18th Century Figured Walnut Longcase Clock William Allam, London
By William Allam
Located in London, GB
A mid-18th century George III period Figured walnut longcase or tallcase clock of 8-day duration
Mahogany
Sold|$7,247
George III Period Mahogany Long-Case Clock
Located in Cambridge, GB
George III period mahogany long-case clock; the eight-day striking movement fitted with a 12" brass
Sold|$12,500
George III Chinoiserie Decorated Long Case Clock
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A late 18th century English 8-day tall case clock by Woodley, Kington. The elegant green painted
Wood
George III Black Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Long Case Clock
Located in London, GB
A George III Black lacquer cased eight day grandfather clock. The brass broken arch dial plate
Brass
8 Day Oak Cased, Silvered Arched Dial Longcase Clock by Thomas Fitz of Salisbury
Located in Salisbury, GB
An 8 Day Oak cased, Silvered Brass Arched Dial Longcase Clock with repeat mechanism by Thomas Fitz
Brass
Sold|$5,900
George III. oak longcase clock
Located in New York, NY
English, George III. oak long case clock. Flat top hood, shaped trunk door with window block base.
Oak
Sold|$14,500
George III Chinoiserie Decorated Longcase Clock
By Barth Rowning
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Signed Barth Rowning, Southwark. The arched pagoda-form bonnet enclosing a silvered chapter ring, second and date dials; the black lacquer and gilt case with scenes depicting chinois...
George III Mahogany Longcase Clock by Forber. Circa 1790
Located in New York, NY
# P578 - George III mahogany long case clock. The 14" painted enamel dial inscribed 'Edward Forber
A rare George III blue lacquer longcase clock.
Located in New York, NY
A rare George III blue lacquer longcase clock, signed Hugh Munshall, London,circa 1765, A very fine
Wood
Antique Oak and Mahogany Inlaid 8 Day Grandfather Clock
Located in Stutton, GB
Antique oak and mahogany inlaid 8 day grandfather clock, with a swan-neck pediment lovely
Oak
Fantastic Oak 8 Day Painted Face Moonphase Grandfather Clock
Located in Stutton, GB
Fantastic oak 8 day painted face moonphase grandfather clock, with a swan-neck pediment original
Oak
George III black japanned longcase clock. Late 18th C
Located in New York, NY
George III black japanned longcase clock with chinoiserie decoration inscribed 'John Barber
Mahogany 19th Century Antique 8 Day Grandfather Clock by Samuel Lister, Bolton
Located in Darwen, GB
example of a George III Period 8 day grandfather clock. With an arched painted dial with a rolling moon
Mahogany
George III Mahogany Longcase Clock by Forber. Circa 1790
Located in New York, NY
# P578 - George III mahogany long case clock. The 14" painted enamel dial inscribed 'Edward Forber
18th Century mahogany long case clock; silvered chapter ring and gilt astragals
Located in London, GB
An imposing and fine quality English 18th century mahogany Longcase Clock, the eight-day hourly
Brass, Steel
Sold|$30,000
A GEORGE III RED LACQUER AND GILT LONGCASE CLOCK
Located in New York, NY
The arched pagoda-form bonnet enclosing a silvered chapter ring, subsidiary and silent strike dials; the case with scenes depicting chinoiserie figures in landscapes.
Sold|$30,000
A George III Red Lacquer And Gilt Longcase Clock
By John Day
Located in New York, NY
Signed John Day, Wakefield; the arched pagoda-form bonnet enclosing a silvered chapter ring, subsidiary and silent strike dials; the case with scenes depicting chinoiserie figures in...
19th Century George III Light Brown Lacquer Chinoiserie Longcase Clock
Located in Atlanta, GA
19thC GEORGE III LIGHT BROWN LACQUER CHINOISERIE LONGCASE CLOCK An Atlanta Resource for Fine
George III Period Longcase Clock by Peter Clare of Manchester
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
George III period longcase clock by Peter Clare of Manchester with eight day movement, moon dial
A George Iii Mahogany Longcase Clock, Signed Thos Bayley, London
Located in New York, NY
The arched hood surmounted by pierced scrollwork and ball finials over the brass dial with silvered chapter ring, seconds dial, calendar aperture set below the strike/silent dial, al...
Sold|$9,400
Fine English 18th Century Longcase Clock
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Santander, ES
An Engish George III period inlaid mahogany longcase clock by George Clapham Brigg, Lincolnshire(UK
Decorative 18th Century Moon Phase Painted Longcase Clock Dial, circa 1780-1790
By James Wilson
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
the 18th century, England. Once having been the face of a long case clock, this face is in as found
Sheet Metal
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
Brass
Sold|$4,348
George III Mahogany 8 Day Longcase Clock
Located in Stutton, GB
George III mahogany 8 day longcase clock, the hood with swan neck pediment, lovely decorative and
Mahogany
George III Mahogany and Inlaid Scottish Longcase Clock
Located in Witney, OXFORDSHIRE
No: 404R “Alexander Wyllie Dumfries” A very pleasing and small George III period mahogany and
George III Oak and Mahogany Grandfather Clock
Located in Stutton, GB
George III oak and mahogany grandfather clock, with a swan-neck pediment, lovely inlaid case, 30
Oak
Fine Georgian Longcase Clock by Collier, Eccles
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn3156 fine quality Georgian, mahogany and inlaid longcase clock, having white dial signed Collier
Mahogany
George III Oak and Mahogany 8 Day Grandfather Clock
Located in Stutton, GB
George III oak and mahogany 8 day grandfather clock, with a swan-neck pediment, lovely decorative
Oak
George III Oak and Mahogany 8 Day Grandfather Clock
Located in Stutton, GB
George III oak and mahogany 8 day grandfather clock, with a swan-neck pediment, lovely decorative
Oak
Late 18th Century George III Japanned Tall Case Clock
By William Harris
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A large and elegant late 18th century English chinoiserie decorated tall case clock in an unusual
Sold|$2,850
Superb George III Mahogany Tall Case Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This is a superb quality George III mahogany tall case clock, there is satinwood shell inlay to the
Satinwood
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
Mahogany
Arch Dial 8 Day Mahogany Longcase Clock, by Christopher Locket, Tetbury 18th C
Located in Salisbury, GB
A superb mahogany, tulip wood crossbanded arched dial 8 day longcase clock with a revolving moon
Brass
George III Style Mahogany Grandmother Clock by D.E. Norrie, Leith
Located in Edinburgh, GB
George III style mahogany grandmother clock by D. E. Norrie, Leith, circa 1870. With Classic Horn
Mahogany
Sold|$5,038
Mahogany Inlaid 8 Day Grandfather Clock
Located in Stutton, GB
Mahogany inlaid 8 day grandfather clock, with a swan-neck pediment original brass finials, lovely
Mahogany
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.
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