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 By the 20th Century the advent of electric and battery powered clocks made the grandfather clock seem outdated and cumbersome.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.
£ 600
Wonderful Large Victorian Striking Carriage Clock – French 8-day Carriage Clock C1880
£ 600
Vintage Clocks
The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques
Regulator Longcase Clock - Maple London G&J Movement
£ 4,650
Regulator Longcase Clock - Maple London G&J Movement
£ 4,650
The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques
Elmgarden Antiques
Tall Mahogany Longcase Clock by D Williams of Crickhowell
£ 1,450
Rees Antiques
ANTIQUE OAK ( TOTNES ) LONGCASE CLOCK
£ 395
Rees Antiques
Antique Marquetry Brass Dial Longcase Clock
£ 1,975
Rams Head Antiques
Irish Oak Longcase Clock Portglenone William Young
£ 985
The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques
Burr Walnut Elliott Grandmother Longcase Clock
£ 1,895
£ 3,000
Story Antique Clocks
Lenzkirch Precision Regulator Clock c.1901
£ 7,950
Old Mill Antiques
George Monks Mahogany Grandfather Clock
£ 895
Rees Antiques
Rare Antique 24 Hour Dial Longcase Clock
£ 1,250
The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques
Elliott Burr Walnut Tubular Bell Grandmother Longcase Clock
£ 2,295
Elliott Burr Walnut Tubular Bell Grandmother Longcase Clock
£ 2,295
The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques
Rees Antiques
Oak & Mahogany Moon Dial Longcase Clock
£ 550
Town House Traders Ltd
Antique Oak Granddaughter Clock
£ 295
£ 999
£ 999
London City Antiques
Antique George II Mahogany 8 Day Strike Silent Longcase Clock Henry Weedon London
£ 6,750
Antique George II Mahogany 8 Day Strike Silent Longcase Clock Henry Weedon London
£ 6,750
London City Antiques
£ 999
£ 1,499
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Very Pretty Burr Walnut Grandaughter Longcase Clock
£ 1,295
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
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 Century Rare Single Handed 8 Day Oak Longcase Clock
£ 2,250
Early 18th Century 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
Lacquered "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
