Antique Moonphase Longcase Clocks From A Specialist UK Clock Dealer - Moonphase Grandfather Clocks

Moonphase Longcase/Grandfather clocks were introduced during the first part of the 18th century when the square dial was first produced with an arch. The first known moonphases appear to be the Penny Moon which was displayed in the arch of the clock within a silvered brass ring. The moon eventually filled the entire arch on later clocks with Hemispheres to the dial and either a blue background with stars to earlier examples or painted scenes to the later painted dial examples. Moonphases can also be found within the centre of the dial on longcase/grandfather clocks from the Midlands and North of England.