Grandfather Clock Parts
Swedish Gustavian Period Carved and Polychrome Painted Signed Mora Clock
By Mora
Located in Wiscasset, ME
One of the finest signed examples of a late 18th century Swedish Mora long case clock that we have
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Longc...
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Wood
Antique Colonial Mfg Co Beige Painted Tall Case Federal Style Grandfather Clock
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Colonial Mfg. Co Beige Painted Tall Case Federal Style Grandfather Clock. Item features a
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Early 20th Century Federal Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Wood
H 81 in W 21 in D 14 in
19th C. Swedish Carved Pine Wood Clock Grandmother Grandfather Long Case Antique
Located in West Hollywood, CA
19th C. Swedish carved pine wood clock grandmother grandfather long case antique. Freestanding hand
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Metal
H 78 in W 28 in D 15 in
Georgian Longcase Clock with Red Chinoiserie Decoration
Located in Dallas, TX
Georgian red-lacquered longcase / tall-case clock with gilt Chinoiserie decoration, marked William
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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Cl...
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Wood
Exceptional Surinam-Themed Amsterdam Long-Case Clock
Located in Amsterdam, NL
clockmakers relied extensively on imported clock parts, like the clock face, the various dials and clock hands
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Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Grandfather Clocks and Lon...
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Palisander
Late 19th Century Empire-Style Longcase Clock
Located in Paris, FR
Impressive mahogany longcase clock with gilt and sculpted decorative bronze elements such as
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Antique 1880s French Empire Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Bronze, Ormolu
18th Century Louis XVI Sweden Elm Granfather Clock, 1790s
Located in Roma, RM
Grandfather's clock from North European origin, Sweden. Of excellent workmanship, in elm wood
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Antique 1790s Swedish Louis XVI Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Elm
Guillerme & Chambron Longcase Clock in Oak with Brass Accents
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, longcase clock, oak, brass, steel, France, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase ...
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Brass, Steel
19th Century French Tall Case Clock or Horloge de Parquet
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Horloge De Parquet, or tall case clock, from Burgundy. The case is made of
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Enamel
E. 19th C. Antique English William IV, Mahogany, Striking, Longcase Clock
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning Antique Clock, Longcase, English William IV Mahogany Striking, Early 19th Century, 1800s
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Antique 19th Century British William IV Grandfather Clocks and Longcase ...
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Wood
H 94.75 in W 27.5 in D 10.75 in
Swedish 1790s Long Case Mora Clock with Blue Gray Paint and Carved Crest
Located in Atlanta, GA
original parts and mechanism, the clock is not currently in working condition. However, it offers the
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Enamel
H 82.7 in W 18.9 in D 8.7 in
18th C French Walnut Louis XV Longcase Clock from Meslay by Patou-Collin
Located in Southampton, NY
French walnut Louis XV longcase clock from Meslay by Patou-Collin, 18th C.
A lovely clean lined
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Walnut
Alain Silberstein Grandfather Clock Kotwaz Limited Edition of 50 Pieces
By Alain Silberstein
Located in Antwerp, BE
Alain Silberstein Grandfather Clock with Chime limited Kotwaz edition of 50 pieces worldwide
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20th Century Artisan More Jewelry
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Gilt Metal
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H 66.15 in W 9.85 in D 5.91 in
Two Lines Excentric Jointed with Six Angles, Offset lithograph signed/N 18/30
By George Rickey
Located in New York, NY
Scotland; and the simple mechanics of a pendulum seen in his grandfather’s clock-making shop as a young boy
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1980s Kinetic Figurative Prints
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Permanent Marker, Lithograph, Offset
1942 Lord Elgin Caliber 559 21 Jewels. Christmas 1943
By Elgin
Located in Raleigh, NC
. military soldiers. While in
WWII, Elgin began to craft timepieces and other watch parts for the military
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Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches
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Gold-filled
French Horloge de Parquet or Tall Case Clock
By Avenol Pere
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Horloge de Parquet or tall case clock from Brittany. Elegant solid cherry
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Grandfather Clocks and Lon...
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Wood
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Large and Unique Antique French Boiserie with Covered Alcove, 17th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful section of boiserie has been carved from softwood in the 17th century (upper section pieces only). It has been completely cleaned (stripped) and clear waxed at some po...
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Antique 17th Century French Panelling
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Softwood
H 97.13 in W 110.63 in D 14 in
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
Large 18th Century Swedish Corner Cabinet
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Exceptional 18th century corner cabinet.
The top section features a simply carved pediment that supports two wonderfully carved diamond decorations to the doors.
To the top are t...
