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How does a longcase clock work?
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A longcase clock works with the help of a pendulum, which is usually hidden away in the body of the clock. As the pendulum swings, it creates kinetic energy that then turns the gears to move the hands on the face. You'll find a variety of longcase clocks on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Antique Victorian Mahogany Eight Bell Musical Grandfather Clock by Winsor Bishop
Located in Suffolk, GB
A magnificent and imposing Victorian musical longcase clock of exceptional quality, standing an impressive 240 cm high.
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Antique 1880s English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Mahogany
Large Baroque Style Austrian Ormolu Mounted Musical Clock
Located in London, GB
Large Baroque style Austrian ormolu mounted musical clock
Austrian, early 19th Century
Total height: 211cm
Clock: Height 135cm, width 86cm, depth 52
Stand: Height 76cm, width 81c...
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Rococo Tall Case Musical Clock by Christopher Balkes, Denmark, Ca 1770
Located in Allerum, SE
A large-scale 18th-century Rococo three-part tall case clock, circa 1770. The carved wooden case features an architectural hood topped with a carved finial and flanked by pierced fre...
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Antique 18th Century Danish Rococo Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Brass
Rare unusual antique Edwardian musical quality inlaid marquetry grandmother cloc
Located in Ipswich, GB
Rare unusual antique Edwardian musical quality inlaid marquetry grandmother clock having an outstanding quality inlaid marquetry case with a shaped inlaid marquetry hood and barley t...
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20th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Brass
