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English Grandfather Walnut Clock, 18th Century
English Grandfather Walnut Clock, 18th Century

English Grandfather Walnut Clock, 18th Century

Located in Lisbon, PT

For sale on 1stdibs an English grandfather walnut clock from the 18th century by Monkhouse, London

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Antique 18th Century English George III Grandfather Clocks and Longcase ...

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Walnut

Enormous 19th Century English Tall Case Clock
Enormous 19th Century English Tall Case Clock

Enormous 19th Century English Tall Case Clock

By Joseph Jennens

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The clock is formed with an elaborate richly carved case featuring elaborate fret work and exotic

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Antique 19th Century English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Metal, Brass

English Grandfather Clock with Red Chinoiserie Motifs, 18th Century
English Grandfather Clock with Red Chinoiserie Motifs, 18th Century

English Grandfather Clock with Red Chinoiserie Motifs, 18th Century

By Francis Marshall 1

Located in Lisbon, PT

English Grandfather Clock with Red Chinoiserie Motifs from the 18th Century. This George III

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Antique 18th Century English George III Grandfather Clocks and Longcase ...

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Wood

Late 18th Century English Chinoiserie Tall Case Clock
Late 18th Century English Chinoiserie Tall Case Clock

Late 18th Century English Chinoiserie Tall Case Clock

By Ralph Norman

Located in Hudson, NY

Standing just under 7 1/2 feet - this incredible tall case or grandfather clock was made in the mid

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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Grandfather Clocks and Long...

Good and Attractive English Walnut Clock by William Upjohn, circa 1730
Good and Attractive English Walnut Clock by William Upjohn, circa 1730

Good and Attractive English Walnut Clock by William Upjohn, circa 1730

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A good and attractive English walnut longcase clock with moon phase by William Upjohn, circa 1730

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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Cl...

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Walnut

Mahogany Chippendale English Tall Case Clock with Tides, England, Thos. Pierce
Mahogany Chippendale English Tall Case Clock with Tides, England, Thos. Pierce

Mahogany Chippendale English Tall Case Clock with Tides, England, Thos. Pierce

Located in Providence, RI

This clock is composed of heavy, dense, striped Cuban mahogany. Note the wood quality of the large

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Antique Late 18th Century English Chippendale Grandfather Clocks and Lon...

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Mahogany

18th Century English Tall Case Grandfather Clock, Brass Face, Mahogany, London
18th Century English Tall Case Grandfather Clock, Brass Face, Mahogany, London

18th Century English Tall Case Grandfather Clock, Brass Face, Mahogany, London

Located in Seattle, WA

Handsome and elegant tall case grandfather clock in beautiful rich plum mahogany, difficult to

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Antique Late 18th Century English Chippendale Grandfather Clocks and Lon...

Materials

Mahogany

A Late 19th Century English Red Lacquered and Brass Chinoiserie Long Case Clock
A Late 19th Century English Red Lacquered and Brass Chinoiserie Long Case Clock

A Late 19th Century English Red Lacquered and Brass Chinoiserie Long Case Clock

Located in Armadale, Victoria

The arched door of the upright rectangular waist opening to an eight day bell strike movement with an anchor escapement rising to a concave cornice supporting a hood with side access...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Grandfather Clocks and Lon...

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Brass

An English 19th c. Longcase / Grandfather Clock
An English 19th c. Longcase / Grandfather Clock

An English 19th c. Longcase / Grandfather Clock

By Maple & Co.

Located in Miami, FL

An English 19th c. Longcase / Grandfather Musical Clock with Inlaid Case.

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Antique 19th Century English Clocks

A 19th c. English Musical Longcase / Grandfather Clock
A 19th c. English Musical Longcase / Grandfather Clock

A 19th c. English Musical Longcase / Grandfather Clock

Located in Miami, FL

A 19th c. English Musical Longcase / Grandfather Clock of Architectural form

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Antique 19th Century British Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

A 19th c. Carved  English Musical Longcase / Grandfather Clock
A 19th c. Carved  English Musical Longcase / Grandfather Clock

A 19th c. Carved English Musical Longcase / Grandfather Clock

Located in Miami, FL

A 19th c. Carved English Musical Longcase / Grandfather Clock. The clock is profusely

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Antique 19th Century English Clocks

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Oak

Early 19th Century English Mahogany Brass Arched Dial Longcase Clock
Early 19th Century English Mahogany Brass Arched Dial Longcase Clock

