Longcase Clocks

The longcase clock or ‘grandfather’ clock was made from about 1660 to around 1850. It is believed it was a natural progression from the lantern clock (a weight driven wall clock). The idea of enclosing both the weights (and the pendulum) in a protective case seemed a logical idea, and so the longcase clock was born. The clock case then became an important piece of work for the cabinetmakers to show off their skills, as important as the clock itself. Please click on the various ‘drop-downs’ to get an idea of the way the longcase clock developed over the centuries.

THOMAS BOWCUTT, LONDON LONGCASE CLOCK

A fine London 8 day pagoda top longcase clock by Thomas Bowcutt, London. High quality, 5...
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ROCKING SHIP AUTOMATA LONGCASE CLOCK

An unusual & most attractive 8 day Longcase clock. The conventional movement with anchor escapement &...
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JOHN BISHOP, SHERBORNE LONGCASE CLOCK

A slim & well proportioned 8 day longcase clock. Conventional anchor escapement, bell strike movement of...
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UNSIGNED 11″ MARQUETRY LONGCASE CLOCK

A fine ‘Bird & Flower’ period walnut marquetry 8 day longcase clock. The movement with internal...
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ROBERT MOXHAM OF COLEFORD, MOONPHASE LONGCASE CLOCK

A slim and very attractive 8 day moonphase longcase clock by Robert Moxham, Coleford (Gloucestershire). The...
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ADAM & EVE AUTOMATA LONGCASE CLOCK

An unusual & attractive 8 day Longcase clock by Watkins of Abergavenny. The movement striking the...
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