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19th Century Long-Case Grandfather Clock, Sweden
19th Century Long-Case Grandfather Clock, Sweden

19th Century Long-Case Grandfather Clock, Sweden

Located in Atlanta, GA

A 19th century Swedish long-case clock with dry-scraped finish. This antique clock from Sweden, circa 1820s, is topped with a subtly raised and carved crest, atop a round-shaped head.

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19th Century Swedish Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Wood

Howell James Art Nouveau Cased Strut Clock
Howell James Art Nouveau Cased Strut Clock

Howell James Art Nouveau Cased Strut Clock

Located in London, GB

A highly unusual and rare Art Nouveau gilt bronze strut clock in the manner of Cole and Signed "Howell James and Co. to the Queen London & Paris No. 898".

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1890s English Art Nouveau Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Bronze

18th Century English Chinoiserie Decorated Tall Case Clock
18th Century English Chinoiserie Decorated Tall Case Clock

18th Century English Chinoiserie Decorated Tall Case Clock

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Tall case clock with chinoiserie decoration throughout the case, including figures, pagodas, and flowering trees in gold.

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18th Century English Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Brass

French Ormolu Mantle Clock, Pendule 'Lit à Baldaquin', Paris, Around 1790
French Ormolu Mantle Clock, Pendule 'Lit à Baldaquin', Paris, Around 1790

French Ormolu Mantle Clock, Pendule 'Lit à Baldaquin', Paris, Around 1790

Located in Vienna, AT

Movement checked by master clockmaker, completely cleaned and fully functional, key present. The Empire style clock case was probably made in France around 1790.

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1790s French Louis XVI Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Bronze

Quality antique George III oak long case clock
Quality antique George III oak long case clock

Quality antique George III oak long case clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Quality antique George III oak long case clock, having a quality antique George III long case clock to the top of the hood carved scrolls with a central finale above a painted arched...

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19th Century British Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Glass, Oak

Antique Swiss 'Black Forest' Carved Linden Wood Clock 19th Century
Antique Swiss 'Black Forest' Carved Linden Wood Clock 19th Century

Antique Swiss 'Black Forest' Carved Linden Wood Clock 19th Century

By C. V. Bergen & Co.

Located in London, GB

Condition: In really excellent condition. The clock case has been cleaned and waxed and the movement has been expertly serviced, and  is in working order.

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Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Enamel

Oak Cased Grandfather Clock by Benjamin Lamprey, Burford
Oak Cased Grandfather Clock by Benjamin Lamprey, Burford

Oak Cased Grandfather Clock by Benjamin Lamprey, Burford

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Benjamin Lamprey Long Case Clock. A wonderful Grandfather clock by the Cotswold clock maker Benjamin Lamprey, Burford.

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18th Century Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Oak

Mid 19th century Swedish painted long case clock
Mid 19th century Swedish painted long case clock

Mid 19th century Swedish painted long case clock

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Mid 19th century Swedish decorative column long case clock circa 1837. Beautiful long case clock from Sweden.

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Enamel

French Louis XVI Tall Case Clock, C1800, Also Called “St Nicolas-Clock”
French Louis XVI Tall Case Clock, C1800, Also Called “St Nicolas-Clock”

French Louis XVI Tall Case Clock, C1800, Also Called “St Nicolas-Clock”

Located in valatie, NY

French Louis XVI tall case clock, c1800. They also are referred to as “St Nicolas-Clock” because they were made around the village Saint Nicolas d'Aliermont in Normandy.

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Early 19th Century Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Brass

Westminster Chiming Grandmother Clock in a Mahogany Case
Westminster Chiming Grandmother Clock in a Mahogany Case

Westminster Chiming Grandmother Clock in a Mahogany Case

Located in Montreal, QC

The case is made of solid mahogany and is made in the Georgian London style as is the norm for early 20th century grandmother clocks.

