How does a longcase clock work?

A longcase clock works with the help of a pendulum, which is usually hidden away in the body of the clock. As the pendulum swings, it creates kinetic energy that then turns the gears to move the hands on the face. You'll find a variety of longcase clocks on 1stDibs.

Longcase Clocks London

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Antique Late 18th Century English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass

Musical Longcase Clock by Richard James - Red Lion Square - London, circa 1795

$15,111

Early 20th Century Inlaid Mahogany Longcase Clock

Located in Martlesham, GB

A lovely early 20th century mahogany longcase clock by "Tho Schofield" of London, with marquetry

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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Cl...

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Mahogany

Early 20th Century Inlaid Mahogany Longcase Clock

$8,177

George II Japanned Chinoiserie Longcase Clock by John Crouch, Knightsbridge

By John Crouch

Located in Dallas, TX

A George II longcase clock with chinoiserie decoration by London clock and watchmaker John Crouch

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Antique 1760s English Chinese Chippendale Grandfather Clocks and Longcas...

Materials

Brass

George II Japanned Chinoiserie Longcase Clock by John Crouch, Knightsbridge

$6,850

Antique Quality Oak Three Train Chiming Brass Face Longcase Clock

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique quality oak three train chiming brass face longcase clock signed John Simpson London

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Antique 19th Century English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Oak

Antique Quality Oak Three Train Chiming Brass Face Longcase Clock

$2,920

A Fine 17th Century William and Marry 10 Inch Marquetry Longcase Clock, Signed

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

marquetry olive oyster longcase clock by Edmund Appley, London, c. 1680-1685. The attractive and fine olive

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Antique 17th Century British Charles II Grandfather Clocks and Longcase ...

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Brass, Steel

A Fine 17th Century William and Marry 10 Inch Marquetry Longcase Clock, Signed

$43,284

17th Century William and Mary Eight-Day Burl Elm Floral Marquetry Longcase Clock

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

A superb William and Mary eight-day burl elm floral marquetry longcase clock by Henry Godfrey

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Antique 17th Century British William and Mary Grandfather Clocks and Lon...

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Brass, Steel

17th Century William and Mary Eight-Day Burl Elm Floral Marquetry Longcase Clock

$30,922

Tall Case Clock by Thomas Horlock / Hammersmith, London

By Thomas Horlock

Located in Dallas, TX

Clock by Thomas Horlock / Hammersmith, with tall green chinoiserie case with gilt decoration

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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Grandfather Clocks and Long...

Materials

Brass, Cut Steel, Silver

Tall Case Clock by Thomas Horlock / Hammersmith, London

$3,650

Mahogany Grandfather clock, William Webster, London, England, 1711-1770.

By William Webster

Located in Madrid, ES

dial plate places the manufacture of this clock in this London workshop. · Size: 240 x 53,5 x 29,5 cm

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Antique 18th Century English Neoclassical Grandfather Clocks and Longcas...

Materials

Metal

Mahogany Grandfather clock, William Webster, London, England, 1711-1770.

$7,853

18th Century Mahogany-Cased Grandfather Clock London Maker Thomas Grignion

By Daniel Thomas Grignion

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A very rare mahogany-cased grandfather clock by London maker Thomas Grignion, (1713-1784). The

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Antique 1770s English Georgian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass

18th Century Mahogany-Cased Grandfather Clock London Maker Thomas Grignion

$8,500

Robert Thorne, London, Burled Walnut Tall Case Clock with Pagoda Top

Located in Milford, NH

. Robert Thorne was an active clock and watchmaker in London from 1753-1768. The clock is in very good

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Antique Mid-18th Century English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Metal

Robert Thorne, London, Burled Walnut Tall Case Clock with Pagoda Top

$12,800

George II Lacquered Chinoiserie Tall Case Clock Inscribed Jno. Fladgate, London

Located in Dallas, TX

George II lacquered chinoiserie tall case clock inscribed Jno. Fladgate, London. The arched hood

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Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Grandfather Clocks and Longc...

