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Rosewood Grandfather Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
This magnificent English longcase, or grandfather, clock boasts a fine rosewood case inlaid with an
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Antique 19th Century English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate

Rosewood Grandfather Clock
Rosewood Grandfather Clock
$98,500
H 98 in W 24.75 in D 17.5 in
European Grandfather Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Self standing European large clock, at moment dos not shows the good time. Fantastic patina, sign
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Early 20th Century Italian Belle Époque Grandfather Clocks and Longcase ...

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Metal

European Grandfather Clock
European Grandfather Clock
$2,200
H 78.5 in W 23 in D 21 in
Antique 19th Century Early American Seth Thomas Tall Case Grandfather Clock
By Seth Thomas Clock Company
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful Seth Thomas long case clock, circa first half 19th century. Features an American poplar
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Antique Early 19th Century American Colonial Grandfather Clocks and Long...

Materials

Poplar

Antique 19th Century Early American Seth Thomas Tall Case Grandfather Clock
Antique 19th Century Early American Seth Thomas Tall Case Grandfather Clock
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
H 94 in W 18.5 in D 10.5 in
Tiffany Grandfather Tallcase Clock
Located in Astoria, NY
Tiffany Dutch Baroque Style tallcase clock, with gilt metal face and enameled Roman Numerals
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Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Glass, Wood

Tiffany Grandfather Tallcase Clock
Tiffany Grandfather Tallcase Clock
$2,800 Sale Price
49% Off
H 71 in W 15 in D 10 in
French Provincial Walnut Grandfather Clock
Located in Queens, NY
French Provincial (Mid-18th Century) walnut grandfather clock with fruitwood inlay and fluted sides
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Grandfather Clocks and...

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Glass, Walnut

French Provincial Walnut Grandfather Clock
French Provincial Walnut Grandfather Clock
$12,500
H 97.5 in W 23 in D 14.75 in
Swedish grandfather clock, circa 1790
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
This authentic Swedish grandfather clock, from circa 1790, features its original paint and
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Antique 18th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Glass, Wood

Swedish grandfather clock, circa 1790
Swedish grandfather clock, circa 1790
$2,401
H 48.43 in W 17.72 in D 12.21 in
18th Century German Grandfather Clock
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid 18th century walnut wood framed German 8-Day Grandfather clock. The tall case clock featured a
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Antique 1750s German Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass

18th Century German Grandfather Clock
18th Century German Grandfather Clock
$9,988
H 96 in W 28 in D 18 in
Howard Miller Limited-Edition Grandfather Clock
By Howard Miller
Located in MC Leansville, NC
This Howard Miller Limited-Edition Grandfather Clock is an exquisite timepiece that showcases
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Early 2000s American Other Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Comtoise Grandfather Clock
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century Country French comtoise, or grandfather clock, with polychrome painted pine case and
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Grandfather Clocks and Lon...

Materials

Brass, Enamel

19th Century French Comtoise Grandfather Clock
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century Country French comtoise, or grandfather clock, with polychrome painted pine case and
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Grandfather Clocks and Lon...

Materials

Brass, Enamel

19th Century French Comtoise Grandfather Clock
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century Country French comtoise, or grandfather clock, with pine case and embossed brass
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Grandfather Clocks and Lon...

Materials

Brass, Enamel

19th Century French Comtoise Grandfather Clock
19th Century French Comtoise Grandfather Clock
$2,500
H 89.75 in W 19 in D 11 in
Mini Grandfather Clock Mahogany Sheraton Inlay 1930
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Cute mini Grandfather Clock which stands in at 19 inches tall - 49 CM Very well crafted from
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Vintage 1930s Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century English Japanned Grandfather Clock
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 19th Century English Japanned grandfather clock by Robert Woollan of Glastonbury, with an
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Antique Early 19th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Silver, Brass

Empire Mahogany Grandfather Clock, early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Large Empire grandfather clock with a mahogany-veneered case in the shape of a lyre. The
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Antique Early 19th Century German Empire Grandfather Clocks and Longcase...

