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.
Oak
William & Mary Floral Marquetry 8-Day Longcase Clock by LeCount 'LeCompte'
Located in Milford, NH
A fine and rare William & Mary long case or grandfather clock by London maker Daniel LeCompte. c.1690, London, the fine marquetry case having oval panels of birds and flowers, th...
Brass
Unavailable
H 80.71 in W 19.3 in D 9.06 in
19th Century Grandfather Clock in Mahogany by an Exceptionally Fine Maker
By John Gillian
Located in Glencarse, GB
This exceptionally Fine Grandfather Clock by John Gillan of Keith Hall Inverurie. Dated circa 1837 has the finest mechanism heavy quality brass works even with blued screws double t...
Wood, Mahogany
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H 93 in W 19.5 in D 10 in
18th Century Mahogany-Cased Grandfather Clock London Maker Thomas Grignion
By Daniel & Thomas Grignion
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A very rare mahogany-cased grandfather clock by London maker Thomas Grignion, (1713-1784).
Brass
18th Century English Green Chinoiserie Hand Painted Grandfather Clock
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful 18th century chinoiserie decorated with a green background grandfather clock. All original by clock maker Francis Dorell, London.
Wood
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H 94 in W 19.75 in D 9.25 in
English Chinoiserie Figural Tall Case Clock, Maker William Snow, Circa 1760
By William Snow
Located in Charleston, SC
English chinoiserie gilt and black lacquered tall case clock with flanking gilt bulbous finials, arched dome with a steel numeral engraved face surrounded by urn floral ormolu, pagod...
Brass, Steel, Ormolu
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H 91 in W 21.25 in D 10.75 in
George III Eight Day Striking Mahogany Longcase Clock by Royal Maker
Located in London, GB
A stunning George III Eight day striking Mahogany longcase clock by Royal Maker Daniel De St. Leu, who was watch and clockmaker to Queen Charlotte, the beloved wife of George III. ...
Brass
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H 116.5 in W 27 in D 14 in
Antique 18th Century Dutch Marquetry Tall Case Clock by Maker, J.P. Kroese
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 18th century Dutch marquetry tall case clock by Maker, J.P. Kroese. DMC001.
Wood
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H 76.5 in W 18.25 in D 10 in
English Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Tall Case Clock, Maker J. Jackeman, C. 1680
Located in Charleston, SC
English chinoiserie black lacquered and gilt stenciled tall case clock with a steel numeral engraved face surrounded by flanking cherubs and crown ormolu mounts, removable hood with ...
Gold, Brass, Steel, Ormolu
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H 87 in W 20 in D 10 in
English Mahogany Tall Case Clock Signed by Maker M. Richardson, London, C. 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
English Mahogany tall case clock with brass finials, arched bonnet with brass fluted columns, gilt ormolu and chased polished steel face, flanking reeded quarter columns, and termina...
Brass, Steel
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H 88.5 in W 18.5 in D 9.25 in
18th Century English Queen Anne Chinoiserie Tall Case Clock Signed by Maker
By Edward Appleford
Located in Charleston, SC
A 18th century English Queen Anne chinoiserie tall case clock, circa 1760, signed by Edward Appleford of Dunftable, an English brazier of the period. The clock keeps consistent time ...
Brass
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H 18 in W 24 in D 8 in
c.1910 Rare Double Dial Clock with Perpetual Calendar by Tiffany & Co., Makers.
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Greenlawn, NY
For a similar example of their calendar work that includes the painted moon dial feature see the makers grandfather clock at the MET. Size: 18 in. high 24 in. wide 8 in. deep
Wood
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H 88 in W 20.5 in D 9 in
Scottish Mahogany Grandfather Clock by Brotherston Mackay, Dalkeith, circa 1830
Located in Glencarse, GB
An antique Scottish mahogany grandfather clock maker Brotherston Mackay, Dalkeith, circa 1830.
Mahogany
$200,343
H 47.75 in W 66.5 in
Grand 19th Century English Marine Painting in Stunning Light
By John Wilson Ewbank
Located in London, GB
John Wilson Ewbank (1799 - 1847) Shipping in the Harbour, South Shields Oil on canvas 39.5 x 58 inches unframed 47.75 x 66.5 inches framed Provenance: Christie's October 2002; L...
Oil
Set of Four 17th Century Italian Rococo Painted Wood Columns
Located in Queens, NY
4 Italian Rococo (17th/18th Century) green painted columns with gold swirl carved floral design and Corinthian capitals. (PRICED EACH)
Wood
Extensive English Porcelain Dessert Service, circa 1825
Located in New York, NY
Pair of covered fruit coolers, pair of covered sauce tureens, pair of open work baskets, 1 compote, 4 kidney-shaped dishes, pair of square dishes, pair of oval dishes, 16 plates.
