Longcase Clock Collection

Gears and cogs in the clockwork of a historical pendulum clock, detail, regulator

Clock inlaid with light marquetry, 1905. Artist: Shirley Slocombe
Clock inlaid with light marquetry, 1905. Print from A History of English Furniture, the Age of Walnut by Percy Macquoid R.I. [T&A Constable, Edinburgh, 1905]

Clock inlaid with dark marquetry, 1905. Artist: Shirley Slocombe
Clock inlaid with dark marquetry, 1905. Print from A History of English Furniture, the Age of Walnut by Percy Macquoid R.I. [T&A Constable, Edinburgh, 1905]

Francisque Poulbot, French cartoonist and illustrator, 1909. A photograph from Album de Photographies dans L Intimite de Personnages Illustres, 1860-1925, 9th album, Editions MD, Paris

A group of early 18th century furniture, 1910. Artist: Edwin Foley
A group of early 18th century furniture, 1910. A print from The Book of Decorative Furniture, Volume I, TC and EC Jack Limited, 35 Paternoster Row, and Edinburgh, 1910

Panelling, mirror frame, walnut table and chair, Charles Wesleys walnut high case clock, 1910. Artist: Edwin Foley
Panelling, mirror frame, walnut table and chair, Charles Wesleys walnut high case clock, 1910. A print from The Book of Decorative Furniture, Volume I, TC and EC Jack Limited, 35 Paternoster Row

Longcase clock regulateur Case Nicolas Petit
Longcase clock (regulateur); Case by Nicolas Petit (French, 1732 - 1791 (master 1761)), Movement by Jean-Andre Lepaute (1720 - 1788 (master 1759))

FARMER, 1941. Mr. Leo Longamore, formerly a farm laborer, now living on a new farm obtained by the New York Relocation Corporation. Photograph by Jack Delano, 1941

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Step back in time with this enchanting longcase clock, a masterpiece of historical craftsmanship. Gears and cogs tick away in the clockwork, regulating the pendulum's rhythmic dance. A peek into the past is revealed through an 18th century design engraving, showcasing intricate detail and elegance. Marquetry adds a touch of sophistication to these clocks from the early 1900s, with both light and dark inlays gracing their surfaces. French cartoonist Francisque Poulbot captures the charm of a longcase clock in his whimsical illustration. A group of early 1800s furniture, including a walnut table, chair, and Charles Wesley's walnut high case clock, create a harmonious tableau. Fast forward to the 1930s, where the grandeur of a longcase clock, known as a regulateur, is accentuated by its sleek lines and minimalist design. A humble farm laborer, Mr. Leo Longamore, transformed his life and now proudly owns a new farm, complete with a classic longcase clock that keeps time with the rhythm of rural life. Each tick and tock carries the weight of history, making these clocks not just timekeepers, but timeless treasures.