Early 19th Century English Mahogany Brass Arched Dial Longcase Clock

Located in Worcester, Worcestershire

We are pleased to offer for sale a good looking English mahogany longcase clock with broken swan neck

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Antique 19th Century Scientific Instruments

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Mahogany

19th Century Scottish Longcase Clock, Light Mahogany, Victorian circa 1835
19th Century Scottish Longcase Clock, Light Mahogany, Victorian circa 1835

19th Century Scottish Longcase Clock, Light Mahogany, Victorian circa 1835

Located in Greven, DE

well. [...] Source: Derek Roberts - The English Longcase Clock p. 10 Both the shape of the case and

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Antique Mid-19th Century Scottish Early Victorian Grandfather Clocks and...

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Mahogany

Chinoiserie Grandfather Clock, England, London, Mid-18th Century, Longcase Clock
Chinoiserie Grandfather Clock, England, London, Mid-18th Century, Longcase Clock

Chinoiserie Grandfather Clock, England, London, Mid-18th Century, Longcase Clock

By James Scholefield

Located in Greven, DE

: 236 × 48 × 24 cm Description: Antique English longcase clock with fine lacquer decoration. On a dark

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Antique Mid-18th Century British Chinoiserie Grandfather Clocks and Long...

Materials

Oak

18th Century Flame Mahogany and Inlaid Longcase Clock, William Pridgin Hull
18th Century Flame Mahogany and Inlaid Longcase Clock, William Pridgin Hull

18th Century Flame Mahogany and Inlaid Longcase Clock, William Pridgin Hull

Located in London, GB

This is a stunning antique late 18th century flame mahogany 8 day English longcase clock by William

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Antique 1780s English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass

English Longcase Regulator Clock
English Longcase Regulator Clock

English Longcase Regulator Clock

Located in New Orleans, LA

Impeccable quality and craftsmanship differentiate this important longcase regulator by London

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Antique 19th Century English Other Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Mahogany

18th Century English Chinoiserie Decorated Longcase Clock with Painted Face
18th Century English Chinoiserie Decorated Longcase Clock with Painted Face

18th Century English Chinoiserie Decorated Longcase Clock with Painted Face

Located in Atlanta, GA

Black lacquered chinoiserie decorated long case clock in distressed finish with floral decorated

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Antique 18th Century English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood

Fine Late 19th Century English Carved Nine Tube Longcase Grandfather Clock
Fine Late 19th Century English Carved Nine Tube Longcase Grandfather Clock

Fine Late 19th Century English Carved Nine Tube Longcase Grandfather Clock

Located in Long Island City, NY

A fine late 19th century English carved nine tube longcase grandfather clock The clock with an

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Grandfather Clocks and Longc...

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Wood

English George III Japanned Tall Longcase Clock, Daniel Keele, circa 1770
English George III Japanned Tall Longcase Clock, Daniel Keele, circa 1770

English George III Japanned Tall Longcase Clock, Daniel Keele, circa 1770

By Daniel Keele

Located in Shippensburg, PA

A very fine George III period black lacquer japanned longcase clock with a movement by Daniel Keele

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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Grandfather Clocks and Long...

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Lacquer

Antique Late Victorian English 5 Tube Musical Longcase Clock 19th Century
Antique Late Victorian English 5 Tube Musical Longcase Clock 19th Century

Antique Late Victorian English 5 Tube Musical Longcase Clock 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a stunning English antique Victorian, mahogany and inlaid 8 day, 5 tube longcase clock

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Antique 1880s English Victorian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass

George III Adam and Eve Automaton Longcase Clock
George III Adam and Eve Automaton Longcase Clock

George III Adam and Eve Automaton Longcase Clock

By James Fenton

Located in New Orleans, LA

A majestic specimen of English clockmaking, this important longcase clock by London clockmaker

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Antique 18th Century English George III Grandfather Clocks and Longcase ...

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Mahogany

Rare 17th Century William and Mary 10 Inch Ebonised Longcase/Grandfather Clock
Rare 17th Century William and Mary 10 Inch Ebonised Longcase/Grandfather Clock

Rare 17th Century William and Mary 10 Inch Ebonised Longcase/Grandfather Clock

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

A rare, early English eight-day longcase clock signed on the chapter ring Aynsworth London, dating

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Antique 17th Century English William and Mary Grandfather Clocks and Lon...

