Long case clocks or as they are known colloquially, grandfather clocks, were made in many different styles and regional fashions. Our stock of longcases tries to contain examples of these variations which were dependent on the period and location in which the grandfather clock was made. Early longcase cases clocks were often veneered in walnut or marquetry, which could contained many beautifully stained exotic woods. Mahogany became increasing used in the construction of longcase clocks from the 1740's onwards, the cabinetwork of the case evolving with the styles of contemporary furniture. Meanwhile country clock makers would often use indigenous oak for their 30 hour movements as well as their 8 day longcase clocks.

The dials of grandfather clocks also changed through the years with painted dials being introduced in the early 1770's. One aspect of the domestic longcase that changed very little in design strangely enough was the movement. Once the typical longcase mechanism was developed in the 1670's it remained remarkably the same for the next 150 years.

If the our selection longcase/grandfather does not appear to contain a specific type that you are looking for please call as not all the stock is placed on the site and if we do not have an example we can find it for you.