Late 18th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Period: Late 18th Century

18th Century Chippendale Tall Case Clock with Rocking Ship Automaton

Located in Essex, MA

IRISH TALL-CASE CLOCK BY WILLIAM HERON Late 18th Century Mahogany case, the bonnet with a scrolled broken arch pediment and the trunk with quarter columns. Rocking ship movement in...

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Northern Irish Chippendale Antique Late 18th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass, Iron

18th Century Chippendale Tall Case Clock with Rocking Ship Automaton

Fine 18th Century Irish Mahogany Long Case Clock

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A fine example of an 18th century mahogany long case clock with fantastic carved details to the hood and a flame mahogany door, the eight day ...

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Irish Chippendale Antique Late 18th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Mahogany

Fine 18th Century Irish Mahogany Long Case Clock

Swedish Rococo Longcase Clock signed Petter Södermann Stockholm

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

Very decorative and fine rococo longcase clock by the renowned clockmaker Petter Södermann Stockholm (1740-1813). Finely carved case with scroll and shellwork gilded and painted in a...

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Swedish Rococo Antique Late 18th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood

Swedish Rococo Longcase Clock signed Petter Södermann Stockholm

Gustavian white painted Longcase Clock Mathias Kullberg Stockholm 18th century

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

Very decorative Swedish longcase clock from the Gustavian period painted in a cream white with giltwood decoration. The dial is signed by the Stockholm clockmaker Mathias Kullberg (1...

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Swedish Gustavian Antique Late 18th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood

Gustavian white painted Longcase Clock Mathias Kullberg Stockholm 18th century

Swedish 1790s Long Case Mora Clock with Blue Gray Paint and Carved Crest

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish painted wood Mora clock from circa 1790s with carved crest, blue gray painted finish and single door. This exquisite Swedish Mora clock, dating back to the 1790s, is a tes...

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Swedish Antique Late 18th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Enamel

Swedish 1790s Long Case Mora Clock with Blue Gray Paint and Carved Crest

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Mora Clock with Original Paint

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

A Swedish antique Mora clock dating with its original paint. The original mechanism, pendulum and weights are included. We do not guarantee functionality. This Grand-father clock has...

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Swedish Gustavian Antique Late 18th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood, Paint

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Mora Clock with Original Paint

Swedish 1770s Rococo Period Mora Clock with Hand-Painted Swag and Ribbon Motifs

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish Rococo period wood "Mora" clock from circa 1770 with hand-painted swag and ribbon motifs, Roman numerals on the face and carved base. This Swedish Rococo period "Mora" cloc...

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Swedish Rococo Antique Late 18th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Glass, Wood

Swedish 1770s Rococo Period Mora Clock with Hand-Painted Swag and Ribbon Motifs

Longcase Clock, Moonphases, Date and Seconds, John Clifton Liverpool, circa 1785

By John Clifton

Located in Greven, DE

Antique grandfather clock with date, moon phase and central second hand Liverpool Mahogany around 1785 Dimensions: H x W x D: 246 x 53 x 26 cm Description: Antique Lancashire long...

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English Louis XVI Antique Late 18th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Longcase Clock, Moonphases, Date and Seconds, John Clifton Liverpool, circa 1785

18th century mahogany longcase clock John Purden of London

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Late 18th century mahogany longcase clock John Purden London circa 1790. Georgian longcase clock in mahogany circa 1790. Movement made and signed by the well known movement maker jo...

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English Georgian Antique Late 18th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Metal

18th century mahogany longcase clock John Purden of London

18th Century Louis XVI Sweden Elm Granfather Clock, 1790s

Located in Roma, RM

Grandfather's clock from North European origin, Sweden. Of excellent workmanship, in elm wood, embellished with games of wood grain, ebonized parts. The mechanism is revised and work...

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Swedish Louis XVI Antique Late 18th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Elm

18th Century Louis XVI Sweden Elm Granfather Clock, 1790s

18th Century Swedish Case Clock

Located in Huntington, NY

A unique Swedish case clock repainted in cream color. Clock is sold as a decorative piece, no mechanical guarantee. Weights (but no pendulum and key) included.

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Swedish Antique Late 18th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Metal, Brass

18th Century Swedish Case Clock

18th century oak longcase clock by James Draycot

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

18th century oak longcase clock by james draycot wells, circa 1790. Excellent quality golden oak longcase clock. Second hand dial, date and baring the makers disc at the top. Hood ...

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English Georgian Antique Late 18th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass, Steel

18th century oak longcase clock by James Draycot

Orologio a Pendolo in Legno Laccato Style barocco veneziano 700

By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.

Located in Cantù, IT

Meraviglioso Orologio a Pendolo in Legno Laccato Style barocco veneziano 700 provenienza villa reale lago maggiore produzione mice versailles anni 6...

