We are pleased to offer these antique clocks. We specialize in longcase or grandfather clocks, bracket clocks, wall clocks, and often have mantel and tower clocks. You may be assured that, as specialists, we have the expertise to judge their quality and worthiness. We personally deliver your longcase clock to you, install it, set it to work, train you in its operation, and provide you with information about its characteristics, operation and maintenance.

Solid mahogany George III Period Welsh longcase clock
signed John Fernhill, Wrexham

A restrained interpretation of the Northern English Lancashire Chippendale form, this Welsh clock is distinguished by a fine and early painted dial with lunar dial, a mahogany case with reeded corner columns and a raised panel on the base. Eight days going, the clock strikes hourly on one bell.

Circa 1785
7' 4" High
$11,500
No. 1537

The Norfolk area of southern England produced this form of large, weight-driven wall clocks which were often used in offices and public places.

This particular clock is distinguished from its more common brethren by its engraved silvered brass dial, very fine mahogany case with figured veneers, and two-week duration movement with hourly strike.

Circa 1791-1800
51" High, 21" Wide, 16" Diameter dial
$12,500.00
No. 1546

19th Century Scottish Mahogany Longcase Clock
by Robert Bryson, Edinburgh

This is a small, neat Scottish domestic clock, with classical case features of flame mahogany, inlaid boxwood stringing, and fluted pillars on the sides of the case. Its round white dial is easily read, and the movement runs eight days, striking hourly on one bell.

7 Feet, 1.25 inches high
Circa 1830-1835
$13,000.00
No. 1592

Regency Period
Channel Islands Regulator.

The Comptoise pinwheel movement runs for about 3 weeks, includes maintaining power, deadbeat escapement, a type of gridiron pendulum, and acenter sweepseconds hand but no calendar and no strike.

Circa 1820
7'7" High
$16,000
No. 775

George II Period Oak longcase clock with brass dial and lunar dial,
by John Lupton, Altrincham

This sophisticated oak clock has several remarkable features: inlaid compass star patterns on the trunk door and base; walnut cross banding on all major panels; and the domed hood carries a band of fretwork over the arch, pierced to maximize the sound of the hourly striking.

The brass dial has half-hour and half-quarter markings and ringed winding holes that are typical of the pre-1740 period. The lunar mechanism is an engraved and silvered penny moon passing through a circular aperture, with an indicator hand for the day of the lunar month.

7 Feet 1 inch high
Circa 1725-35
$18,500.00
No. 1642

George III Period northern English walnut longcase clock by
William Lassell, Toxteth Park, Liverpool

Made in the affluent North, this clock has several features typical of its time and place: an architectural pediment over the eglomisé panel, book-matched walnut veneers on the shaped trunk door, early use of fluted corner columns, and an elaborately decorated square brass dial. The movement is brass, eight days running, with hourly strike.

Circa 1765
7’ 5½” High
$19,500.00
No. 1580

18th Century Scottish Mahogany Longcase Clock
by James Howden, Edinburgh

The slim, elegantly proportioned Edinburgh clock was made with well-figured veneers and blind fretwork below the high scrolled pediment. Its clean lines and restrained decoration contrast with the lavishly engraved single-sheet silvered brass dial. The movement runs eight days, striking hourly on one bell unless the silencing mechanism is engaged.

7 Feet, 3 inches high
Circa 1790-1800
$22,000.00
No. 1643

George III Period 'Lancashire Chippendale'
longcase clock by Thomas Worswick, Lancaster

Slim and elegant, this northern English clock has distinctive design features favored by the Gillows cabinetmakers: an architectural pediment with panels of Chippendale-inspired geometric fretwork, and shaped and dentil mouldings around the hood door. The long shaped door is veneered with sabicu, an exotic hardwood. The eight-day movement strikes hourly, features strike repeating and a lunar mechanism.

8'1" High
Circa 1760-1765
$38,000
No. 1641

George III Period Northern English quarter-striking
longcase clock by Peter Fearnley, Wigan, Lancashire.

As horologically interesting as it is physically impressive, this mahogany clock has a substantial case that is scaled to support its 14.5-inch brass dial and very heavy five-pillar movement. It has three trains-- time, hourly strike, and quarter- strike; a full annual calendar, a sweep-center seconds hand, and lunar works.

8 feet, 5 inches high
Circa 1785-90
$54,000.00
No. 1611

George III Period quarter striking mahogany longcase clock
by William Woodman, Chelsea, London

This is an exceptionally original London clock in superb condition. The beautifully patinated pagoda-topped case has minimal restoration (see DETAILS), and the eight day movement strikes the quarter hours on a nest of eight bells. Strike silencing is also featured. The dial is very nicely laid out, with the monthly calendar and strike/silent indicators in the arch.

8'4" High
Circa 1780-1790
$58,000
No. 1658

English turret or "tower" clock movement, with cast iron frame.

The movement was made with Lord Grimthorpe's gravity escapement and uses a double three-legged version.

Dated 1900
Approx. size is 13" high, 19" long, 18" wide
$7,500.00
No. 772

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