A French mid-18th century Louis XV period walnut longcase grandfather clock from the Rhône Valley. This French tall walnut clock features a rectangular head topped with a bonnet pedi...

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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Drumhead Longcase Clocks

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Metal

French Louis XV Period Walnut Longcase Clock from the Rhône Valley, circa 1760

H 104 in W 19 in D 12 in

19th Century Classic Swedish Rococo Long Case Clock

Located in Kramfors, SE

Classic Swedish long-case clock from the province Medelpad in Northern Sweden. Made around 1820 with the classic rococo shape with hand carved wood decorations. The shell shaped deco...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Drumhead Longcase Clocks

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Pine

19th Century Classic Swedish Rococo Long Case Clock

H 84.65 in W 25.99 in D 9.85 in

Edwardian Mahogany Grandmother Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

Edwardian mahogany Grandmother clock standing on a stepped base with inset roundel, break arch pediment with long trunk door. Brass dial, raised silvered chapter ring with Roman n...

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1910s English Edwardian Antique Drumhead Longcase Clocks

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Mahogany

Edwardian Mahogany Grandmother Clock

H 68 in W 11.5 in D 9 in

19C Irish Georgian Style Secretary Bookcase

Located in Dallas, TX

PRESENTING a STUNNING 19C Irish Georgian Style Secretary Bookcase. From circa 1850-60 and most definitely, “IRISH”. Made of gorgeous flamed Cuban mahogany which would have been imp...

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Mid-19th Century Irish George III Antique Drumhead Longcase Clocks

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Glass, Mahogany, Satinwood

19C Irish Georgian Style Secretary Bookcase

H 87 in W 84.75 in D 20.75 in

Male Nude

By Andy Warhol

Located in Santa Monica, CA

This is a unique work. Image dimensions: 10 x 8 in. Framed dimensions: 17.125 x 16.125 in. Stamped twice on the reverse by both The Estate of Andy Warhol and The Andy Warhol Foundati...

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1980s Pop Art Antique Drumhead Longcase Clocks

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Silver Gelatin

Andy Warhol
Male Nude, 1986

H 10 in W 8 in

Antique Gray Painted Danish Grandfather Clock, 19th Century, Denmark

Located in Virum, DK

This stately Grandfather clock is from the first quarter of the 19th century. It is made in the traditional Scandinavian style of clock making and has charming and whimsical details ...

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Early 19th Century Danish Antique Drumhead Longcase Clocks

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Pine

Antique Gray Painted Danish Grandfather Clock, 19th Century, Denmark

H 78.75 in W 17.72 in D 9.85 in

French 19th Century Longcase Painted Clock with Carved Crest and Classical Décor

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French parcel gilt and red painted longcase grandfather clock from the 19th century, with carved crest and classical décor. Born in France during the early years of the 19th centur...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Drumhead Longcase Clocks

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Metal

French 19th Century Longcase Painted Clock with Carved Crest and Classical Décor

H 99 in W 17 in D 13 in

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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Late 18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Drumhead Longcase Clocks

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Brass

Late 18th Century Figural Dutch Marquetry Tall Case Grandfather Clock

H 105.5 in W 24.75 in D 13.75 in

19th Century French Comtoise Grandfather Clock with Automated Pendulum

Located in Winter Park, FL

A French Country comtoise, or grandfather clock, with polychrome painted pine case and embossed brass pendulum. Original seven day Morbier movement, professionally cleaned and in wor...

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19th Century French Country Antique Drumhead Longcase Clocks

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Brass, Enamel

19th Century French Comtoise Grandfather Clock with Automated Pendulum

H 89 in W 19.25 in D 8.25 in

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

Located in Lisse, NL

Stunning and completely original, antique oak grandfather or lantern clock, circa 1750. This very old grandfather clock is one of the tallest we have ever seen and it has an amazing...

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Mid-18th Century French French Provincial Antique Drumhead Longcase Clocks

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Brass, Bronze

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

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H 104 in W 17 in D 11 in

19th Century English Chinoiserie Tall Case Clock

Located in Dallas, TX

Beautiful 19th century English chinoiserie tall case clock. Lovely painted images on the piece and the face of the clock has a very pretty scrolling brass design.

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19th Century English Antique Drumhead Longcase Clocks

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Wood

19th Century English Chinoiserie Tall Case Clock

H 82 in W 19 in D 9.5 in

French 19th Century Tall Case Clock

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This fantastic solid oak case clock was crafted in France during the 19th century. A sharply carved bonet over a single door with glass panes for the dial case and pendulum to show t...

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Drumhead Longcase Clocks

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Stone, Marble, Metal, Brass

French 19th Century Tall Case Clock

H 96.25 in W 23.13 in D 12.25 in

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 Asian images along with a decorative face. Gorgeous!!

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Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Drumhead Longcase Clocks

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Metal

19th Century English Chinoiserie Decorated Tall Case Clock

H 91 in W 9 in D 22 in

Magnificent 18th Century Striking Dutch Amsterdam Longcase Clock

Located in Warsaw, PL

An impressive Dutch longcase clock with a burr walnut veneered oak case, signed on the chapter ring F. VAN CEULEN UTRECHT. The hood of this clock has a broken arch top pediment with ...

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18th Century French Other Antique Drumhead Longcase Clocks

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Wood

Magnificent 18th Century Striking Dutch Amsterdam Longcase Clock

H 113 in W 20.48 in D 13.78 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 dark walnut case with flared base, hood with half-columns and turned finials. Iron ...

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1750s German Antique Drumhead Longcase Clocks

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Brass

18th Century German Grandfather Clock

H 96 in W 28 in D 18 in

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William IV Longcase Clock A. Breckenridge, Kilmarnock, Grandfather Clock

Located in Whaley Bridge, GB

Sn2087 Truly excellent, William IV- Scottish, mahogany drumhead, longcase clock, having well

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19th Century Scottish Antique Drumhead Longcase Clocks

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Mahogany

William IV Longcase Clock A. Breckenridge, Kilmarnock, Grandfather Clock

H 223 in W 48 in D 25.5 in

Scottish Mahogany Drumhead Longcase Clock

Located in Buckinghamshire, GB

A small, well proportioned, Edinburgh made Regency mahogany drumhead longcase clock. It has a drum

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Early 19th Century Scottish Antique Drumhead Longcase Clocks

Scottish Mahogany Drumhead Longcase Clock

H 79.14 in W 17.72 in D 8.67 in

Scottish Drumhead Longcase Clock

Located in Buckinghamshire, GB

An attractive mid-19th century mahogany longcase clock, of a typical Scottish drumhead form. The

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1830s Scottish Antique Drumhead Longcase Clocks

Scottish Drumhead Longcase Clock

H 80.71 in W 22.45 in D 10.63 in

Antique Scottish Drumhead Longcase Grandfather Clock

Located in Antrim, GB

An antique Scottish Victorian burr walnut drum head drumhead Grandfather Longcase Clock in

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1860s Scottish Victorian Antique Drumhead Longcase Clocks

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Walnut

Antique Scottish Drumhead Longcase Grandfather Clock

H 84 in W 20.5 in D 11 in

Antique Long Case Clock Drumhead Grandfather Clock 8 Day Movement

Located in Vancouver, BC

Antique long case clock drumhead grandfather clock 8 day movement, Scotland, 1860. Scotland

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1860s Scottish Antique Drumhead Longcase Clocks

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Mahogany

Antique Long Case Clock Drumhead Grandfather Clock 8 Day Movement

H 83 in W 20 in D 10 in

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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.

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