What is a longcase clock face?

A longcase clock face is the metal dialplate that displays the time on a tall grandfather or grandmother clock, complete with numerals, hands, and often the maker's signature. These plates were produced in cast brass during the earlier periods and painted iron during the later decades, serving as the visual centrepiece of the clock.

How do I tell an 18th century dial apart from a 19th century one?

Eighteenth-century dials are predominantly made of brass with applied corner spandrels and engraved lettering, reflecting traditional craftsmanship of the Georgian era. Nineteenth-century examples frequently utilise painted iron with floral corners or painted moonphases, showing a shift towards colourful enamel decoration.

Where were these clock faces made?

Clock faces were produced by regional clockmakers and specialist metalworkers across England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland, from small market towns to large cities. Many bear the engraved or painted signature of the individual maker and their operating town directly upon the dial surface.

How do I care for an antique clock face?

Antique metal dials require dry dusting with a soft cloth and should be kept away from direct sunlight and damp environments to protect the metal and paint. Avoid using chemical polishes or water on painted iron or engraved brass, as abrasive cleaning can permanently remove historic details and signatures.

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When you search for a longcase clock face, you are looking at the vital registering disc of a traditional tall clock, forged in brass or iron to mark the passage of hours in eighteenth and nineteenth century parlours.

Georgian Brass Face Eight Day Oak Case Grandfather Clock

19th century

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Georgian Brass Face Eight Day Oak Case Grandfather Clock

From Harrison Antique Furniture

£1,250

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18th century

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Georgian Oak Long-case Clock

From Harrison Antique Furniture

£690

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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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Antique George III Mahogany Eight Day Painted Face Grandfather Clock

19th century

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Antique George III Mahogany Eight Day Painted Face Grandfather Clock

From London City Antiques

£3,250

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Outstanding Antique Mahogany 8 Day Painted Face Longcase Clock

19th century

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Outstanding Antique Mahogany 8 Day Painted Face Longcase Clock

From London City Antiques

£4,650

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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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18th century

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18th Century Brass 8 Day Longcase Clock Dial 'Standring of Bolton'.

From Abersoch Antiques

£100

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Magnificent Carved Oak Late Victorian Brass
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faced Grandfather Clock with Chimes

19th century

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Magnificent Carved Oak Late Victorian Brass - faced Grandfather Clock with Chimes

From Georgian Antiques

£4,400

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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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London Mahogany Brass Dial Longcase Clock – Jonathan Blake – Fulham

18th century

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London Mahogany Brass Dial Longcase Clock – Jonathan Blake – Fulham

From The Antique Clock Co.

£8,750

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The listings on this page include materials such as oak, mahogany, walnut, brass, iron, and glass across eighteenth, nineteenth, and early twentieth-century periods.

Magnificent George II Brass Face Red Walnut Longcase Clock

18th century

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Magnificent George II Brass Face Red Walnut Longcase Clock

From London City Antiques

£2,950

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Antique George III Quality Carved Oak Brass Face Longcase Clock

18th century

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Antique George III Quality Carved Oak Brass Face Longcase Clock

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£2,850

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Small Early Georgian Oak Grandfather Longcase Clock, Mercer/hythe/kent

18th century

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Small Early Georgian Oak Grandfather Longcase Clock, Mercer/hythe/kent

From Heydays Antiques

£1,800

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Small Slim Georgian Oak Grandfather Longcase Clock

18th century

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Small Slim Georgian Oak Grandfather Longcase Clock

From Heydays Antiques

£1,250

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Regency Longcase Clock, Oak, Gorgeous Dial, Lovely Condition

19th century

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Regency Longcase Clock, Oak, Gorgeous Dial, Lovely Condition

From Clockwise

£1,650

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18th century

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Antique George III 18th Century Quality Brass Faced 8 Day Longcase Clock by John Pollard of Crediton

From London City Antiques

£3,450

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Longcase Clock Face

Georgian Brass Face Eight Day Oak Case Grandfather Clock

Georgian Oak Long-case Clock

Georgian Oak Grandfather Longcase Clock Richard Northen

Antique George III Mahogany Eight Day Painted Face Grandfather Clock

Outstanding Antique Mahogany 8 Day Painted Face Longcase Clock

Small Georgian Oak Grandfather Longcase Clock

18th Century Brass 8 Day Longcase Clock Dial 'Standring of Bolton'.

Magnificent Carved Oak Late Victorian Brass - faced Grandfather Clock with Chimes

Cottage Geo III Walnut Long Case Clock.

London Mahogany Brass Dial Longcase Clock – Jonathan Blake – Fulham

Magnificent George II Brass Face Red Walnut Longcase Clock

Antique George III Quality Carved Oak Brass Face Longcase Clock

Small Early Georgian Oak Grandfather Longcase Clock, Mercer/hythe/kent

Small Slim Georgian Oak Grandfather Longcase Clock

Regency Longcase Clock, Oak, Gorgeous Dial, Lovely Condition

Antique George III 18th Century Quality Brass Faced 8 Day Longcase Clock by John Pollard of Crediton

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