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Early 20th Century English Georgian Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Brass

Antique Swedish Classic Rococo Shape Long Case Clock
Antique Swedish Classic Rococo Shape Long Case Clock

Antique Swedish Classic Rococo Shape Long Case Clock

Located in Kramfors, SE

Classic long case clock in rococo shape from Sweden. The clock is made by hand from pine and has been hand-scraped down to the original paint.

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Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Pine

Pennsylvania Cherry Tall Case Clock, Jedediah Weiss, Bethlehem
Pennsylvania Cherry Tall Case Clock, Jedediah Weiss, Bethlehem

Pennsylvania Cherry Tall Case Clock, Jedediah Weiss, Bethlehem

Located in Milford, NH

An exceptional Federal cherry tall case clock with a brass eight day works signed Jedediah Weiss Bethlehem, with beautiful inlay including a contrasting fan carving above the waist d...

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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Cherry, Maple, Satinwood

Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Long Case Clock
Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Long Case Clock

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.

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Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Pine

19th Century English Chinoiserie Decorated Tall Case Clock
19th Century English Chinoiserie Decorated Tall Case Clock

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.

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Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Metal

19th Century English Chippendale Long Case Grandfather Clock
19th Century English Chippendale Long Case Grandfather Clock

19th Century English Chippendale Long Case Grandfather Clock

Located in Dallas, TX

Very fine 19th century English Chippendale long case grandfather clock by Baxondale and Company, Manchester.

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19th Century English Chippendale Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Metal

Unusual Swedish Provincial 19th Century Tall Case Clock
Unusual Swedish Provincial 19th Century Tall Case Clock

Unusual Swedish Provincial 19th Century Tall Case Clock

Located in Allerum, SE

Rare and unusually large Provincial Swedish 19th century tall case clock in it's original finish. Dated 1867, Sweden.

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19th Century European Folk Art Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Pine

18th Century Painted Dial Mahogany Long Case Clock
18th Century Painted Dial Mahogany 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 mo...

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Late 18th Century Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Classic Swedish Rococo Long Case Clock
19th Century Classic Swedish Rococo Long Case Clock

19th Century Classic Swedish Rococo Long Case Clock

Located in Kramfors, SE

Classic Swedish long-case clock from the province Medelpad in Northern Sweden.

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Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Pine

Antique Rococo Revival Grandfather Clock, Hand-Carved Wooden Case
Antique Rococo Revival Grandfather Clock, Hand-Carved Wooden Case

Antique Rococo Revival Grandfather Clock, Hand-Carved Wooden Case

Located in BŘECLAV, CZ

Antique Rococo Revival grandfather clock featuring an exceptionally ornate hand-carved wooden case with rich sculptural detailing.

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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Revival Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Brass

Tall Case Clock, Bristol, England, circa 1830, Victorian
Tall Case Clock, Bristol, England, circa 1830, Victorian

Tall Case Clock, Bristol, England, circa 1830, Victorian

Located in Darmstadt, DE

The case of the grandfather clock is made of mahogany and was possibly made by the watchmaker Nathaniel Edgecombe.

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Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Nutwood, Spruce

19th Century Mahogany and Inlaid Long Case Clock
19th Century Mahogany and Inlaid Long Case Clock

19th Century Mahogany and Inlaid Long Case Clock

Located in Martlesham, GB

A lovely 19th century mahogany eight day long case clock by Todd of Hull, having an arched painted dial with a seconds dial, the mahogany case has a pagoda shaped hood, the mahogany ...

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1820s British Regency Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Mahogany

Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mantel Clock by Henri Picard & Fedinand Barbedienne
Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mantel Clock by Henri Picard & Fedinand Barbedienne

Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mantel Clock by Henri Picard & Fedinand Barbedienne

By F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The elegant female seated figures flanking the clock case represent Sidereal and Terrestial Time, commonly called Astronomy and Geography.

