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 By the 20th Century the advent of electric and battery powered clocks made the grandfather clock seem outdated and cumbersome.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
Early Georgian Hooded Wall Clock - 10 Chapter Ring
£ 695
The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques
Quarter Chiming Elliott Tubular Bell Small Longcase Clock
£ 2,295
Quarter Chiming Elliott Tubular Bell Small Longcase Clock
£ 2,295
The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques
The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques
Small Early Georgian Oak Grandfather Longcase Clock, Mercer/hythe/kent
£ 1,800
Small Early Georgian Oak Grandfather Longcase Clock, Mercer/hythe/kent
£ 1,800
The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques
Rees Antiques
Oak Moon Phase "LIVERPOOL" Longcase Clock
£ 475
Town House Traders Ltd
Quality Chinoiserie Lacquered Musical Longcase Clock
£ 890
Rees Antiques
Antique Walnut 8 Bells Longcase Clock
£ 2,200
Rees Antiques
Antique Mahogany "Portsmouth" Longcase Clock
£ 975
£ 1,450
London City Antiques
Magnificent Quality Antique Edwardian Ornate Gilded Brass Miniature Longcase Clock
£ 1,385
Magnificent Quality Antique Edwardian Ornate Gilded Brass Miniature Longcase Clock
£ 1,385
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Outstanding Quality Antique George III Oak & Burr Oak Brass Face Longcase Clock
£ 3,450
Outstanding Quality Antique George III Oak & Burr Oak Brass Face Longcase Clock
£ 3,450
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Antique Oak & Mahogany Grandfather Clock by W Prior of Skipton
£ 2,345
£ 1,775
£ 995
Hawkins Antiques
Stunning Antique Chippendale Style Mahogany Grandmother Clock
£ 2,850
Cross Antiques
Early 19th C Musical Longcase Clock
£ 1,550
£ 1,250
Church Street Antiques
George III Oak Longcase Clock by John Collier, Cheadle
£ 1,650
Antique Clock Company
James Wood Regulator Longcase Clock
£ 14,500
Antique Clock Company
Rocking Ship Longcase Clock - Richard Biggs of Romsey
£ 8,250
Antique Clock Company
Charming Oak Longcase Clock - Richard Alexander of Devizes
£ 5,250
Antique Clock Company
James Coster of Henley Oak Longcase Clock
£ 5,250
Antique Clock Company
Mahogany Quarter-striking Longcase Clock Grid-iron Pendulum
£ 18,950
Mahogany Quarter-striking Longcase Clock Grid-iron Pendulum
£ 18,950
Antique Clock Company
Antique Clock Company
Mahogany Automata Longcase Clock - John Thompson of London
£ 18,500
Antique Clock Company
Elegant 17th-century Style Walnut Miniature Longcase Clock
£ 7,500
£ 2,400
Antique Clock Company
Stunning Walnut Longcase Clock – Edward East
£ 70,000
Antique Clock Company
A Fine And Rare Walnut 8-day Longcase Clock – Joseph Knibb
£ 75,000
Antique Clock Company
8-day Parquetry Longcase Clock - Samuel Aldworth
£ 35,000
Antique Clock Company
Small 8-day Striking Longcase Clock Retailed by Harrods
£ 5,750
London City Antiques
Fine Antique George III Mahogany Longcase Clock Signed Charles Shuckburgh of London
£ 8,250
Fine Antique George III Mahogany Longcase Clock Signed Charles Shuckburgh of London
£ 8,250
London City Antiques
£ 1,950
London City Antiques
Antique George III Quality Mahogany Longcase Clock by Dan Williams of Crickhowell
£ 2,350
Antique George III Quality Mahogany Longcase Clock by Dan Williams of Crickhowell
£ 2,350
London City Antiques
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Fine Quality Antique Oak 8 Day Chiming Grandmother Clock
£ 1,150
Fine Quality Antique Oak 8 Day Chiming Grandmother Clock
£ 1,150
Unique Antiques By Emma Jade
Rees Antiques
Musical Mahogany Longcase Clock
£ 2,250
£ 1,100
Fabulous Antique English “Luton” Oak Case Longcase 8 Day Clock - 1800
£ 1,100
Vintage Clocks
£ 2,500
£ 950
£ 1,700
£ 1,500
Fantastic Antique Scottish “Kilmarnok” Mahogany Case Longcase Clock ca.1830
£ 1,500
Vintage Clocks
£ 1,500
Fantastic Antique English “Swinton” Mahogany Case Longcase Clock ca.1830
£ 1,500
Vintage Clocks