Antique Longcase Clocks

Longcase clocks, often referred to as grandfather clocks, are a true testament to craftsmanship and timeless design. Known for their tall, elegant structure, these clocks stand out with their slender cases and intricate detailing.

Typically featuring a pendulum mechanism, longcase clocks were once the cornerstone of domestic timekeeping, becoming a symbol of both functionality and status in homes across Britain and Europe. The striking design often includes beautifully carved wood, ornate brass dials, and decorative elements such as gilding or hand-painted scenes.

Today, they remain highly sought after by collectors, not only for their historical significance but also for their aesthetic appeal, bringing a sense of grandeur and sophistication to any space.

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Antique long case clock by Christopher Gould, featuring a beautifully restored arch dial.

Christopher Gould

  • • This wonderful little clock is by Christopher Gould

    • It has a 10 inch movement, outside countwheel and 5 pillars

    • It stands 6ft 5 inches, 196 cm should you prefer

    • Good original condition with a great big lovely marquetry bird in the door

    • 1690 to 1695

Antique arch dial Girolest clock, featuring a beautifully restored brass and mahogany design

Arch Dial Girolest

  • • Alexander Giroust, Coventry Street London

    • Probably the best coloured and original walnut clock I have seen

    • It sings and glows. A country house clock if there was ever one

    • Lovely star in the base

Long case clock by Charles Gretton, professionally restored to maintain its original elegance.

Charles Gretton

  • • Charles Gretton, a lovely clock by a fine maker

    • The case is wonderful

    • The base has a panel with St George and the dragon, A maiden tied to a stake, and, of course, the dragon. George is seated astride a great big horse, which makes the scaly adversary look rather pathetically small.

    • He is bravely waving his sword about looking very fearsome. Also his little dog is there

    • The top panel has two well dressed gents with feathered hats, also with their little dog

    • Good movement, with 5 pillars and countwheel strike. A finely made dial

    • 200 cm tall

Vintage wooden grandfather clock in a room with framed photos and religious statue.

Charles Haley

  • • A little beauty!

    • 10 inch dial, gridiron pendulum.and best of all, a period cut glass weight which can only be original

Long case clock by Edmund Appley, featuring Roman numeral dials and a restored pendulum.

Edmund Appley

  •  • A clever and very original maker

    • Fell off his horse in Edinburgh aged 32, died, a great pity, he was such a talented fellow

    • Zodiac signs, day of the week, but the best of it is the calendar

    • On the 31st of the month it says “wind up”. Always brings a smile

     • Ah! Also month duration

Restored long case clock by Francis Perigal, highlighting its unique mahogany finish.

Francis Perigal

  • • Here we have probably the best of London mahogany clocks’ Small, neat and a truly great colour.

    • Frances Perigal was an exceptional maker

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George Peacock

  • • Tortoiseshell lacquer with two very charming bucolic scenes painted on the door and base, one of a young woman and her beau collecting walnuts, the other of a gentleman farmer with horse, huntsman and dog passing through a gate

    • Good dial with moonphase. The best and most unusual feature is above the moon “NOW OR NEVER WAS THE TIME” From Tristam Shandy, I believe, by Larry Sterne.

    • All very original, comfortable and loveable

Vintage long case clock by James Bullock, professionally restored for modern timekeeping.

James Bullock

  • • James bullock, london

    • A tiny month duration regulator,standing 172cm. 10 inch dial, tapered plates and maintaining power.

    • Neat and beautiful!

Restored long case clock by John Grant, showcasing traditional wooden craftsmanship.

John Grant

  • • John Grant, Fleet Street

    • Incredibly well-made domestic regulator movement, the case typical of Grant. Both elegant and impressive

    • I can see this in the foyer of a posh London club with gentlemen members setting their watches by it

Antique long case clock by John Saville, featuring elegant brass details and a polished finish.

John Saville

  • • A wonderful example of an olivewood oystered early marquetry panelled clock

    • Lots of green bone

    • Provenance?? You got provenance!

    • This clock belonged to the countess Mountbatten of Burma. It was kept in the very fine hall of Newhouse, the family seat.

    • So many royals, aristocrats, lords and important politicians must have been familiar with this remarkable example  of fine craftsmanship

    • I have pictures of it in situ, and of the house, also the family

    • A marvellous piece of history

Georgian long case clock by Henry Jones, restored with intricate hand-carved designs

Henry Jones

  • • A real beauty!  Latched pillars, 10 inch dial, bolt and shutter maintaining power plus alarm. Quite something!

    • The case is pretty spectacular too, with olivewood oysters, green bone leaves and a great colour, 1690ish

Antique long case clock by John Saville, showcasing intricate brass detailing and a beautifully restored wooden frame.

John Saville

  • • John Saville, Londini fecit on the dial plate

    • A lovely little 10 inch olivewood and bird-inhabited marquetry panels.

    • Neat, lovely and original. Great colour

Antique long case clock by John Wise, professionally restored with Roman numeral dials.

John Wise

  • • 10 inch, bolt and shutter, latched, outside countwheel

    • A very plain and attractive dial, signed John Wise, Londini fecit on the diaL plate. Gorgeous little olivewood case, with bird and flower inhabited panel marquetry. A beautiful thing!


