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 By the 20th Century the advent of electric and battery powered clocks made the grandfather clock seem outdated and cumbersome.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.
£ 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
£ 1,300
Vintage Clocks
Superb Antique Scottish Mahogany Longcase Clock ca.1835
£ 1,500
£ 2,750
£ 1,750
Art Deco Black Forest Friedrich Mauthe Schwenningen Walnut Longcase Clock c.1920
£ 1,750
Koos Limburg Jnr
Stalham Antique Gallery
English Oak Longcase Clock - R Biggs of Rumsey
£ 1,550
Worboys Antiques
Early 19th Century Rocking Ship Longcase Clock
£ 2,500
London City Antiques
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Figured Mahogany Grandfather Clock with Painted Arched Dial & Moon Roller
£ 4,250
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Figured Mahogany Grandfather Clock with Painted Arched Dial & Moon Roller
£ 4,250
London City Antiques
Rawlings Antiques
18th Century Grandfather Clock Ashton of Macclesfield
£ 1,495
£ 4,975
Rees Antiques
Antique Quality Oak Longcase Clock
£ 650
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
Wick Antiques Ltd
Black Forest Linden Wood Longcase Clock by Spring of Interlaken
£ 44,500
Black Forest Linden Wood Longcase Clock by Spring of Interlaken
£ 44,500
Wick Antiques Ltd
Rees Antiques
Marquetry "London" Longcase Clock
£ 1,950
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 Musical "Chester" Longcase Clock
£ 1,750
Rees Antiques
Antique Automation Longcase Clock
£ 575
Rees Antiques
Antique Pine "YARMOUTH" Longcase Clock
£ 450
Rees Antiques
Antique Mahogany "WALSHAM" Longcase Clock
£ 950
LT Antiques
18th Century Walnut Longcase Clock
£ 4,700
London City Antiques
Antique George III 18th Century Quality Brass Faced 8 Day Longcase Clock by John Pollard of Crediton
£ 3,450
Antique George III 18th Century Quality Brass Faced 8 Day Longcase Clock by John Pollard of Crediton
£ 3,450
London City Antiques
Story Antique Clocks
Georgian 8 Day Longcase Clock by Mason of Bawtry
£ 3,600
Rees Antiques
Antique Irish Moon Dial Longcase Clock
£ 900
£ 1,850
£ 1,450
Rees Antiques
Musical Striking on Gongs Longcase Clock
£ 1,375
£ 3,500
£ 1,450
£ 650
Alain Michel Antiques
18th Century Oak Longcase Clock from Belgium
€ 2,700
Rees Antiques
Antique Walnut Longcase Clock
£ 975