Unique Hand Carved Black Forest Tree Trunk Grandfather or Longcase Clock w. Bear
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning clock for the collectors of very rare and truly stylish Black Forest antiques.
Brass, Iron
A ‘Black Forest’ linden wood long case clock by Spring of Interlaken
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A ‘Black Forest’ linden wood long case clock by Spring of Interlaken, the square silvered dial enclosed behind a glazed door within an ornate case, surmounted by a carving of William...
Wood
$2,320Sale Price|39% Off
Late 18th Century Liege Burled Walnut Tall Case Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
A stately late 18th century Belgian, Liege, tall case clock case having a period Black Forest clock workings with wooden enameled dial and hand-painted fruit decoration, the original...
Bronze, Enamel, Iron
Vintage Modern German Hermle Black Forest Acrylic Grandfather Clock
By Black Forest
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Modern German Hermle Black Forest Acrylic Cased 3 Chime Tubular Movement Grandfather Clock Decorate your modern living room or office space with this beautiful vintage glass...
Metal
Rustic Black Forest Walnut Grandfather Clock
By Lenzkirch
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Black Forest (19th Century) carved walnut grandfather clock with 3 bears at base, 2 bears on sides, and 1 bear on top.
Walnut
18th century Grandfather , Mantel clock , Black Forest, Germany
By Soft Baroque
Located in Valladolid, ES
Exclusive German watch, Black Forest, SXIX. High quality piece, in turn composed of several structures. The upper part presents the clockwork machinery and the front painted with ri...
Bronze, Gold Leaf
Mobier French 19th c Grandfather Clock
Located in Houston, TX
French carved oak grandfather clock with exceptional carving
Oak
19th Century Rustic Black Forest Grandfather Clock
Located in Queens, NY
19th century rustic Black Forest grandfather clock composed of walnut elaborately carved with oak leaves and bears in high relief (Non-operational).
Metal
Sold
H 83 in W 33 in D 13 in
Amazing Swiss Black Forest Walnut Ancient Ruïn, Palm Trees Grandfather Clock
Located in Lisse, NL
We have discussed (the unicity of) this amazing antique a few times and we have concluded that this Black Forest grandfather clock must have been custom made for a very wealthy trave...
Brass
A ‘Black Forest’ linden wood long case clock by Spring of Interlaken
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A ‘Black Forest’ linden wood long case clock by Spring of Interlaken, the square silvered dial enclosed behind a glazed door within an ornate case, surmounted by a carving of William...
Wood
Sold
H 82 in W 27 in D 16 in
Antique Peter Trauffer Black Forest Longcase Clock with Hand-Carved Fox & Birds
By Peter Trauffer
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique grandfather or longcase clock was done by the renowned Peter Trauffer of Switzerland in approximately 1920 in his signature Black Forest style.
Brass
Swiss “Black Forest” Grandfather Clock, circa 1900
Located in Aspen, CO
Swiss black forest grandfather clock, circa 1900. A very rare three weight grandfather clock carved from walnut surmounted by a large spread winged eagle.
Magnificent Black Forest Carved Walnut Grandfather Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unlike the early 20th C examples which usually have bear carvings, this has a mountain goat, a squirrel a bird and intricate carvings throughout. In very good condition.
Brass
Black Forest Carved Long Case Clock with Bears and Trees, circa 1950
Located in Evergreen, CO
A large and dynamic carved front case featuring trees and playful bears with glass eyes. The brass clock face, with Arabic numerals, brass weights and pendulum offer a stunning contr...
Brass
German Carved Wood Shelf Clock Black Forrest. Lovely Color And Patina.
Located in Buchanan, MI
Handsome 19th Carved Wood Shelf Clock With Musical Movement. German Lovely Color And Patina.
Wood
$5,870
H 82.3 in W 24.8 in D 12.6 in
French Rococo Revival Carved Wooden Grandfather Clock with Cherubs
Located in BŘECLAV, CZ
Exceptional Italian grandfather clock in the French Rococo Revival style, dating to the early 20th century, masterfully crafted from richly stained wood and adorned with highly elabo...
Bronze
$1,675
H 20.87 in W 17.33 in D 11.42 in
Antique Black Forest Carved Cuckoo Clock with Stag Head on Top
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Antique Black Forest Carved Cuckoo Clock with Stag Head A large handcarved wooden cuckoo clock, decorated with hunting accessoires, oak leaves, hare, pheasant and a stag head ...