Materials

Silver

George II Lacquered Chinoiserie Tall Case Clock Inscribed Jno. Fladgate, London

$22,500

18th Century Inlaid Mahogany Long Case Clock by William Underwood of London

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

18th century inlaid mahogany long case clock by William Underwood of London, circa 1760

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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Grandfather Clocks and Longcas...

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Inlaid Mahogany Long Case Clock by William Underwood of London

$4,604

18th Century Mahogany Long Case Grandfather Clock by Conyers Dunlop of London

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Stunning London long case clock, circa 1760.The clock with makers mark Conyers Dunlop London, who

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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Grandfather Clocks and Longcas...

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Mahogany

18th Century Mahogany Long Case Grandfather Clock by Conyers Dunlop of London

$10,926

Antique Longcase Clock by Timothy Vernier, London

By Timothy Vernier

Located in Devon, GB

A fine early 18th century burr maple and ebonised moulded longcase clock with 8-Day hour striking

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Georgian Clocks

Antique Longcase Clock by Timothy Vernier, London

$35,732

Outstanding Quality Antique Mahogany Eight Day Triple Chiming Grandmother Clock

Located in Suffolk, GB

Outstanding quality antique mahogany eight day triple chiming Grandmother clock having an

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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Cl...

Materials

Other

Outstanding Quality Antique Mahogany Eight Day Triple Chiming Grandmother Clock

$2,453

Antique 18th Century Mahogany Inlaid Brass Face Eight Day Grandfather Clock

Located in Suffolk, GB

Outstanding 18th century mahogany inlaid brass face eight day grandfather clock by Ste'pierfsene

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Antique 18th Century English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Mahogany

Antique 18th Century Mahogany Inlaid Brass Face Eight Day Grandfather Clock

$7,765

18th Century Inlaid Mahogany Longcase Clock by William Underwood of London

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Excellent quality clock by renowned London maker William Underwood, circa 1760. Second hand

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Antique Mid-18th Century British George III Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Inlaid Mahogany Longcase Clock by William Underwood of London

$4,604

Georgian Mahogany Longcase Clock by George Tupman, London

Located in Norwich, GB

Georgian longcase clock by George Tupman, London Georgian longcase clock in a finely figured

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Antique 19th Century British Georgian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Cl...

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Longcase Clock by George Tupman, London

$18,210

Grandfather Longcase Clock, Mahogany, Metal, Glass, Charles Frodsham, London

By Charles Frodsham

Located in Madrid, ES

Grandfather longcase clock. Mahogany, metal, glass, Charles Frodsham, London, England, en 19th

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Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Grandfather Clocks and Longcase...

Materials

Metal

Grandfather Longcase Clock, Mahogany, Metal, Glass, Charles Frodsham, London

$3,331

Georgian Mahogany Longcase Clock by William Carter, Tooley Street, London

Located in Norwich, GB

Georgian Longcase Clock A finely figured flame mahogany case with stepped base, raised moulding

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Antique 1790s English Georgian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Longcase Clock by William Carter, Tooley Street, London

$13,743

Antique 18th Century Mahogany Longcase Clock by Thomas Gardner of London

By Thomas Gardner

Located in Devon, GB

A fine antique George III period mahogany eight day longcase clock with figured mahogany case. The

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Antique 18th Century British George III Grandfather Clocks and Longcase ...

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Mahogany

Antique 18th Century Mahogany Longcase Clock by Thomas Gardner of London

$15,804

English Arts Crafts 8-Day Longcase Clock by Maple of London, circa 1890

By Maple Co.

Located in Portland, OR

Antique English Arts & Crafts 8-day longcase/grandfather clock by Maple of London, circa 1890. The

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Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Cl...

Materials

Oak

English Arts Crafts 8-Day Longcase Clock by Maple of London, circa 1890

$3,050

18th Century Longcase Clock with Chinoiserie Lacquer

Located in London, GB

A fine oak longcase clock by Philip Avenell of Farnham with later lacquered chinoiserie decoration

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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Grandfather Clocks and Long...

