Grandfather / Longcase clocks in restoration


We own the following clocks which are either just awaiting photography or, more likely, awaiting or undergoing restoration. Expressions of interest can greatly influence the order in which we restore them.
Getting intouch now allows you to:
- request any simple photos (snaps) we may have
- request the 'first look' when complete
- buy them now, unrestored
- pay a deposit now ahead of agreed price restoration

Richard Hornby Oldham

We've already sold one by him, (in the sold section) and that page led to us being offered this new one. Its c1750 in a mahogany case. Like the first one it has a penny moon feature to the dial.
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Thomas Clare, Warrington Longcase

A very original example of these sort after clocks. Oak case with mahogany banding. Original caddy-top. Brass dial with applied chapter ring and engraved matted centre. 8-day movement with pull repeat. c1760.
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Thomas Clare Longcase

Whitehurst Derby Cased Wall Clock

A simple pine cased example of these unusual but sought after clocks by the well known Whitehurst family in Derby. In a stained pine 'long' case. 8-day timepiece (ie non striking) movement. This example is dated 1835.
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Holliwell Liverpool Mahogany

A truely superb (and slim) 'Lancashire Chippendale' mahogany longcase by William Holliwell. He was apprenticed to Joseph Finney - Liverpool's finest clockmaker. This has has a brass dial with centre date, rolling moon to the arch. Free standing trunk columns, lots of tasteful Chippendale details. Very tall. I'm 6'4 and can't quite reach the very top of it. Dates prior to 1773 when he moved to Derby.
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Classic Whitehurst Derby 30-hour Longcase

NOW SOLD A classic version of the clocks made by this sought after maker. Classic simple style favoured by Whitehurst which has stood the test of time so well. Honey coloured oak case. 213cm tall. NOW SOLD
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Whitehurst Derby 30hr

Scottish Drumhead

Super (and small) tapered-truck mahogany drumhead longcase by James & Kelly of Glasgow. c1830. The photo shows the type of clock. Ours is nearing completion.
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Scottish Drumhead

Small Scottish Mahogany Longcase

Really attractive small longcase by James Patterson of Edinburgh. Mahogany veneered case. 6'10 case.
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Small Scottish

30 hour country longcase by Marriott, Northampton

A really attractive longcase c1820 with pretty painted dial. This clock is complete and on display at Bakewell. Taller than many with nice slim proportions.
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Small 30 hour longcase by Olive & Birch, Cranbrook (Kent)

Just a repair to the pediment required for this pretty yet quite formal 30 hour painted dial longcase in a mahogany (possibly red walnut) case.
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Rare Gateshead 8-day Longcase by G Armstrong of Gateshead

We don't see many Longcases from the North East. This is good original example from Gateshead c1815. Oak Case, attractive painted dial. Not much more work required. Sorry for terrible photo!!.
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Good Country 8-day Longcase by G Armstrong Gatehead

30 hr Eli Stancliffe, Honley with Axe-Head

c1770. Almost certainly the work of Thomas Lister. Good, quite early example. Honley is between Holmfirth & Huddersfield. Work reasonably advanced!!.
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We buy, sell and repair Antique Clocks & Barometers in Cheshire, Greater Manchester & Derbyshire. We always have a good choice of Longcase (Grandfather) / Bracket / School (English Dial) Clocks