Hermle North America Red Oak Moonphase Grandfather Clock
By Franz Hermle
Located in Omaha, NE
Elegant and exceptionally preserved, this Hermle North America grandfather clock presents in true new old stock condition with its original packaging, pendulum carton, weight carton,...
Oak
American Federal Birch and Birdseye Maple Tall Case Clock, Wingate, ca 1820
By Frederick Wingate
Located in Essex, MA
American Tall Case or Longcase Clock by Frederick Wingate, Augusta, ME 1818.
Birch, Birdseye Maple, Pine
American Federal Grain Painted and Stenciled Tall Clock by Rufus Cole
Located in Essex, MA
A Rare and Complete American Federal Tall Case Clock. Riley Whiting Wooden Works, original. A Rufus Cole Grain-Painted and Stenciled Case. Signed R. Cole Painter. Circa 1820-25 ...
Pine
American Federal Mahogany Tall Case Clock, Silas Hoadley, CT, Circa 1820
By Silas Hoadley
Located in Charleston, SC
American Federal mahogany one day tall case clock with the original brass ball finials resting on three carved upper capitals, decorative intertwined fret work, arched hood with bras...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Howard Miller Floor Clock
By Howard Miller
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-Century Modern Howard Miller floor clock. Black lacquer with half round chrome trim. Wood paneled front. Chimes need adjustment does not strike properly. Weighs have some dents. ...
Chrome
Standing Winterthur Museum Reproduction Standing Clock By Colonial
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An outstanding and very well crafted clock by Colonial of Zealand, Michigan who were selected by the Winterthur Museum to craft reproductions of some of its fine Time Pieces. Designe...
Metal, Brass, Other
Howard Miller “Richmond” Grandfather Clock — Model 610-796
Located in Omaha, NE
Crafted in warm golden oak with bookmatched burl panels and a classic arched bonnet, this Richmond model presents with strong visual depth thanks to its full-length glass door and mi...
Brass
Howard Miller 68th Anniversary Grandfather Clock, Brass & Glass, 2003
By Howard Miller
Located in Omaha, NE
A finely crafted floor clock by Howard Miller, presented in a warm Windsor Cherry finish with traditional bonnet pediment and fluted columns. This example features the sought-after i...
Brass
Ridgeway Model 266 Vintage Grandfather Clock with Moon Dial, Triple Chime
Located in Omaha, NE
A finely crafted vintage longcase clock by Ridgeway, presented in a warm cherry finish with classic architectural lines. This single-owner clock features a richly detailed arched dia...
Brass
Howard Miller “Eternity II” Curio Grandfather Clock, Oak, Circa 1980s
Located in Omaha, NE
A refined example of late 20th-century American horology, this Howard Miller “Eternity II” curio grandfather clock (Model 610-683) blends precision timekeeping with architectural dis...
Brass
Glass and Chrome Long Case Clock Attributed to Pace Furniture
By Pace Furniture Company
Located in Denton, TX
Stunning tower of glass with a by-pod base and mirrored clock dial, This runs on a battery movement so no need to wind .
Chrome
American Cherry Longcase Clock
Located in Chicago, IL
A tall, elegant American cherry 8-day longcase clock with reeded quarter columns and pierced fretwork cornice.
Brass, Metal
19th Century American Grandfather Clock by S. Thomas Plymoth
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century American grandfather clock by S. Thomas Plymoth.
Glass, Wood
American Sheraton Style Longcase Clock
Located in Montreal, QC
American Sheraton style longcase clock, the silvered dial with raised brass Arabic numerals and pierced brass spandrils, below a well painted phases of the moon lunette aperture, wi...
Brass
Vintage North American Mahogany Wood Longcase Grandfather's Clock
Located in Tarry Town, NY
The longcase clock is in excellent vintage working condition , minor wear consistent with age / use .
Brass
Sold
H 86.5 in W 17.75 in D 11 in
Rare Old American Stennes Fed, Sty, Inlaid Mahog, Automaton 8day Longcase Clock
By Elmer O. Stennes
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
One of the most highly collected midcentury longcase clocks, this fabulous Federal Style 8-day inlaid honey-colored, fiddle-grain, highly figured mahogany Clock with a wonderfully ha...
Brass
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H 94 in W 18.5 in D 10.5 in
Antique 19th Century Early American Seth Thomas Tall Case Grandfather Clock
By Seth Thomas Clock Company
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful Seth Thomas long case clock, circa first half 19th century. Features an American poplar case in Early American styling with an open pediment, columns around a glass face,...
Poplar
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H 96 in W 26 in D 17 in
Antique Herschede Carved Mahogany Moon Phase & 9-Tube Long Case Clock circa 1900
By Herschede Clock Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique long case clock by Herschede features carved mahogany case, reticulated moon phase face with Arabic numerals, works are German, without serial number (pre-dating 1911), an...
Mahogany
American Federal Tallcase Clock in Mahogany
Located in Atlanta, GA
American Federal Tallcase Clock in Mahogany with Pierced Crest, Brass Finials & Painted Face, Signed “Jere Fellows Kinsington” early 19th Century
Brass
American Colonial Mfg Co. Mahogany Tall Case Clock
Located in Astoria, NY
American Colonial Manufacturing Company Mahogany Tall Case Clock, with urn finial crest, gilt metal clock face with angel and floral decoration, having pendulum and two weights, the ...
Mahogany
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...
