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Grandfather Clock American

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...

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Poplar

1940's American Paint Decorated Grandmother's/Pencil Clock
By Colonial Furniture Company
Located in Morristown, NJ
was founded by John Spyker, who began making grandfather clocks in Zeeland in 1899, and incorporated
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Vintage 1940s American American Colonial Grandfather Clocks and Longcase...

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Wood, Paint

American Federal Tallcase Clock in Mahogany
Located in Atlanta, GA
American Federal Tallcase Clock in Mahogany with Pierced Crest, Brass Finials & Painted Face
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Antique 19th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass

American Colonial Mfg Co. Mahogany Tall Case Clock
Located in Astoria, NY
American Colonial Manufacturing Company Mahogany Tall Case Clock, with urn finial crest, gilt metal
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Early 20th Century American Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Mahogany

American Walnut Tall Case Clock by Solomon Gorgas
Located in Essex, MA
By Solomon Gorgas. Lancaster Co. Pennsylvania. Works just cleaned and in good working order. With arched bonnet with pinwheel inlay in the scrolls. Glazed door opening to enameled wo...
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Antique Late 18th Century American Federal Grandfather Clocks and Longca...

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Metal, Brass

American Federal Grain Painted and Stenciled Tall Clock by Rufus Cole
Located in Essex, MA
A Rare and Complete American Federal Tall Case Clock. Riley Whiting Wooden Works, original. A
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Grandfather Clocks and Longc...

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Pine

American Federal Mahogany Tall Case Clock, Silas Hoadley, CT, Circa 1820
By Silas Hoadley
Located in Charleston, SC
American Federal mahogany one day tall case clock with the original brass ball finials resting on
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Antique 1820s American Federal Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Howard Miller Floor Clock
By Howard Miller
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-Century Modern Howard Miller floor clock. Black lacquer with half round chrome trim. Wood
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20th Century North American Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Chrome

American Rustic Adirondack Grandfather Clock
Located in Queens, NY
American Rustic Adirondack Tramp Art (19th Century) grandfather clock with arched pediment over
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Antique 19th Century American Rustic Clocks

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Maple, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Floor Clock Howard Miller Olivewood Case
By Howard Miller
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-Century Modern olivewood case Howard Miller floor clock. Chrome base. Runs. Chimes need to be
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20th Century North American Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood

Glass and Chrome Long Case Clock Attributed to Pace Furniture
By Pace Furniture Company
Located in Denton, TX
Stunning tower of glass with a by-pod base and mirrored clock dial, This runs on a battery movement
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Late 20th Century North American Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase ...

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Chrome

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19th Century American Grandfather Clock by S. Thomas Plymoth
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century American grandfather clock by S. Thomas Plymoth.
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Antique 19th Century American Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Glass, Wood

American Cherry Longcase Clock
Located in Chicago, IL
A tall, elegant American cherry 8-day longcase clock with reeded quarter columns and pierced
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Grandfather Clocks and Longc...

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Brass, Metal

American Cherry Longcase Clock
American Cherry Longcase Clock
H 95 in W 21.5 in D 10 in
American Federal Grandfather Clock by Elliott of London
Located in New York, NY
American Federal Style Mahogany Grandfather Clock with a Gong Movement. Made by Elliott of London.
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English Clocks

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Mahogany

Ansonia Tall Case Clock
By Ansonia Clock Company
Located in Culver City, CA
This very nice American Grandfather clock would be well suited for that special place in an arts
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Clocks

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Metal, Brass

Ansonia Tall Case Clock
Ansonia Tall Case Clock
H 85 in W 21 in D 16 in
Late 19th Century American Nine Tube Extraordinary Oak Case Grandfather Clock
By G. None
Located in Bronx, NY
Grandfather clock Hall clock (Grandfather clock), American, Gothic Revival styling, oak, late
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Antique 1890s American Gothic Revival Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Cl...

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Oak

Vintage North American Mahogany Wood Longcase Grandfather's Clock
Located in Tarry Town, NY
American Sheraton style long case clock with silvered dial and raised brass with Arabic numerals
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Vintage 1920s North American Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass

James Doull Grandfather Clock
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Case refinished. Feet are original. Dial is original and undisturbed including signature. Slight paint loss on rocking ship. Fret top is the remains of the original, center plinth an...
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Antique Early 1800s American American Empire Grandfather Clocks and Long...