Materials

Enamel

Empire Mahogany Grandfather Clock, early 19th Century
Empire Mahogany Grandfather Clock, early 19th Century
$8,403
H 94.49 in W 28.35 in D 13.39 in
Mid century Modern Danish stand clock teak By Westminster clocks copenhagen 1960
By Westminster Clocks
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish stand clock in Teak By Westminster clocks copenhagen 1960 Made in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase ...

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Brass

Early 20th Century Swedish Painted Grandfather Clock
Located in Houston, TX
The Early 20th Century Swedish Painted Grandfather Clock stands as a testament to the exquisite
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

18th Century Walnut Brass Dial Grandfather Clock
Located in Wilson, NC
18th century walnut brass dial grandfather clock, the bonnet has a beautiful broken arch swan neck
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Antique 1770s Scottish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass, Steel, Iron

18th Century Walnut Brass Dial Grandfather Clock
18th Century Walnut Brass Dial Grandfather Clock
$2,695 Sale Price
30% Off
H 85 in W 18.5 in D 9.5 in
French Louis XV Style Ormolu Grandfather Clock
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine 19th century french Louis XV style ormolu-mounted mahogany grandfather clock, having
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

French Louis XV Style Ormolu Grandfather Clock
French Louis XV Style Ormolu Grandfather Clock
$55,722
H 88.59 in W 19.69 in D 11.82 in
Antique English Mahogany Grandfather Clock, circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
8 bells and gongs, this is a magnificent clock in every aspect of its construction.
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Antique Late 19th Century English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

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
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Wood

19th Century Long-Case Grandfather Clock, Sweden
19th Century Long-Case Grandfather Clock, Sweden
$6,740
H 84.5 in W 25.5 in D 10 in
Kienzle Clock Works Louis XV Style Tall Case Clock w/Bronze Figural Top
By Kienzle Clocks
Located in Bridgeport, CT
By Kienzle clock works, Scwennigen-on-Nekar. Patent No. 125605. Made for the European market. A
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Early 20th Century Louis XV Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass, Bronze

18th Century English Grandfather Clock by James Pike
Located in Greven, DE
Antique George III grandfather clock from Newton Abbot England (Newton Abbot) Mahogany circa 1790
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Antique Late 18th Century British Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass

18th Century English Grandfather Clock by James Pike
18th Century English Grandfather Clock by James Pike
$4,742
H 81.5 in W 19.69 in D 10.63 in
Antique Art Nouveau Grandfather Clock, Mahogany Germany, 1900
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique Art Nouveau grandfather clock, Germany 1900. Solid Mahogany wood, finely carved body with
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20th Century German Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Historic antique English grandfather clock, mahogany, 18th century.
Located in Berlin, DE
Historic antique English grandfather clock, mahogany, 18th century. English grandfather clock
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Antique 18th Century English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass

Masterful antique English grandfather clock, mahogany, 18th century
Located in Berlin, DE
Masterful antique English grandfather clock, mahogany, 18th century. English grandfather clock
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Antique 18th Century English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Metal, Brass, Iron

Unique Antique English Grandfather Clock, Mahogany, 18th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
Unique antique English grandfather clock, mahogany, 18th century. English floor clock, 18th
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Antique 18th Century English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

French Late 19th Century Louis XV Grandfather Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French late 19th century Louis XV grandfather clock.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Wood

French Late 19th Century Louis XV Grandfather Clock
French Late 19th Century Louis XV Grandfather Clock
$62,000
H 89.5 in W 19.5 in D 10 in
Beautiful Antique English Grandfather Clock, Oak, 19th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful antique English grandfather clock, oak, 19th century. English floor clock, oak with
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Antique 19th Century English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Oak

Antique French Provincial Grandfather Clock, Circa 1870-1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French provincial grandfather clock, circa 1870-1880.
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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Grandfather Clocks an...

