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

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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NOW SOLD c1785 Thomas Gaskill Knutsford

Stored in a barn for 50 years but very original. Pretty painted dial. 8 day. Oak case with mahogany cross banding. Virtually complete now. NOW SOLD from the Coming Soon List
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c1785 Thomas Gaskill Knutsford

Large Victorian Wigan Longcase with rolling moon

A typically huge and bold 8-day longcase by George Esplin of Wigan c1840. Flame mahogany case with painted dial with rolling moon in the arch. Good quality clock, needs only a little work. 14" wide dial. 8' tall with the finial.
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Large Victorian Wigan Longcase with rolling moon.

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