Antique Grandfather Clock Dials
1790s English George III Antique Grandfather Clock Dials
Metal, Brass, Steel
1770s Scottish Antique Grandfather Clock Dials
Brass, Steel, Iron
19th Century English Victorian Antique Grandfather Clock Dials
Other
Early 19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Grandfather Clock Dials
Gold Leaf
1750s German Antique Grandfather Clock Dials
Brass
Early 19th Century German Empire Antique Grandfather Clock Dials
Enamel
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Grandfather Clock Dials
Ormolu
19th Century English Antique Grandfather Clock Dials
Oak
19th Century English Antique Grandfather Clock Dials
Oak
19th Century English Victorian Antique Grandfather Clock Dials
Mahogany, Oak
18th Century English Victorian Antique Grandfather Clock Dials
Wood, Mahogany
18th Century Antique Grandfather Clock Dials
Oak
18th Century French Antique Grandfather Clock Dials
Ormolu
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Grandfather Clock Dials
Ormolu
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Grandfather Clock Dials
Brass
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Grandfather Clock Dials
Ormolu
Late 18th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Grandfather Clock Dials
Metal
Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Grandfather Clock Dials
Walnut
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Grandfather Clock Dials
Oak
19th Century English Victorian Antique Grandfather Clock Dials
Other
1740s Dutch Rococo Antique Grandfather Clock Dials
Brass, Iron
1860s English Victorian Antique Grandfather Clock Dials
Mahogany, Oak
1860s English Antique Grandfather Clock Dials
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Grandfather Clock Dials
Malachite, Ormolu
Early 1900s French Neoclassical Revival Antique Grandfather Clock Dials
Marble, Onyx, Bronze
19th Century English Victorian Antique Grandfather Clock Dials
Mahogany
Early 1900s American Antique Grandfather Clock Dials
Brass
1750s Dutch Louis XV Antique Grandfather Clock Dials
Mahogany
Late 19th Century English Antique Grandfather Clock Dials
Glass, Wood
1910s English Antique Grandfather Clock Dials
Silver, Brass
19th Century English Biedermeier Antique Grandfather Clock Dials
Mahogany
1920s English Art Deco Antique Grandfather Clock Dials
Oak
Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Grandfather Clock Dials
Wood
Early 1900s Unknown Antique Grandfather Clock Dials
Brass
Early 18th Century English George III Antique Grandfather Clock Dials
Mahogany
19th Century French Regency Antique Grandfather Clock Dials
Bronze
19th Century English Antique Grandfather Clock Dials
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Grandfather Clock Dials
Metal
Mid-18th Century Dutch Louis XV Antique Grandfather Clock Dials
Walnut
1870s Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clock Dials
Brass, Metal
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Grandfather Clock Dials
Ormolu, Bronze
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Grandfather Clock Dials
Brass
Early 20th Century European Black Forest Antique Grandfather Clock Dials
Brass, Iron
Late 18th Century Antique Grandfather Clock Dials
Ormolu
1830s English Georgian Antique Grandfather Clock Dials
Iron
19th Century French Antique Grandfather Clock Dials
Pine
1820s American Federal Antique Grandfather Clock Dials
Metal
Early 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clock Dials
Wood
1850s European Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clock Dials
Wood
1910s English Edwardian Antique Grandfather Clock Dials
Mahogany
18th Century Swedish Antique Grandfather Clock Dials
Wood
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Grandfather Clock Dials
Brass
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Grandfather Clock Dials
Metal, Brass, Bronze, Iron
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Grandfather Clock Dials
Stone, Marble, Metal, Brass
1910s English Edwardian Antique Grandfather Clock Dials
Walnut
19th Century French Other Antique Grandfather Clock Dials
Metal, Brass, Iron
Early 20th Century British Antique Grandfather Clock Dials
Wood
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Grandfather Clock Dials
Mahogany
1920s German Art Deco Antique Grandfather Clock Dials
Chrome
Mid-19th Century Antique Grandfather Clock Dials
Mahogany
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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.
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To read the moon dial on a grandfather clock, use the numbers and markings that appear along the outer edge. For example, if "20" is in the 12 o'clock position, the lunar cycle is currently on its 20th day. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of grandfather clocks.
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