Longcase Clocks

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We specialise in longcase clocks of the Twentieth Century, believing that many are still well undervalued. In particular we like the quality of between the wars German longcase clocks which used quality materials and were well designed. The clock movements are very reliable and durable, while many of the cases were attractive and very well made.

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Prices are in Australian Dollars

LC3171
Quality longcase clock made by Gustav Becker, the top German maker at a time when the Germans made the best longcases in the world. It has a lovely oak case in great condition with carved decorations and a bevelled glass panel to the door. The movement is of super quality and has the added bonus of playing two tunes, Westminster or Whittington. It sounds magnificent with a lovely deep, mellow tone. Made circa 1926 and is 190cm high. $5650
LC3179
Here's a terrific Art Deco Grandfather clock from the 1930's made in Germany by Gustav Becker, so you know it's good. The walnut case is in excellent condition with a lovely sheen and the oval front glass is bevelled. The clock plays the Westminster tune on the quarters and also gongs the hours. Very nice tone when it chimes or strikes. These lovely old clocks make new ones sound tinny and look cheap. This clock is 190cm high. $4200
LC9974
This lovely dark oak longcase clock was made circa 1780 by Jas Howden, Edinburgh. It has pleasing proportions and is 220cm tall, so not too big for most homes. Silvered dial with name plate above, seconds dial and calendar. $7950
LC9969
Outstanding early Dutch longcase clock which is all quality and a tribute to its maker. Made circa 1730 by Ary Van Winden of Rotterdam and signed thus on the silvered dial. Large and grand burr walnut case in very good condition with frets to the hood and lenticular glass to the trunk door. The 8 day movement has Dutch striking on two bells ie at the hour it counts the hours on a deep bell and at half past counts the hours plus one on a bell of higher note. The high quality movement also features moon phase and an alarm. This is a tall clock at 275cm high. $23900
LC9970
High quality jeweller's floor regulator. Marked Kirk, Hull on the astronomical silvered dial. This 8 day clock has the rare feature of a pinwheel escapement rather than the more usual deadbeat. Circa 1900. Ebonised case. 182cm high. $18950
LC3040
Grand and impressive is this German Grandfather clock with Westminster chimes. The sound matches the appearance and the chimes are beautiful, clear and resonant. The movement is high quality and is of eight day duration. Made Circa 1925 in a dark oak case with separate key lock doors top and bottom. Not small at 208cm high but would look and sound fantastic in the right home. $5350
LC3026
German Gustav Becker longcase clock with dual chimes of Westminster or Whittington. Dark stained oak case 206cm high with three bevelled glass panels to the door. It's very hard to find dual chimers, especially by such a good maker. Circa 1930 $5250.
LC9994
English Georgian longcase clock with silvered dial and oak case. Signed Butler, Northwich on the dial. Circa 1760. 8 day bell strike movement. 200cm high. A very good earlier longcase in lovely condition. $7900.
LC2982
German walnut cased Grandfather clock with Westminster chimes. Circa 1930 and very well made. 8 day movement. 206cm high. $3750.
LC2870
Westminster chiming Grandfather clock in walnut veneer case in good condition. German 8 day movement. Circa 1930.188cm high. $1495.
LC2572
English Enfield Grandfather clock in walnut veneer case. Westminster chimes. Circa 1930. 8 day movement. 190cm high. $1495.
LC9996
German Junghans Grandfather clock in oak case. This clock features a deadbeat escapement and a rare subsidiary seconds dial. Westminster chimes and 8 day movement. A good looking and high quality clock. 193cm high. $3495.