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Fruitwood, Oak, Pine

The 10.5ft 18th Century George I Bur/Burl Walnut Month Longcase Clock by
The 10.5ft 18th Century George I Bur/Burl Walnut Month Longcase Clock by

The 10.5ft 18th Century George I Bur/Burl Walnut Month Longcase Clock by

By James Markwick

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

This is, without doubt, the largest and most impressive English longcase/grandfather clock we have

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Antique 18th Century English George I Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Cl...

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Brass, Steel

18th Century English Grandfather Clock
18th Century English Grandfather Clock

18th Century English Grandfather Clock

Located in Dallas, TX

18th century fine painted green and parcel gilt grandfather clock. Finely carved gilt detailing

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Antique Late 18th Century European George III Grandfather Clocks and Lon...

19th Century English Tall Case Clock
19th Century English Tall Case Clock

19th Century English Tall Case Clock

Located in Hixson, TN

19th century. English tall case clock with a mahogany case, painted dial face, cluster columns on

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Chippendale Grandfather Clocks and Long...

Materials

Mahogany

English Mahogany Grandfather Clock Dated 1850
English Mahogany Grandfather Clock Dated 1850

English Mahogany Grandfather Clock Dated 1850

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

English antique tall-case mahogany grandfather clock, recently serviced and in working condition

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

English Grandmother Clock Richard Wells Truro
English Grandmother Clock Richard Wells Truro

English Grandmother Clock Richard Wells Truro

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Refined English grandmother clock in mahogany Made by Richard Wells of Truro in Cornwall Broken

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Vintage 1980s Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Mahogany

English Baroque Style Tall Case Clock
English Baroque Style Tall Case Clock

English Baroque Style Tall Case Clock

Located in Astoria, NY

English Baroque style tall case 8-day clock in the "Jacobean" manner, ca. 1900-1925, of tall

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Early 20th Century Baroque Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Metal

19th Century English Mahogany Tall Clock
19th Century English Mahogany Tall Clock

19th Century English Mahogany Tall Clock

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A very beautiful mahogany tall case clock. It has brass accents. And is working now. Made in the

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Antique 19th Century British Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Metal

18th Century English Chinoiserie Lacquered Tallcase Clock
18th Century English Chinoiserie Lacquered Tallcase Clock

18th Century English Chinoiserie Lacquered Tallcase Clock

Located in Atlanta, GA

18th century English chinoiserie lacquered tallcase clock.

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Antique 18th Century English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

19th Century English Chinoiserie Tall Case Clock
19th Century English Chinoiserie Tall Case Clock

19th Century English Chinoiserie Tall Case Clock

Located in Dallas, TX

Excellent 19th century English red lacquered chinoiserie tall case clock with movement by George

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Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Grandfather Clocks and Longcase...

18th Century English Tall Case Mahogany Clock
18th Century English Tall Case Mahogany Clock

18th Century English Tall Case Mahogany Clock

Located in Atlanta, GA

18th century English mahogany tall case clock with brass finials and column detail, brass and steel

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Antique Late 18th Century English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Late 18th Century English Oak "Grandmother" Clock
Late 18th Century English Oak "Grandmother" Clock

Late 18th Century English Oak "Grandmother" Clock

By Robert Wells 1

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

English clock, a "Grandmother" size, c.1770-80. With single weight driving time & strike. 30 hour

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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Grandfather Clocks and Longca...

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Oak, Walnut

Antique English George Lawton of Kingswood English Mahogany Long Case Clock
Antique English George Lawton of Kingswood English Mahogany Long Case Clock

Antique English George Lawton of Kingswood English Mahogany Long Case Clock

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Antique English George Lawton of Kingswood English Mahogany long case clock. Additional

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Antique Early 19th Century Regency Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Mahogany

Antique English Mahogany Tall Case Clock, Circa 1900
Antique English Mahogany Tall Case Clock, Circa 1900

Antique English Mahogany Tall Case Clock, Circa 1900

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English mahogany tall case clock, Circa 1900.

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20th Century English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Mahogany

Estate English "Grandmother" Clock with Westminster Chimes Striker
Estate English "Grandmother" Clock with Westminster Chimes Striker

Estate English "Grandmother" Clock with Westminster Chimes Striker

Located in New Orleans, LA

Estate English "Grandmother" Clock with Westminster Chimes Striker.

