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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
18th Century Dutch 'Utrecht' Longcase or Grandfather Clock by W.V. Dadelbeek
By W.V. Dadelbeek
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A walnut, burr-walnut and inlaid Dutch longcase clock by W.V Dadelbeek, Utrecht. The case of typical form, trunk door with feather banding, bombe ...
Category
Dutch Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Walnut
Scottish Mahogany Swan Neck Satinwood Patera Inlaid Tall Case Clock, Circa 1780
By Charles Campbell
Located in Hollywood, SC
Scottish mahogany eight day tall case clock with three sphere brass finials, a swan neck satinwood inlay patera pediment, intricately carved fretwork, over an arched door with flanki...
Category
Scottish Regency Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass, Steel
Georgian Single Handed Longcase Clock by John Baker, Sevenoaks
Located in Norwich, GB
Oak longcase clock by John Baker of Sevenoaks.
Slim oak case standing on a raised plinth with long trunk door and a rich patina and original brass escutcheon. The pull forward hood is flanked by integral pillars with gilded capitals and quarter pillars to the rear. Ten inch brass dial with corner spandrels, finely matted centre with beautifully engraved birds and original iron single hand, silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals signed ‘John Baker, Sevenoaks’.
Thirty hour, rope driven birdcage movement with brass pillars and outside countwheel strike on a large centrally mounted bell, circa 1735
‘Kent clockmakers and watchmakers’ by Michael Pearson lists John Baker as having made a tavern clock which is now in the Maidstone museum but was most probably originally made for the Rose and Crown...
Category
English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Oak
100% Original Painted Swedish Long Case Mora Clock
By Sven Nilsson Morin
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a 100% original painted Swedish long case mora clock, the model is called a "Morin". It’s been restored and new battery works have been installed. The original works do come ...
Category
Swedish Country Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Pine
George III Oak Cased Longcase Clock by Philip Avenell, Farnham
Located in Norwich, GB
George III longcase clock
George III oak longcase clock standing on a double stepped base with long trunk door and brass escutcheon. Integ...
Category
English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Oak
English Chestnut and Mahogany Tall Case Clock. John Coates, London, Circa 1750
By John Coates
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Chestnut and Mahogany tall case clock with broken arch pediment, floral rosettes, original brass urn finials, dolphin and figural ormolu face, original arched hood with glass door, cross banded...
Category
English George II Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass
Antique George III Mahogany Longcase Clock by Samuel Hunter of Islington London
Located in Devon, GB
A late George III antique mahogany longcase clock of eight day duration. The ogee shaped silvered brass dial, reminiscent of Dutton, ...
Category
British George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
Small Georgian Mahogany Longcase Clock by John Paine, Brentford
Located in Norwich, GB
Georgian mahogany Longcase clock by John Paine, Brentford
A slim finely figured flame mahogany case with stepped base and raised moulding to the plinth. Long break arch trunk door...
Category
English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
George III Mahogany Longcase Clock by William Taylor of Whitehaven, Cumbria
Located in Essex, MA
William Taylor lived 1738 till 1801. Beautiful case with unusual fret carved sides of case. The carved broken arched pediment with carved rosettes and trailing vine, reverse glass pa...
Category
English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
German Marquetry Longcase Clock by Johann Wilhelm Wellershaus, Late 18th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
German Marquetry Longcase Clock by Johann Wilhelm Wellershaus, Late 18th Century
A German arched veneered longcase clock or Grandfather clock...
Category
German Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass, Enamel, Iron
18th Century Antique Walnut Longcase Clock by Jonathan Lowndes of London
By Jonathan Lowndes
Located in Devon, GB
A fine Queen Anne period, early 18th century walnut hour-striking longcase clock by this well-known London clockmaker.
The molded case is veneered with beautifully figured walnut, the herringbone cross-banded rectangular trunk door has raised convex moldings. The flat-top hood has a finely pierced-wood soundfret below the overhanging cornice and brass capped columns either side of the dial.
