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Mid Century Modern Grandfather Clock by Sligh Furniture. Circa 1960s
By Sligh Furniture
Located in Miami, FL
Mid Century Modern Grandfather Clock by Trend Clocks, Sligh Furniture. Circa 1960s Features a
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcas...

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Chrome Standing Grandfather Fall Clock with Étagère
Located in Wayne, NJ
Modern chrome standing open grandfather fall clock étagère. This modern clock has three shelves
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcas...

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Other

Mid Century Modern Walnut Designer Lucite Grandfather Clock with Chime MINT!
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Modern Walnut Designer Lucite Grandfather Clock with Chime MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase...

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Lucite, Walnut

French Provincial Walnut Grandfather Clock
Located in New York, NY
French Provincial (Mid-18th Century) walnut grandfather clock with fruitwood inlay and fluted sides
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Grandfather Clocks and...

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Glass, Walnut

French Provincial Walnut Grandfather Clock
French Provincial Walnut Grandfather Clock
H 97.5 in W 23 in D 14.75 in
18th Century German Grandfather Clock
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid 18th century walnut wood framed German 8-Day Grandfather clock. The tall case clock featured a
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Antique 1750s German Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass

Mid Century French Longcase or Grandfather Clock Louis XV Style with Chime
Located in Labrit, Landes
Grandfather’s Clock or longcase clock from the 1960s in the Louis XV style Walnut with acanthus
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Walnut

Modern Grandfather Clock by Howard Miller
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
Modern grandfather clock by Howard Miller, chrome and Lucite.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcas...

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Metal

Howard Miller Burl Wood Case Grandfather Clock
By Howard Miller
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern burl wood case grandfather clock by Howard Miller. Stunning design burl wood
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase...

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Burl

Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock, circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
function of this striking grandfather clock. Please refer to professional photos for clear understanding
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Longca...

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Wood, Paint

George Nelson Midcentury Burlwood and Rosewood Grandfather Clock
By George Nelson
Located in Countryside, IL
George Nelson Mid Century Burlwood and Rosewood Grandfather Clock This clock measures: 16.5 wide
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Rosewood, Burl

George Nelson Midcentury Burlwood and Rosewood Grandfather Clock
By George Nelson
Located in Countryside, IL
George Nelson midcentury Burlwood and Rosewood Grandfather Clock This clock measures: 16.5 wide
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcas...

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Rosewood, Burl

Arne Hovmand-Olsen Grandfather Clock 1965 in Teak
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Arne Hovmand-Olsen, conical shaped Grandfarher clock 1965. With brass hands and brass hour marks
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longc...

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Brass

George Nelson for Howard Miller Midcentury Lucite Grandfather Clock
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Countryside, IL
George Nelson for Howard Miller Mid Century lucite Grandfather Clock This clock measures: 13
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcas...

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Metal

Oak Cased Grandfather Clock by Benjamin Lamprey, Burford
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Benjamin Lamprey, Burford. A mid-18th century oak longcase clock with 11-inch square brass dial with black
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Antique 18th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Oak

Antique Original Blue Painted Grandfather Clock, Sweden Dated 1844
Located in Round Top, TX
Hand painted grandfather clock with exceptional original soft blue painted finish accented in red
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Longca...

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Metal

French 19th Century Louis XV St. Grandfather Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular and extremely high quality French mid-19th century Louis XV st. kingwood, tulipwood
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Ormolu

Mid-Century Glass Floor Clock
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid-century glass floor clock. This clock measures: 14.25 wide x 9.25 deep x 54.5 inches high
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcas...

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Metal

Mid-Century Glass Floor Clock
Mid-Century Glass Floor Clock
H 54.5 in W 14.25 in D 9.25 in
Mid 19th Century Chinoiserie Clock
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A lovely chinoiserie decorated tall clock. Selling in non working condition
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood, Paint

Mid 19th Century Chinoiserie Clock
Mid 19th Century Chinoiserie Clock
H 72 in W 14 in D 8.5 in
Antique Blue Painted Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock, circa 1820-1840
Located in Round Top, TX
Graceful curves create the attractive silhouette of this Swedish mora grandfather clock. Newer
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Longca...

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Wood, Paint

Swedish Mora Clock Fryksdall White Gold Scroll Motif Antique Grandfather
Located in LONDON, GB
Swedish antique Mora clock in the Fryksdall school finished in White paint with gold edge detailing
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Longca...

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Pine

Fine 19th C Lacquered Chinoiserie Grandfather Clock by Triggs and Sons London
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine 19th century Chinoiserie hand painted and decorated grandfather clock. The dial signed
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Grandfather Clocks and Long...

