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 By the 20th Century the advent of electric and battery powered clocks made the grandfather clock seem outdated and cumbersome.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.
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Quality Antique George III Oak & Mahogany Banded Longcase Clock
£ 3,150
Quality Antique George III Oak & Mahogany Banded Longcase Clock
£ 3,150
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Rees Antiques
Antique Mahogany "Westhaven Grandfather Clock
£ 375
Town House Traders Ltd
Antique Oak Granddaughter Clock
£ 145
Rees Antiques
Antique Dublin Longcase Clock
£ 400
The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques
Georgian Oak & Mahogany 8 Day Grandfather Longcase Clock
£ 1,385
Georgian Oak & Mahogany 8 Day Grandfather Longcase Clock
£ 1,385
The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques
The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques
Stunning Georgian Flame Mahogany Longcase Clock
£ 2,650
Worboys Antiques
Oak Triple Chime Longcase Clock
£ 2,450
£ 799
Story Antique Clocks
Victorian English Regulator Longcase Clock
£ 8,950
London City Antiques
Antique Oak & Mahogany Grandfather Clock by W Prior of Skipton
£ 2,345
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Superb Quality Antique George III Mahogany Arch Dial Longcase Clock
£ 3,150
Superb Quality Antique George III Mahogany Arch Dial Longcase Clock
£ 3,150
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Outstanding Quality Antique 19th Century French Boulle Bracket Clock & Accompanying Pedestal
£ 13,500
Outstanding Quality Antique 19th Century French Boulle Bracket Clock & Accompanying Pedestal
£ 13,500
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Rees Antiques
Antique Slim Pine Longcase Clock
£ 375
Rees Antiques
Antique Scottish 8 Day Longcase Clock
POA
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Impressive Quality Antique George III Mahogany Eight Day Longcase Clock
£ 3,850
Impressive Quality Antique George III Mahogany Eight Day Longcase Clock
£ 3,850
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Fine Quality Antique George III Mahogany Longcase Clock
£ 2,250
Fine Quality Antique George III Mahogany Longcase Clock
£ 2,250
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Elegant Quality Antique George III Oak Longcase Clock
£ 3,000
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Quality Antique George III Oak Longcase Clock
£ 2,850
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Fine Quality Antique George III Mahogany Longcase Clock
£ 3,200
Fine Quality Antique George III Mahogany Longcase Clock
£ 3,200
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Fantastic Quality Antique George III Lacquered and Chinoiserie Longcase Clock
£ 5,500
Fantastic Quality Antique George III Lacquered and Chinoiserie Longcase Clock
£ 5,500
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Rees Antiques
Antique Mahogany London Longcase Clock
£ 550
London City Antiques
Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Longcase Clock
£ 1,945
Rees Antiques
Antique Automation Hawk Longcase Clock
£ 495
Rees Antiques
Antique Musical Dutch Walnut Longcase Clock
£ 1,250
Koos Limburg Jnr
Jugendstil Art Nouveau/Art Deco Impressive and Beautiful Golden Oak Dutch Longcase Clock
£ 2,250
Jugendstil Art Nouveau/Art Deco Impressive and Beautiful Golden Oak Dutch Longcase Clock
£ 2,250
Koos Limburg Jnr
£ 899
£ 899
£ 999
The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques
Quarter Chiming + Hour Strike Oak Grandmother Longcase Clock
£ 1,525
Quarter Chiming + Hour Strike Oak Grandmother Longcase Clock
£ 1,525
The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques
The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques
Triple Tune Musical Warm Oak Grandmother Longcase Clock
£ 1,595
Triple Tune Musical Warm Oak Grandmother Longcase Clock
£ 1,595
The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques
Sunnyside Antiques
Longcase Clock - Geo Lumsden Pittenweem
£ 2,700
Sunnyside Antiques
19th Century Scottish Longcase Clock
£ 2,200
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Fantastic Quality Antique George III Mahogany Eight Day Long Case Clock
£ 5,250
Fantastic Quality Antique George III Mahogany Eight Day Long Case Clock
£ 5,250
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
John Addison Guildford Regulator Longcase Grandfather Clock
£ 2,600
John Addison Guildford Regulator Longcase Grandfather Clock
£ 2,600
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Wonderful Quality Antique Edwardian Oak Eight Day Chiming Grandmother Clock
£ 1,050
Wonderful Quality Antique Edwardian Oak Eight Day Chiming Grandmother Clock
£ 1,050
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 Marquetry "London" Longcase Clock
£ 3,950
Rees Antiques
Brass Rocking Ship Longcase Clock
£ 950
Rees Antiques
ANTIQUE MARQUETRY LONGCASE / GRANDFATHER CLOCK
£ 1,650