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20th Century English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Burl Walnut Inlaid Grandfather Clock
19th Century English Burl Walnut Inlaid Grandfather Clock

19th Century English Burl Walnut Inlaid Grandfather Clock

Located in Dallas, TX

Handsome 19th century English burl walnut inlaid grandfather clock with important movement by

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Antique 19th Century English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Burl

Antique English Tall Case Clock with Chinoiserie Design
Antique English Tall Case Clock with Chinoiserie Design

Antique English Tall Case Clock with Chinoiserie Design

Located in Dallas, TX

Handsome antique English tall case clock with Chinoiserie design. A beautiful piece with ebonized

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Grandfather Clocks and Long...

Materials

Wood

English Mahogany Ormolu Tall Case Clock.  Circa 1740
English Mahogany Ormolu Tall Case Clock.  Circa 1740

English Mahogany Ormolu Tall Case Clock. Circa 1740

By Joseph Kirk

Located in Charleston, SC

English mahogany tall case clock with dental molded rectangular hood supported by upper and lower

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Antique 1740s English George II Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass

18th Century English Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Tall Case Clock
18th Century English Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Tall Case Clock

18th Century English Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Tall Case Clock

Located in Essex, MA

An 18th century English Chinoiserie grandfather clock or longcase clock. Features a red lacquered

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Antique 18th Century English Chinoiserie Grandfather Clocks and Longcase...

Materials

Brass

18th Century English Carved Mahogany Tall Case Clock
18th Century English Carved Mahogany Tall Case Clock

18th Century English Carved Mahogany Tall Case Clock

Located in Dallas, TX

This elegant, antique Chippendale grandfather clock was carved in England, circa 1780. The tall

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Antique Late 18th Century English Chippendale Grandfather Clocks and Lon...

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Brass

Antique English Marquetry Inlaid Rosewood Miniature "Grandfather" Mantle Clock
Antique English Marquetry Inlaid Rosewood Miniature "Grandfather" Mantle Clock

Antique English Marquetry Inlaid Rosewood Miniature "Grandfather" Mantle Clock

By Victor Athanase Pierret

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Fabulous and rare antique English marquetry inlaid rosewood miniature long-case "Grandfather

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Antique Late 19th Century English George IV Grandfather Clocks and Longc...

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Rosewood, Satinwood

English Regency Clock, Decorative Painting by Finnemore of Birmingham
English Regency Clock, Decorative Painting by Finnemore of Birmingham

English Regency Clock, Decorative Painting by Finnemore of Birmingham

By William Finnemore 1

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

English Regency 8 day tall case clock. Clock maker unknown, dial was painted by Finnemore of

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Grandfather Clocks and Longca...

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Brass

18th Century English Scarlet Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Tall Case Clock
18th Century English Scarlet Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Tall Case Clock

18th Century English Scarlet Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Tall Case Clock

Located in Essex, MA

An 18th century English Chinoiserie grandfather clock or longcase clock. Features a scarlet red

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Antique 18th Century English Chinoiserie Grandfather Clocks and Longcase...

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Brass

18th Century English Green Chinoiserie Hand Painted Grandfather Clock
18th Century English Green Chinoiserie Hand Painted Grandfather Clock

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

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Antique Late 18th Century English Chinoiserie Grandfather Clocks and Lon...

Materials

Wood

Monumental Westminster English Baroque Heavily Figural Carved Tall Case Clock
Monumental Westminster English Baroque Heavily Figural Carved Tall Case Clock

Monumental Westminster English Baroque Heavily Figural Carved Tall Case Clock

Located in Big Flats, NY

Westminster English Baroque Heavily Figural Carved Tall Case Clock c1890. Measures - 104" x 22 3/4" x 15

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Antique Late 19th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Oak

19th Century English Tallcase Clock in Oak & Mahogany with Inlay
19th Century English Tallcase Clock in Oak & Mahogany with Inlay

19th Century English Tallcase Clock in Oak & Mahogany with Inlay

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th Century English Tallcase Clock in Oak & Mahogany with Inlay, Swan Neck Pediment & Painted Face

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Antique 19th Century English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Mahogany, Oak

Antique English Edwardian Mahogany Grandfather Clock "Tiffany & Co, " Circa 1900s
Antique English Edwardian Mahogany Grandfather Clock "Tiffany & Co, " Circa 1900s