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Mahogany

James Doull Grandfather Clock
James Doull Grandfather Clock
H 94 in W 19 in D 9 in
American Cherry Rocking Ship Tall Case or Grandfather Clock
Located in Essex, MA
Connecticut Federal cherry tall case clock, ca. 1800, the fretwork bonnet enclosing an eight day
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Grandfather Clocks and Longc...

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Cherry

Antique 19th C. Early American Cherry Tall Case Grandfather Clock Painted Face
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful tall case clock, circa first half 19th century. Features an American Cherry case with a
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Antique Early 19th Century American Colonial Grandfather Clocks and Long...

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Cherry, Mahogany

Late 18th C American Grandfather Clock by John Scudder, Westfield, NJ
Located in Charleston, SC
This magnificent American grandfather clock was made in New Jersey, circa 1790 and retains its
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Antique Late 18th Century American Federal Grandfather Clocks and Longca...

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Glass, Mahogany

Antique Herschede Carved Mahogany Moon Phase & 9-Tube Long Case Clock circa 1900
By Herschede Clock Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique long case clock by Herschede features carved mahogany case, reticulated moon phase face
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20th Century North American Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Mahogany

American Sheraton Style Longcase Clock
Located in Montreal, QC
American Sheraton style longcase clock, the silvered dial with raised brass Arabic numerals and
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Vintage 1920s American Sheraton Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass

American Chippendale Tall Case Clock by Goldsmith Chandlee of Winchester
By Goldsmith Chandlee
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Goldsmith Chandlee (Am. 1751-1821) is considered one of the most notable American clock and
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Antique Early 19th Century American Chippendale Grandfather Clocks and L...

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Cherry

Extremely Rare Antique 1880 American Juvet & Co. Time Globe Floor Clock
Located in Danville, CA
Extremely Rare Antique 1880 American Juvet & Co. Time Globe Floor Clock Offered for sale is an
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Antique 1880s American Industrial Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Bronze

Rare Old American Stennes Fed, Sty, Inlaid Mahog, Automaton 8day Longcase Clock
By Elmer O. Stennes
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
being the only large-scale reproducer of classic American clock cases in the country. But his former
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Mid-20th Century American Federal Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass

Antique American Empire Mahogany Jocques Long Case Clock, 19th Century
By Herschede Clock Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique American Empire grandfather clock by Jacques features arched mahogany case with column
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20th Century More Clocks

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Mahogany

American Waltham Nine Tube Longcase Grandfather Clock
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The mahogany case with glazed door and sides housing the 12.5" dial with moon phase and calendar aperture enclosed by pierced spandrels, triple chime on the quarters and hour, circa...
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Early 20th Century American Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Mahogany

Tiffany & Co. Grandfather Clock
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Houston, TX
Mahogany cased tall grandfather clock Signed on the bronze dore face "tiffany New York
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Early 20th Century American American Empire Grandfather Clocks and Longc...

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Wood

Tiffany & Co. Grandfather Clock
Tiffany & Co. Grandfather Clock
H 96.5 in W 28 in D 16 in
Howard Miller Glen Ellyn Grandfather Clock
By Howard Miller
Located in Omaha, NE
The Howard Miller Wind-Up Grandfather Clock is a masterpiece of traditional craftsmanship and
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Vintage 1980s American American Craftsman Grandfather Clocks and Longcas...

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Wood

Vintage Howard Miller Westminster Chime Floor (Grandfather) Clock
By Howard Miller
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Howard Miller Grandfather clock. It works well and has a beautiful deep-tone Westminster chime
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20th Century North American American Classical Grandfather Clocks and Lo...

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Oak

Antique American Mission Arts & Crafts Oak 8-Day Grandfather Clock, circa 1900
Located in Portland, OR
Antique American Mission Arts & Crafts oak 8-day grandfather tall case clock, circa 1900. The clock
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Grandfather Clocks and Longc...

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Oak

Black Chinoiserie Grandfather Clock by Sligh Model # 0996-1-BD
By Sligh Furniture
Located in Toledo, OH
Beautifully decorated black chinoiserie grandfather clock by Sligh. Broken arch top with center
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20th Century North American Chinoiserie Grandfather Clocks and Longcase ...

