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Introduction

You will find below a selection of antique longcase clocks (grandfather clocks) that are currently available to view on our main website www.british-antiqueclocks.com and in person at our large showrooms in Cherhill, Wiltshire. This website is an opportunity to discuss the longcase clock (grandfather clock) in greater detail and to explain the Regional differences of the various case styles throughout the United Kingdom.

The longcase clock is also sometimes affectionately called the grandfather clock. The name grandfather clock originates from the song 'My Grandfathers Clock' which was written in the late 19th century.Although the correct term is longcase clock it is thought that the term grandfather clock came from this song.

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Thristle - Williton

This antique clock case was typically used in the West Country and South Wales area for longcase clock (grandfather clock) cases. It is thought that all of the clock cases originated in Bristol but having had many of these antique clock cases over the years there certainly seem to be some regional characteristics which suggests that they were made locally near the clockmaker. This antique longcase clock (grandfather clock) also has another feature that was solely used in these areas - no back feet. This enables the longcase clock (grandfather clock) to be easily installed against the wall with the back of the clock case above the skirting board. Good quality flame mahogany veneers and extensive inlay are also always used on the longcase clocks (grandfather clocks) from this region.

Perigal - London

This very impressive looking antique longcase clock (grandfather clock) is typically known as a London mahogany longcase clock. This example dated to C.1755 shows the early use of mahogany on antique longcase clocks (grandfather clocks) in London. Before this, walnut was used extensively on virtually all furniture. Although quite similar to late 18th century longcase clocks (grandfather clocks) in style there are some features on the clock case and dial that show us how early it is. For example, the absence of reeding to the pagoda top, no pillars to the trunk, rectangular panel to the base, the solid double plinth and the use of solid mahogany to the trunk door rather than oak. The clock dial also has early hands, a raised seconds ring and early spandrels.