What is considered a grandmother clock?

A grandmother clock is one that is shorter than a grandfather clock. It stands less than 6’3” tall and has a slimmer case. As it takes up less space than a grandfather clock, a grandmother clock is a great choice for halls, foyers and smaller rooms. Shop a collection of grandmother clocks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What is the difference between a grandmother clock and a granddaughter clock?

The difference between a grandmother clock and a granddaughter clock is height. A grandmother clock is a longcase clock that is usually around 60 to 72 inches tall, while a granddaughter clock is one that is 36 to 60 inches high. Both are shorter than a grandfather clock, which typically measures 73 to 90 inches in height. Explore a diverse assortment of grandmother and granddaughter clocks on 1stDibs.

How can you tell the age of a grandmother clock?

To tell the age of a grandmother clock, research its maker using trusted online resources. If you're unsure who produced your clock, look on the inside and back for a maker's marking. Many makers dated their grandmother clocks in some fashion. Depending on the maker, there may be a serial number, movement number or date code that you can use to determine your clock's year of production. By learning how to date clocks produced by your piece's manufacturer, you should be able to at least estimate its age. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer examine your clock and date it for you. Find a range of grandmother clocks on 1stDibs.

How do I tell if a clock is an antique French clock?

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.

How can I spot an antique clock?

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.

What is an antique bracket clock?

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.

How do I identify my antique clock?

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.

How do I know if my antique clock is valuable?

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.

Are old antique clocks worth anything?

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.

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Edwardian Mahogany Grandmother Clock

$4,425

Edwardian Mahogany Grandmother Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

Edwardian mahogany Grandmother clock standing on a stepped base with inset roundel, break arch pediment with long trunk door.

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1910s English Edwardian Antique Grandmothers Clock

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Mahogany

Edwardian Walnut Weight Driven Grandmother Clock

$6,127

Edwardian Walnut Weight Driven Grandmother Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

Edwardian walnut cased grandmother clock Edwardian Grandmother clock housed in a walnut case with raised plinth and standing on bracket feet.

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1910s English Edwardian Antique Grandmothers Clock

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Walnut

Mahogany cased eight day grandmother clock

$4,629Sale Price|20% Off

Mahogany cased eight day grandmother clock

Located in Cheshire, GB

Mahogany cased grandmother clock, the moulded hood to the brass dial engraved with gilt-metal Roman numerals and decorated foliated face.

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Early 20th Century British Antique Grandmothers Clock

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Wood

Winterhalder & Hofmeier Schwarzenbach Chinoiserie Small Grandmother Clock

$1,763

Winterhalder & Hofmeier Schwarzenbach Chinoiserie Small Grandmother Clock

Located in Lowestoft, GB

Smaller than your average grandmother clock and larger than your typical granddaughter clock, an unusual example.

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Early 20th Century European Chinoiserie Antique Grandmothers Clock

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Pine

Westminster Chiming Grandmother Clock in a Mahogany Case

$2,900

Westminster Chiming Grandmother Clock in a Mahogany Case

Located in Montreal, QC

This grandmother clock has a spring-driven, three train, chiming movement, facilitating the Westminster chime on a nest of gong rods.

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Early 20th Century English Georgian Antique Grandmothers Clock

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Brass

Chippendale Style Mahogany Grandmother Clock, Late 19th Century

$7,956

Chippendale Style Mahogany Grandmother Clock, Late 19th Century

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality late 19th century mahogany Chippendale revival mahogany grandmother clock, having wonderful carved blind fret work decoration to the swan neck pediment hood, a br...

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Late 19th Century English Chippendale Antique Grandmothers Clock

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Mahogany

Fine Quality antique Oak 8 Day Chiming Grandmother Clock

$1,466

Fine Quality antique Oak 8 Day Chiming Grandmother Clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Fine Quality antique Oak 8 Day Chiming Grandmother Clock, having a superb quality oak case with beautiful carved detail, fine barley twist columns to the sides of the silvered dial w...

