Old Grandfather Clocks
Antique 1870s Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass, Metal
Antique Mid-18th Century French French Provincial Grandfather Clocks and...
Brass, Bronze
Early 20th Century Louis XV Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass, Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Longca...
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Grandfather Clocks an...
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Rococo Grandfather Clocks and L...
Marble, Travertine, Carrara Marble, Brass, Metal
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Long...
Glass, Pine, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Grandfather Clocks and L...
Marble, Travertine, Carrara Marble, Gold Plate, Brass, Metal, Gold, Chro...
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Rococo Grandfather Clocks and L...
Marble, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Rococo Grandfather Clocks and L...
Marble, Travertine, Carrara Marble, Gold Plate, Brass, Metal, Gold, Chro...
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Grandfather Clocks and Lon...
Brass
Antique 1850s Swedish Country Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Antique 1840s Swedish Country Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Antique Early 1900s Swedish Country Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Antique 1830s Swedish Country Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Antique 1850s Swedish Country Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Antique 1830s Swedish Country Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Antique 1850s Swedish Country Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Antique 1830s Swedish Country Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Long...
Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Other Grandfather Clocks and Longcas...
Bronze
Antique 1840s Swedish Country Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Antique 1830s Swedish Country Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Antique 1810s Swedish Primitive Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Pine
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Early Victorian Grandfather Clocks and...
Pine
Antique 1820s Swedish Country Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Antique 1830s Swedish Country Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Antique 1830s Swedish Country Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Antique 1810s Swedish Country Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Antique 1840s Swedish Country Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Grandfather Clocks and Longcas...
Pine
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Grandfather Clocks and Longcase...
Pine
Antique 1790s Swedish Country Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Antique 1790s Swedish Country Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Antique 1790s Swedish Country Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Country Grandfather Clocks and Longca...
Pine
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Longca...
Pine
Antique 1780s Swedish Country Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Antique 1810s Swedish Country Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century British William IV Grandfather Clocks and Longcase ...
Wood
Antique 18th Century French Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Antique 19th Century Swedish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Metal
Antique 19th Century Swedish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Metal
Antique 1830s Scottish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century Louis XV Mantel Clocks
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Rococo Table Clocks and Desk Cl...
Marble, Travertine, Carrara Marble, Brass, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Rococo Table Clocks and Desk Cl...
Marble, Travertine, Carrara Marble, Gold Plate, Brass, Metal, Gold, Chro...
2010s Pop Art Paintings
Canvas, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Magazine Paper
2010s Pop Art Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Magazine Paper
2010s Pop Art Still-life Paintings
Canvas, Spray Paint, Acrylic
2010s Pop Art Mixed Media
Canvas, Acrylic, Magazine Paper
2010s Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic, Magazine Paper
Antique Late 18th Century English Chippendale Grandfather Clocks and Lon...
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Grandfather Clocks and Longcase...
Enamel
Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass
Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Grandfather Clocks and Longca...
Lacquer
Antique 18th Century British Georgian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Cl...
Walnut
Antique 1780s Scottish George III Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American Clocks
Mahogany
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Finding the Right clocks for You
A sophisticated clock design, whether it’s a desk clock, mantel clock or large wall clock for your living room, is a decorative object to be admired in your home as much as it is a necessary functional element. This is part of the reason clocks make such superb collectibles. Given the versatility of these treasured fixtures — they’ve long been made in a range of shapes, sizes and styles — a clock can prove integral to your own particular interior decor.
Antique and vintage clocks can whisk us back to the 18th and 19th centuries. When most people think of antique clocks, they imagine an Art Deco Bakelite tabletop clock or wall clock, named for the revolutionary synthetic plastic, Bakelite, of which they’re made, or a stately antique grandfather clock. But the art of clock-making goes way back, transcending continents and encompassing an entire range of design styles and technologies. In short, there are many kinds of clocks depending on your needs.
A variety of wall clocks can be found on 1stDibs. A large antique hand-carved walnut wall clock is best suited to a big room and a flat background given what will likely be outwardly sculptural features, while Georgian grandfather clocks, or longcase clocks, will help welcome rainswept guests into your entryway or foyer. An interactive cuckoo clock, large or small, is guaranteed to bring outsize personality to your living room or dining room. For conversation pieces of a similar breed, mid-century modern enthusiasts go for the curious Ball clock, the first of more than 150 clock models conceived in the studio of legendary architect and designer George Nelson.
Minimalist contemporary clocks and books pair nicely on a shelf, but an eye-catching vintage mantel clock can add balance to your home library while drawing attention to your art and design books and other decorative objects. Ormolu clocks dating from the Louis XVI period, designed in the neoclassical style, are often profusely ornate, featuring architectural flourishes and rich naturalistic details. Rococo-style mantel clocks of Meissen porcelain or porcelain originating from manufacturers in cities such as Limoges, France, during the 18th and 19th centuries, exude an air of imperial elegance on your shelves or side tables and can help give your desk a 19th-century upgrade.
On 1stDibs, find a range of extraordinary antique and vintage clocks today.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Old 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, 2022The 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, 2022A 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.
- Are grandfather clocks valuable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Antique 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, 2022A 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, 2022A 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, 2022Grandfather 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, 2021A 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, 2022The 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Vintage is a somewhat interpretable term for older clocks. If a clock is over 100 years old, it can officially be considered antique, but vintage is a bit more open of a term. Many collectors consider around 50 years old to be vintage, but a more open concept is that if the clock could not be reproduced today, it could be considered vintage. On 1stDibs, find an array of beautiful vintage and antique clocks.
- What are the old clocks called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Old clocks with a freestanding design are called grandfather clocks. Smaller portable ones designed for travel are usually referred to as carriage clocks. On 1stDibs, you can shop a range of antique and vintage clocks from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021To 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, 2021You 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, 2022Howard 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, 2022To 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Most 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022While there are many varieties of ‘old-fashioned’ clocks, pendulum clocks were the timekeeping favorite of early 1900s households. In their heyday, pendulum clocks used a swinging weight to mark the time. Today, pendulum clocks are beloved for their decorative aesthetic. You’ll find a variety of antique clocks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To identify an old mantel clock, look for the name of the company or artisan. They are often stamped or engraved on either the clock’s face or the backplate of the movement. Sometimes they will be on a piece of paper on the back or bottom of the clock. Shop a variety of mantel clocks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 5, 2024To 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.
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