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What is considered a grandmother clock?
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A grandmother clock is one that is shorter than a grandfather clock. It stands less than 6’3” tall and has a slimmer case. As it takes up less space than a grandfather clock, a grandmother clock is a great choice for halls, foyers and smaller rooms. Shop a collection of grandmother clocks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Edwardian Mahogany Grandmother Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
Edwardian mahogany Grandmother clock standing on a stepped base with inset roundel, break arch
Category
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
English Grandmother Clock Richard Wells Truro
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Refined English grandmother clock in mahogany
Made by Richard Wells of Truro in Cornwall
Broken
Category
Vintage 1980s Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
Edwardian Walnut Weight Driven Grandmother Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
Edwardian walnut cased grandmother clock
Edwardian Grandmother clock housed in a walnut case
Category
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Walnut
Chinoiserie lacquer Grandmother clock, circa 1920
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality early 20th Century Mahogany Grandmother clock, having wonderful Chinoiserie lacquer
Category
20th Century English Chinoiserie Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
Mahogany Cased Eight Day Grandmother Clock
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany cased grandmother clock, the moulded hood to the brass dial engraved with gilt-metal Roman
Category
Early 20th Century British Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Wood
Rule Britannia Grandmother Clock c.1930
Located in Norwich, GB
Rule Britannia Grandmother clock c,1930
Grandmother clock standing on a raised, moulded plinth
Category
Vintage 1930s English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Pine