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Early 20th Century Antique Grandmothers Clock

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Oak

Edwardian English Chippendale Style Miniature Grandfather / Grandmother Clock

$8,826

Edwardian English Chippendale Style Miniature Grandfather / Grandmother Clock

Located in Dublin, IE

An attractive late 19th century miniature Grandfather longcase clock sometimes referred to as a Grandmother clock.

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1890s English Edwardian Antique Grandmothers Clock

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Brass

Joseph Spandlow Brandon English Grandmother Clock in Mahogany Case

$2,200

Joseph Spandlow Brandon English Grandmother Clock in Mahogany Case

Located in Milford, NH

A fine English George III style grandmother clock in a hand carved mahogany case by Joseph Spandlow (aka Spondlow) of Brandon, with a split pediment scrollwork crest with rosettes an...

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Early 20th Century English George III Antique Grandmothers Clock

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Brass

Federal Style Grandmother's Clock with Sailing Ship Motif

$30,000

Federal Style Grandmother's Clock with Sailing Ship Motif

Located in Asheville, NC

This fine antique American Federal style grandmother's long case clock features book matched crotch grain mahogany and walnut case with bracket feet, and a chamfered block base.

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19th Century American Antique Grandmothers Clock

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Mahogany, Satinwood

George II Walnut And Oak Grandmother Clock

$6,800

George II Walnut And Oak Grandmother Clock

Located in Essex, MA

With arched bonnet with glazed door enclosing a brass clock face. Waisted burl walnut pendulum door and conforming base and ending on bracket feet. With weights and pendulum. Key.

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1740s English George II Antique Grandmothers Clock

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Brass

Quality antique 8 day chiming triple weight longcase clock

$3,767

Quality antique 8 day chiming triple weight longcase clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Quality Antique Oak 8 Day Chiming Grandmother Clock, having a quality oak case with a single long oak door opening to reveal the original triple weights having an oak arched shape to...

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Early 1900s Antique Grandmothers Clock

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Brass

19th C. Swedish Carved Pine Wood Clock Grandmother Grandfather Long Case Antique

$8,400Sale Price|20% Off

19th C. Swedish Carved Pine Wood Clock Grandmother Grandfather Long Case Antique

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Swedish Carved Pine Wood Clock Grandmother Grandfather Long Case Antique .

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Grandmothers Clock

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Metal

Scandinavian Grandchild Clock with Painted Flowers Decorations

$1,400Sale Price|20% Off

Scandinavian Grandchild Clock with Painted Flowers Decorations

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Due to the very particular measurements of this clock, this type of clocks are very rare and are referred to as a "Grandchild" or "Grandmother" The clock has been modified within the...

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Late 19th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Antique Grandmothers Clock

Materials

Brass

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Edwardian Westminster Chiming Grandmother Clock

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H 61 in W 12.5 in D 9 in

Edwardian Westminster Chiming Grandmother Clock

Located in Norwich, Norfolk

Edwardian Grandmother clock with Pagoda top and chinoiserie decoration on a black ground.

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1910s German Edwardian Antique Grandmothers Clock

Late 19th Century Mahogany Grandmother Clock

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H 0.62 in W 12.6 in D 8.67 in

Late 19th Century Mahogany Grandmother Clock

Located in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire

A lovely late 19th century mahogany grandmother clock with an eight day fusee movement.

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1880s English Late Victorian Antique Grandmothers Clock

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Mahogany

Rare Mora Swedish Grandmother Floor Clock, 1854, Original Finish

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H 74 in W 22 in D 16.75 in

Rare Mora Swedish Grandmother Floor Clock, 1854, Original Finish

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Rare Swedish floor clock, wood carved with ornate finial top. Original finish. The clock opens on the front. The face of the clock has a marking "Maj" and the date "1854" is painted ...

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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandmothers Clock

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Wood, Paint, Glass

Mahogany Grandmother Clock

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H 59.375 in W 11.5 in D 7.375 in

Mahogany Grandmother Clock

Located in New Orleans, LA

This slender and dignified mahogany grandmother clock has an understated charm. Crafted of luxurious Cuban mahogany, this extremely rare clock is perfectly proportioned, with classic...

