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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A rare and fine long-case cedar long-cased regulator clock, by…

A rare and fine long-case cedar long-cased regulator clock, by R Broad Sydney, circa 1830, 192 cm high, 42c cm wide 21 cm deep,

A rare cedar long-case clock, Australian 19th century. circular…

A rare cedar long-case clock, Australian 19th century. circular dial with brass two-train movement, . Provenance: The family of Cunningham McFarlane clockmakers of Melbourne circa 1853-1900. Sold Aingers Auctions, Melbourne 16/03/2008 lot 257 $$28,500),…

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…

A stunning Australian Arts & Crafts grandfather clock, solid…

Australian Arts & Crafts Blackwood Grandfather Clock

A stunning Australian Arts & Crafts grandfather clock, solid blackwood with carved gumnuts, leaves and oyster blackwood veneer dial and base, early 20th century, 191 cm high, 48 cm wide, 37 cm deep

A rare Colonial long case grandfather clock, Australian cedar…

1825 Australian Colonial Grandfather Clock

A rare Colonial long case grandfather clock, Australian cedar case, New South Wales origin, circa 1825, English twin weight movement, 228 cm high, 56 cm wide, 27 cm deep

A West Australian longcase clock by James Howieson of Boyanup…

Blackbutt Longcase Clock by James Howieson and Keininger

A West Australian longcase clock by James Howieson of Boyanup Gallery manufactured from Blackbutt and Blackbutt burl the mechanism by Keininger, from Stuttgart Germany 7 day movement, hourly gongs, quarter chimes height 218 cm

A spectacular walnut carved Black Forest long case clock, c1900,…

Black Forest Owl Carved Long Case Clock

A spectacular walnut carved Black Forest long case clock, c1900, the ornate case surmounted with a large three-dimensional owl, its wings outstretched, glass eyes, the entire case carved with fruiting grape vines, highlighted with two further smaller owls…

A good N.Z. colonial carved kauri long case clock, the pediment…

Colonial Kauri Long Case Clock with Cherub Mask Pediment

A good N.Z. colonial carved kauri long case clock, the pediment as a winged cherub mask above the 31 circular dial with cut brass applied Roman numerals and Art Nouveau copper hands, framed by a fruiting vine and scroll relief detail, above an open…

Colonial cedar longcase clock with swan neck scrolled pediment…

Hand-painted Colonial Cedar Longcase Clock with Wooden Movement

Colonial cedar longcase clock with swan neck scrolled pediment wooden hand painted face & wooden & brass movement

A cedar and fiddle back eucalypt long case clock, Australian,…

Late 19th Century Australian Long Case Clock

A cedar and fiddle back eucalypt long case clock, Australian, late 19th century, 211 cm high, 37 cm wide, 39 cm deep

Colonial cedar longcase clock with Thomas Hope scrolled…

Colonial Cedar Longcase Clock with Thomas Hope Pediment

Colonial cedar longcase clock with Thomas Hope scrolled pediment and bracket feet to base, inscription in pencil inside, - Emma sailed Sydney 14th December 1852