Types of Longcase Clock
Comtoise clocks, also known as Morbier clocks or Morez clocks, are a style of longcase clock made in the French region Franche-Comté. Production of these clocks began in 1680 and continued for a period of about 230 years. During the peak production 1850–1890 over 60,000 clocks were made each year. Features distinguishing this style are a curving "potbellied" case and a greater use of curved lines. Often a heavy, elongated, highly ornamented pendulum bob extends up the case.
Many Comtoise clocks can be found in France but they are also frequently found in Spain, Germany, and other parts of Europe, and less in the USA. This design was very popular across the generations; they kept the time on farms throughout France. The production of this clock was became wider and even traded to countries in Europe, even further to the Ottoman Empire and as far as Thailand. Wooden sheath was used to protect the metal mechanism.
Bornholm clocks
Bornholm clocks are Danish longcase clocks in the form of a tall wooden box. They are driven by a pendulum and were made on Bornholm from 1745 to 1900.
Bornholm clock started in the 1740s when an English ship stranded and carrying a longcase clocks. The clock was repaired by Poul Ottesen Arboe in Ronne and in his repair, he learned enough how the mechanism work and begin to make his own.