Materials

Oak, Lacquer

18th Century Longcase Clock with Chinoiserie Lacquer

$6,267

1930s Art Deco Black Lacquer Chiming Longcase Clock

Located in London, GB

An elegant English Art Deco black lacquer Westminster chiming longcase clock made in London, circa

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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Chrome

1930s Art Deco Black Lacquer Chiming Longcase Clock

$10,307

Walnut Longcase Clock 1760 London

By W. Miller Lombard Street

Located in Lyngby, DK

A fine London 8-day pagoda top longcase clock by Miller Lombard Street London. High quality

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Antique 1760s English George III Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Walnut

Walnut Longcase Clock 1760 London

$3,000

George II Burr Walnut Longcase Clock

By Claudius Du Chesne London

Located in London, GB

An early George II figured walnut long case clock of elegant proportions, inlaid and cross-banded

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Antique Early 18th Century English George II Grandfather Clocks and Long...

George II Burr Walnut Longcase Clock

$30,235

Longcase Clock by Kipling London, Chinoiserie Circa 1730

By William Kipling

Located in Uppingham, GB

A very rare George II Chinoiserie longcase clock by William Kipling, London, circa 1730. (Raised

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Antique Early 18th Century English George II Grandfather Clocks and Long...

Materials

Oak

Longcase Clock by Kipling London, Chinoiserie Circa 1730

$9,620

18th Century Figured Walnut Longcase Clock William Allam, London

By William Allam

Located in London, GB

A mid-18th century George III period Figured walnut longcase or tallcase clock of 8-day duration

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Antique 1760s English George III Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Mahogany

18th Century Figured Walnut Longcase Clock William Allam, London

$21,302

19th Century Carved Oak Longcase Clock by Thomas Turner, London

Located in Worcester, Worcestershire

case, fully working movement Very fine handsome carved oak longcase clock. Movement by

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Antique 19th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Oak

19th Century Carved Oak Longcase Clock by Thomas Turner, London

$11,681

Queen Anne London Made Longcase Clock in a Marquetry Case

Located in Vancouver, BC

A Queen Anne longcase clock in a walnut inlaid marquetry case in what i believe to be the Arabesque

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Antique Early 1700s English Queen Anne Grandfather Clocks and Longcase C...

Materials

Walnut

Queen Anne London Made Longcase Clock in a Marquetry Case

$18,000

Antique Grandfather Clock John Crucefix of London, 1720 Long Case Clock

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique grandfather clock John Crucefix of London, 1720 walnut long case clock. England, 1715

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Antique 1720s English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Walnut

Antique Grandfather Clock John Crucefix of London, 1720 Long Case Clock

$4,950

19th Century English Grandfather Clock in Knight, London

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th century English grandfather clock, in Knight, London.

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Antique 19th Century English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

19th Century English Grandfather Clock in Knight, London

$16,500

18thCentury English Queen Anne style Chinoiserie Case Clock, Sam Stanton, London

Located in Atlanta, GA

18thCentury English Clock, Sam Stanton, In Old Street Square London Clock, Tall Queen Anne Style

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Antique 18th Century English Queen Anne Grandfather Clocks and Longcase ...

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Glass, Wood

18thCentury English Queen Anne style Chinoiserie Case Clock, Sam Stanton, London

$12,500

Victorian Heavily Carved Oak Long Case Clock by Thomas Turner London

Located in Worcester, Worcestershire

Period Late 19th century. Maker Thomas Turner, London Width 57 cm / 22 1/2 in Depth 37 cm / 14 1

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Antique 19th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Oak

Victorian Heavily Carved Oak Long Case Clock by Thomas Turner London

$11,681

Fine English 18th Century Longcase Clock

By Gillows of Lancaster London

Located in Santander, ES

An Engish George III period inlaid mahogany longcase clock by George Clapham Brigg, Lincolnshire(UK

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Antique 18th Century British George III Clocks

Fine English 18th Century Longcase Clock

$9,400

George I Walnut Longcase Clock Signed John Mason, London.

Located in Kent, GB

each time. On early 17th century longcase clocks the count wheel was usually placed on the outside of

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Clocks

George I Walnut Longcase Clock Signed John Mason, London.

