Late 18th Century English Black Japanned Tall Case Clock
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Late 18th C English Chinoiserie tall case clock by a London maker, the arched brass dial with a strike/silent ring in the arch, silvered chapter ring, subsidiary seconds, cast rococo...
Brass
French Louis XV Period Walnut Longcase Clock from the Rhône Valley, circa 1760
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French mid-18th century Louis XV period walnut longcase grandfather clock from the Rhône Valley.
Metal
French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Oak Grandfather Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant Danish 18th century Louis XVI period oak grandfather clock. The clock is raised by fine bun feet below a mottled finally carved foliate band. The case displays one doo...
Oak
Large Antique 18th Century Swedish Mora Clock with Original Paint
Located in Mckinney, TX
Crafted in Dalarna during the late 18th century, this Swedish Mora clock reflects the simple elegance and enduring craftsmanship that made these timepieces the heart of the Scandinav...
Pine, Paint
Wonderful English 18th-19th Century Red Chinoiserie Grandfather Clock
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
English late 18th-early 19th century red chinoiserie grandfathers clock. Brass dial inscribed Jan Chater. Working condition. Beautiful detail and paint. Wonderful condition.
Metal
Late 18th Century Rococo Grandfather Clock signed Hans Wessman
By Hans Wessman
Located in Ljungby, SE
A high-class Rococo grandfather clock made in Stockholm, Sweden in the 1780s. The clock features rich gilded carvings in typical Rococo forms. The movement is signed by Hans Wessman,...
Pine
18th Century George II Scarlet Red Lacquer Chinoiserie Tall Clock
Located in Essex, MA
George II Red Japanned and Gilt Longcase Clock, circa 1760, the brass and silver-tone metal clock face marked "James Boivre / 7 Oaks" with black enamel roman numerals, the case with ...
Oak
Mid 18th Century German Grandfather Clock, Walnut & Brass, 96" Tall
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 ...
Brass
18th Century French Standing Clock Housing w/ Original Ochre Paints
Located in Marbella, ES
18th century French standing clock housing with original ochre paints.
Wood
18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Tall Case Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Louis XV Provincial walnut regulateur, or tall case clock, made in Lyon, France, around 1760. Constructed in 2 sections from richly grained walnut. The face features an enamel dial w...
Walnut
$2,320Sale Price|39% Off
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...
Bronze, Enamel, Iron
18th Century French Tall Case Clock or Horloge De Parquet
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French Horloge De Parquet, or tall case clock made of solid cherry. The case is from the 18th century and the clock is from the late 19th century. In two parts, the case has a tape...
Bronze, Enamel
Louis Irion Cherry Grandfather Clock, 18th Century Chippendale Style
Located in Perkasie, PA
LOUIS IRION Bench-Made Cherry Grandfather Clock – Item 63950EC Exceptional LOUIS IRION bench-made cherry grandfather clock, approximately 50 years old, showcasing fine hand-crafted ...
Cherry
Antique 18th C Comtoise French Provincial Fruitwood Grandfather Long Case Clock
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Comtoise French Provincial Fruitwood Grandfather Long Case Clock Additional information: Materials: Fruitwood Please note that this item contains materials that are legally...
Fruitwood
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 ...
Metal
18th C. Swedish Wood Clock with Linear Profile and Triangular Crest
Located in Atlanta, GA
An 18th century Swedish clock. This Swedish wooden clock with linear profile a square head topped with a triangular shape crest. This clock retains it's original metal face, hands an...
Wood
English 18th Century Chinoiserie James Hewitt of Sunderland Tall Case Clock
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English George III period tall case clock from the mid 18th century, with chinoiserie décor and brass face by James Hewitt of Sunderland. Created in England during the reign of Ki...
Wood
18th C. Swedish Mora Floor Clock with Unique Square-Shaped Head
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 18th century Swedish clock, which is sometimes referred to as a Mora Clock, is somewhat unusual with its square head and its original single wooden hand, typical of the earlier ...
Wood
$2,400
Mora Clock 19th Century
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Swedish Mora clock with hand painted and carved decorative details. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights and a bell chime on the hour. Width: 54cm / 21.3" Dept...
Wood
$2,400
Mora Clock 19th Century
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Swedish Mora clock dated 1883 with hand painted Swedish floral details. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights and a bell chime on the hour. Width: 62cm / 24.4" ...
Wood
$3,000
Mora Clock 19th Century
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Swedish Mora clock with hand painted decorative floral details and carving detail. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights and a bell chime on the hour. Width:54c...
Wood
18th Century Swedish Painted Wood Clock with Scalloped Base and Original Paint
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish 18th century clock with original paint and delicately carved crest. This clock retains it's original metal face, hands and movement. The face on this Swedish clock is sign...
Wood
A French 18th century Kingwood and Ormolu mounted clock, signed Lacan À Paris
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and extremely high quality French 18th century Louis XV Period Kingwood and Ormolu mounted clock, signed Lacan À Paris, Circa. 1770. This stunning tall case clock displ...
Brass, Ormolu
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 movement signed Jean Charost. The original case in kingwood, ebony and rosewood ven...