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Wood

18th Century Dutch 'Utrecht' Longcase or Grandfather Clock by W.V. Dadelbeek
By W.V. Dadelbeek
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
century furniture and clock making.
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Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Louis XV Grandfather Clocks and Longcase ...

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Walnut

Mid 19th Century Swedish Clock With Blue Paint
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Great looking clock, nice paint and detail. Made in the Mid 19th Century
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood, Paint

Mid-Century Modern Howard Miller Floor Clock
By Howard Miller
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-Century Modern Howard Miller floor clock. Black lacquer with half round chrome trim. Wood
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20th Century North American Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Chrome

Rare Haig & Chippendale Geo. III 8-day, Hour Strike Longcase Grandfather Clock
By Thomas Chippendale Jr.
Located in Charleston, SC
This could possibly be one of the most rare and fine longcase grandfathers clock to have ever
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Grandfather Clocks and Lon...

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Brass

Mid 19th century Swedish decorative column long case clock
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century swedish decorative column long case clock circa 1850. Beautiful long case clock
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Longca...

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Pine

Mid 19th century Swedish pine long case mora clock
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century Swedish pine long case mora clock circa 1850. Large Swedish long case Mora clock
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Longca...

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Pine

Mid-Century Modern Atomic Abstract Chrome Starburst Memphis Sculptural Clock
Located in Dayton, OH
has a Memphis Design style meets Space Age / retro / atomic / Mid-Century Modern feel.".    
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Steel, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Floor Clock Howard Miller Olivewood Case
By Howard Miller
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-Century Modern olivewood case Howard Miller floor clock. Chrome base. Runs. Chimes need to be
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20th Century North American Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Barwick for Howard Miller Lucite Grandmother Clock, 1970s
By Howard Miller
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a gorgeous, standing grandmother clock, with a Lucite face, by Barwick
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcas...

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Lucite

French Mid 18th Century Louis XV Period Tall Case Clock, circa 1740
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational French Louis XV period, circa 1740, tall case clock with an extremely rare mechanism
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Ormolu

19th Century Mahogany Wood Long Case Clock
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid-19th century William Fullerton mahogany wood case long case clock. The case clock is in good
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Antique Mid-19th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Mahogany

19th Century Swedish Case Clock
Located in Huntington, NY
above the clock face. Remnants of 18th century color animations are affixed to the interior. The base
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass, Iron

19th Century Swedish Case Clock
19th Century Swedish Case Clock
H 83.5 in W 23.5 in D 10 in
19th Century Swedish Case Clock
Located in Huntington, NY
A unique Swedish Mora case clock in original light green color. Base is later made. Clock is sold
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass, Iron

19th Century Swedish Case Clock
19th Century Swedish Case Clock
H 89.75 in W 23.75 in D 7.25 in
18th Century Scottish Drumhead Tall Case Clock
Located in Tarry Town, NY
18th century Colin Croll Scottish drumhead tall case clock in mahogany case with banded veneer
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Antique 1780s Scottish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass

Superb Midcentury Studio Craft Floor Clock
By George Nakashima, Wendell Castle
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Amazing floor clock executed in black walnut gloriously hand carved to perfection. A stunning
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Long...

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Walnut

English Long Case Clock Finnemore of Birmingham
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very nice quality mid 19th century English Mahogany long case clock. Decorative figured Mahogany
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Antique Mid-19th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Mahogany

19th century Swedish birch mora clock
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Swedish Mora longcase clock, circa 1850. Presented in its original birch finish which
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Longca...

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Birch

19th century Swedish birch mora clock
19th century Swedish birch mora clock
H 82.5 in W 24.5 in D 8.25 in
Antique Mahogany 8-Day Longcase Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique mahogany 8 day longcase clock J N Tilbury Guernsey with a swan-neck pediment original brass
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Grandfather Clocks and Longca...

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Mahogany

Antique Mahogany 8-Day Longcase Clock
Antique Mahogany 8-Day Longcase Clock
H 87.01 in W 20.08 in D 9.06 in
An 18th Century Green Japanned Lacquer Longcase Clock
Located in London, GB
England, circa 1780 A mid-eighteenth century green japanned lacquer longcase clock, the case
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Lacquer

George III Chinoiserie Japanned Longcase Clock
By William Scafe
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...
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Antique Mid-18th Century British George III Grandfather Clocks and Longc...

Antique Mora Clock Swedish White 1800s Gustavian
Located in LONDON, GB
Antique Swedish mora clock from the early 1800s in white paint finish and simple detailing with an
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Longca...

