What kind of clock is a longcase clock?
These are tall freestanding clocks driven by a long pendulum and housed in wooden, decorated or carved, cases. Longcase clocks often referred to as Grandfather clocks, Grandmother Clocks and Granddaughter depending on their size.
Where was the first Scottish grandfather clock made?
An attractive grandfather clock in mahogany with decorated brass face. Made in Scotland 1780 by clocker-maker Robert Knox. A small early 19th century arch dial eight day longcase clock by Jas Miller of Alloa.
What kind of clock does John Scott make?
Stunning Georgian, oak and mahogany, longcase clock, having swan neck pediment with brass decoration and fretwork panels above a silvered dial signed by John Scott, Edinburgh with su…
How did the timekeeping of a grandfather clock change?
From now on the timekeeping of clocks improved by a huge amount using the longer pendulum and “anchor” escapement. Around the same period, with a slightly larger dial and a wooden hood to keep the dust out of the clock movement. Still the same lantern clock movement inside, but without the expensive brass body.
An attractive grandfather clock in mahogany with decorated brass face. Made in Scotland 1780 by clocker-maker Robert Knox. A small early 19th century arch dial eight day longcase clock by Jas Miller of Alloa.
These are tall freestanding clocks driven by a long pendulum and housed in wooden, decorated or carved, cases. Longcase clocks often referred to as Grandfather clocks, Grandmother Clocks and Granddaughter depending on their size.
Stunning Georgian, oak and mahogany, longcase clock, having swan neck pediment with brass decoration and fretwork panels above a silvered dial signed by John Scott, Edinburgh with su…
Can You Tell Me the date of an antique clock?
Some people will see a clock at an antique store that would look good in a certain room of their house, and end up with it that way. However you might end up with your special clock, you probably would like to identify, date and generally learn more about it. This clock forum page may be able to help.
Longcase clocks are tall weight driven pendulum clocks. They have evolved from lantern clocks with a case built around them, possibly to protect the pendulum and weights from interference form children or pets, or alternatively aesthetically it is more pleasing.
When did the tall case Grandfather Clock End?
Many people overlook the importance of the hand made cases of Long Case / Tall Case / Grandfather Clocks, as they are variously called. I have placed a end date of 1860, (some might say it should be earlier) as by then, the mass production of the mid 1800s had caught up with the clock industry.
What’s the price of a Georgian longcase clock?
The price trends for unexceptional or ‘furnishing’ Georgian or Victorian longcases closely follow the curve set by furniture of the same period. At the present time the market is very soft.
When did the arch on a longcase clock become freestanding?
Around 1700 hollow mouldings under the hood replaced convex mouldings. The arch dial and arch door appeared around 1725. In 1750 the architectural columns became freestanding, where as in early longcase clocks they were originally attached to the hood doors.
How much does a long case clock cost?
Choose from 78 Antique Longcase Clocks For Sale – priced from £295 to £19,500. Choose from 78 Antique Longcase Clocks For Sale – priced from £295 to £19,500. IMPRESSIVE EDWARDIAN MAHOGANY LONG CASE CLOCK 18TH CENTURY EARLY GEORGIAN ( GEORGE II LONG DURATION PYRAMID SKELETON CLOCK BY JOHN
Who is the maker of the longcase clock?
A majestic specimen of English clockmaking, this important longcase clock by London clockmaker James Fenton features an exceptional Adam and Eve automaton above the dial. Longcase ti… An extremely fine and imposing antique George III period chinoiserie decorated London made longcase clock by John Monkhouse.
How did longcase clocks change in the 19th century?
Longcase clocks built in the 18th century manner usually have fairly long cases between the hood containing the dial and mechanism and the base plinth. During the 19th century, the plinths tended to become larger and the vertical pendulum case much shorter, thus altering the proportions.
When was the first longcase clock made in Australia?
Longcase clocks made during the 1830s and 1840s often look quite stubby, even though the overall height remained much the same. Australian longcase clocks dating from the colonial period are very scarce and very expensive.