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Baroque Antique Late 18th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Wood

Orologio a Pendolo in Legno Laccato Style barocco veneziano 700

Chinoiserie Tallcase Clock

Located in Dallas, TX

A beautiful and rare tall case clock, in black lacquer with gold japanned details and figures. Chinoiserie tall case clock Disassembled

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English Chinese Chippendale Antique Late 18th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass

Chinoiserie Tallcase Clock

Swedish Mora Clock 100% Original Paint "Rococo Model" RARE!!!

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a Swedish Mora Clock 100% Original Paint "Rococo Model" RARE!!! the old works have been removed and New battery works installed. I do offer the Original works with every cl...

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Swedish Country Antique Late 18th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood

Swedish Mora Clock 100% Original Paint "Rococo Model" RARE!!!

Swedish Mora Clock 100% Original Paint "Sven Nilsson Morin Model"

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a Swedish Mora Clock 100% Original Paint "Sven Nilsson Morin Model" the old works have been removed and New battery works installed. I do offer the Original works with every...

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Swedish Country Antique Late 18th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood

Swedish Mora Clock 100% Original Paint "Sven Nilsson Morin Model"

Swedish Mora Clock 100% Original Paint "Sven Nilsson Morin"

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a Swedish Mora Clock 100% Original Paint "Sven Nilsson Morin" the old works have been removed and New battery works installed. I do offer the Original works with every clock...

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Swedish Country Antique Late 18th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood

Swedish Mora Clock 100% Original Paint "Sven Nilsson Morin"

Original Green Painted Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock, Dated 1787

Located in Round Top, TX

Antique Swedish Mora Grandfather clock with original painted finish. Pine longcase with original folk art painted flowers in soft earth tones against a pale green background. Brick r...

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Swedish Folk Art Antique Late 18th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood, Paint

Original Green Painted Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock, Dated 1787

18th Century Walnut Brass Dial Grandfather Clock

Located in Wilson, NC

18th century walnut brass dial grandfather clock, the bonnet has a beautiful broken arch swan neck pediment with brass rosettes , reeded keystone and inlaid urn finial. The brass dial with round plaque reading "James Park , Kilmalcolm'' ( according to Brian Loomes...

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Scottish Antique Late 18th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass, Steel, Iron

18th Century Walnut Brass Dial Grandfather Clock

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...

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English George III Antique Late 18th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Metal, Brass, Steel

George III Painted Dial Grandfather Clock

American Walnut Tall Case Clock by Solomon Gorgas

Located in Essex, MA

By Solomon Gorgas. Lancaster Co. Pennsylvania. Works just cleaned and in good working order. With arched bonnet with pinwheel inlay in the scrolls. Glazed door opening to enameled wo...

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American Federal Antique Late 18th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Metal, Brass

American Walnut Tall Case Clock by Solomon Gorgas

Swedish Gustavian Period Carved and Polychrome Painted Signed Mora Clock

By Mora

Located in Wiscasset, ME

One of the finest signed examples of a late 18th century Swedish Mora long case clock that we have seen. The decorative carving is exquisite and the paint is early and probably original. The movement does function, but would have to be set after delivery. A top respected clock conservator did go over the movement to assure functionality. The original weights and pendulum are included, as well as a key. Gustavian Mora clocks are a type of long case clock which were made in, and derived their name from, the town of Mora in Dalarna province, Sweden. Production began in the late 18th century and continued through most of the 19th century. Mora clock faces...

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Swedish Gustavian Antique Late 18th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood

Swedish Gustavian Period Carved and Polychrome Painted Signed Mora Clock

Late 18th Century Figural Dutch Marquetry Tall Case Grandfather Clock

Located in Long Branch, NJ

This stunning tall case clock was made in the Netherlands in the late 18th century. The case is magnificently inlaid and the top of hood has two angels on each side with a carving of...

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Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Late 18th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass

Late 18th Century Figural Dutch Marquetry Tall Case Grandfather Clock

George III Green Japanned Tall Case Clock

Located in Essex, MA

By Joseph Head from Wotton Surrey. Flat top over a glazed door opening to a brass clock works all redone and ready for install. The case with a beautiful subtle green and gilt chinoi...

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English George III Antique Late 18th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Oak

George III Green Japanned Tall Case Clock

Late 18th Century Liege Burled Walnut Tall Case Clock

Located in New Orleans, LA

A stately late 18th century Belgian, Liege, tall case clock case having a period Black Forest clock workings with wooden enameled dial and hand-painted fruit decoration, the original...

