What is a grandmother clock?

A grandmother clock is a smaller, scaled-down version of the traditional tallcase timekeeper, usually measuring under six feet in height. These slender variants became popular in the 20th century for homes with lower ceilings. They house similar weight-driven or spring-driven movements to their larger counterparts while occupying less floor space in narrow hallways or smaller rooms.

How do eight day clocks work?

An eight day clock requires winding once every week, utilising suspended weights that descend slowly inside the wooden trunk as the gear train operates. The falling weights supply continuous mechanical power to the escapement and pendulum. This longer interval between windings distinguishes them from thirty-hour clocks, which demand daily or more frequent attention to keep the movement running.

How do I date a longcase clock?

Dating relies on examining the architectural style of the wooden case, the materials used, and the signature style inscribed upon the brass or painted dial. Earlier 18th-century examples often feature square brass dials and walnut or oak carcasses, whereas later periods introduced arched painted iron faces and mahogany veneers. Maker signatures recorded on the dial face also allow collectors to cross-reference working decades through horological archives.

Where should I place a grandfather clock?

A grandfather clock requires a stable, vibration-free interior location away from direct sunlight, central heating vents, and damp exterior walls. Placing the tall wooden case against a solid wall ensures the pendulum swings evenly without interference. Because wood and historical movements react to fluctuating environmental conditions, maintaining a steady room temperature preserves both the timber patination and the mechanical calibration.

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A brown wooden grandfather clock anchors a room with steady motion and timber patination, offering both mechanical rhythm and architectural presence.

Antique Mahogany Chippendale Style Grandmother Clock / Miniature Longcase

1900 - 1920

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Antique Mahogany Chippendale Style Grandmother Clock / Miniature Longcase

From N Wilson Antiques Clocks

£2,100

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Georgian 8 Day Grandfather or Longcase Clock Good Maker

18th century

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Georgian 8 Day Grandfather or Longcase Clock Good Maker

From Heydays Antiques

£1,295

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Early Georgian Walnut 8 Day Grandfather Longcase Clock - John Harrington - London A.1733 Cc1740 Long Case Clock

18th century

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Early Georgian Walnut 8 Day Grandfather Longcase Clock - John Harrington - London A.1733 Cc1740 Long Case Clock

From Heydays Antiques

£2,950

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1920 - 1940

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1930'S Regulator

From Chalfont Clocks

£14,000

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Stunning Walnut Longcase Clock – Edward East

17th century

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Stunning Walnut Longcase Clock – Edward East

From The Antique Clock Co.

£70,000

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Georgian 8 Day Oak & Mahogany Grandfather Longcase Clock

18th century

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Georgian 8 Day Oak & Mahogany Grandfather Longcase Clock

From Heydays Antiques

£1,100

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19th century

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A Good, English Regulator Longcase Clock in an Arched Mahogany Case. Circa Mid 19th Century. (Long Case)

From M. C. Taylor

£9,950

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8 Day Mahogany Longcase Clock with Early Painted Dial by John Douglass of Chertsey. Circa 1780. (Long Case) London Style

18th century

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8 Day Mahogany Longcase Clock with Early Painted Dial by John Douglass of Chertsey. Circa 1780. (Long Case) London Style

From M. C. Taylor

£6,000

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19th century

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19th Century Burr Oak 8 Day Longcase Clock ' Joyce , Ruthin'

From Abersoch Antiques

£1,395

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18th century

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An 8-Day Walnut Longcase Clock by Edward Upjohn, Exon (Exeter), C.18th Century

From Salisbury Antiques Centre

£2,250

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Listings feature timbers including oak, walnut, and mahogany, spanning periods from the 17th century through the Georgian and Victorian eras up to the 1930s.

18th century

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George III Mahogany Longcase Clock

From W.R. Harvey & Co. (Antiques) Ltd

£15,000

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18th century

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Georgian 8 Day Longcase Clock

From Deva Antiques

£1,485

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19th century

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Rare Longcase Clock

From witchantiques.com

£2,450

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19th century

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Welsh Moonphase Longcase Clock, Stunning Example

From Clockwise

£1,850

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19th century

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19th Century Arch Dial Oak and Mahogany 8 Day Longcase Clock 'Rob Parry Pwllheli'

From Abersoch Antiques

£750

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Long Case Eight Day Clock W M Smith of Leith

19th century

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Long Case Eight Day Clock W M Smith of Leith

From Shackladys Antiques

£1,875

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Brown Wooden Grandfather Clock

Antique Mahogany Chippendale Style Grandmother Clock / Miniature Longcase

Georgian 8 Day Grandfather or Longcase Clock Good Maker

Early Georgian Walnut 8 Day Grandfather Longcase Clock - John Harrington - London A.1733 Cc1740 Long Case Clock

1930'S Regulator

Stunning Walnut Longcase Clock – Edward East

Georgian 8 Day Oak & Mahogany Grandfather Longcase Clock

A Good, English Regulator Longcase Clock in an Arched Mahogany Case. Circa Mid 19th Century. (Long Case)

8 Day Mahogany Longcase Clock with Early Painted Dial by John Douglass of Chertsey. Circa 1780. (Long Case) London Style

19th Century Burr Oak 8 Day Longcase Clock ' Joyce , Ruthin'

An 8-Day Walnut Longcase Clock by Edward Upjohn, Exon (Exeter), C.18th Century

George III Mahogany Longcase Clock

Georgian 8 Day Longcase Clock

Rare Longcase Clock

Welsh Moonphase Longcase Clock, Stunning Example

19th Century Arch Dial Oak and Mahogany 8 Day Longcase Clock 'Rob Parry Pwllheli'

Long Case Eight Day Clock W M Smith of Leith

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