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Miniature Edwardian Silver Carriage Clock in original leather case
Miniature Edwardian Silver Carriage Clock in original leather case

Miniature Edwardian Silver Carriage Clock in original leather case

Located in London, GB

Housed within its original leather travelling case, with fitted interior, the clock retains an added level of desirability and completeness—always sought after in these smaller examp...

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Early 1900s Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Silver

Early 19th Century Mantel Clock - "Pendule au Noir", Faizan à Paris circa 1810
Early 19th Century Mantel Clock - "Pendule au Noir", Faizan à Paris circa 1810

Early 19th Century Mantel Clock - "Pendule au Noir", Faizan à Paris circa 1810

By Faizan A Paris

Located in Greven, DE

In addition to bronze casters, he also employed modellers, chasers, gilders and marble cutters and was thus able to produce not only individual bronze parts but also complete clock c...

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Fine quality antique George III mahogany long case clock
Fine quality antique George III mahogany long case clock

Fine quality antique George III mahogany long case clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Fine quality antique George III mahogany long case clock, having a quality antique George III long case clock with a square shaped face with a painted dial with Arabic numerals & sha...

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19th Century English Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

19th Century Swedish Tall Clock with Red Painted Case
19th Century Swedish Tall Clock with Red Painted Case

19th Century Swedish Tall Clock with Red Painted Case

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A 19th century Swedish tall clock with a painted case, the hood fitted with a glazed circular dial door and Roman numeral dial, flanked by molded surrounds.

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19th Century Swedish Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Metal

19th Century English Tall Case Clock with Chinoiserie Design
19th Century English Tall Case Clock with Chinoiserie Design

19th Century English Tall Case Clock with Chinoiserie Design

Located in Dallas, TX

Very fine 19th century English tall case clock. Featuring ebonized chinoiserie design with gilt details.

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19th Century British Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Wood

Georgian Mahogany Verge Bracket Clock by George Turner, Honiton
Georgian Mahogany Verge Bracket Clock by George Turner, Honiton

Georgian Mahogany Verge Bracket Clock by George Turner, Honiton

By George Turner (Clock Maker)

Located in Norwich, GB

Georgian Bracket Clock Mahogany brass bound case standing on a raised stepped plinth and resting on brass bracket feet with silk lined fishscale sound frets surmounted by a break ar...

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1810s English Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Louis XV Style French Tall Case Clock
19th Century Louis XV Style French Tall Case Clock

19th Century Louis XV Style French Tall Case Clock

Located in Winter Park, FL

A 19th century Louis XV style French walnut horloge de parquet, or tall case clock, in two parts. The body has a paneled door crafted from a single plank and carved with a rosette de...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Enamel, Bronze

Mid 19th century Swedish pine long case mora clock
Mid 19th century Swedish pine long case mora clock

Mid 19th century Swedish pine long case mora clock

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Mid 19th century Swedish pine long case mora clock circa 1850. Large Swedish long case mora clock, presented in scraped back paint.

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Metal

Fine quality antique Edwardian mahogany inlaid long case clock
Fine quality antique Edwardian mahogany inlaid long case clock

Fine quality antique Edwardian mahogany inlaid long case clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Fine quality antique Edwardian mahogany inlaid long case clock, having a quality mahogany inlaid case, a brass arch dial with Roman numerals, Tempus Fugit inscribed to the top, havin...

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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Brass

Regency Mahogany Tall Case Clock By W. Ashford, London
Regency Mahogany Tall Case Clock By W. Ashford, London

Regency Mahogany Tall Case Clock By W. Ashford, London

Located in Essex, MA

The case with pendulum door. Weights, key, pendulum.

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1810s English Regency Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Brass, Iron

Quality antique 19th century Scottish mahogany long case clock
Quality antique 19th century Scottish mahogany long case clock

Quality antique 19th century Scottish mahogany long case clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Quality antique 19th century Scottish mahogany long case clock having a brass dial with subsidiary seconds dial with date aperture, signed to the break arch John Campbell Glasgow wit...