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Belgian Black Forest Antique Late 18th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Bronze, Enamel, Iron

Late 18th Century Liege Burled Walnut Tall Case Clock

Georgian Oak and Mahogany Longcase Clock by Thomas Crawshaw, Rotherham

Located in Norwich, GB

Georgian Oak and Mahogany Longcase clock. The case is made from the finest English oak and crossbanded with mahogany, it has reeded canted corners either side of the trunk door a...

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English Georgian Antique Late 18th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Oak

Georgian Oak and Mahogany Longcase Clock by Thomas Crawshaw, Rotherham

Swedish Mora Clock Sven Nilsson Morin Model 100% Original Paint

By Sven Nilsson Morin

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a unique Swedish Mora Clock Sven Nilsson Morin Model 100% Original paint. he made his clocks from 1780 to 1810 and was one of Sweden`s most well known clock makers.

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Swedish Country Antique Late 18th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood

Swedish Mora Clock Sven Nilsson Morin Model 100% Original Paint

Swedish Mora Clock Sven Nilsson Morin 100% Original Paint

By Sven Nilsson Morin

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a unique Swedish Mora Clock Sven Nilsson Morin 100% Original Paint. he made his clocks from 1780 to 1810.

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Swedish Country Antique Late 18th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood

Swedish Mora Clock Sven Nilsson Morin 100% Original Paint

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...

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English Antique Late 18th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass, Steel

English Inlaid Grandfather Clock

Original Painted Swedish Mora Clock

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a 100% Original painted Swedish Mora clock. The style of this clock is called a "MOREEN" this clock was made by Sven Nilsson Morin. He made his clocks from 1789-1810. I offer...

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Swedish Country Antique Late 18th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Pine

Original Painted Swedish Mora Clock

18th Century Blue Swedish Baroque Long Case Clock

Located in Kramfors, SE

Blue baroque long case clock from the mid to late 18th century, between 1770 and 1790. The clock is Swedish and made from Swedish pine with the original blue paint as well as the aut...

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Swedish Baroque Antique Late 18th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Pine

18th Century Blue Swedish Baroque Long Case Clock

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 panels. The case clock has brass face 8-day time and strike movement with silvered dial...

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Scottish Antique Late 18th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass

18th Century Scottish Drumhead Tall Case Clock

18th Century French Louis XIV Carved Walnut Tall Case Clock with Rooster

Located in Dallas, TX

This elegant, antique long case clock was crafted in Lyon, France, circa 1780. The fruitwood grandfather clock built in two sections has beauti...

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French Louis XIV Antique Late 18th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass, Iron

18th Century French Louis XIV Carved Walnut Tall Case Clock with Rooster

18th Century England George III Mahogany Painted Grandfather Clocks Longcase

Located in Roma, RM

A Neoclssical Oak and mahogany long-case clock by B.Dernadromes, case by C.L.Clare, musical mechanism by G.Welte. The 18th Century was a time of increasing prosperity, and numerous ...

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European Louis XVI Antique Late 18th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Oak

18th Century England George III Mahogany Painted Grandfather Clocks Longcase

Georgian Mahogany Longcase Clock by John Taylor, London

Located in Norwich, GB

Georgian Longcase clock by John Taylor, London Finely figured flame mahogany case with stepped shaped plinth and inset panel to the bas...

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English Georgian Antique Late 18th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Longcase Clock by John Taylor, London

Antique Genuine Northern Swedish Unusual Painted Blue Green Long Case Clock

Located in Kramfors, SE

Long case clock from northern Sweden made during the late 1700s. The clock has the original blue-green paint with unusual decor. Time has also created a unique patina that adds to the clock’s character. Additionally the clock also has a detailed hand-carved headpiece. Far from all clocks...

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Swedish Folk Art Antique Late 18th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Pine

Antique Genuine Northern Swedish Unusual Painted Blue Green Long Case Clock

Swedish Painted Tall Case Column Clock from the Late 18th Century

Located in Washington, DC

A Swedish painted tall case column clock from the late 18th century. There are two decorative brass clock hands. The face is secured behind a single hinged glass door. The top of the clock has a carved ionic column and carved dental molding...

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Swedish Gustavian Antique Late 18th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Metal

Swedish Painted Tall Case Column Clock from the Late 18th Century

Swedish Mora Clock Sven Nilsson Morin Model

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a Swedish Mora clock Sven Nilsson Morin Model 100 % Original paint.

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Swedish Primitive Antique Late 18th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood

Swedish Mora Clock Sven Nilsson Morin Model

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is an unusual 100% Original Swedish Mora Clock Sven Nilsson Morin Model. Sven Nilsson Morin made his clocks from 1780 to 1810 and is one of Sweden's most famous clock makers.