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Early 20th Century Antique Grandmothers Clock

Chippendale influenced Grandmother clock

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H 59 in W 12 in D 8.5 in

Chippendale influenced Grandmother clock

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality Mahogany Chippendale influenced eight day striking Grandmother clock. Having carved and blind fretwork decoration, flamed Mahogany panels to the door and base and...

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1910s English Chippendale Antique Grandmothers Clock

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Mahogany

c.1910 Oak Grandmother Clock

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H 58 in W 11 in D 8 in

c.1910 Oak Grandmother Clock

Located in Highwood, IL

Oak grandmother clock made by Hamburg American Clock Co. a German company (1883-1929).

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Early 20th Century German Antique Grandmothers Clock

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Oak

Chinoiserie Lacquered Grandmother Clock

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H 72 in W 14.75 in D 10 in

Chinoiserie Lacquered Grandmother Clock

Located in Hixson, TN

Chinoiserie lacquered grandmother clock. Wonderful detail and color applied.

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Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Grandmothers Clock

Walnut Cased Grandmother Clock

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H 58 in W 12 in D 8.5 in

Walnut Cased Grandmother Clock

Located in Cheshire, GB

Walnut cased grandmother clock, the arched hood to the brass dial engraved with gilt-metal Roman numerals and decorated foliated face, with chime/silent leaver.

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Early 20th Century British Antique Grandmothers Clock

Oak Cased Grandmother Clock

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H 66 in W 13.5 in D 9 in

Oak Cased Grandmother Clock

Located in Cheshire, GB

Oak cased grandmother clock, the three train movement by Junghans, the silvered chapter ring with Roman and Arabic numerals, with scroll and floral cast spandrel mounted corners.

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Early 20th Century British Antique Grandmothers Clock

Oak Cased Grandmother Clock

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H 64.5 in W 18 in D 11 in

Oak Cased Grandmother Clock

Located in Cheshire, GB

Oak cased grandmother clock by Patterson London, having eight day two train weight driven movement chiming on a bell.

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Late 19th Century British Antique Grandmothers Clock

Oak Cased Grandmother Clock

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H 71 in W 16 in D 10.5 in

Oak Cased Grandmother Clock

Located in Cheshire, GB

Oak cased grandmother clock, the arched hood to the brass dial engraved with gilt-metal Roman numerals and decorated foliated face with auxiliary dial for setting the striking chime ...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Grandmothers Clock

Japanned Eight Day Grandmother Clock

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H 57.5 in W 11.5 in D 8 in

Japanned Eight Day Grandmother Clock

Located in Cheshire, GB

Cream japanned grandmother clock, Elliott London. The eight-day movement striking on gongs to the silvered dial with roman numerals.

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Early 20th Century British Antique Grandmothers Clock

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Paint

Queen Anne Style Walnut Grandmother Clock

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H 68.12 in W 13.39 in D 8.67 in

Queen Anne Style Walnut Grandmother Clock

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality Queen Anne style, burr walnut grandmother clock. Having a swan neck pediment, a silvered arch dial clock face, with three train striking movement.

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Late 19th Century English Queen Anne Antique Grandmothers Clock

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Walnut

Grandmother Clock in the Chippendale Style

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H 72 in W 12.5 in D 8.5 in

Grandmother Clock in the Chippendale Style

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality mahogany Chippendale style Grandmother clock, having a swan neck pediment to the hood, a brass faced eight day movement with a moon phase.

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Early 1900s English Chippendale Antique Grandmothers Clock

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Mahogany

Chinoiserie Decorated Westminster Chiming Grandmother Clock

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H 59 in W 12.5 in D 9.75 in

Chinoiserie Decorated Westminster Chiming Grandmother Clock

By William Greenwood & Sons

Located in Norwich, GB

Elegant Grandmother clock standing on a raised, moulded plinth surmounted by a ribbed pagoda and central finial.

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1920s English Other Antique Grandmothers Clock

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Wood

Edwardian Weight Driven Chinoiserie Decorated Grandmother Clock

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H 60 in W 12.5 in D 9 in

Edwardian Weight Driven Chinoiserie Decorated Grandmother Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

Edwardian weight driven chinoiserie decorated grandmother clock. Edwardian Grandmother clock housed in a pagoda top case with raised Chinoiserie decoration on a black backgrou...