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Wood

American Federal Mahogany Tall Case Clock, David Weatherly, Philadelphia
By David Weatherly
Located in Savannah, GA
This stately American Federal period eight day mahogany tall case clock features a double scroll
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Antique 1820s American Federal Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Glass, Mahogany

American Chippendale Mahogany Tall Case 8 Day Mahogany Clock, circa 1830
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This stately American Chippendale tall case grandfathers 8 day mahogany clock features a double
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Antique Early 19th Century American Chippendale Grandfather Clocks and L...

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Metal, Brass

American Federal Mahogany Inlaid and Painted Tall Case Clock, Circa 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
American Federal Mahogany tall case clock with arched bonnet, flanking turned bulbous ringed brass
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Antique 1810s American Federal Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass, Steel

"Grandfather Clock"
By Bertram Goodman
Located in Southampton, NY
Bertram Goodman, American (1904 - 1988) Bertram Goodman was born in New York in 1904. He studied
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1950s American Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Pencil, Paper

Small Case Grandfather's Clock
Located in St.amford, CT
Small Case Grandfather's Clock, American, with great dial of a boat, interesting inlaid motif to
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Vintage 1930s American Clocks

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Wood

Small Case Grandfather's Clock
Small Case Grandfather's Clock
H 57.5 in Dm 11.5 in
Carved Mahogany Grandfather Clock Tiffany & Co.
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A nice classical carved mahogany grandfather clock, with three weights, and pendulum engraved with
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Antique Late 19th Century American Classical Grandfather Clocks and Long...

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Mahogany

Carved Mahogany Westminster Chime Grandfather Clock J.E. Caldwell
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A beautifully carved mahogany grandfather clock, with a broken arch pediment top and finials
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Antique Late 19th Century American Classical Grandfather Clocks and Long...

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Mahogany

Tho Jackson Preston Henry Ford Museum Tiger Maple Grandfather Clock by COLONIAL
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Colonial style grandfather clock by Colonial Clock Company, of Zeeland, Michigan, USA. An
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Late 20th Century American American Colonial Grandfather Clocks and Long...

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Metal, Brass

Eli Porter Inlaid Tall Case Clock
Located in Litchfield, CT
in Brooks Palmer's The Book of American Clocks, figure 49. Superior original condition. Research and
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Antique 1810s North American Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Eli Porter Inlaid Tall Case Clock
Eli Porter Inlaid Tall Case Clock
H 89.5 in W 19.5 in D 9.5 in
American Tiffany Mahogany Grandfather Clock
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Denver, CO
Retailed by: Tiffany & Co. (New York, 1837-present) Made for: Herschede Clock Co. (Cincinnati, OH
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Clocks

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Mahogany

American Tiffany Mahogany Grandfather Clock
American Tiffany Mahogany Grandfather Clock
H 100.5 in W 31.5 in D 19.5 in
Walter Durfee Marquetry Galle Japanesque Inlay Tall Clock, Providence, circa 1900
By Walter Durfee
Located in Providence, RI
flowers, poppies, etc. in a Japanesque context. This is the only time we have seen this used in a clock
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Antique Early 19th Century American American Classical Grandfather Clock...

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Wood

Empire Style Long-Case Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
elegant alternative to the more traditional English or early American Grandfather clock. Lovely gilt
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Antique 19th Century French Clocks

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Ormolu

Empire Style Long-Case Clock
Empire Style Long-Case Clock
H 86.25 in W 24 in D 14 in
Early 19th Century Philadelphia Tall Case Clock
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
An elegant early 19th century mahogany Philadelphia tall case clock featuring a second hand and
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Antique Early 19th Century American American Classical Grandfather Clock...

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Mahogany

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Located in New York, NY
Scottish Grandfather clock: Clock face painted with settings of the Fair Maid of Perth during the four seasons. Measures: 21" x 9" x 76" Weighs: 50 Lbs.
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Antique 19th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood

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By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Textile

Antique Mahogany 8 Day Painted Face Longcase Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding antique mahogany 8 day painted face longcase clock signed Johnson Knaresboro with a swan-neck pediment with original brass finials. This a stunning piece, very decorative...
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Antique 1850s English Victorian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass

19th Century Swedish Original Painted Mora Clock
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
An early 19th Century original painted long case clock or Grandfather clock from Sweden. This Scandinavian folk art clock from the famous (for clock mechanism production) town of Mor...
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Antique 1820s Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Pine