Materials

Wood

19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Crotch Maple Grandfather Clock
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome 19th century Austrian Biedermeier crotch maple grandfather clock. Beautiful wood grain and
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Grandfather Clocks and Longcas...

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Maple

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
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Antique 18th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Oak

Oak Cased Grandfather Clock by Benjamin Lamprey, Burford
Oak Cased Grandfather Clock by Benjamin Lamprey, Burford
$2,019 / item
H 80.32 in W 20.87 in D 11.42 in
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
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Antique 19th Century English Chippendale Grandfather Clocks and Longcase...

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Metal

19th Century English Chippendale Long Case Grandfather Clock
19th Century English Chippendale Long Case Grandfather Clock
$7,392 Sale Price
40% Off
H 83 in W 17 in D 11 in
Original Painted Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock, circa 1840
Located in Round Top, TX
Swedish mora grandfather clocks are noted by their gentle curves and classic style as seen in this
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Longca...

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Pine, Paint

19th Century Swedish Ántique Grandfather Clock Tall Case Clock Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Folk Art tall case clock from Luleå Norrbotten, Northern Sweden. Made in wood. Nice
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Grandfather Clocks and Longc...

Materials

Pine

Beautiful Antique English Grandfather Clock, Mahogany, 19th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful antique English grandfather clock, mahogany, 19th century. English floor clock, oak
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase C...

Materials

Oak, Mahogany

Unique Antique English Grandfather Clock, Mahogany, 18th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
Unique antique English grandfather clock, mahogany, 18th century. English floor clock, 18th
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Antique 18th Century English Victorian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase C...

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

French 18th Century Coromandel and Ormolu Grandfather Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A magnificent large scale French 18th century Coromandel and ormolu Grandfather Clock, by André
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Antique 18th Century French Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Arne Hovmand-Olsen Grandfather Clock 1965 in Teak
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Arne Hovmand-Olsen, conical shaped Grandfarher clock 1965. With brass hands and brass hour marks
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longc...

Materials

Brass

Arne Hovmand-Olsen Grandfather Clock 1965 in Teak
Arne Hovmand-Olsen Grandfather Clock 1965 in Teak
$4,502
H 68.9 in W 17.52 in D 10.44 in
French 19th Century Louis XV St. Grandfather Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, and ormolu grandfather clock. The clock is raised by a fine scalloped shaped kingwood base with a
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Vintage Howard Miller Grandfather Clock, Westminster Chime - 78" High
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Howard Miller Cameron 610-185 Grandfather Clock This floor clock features glass panels on three
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20th Century American Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Walnut

Superb 19th Century Grandfather Clock by Haentges Freres
By Haentges Freres
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Re´gulateur de Parquet" Grandfather longcase Clock by Haentges Freres. The drum case mounted with
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Grandfather Clocks and Longca...

Materials

Ormolu

Late 18th Century Rococo Grandfather Clock signed Hans Wessman
By Hans Wessman
Located in Ljungby, SE
A high-class Rococo grandfather clock made in Stockholm, Sweden in the 1780s. The clock features
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Grandfather Clocks and Longcase...

Materials

Pine

Antique English Chinoiserie Lacquer Grandfather Clock, Circa 1820-1840.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Chinoiserie Lacquer Grandfather Clock, Circa 1820-1840.
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Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Grandfather Clocks and Lo...

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Wood, Lacquer

19th C. Swedish Fryksdahl Grandfather Clock, 7.5 Ft Tall
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Fryksdahl floor clock from the 19th century. This antique Fryksdahl clock from Sweden
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Wood

Antique George III Mahogany Inlaid Eight Day Grandfather Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III mahogany inlaid eight day grandfather clock with a swan neck pediment original
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Antique 19th Century English George III Grandfather Clocks and Longcase ...

