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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George III Chinoiserie longcase clock, having a silvered…

George III Chinoiserie longcase clock, having a silvered chapter ring, Roman numerals, silent function, plus date function. Dial signed Daniel field, and Hitchin, (Hertfordshire) case height: 230 cm. (Would benefit from a service).

A George III Chinoiserie long case clock, circa 1760's, with a…

A George III Chinoiserie long case clock, circa 1760's, with a pagoda top above an arching face with gilded Roman chapter ring and ornate spandrels, the trunk embellished with gilded birds and foliage, with weights and pendulum, 240 cm high, 53 cm wide,…

18th century English Japanned longcase clock, by Charles…

18th Century English Japanned Longcase Clock by Charles Pingstone

18th century English Japanned longcase clock, by Charles Pingstone of London, with engraved brass dial decorated with birds and foliage above a central date aperture window and subsidiary seconds dial, set within a silver chapter ring engraved with Roman…

George III Chinoiserie eight day long case clock by William…

George III Chinoiserie Long Case Clock by William Webster

George III Chinoiserie eight day long case clock by William Webster., London, circa 1760. The five-pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement and 12 inch brass break-arch dial with calendar aperture, subsidiary seconds dial and silvered…

Presentation longcase clock with sterling silver plaque affixed:…

Honoring J. Crawford: Sterling Silver Plaque & Art Deco Clock

Presentation longcase clock with sterling silver plaque affixed: 'Presented to J. Crawford, Esq. By his Fellow members of the N.S.W. Lawn tennis ground in Honour of his 1933 Victories : Wimbledon : France : Australia : Davis Cup'. The clock is housed in…

George II fine and rare scarlet lacquered long case clock with…

Scarlet Chinoiserie Long Case Clock by William Monk (1740)

George II fine and rare scarlet lacquered long case clock with chinoiserie decoration, by William Monk of London, circa 1740. Hood decorated with turned pilasters to either side of the brass break arch dial finely engraved, with cast gilt spandrels to…

A 20th century Chinoiserie grandmother clock, decorated in…

Gilded Chinoiserie Grandmother Clock

A 20th century Chinoiserie grandmother clock, decorated in traditional gilded designs on a black ground, chiming the quarter and hour. 33 x 20 x 165 cm. Provenance: From the estate of Max Cryer.

A mid-20th century chinoiserie grandmother clock, decorated on…

Chinoiserie Grandmother Clock, 1952

A mid-20th century chinoiserie grandmother clock, decorated on a cream ground with floral motifs and Oriental scenes to the hood, trunk and base, the eight-day Smiths, Enfield movement chiming on a series of gongs. Chinese calligraphy to the interior with…

An impressive and uncommon mid 20th century long case clock,…

Maori-Inspired Long Case Clock

An impressive and uncommon mid 20th century long case clock, the case carved with Maori ancestor figures, the hood as a Maori whare, the brass dial with Arabic numerals, ebonised finish and paua shell eyes. 50 x 34 x 210 cm. Provenance: From a Queen…

A George II green lacquered Chinoiserie longcase clock, by…

Green Chinoiserie Longcase Clock by Thomas Amyot, Norwich

A George II green lacquered Chinoiserie longcase clock, by Thomas Amyot, Norwich, circa 1720-1730, the 12-inch brass dial with subsidiary seconds dial, and calendar aperture. The eight-day weight driven movement, striking, the dial signed the…

Early 19th century oak long case clock, by W. Williams,…

Brecknock Oak Long Case Clock by W. Williams

Early 19th century oak long case clock, by W. Williams, Brecknock, Wales, painted dial, with ebonised string inlay and, reeded column supports, height 230 cm

A 19th century Chinoiserie longcase clock, black case with gilt…

Chinoiserie Longcase Clock with Gilt Japanese Scenes

A 19th century Chinoiserie longcase clock, black case with gilt Japanese scenes, gilt dial, black numerals & hands, pendulum key wind movement, chiming on the quarters, height 165 cm

A rare William & Mary walnut marquetry longcase clock, the…

Rare William & Mary Walnut Marquetry Longcase Clock

A rare William & Mary walnut marquetry longcase clock, the eight day movement with anchor escapement striking brass dial and chapter ring signed 'Morgan Herbert, London'. The case with fine walnut veneers and elaborate marquetry depicting flowers, foliage…

An Arts & Crafts oak 'Faux' long case clock, early 20th century,…

Arts & Crafts Oak Faux Long Case Clock

An Arts & Crafts oak 'Faux' long case clock, early 20th century, winding mechanism, mock weights and pendulum, the flat topped clock with an extended cornice, a brushed white metal dial, with Roman numerals and brass strapped spandrels, a six pane…

Sam Wainwright Northampton longcase clock, with metal dial…

Chinoiserie Longcase Clock by Sam Wainwright

Sam Wainwright Northampton longcase clock, with metal dial engraved 'Sam Wainwright Northampton, No.2311,' with subsidiary seconds dial, set within a green lacquered Chinoiserie embellished case depicting figures within a pagoda, accented with floral and…

