How do I wind the clock?

Most eight-day movements require the weights to be manually drawn up using a crank key inserted into winding holes on the dial face once a week. Thirty-hour chain-driven versions are wound by pulling the hanging chains downwards until the single weight reaches the top. Care must be taken not to overwind the movement, stopping as soon as resistance is felt on the key or chain.

Where should I place it?

Tallcase clocks require a stable, dry interior wall with a solid floor to prevent vibrations from disturbing the pendulum swing. Placing the case away from direct sunlight and heat sources protects the oak timber and internal wooden components from excessive drying. Sufficient vertical clearance is essential to accommodate the height of the case and the suspended weights inside the trunk door.

How do I set the correct time?

The minute hand can be moved forward gently to the correct time, allowing the striking train to complete its sequence at each hour. Moving the hands backward should generally be avoided unless the specific movement design explicitly permits it. Allowing the pendulum to settle after moving the hands ensures the beat remains even and the clock keeps steady time.

What is the difference between thirty-hour and eight-day?

A thirty-hour clock utilises a simpler movement train that needs winding daily or weekly depending on the specific weight drop, often driven by a single cord or chain. An eight-day movement incorporates two or more separate gear trains for timekeeping and striking, requiring winding only once a week. Eight-day dials frequently feature two winding holes on the face, whereas thirty-hour examples typically show a single central hole or operate via exposed drop chains.

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An english oak tallcase clock brings provincial cabinet-making and intricate mechanical movement together in a single upright case.

Quality Antique George III Oak Long Case Clock

19th century

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Quality Antique George III Oak Long Case Clock

From Rebecca Sarah Antiques

£2,850

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Antique 30hr Long Case Clock by Ed Hemmins of Bicester Circa 1720

18th century

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Antique 30hr Long Case Clock by Ed Hemmins of Bicester Circa 1720

From Hedley Wilson

£2,800

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19th century

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Oak Long Cased Clock

From Hedley Wilson

£3,300

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18th century

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Good 18th Century Lancashire Oak & Mahogany Brass Dial 8 Day Longcase Clock 'Winstanley, Wigan'

From Abersoch Antiques

£1,250

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Georgian Oak Grandfather Longcase Clock Richard Northen

18th century

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Georgian Oak Grandfather Longcase Clock Richard Northen

From Heydays Antiques

£1,265

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Bravingtons Musical Chiming Oak Grandfather Longcase Clock - 3 Tunes

1900 - 1920

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Bravingtons Musical Chiming Oak Grandfather Longcase Clock - 3 Tunes

From Heydays Antiques

£1,400

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Small Georgian Oak & Inlaid Grandfather Longcase Clock

18th century

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Small Georgian Oak & Inlaid Grandfather Longcase Clock

From Heydays Antiques

£1,380

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18thc Longcase Clock. Vale of Coleshill.

18th century

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18thc Longcase Clock. Vale of Coleshill.

From Masons Antiques

£2,750

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Herbert of Haversham Oak Small Grandfather Longcase Clock

18th century

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Herbert of Haversham Oak Small Grandfather Longcase Clock

From Heydays Antiques

£1,295

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18th century

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Oak Long Case Clock

From Hedley Wilson

£2,250

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Listings feature oak tallcase clocks spanning the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries alongside twentieth-century examples by makers such as Enfield and Bravingtons.

8 Day Oak & Mahogany Longcase Clock 'Foxton, Sutton Ashfield'

19th century

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8 Day Oak & Mahogany Longcase Clock 'Foxton, Sutton Ashfield'

From Abersoch Antiques

£975

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18th century

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Longcase Clock - Raine of Durham

From Athey Antiques

£1,650

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1900 - 1920

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Brass Face Oak Long Case Clock

From Harrison Antique Furniture

£1,250

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18th century

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An 18th Century Longcase Clock by Thomas Utting of Yarmouth

From Buckingham Interiors

£1,495

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18th century

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18th Century Oak Longcase Clock by James Draycot Wells

From Debenham Antiques Ltd

£2,750

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Small Georgian Oak Grandfather Longcase Clock

18th century

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Small Georgian Oak Grandfather Longcase Clock

From Heydays Antiques

£1,380

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English Oak Tallcase Clock

Quality Antique George III Oak Long Case Clock

Antique 30hr Long Case Clock by Ed Hemmins of Bicester Circa 1720

Oak Long Cased Clock

Good 18th Century Lancashire Oak & Mahogany Brass Dial 8 Day Longcase Clock 'Winstanley, Wigan'

Georgian Oak Grandfather Longcase Clock Richard Northen

Bravingtons Musical Chiming Oak Grandfather Longcase Clock - 3 Tunes

Small Georgian Oak & Inlaid Grandfather Longcase Clock

18thc Longcase Clock. Vale of Coleshill.

Herbert of Haversham Oak Small Grandfather Longcase Clock

Oak Long Case Clock

8 Day Oak & Mahogany Longcase Clock 'Foxton, Sutton Ashfield'

Longcase Clock - Raine of Durham

Brass Face Oak Long Case Clock

An 18th Century Longcase Clock by Thomas Utting of Yarmouth

18th Century Oak Longcase Clock by James Draycot Wells

Small Georgian Oak Grandfather Longcase Clock

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