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Early 19th Century Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Brass

Viennese Silver Enamel Table Clock With Roman Figure Carrying The Case, Ca. 1880
Viennese Silver Enamel Table Clock With Roman Figure Carrying The Case, Ca. 1880

Viennese Silver Enamel Table Clock With Roman Figure Carrying The Case, Ca. 1880

By Viennese Manufactory

Located in Vienna, AT

Artfully decorated silver clock by a Viennese master: Silver figure of a Roman foot soldier or squire in a short tunic with a leather apron, standing on a small, stepped round plinth...

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1880s Austrian Greco Roman Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Grand Father Case Clock with Chinese Figures 19th Century
Grand Father Case Clock with Chinese Figures 19th Century

Grand Father Case Clock with Chinese Figures 19th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Grand father case clock with Chinese figures xixth English clock from the 19th century decorated with Asian landscapes.

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19th Century English Baroque Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinoiserie Tall Case Clock After Thomas Chippendale
19th Century Chinoiserie Tall Case Clock After Thomas Chippendale

19th Century Chinoiserie Tall Case Clock After Thomas Chippendale

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Essex, MA

Beautifully executed case. Maker selected period clock works, ca 1780 for this exquisite piece.

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Late 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Mahogany

French Antique Ormolu Mantle Clock
French Antique Ormolu Mantle Clock

French Antique Ormolu Mantle Clock

Located in London, GB

Vincenti et Cie, of Paris, established in the second quarter of the 19th century supplied clock movements to the case makers, winning an Award for Excellence at the Paris Exhibition ...

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19th Century English Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

19th Century English Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Tall Case Clock
19th Century English Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Tall Case Clock

19th Century English Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Tall Case Clock

Located in Dallas, TX

Beautiful 19th century red lacquered tall cased clock with chinoiserie design. The clock has London movement by George Tyler.

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19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Wood

French 19th Century Louis XVI style long case clock.
French 19th Century Louis XVI style long case clock.

French 19th Century Louis XVI style long case clock.

By Charles Frodsham

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very imposing fine quality 19th Century French longcase clock, having an ormolu casting of Father Time on the hood, the white enamel clock face, with Roman numerals, Charles Frodsh...

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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Ormolu

A Mahogany Long Case ‘tide’ Clock England, c. 1900
A Mahogany Long Case ‘tide’ Clock England, c. 1900

A Mahogany Long Case ‘tide’ Clock England, c. 1900

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

This long case clock is in the Chippendale taste and probably manufactured by Gillows of Lancaster and London.

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Mahogany

Quality antique George III mahogany arch dial long case clock
Quality antique George III mahogany arch dial long case clock

Quality antique George III mahogany arch dial long case clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Quality antique George III mahogany arch dial long case clock, having a quality antique George III mahogany long case clock, having an unusual scrolled pediment above a square shaped...

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19th Century British Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Unusual Flame Mahogany Long-Case Clock Attributed to Maples
Unusual Flame Mahogany Long-Case Clock Attributed to Maples

Unusual Flame Mahogany Long-Case Clock Attributed to Maples

By Maple & Co.

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

An unusual flame mahogany long-case clock attributed to Maples with a Smith & Sons 3-train movement, the case with a stepped base, the hood with two fluted columns and brass fini...

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1880s English Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Austrian Biedermeier Clock, Alabaster Columns, Chimes
Austrian Biedermeier Clock, Alabaster Columns, Chimes

Austrian Biedermeier Clock, Alabaster Columns, Chimes

Located in San Francisco, CA

A lovely and very manly neoclassic styled clock, in working order. The case is mahogany with ebony details, alabaster columns with bronze fittings, all in front of a three panel age...

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19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Alabaster

18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Tall Case Clock
18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Tall Case Clock

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.

