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 By the 20th Century the advent of electric and battery powered clocks made the grandfather clock seem outdated and cumbersome.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.
£ 1,850
London City Antiques
Rare 18th Century Large Antique George III Quality Oak Dresser with Rack and Longcase Clock
£ 8,850
Rare 18th Century Large Antique George III Quality Oak Dresser with Rack and Longcase Clock
£ 8,850
London City Antiques
Rees Antiques
Musical Striking ON Gongs Longcase Clock
£ 1,375
£ 4,500
£ 1,450
The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques
Oak Grandmother Longcase Clock - Harmonious 3 Musical Tunes
£ 1,450
Oak Grandmother Longcase Clock - Harmonious 3 Musical Tunes
£ 1,450
The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques
£ 650
Alain Michel Antiques
18th Century Oak Longcase Clock From Belgium
€ 2,700
Rees Antiques
Antique Walnut Longcase Clock
£ 975
The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques
Georgian Mahogany 8 Day Grandfather Clock - Handmade Marquetry
£ 1,895
Georgian Mahogany 8 Day Grandfather Clock - Handmade Marquetry
£ 1,895
The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques
Matthew Coles Antiques
French Art Nouveau Clock in the Manner of Louis Majorelle
£ 2,750
Vintage Clocks
Stunning Fen Clocks Musical Longcase Clock ca.1970
£ 450
Rees Antiques
Automation "Bury" Longcase Clock
£ 1,450
London City Antiques
Antique George III Quality 8 Day Brass Face Oak Longcase Clock
£ 3,950
Rees Antiques
Antique Swansea Automation Ship Longcase Clock
£ 1,100
London City Antiques
Antique George III Quality Oak & Mahogany 8 Day Painted Face Longcase Clock
£ 3,450
Antique George III Quality Oak & Mahogany 8 Day Painted Face Longcase Clock
£ 3,450
London City Antiques
Rees Antiques
Antique Marquetry "London" Longcase Clock
£ 2,250
Rees Antiques
Interesting Lacquered 8 Day Longcase Clock
£ 900
Sunnyside Antiques
Longcase Clock - 18th Century Scottish
£ 3,650
Witch Antiques
Grandfather Clock
£ 975
Witch Antiques
Scottish Longcase Clock
£ 1,695
Witch Antiques
Mahogany Long Case Clock
£ 1,695
Witch Antiques
Georgian Longcase Clock
£ 1,850
Witch Antiques
Rare Longcase Clock
£ 2,450
Koos Limburg Jnr
Art Deco Kienzle Oak Longcase Clock c.1920
£ 1,450
London City Antiques
Antique George III Superior Quality Mahogany Inlaid 8 Day Longcase Clock Signed John Denbigh, Merton Park
£ 4,950
Antique George III Superior Quality Mahogany Inlaid 8 Day Longcase Clock Signed John Denbigh, Merton Park
£ 4,950
London City Antiques
Rees Antiques
Moon Phase "Hexham" Longcase Clock
£ 650
£ 2,250
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
Thoams Pace of London, Georgian Longcase Grandfather Clock
£ 3,450
Thoams Pace of London, Georgian Longcase Grandfather Clock
£ 3,450
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
London City Antiques
Antique George III Mahogany & Oak Longcase Clock by Hudfon of Nottingham
£ 2,750
Antique George III Mahogany & Oak Longcase Clock by Hudfon of Nottingham
£ 2,750
London City Antiques
Rees Antiques
Musical 8 Tubes Mahogany Longcase Clock
£ 2,750
Sunnyside Antiques
Longcase Clock James Wilson, Westminster
£ 8,450
Rees Antiques
Dutch Marquetry Longcase Clock
£ 1,250
Witch Antiques
Mahogany Longcase Clock
£ 1,595
£ 3,900
£ 3,450
£ 2,750
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
Mundella Antiques LTD
Grandfather Clock by Pewty Bottesford 1900-1901
£ 849
Antique Clock Company
Superb 30 Hour Longcase Clock by Thomas Rogers of Bath
£ 4,750