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Cabinets
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Wood
French Louis XV Period Walnut Longcase Clock from the Rhône Valley, circa 1760
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French mid-18th century Louis XV period walnut longcase grandfather clock from the Rhône Valley. This French tall walnut clock features a rectangular head topped with a bonnet pedi...
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Grandfather Clocks and Longcase...
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Metal
H 104 in W 19 in D 12 in
1972, Prefab Nova House by Studio Rochel
By Societé anonyme francaise
Located in Perpignan, FR
Designed in 1972 by architects Michel Hudrisier and M. Roma for Studio Rochel, the Nova House came to fulfill the fantasy of those dreaming of living in space. While that type of arc...
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Vintage 1970s French Space Age Architectural Elements
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Metal, Aluminum
David Mazel Tov LifeGuard Chair, Handcrafted Maple Coastal Inspiration Seating
By Louie George Michael
Located in Montreal, Quebec
This chair is named in honor of the famous lifeguard. David Mazel Tov is a design focused on perspectives and it allows two people to co-exist in a space with different points of vie...
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2010s Canadian Post-Modern Chairs
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Rattan, Maple
H 83 in W 28 in D 40 in
Scottish Grandfather Clock
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
FINE GEORGE SMITH HOWARD SiGNATURE SCROLL ARM SOFA MULBERRY FLYING DUCKS VELVET
By Mulberry, George Smith
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this brand new, George Smith Signature Scroll Arm large sofa with feather filled back and base cushions upho...
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20th Century English Country Sofas
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Upholstery, Beech, Oak
H 32.49 in W 83.08 in D 44.49 in
19th Century Louis XIV Style Marquetry Baby Grand Piano by Collard & Collard
By Collard & Collard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine Anglo-French 19th century rosewood, palisander, amboyna and satinwood marquetry (inlaid) art-case baby grand piano, the works by "Collard & Collard". The intricately deco...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Revival Musical Instruments
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Bronze
H 40.25 in W 72 in D 55.5 in
1930s English Grandmother Clock
Located in Asheville, NC
Encased in oak with a wonderful diamond front, this wonderful clock features Arabic numerals on a silver plate face. Two openings on the face allow one to have the chime and the cloc...
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Vintage 1930s English Clocks
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Silver Plate
19th Century, Monumental Carved Boiserie Panels from Lartington Hall
Located in London, GB
The Lartington hall carved Boiserie panels
by Signor Anton Leone Bulletti.
A highly important suite of eight carved and patinated wood panels commissioned by Monsignor Thomas Edw...
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Antique 19th Century English Renaissance Revival Panelling
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Wood, Pine
Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Country Cabinet
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rare Swedish rococo country cabinet in painted pine. The cabinet is a classic country house furniture from northern Sweden. Made during the late 18th century, circa 1790, during the ...
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Cabinets
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Pine
18th Century Swedish Folk Art Door With Faux Marble Original Decorations
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
An 18th century Swedish original painted Folk Art small door. The front side is all in original condition with working lock and original key (Request video). With faux marble paintin...
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Painted Furniture
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Pine
H 67.52 in W 31.5 in D 1.07 in
American Federal Tallcase Clock in Mahogany
Located in Atlanta, GA
American Federal Tallcase Clock in Mahogany with Pierced Crest, Brass Finials & Painted Face, Signed “Jere Fellows Kinsington” early 19th Century
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Antique 19th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Brass
20th Century John Thompson, London, Walnut & Mahogany Grandmother Tall Clock
By John Thompson
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of a carved walnut & mahogany diminutive grandmother tall clock with a swan’s neck split pediment with inlaid full fan rosettes and a center urn finial surmounting a a...
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20th Century English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Metal, Brass
H 58.5 in W 14 in D 9.5 in
20th Century Louis XVI Style Museum Pedestal Clock after Jean-Henri Riesener
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Berlin, DE
A Model of Jean Henri Riesener (Received Master in 1768) executed in 1785. (Inv. OA 5501 in Louvre Museum). 19th century. This fine and sumptuous “Regulateur de Pendule” presents a f...
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20th Century Louis XVI Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Bronze
H 86.62 in W 20.87 in D 12.21 in
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19th Century, French Red Pine Grandfather Clock
Located in Boston, MA
19th century, French red pine grandfather clock. In three parts. Glass door. With weights.
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Antique 19th Century French Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Pine
18th Century German Empire Solid Oak Grandfather Clock Called "Standuhr"
Located in Osnabrück, DE
Classic Westphalian Grandfather, or long case clock in fine, solid German oak! The case hast one
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Antique Late 18th Century German Empire Grandfather Clocks and Longcase ...