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Wood

Antique Swedish Painted Pine Long Case Clock
Located in Kramfors, SE
Long case clock with red original paint from the mid 1800s. The clock is made in painted pine and
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Grandfather Clocks and Longcas...

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Pine

Antique Swedish Painted Pine Long Case Clock
Antique Swedish Painted Pine Long Case Clock
H 78.75 in W 21.66 in D 7.09 in
George II Japan Painted Tall Case Clock
Located in New York, NY
George II Japan painted tall case clock This Yellow chinoiserie japan painted tall case clock with
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Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Grandfather Clocks and Longca...

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Brass

George II Japan Painted Tall Case Clock
George II Japan Painted Tall Case Clock
H 94.75 in W 18.5 in D 9.5 in
Exceptional Surinam-Themed Amsterdam Long-Case Clock
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Surinam-themed Amsterdam long-case clock The Netherlands, 1746-1756, dial signed Nicolaas
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Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Grandfather Clocks and Lon...

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Palisander

Thomas Wills George III Longcase Clock, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
George III Longcase Clock, 19th century, with broken pediment above face inscribed "Thomas Wills
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Antique 19th Century Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase ...

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Wood

German 1960s Junghans Pendulum + Weights + Gong Wall Clock
By Junghans Uhren GmbH
Located in Krefeld, DE
Wall clock Design & produced by Junghans in 1960s. Brass metal and Teak wood. Mechanical movement
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase ...

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Brass

German 1960s Junghans Pendulum + Weights + Gong Wall Clock
By Junghans Uhren GmbH
Located in Krefeld, DE
Wall clock design & produced by Junghans in 1960s. Gold colored and brass metal and white wood
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase ...

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Brass

Antique Mora Clock Swedish White Teal 1800s Gustavian
Located in LONDON, GB
Antique Swedish mora clock from the early 1800s in lovely later white finish and teal detailing on
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Longca...

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Wood

Antique Mora Clock Swedish 1800s Folk Art Brown
Located in LONDON, GB
Antique Swedish mora clock from the early 1800s in Folk Art faux wood finish and simple detailing
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Longca...

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Wood

Fine and Elegant 18th Century Mahogany Longcase Clock
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A fine example of an eight day longcase clock with wonderful full brass dial, moon roller and date
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Antique Mid-18th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Mahogany

19th Century Swedish Long Case Clock from Nusnäs
Located in Kramfors, SE
Long case clock form Nusnäs. This type of clock is often referred to as a Nusnäs clock after the
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Rococo Grandfather Clocks and Longcase ...

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Pine

19th Century English Chinoiserie Decorated Tall Case Clock
Located in Dallas, TX
Very special 19th century Englished Chinoiserie decorated tall case clock. Featuring very pretty
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Grandfather Clocks and Long...

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Metal

French 19th Century Louis XVI style long case clock.
By Charles Frodsham
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very imposing fine quality 19th Century French longcase clock, having an ormolu casting of Father
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Grandfather Clocks and Longcas...

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Ormolu

Guillerme & Chambron Longcase Clock in Oak with Brass Accents
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, longcase clock, oak, brass, steel, France, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase ...

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Brass, Steel

19th Century Oak Wood Frame / Brass Face Tall Case Clock
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid-19th century oak frame with gilt brass and glass tall case clock. The case clock is in good
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Antique Mid-19th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass

Vintage Ibm Master Long Clock Electro Mechanical Pendulum 1960
By IBM
Located in Biella, IT
Ibm master long clock electro mechanical with pendulum years ’60, used but good vintage condition
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcas...

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Metal, Chrome

18th century inlaid mahogany long case clock by William Underwood
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
18th century inlaid mahogany long case clock by william underwood of london circa 1760. Excellent
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Grandfather Clocks and Longcas...

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Mahogany

Large Industrial Bakelite Double Sided Factory Clock from Pragotron, 1950s
By Pragotron
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This large double-sided factory clock was produced by Pragotron, in former Czechoslovakia, during
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Iron

Antique Mora Clock Swedish Fryksdall Green Gold 1800s Gustavian Ekerstrom
Located in LONDON, GB
Antique Swedish mora clock from the early 1800s in lovely Green and Gold finish and Classic
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Longca...

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Wood

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Midcentury Grandfather Clocks For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of midcentury grandfather clocks for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and pine, all midcentury grandfather clocks available were constructed with great care. Midcentury grandfather clocks have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern, Georgian and Louis XV midcentury grandfather clocks are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made midcentury grandfather clocks over the years, but those made by Howard Miller, George Nelson and Arthur Umanoff are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Midcentury Grandfather Clocks?

Prices for midcentury grandfather clocks start at $450 and top out at $79,527 with the average selling for $4,884.