Porcelain
$10,800Sale Price / set|28% Off
H 21.5 in W 11 in D 7 in
Tiffany & Co. Ormulu Bronze Champlevé Enamel Mantel Clock Garniture
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Guaynabo, PR
Tiffany's clock case with enamel roman numbers and bronze snake dials. At the top, the clock is adorned with an Indian palace gallery and dome that has a crane finial over it and dra...
Bronze, Enamel
$23,340
H 29.75 in W 41.75 in D 2.75 in
19th Century oil painting of a farm with horses, pigs, goats, poultry & cattle
By John Frederick Herring Jr
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
John Frederick Herring Jnr British, (c1820-1907) Farmyard Friends Oil on canvas, signed Image size: 23.25 inches x 35.25 inches Size including frame: 29.75 inches x 41.75 inches Pr...
Canvas, Oil
19th Century French Boulle Longcase Clock
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality late 19th Century French boulle inlaid longcase clock, having wonderful scrolling gilded ormolu mounts, an ebonised case with tortoiseshell brass inlaid panels, T...
Brass
$8,580
H 41.5 in W 13.3 in D 7.9 in
Large and Hand Carved Gothic Revival with Carillon Sound Wall Clock, ca 1900
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning clock for the collectors of rare and truly stylish Gothic antiques. Gothic wall clocks are a rare find and this more than three feet tall specimen probably is the best an...
Brass, Enamel, Wrought Iron
$1,660
H 16.15 in W 9.06 in D 4.34 in
19th Century French Gilt Bronze Cathedral Mantel Clock, Gothic Design
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This stunning 19th-century French gilt bronze mantel clock is a true testament to craftsmanship and timeless design. Featuring intricate Gothic cathedral-inspired detailing, this clo...
Bronze
$3,876
H 89.38 in W 20.08 in D 10.04 in
Antique George III Quality Mahogany Longcase Clock by Dan Williams, Crickhowell
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III quality mahogany longcase clock by Dan Williams of Crickhowell having a shaped pediment with three original turned mahogany finials above an arched glazed and maho...
Other
$35,128Sale Price|20% Off
H 50 in W 41 in D 2 in
Portrait of Lady in Silver Dress - Dutch Old Master art portrait oil painting
By Willem Wissing
Located in Hagley, England
This lovely Dutch Old Master portrait oil painting is attributed to circle of Willem Wissing. Wissing settled in England and emerged as Peter Lely's most important pupil after his de...
Oil
$4,193Sale Price|35% Off
H 84.65 in W 19.69 in D 10.04 in
George III Longcase Clock, Mahogany, Early 18th Century, England
Located in Opole, PL
George III Era Longcase Clock – 18th Century his elegant 18th-century George III longcase clock is a true masterpiece of period craftsmanship, dating to the first half of the 1700s....
Mahogany
$22,000
H 104.5 in W 21.5 in D 10.25 in
Antique Georgian Long Case Grandfather Clock Higgs & Evans London Spanish Market
By Robert and Peter Higgs of London
Located in Portland, OR
A fabulous investment quality antique George III Flame mahogany & gilt bronze eight day movement tall case grandfather clock, by Robert & Peter Higgs & David Evans, made for the Span...
Brass, Bronze, Ormolu
$3,773
H 76.78 in W 19.69 in D 13.78 in
ANTIQUE ENGLiSH ARTS & CRAFTS 8 DAY LONGCASE GRANDFATER CLOCK BY MAPLE LONDON
By Maple & Co.
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London A fine late Victorian 8-day longcase (grandfather) clock, retailed by Maple & Co London, dating from around 1890 and crafted in the Arts & Crafts style. This ...
Oak
Large English Porcelain Dinner Service, Minton, circa 1845
Located in New York, NY
With a soft turquoise ground, painted with a fine spray of flowers, with gilt scroll and dash borders. Comprising pair of covered tureens and stands, pair of vegetable tureens, well ...
Porcelain
$1,250,000 / set
H 100.5 in W 36 in D 36 in
A Monumental Pair of French 19th Century Children Urns Torcheres Urn Sculptures
By René Rozet 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Monumental Museum Quality Pair of French 19th Century Figural Gilt and Patinated Bronze Rosso Granite Marble Flambeaux Urns Torcheres, each depicting a pair of standing allegorical...
Granite, Bronze
$18,000
H 25.5 in W 20.5 in D 8 in
French Figural Cherub Gilt Bronze & Marble Candelabra Clock Set, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
French figural cherub gilt bronze and marble three piece clock set flanked by gilt bronze marble sphere six light candelabras, central clock flanked by figural griffons, lower foliag...
Marble, Bronze, Enamel
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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