George III longcase clock by R. Henderson of London, arched…

Chinoiserie Longcase Clock with Moon Phase

George III longcase clock by R. Henderson of London, arched brass dial with circular moon phase, Roman and Arabic numerals, subsidiary second and calendar dials, the case decorated in black and gilt Chinoiserie

George II Chinoiserie longcase clock by William Kipling of…

Chinoiserie Longcase Clock by William Kipling, London (1845)

George II Chinoiserie longcase clock by William Kipling of London, circa 1845, brass brake arch dial 8 day striking on bell, Japanned case with Chinoiserie decoration, with key and winder, 265 cm height

A George II Chinoiserie black Japanned longcase clock, circa…

Chinoiserie Black Japanned Longcase Clock, 1750

A George II Chinoiserie black Japanned longcase clock, circa 1750 decorated overall with Chinoiserie landscapes, 45 cm wide, 23 cm deep, 230 cm high

A late 19th century longcase clock, George III style green…

Chinoiserie Longcase Clock

A late 19th century longcase clock, George III style green lacquered case with chinoiserie decoration. 257 cm high, 47 cm wide, 27 cm deep.

A George III red lacquer Chinoiserie decorated longcase clock J…

18th Century Chinoiserie Longcase Clock by J Stansbury

A George III red lacquer Chinoiserie decorated longcase clock J Stansbury, Leominster English 18th century

Chinoiserie long case grandfather clock, with German Tempus…

Chinoiserie Grandfather Clock with Tempus Fugit Movement

Chinoiserie long case grandfather clock, with German Tempus Fugit weight driven striking movement, 205 cm high

A Chinoiserie long case clock, John Anderson Wigton, the gilded…

Chinoiserie Long Case Clock by John Anderson Wigton

A Chinoiserie long case clock, John Anderson Wigton, the gilded black lacquered case decorated with a Chinese court scene on a simulated tortoise shell ground, the shaped glazed door enclosing an engraved and silvered dial with Romana and Arabic numerals…

A narrow Dutch cased Chinoiserie long case clock, marked…

Chinoiserie Long Case Clock by Jonathan Parkes London

A narrow Dutch cased Chinoiserie long case clock, marked Jonathan Parkes London, the dial with angel spandrels and foliage scrolls signed Jonathan Parkes London, the case with moulded corners and arched door to the hood, the slender form case decorated…

Oriental hand painted lacquer long case clock with three train…

Oriental Lacquer Long Case Clock - 210cm Height

Oriental hand painted lacquer long case clock with three train movement, approx. 210 cm high

Fine antique English Georgian Chinoiserie black lacquer…

Georgian Chinoiserie Black Lacquer Longcase Clock

Fine antique English Georgian Chinoiserie black lacquer longcase clock, arched brass dial with silvered chapter ring, engraved Tempus Fugit by Sam Morris London, eight day movement with subsidiary second dial, calendar aperture, the hood of pagoda shape,…

A George III Chinoiserie longcase clock by Spencer & Perkins,…

Chinoiserie Longcase Clock by Spencer & Perkins

A George III Chinoiserie longcase clock by Spencer & Perkins, circa 1780. The longcase clock with Spencer & Perkins movement contained within a green lacquered Chinoiserie embellished case depicting figures within a landscape, the base with an equestrian…

A good highly decorative George III black lacquer chinoiserie…

George III Chinoiserie Longcase Clock by Andren Moran, London

A good highly decorative George III black lacquer chinoiserie longcase clock, the brass dial with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial and date aperture, the maker noted 'Andren Moran London', applied pierced, scroll and mask cast panels to the…

A Georgian longcase clock, with later red lacquer chinoiserie…

Chinoiserie Georgian Longcase Clock by John Smorthwaite

A Georgian longcase clock, with later red lacquer chinoiserie decoration, the arched dial engraved 'John Smorthwaite in Colchester', the silvered chapter ring with calendar aperture and seconds dial, the gilt brass spandrels with ornate pierced mask, leaf…

A George III black lacquer longcase clock By J. Davis, Lemon…

George III Black Lacquer Longcase Clock by J. Davis

A George III black lacquer longcase clock By J. Davis, Lemon Street, the 8-day bell strike movement with anchor escapement and rack strike, seconds dial, silent strike dial in the break arch and date aperture at 6, silvered dial and gilt spandrels, the…

An impressive 18th century eight day longcase clock in…

18th Century Chinoiserie Longcase Clock

An impressive 18th century eight day longcase clock in Chinoiserie and floral decorated red lacquer case. Brass finials. The brass dial with box calendar, silvered chapter ring and ornate urn spandrels. Movement signed by James Grice C. 1740 with the…

Antique English Georgian green lacquer chinossiere decorated…

Georgian Green Lacquer Chinoiserie Long Case Clock

Antique English Georgian green lacquer chinossiere decorated long case clock, movement by Jacob Odell St Albans, the dial with subsidiary second dial, calendar aperture, the trunk with green chinossiere decoration (has key and pendulum), approx 2.25m