$20,000

18th Century Mahogany Longcase Clock by Chas Howe of London

Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire

A fine and well figured 18th century mahogany longcase clock by Chas Howe of London, with an eight

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Clocks

18th Century Mahogany Longcase Clock by Chas Howe of London

$6,734

A George Iii Mahogany Longcase Clock, Signed Thos Bayley, London

Located in New York, NY

The arched hood surmounted by pierced scrollwork and ball finials over the brass dial with silvered chapter ring, seconds dial, calendar aperture set below the strike/silent dial, al...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Clocks

A George Iii Mahogany Longcase Clock, Signed Thos Bayley, London

$36,000

18th Century Mahogany Longcase Clock

Located in Atlanta, GA

18th century mahogany longcase clock, signed "Brewer - London"

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Mahogany Longcase Clock

$12,500

English Georgian Japanned Longcase Clock

Located in Sheffield, MA

Georgian period black Japanned longcase clock by William Young, London, eight-day movement with

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Clocks

Materials

Brass

English Georgian Japanned Longcase Clock

A rare George III blue lacquer longcase clock.

Located in New York, NY

A rare George III blue lacquer longcase clock, signed Hugh Munshall, London,circa 1765, A very fine

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Clocks

Materials

Wood

A rare George III blue lacquer longcase clock.

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Longcase Clocks London For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the longcase clocks london you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and metal, every longcase clocks london was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect longcase clocks london — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right longcase clocks london, those designed in Georgian, Neoclassical and Arts and Crafts styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one longcase clocks london that is appealing in its simplicity, but Charles Frodsham, Conyers Dunlop and Daniel Thomas Grignion produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Longcase Clocks London?

Prices for a longcase clocks london start at $1,195 and top out at $92,236 with the average selling for $16,141.

Finding the Right Grandfather-clocks-longcase-clocks for You

Antique grandfather clocks and longcase clocks are staples of old-world design sensibilities, and, along with their storied history, these statuesque timepieces can bring a feeling of warmth to living rooms, dining rooms and other areas of your home.

Longcase clocks, which originated in England and were manufactured in the United States beginning in the 1700s, refer to tall clocks with a face and clock works positioned high in the housing while a large swinging pendulum movement is tucked inside the case, which is supported by a carved base called a plinth.

While guests making their way through your foyer (another ideal location for such a furnishing) might typically refer to your longcase clock as a “grandfather clock,” there are actually three varieties of these stylish floor clocks, which include granddaughter clocks (the shortest, generally not one solid piece of wood and around three to five feet tall), grandmother clocks (the slimmer middle ground, between five feet and six feet tall) and grandfather clocks, which are typically between six and seven feet tall.

Sculptural and statement-making, antique grandfather clocks created by the likes of the Seth Thomas Clock Company, the Howard Miller Clock Company, Hermle or other clockmakers are an alluring choice in filling up space in a room, while the shorter longcase clocks are just as useful if you need an element that is comparatively muted or you’re working with limited space.

Each generation of artisan clockmakers, working in various furniture styles over time, contributed its own flourishes to the design of longcase clocks. Antique grandfather clocks in the Georgian style share commonalities with neoclassical design. They were often made in dark woods such as mahogany and feature intricate carving. Mahogany is also common for Victorian-era grandfather clocks, although examples of this style can be found in oak and walnut too. Designers of contemporary grandfather clocks are using a range of materials.

It’s easy to get confused when determining the origins or value of an antique grandfather clock or other vintage longcase clock. While an antique appraiser will be able to tell quickly, searching for a manufacturer’s name engraved on the face and dial of the clock may be an easy way to learn about the history of your clock.

Find a distinctive variety of antique grandfather clocks and longcase clocks on 1stDibs, and browse our collection of unusually beautiful clocks, wall clocks, desk clocks and other vintage clocks too.

Questions About Longcase Clocks London

How does a longcase clock work?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A longcase clock works with the help of a pendulum, which is usually hidden away in the body of the clock. As the pendulum swings, it creates kinetic energy that then turns the gears to move the hands on the face. You'll find a variety of longcase clocks on 1stDibs.

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