$2,170Sale Price|30% Off
H 87 in W 27 in D 14 in
Vintage Howard Miller Georgian Style Flame Mahogany Moon Dial Grandfather Clock
By Howard Miller
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century Howard Miller 610-376 Grandfather Clock, serial number 592902. Features a tall
Brass
Georgian Mahogany Gothic Style Tall Case Clock with Moon Phase Dial
Located in Milford, NH
A fine English Georgian Gothic style tall case clock, its bonnet with a swan’s neck broken arch
Metal, Brass
Fine Georgian Longcase Clock by Collier, Eccles
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4734 fine quality Georgian, mahogany, moon phase grandfather clock, having original enamelled
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 82.29 in W 22.45 in D 11.03 in
Oak 18th Century Brass Square Dial Moon Phase Clock by David Collier of Gatley
Located in Cheltenham, GB
A very fine 8 day square brass dial moon phase clock, by David Collier of Gatley Green, Manchester
Oak
Sold
H 88.5 in W 12.5 in D 20.5 in
1969 Georgian Style Tall Case Walnut Grandfather Clock Sun Moon Dial Works
Located in Dayton, OH
Handcrafted grandfather clock built by Jeff Sutton in 1969. Made from walnut in Georgian styling
Brass
Sold
H 85.83 in W 18.12 in D 10.44 in
Outstanding 8 Day Flame Mahogany Moon Phase Longcase Clock by Nean Davidson
Located in Cheltenham, GB
working 1783-1820. This clock was made in 1798. A very pretty arched painted dial moon phase, in a
Mahogany, Satinwood
Georgian Rolling Moon Grandfather Clock
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
A late 18th-early 19th century oak cased rolling moon grandfather clock. The clock has a rolling
Oak
Sold
H 90.56 in W 18.12 in D 9.85 in
Pretty Moon Phase Mahogany Clock by George Stephenson of Warminster England
Located in Cheltenham, GB
A very fine and elegant 8 day arched painted dial moon phase, striking the hours clock, by George
Mahogany
Sold
H 83.08 in W 19.3 in D 9.45 in
Fine Small Mahogany Moon Phase Clock by Fear of Bristol, circa 1830
Located in Cheltenham, GB
A very pretty 8 day arched painted dial moon phase clock by Fear of Bristol, circa 1830. In a Fine
Brass
$12,833 / set
H 37.8 in W 17.72 in D 18.71 in
Eclectica, set of 8 Ebonized Biedermeier dining Chairs each in different style
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
The Eclectica collection is a group of Biedermeier chairs offered in various way. Here offered in a selected set of 8 chairs each in a different style. The chairs are made from prec...
Velvet, Walnut
$716Sale Price|46% Off
H 11.82 in W 8.27 in D 4.14 in
Art Deco Bakelite Skyscraper Alarm Table Clock and Lamp by Bayard France 1930s
By Bayard
Located in Bochum, NRW
Art Deco Bakelite Skyscraper Alarm Table Clock and Lamp by Bayard France 1940s Dimensions: 21x11x30cm Gorgeous design this alarm clock was made by the French clock makers Bayard. Ver...
Brass
$2,280
H 28.75 in W 49.22 in D 32.88 in
Danish Baroque-Inspired Oak Desk / Dining Table with Barley Twist Legs, 1900s
By Philip Arctander, Pierre Chapo
Located in Odense, DK
This charming table blends rustic craftsmanship with decorative elegance. Made from solid oak, it features beautifully turned barley twist legs – a detail that became popular during ...
Oak
$22,000 / set
H 107 in W 34 in D 4 in
Pair of English Gothic Architectural Giltwood Mirrors ~9 feet tall
Located in Hanover, MA
Truly extraordinary pair of English 19th century Gothic Revival architectural mirrors, nearly 9 feet tall. In the manner of Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin (aka God's Architect). I b...
Gesso, Wood, Mirror
Georgian Black Basalt Creamer Jug by Turner, English circa 1800
By John Turner
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good Black Basalt Creamer Jug or small pitcher, which we attribute to John Turner of Lane End, Longton, Staffordshire Potteries, circa 1762 to 1806 of the English Geor...
Pottery
Dioptase With Plancheite on Calcite
Located in New York, NY
This vibrantly contrasting specimen showcases moderate to large sized emerald-green Dioptase crystals crowning a matrix of glassily crystallized and beautifully Calcite, dotted with ...
Crystal
$23,500Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 37 in Dm 28 in
Wonderful Pair French Doré Bronze Cobalt Blue Glass Crystal Regency Chandeliers
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair of French doré bronze with cobalt blue center shaft, ball and accent cuos on each of the 12 lights, adorned with crystals to these Regency / neoclassical chandeliers.
Crystal, Bronze
Protettore Amethyst Jewelry Box by Obsydian Stone
By Obsydian Stone
Located in Milan, IT
Jewelry favorites will find a luxurious home within this precious box in fine amethyst. Marked by clean lines, it captures the eye with the breathtaking paths traced by its white vei...
Multi-gemstone
$2,436
H 40.16 in W 24.81 in D 0.04 in
Original 1935 London Underground Transport Poster - It Is Better to Return Early
By Clifford & Rosemary Ellis
Located in London, GB
Original vintage London Transport poster - It is better to return early Early in the day - to encourage passengers to avoid using the London Underground and public transport during p...
Paper
AAA-Grade Citrine Cathedral Geode
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
AAA-Grade Madeira Citrine Geode: The Rarest Citrine in a Perfect Aesthetic Geode ▫️ Description As we say in Brazil, “Fora de Série,” meaning something not produced on a large scal...
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
$8,300
H 17 in W 5 in D 8.5 in
Jugendstil Austrian Bronze Oriental Woman with Bowl Sculpture by Franz Bergmann
By Franz Bergmann
Located in North Miami, FL
1900s Jugendstil cold-painted bronze sculpture of an oriental woman with a fruit bowl by Franz Bergmann, Austria By: Franz Bergmann Material: bronze, copper, tin, metal, paint Techn...
Metal, Bronze, Copper, Tin
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.