Finding the Right grandfather-clocks-longcase-clocks for You

Antique 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, which 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 created by the likes of the Seth Thomas Clock Company, the Howard Miller Clock Company, Hermle or other clockmakers 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 grandfather clock or other vintage 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 may be an easy way to learn about the history of your clock.

Find a distinctive variety of antique grandfather clocks and longcase clocks on 1stDibs, and browse our collection of unusually beautiful clocks, wall clocks, desk clocks and other vintage clocks too.

Questions About Midcentury Grandfather Clocks
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The moon on a grandfather clock is a dial that allows you to track the phases of the moon. It features 28 different points corresponding to the 28 days of a lunar cycle. Find a variety of grandfather clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A tubular chime grandfather clock has a very rich sound that is deeper and holds on longer than chime rod mechanical clocks. As the name implies, grandfather clocks strike a chime. A tubular chime is shaped like a tube with an open center, whereas chime clocks do not have that added center space. Shop a collection of grandfather clocks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Antique grandfather clocks tend to be more valuable than contemporary ones. Even if it doesn't work, an antique grandfather clock can be worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, as long as it's in good condition.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A hanging grandfather clock is sometimes called a long case or tall case clock. The name comes from the fact that the clock has the same elongated body as a grandfather clock. Its dimensions are necessary to accommodate a swinging pendulum. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of grandfather clocks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A mini grandfather clock is called a grandmother clock. It shares the same basic stylistic features as a traditional grandfather clock but usually has a narrower case and is under 6 feet, 3 inches tall. On 1stDibs, find a range of grandmother clocks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Grandfather clocks have been manufactured by different makers for hundreds of years, so the first step to find out if yours is a real antique is to look for the maker’s mark. The company name could be engraved on the face of the clock or somewhere inside. You might also find a copyright or identifying numbers which you can use to look up the date of manufacture. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of expertly-vetted antique grandfather clocks from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A grandfather clock's worth is dependent on its condition, maker, material, and age. On 1stDibs, a grandfather clock costs anywhere from $595 to $197,632.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Golden Age of grandfather clocks is the name of the period of time during which the earliest grandfather and longcase clocks were made. It began in the 1660s and lasted until the 1730s. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique grandfather clocks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    To get your grandfather clock to chime correctly, you must wait until the next hour count and note how many hours the clock chimes and then move the hour hand to the hour the clock chimed. Then you can reset the clock to the proper time.
    1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    You can get your grandfather clock to chime correctly in a few easy steps. Firstly, wait for the next hour to chime on the clock. After that, count how many hours your grandfather clock chimes. With your finger, move the hour hand to the number of the hour count, and reset the time clock to the correct time. If you don’t feel confident in trying this by yourself, get in touch with an antiques appraiser or related professional for help. Find a variety of grandfather clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Howard Miller grandfather clocks can be identified by a label located on the back of the clock, or inside of the front door or the inside of the back panel behind the movement. Older models may have “Made in Germany” on the label. Find a variety of authentic Howard Miller grandfather clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To read the moon dial on a grandfather clock, use the numbers and markings that appear along the outer edge. For example, if "20" is in the 12 o'clock position, the lunar cycle is currently on its 20th day. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of grandfather clocks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Old grandfather clocks are worth anywhere from a few hundred dollars to $100,000, on average. A high quality, full functioning antique grandfather clock will fetch around $3,000. Those that are highly detailed will typically garner higher prices.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Most historians believe that early grandfather clocks were 6 feet tall because the long case was required to hold a pendulum of adequate length to power their movement. Some clocks are even larger, though this is likely to give them a more substantial, decorative look. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of grandfather clocks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 5, 2024
    To determine the value of a Howard Miller grandfather clock, look for the serial number and check trusted online resources and auction houses to see the sales prices of pieces of similar age and style. This should at least help provide an estimate with respect to how much your item is worth. Keep in mind that the age, rarity and condition of any antique or vintage clock will also impact its value.

    Your Howard Miller clock may have a label that is affixed to the back of the clock or is tucked inside the case on the back or side. The clock's model and serial number will appear on this label. If you're able to hunt down and consult vintage trade catalogs, these numbers will be of help in identifying the clock.

    If the original parts of your Howard Miller grandfather clock have been replaced or repaired, this will also be a factor in determining its value. Because there is a range of aspects that can affect the value of your grandfather clock or any other antique, it's typically a good idea to have a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer evaluate a clock. An expert can properly assess the condition of your clock and likely give you a clear picture of how much it's worth.

    On 1stDibs, shop a variety of vintage Howard Miller grandfather clocks, wall clocks and table clocks.

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