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Longcase Clocks

We stock a wide variety of longcase clocks including brass dial longcase clocks, painted dial longcase clocks, moonphase/automata dial longcase clocks and white dial longcase clocks.

Grandfather Clocks

The longcase clock covers a wide variety of styles, from simple country clocks through to highly decorative clocks with an array of movements, dials and cases.

Tallcase Clocks

On the following pages there are a good selection of fully restored examples, each selected for their decorative appeal and originality.


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Butler of Bolton,
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Sandiford, Manchester,
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Lassell of Liverpool,
 
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Nickisson of Newcastle Under Lyme, Sold
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J Whitehurst of Derby,
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J Collier of Cheadle,
 
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Henry Fish of
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A Weston of Lewes,
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Peter King of London
 
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McMillan of
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Stromier of
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Shedden of Perth,
 
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Gibson of London,
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Wright & Sellon of London, c.1760
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Crane of Bromsgrove
 
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Lister of Halifax,
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Wells of Shepley,
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Kirkwood of Paisley,
 

The longcase evolved in the mid 17th century with the invention of the pendulum. Interference with the weights and pendulum caused the clock to run unreliably and the long case was a practical solution to this problem. The first examples had verge escapements and short pendulums and were housed in narrow cases, however when the more accurate anchor escapement was developed, wider cases were needed to to accommodate the longer pendulum.

From the beginning clockmakers seized the opportunity to enhance the appeal of the clock by housing it in an attractive case, dials also became more sophisticated. This set the trend for the next 300 years and the design and decoration of clock cases and dials evolved to reflect the current fashion.

A wide variety of styles were produced encompassing everything from simple designs through to highly decorative and ornate timepieces with an array of movements, dials and cases.

For many people the dignified appearance, soothing tick and unique strike of a grandfather clock, as they are most commonly known, brings a home to life and gives a property a touch of class and character. If you are looking for something in particular that is not present on our website, please contact us.

 

 

 

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