How do I wind a brass weight longcase clock?

Winding involves using a crank key to pull the cords or chains upward, raising the heavy brass weights back to the top of the trunk. Care must be taken not to overwind the movement and to keep the door closed to protect the swinging pendulum. Most eight-day movements require this attention weekly, while thirty-hour versions need more frequent winding. Establishing a consistent routine preserves the tension on the gear train.

Where should I place a longcase clock in my home?

These tall timepieces require a stable, level floor against a solid interior wall to ensure the pendulum swings evenly without catching. Avoid areas subject to dampness, direct sunlight, or extreme temperature fluctuations that affect wood and metal. A hallway, landing, or principal reception room provides the necessary vertical clearance and acoustic resonance for the chimes to carry clearly through the space.

How do I tell an 18th-century clock from a later one?

Eighteenth-century examples often display square brass dials with pinned movements and solid oak or mahogany cases shaped by hand cabinetmaking techniques. The proportion of the trunk and the style of the hood mouldings reflect Georgian design principles. Later pieces from the Edwardian period or the 1920s and 1930s frequently incorporate factory-produced movements, arched dials, or revival styles like Art Deco and Jacobean. Examining the interior timber and movement signatures helps confirm the era.

Why does my clock need to be beat set?

The tick-tock sound must maintain an even rhythm to keep the pendulum swinging symmetrically and the movement functioning accurately. If the beat becomes uneven, the clock may stop running entirely. Adjusting the crutch wire or shifting the position of the case on the floor corrects the alignment. This simple adjustment ensures the escapement releases the gear teeth at precisely timed intervals.

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A brass weight longcase clock anchors a room with mechanical precision and timber presence, offering the enduring rhythm of swinging pendulums and descending brass weights.

Antique Musical Chiming Mahogany Longcase Grandfather Clock Lister & Sons

19th century

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Antique Musical Chiming Mahogany Longcase Grandfather Clock Lister & Sons

From N Wilson Antiques Clocks

£2,000

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18th century

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Oak Long Case Clock

From Hedley Wilson

£2,250

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Small Regulator Longcase Clock - Frederick Rowe of Great Marlow

19th century

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Small Regulator Longcase Clock - Frederick Rowe of Great Marlow

From The Antique Clock Co.

£10,950

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19th century

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Mahogany Grandmother Clock

From Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

£1,200

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19th century

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Regulator Longcase Clock

From Athey Antiques

£7,950

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Painted Oak Longcase Clock by Benjamin Rogers C1725-40

18th century

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Painted Oak Longcase Clock by Benjamin Rogers C1725-40

From Buckingham Interiors

£295

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Longcase Clock by William Wady of Twickenham C1770

18th century

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Longcase Clock by William Wady of Twickenham C1770

From Salisbury Antiques Centre

£1,200

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Early Georgian Oak Grandfather Longcase Clock

18th century

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Early Georgian Oak Grandfather Longcase Clock

From Heydays Antiques

£1,795

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18th century

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Lacquered Long Case Green Clock

From Hedley Wilson

£6,400

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Longcase Clock Circa 1900. Edwardian Musical Grandfather Clock.

1900 - 1920

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Longcase Clock Circa 1900. Edwardian Musical Grandfather Clock.

From Frank Craig Antiques

£5,500

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Listings feature cases constructed from mahogany, oak, walnut, and burr oak, housing movements ranging from simple timepieces to complex quarter-chiming mechanisms.

Mahogany Pagoda Longcase Clock - Anthony Marsh - London

18th century

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Mahogany Pagoda Longcase Clock - Anthony Marsh - London

From The Antique Clock Co.

£9,950

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1900 - 1920

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Quality Musical Grandfarther Clock.

From Cavers Antiques

£4,850

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A Victorian Weight Driven Miniature Westminster Chime Grandmother Clock Jj Elliot

1900 - 1920

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A Victorian Weight Driven Miniature Westminster Chime Grandmother Clock Jj Elliot

From Gutlin Clocks

£4,500

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Very Fine Edwardian Miniature Longcase Regulator in Mahogany C.1900

1900 - 1920

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Very Fine Edwardian Miniature Longcase Regulator in Mahogany C.1900

From Finchingfield Antiques

£7,750

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Edwardian Mahogany Longcase Grandfather Clock

1900 - 1920

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Edwardian Mahogany Longcase Grandfather Clock

From The Antique Shop

£6,995

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18th century

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Cottage Geo III Walnut Long Case Clock.

From Country Homes Antiques Stirling

£800

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Brass Weight Longcase Clock

Antique Musical Chiming Mahogany Longcase Grandfather Clock Lister & Sons

Oak Long Case Clock

Small Regulator Longcase Clock - Frederick Rowe of Great Marlow

Mahogany Grandmother Clock

Regulator Longcase Clock

Painted Oak Longcase Clock by Benjamin Rogers C1725-40

Longcase Clock by William Wady of Twickenham C1770

Early Georgian Oak Grandfather Longcase Clock

Lacquered Long Case Green Clock

Longcase Clock Circa 1900. Edwardian Musical Grandfather Clock.

Mahogany Pagoda Longcase Clock - Anthony Marsh - London

Quality Musical Grandfarther Clock.

A Victorian Weight Driven Miniature Westminster Chime Grandmother Clock Jj Elliot

Very Fine Edwardian Miniature Longcase Regulator in Mahogany C.1900

Edwardian Mahogany Longcase Grandfather Clock

Cottage Geo III Walnut Long Case Clock.

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