Wood
$5,088
H 95.67 in W 23.63 in D 10.24 in
Masterful antique English grandfather clock, mahogany, 18th century
Located in Berlin, DE
Masterful antique English grandfather clock, mahogany, 18th century. English grandfather clock, 18th century, mahogany veneer with burl wood mirror, fluted full columns, elaborately...
Metal, Brass, Iron
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
H 87.75 in W 19 in D 111.25 in
Antique Ithaca Clock Co. Tall Case Walnut Grandfather Clock C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced Delivery Rates - See Below or Click “Ask The Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Ithaca Clock Co. Tall Case Walnut Grandfather Clock C1920 Measures - 87 3/4" x 19" x 1...
Wood
$3,680
H 79.9 in W 27.1 in D 12.6 in
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. The design is dominated by flowing acanthus leaves,...
Brass
$2,950
H 95.5 in W 25.5 in D 18 in
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Mahogany 9 Tube Tall Case Grandfather Clock
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Mahogany 9 Tube Tall Case Grandfather Clock Dimensions : 95.5" Tall X 25.5" Wide X 18" Deep This stunning clock was made in the late 19th centur...
Brass
Antique Black Forest hand carved case wall clock
Located in Houston, TX
This handsome clock is beautifully carved with grapes and oak leaves Around the face of the clock. It has the key and pendulum and The spring is good. The face lifts for winding. The...
Oak
18th Century Oak Longcase Clock From Belgium
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb 18th century oak floor clock from the city of namurNamur (belgium) Very beautiful finely carved clock in superb condition with its original mechanism Very beautiful dial of ...
Oak
Black Forest Cuckoo Clock
Located in Nantucket, MA
Carved Walnut Black Forest Cuckoo Clock in form of a Chalet, with applied carved wooden leaves, grapes and bird, circa 1900, with pierced resin hands and numerals. In very fine condi...
Walnut
Antique Black Forest Cuckoo Clock German Wall Clocks
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Collectable Black Forest hand carved cuckoo clock Might need some renovation but structurally in great shape Some of our items are in storage so please check ahead of a viewing to se...
Wood
Hand-Carved Swiss Black Forest Mantle Clock
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Black Forest carved Swiss mantle clock with an eagle attacking a buck chamois, with one escaping below. Heavily carved with "natural" style base featuring rocks, trees, and foliage. ...
Wood
$5,626
H 99.61 in W 27.56 in D 12.21 in
Unique Antique English Grandfather Clock, Mahogany, 18th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
Unique antique English grandfather clock, mahogany, 18th century. English floor clock, 18th century, mahogany veneer with root wood mirror, bead bar strips, turned columns, white ...
Wood, Mahogany
19th Century French Comtoise or Grandfather Clock
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century Country French comtoise, or grandfather clock, with polychrome painted pine case and embossed brass pendulum. Seven day Morbier movement, professionally cleaned and in...
Metal
19th Century Heavily Carved English Oak Grandfather Clock
Located in Round Top, TX
Early 19th-century English oak long-case clock with heavily carved embellishments and rich detail. Turned columns with brass caps frame the beveled glass door and elaborate clock fac...
Oak
$695
H 68.25 in W 17.75 in D 11.25 in
Antique Mission Arts and Crafts Oak Wood Tall Case Grandfather Clock
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique Mission Arts and Crafts Oak Wood Tall Case Grandfather Clock. Clock includes ...
Oak
Rosso Glass Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$13,000
H 28.25 in W 48 in D 14.25 in
Vintage Stereo Phonograph/AM FM Tuner Console, Model: Brionvega rr126 Radiogram
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Brionvega
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Iconic design by the Castiglioni Studio for Brionvega first introduced in 1966. This later example produced circa 1970. This stereo phonograph/AM FM receiver console is fully functio...
Metal
$10,104
H 46 in W 70.9 in D 30.5 in
Gothic Revival Oak Fireplace Mantel with Carved Church Window Panels & Guards
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful Gothic Revival fire-place mantle surround with an amazing presence and patina. If you like Gothic Revival furniture then we are certain you will like this quality made and...