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18th Century French Rococo Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Portois and Fix Viennese Tall Case Clock
Art Deco Portois and Fix Viennese Tall Case Clock

Art Deco Portois and Fix Viennese Tall Case Clock

By Portois & Fix

Located in Dallas, TX

Presenting an amazingly rare piece of Art Deco furniture by an exceptionally rare maker, namely, an Art Deco Portois and Fix Viennese Tall Case Clock. Part of a complete Dining Ro...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century Tall Case Grandfather Clock with Chinoiserie Design
Late 19th Century Tall Case Grandfather Clock with Chinoiserie Design

Late 19th Century Tall Case Grandfather Clock with Chinoiserie Design

Located in Dallas, TX

This Late 19th Century Tall Case Grandfather Clock with Chinoiserie Design is a stunning antique piece that adds a touch of elegance to any room.

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19th Century English Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Glass, Wood

Swiss Brass Carriage Clock with Original Travel Case, circa 1910
Swiss Brass Carriage Clock with Original Travel Case, circa 1910

Swiss Brass Carriage Clock with Original Travel Case, circa 1910

Located in Worcester, GB

Swiss Brass Carriage Clock with Original Travel Case, circa 1910 A well-proportioned brass carriage clock dating to the early 20th century, complete with its original silk- and velv...

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Early 20th Century European Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Brass

18th Century French Tall Case Clock or Horloge De Parquet
18th Century French Tall Case Clock or Horloge De Parquet

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.

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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Mid-19th century Painted Swedish Mora Column Case Floor Clock
Mid-19th century Painted Swedish Mora Column Case Floor Clock

Mid-19th century Painted Swedish Mora Column Case Floor Clock

Located in Leesburg, VA

Mid-19th century Painted Swedish Mora Column Case Floor Clock Anonymous Sweden; probably mid-19th century Wood, enamel, iron Approximate size: 84 (h) x 21.75 (w) x 10 (d) in.

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Enamel, Iron

Antique Northern Swedish County Long Case Clock in Rococo Style
Antique Northern Swedish County Long Case Clock in Rococo Style

Antique Northern Swedish County Long Case Clock in Rococo Style

Located in Kramfors, SE

Country long case clock from Sweden made during the 19th century, around 1820 to 1840.

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Early 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Pine

Petit Sonnerie Carriage Clock in Gorge Case with original Gilding
Petit Sonnerie Carriage Clock in Gorge Case with original Gilding

Petit Sonnerie Carriage Clock in Gorge Case with original Gilding

Located in Amersham, GB

A handsome Petit Sonnerie Carriage clock in a Gorge case retaining much of its original gilding, the eight day movement with original silvered lever escapement, strikes on two nested...

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1860s French Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Steel

19th Century French Tall Case Clock or Horloge de Parquet
19th Century French Tall Case Clock or Horloge de Parquet

19th Century French Tall Case Clock or Horloge de Parquet

Located in Winter Park, FL

A 19th century French Country horloge de parquet, or tall case clock. The case is made of oak and beechwood with raised pearwood panels.

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Enamel, Brass

19th Century Oak Wood Frame / Brass Face Tall Case Clock
19th Century Oak Wood Frame / Brass Face Tall Case Clock

19th Century Oak Wood Frame / Brass Face Tall Case Clock

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Mid-19th century oak frame with gilt brass and glass tall case clock. The case clock is in good condition with appropriate wear consistent with age / use.

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Mid-19th Century Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Brass

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Antique Clock Cases For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique clock cases available for sale. Each of these unique antique clock cases was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. Antique clock cases have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Georgian, Louis XV and Rococo antique clock cases are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made antique clock cases over the years, but those made by Staffordshire, Dent and Drocourt are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Clock Cases?

Prices for antique clock cases start at $10 and top out at $225,000 with the average selling for $6,497.