Materials

Other

Beautiful Antique English Grandfather Clock, root wood, 19th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful antique English grandfather clock, root wood, around 1800 walnut/burr wood. Case with
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Antique 19th Century English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Oak

The Walden Ridge Ridgeway Grandfather Clock Oak Tall Case
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Walden Ridge Ridgeway Grandfather Clock Oak Tall Case. Item features serial # 8206809, solid
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Vintage 1980s Chippendale Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Glass, Oak

Green Painted Pine Grandfather Clock, Denmark circa 1840-60
Located in Round Top, TX
highlights of this delightful grandfather clock that stands just over 6' tall. Take a close look at the
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Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Longcas...

Materials

Pine, Paint

French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Oak Grandfather Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant Danish 18th century Louis XVI period oak grandfather clock. The clock is raised by
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Cl...

Materials

Oak

French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Oak Grandfather Clock
French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Oak Grandfather Clock
$14,900
H 93.75 in W 22.25 in D 12.25 in
Wonderful English 18th-19th Century Red Chinoiserie Grandfather Clock
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
English late 18th-early 19th century red chinoiserie grandfathers clock. Brass dial inscribed Jan
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Antique Late 18th Century English Chinoiserie Grandfather Clocks and Lon...

Materials

Metal

Antique Original Blue Painted Grandfather Clock, Sweden Dated 1844
Located in Round Top, TX
Hand painted grandfather clock with exceptional original soft blue painted finish accented in red
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Longca...

Materials

Metal

Swedish Fryksdahl Grandfather Clock with Raised Base, circa 1820s
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Fryksdahl grandfather clock, raised on feet, from the 19th century. This antique
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Glass, Wood

Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Figured Mahogany Grandfather Clock with
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian figured Grandfather clock with a painted arched dial moon
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase C...

Materials

Other

18th Century Oak 8 Day Grandfather Clock by Richard Houton
Located in King's Lynn, GB
Grandfather Clock/ long case clock of slender proportions by Richard Houton Of Oversly Green with an 8 day
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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Cl...

Materials

Brass

Mid 19th Century English Grandfather Clock with Painted Round Dial
Located in Greven, DE
Antique English grandfather clock with painted dial in mahogany case The case stands on small
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Mahogany

Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Stickley School Oak Grandfather Clock C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
& Crafts Mission Stickley School Oak Open Escapement Grandfather Clock with Stylized Feet, C1910 Measures
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Early 20th Century American Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Oak

Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Stickley School Oak Grandfather Clock C1910
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Stickley School Oak Grandfather Clock C1910
$2,120 Sale Price
20% Off
H 80.75 in W 23.25 in D 1,375 in
1890s Arts and Crafts Advertising Grandfather Clock and Cabinet
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a very rare and unusual Arts and Crafts advertising clock display cabinet. It reads.. Time
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Antique Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Grandfather Clocks an...

Materials

Wood

Antique Dutch Marquetry "Pieter Paulus" Amsterdam Grandfather Clock, Circa 1730.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Dutch Marquetry Grandfather Clock, Dial and Movement made by Pieter Paulus, Amsterdam
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Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Satinwood, Walnut

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Brown Grandfather Clock For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the brown grandfather clock you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A brown grandfather clock — often made from wood, metal and softwood — can elevate any home. There are 1480 variations of the antique or vintage brown grandfather clock you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect brown grandfather clock — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A brown grandfather clock, designed in the Georgian, Victorian or Rococo style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made brown grandfather clock over the years, but those crafted by Howard Miller, Herschede Clock Co. and George Nelson are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Brown Grandfather Clock?

A brown grandfather clock can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,249, while the lowest priced sells for $450 and the highest can go for as much as $248,500.

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.