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Swedish Primitive Antique Late 18th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood

Swedish Mora Clock Sven Nilsson Morin Model

Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Long Case Clock

Located in Kramfors, SE

Northern Swedish rococo long case clock. The shape of the case is rococo and the expression is unique for the area Jämtland in Sweden. Made by hand during the late 1700s in pine with...

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Swedish Rococo Antique Late 18th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Pine

Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Long Case Clock

18th Century Painted Dial Mahogany Long Case Clock

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

An imposing 18th century eight day long case clock by Simister of Birmingham. The amazing mahogany case has a flame mahogany veneered door and the large reeded columns with ormolu mounts to the top. The whole case inlaid with bandings and stringing. The early painted dial...

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Antique Late 18th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Ormolu

18th Century Painted Dial Mahogany Long Case Clock

Antique George III Quality Eight Day Brass Face Oak Longcase Clock

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique George III quality eight day brass face oak longcase clock having an attractive shaped top with an inlaid shell, oak glazed door flanked by two reeded columns with brass capi...

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English George III Antique Late 18th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass

Antique George III Quality Eight Day Brass Face Oak Longcase Clock

Georgian Mahogany Longcase Clock by Stephen Mears, Hempnall

Located in Norwich, GB

Georgian mahogany longcase clock by Stephen Mears, Hempnall Finely figured mahogany case with long break arch trunk door with...

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English Antique Late 18th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Longcase Clock by Stephen Mears, Hempnall

George III Mahogany Regulator Clock

Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire

A Regulator clock by William Chisholm, London. Baillie has no record of the maker but by the design of its original case, we believe it to be late 18th century circa 1790. The 8 day ...

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English George III Antique Late 18th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Mahogany

George III Mahogany Regulator Clock

100% Original Painted Swedish Mora Clock, Sven Nilsson Morin

By Sven Nilsson Morin

Located in Hollywood, FL

This 100% Original Painted Swedish Mora clock, Sven Nilsson Morin. was found at an estate auction in Borlange Sweden. it was made by one of Swedens most famous clock makers. Sven Nil...

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Swedish Country Antique Late 18th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood

100% Original Painted Swedish Mora Clock, Sven Nilsson Morin

18th Century 8 Day Mahogany Long Case Clock, by B. Francis of Gravesend

Located in London, GB

A late 18th century mahogany long case clock, by B. Francis of Gravesend, having arched top with brass finials and fluted columns, enclosing eight-day striking movement with silvered...

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English George III Antique Late 18th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass

18th Century 8 Day Mahogany Long Case Clock, by B. Francis of Gravesend

Fine Georgian Longcase Clock by Collier, Eccles

Located in Whaley Bridge, GB

Sn4734 fine quality Georgian, mahogany, moon phase grandfather clock, having original enamelled dial signed Collier, Eccles with subsidiar...

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English Georgian Antique Late 18th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Mahogany

Fine Georgian Longcase Clock by Collier, Eccles

Fine George III 18th Century Period Mahogany Longcase Clock by Tomas Fowle

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

A fine George III period mahogany longcase clock of excellent colour, patination and proportions, circa 1780-1790 Surmounted with three ball and spike brass finials, the inverted ...

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English Chippendale Antique Late 18th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Mahogany

Fine George III 18th Century Period Mahogany Longcase Clock by Tomas Fowle

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 ...

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Swedish Country Antique Late 18th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Pine

100% Original Painted Swedish Long Case Mora Clock

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, ...

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British George III Antique Late 18th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Mahogany

Antique George III Mahogany Longcase Clock by Samuel Hunter of Islington London

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...

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English George III Antique Late 18th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Oak

George III Oak Cased Longcase Clock by Philip Avenell, Farnham

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...

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English Georgian Antique Late 18th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Mahogany

Small Georgian Mahogany Longcase Clock by John Paine, Brentford

Small Georgian Longcase Domestic Regulator by John Byard, London

Located in Norwich, GB

A very fine small Georgian longcase domestic regulator. Twelve inch silvered dial signed ‘John Byard, London’, with original blued steel hands and subsidiary seconds dial. M...

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English George III Antique Late 18th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Mahogany

Small Georgian Longcase Domestic Regulator by John Byard, London

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...

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German Louis XVI Antique Late 18th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass, Enamel, Iron

German Marquetry Longcase Clock by Johann Wilhelm Wellershaus, Late 18th Century

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...

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English George III Antique Late 18th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Mahogany

George III Mahogany Longcase Clock by William Taylor of Whitehaven, Cumbria

George III Longcase Clock by Robert Wood, circa 1795, London

By ROBERT WOOD OF LONDON (c.1790-1825)

Located in Whaley Bridge, GB

Fine quality Georgian grandfather clock, having arched, silvered dial signed by Robert Wood, London with rocking ship automaton set in the painted estuary, seconds and date subsidiar...

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