The 12in square...
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British Queen Anne Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Walnut
George III Chinoiserie Japanned Longcase Clock
Located in London, GB
The dial signed William Scafe, London, the arched hood with an elaborate caddy top surmounted by three carved giltwood flambeau pedestal urns above a gilt scroll pierced sound frieze...
Category
British George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Late 18th Century Mahogany longcase clock, by 'Chater and Son' London
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality late 18th century London longcase clock by 'Chater and Sons, London'. Having a swan neck pediment, three brass flame finials...
Category
English Chippendale Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass
Fine Inlaid George III Longcase Clock with Automaton Movement, circa 1780
Located in Essex, MA
Exquisitely inlaid Georgian period 18th century longcase or grandfather clock.
Original boxwood and satinwood inlay in late Georgian neoclassical...
Category
English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Boxwood, Mahogany, Satinwood
18th Century Antique Walnut Longcase Clock by James Blackborow of London
By James Blackborow
Located in Devon, GB
An antique George II period patinated, walnut longcase clock by James Blackborow of London. This finely figured veneered clock with elegant propo...
Category
English George II Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Walnut
Antique Gustavian Painted Longcase Clock from Denmark, Circa 1780s
Located in Lejre, DK
Step into the rich history of Danish craftsmanship with this extraordinary Antique Gustavian longcase clock, a true testament to the elegance of the late 18th century. Originating fr...
Category
Danish Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Wood, Paint
18th Century Georgian Mahogany Tall Case Clock, Signed Ralph Sherratt Tilley
Located in Milford, NH
A Georgian Chippendale mahogany tall case clock, probably 18th century English, with carved swan neck broken pediment, around a single central brass ball finial with spire, fluted co...
Category
English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
English Mahogany Tall Case Clock Signed by Maker M. Richardson, London, C. 1790
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Mahogany tall case clock with brass finials, arched bonnet with brass fluted columns, gilt ormolu and chased polished steel fa...
Category
English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass, Steel
18th Century Antique Walnut Longcase Clock by Daniel Delander of London
By Daniel Delander
Located in Devon, GB
This superb George I period antique longcase clock by Daniel Delander is cased in highly figured walnut veneer of lovely colour and patina. Standing on a double plinth there is a panelled base and moulded trunk door. The pull forward hood is flanked by quarter columns with brass capitals. The case retains the original caddy top surmounted by two finials.
The square dial has an applied chapter ring with cherubin spandrels. The dial centre is finely matted with an engraved date aperture and subsidiary seconds dial. The original blued steel hands appear to be original and are finely wrought and pierced.
The movement is of eight day duration striking the hours on a single bell
Daniel Delander worked with Thomas Tompion...
Category
British George I Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Swedish Painted Wood Clock with Scalloped Base and Original Paint
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish 18th century clock with original paint and delicately carved crest. This clock retains it's original metal face, hands and movement. The face on this Swedish clock is sign...
Category
Swedish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Wood
18th C. Swedish Wood Clock with Linear Profile and Triangular Crest
Located in Atlanta, GA
An 18th century Swedish clock. This Swedish wooden clock with linear profile a square head topped with a triangular shape crest. This clock...
Category
Swedish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Wood
French Provincial Walnut Grandfather Clock
Located in New York, NY
French Provincial (Mid-18th Century) walnut grandfather clock with fruitwood inlay and fluted sides. (Not working)
Category
French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Glass, Walnut
18th Century Antique Burr-Yew Longcase Clock by John Stephens of London
By John Stephens
Located in Devon, GB
A George II period, antique eight day longcase clock of smaller size with unusual burr-yew case.
The moulded case is veneered with...
Category
English George II Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Yew
18th C. Swedish Mora Floor Clock with Unique Square-Shaped Head
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 18th century Swedish clock, which is sometimes referred to as a Mora Clock, is somewhat unusual with its square head and its original single wooden hand, typical of the earlier clocks...