Questions About Brown Grandfather Clock
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Antique grandfather clocks tend to be more valuable than contemporary ones. Even if it doesn't work, an antique grandfather clock can be worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, as long as it's in good condition.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The moon on a grandfather clock is a dial that allows you to track the phases of the moon. It features 28 different points corresponding to the 28 days of a lunar cycle. Find a variety of grandfather clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A tubular chime grandfather clock has a very rich sound that is deeper and holds on longer than chime rod mechanical clocks. As the name implies, grandfather clocks strike a chime. A tubular chime is shaped like a tube with an open center, whereas chime clocks do not have that added center space. Shop a collection of grandfather clocks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A grandfather clock's worth is dependent on its condition, maker, material, and age. On 1stDibs, a grandfather clock costs anywhere from $595 to $197,632.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Golden Age of grandfather clocks is the name of the period of time during which the earliest grandfather and longcase clocks were made. It began in the 1660s and lasted until the 1730s. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique grandfather clocks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Grandfather clocks have been manufactured by different makers for hundreds of years, so the first step to find out if yours is a real antique is to look for the maker’s mark. The company name could be engraved on the face of the clock or somewhere inside. You might also find a copyright or identifying numbers which you can use to look up the date of manufacture. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of expertly-vetted antique grandfather clocks from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A mini grandfather clock is called a grandmother clock. It shares the same basic stylistic features as a traditional grandfather clock but usually has a narrower case and is under 6 feet, 3 inches tall. On 1stDibs, find a range of grandmother clocks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A hanging grandfather clock is sometimes called a long case or tall case clock. The name comes from the fact that the clock has the same elongated body as a grandfather clock. Its dimensions are necessary to accommodate a swinging pendulum. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of grandfather clocks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Howard Miller grandfather clocks can be identified by a label located on the back of the clock, or inside of the front door or the inside of the back panel behind the movement. Older models may have “Made in Germany” on the label. Find a variety of authentic Howard Miller grandfather clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Old grandfather clocks are worth anywhere from a few hundred dollars to $100,000, on average. A high quality, full functioning antique grandfather clock will fetch around $3,000. Those that are highly detailed will typically garner higher prices.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Most historians believe that early grandfather clocks were 6 feet tall because the long case was required to hold a pendulum of adequate length to power their movement. Some clocks are even larger, though this is likely to give them a more substantial, decorative look. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of grandfather clocks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    To get your grandfather clock to chime correctly, you must wait until the next hour count and note how many hours the clock chimes and then move the hour hand to the hour the clock chimed. Then you can reset the clock to the proper time.
    1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    You can get your grandfather clock to chime correctly in a few easy steps. Firstly, wait for the next hour to chime on the clock. After that, count how many hours your grandfather clock chimes. With your finger, move the hour hand to the number of the hour count, and reset the time clock to the correct time. If you don’t feel confident in trying this by yourself, get in touch with an antiques appraiser or related professional for help. Find a variety of grandfather clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 5, 2024
    To determine the value of a Howard Miller grandfather clock, look for the serial number and check trusted online resources and auction houses to see the sales prices of pieces of similar age and style. This should at least help provide an estimate with respect to how much your item is worth. Keep in mind that the age, rarity and condition of any antique or vintage clock will also impact its value.

    Your Howard Miller clock may have a label that is affixed to the back of the clock or is tucked inside the case on the back or side. The clock's model and serial number will appear on this label. If you're able to hunt down and consult vintage trade catalogs, these numbers will be of help in identifying the clock.

    If the original parts of your Howard Miller grandfather clock have been replaced or repaired, this will also be a factor in determining its value. Because there is a range of aspects that can affect the value of your grandfather clock or any other antique, it's typically a good idea to have a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer evaluate a clock. An expert can properly assess the condition of your clock and likely give you a clear picture of how much it's worth.

    On 1stDibs, shop a variety of vintage Howard Miller grandfather clocks, wall clocks and table clocks.

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The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.

8 Ways to Breathe New Life into a Space with Plants

The pair behind the Instagram account @houseplantclub share their tips for making any room of the house gloriously green.

Paris Gallerist Sandy Toupenet Gets Fired Up over 20th-Century Ceramics and Inventive New Makers

Her space on the city’s Left Bank mixes mid-century pieces by the likes of Jean Cocteau and Pablo Picasso with whimsical contemporary creations.