Vintage long case clock by Joseph Knibb, restored to preserve its historical charm.

Joseph Knibb

  • • All one would expect. Sweet little Dutch striking Knibb longcase

    • Everything one could desire

Restored long case clock by Joseph Williamson, featuring a classic mahogany finish.

Joseph Williamson

  • • This is one of willianson’s equation clocks. The time told is that of a sundial, solar that is, only 20 or so minutes each way per year different to mean time

    • Inside has setting up instructions, and a lovely equation of time scale

    • The pendulum indirectly lengthens and shortens during the year. This was, I am sure, just showing off.

    • There is an incomplete movement in the science museum

Antique long case clock by Thomas Cruttenden, showcasing elegant detailing and precision restoration.

Thomas Cruttenden

  • • Tomas Cruttendenof York

    • He was apprenticed to John Fromanteel, and the movement has Fromanteel similarities

    • Centre of dial is beautifully engraved with tulips.

    • Latches, outside countwheel.

Long case clock by Joseph Windmills, featuring intricate carvings and a restored pendulum.

Joseph Windmills

  • • Wonderful and tiny 10 inch clock with quiet and sober marquetry.

    • Joseph Windmills no less!

    • Very pretty thing


Antique long case clock by Peter Garon, restored with timeless precision and care.

Peter Garon

  • • This is pretty magnificent. Month duration by Peter Garon

    • The marquetry is very fine, the colour marvellous

    • A breathtaker

Elegant long case clock by Robert Dingley, restored to maintain its original beauty.

Robert Dingley

  • • A month going 10 inch clock in burr elm. Rare as goat’s dorsal fins

    • Robert Dingley, A fine maker. Stands well.

Restored long case clock by James Delaunce, featuring classic brass detailing.

James Delaunce

  • • Tomas Cruttendenof York

    • He was apprenticed to John Fromanteel, and the movement has Fromanteel similarities

    • Centre of dial is beautifully engraved with tulips.

    • Latches, outside countwheel.

Antique long case clock by John Ellicot, professionally restored with a dark oak frame.

John Ellicot

  • The eminent John Ellicott

    • I think this one of the best and most magnificent clocks ever made

    • Four train, going, striking,quarter striking and 12 very charming tunes on many bells

    • It stands over 10 foot tall. This is a real jaw dropper!

Georgian-era long case clock by William Clement, restored with elegant wooden craftsmanship.

William Clement

  • • William Clement, single hand

    • 1 and ¼ seconds pendulum

    • Accessed through the base door

    • Hen’s teeth (rare as)

Georgian long case clock by William Clement, featuring a polished wooden frame and classic brass dial restoration.

William Clement

  • • A very fine example of this eminent maker’s work.

    • The movement is as one would expect, the very pretty walnut case, set with floral marquetry and bone panels.

    • Beautiful!

An antique tall wooden grandfather clock with ornate inlay design standing on a patterned rug against a green wall.

Thomas Cruttenden

  • • Tomas Cruttendenof York

    • He was apprenticed to John Fromanteel, and the movement has Fromanteel similarities

    • Centre of dial is beautifully engraved with tulips.

    • Latches, outside countwheel.

Restored long case clock by Christopher Gould, featuring an intricate arch dial and classic mahogany craftsmanship.

Christopher Gould

  • • A very fancy eye catching clock. A visual feast!

    • Great maker

    • Signed at the bottom of the beautifully executed dial   Chr Gould Londini Fecit

    • Last sold that I know of in December 1998 at Phillips, New Bond Street

    • Fetched £12000 then

Georgian-era long case clock by Dan Quare, restored for precise timekeeping.

Dan Quare

  • • The Great Daniel Quare! The case is untouched and a fabulous colour

    • Signed on the dial plate base

    • The 11 inch movement has “cup and Ring” features

    • I have seen this on one other of his longcases, also on some of his bracket clocks

    • An unusual feature, and very attractive

Elegant long case clock by Daniel Delander, showcasing ornate carvings and a rich wooden frame.

Daniel Delander

  • • Daniel Delander. A Tompion apprentice

    • 3 train, quarter striking. Rise and fall, month calendar

    • Wonderful blue lacquer standing 220 cm

    • This is the only clock I have ever had in my possession that all women seem to like. Must be the colour!

    • It is very striking and exotic. I think it is very posh

    • It has 2 ducal crowns in the arch

An antique wooden tall clock with a decorated face and gold embellishments on top, standing against a white wall.

Robert Seigneur

  • • Very beautiful olive oyster and parquetry longcase clock

    • It is month duration.

    • He was a maker that I admire

Antique long case clock by Thomas Cruttenden, featuring an elegant wooden design and restored clock face with brass accents.

Thomas Cruttenden

  • • Tomas Cruttendenof York

    • He was apprenticed to John Fromanteel, and the movement has Fromanteel similarities

    • Centre of dial is beautifully engraved with tulips.

    • Latches, outside countwheel.

Antique wooden grandfather clock with ornate top and detailed woodwork, standing against a green wall.

Joseph Knibb

  • • An almost identical case to be found in Early English Clocks, plate 344, page 255, by brother Joseph

An antique wooden grandfather clock with intricate inlay designs, standing against a plain wall.

James Graves

  • • 10 inch dial, outside count wheel

    • A very decorative olivewood case

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