Wood, Oak
$750
H 16.5 in W 23.38 in D 16.75 in
Wooden Hand Crafted Trench Folk Art Toy Castle Medieval Knight, German, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Offered is an absolutely stunning toy castle, it is a beautiful example of early 20th century trench folk art, German handmade craft. The architectural detailing in the crenellated t...
Wood
19th Century black forest centre piece
Located in Martlesham, GB
A lovely quality 19th Century black forest centre piece, having an ornate carved trunk at the centre with a removable glass stem with out swept scalloped edge, a large hunting dog st...
Walnut
$350,000Sale Price|30% Off
H 39.5 in W 58 in D 82 in
Rare Antique 1901 Steinway Model B Rosewood Grand Piano Louis XV Rococo Restored
By Steinway & Sons
Located in Dayton, OH
Fully Restored 1901 Steinway & Sons Model B Louis XV Baroque Rococo Grand Piano – Serial Number 99151, Full 88 key keyboard. The most exquisitely detailed example of a turn of the c...
Fruitwood, Rosewood
$40,523
H 28.35 in W 30.32 in D 12.21 in
Antique Tiffany Studios Adjustable Lamp Base with Later Stained Glass Shade
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Tiffany adjustable bronze lamp base, stamped "Tiffany Studios, New York, 7984", circa 1915. The base was acquired with its current Tiffany Style stained glass shade with Dragonfly mo...
Bronze
$57,000
H 34 in W 53 in D 24 in
Large Pair Patinated Life Size Bronze Statues Sculpture of Regal Big Cats Lions
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Large pair patinated life size bronze statues sculpture of Regal Big Cats Lions. Exceptional detailed high quality Large pair of Patinated bronze statues of Seated lions, outstanding...
Bronze
$56,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 109.5 in W 63.5 in D 21.25 in
Monumental Antique Italian Renaissance Figural Mahogany Bookcases Curio Cabinet
By R.J. Horner & Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
A monumental, rare and exceptional pair of mid 19th Century Italian Renaissance china display cabinets. Drawing inspiration from Italian Baroque, Renaissance and Gothic Architecture...
Glass, Mahogany
19th Century Black Forest Mantel Clock
Located in Martlesham, GB
A lovely quality 19th century black forest mantle clock, the clock dial located at the centre within a farmyard scene consisting of a cockerel at the top and a chicken, baby chick an...
Walnut
$5,335
H 93.31 in W 56.5 in D 84.65 in
ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CIRCA 1860 HAND CARVED BURR WALNUT HALF TESTER CANOPY BEd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely handmade in England Burr Walnut ornately carved Half Tester Canopy bed A very good looking, extremely comfortable and well-made bed, t...
Hardwood
$6,430
H 22.05 in W 18.12 in D 2.76 in
18th Century Carved Wood Altar Model with Original Painting Crucifixion Germany
Located in Epfach, DE
A rare and finely executed altar model, South Germany, circa 1790, conceived as a miniature architectural study for a church high altar, complete with its original painted decoration...
Wood
German Silver Gilt Tea and Coffee Service, circa 1875
Located in New York, NY
Of antique form and decoration, the neck of the kettle with chased masks with fruit and foliage, the lip of the spout with a stylized mask terminating below with another mask. The li...
Silver
$368,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 104 in W 45 in D 6 in
104" Historic Tiffany Window "Crusader", a Warrior Knight, after Mantegna c1890
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Big Flats, NY
Magnificent historic Tiffany Studios framed window, "Crusader", a Warrior Knight, after the 1460 work by Italian Renaissance painter Andrea Mantegna (1431-1506). Incorporating a harm...
Stained Glass
$240,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 45.28 in W 21.66 in D 17.72 in
Fée de Printemps by Mathurin Moreau, Bronze Art Nouveau Sculpture
By Mathurin Moreau
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Fée de Printemps (Spirit of Spring) by Mathurin Moreau (1822-1912) Signature and foundry stamped to base Marked "Exposition universelle de 1889" E. Colin & Cie, Paris foundry
Bronze
$1,958
H 21.66 in W 32.29 in D 16.93 in
Circa 1900's, an Italian, Provincial Style, decorative Bird Cage
Located in London, Park Royal
1900's Italian Provincial Style Decorative Bird Cage with Yellow Stained Glass Windows. Crafted in Italy, this piece offers a blend of rustic charm and delicate artistry, suitable fo...
Wire
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.