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Oak
H 94.49 in W 24.02 in D 9.45 in
18th Century Swedish Mora Clock
Located in Encinitas, CA
18th century Swedish Mora clock hand scrapped down to the original lovely blue green color. Parts
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Le couloir
By Marc Chalmé
Located in Boston, MA
chandelier, old bench and a half-hidden grandfather’s clock that exits to a luminous kitchen depicted with
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2010s Realist Figurative Paintings
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Oil
19th Century French Comtoise or Grandfather Clock
Located in Winter Park, FL
A comtoise or grandfather clock with polychrome painted pine case and brass embossment. Seven day
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Antique 1870s French Louis XV Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Metal
19th Century Mora Swedish Birchwood Grandfather Clock 1800
Located in Roma, RM
Beautiful Grandfather clock from Sweden, Biedermeier period, circa 1820, in birchwood with ebonized
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Grandfather Clocks and Lo...
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Birch
Mahogany Grandfather clock, William Webster, London, England, 1711-1770.
By William Webster
Located in Madrid, ES
The front of the clock, which covers the movement and is protected by a door with a key lock, is
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Antique 18th Century English Neoclassical Grandfather Clocks and Longcas...
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Metal
H 94.49 in W 21.07 in D 11.62 in
19th Century Floor Clock with Scraped Paint, Gold Accents and Original Parts
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 19th century Swedish painted wood Fryksdahl clock with all of it's original parts including the
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Metal
H 83 in W 22 in D 9.75 in
French Pine Longcase Clock 'Mock Clock'
Located in Baltimore, MD
This non-working Morbier clock from the Franche-Comte region of France combines a pine case in
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Antique Late 19th Century French Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Pine
Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
A classic Mora Clock made in the 1960s in white/cream with carved parts. This Mora Clock has a
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Antique Early 1900s European Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase C...
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Wood
Swedish 18th Century Painted Case Clock
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
clock including the family name of the 1st owners in 1788. The clock has all its working parts and is in
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Longc...
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Pewter
French 19th Century Oak Tall Case Clock
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
! Please see photos for more detail, circa 1880s
The fine clock has all it's working parts, is cleaned and
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Antique 19th Century French Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Brass
Gustavian Swedish Columnar Tall Case Clock, 18th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
beautiful and rare form grandfather clock, a variation on the Mora clock. Its column body is comprised of
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase C...
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Wood
Late 19th Century Empire-Style Longcase Clock
Located in Paris, FR
Impressive mahogany longcase clock with gilt and sculpted decorative bronze elements such as
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Antique 1880s French Empire Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Ormolu, Bronze
Antique Edwardian Conch Shell Inlaid Mantle Clock 1900s
Located in London, GB
This is a pretty antique Edwardian inlaid mahogany mantel clock, circa 1900 in date, complete with
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Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Mahogany
Year 1800 Swedish Gustavian Clock Cabinet and Bureau
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish clock cabinet and bureau in Gustavian style. Manufactured in northern Sweden, circa 1800
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Longc...
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Pine
19th Century Country French Painted Long Case Clock
Located in Dallas, TX
In a remarkable state of preservation, this extraordinary country French long case clock was
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Antique 1860s French Country Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Horloge de Parquet or Tall Case Clock
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Horloge de Parquet or tall case clock from Normandy. Elegant solid oak case
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Wood
Antique Walter Durfee Signed Carved Mahogany Bombe 8-Chime Tall Case Clock
By Walter Durfee
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique tall case mahogany Walter Durfee grandfather clock features bonnet with broken arch
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20th Century American Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Nickel, Metal, Brass
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
H 94.49 in W 19.3 in D 9.45 in
Grandfather Clock
Located in New York, NY
Simple Grandfather clock with working parts.
Ornate brass face. Heart cut out design on side.
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Antique 19th Century French Clocks
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Wood
Hand-Carved German Grandfather Clock
Located in New York, NY
. Unique hammered brass and roses on three parts, the face, the chimes and weights. This clock has been
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Antique 19th Century German Clocks
George III Mahogany Timepiece by George Lupton – Altrincham c1780
Located in Altrincham, GB
grandfather clock by George Lupton – Altrincham c1800. The 9” dial enclosed in a sleek mahogany case with
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Grandfather Clocks and Long...
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Lead, Ormolu, Tin
Antique French Gilt Bronze Rococo Mantel Clock Garniture Set, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
that time, watch and clock parts were manufactured usually by hand by specialized workers in their
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Antique 1890s French Rococo Revival Mantel Clocks
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Bronze
H 14.97 in W 9.06 in D 6.3 in
Fine 19th Century Longcase Grandfather Clock with Moon
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A fine example of an oak and mahogany longcase grandfather clock by Edward Glase, Bridgnorth circa
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Antique Early 19th Century English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Mahogany, Oak
A.P. Ryborg Loushult Grandfather Clock, circa 1830
Located in Opole, PL
An antique grandfather clock, circa 1830.