Ormolu
Late 18th c Scottish Mahogany Tall Clock by Ebenezer Anderson, Auchtermuchty
Located in Milford, NH
A fine Scottish inlaid mahogany tall clock by Eben (Ebenezer) Anderson, Auchtermuchty, with a swans neck split pediment top with brass rosettes and ball & spire finial, and pierced f...
Brass
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...
Brass
18th Century Dutch Grandfather Clock, Calendar and Moonphases, Amsterdam 1760-70
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Amsterdam grandfather clock with alarm, calendar and moon phase Amsterdam Walnut root and others circa 1760 Dimensions: H x W x D: 283 x 58 x 30 cm - without figures the he...
Walnut
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...
Brass, Bronze
$3,000
Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Swedish Mora clock with hand painted decorative floral details and clockmakers initials BEOS. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights and a bell chime on the hour....
Wood
JP Kroese, Dutch Baroque, Marquetry, Moon Face Dial, Grandfather Clock, 18th C
By J. P. Kroese 1
Located in Stamford, CT
JP Kroese, Dutch Baroque, Marquetry, Moon Face Dial, Grandfather Clock, 18th C A stunning totally refinished case showcases this spenderd18th century, the brass dial with enameled l...
Brass
18th Cent. Chinoiserie Tall Case Clock with Faux Tortoiseshell and British Ship
Located in Richmond, VA
Incredible 18th century chinoiserie tall case clock with faux tortoiseshell and scenes included figures, ho-ho birds, and a British ship. Remarkable lacquer work. Clock is signed Tho...
Oak, Lacquer
$2,400
Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Swedish Mora clock from the 1800's with dial signed by E. Bergquist and inside the clock the date 1856 and village Aata. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights an...
Wood
$3,000
Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Swedish Mora clock with hand painted decorative floral details and clockmakers initials BEOS. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights and a bell chime on the hour....
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Grey Painted Tall Case Clock
Located in Bradenton, FL
Incredibly rare Swedish Gustavian Neoclassical grey painted pine tall case clock, late 18th or early 19th century, having a circular hood surmounted by a cartouche, the face with Rom...
Wood
$3,800
Antique Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Antique Swedish Mora clock 1800's in off-white with gold hand painted intricate detailing. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights and a bell chime on the hour. W...
Wood
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Tall Case Closk
Located in Mckinney, TX
An exquisite Swedish tall case clock boasting a rounded crown and clean lines, complemented by a dry-scraped finish. The clock retains its original blue-green and alabaster paint wit...
Iron
$18,500
Gustavian Tallcase Clock
Located in Greenwich, CT
An elegant tall-case Gustavian clock having an imposing bonnet with an three-finial arched cornice on a sinuous bombe body with shaped door and narrow waist over a curved plinth, all...
Wood
19th Century Swedish Rococo Tall Case Clock with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Rococo tall case clock from Boden Norrbotten, Northern Sweden. Made in wood. Nice details and carvings in shape of flowers and leaves. The Middle of the case has a windo...
Pine
Rococo Style Mora Clock 1700's
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Rococo longcase Mora Clock dated 1777 by Anders Swensson with original decorative paint detailing. Carved detailing to crown. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weigh...
Wood
Swedish Case Clock, circa 1780
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.
Metal, Brass
Georgian Mahogany Gothic Style Tall Case Clock with Moon Phase Dial
Located in Milford, NH
A fine English Georgian Gothic style tall case clock, its bonnet with a swan’s neck broken arch pediment with Battersea enamel oval polychrome urn accents surmounting scrolled fabric...
Metal, Brass
Gustavian Genuine Long Case Clock, Solid Pine, Hand-Carved, Sweden, Circa 1790
Located in Kramfors, SE
Gustavian long case clock, from the Swedish gustavian period around 1790. Made by hand with a frame in solid pine. Carved wooden decor in classic gustavian style. Charming wear that ...
Pine
Fantastic quality antique George III mahogany eight day long case clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
Fantastic quality antique George III mahogany eight day longcase clock with rolling moonphasefoden, congleton CIRCA 1780. The four pillar inside pinned countwheel bell striking movem...
Brass
Rococo Tall Case Musical Clock by Christopher Balkes, Denmark, Ca 1770
Located in Allerum, SE
A large-scale 18th-century Rococo three-part tall case clock, circa 1770. The carved wooden case features an architectural hood topped with a carved finial and flanked by pierced fre...
Brass
Antique Long Case Clock from Sweden, Country Style with Rococo Decor, Circa 1790
Located in Kramfors, SE
Unusual long case clock from the late 1700s. The model of this country clock is typical for Jämtland, a province in northern Sweden bordering to Norway. Made by hand around 1790 wit...
Pine
Antique English George III Flamed Mahogany John Scott Grandfather Clock Ca. 1780
By John Scott, London
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English London Made George III Flamed Mahogany "John Scott" Grandfather Clock, Circa 1780.
Mahogany
Rare 18th Century Large Antique Oak Dresser with Rack and Longcase Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
Rare 18th century large antique George III quality oak dresser with rack and longcase clock having a moulded cornice to the top, rare eight day brass face oak longcase clock to the c...
Oak
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.
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