The original name for a grandfather clock. This domestic clock first appeared in England shortly after the Restoration of 1660, about the same time as longcases appeared in Europe. At first it was less than 7 ft. High, with ebonized case, architectural hood, gilded ormolu mounts and a narrow trunk. Early brass dials were about 9 in. Square; later, the case was made wider to accommodate the long 'royal' pendulum which superceded the short bob pendulum, c. 1675. Cases then became taller and wider until the appearance of the elephantine cases of provincial clocks of the early 19th century. All longcase clocks had brass dials until the introduction of the painted dial, c. 1770. Casework, in keeping with other furniture fashions, made use of marquetry and walnut veneer until the introduction of mahogany, c. 1735. Satinwood was used in the Adam period and rosewood during the Regency, though oak was retained for the cheaper type of clock throughout the era.