grandfather clock seem outdated and cumbersome.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.
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
McLennan, London Georgian Longcase Grandfather Clock
£ 2,650
Marylebone Antiques
Vintage Glass & Brass Clock by Leon Rosen for Pace Collection
£ 795
Town House Traders Ltd
Antique Red Lacquered Granddaughter Clock Retailed by Asprey
£ 480
Carse Antiques
Edinburgh Mahogany Longcase Clock with Horse Dial
£ 1,600
£ 5,995
Rees Antiques
Oak Case with Lion Automation Longcase Clock
£ 475
£ 4,250
Wickersley Antiques
8 Day Longcase Clock Joseph Gibson Ecclefechan
£ 750
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Late 18th Century / Early 19th Century Welsh Oak Longcase Clock by Thomas Webbe of New Quay
£ 2,100
Late 18th Century / Early 19th Century Welsh Oak Longcase Clock by Thomas Webbe of New Quay
£ 2,100
Salisbury Antiques Centre
The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques
Early 18th C Rare Single Handed 8 Day Oak Longcase Clock
£ 2,250
Early 18th C Rare Single Handed 8 Day Oak Longcase Clock
£ 2,250
The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques
£ 799
£ 999
Rams Head Antiques
18th Century Marquetry Longcase Clock Charles Louch St. Albans
£ 5,750
Rees Antiques
Antique Moon Dial "Askrigg" Longcase Clock
£ 775
Rees Antiques
SCOTTISH MAHOGANY LONGCASE CLOCK
£ 400
Rees Antiques
LACQURED "LONDON " BRASS DIAL LONGCASE CLOCK
£ 725
Rees Antiques
ANTIQUE "FALMOUTH " LONGCASE CLOCK
£ 350
The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques
Small Longcase Clock Queen Anne - Early Georgian Period
£ 1,295
Small Longcase Clock Queen Anne - Early Georgian Period
£ 1,295
The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques
The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques
Small Longcase Clock Chiming Astragal Glazing Oak
£ 1,450
Small Longcase Clock Chiming Astragal Glazing Oak
£ 1,450
The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques
Rees Antiques
BRASS MOON PHASE ANTIQUE LONGCASE4 CLOCK
£ 950
£ 2,399
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
Chepstow Rocking Ship Longcase Grandfather Clock
£ 2,350
Rees Antiques
ANTIQUE BRASS MOON DIAL LONGCASE CLOCK
£ 675
London City Antiques
Antique Exhibition Quality Carved Mahogany Nine Tube Chiming Longcase Clock
£ 22,500
Antique Exhibition Quality Carved Mahogany Nine Tube Chiming Longcase Clock
£ 22,500
London City Antiques
Rees Antiques
Black Lacquered "London" Longcase Clock
£ 1,950
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
Georgian Grandmother Clock c.1820
£ 1,750
Hawkins Antiques
Antique Mahogany Longcase Grandfather Clock - Inlaid Case, Brass Dial & Arch Hood c.1920
£ 850
Antique Mahogany Longcase Grandfather Clock - Inlaid Case, Brass Dial & Arch Hood c.1920
£ 850
Hawkins Antiques
LT Antiques
18th Century Walnut Grandfather Clock
£ 3,950
Stalham Antique Gallery
Very Fine Quality Longcase Clock
£ 1,650
£ 1,099
£ 1,099
£ 799
£ 999
£ 1,199
Rees Antiques
Antique Carved Oak Longcase Clock
£ 350
Pear Tree Antiques
A Circa 1770 Eight Day Longcase Clock
£ 1,250
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Quality Antique George III Mahogany Arch Dial Longcase Clock
£ 3,450
Quality Antique George III Mahogany Arch Dial Longcase Clock
£ 3,450
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Rees Antiques
ANTIQUE ( BRISTOL )MOON DIAL LONGCASE CLOCK
£ 750
Worboys Antiques
Oak Westminster Chiming Longcase Clock
£ 2,250
Rees Antiques
Antique Automation Ship Longcase Clock
£ 850
