More correctly known as longcase clocks, these are clocks with a hooded pendulum, housed in a tall enclosed case, about seven feet high.

Introduced during the latter part of the 17th century, the longcase clock has remained popular to the present day.

As a general rule, the designs of the clock cases followed the stylistic developments of the past three centuries. Late 17th and early 18th century clocks inspired the cabinetmaker to extraordinary heights in the art of marquetry inlay, very often in the complex and intricate 'seaweed' patterns.

Other clocks were lacquered and decorated with gilded chinoiseries. Chippendale's designs followed the prevailing flowing lines of the Rococo, with quantities of scroll work, frets, pagodas, urns and rams' heads. Those of the Neoclassical period showed a return to simpler, straighter lines, often enhanced with panels of well-figured inlay, lines of stringing, swan-neck pediments and brass finials.

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18th century grandfather clock, by James Irish of Steyning,…

James Irish 18th Century Oak Grandfather Clock

18th century grandfather clock, by James Irish of Steyning, with a circular brass dial with Roman numerals and Arabic seconds, set within a rectangular oak case, above a rectangular door, 30 hour, a/f, height 192 cm

An early 19th century mahogany Irish long case clock, of short…

Irish Mahogany Long Case Clock, 19th Century

An early 19th century mahogany Irish long case clock, of short proportion, circular dial with Roman numerals, railtrack minutes and subsidiary seconds dial, signed J. Booth Jnr, Nassau St, Dublin, height 198 cm.

Irish George III long case clock, by Thomas Honny of Dublin,…

Dublin-made George III long case clock

Irish George III long case clock, by Thomas Honny of Dublin, with Roman numerals and subsidiary dial, set within the hood with central brass finial flanked by broken swan neck pediments, above a rectangular case with stringing and cross banded borders,…

Irish George III longcase clock with 8 day striking movement,…

Irish George III Mahogany Longcase Clock

Irish George III longcase clock with 8 day striking movement, bell, date aperture, second hand and moon phase, inlaid mahogany case, the painted dial marked 'M.O'Shaugnessy Cork', 237 cm high, 54 cm wide

An Irish Cuban mahogany long-case clock, with brass dial,…

Irish Cuban Mahogany Long-Case Clock, Circa 1770

An Irish Cuban mahogany long-case clock, with brass dial, signed William Heron Newton, circa 1770 with 8 day movement, strikes the bell, moon phase, date and seconds dials, silvered chapter ring. Height 238 cm. Width 51 cm. Depth 27 cm