Finding the Right Clocks for You

A sophisticated clock design, whether it’s a desk clock, mantel clock or large wall clock for your living room, is a decorative object to be admired in your home as much as it is a necessary functional element. This is part of the reason clocks make such superb collectibles. Given the versatility of these treasured fixtures — they’ve long been made in a range of shapes, sizes and styles — a clock can prove integral to your own particular interior decor.

Antique and vintage clocks can whisk us back to the 18th and 19th centuries. When most people think of antique clocks, they imagine an Art Deco Bakelite tabletop clock or wall clock, named for the revolutionary synthetic plastic, Bakelite, of which they’re made, or a stately antique grandfather clock. But the art of clock-making goes way back, transcending continents and encompassing an entire range of design styles and technologies. In short, there are many kinds of clocks depending on your needs.

A variety of wall clocks can be found on 1stDibs. A large antique hand-carved walnut wall clock is best suited to a big room and a flat background given what will likely be outwardly sculptural features, while Georgian grandfather clocks, or longcase clocks, will help welcome rainswept guests into your entryway or foyer. An interactive cuckoo clock, large or small, is guaranteed to bring outsize personality to your living room or dining room. For conversation pieces of a similar breed, mid-century modern enthusiasts go for the curious Ball clock, the first of more than 150 clock models conceived in the studio of legendary architect and designer George Nelson

Minimalist contemporary clocks and books pair nicely on a shelf, but an eye-catching vintage mantel clock can add balance to your home library while drawing attention to your art and design books and other decorative objects. Ormolu clocks dating from the Louis XVI period, designed in the neoclassical style, are often profusely ornate, featuring architectural flourishes and rich naturalistic details. Rococo-style mantel clocks of Meissen porcelain or porcelain originating from manufacturers in cities such as Limoges, France, during the 18th and 19th centuries, exude an air of imperial elegance on your shelves or side tables and can help give your desk a 19th-century upgrade.

On 1stDibs, find a range of extraordinary antique and vintage clocks today.

Questions About Antique Clock Cases
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    This is a tall narrow floor-standing pendulum clock, with a pendulum held inside the tower or the waist of the case. These might feature elaborate carvings ornamentation of the hood, mainly prized for their decorative and antique value.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Check the clock for a manufacturer’s mark or label. Once you have this, you should be able to look up the clock’s brand to see if it is French in origin. A clock is considered antique once it is 100 years old. A professional can also help verify the origin of your clock. Shop an array of expertly vetted antique clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    To identify your antique clock, search for markings on the back of its movement or case. Once you have located these marks, use trusted online resources to determine who the maker is. From there, you can continue your research to learn more about your clock's age, style and other characteristics. An expert appraiser or antiques dealer can also assist you with identification. Find a wide range of antique clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    An antique bracket clock refers to a portable spring-driven pendulum table clock created in the 17th and 18th centuries. These clocks were equipped with convenient carrying handles and were housed usually in rectangular cases. Shop a collection of antique and vintage bracket clocks from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To spot whether or not a clock is antique, note if the clockmaker’s name or company is engraved near the center face of the dial. A paper label may also be pasted on the back of the clock. You can shop a collection of expertly vetted antique clocks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    To know if an antique clock is valuable, you'll typically need to have the piece assessed by a certified appraiser or an experienced antiques dealer. The maker and style of the clock will help determine its value (an early American clockmaker’s antique grandfather model, featuring an oak case and decorative carvings, may be very interesting to collectors, for example). Overall condition of your clock also plays a role. Generally, clocks that still work are worth more than those that require repairs. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique, vintage and modern clocks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
    Yes, some old antique clocks may be worth something. Many collectors look for clocks produced by certain manufacturers, such as the Ansonia Clock Company, the Seth Thomas Clock Company, Jaeger-LeCoultre and the Chelsea Clock Company. In addition to the maker, the type, materials, style and condition of the clock influence its value. Generally, clocks that remain in good working order are worth more than those in need of repairs and restorations. To find out how much your clock may be worth, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of antique clocks.