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19th Century Swedish Original Painted Mora Clock
H 78.75 in W 17.72 in D 13.78 in
Antique Pair of Silver Peacock Stand, Decoration Object for Home Decor
Located in Wembley, GB
A Pair of Artistically created birds for table decor, silver-plated peacocks - ideal for a coffee table or bookends. These figures are Classic Hollywood Regency! They are each unique...
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20th C English Mahogany and Walnut Grandmother Clock with Le Rose Movement
By John Thompson
Located in Morristown, NJ
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Mid-20th Century English Georgian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Metal, Brass

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Located in Potters Bar, GB
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Antique 1880s Victorian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Mahogany

English Grandfather Clock antique 19th Century with a Mahogany veneer Case
Located in Berlin, DE
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Antique 19th Century English Biedermeier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase...

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Mahogany

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy

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Other

Diminutive Hepplewhite Inlaid Two-Drawer Sideboard
Located in Milford, NH
A diminutive Hepplewhite mahogany rectangular two-drawer sideboard with line inlay, period round brass pulls, with elongated diamond inlay flanking the drawers, over four tapered squ...
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Antique 19th Century Hepplewhite Sideboards

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Mahogany

English George III 18th Century Japanned Tall Case Clock with Chinoiserie Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
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By Winterhalder and Hofmeier
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Located in Milford, NH
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Antique Late 18th Century English Gothic Grandfather Clocks and Longcase...

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Metal, Brass

Victorian Grandfather Clock Long Case J Hardy Dorchester 1850
Located in Potters Bar, GB
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Antique 1850s Victorian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Mahogany

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Located in Vosselaar, BE
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Bookcases

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Walnut

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Located in Brussels, Brussels
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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Cl...

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Grandfather Clock American For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic grandfather clock American available at 1stDibs. A grandfather clock American — often made from wood, metal and glass — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect grandfather clock American — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A grandfather clock American made by modern designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made grandfather clock American over the years, but those crafted by Howard Miller, Arthur Umanoff and C. Detouche are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Grandfather Clock American?

Prices for a grandfather clock American start at $750 and top out at $42,850 with the average selling for $3,239.

Finding the Right Clocks for You

A sophisticated clock design, whether it’s a desk clock, mantel clock or large wall clock for your living room, is a decorative object to be admired in your home as much as it is a necessary functional element. This is part of the reason clocks make such superb collectibles. Given the versatility of these treasured fixtures — they’ve long been made in a range of shapes, sizes and styles — a clock can prove integral to your own particular interior decor.

Antique and vintage clocks can whisk us back to the 18th and 19th centuries. When most people think of antique clocks, they imagine an Art Deco Bakelite tabletop clock or wall clock, named for the revolutionary synthetic plastic, Bakelite, of which they’re made, or a stately antique grandfather clock. But the art of clock-making goes way back, transcending continents and encompassing an entire range of design styles and technologies. In short, there are many kinds of clocks depending on your needs.

A variety of wall clocks can be found on 1stDibs. A large antique hand-carved walnut wall clock is best suited to a big room and a flat background given what will likely be outwardly sculptural features, while Georgian grandfather clocks, or longcase clocks, will help welcome rainswept guests into your entryway or foyer. An interactive cuckoo clock, large or small, is guaranteed to bring outsize personality to your living room or dining room. For conversation pieces of a similar breed, mid-century modern enthusiasts go for the curious Ball clock, the first of more than 150 clock models conceived in the studio of legendary architect and designer George Nelson

Minimalist contemporary clocks and books pair nicely on a shelf, but an eye-catching vintage mantel clock can add balance to your home library while drawing attention to your art and design books and other decorative objects. Ormolu clocks dating from the Louis XVI period, designed in the neoclassical style, are often profusely ornate, featuring architectural flourishes and rich naturalistic details. Rococo-style mantel clocks of Meissen porcelain or porcelain originating from manufacturers in cities such as Limoges, France, during the 18th and 19th centuries, exude an air of imperial elegance on your shelves or side tables and can help give your desk a 19th-century upgrade.

On 1stDibs, find a range of extraordinary antique and vintage clocks today.

Questions About Grandfather Clock American
  • 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
    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
    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 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
    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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