Longcase Clock Stock Listing 1 to 5
Text last updated 3 September 2010.
Browse through 4 pages of antique longcase clocks 'grandfather' or 'tallcase' clocks. To help choose check your maximum ceiling height and find a clock where the proportions will suit best. Always leave at least a 3 inch gap if you have low ceilings, small 'Cottage' clocks normally in stock. Do you prefer oak or mahogany cases and brass or painted faces ? U.K. and
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CORNELIUS TYTE, WELLS Circa 1845
A Somerset mahogany longcase clock with marquetry inlays. Brass capped hood columns and a wavy hood door edging. Choice veneers to the case of light colour with marquetry banding. An attractive arched painted dial with floral corners and a scene to the arch. Date and seconds indicators. An 8-day duration mechanism striking the hours on a bell.
The Tyte family of clockmakers worked in Wells from 1815-1896. They are well documented in A J Moores' 'Somerset Clockmakers' book with illustrations of clock dials.
Height 7ft 4 "/ 224 cms
£ 2375 (US$ 3681) (Euro 2731)
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EDWARD GLASE, BRIDGNORTH Circa 1805
A Georgian oak and mahogany crossbanded longcase clock. A swan-neck hood pediment and brass capped fluted hood columns. Marquetry shell inlay to the trunk door and circular inlay to the base. An attractive arched painted dial with birds and flowers to the arch and floral gilded corners. A date aperture and seconds dial. An 8-day duration mechanism striking the hours on a bell.
Edward Glase of Bridgnorth is recorded in Elliots' 'Shropshire Clock and Watchmakers' book as working from 1770-1807.
Height 7ft 1 " / 217 cms
£ 2450 (US$ 3942) (Euro 2678)
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EDWARD PISTOR, LONDON Circa 1780.
A fine quality London Georgian mahogany longcase clock. A pagoda hood pediment with fretwork. Brass stopped fluted hood columns. Side sound fretwork and quartered capitals. Choice flame mahogany veneers to the trunk door and moulded base panel. A brass and silvered dial with strike/silent, date and seconds indicators. An 8-day duration, 5-pillar mechanism striking the hours on a bell. Brass cased weights and a quality flat rod brass pendulum.
Edward Pistor is recorded in Baillies' 'Watchmakers and Clockmakers of The World' book as working in Prescott and Leadenhall St. from 1755-1794.
Height 7ft 10 " / 238 cms
£ 5800 (US$ 8874) (Euro 6847)
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EDWARD MAN, LONDON Circa 1765
A slim, well proportioned Chinoiserie longcase clock. A pagoda hood pediment with gilded wooden finials. Side glass hood apertures. An arched trunk door with a well detailed oriental scene. An arched brass dial with silvered chapter ring, date aperture, seconds dial and strike/silent dial to the arch. A 5-pillar, 8-day duration mechanism striking the hours on a bell. A flat rod pendulum and brass cased weights.
The Mann family of clockmakers worked in London in the 18th century as recorded in Baillies' Watchmakers and Clockmakers of The World' book. The laquer work on the case is original.
Height 7ft 3 "/ 221 cms
£ 4200 (US$ 6552) (Euro 5041)
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JOHN BELL, GARSTANG CIRCA 1750
A Lancashire oak and mahogany crossbanded longcase clock. A flat moulded hood pediment with fretwork and dentil cornice mouldings. Gilded capitals to the hood columns. Trunk side columns and a shaped door top. A brass and silvered dial with rococo corner spandrels and a matted dial centre. A 30 hour duration mechanism striking the hours on a bell.
John Bell of Garstang is recorded in Loomes' 'Lancashire Clockmakers' book as working circa 1750 with a longcase clock noted.
Height 6ft 11 1/2 " / 212 cms
£ 1550 (US$ 2501) (Euro 1788)
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