Antique English Edwardian Mahogany Grandfather Clock "Tiffany & Co, " Circa 1900s

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English Edwardian mahogany with satinwood inlay grandfather clock retailed for Tiffany & Co

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Mahogany, Satinwood

Mid 19th Century English Grandfather Clock with Painted Round Dial
Mid 19th Century English Grandfather Clock with Painted Round Dial

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

English Chinoiserie Figural Tall Case Clock, Maker William Snow, Circa 1760
English Chinoiserie Figural Tall Case Clock, Maker William Snow, Circa 1760

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

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Antique 1760s English Chinoiserie Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass, Steel, Ormolu

Antique English John Owen Tall Case Oak & Mahogany Banded Clock, c1820
Antique English John Owen Tall Case Oak & Mahogany Banded Clock, c1820

Antique English John Owen Tall Case Oak & Mahogany Banded Clock, c1820

By John Owen

Located in Big Flats, NY

An English tall case clock by John Owen offers oak and mahogany banded case with broken arch crest

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Antique Early 19th Century English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Mahogany, Oak, Paint

English Chinoiserie Figural & Landscape Tall Case Clock, Joshua Allsop, C. 1700
English Chinoiserie Figural & Landscape Tall Case Clock, Joshua Allsop, C. 1700

English Chinoiserie Figural & Landscape Tall Case Clock, Joshua Allsop, C. 1700

By Joshua Allsop

Located in Charleston, SC

English chinoiserie tall case clock with pagoda glass cornice, flanking gilt carved urn finials

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Antique Early 1700s English William III Grandfather Clocks and Longcase ...

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Iron, Ormolu

English Georgian Mahogany Antique Tall Case Clock Tribute to Admiral Nelson
English Georgian Mahogany Antique Tall Case Clock Tribute to Admiral Nelson

English Georgian Mahogany Antique Tall Case Clock Tribute to Admiral Nelson

Located in Shippensburg, PA

An intricately detailed work, this fine English Georgian tall case clock crafted during the first

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Antique Early 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Georgian Grandfather Clock...

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Brass

Art Deco Burl Walnut and Shagreen Clock Cocktail Cabinet, English, 1925
Art Deco Burl Walnut and Shagreen Clock Cocktail Cabinet, English, 1925

Art Deco Burl Walnut and Shagreen Clock Cocktail Cabinet, English, 1925

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Fabulous Art Deco floor clock and cabinet. The finest of quality. This is a one off piece. The

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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Satinwood, Walnut

Antique English George III Flame Mahogany Tall Case Clock by Peter Pohlman
Antique English George III Flame Mahogany Tall Case Clock by Peter Pohlman

Antique English George III Flame Mahogany Tall Case Clock by Peter Pohlman

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique English George III flame mahogany tall case clock by Peter Pohlman, circa 1760. This clock

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Antique 1760s George III Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Mahogany

18th Century English Mahogany Tall Case Clock with Brass and Steel Face
18th Century English Mahogany Tall Case Clock with Brass and Steel Face

18th Century English Mahogany Tall Case Clock with Brass and Steel Face

Located in Atlanta, GA

18th century English mahogany tall case clock with brass and steel face, signed "John Boyce

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Antique 18th Century English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Mahogany

English Mahogany and Satinwood Inlaid Tall Case Clock, Thomas Gate, Circa 1770
English Mahogany and Satinwood Inlaid Tall Case Clock, Thomas Gate, Circa 1770

English Mahogany and Satinwood Inlaid Tall Case Clock, Thomas Gate, Circa 1770

Located in Charleston, SC

English mahogany and satinwood inlaid 30 hour tall case clock with Palladian cornice, fanned

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Antique 1770s English George III Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass

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English Longcase Clocks For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of English longcase clocks available for sale. The range of distinct English longcase clocks — often made from wood, mahogany and metal — can elevate any home. English longcase clocks have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. English longcase clocks made by Georgian designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made English longcase clocks over the years, but those made by Maple & Co., Daniel Keele and Edward Appleford are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are English Longcase Clocks?

Prices for English longcase clocks start at $537 and top out at $58,000 with the average selling for $9,800.

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 English Longcase Clocks
  • 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
    A longcase clock works with the help of a pendulum, which is usually hidden away in the body of the clock. As the pendulum swings, it creates kinetic energy that then turns the gears to move the hands on the face. You'll find a variety of longcase clocks on 1stDibs.