Category
Swedish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Wood
French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Oak Grandfather Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome French 18th century Louis XVI period oak grandfather clock. The clock is raised by a square mottled base with an elegant carved recessed design. At the center is a finely ...
Category
French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Oak
18th Century Swedish Wooden Floor Clock
Located in High Point, NC
Step into the world of antiquity with this 18th Century Swedish wooden floor clock, an embodiment of the grace and craftsmanship of a bygone era. Its towering frame, crafted from age...
Category
Swedish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Wood
George III Painted Dial Grandfather Clock
Located in Wilson, NC
George III painted dial grandfather clock, the bonnet has a swan neck broken arch pediment with brass ball finial and rosettes, reeded and tapered keystone above turned and reeded co...
Category
English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Metal, Brass, Steel
Late 18th C. Belgium Provincial Longcase Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 18th century Belgium provincial long case clock with inlaid star motif at the bottom. The clock retains al of it's original hardware. The door with pendulum window opens to reveal a single weighted pendulum. The top has an arched and carved bonnet that contains a pewter and brass clock face. Above the clock face, there is a Belgium address plaque...
Category
Belgian French Provincial Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass, Pewter
English Inlaid Grandfather Clock
Located in Wilson, NC
This clock is profusely inlaid with rosewood ,ebony, satinwood, and boxwood. The bonnet has two inlaid shell pateries. The center door has a classical urn inlay...
Category
English Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass, Steel
Swedish 18th Century Birchwood Clock with Rectangular Head with Black Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish 18th century birchwood clock with rectangular head, circa 1765. This clock retains it's original metal face, hands and movement. This clock features beautiful birch wood, ...
Category
Swedish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Pewter
Unique 18th-Century Grandfather Clocks and Other Antique Longcase Clocks for Sale on 1stDibs
Antique 18th-century grandfather clocks and longcase clocks are staples of old-world design sensibilities, and, along with their storied history, these statuesque timepieces can bring a feeling of warmth to living rooms, dining rooms and other areas of your home.
Longcase clocks, which originated in England and were manufactured in the United States beginning in the 1700s, refer to tall clocks with a face and clock works positioned high in the housing while a large swinging pendulum movement is tucked inside the case, which is supported by a carved base called a plinth.
While guests making their way through your foyer (another ideal location for such a furnishing) might typically refer to your longcase clock as a “grandfather clock,” there are actually three varieties of these stylish floor clocks.
The three kinds of longcase clocks include granddaughter clocks (the shortest, generally not one solid piece of wood and around three to five feet tall), grandmother clocks (the slimmer middle ground, between five feet and six feet tall) and grandfather clocks, which are typically between six and seven feet tall. Sculptural and statement-making, antique grandfather clocks are an alluring choice in filling up space in a room, while the shorter longcase clocks are just as useful if you need an element that is comparatively muted or you’re working with limited space.
Each generation of artisan clockmakers, working in various furniture styles over time, contributed its own flourishes to the design of longcase clocks. Antique grandfather clocks in the Georgian style share commonalities with neoclassical design. They were often made in dark woods such as mahogany and feature intricate carving. Mahogany is also common for Victorian-era grandfather clocks, although examples of this style can be found in oak and walnut too. Designers of contemporary grandfather clocks are using a range of materials.
It’s easy to get confused when determining the origins or value of an antique 18th-century grandfather clock or other longcase clock. While an antique appraiser will be able to tell quickly, searching for a manufacturer’s name engraved on the face and dial of the clock — whether it’s the Howard Miller Clock Company, Hermle, Seth Thomas Clock Company or another clockmaker — may be an easy way to learn about the history of your clock.
Find a distinctive variety of antique 18th-century grandfather clocks and longcase clocks on 1stDibs, and browse our collection of unusually beautiful clocks, wall clocks, desk clocks and other vintage clocks too.
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