The clock chimes every half an hour (a single beat in
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Antique 1830s Swedish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Mahogany
Impressive Large Flame Mahogany J Carr Garstang Grandfather Clock
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Magnificent figured mahogany Lanchashire long case clock by James Carr of Garstang, circa 1835
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Antique 19th Century English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Mahogany
19th Century George IV English Oak Long Case Grandfather Clock
Located in Nashville, TN
English oak long case grandfather clock constructed of quarter sawn oak. Burl Inlay on the front
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Georgian Grandfather Clocks and Longcas...
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Oak
Mora Clock, circa 1880
Located in Opole, PL
Mora, the heart of a clock, and Sweden.
Following the trail 1209 km to the north of Szczecin
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Antique 1880s Swedish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Mahogany
19th Century Swedish Birch Longcase Clock
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
, we can source the parts and service through a independent clock restorer if required.
Measure
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Grandfather Clocks and Longc...
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Birch
18th Century Swedish Rococo Long Case Clock
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rococo long case clock from the late 18th century with its origin in northern Sweden. The clock is
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Grandfather Clocks and Longcase...
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Pine
Early 19th Century Northern Swedish Clock Secretary
Located in Kramfors, SE
Northern Swedish clock secretary from circa 1820. The clock is in two parts and dry scraped to the
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Rustic Grandfather Clocks and Longcas...
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Pine
19th Century Swedish Mora Clock in Rococo Style
Located in Kramfors, SE
Classic Swedish Mora clock made in painted pine. The clock is from Hälsingland and has a simple
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Grandfather Clocks and Longcase...
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Pine
Large 19th Century Swedish Birch Mora Longcase Clock
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
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Original parts with fully professionally restored movement.
Clock face with Arabic numerals, signed by 'g
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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Longca...
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Birch
French Tall Case Clock or Horloge de Parquet
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 19th century French horloge de parquet, or tall clock, from Normandy. The case is made of
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Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Grandfather Clocks and...
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Enamel, Brass
French 19th Century Hand-Painted and Brass Plate Case Clock
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A stunning tall case clock with all it's working parts from 'Chabrut A' Ardes ~S.~ Couze' as
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Antique 19th Century French Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
18th Century French Tall Case Clock or Horloge De Parquet
Located in Winter Park, FL
An exceptional 18th century French Horloge De Parquet, or tall case clock, from Pays de Bresse in
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Bronze, Enamel
Sheraton Grandfather Clock
Located in Lawrenceburg, TN
Sheraton mahogany grandfather clock with broken arch pediment, arch dial swirl carved corner
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Antique 1860s English Sheraton Clocks
18th-Century French Long Case Clock from Normandy
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
An eighteenth-century, carved French oak long-case (i.e. grandfather) clock with original brass
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Clocks
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Oak, Glass
19thC English Provincial Painted Weight-Driven Hook & Spike Wall Clock
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
but all parts are present and the movement is winding correctly with the key.
Early domestic clocks
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Antique 1890s English George II Wall Clocks
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Softwood
Antique Mora Swedish Clock
Located in Houston, TX
face of clock has carved beading.
Clock in working order with all original parts.
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Longc...
Materials
Wood
Faux Marble Painted and Ribbed Early 19th Gustavian Swedish Tall Case Clock
Located in Antwerp, BE
; but all clock parts (pendulum, works, weights) are included so the clock can be repaired to working
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Long...
H 90.56 in W 17.33 in D 10.24 in
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Grandfather Clock Parts For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of grandfather clock parts available for sale. Each of these unique grandfather clock parts was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and enamel. Grandfather clock parts have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 19th Century. Grandfather clock parts bearing louis xv or Empire hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made grandfather clock parts over the years, but those made by Mora Clocks are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Grandfather Clock Parts?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $6,025, while they’re typically $1,665 on the low end and $42,276 highest priced.
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 Grandfather Clock Parts
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a number of main parts in a clock, and each of them has its own name. The part of the clock that shows the hour markers is the face, and the case is the metal, wood or other material that surrounds it and holds the clockwork mechanism. Clocks have at least two indicators for tracking the time. The large one is the hour hand, while the matching small one is the minute hand. Some also include a slender, fast-moving indicator called the second hand. On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage and antique 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The 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, 2022A 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, 2021A 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, 2022The 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, 2022A 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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, 2022Grandfather 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 ExpertAugust 17, 2021To 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, 2021You 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Howard 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, 2022To 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, 2021Old 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, 2022Most 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 ExpertMarch 5, 2024To 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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