Metal, Brass
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H 85 in W 18.5 in D 11 in
Antique 19th C. Early American Cherry Tall Case Grandfather Clock Painted Face
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful tall case clock, circa first half 19th century. Features an American Cherry case with a strip of crotch mahogany veneer below the face. The hand painted face is accented ...
Cherry, Mahogany
American Cherry Rocking Ship Tall Case or Grandfather Clock
Located in Essex, MA
Connecticut Federal cherry tall case clock, ca. 1800, the fretwork bonnet enclosing an eight day English works with rocking ship, the face inscribed Chr. Gould Londini fecit, over a ...
Cherry
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H 100.5 in W 18.5 in D 11.5 in
American Chippendale Tall Case Clock by Goldsmith Chandlee of Winchester
By Goldsmith Chandlee
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Goldsmith Chandlee (Am. 1751-1821) is considered one of the most notable American clock and instrument makers of the 18th and early 19th centuries. Best known for his compasses, many...
Cherry
Extremely Rare Antique 1880 American Juvet & Co. Time Globe Floor Clock
Located in Danville, CA
Extremely Rare Antique 1880 American Juvet & Co. Time Globe Floor Clock Offered for sale is an extremely rare Time Globe floor clock by Juvet & Co. In 1880, Scientific American high...
Bronze
Sold
H 106 in W 22 in D 18 in
Late 19th Century American Nine Tube Extraordinary Oak Case Grandfather Clock
By G. None
Located in Bronx, NY
Grandfather clock Hall clock (Grandfather clock), American, Gothic Revival styling, oak, late last quarter 19th century to early first quarter twentieth century, Grand Rapids Clo...
Oak
James Doull Grandfather Clock
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Case refinished. Feet are original. Dial is original and undisturbed including signature. Slight paint loss on rocking ship. Fret top is the remains of the original, center plinth an...
Mahogany
Howard Miller "Jonathan" Grandfather Clock
By Howard Miller
Located in Omaha, NE
Pristine Howard Miller “Jonathan” Grandfather Clock – Timeless Elegance in Oak Elevate your home with the refined presence of this Howard Miller Grandfather Clock, a rare and elegant...
Brass
1940's American Paint Decorated Grandmother's/Pencil Clock
By Colonial Furniture Company
Located in Morristown, NJ
20th c., USA, a paint decorated Grandmother's/Pencil clock with the dial marked "Colonial", circa 1940, Colonial Manufacturing Co., Zeeland, Michigan. Hand painted in Adams style wit...
Wood, Paint
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H 97 in W 19.5 in D 10.75 in
American Federal Mahogany Tall Case Clock, David Weatherly, Philadelphia
By David Weatherly
Located in Savannah, GA
This stately American Federal period eight day mahogany tall case clock features a double scroll split pediment cresting with a single center urn finial. Four additional finials defi...
Mahogany, Glass
Sold
H 84 in W 19 in D 9.25 in
American Federal Mahogany Inlaid and Painted Tall Case Clock, Circa 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
American Federal Mahogany tall case clock with arched bonnet, flanking turned bulbous ringed brass columns, painted face with fox hunting scenes, bone knob and key escutcheon, Kings ...
Brass, Steel
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H 92.5 in W 19.5 in D 10.5 in
American Chippendale Mahogany Tall Case 8 Day Mahogany Clock, circa 1830
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This stately American Chippendale tall case grandfathers 8 day mahogany clock features a double scroll split pediment cresting centering a brass globe finial and flanked by identical...
Metal, Brass
Sold
H 80 in W 20.25 in D 16 in
Antique American Mission Arts & Crafts Oak 8-Day Grandfather Clock, circa 1900
Located in Portland, OR
Antique American Mission Arts & Crafts oak 8-day grandfather tall case clock, circa 1900. The clock made from solid oak and having through mortis and tenon construction, the dial hav...
Oak
Tiffany & Co. Grandfather Clock
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Houston, TX
Mahogany cased tall grandfather clock Signed on the bronze dore face "tiffany New York" Exceptional clock in good running condition Hand painted moon dial with Westminster chime ...
Wood
Vintage Howard Miller Westminster Chime Floor (Grandfather) Clock
By Howard Miller
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Howard Miller Grandfather clock. It works well and has a beautiful deep-tone Westminster chime. Registration plate dates this clock to December of 1979. The clock is 77" high, 18.5" ...
Oak
Howard Miller Glen Ellyn Grandfather Clock
By Howard Miller
Located in Omaha, NE
The Howard Miller Wind-Up Grandfather Clock is a masterpiece of traditional craftsmanship and timeless elegance. This stunning clock does more than just tell time; it brings a sense ...
Wood
Sold
H 86 in W 25 in D 14.5 in
Howard Miller Presidential Collection "Roosevelt" Triple-Chime Grandfather Clock
By Howard Miller
Located in Omaha, NE
An exceptional Howard Miller Presidential Collection grandfather clock featuring an ornate swan-neck bonnet, richly figured mahogany cabinetry, and a premium German Kieninger triple-...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Floor Clock Howard Miller Olive Wood Case
By Howard Miller
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-Century Modern olive wood case Howard Miller floor clock. Beautiful olive wood case with chrome base. Runs and plays Westminster chimes. The video does not have volume. Very good...
Wood
Black Chinoiserie Grandfather Clock by Sligh Model # 0996-1-BD
By Sligh Furniture
Located in Toledo, OH
Beautifully decorated black chinoiserie grandfather clock by Sligh. Broken arch top with center finial all hand painted. Brass dial has moon phase. Multiple chime tone and silent set...
Wood
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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