A 19th c. English Musical Longcase / Grandfather Clock
Located in Miami, FL
A 19th c. Gothic Revival English Musical Longcase / Grandfather Clock in a Mahogany case.
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A 19th c. Regency English Musical Longcase / Grandfather Clock
Located in Miami, FL
A 19th c. Regency English Musical Longcase / Grandfather Clock in a superb mahogany case which is
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Antique 19th Century British Clocks
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Mahogany
An English Art Deco Longcase Clock Circa 1930's
Sold|$13,700
An English Art Deco Longcase Clock Circa 1930's
Located in London, GB
An English Art Deco Longcase with 8 days duration and quarter striking on 8 gongs. Silvered dial
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Clocks
English Painted Brass Masonic Longcase Moonphase Clock Dial, circa 1800
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The rolling moon phase saw wheel from a longcase clock, the whole being hand painted, with motto to
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Antique Early 1800s British George III Religious Items
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Brass
18th Century Mahogany English Longcase Clock, Signed Thomas Allen, Wantage
Located in Carmel, CA
Late 18th century mahogany tall case clock of charming proportions. The clock is signed Thomas
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Grandfather Clocks and Long...
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Mahogany
English mid 18th century Painted Longcase Clock by Griffis of Sutton, circa 1750
By Richard Griffis of Sutton 1
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
This is a wonderful country made, English George II period, 30 hour movement painted longcase
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Antique 1740s English George II Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Wood
Grandfather clock, English ca.1790
Sold|$10,500
Grandfather clock, English ca.1790
By James Cawson 1
Located in New Haven, CT
This elaborately decorated tall case clock, dating from the mid-18th century by Clockmaker James
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Grandfather Clocks and Long...
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Mahogany
Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Decorated Tall Case Clock
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
An elegant and imposing mid-18th century. English tall case clock, having second hand and day of
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Antique 1760s English Chinoiserie Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Wood
Late 19th Century English Grandfather Clock with Brass Engraved Face
Located in Santa Ana, CA
This tall case English grandfather clock is made from oak and features an engraved brass face with
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Antique Late 19th Century English Other Grandfather Clocks and Longcase ...
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Brass
Mid-18th Century English Black Polished Ornately Carved Tall Case Clock
Located in Hudson, NY
A very unique and gorgeous English tall case clock that is black polished and richly carved overall
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Antique 18th Century English Queen Anne Grandfather Clocks and Longcase ...
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Brass
Early 19th Century English Mahogany Long Cased Grandfather Clock, James Booth
Located in Vancouver, BC
England, 1810. All original. Solid mahogany and veneers. Having a silvered chapter ring with dial. Seconds and date indicate moon phases. Inlaid base. Some repair to front pane...
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Antique 1810s English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Mahogany
English Black Chinoiserie Miniature Longcase Clock, Early 20th Century
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A rare pagoda topped black chinoiserie miniature longcase clock. The case decorated in relief with
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Early 20th Century British Chinoiserie Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
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Wood
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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
- Are grandfather clocks valuable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Antique 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.
- How does a longcase clock work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
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