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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Grandmothers Clock

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Fruitwood

Antique quality brass arched dial grandmother clock

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H 64.57 in W 12.21 in D 8.67 in

Antique quality brass arched dial grandmother clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Antique quality brass arched dial grandmother clock having a quality brass arched dial with a silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals, original hands, eight day chiming movement, b...

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Early 20th Century Antique Grandmothers Clock

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Brass

Antique quality oak brass face grandmother clock

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H 61.42 in W 14.38 in D 7.88 in

Antique quality oak brass face grandmother clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Antique quality oak brass face grandmother clock having a quality brass dial silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals, original hands, eight day movement striking the hour and half ...

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Early 20th Century Antique Grandmothers Clock

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Brass

Quality Antique Oak eight Day Chiming Grandmother Clock

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H 67.33 in W 14.18 in D 8.67 in

Quality Antique Oak eight Day Chiming Grandmother Clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Quality Antique Oak eight Day Chiming Grandmother Clock having a quality oak case with carved mouldings and fine barley twist columns, with an ornate dial and a arched brass face wit...

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Early 20th Century Antique Grandmothers Clock

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Oak

Antique Quality Oak Brass Face Chiming Grandmother Clock

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H 76.19 in W 16.54 in D 10.63 in

Antique Quality Oak Brass Face Chiming Grandmother Clock

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique quality oak brass face chiming grandmother clock having a brass arched dial with original hands, 8 day movement chiming every 15 minutes, original 3 brass weights and pendulu...

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Early 20th Century English Antique Grandmothers Clock

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Brass

Antique Diminutive German Caldwell & Co. Mahogany Grandmother's Clock, c1900

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H 66 in W 14.75 in D 9 in

Antique Diminutive German Caldwell & Co. Mahogany Grandmother's Clock, c1900

By J.E. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique grandmother's clock by J.E. Caldwell & Co. offers diminutive form with mahogany case with domed hood having moon phase dial over face with foliate cast filigree decoration...

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Early 20th Century American Antique Grandmothers Clock

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Metal

Outstanding Quality Antique Mahogany 8 Day Chiming Grandmother Clock

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H 70.08 in W 13.39 in D 10.83 in

Outstanding Quality Antique Mahogany 8 Day Chiming Grandmother Clock

Located in Suffolk, GB

Outstanding quality antique mahogany 8 day chiming grandmother clock having an outstanding quality mahogany case with a long bevelled edge glass door, brass arched dial with original...

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Early 20th Century English George III Antique Grandmothers Clock

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Other

Fine Quality Antique Oak 8 Day Chiming Grandmother Clock

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H 68.9 in W 14.18 in D 9.85 in

Fine Quality Antique Oak 8 Day Chiming Grandmother Clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Fine Quality Antique Oak 8 Day Chiming Grandmother Clock having a quality oak case with carved mouldings and fine barley twist columns, with an ornate dial and a arched brass face wi...

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Early 20th Century Antique Grandmothers Clock

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Brass

Fine Quality Antique Oak 8 Day Chiming Grandmother Clock

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H 66.15 in W 15.75 in D 10.24 in L 66.15 in

Fine Quality Antique Oak 8 Day Chiming Grandmother Clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Fine Quality Antique Oak 8 Day Chiming Grandmother Clock, having a quality oak case with carved mouldings and fine barley twist columns, with an ornate dial and a arched brass face w...

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Early 20th Century Antique Grandmothers Clock

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Brass

Fine Quality Antique Oak 8 Day Chiming Grandmother Clock

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H 68.51 in W 13.98 in D 7.88 in

Fine Quality Antique Oak 8 Day Chiming Grandmother Clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Fine Quality Antique Oak 8 Day Chiming Grandmother Clock having a superb quality oak case with carved mouldings and fine barley twist columns, quality square feet with an ornate dial...

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Early 20th Century Antique Grandmothers Clock

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Brass

Antique Quality Oak Brass Face Eight Day Chiming Grandmother Clock

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H 66.15 in W 14.38 in D 8.27 in

Antique Quality Oak Brass Face Eight Day Chiming Grandmother Clock

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique quality oak brass face Eight day chiming grandmother clock having a quality brass face with original hands, eight day chiming movement every fifteen minute, lovely Jacobean...

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Early 20th Century English Antique Grandmothers Clock

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Brass

Outstanding Quality Antique Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Grandmother Clock

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H 64.18 in W 13 in D 8.27 in

Outstanding Quality Antique Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Grandmother Clock

Located in Suffolk, GB

Outstanding quality antique chippendale style carved mahogany grandmother clock with the case being a quality and outstandingly carved example with a carved mahogany swan neck pedime...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Grandmothers Clock

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Other

Outstanding Quality Antique Mahogany Eight Day Triple Chiming Grandmother Clock

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H 67.92 in W 13.19 in D 8.27 in

Outstanding Quality Antique Mahogany Eight Day Triple Chiming Grandmother Clock

Located in Suffolk, GB

Outstanding quality antique mahogany eight day triple chiming Grandmother clock having an outstanding quality mahogany case with a shaped arched top glazed and mahogany door flanked ...

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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Antique Grandmothers Clock

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Other

Fine quality antique Edwardian burr walnut grandmother clock by Mappin and Webb

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H 68.9 in W 14.18 in D 9.85 in

Fine quality antique Edwardian burr walnut grandmother clock by Mappin and Webb

Located in Ipswich, GB

Fine Quality Antique Edwardian burr walnut 8 Day Chiming Grandmother Clock by Mappin and Webb, having a quality burr walnut case with feather banded borders, with an ornate brass dia...

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Early 20th Century British Antique Grandmothers Clock

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Brass

Outstanding Quality Antique Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Grandmother Clock

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H 64.18 in W 13 in D 8.47 in

Outstanding Quality Antique Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Grandmother Clock

Located in Suffolk, GB

Outstanding quality antique chippendale style carved mahogany grandmother clock with the case being a quality and outstandingly carved example with a carved mahogany swan neck pedime...

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19th Century English Chippendale Antique Grandmothers Clock

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Mahogany

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Antique Grandmothers Clock For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique grandmothers clock you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each antique grandmothers clock for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and metal. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique grandmothers clock — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique grandmothers clock is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique grandmothers clock over the years, but those crafted by J.E. Caldwell & Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Grandmothers Clock?

Prices for an antique grandmothers clock can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,320 and can go as high as $30,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,424.

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 Grandmothers Clock

What is considered a grandmother clock?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A grandmother clock is one that is shorter than a grandfather clock. It stands less than 6’3” tall and has a slimmer case. As it takes up less space than a grandfather clock, a grandmother clock is a great choice for halls, foyers and smaller rooms. Shop a collection of grandmother clocks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What is the difference between a grandmother clock and a granddaughter clock?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
The difference between a grandmother clock and a granddaughter clock is height. A grandmother clock is a longcase clock that is usually around 60 to 72 inches tall, while a granddaughter clock is one that is 36 to 60 inches high. Both are shorter than a grandfather clock, which typically measures 73 to 90 inches in height. Explore a diverse assortment of grandmother and granddaughter clocks on 1stDibs.
How can you tell the age of a grandmother clock?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
To tell the age of a grandmother clock, research its maker using trusted online resources. If you're unsure who produced your clock, look on the inside and back for a maker's marking. Many makers dated their grandmother clocks in some fashion. Depending on the maker, there may be a serial number, movement number or date code that you can use to determine your clock's year of production. By learning how to date clocks produced by your piece's manufacturer, you should be able to at least estimate its age. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer examine your clock and date it for you. Find a range of grandmother clocks on 1stDibs.
How do I tell if a clock is an antique French clock?
1 Answer
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.
How can I spot an antique clock?
1 Answer
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.
What is an antique bracket clock?
1 Answer
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.
How do I identify my antique clock?
1 Answer
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.
How do I know if my antique clock is valuable?
1 Answer
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.
Are old antique clocks worth anything?
1 Answer
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.