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Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks Mantel
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
clock resting on four arched feet, with rococo decoration characterized by the fancy of the contoured
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Antique Late 19th Century Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Rustic Black Forest Walnut Grandfather Clock
By Lenzkirch
Located in New York, NY
Rustic Black Forest (19th Century) carved walnut grandfather clock with 3 bears at base, 2 bears on
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Antique 19th Century German Rustic Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Oak and Mahogany Longcase Clock by Enfield
By Enfield Clock Company 1
Located in Norwich, GB
Art Deco oak cased longcase clock with arched top and mahogany moulding, serpentine shaped base
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Oak

1970s Nine Tube Mahogany Herschede Grandfather Clock with Brass Accents
By Herschede Clock Co.
Located in New York, NY
This is a nine tube Herschede grandfather clock, with Westminster, Canterbury, and Whittington
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Vintage 1970s American Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass

Grandfather Clock Oak Longcase Chiming Tempus Fugit
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous English oak antique grandfather clock Lovely clock face with a small panel reading 'Tempus
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Vintage 1920s Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Oak

Kienzle Clock Works Louis XV Style Tall Case Clock w/Bronze Figural Top
By Kienzle Clocks
Located in Bridgeport, CT
By Kienzle clock works, Scwennigen-on-Nekar. Patent No. 125605. Made for the European market. A
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Early 20th Century Louis XV Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass, Bronze

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...

Materials

Wood

Victorian Grandfather Clock Longcase Mahogany Time Chime 1840
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Refined Victorian grandfather clock in mahogany Brass clock face is inscribed Baker Atherstone who
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Antique 1840s Victorian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Lord Nelson Commemorative Georgian Mahogany Longcase Grandfather Clock
Located in Dorking, GB
This Georgian Mahogany longcase clock was made in the Georgian period of about 1815. It is a
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Grandfather Clocks and Longc...

Materials

Brass

Jugendstil longcase clock
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Jugendstil longcase clock in very good original condition, working.
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Vintage 1910s Belgian Jugendstil Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass

Jugendstil longcase clock
Jugendstil longcase clock
H 80.71 in W 20.08 in D 9.85 in
Rosewood Grandfather Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
This magnificent English longcase, or grandfather, clock boasts a fine rosewood case inlaid with an
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Antique 19th Century English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Silver Plate, Silver

Rosewood Grandfather Clock
Rosewood Grandfather Clock
H 98 in W 24.75 in D 17.5 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
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Antique 19th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Wood

Scottish Grandfather Clock
Scottish Grandfather Clock
H 76 in W 21 in D 9 in
European Grandfather Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Self standing European large clock, at moment dos not shows the good time. Fantastic patina, sign
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Early 20th Century Italian Belle Époque Grandfather Clocks and Longcase ...

Materials

Metal

European Grandfather Clock
European Grandfather Clock
H 78.5 in W 23 in D 21 in
Monumental 19th Century Ormolu Mounted Onyx & Marble Longcase Grandfather Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
red onyx longcase grandfather clock. The very impressive clock-case surmounted by a figure of seated
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Antique Early 1900s French Neoclassical Revival Grandfather Clocks and L...

Materials

Marble, Onyx, Bronze

18th Century England George III Mahogany Painted Grandfather Clocks Longcase
Located in Roma, RM
A Neoclssical Oak and mahogany long-case clock by B.Dernadromes, case by C.L.Clare, musical
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Antique 1790s European Louis XVI Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Oak

Vintage Chapman Longcase Grandfather Grandaughter Pine Wood Case Clock Spain
By Chapman Manufacturing Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chapman long case grandfather granddaughter pine wood case clock Spain. Item features
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Late 20th Century Spanish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Pine

Rare 17th Century William and Mary 10 Inch Ebonised Longcase/Grandfather Clock
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A rare, early English eight-day longcase clock signed on the chapter ring Aynsworth London, dating
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Antique 17th Century English William and Mary Grandfather Clocks and Lon...

Materials

Fruitwood, Oak, Pine

Grandfather clock Modern Mora clock Concrete minimalism Floor clock
Located in Göteborg, SE
Grandfather clock in reinforced concrete. After 28 days, the surface is etched in vinegar to expose
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2010s Swedish Minimalist Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Concrete

Nice Late 19th Century English Carved Nine Tube Longcase Grandfather Clock
Located in New York, NY
A Nice Late 19th Century English Carved Nine Tube Longcase Grandfather Clock The clock with an
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Antique Late 19th Century English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Glass, Wood

Fine Herschede Brass-Mounted Burl Wood Tall Case Clock
By Herschede Clock Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fine Herschede brass-mounted burl wood tall case clock, Model 250, The movement and face signed
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20th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Wood

French Cloisonne Grandfather Clock
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous antique French grandfather clock which is highly decorated with Cloisonne work Hopefully
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Vintage 1980s Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Multi-gemstone

French Cloisonne Grandfather Clock
French Cloisonne Grandfather Clock
H 87 in W 18 in D 14 in
English Inlaid Grandfather Clock
Located in Wilson, NC
This clock is profusely inlaid with rosewood ,ebony, satinwood, and boxwood. The bonnet has two
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Antique 1790s English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass, Steel

English Inlaid Grandfather Clock
English Inlaid Grandfather Clock
H 90 in W 19.5 in D 9.5 in
Mid Century French Longcase or Grandfather Clock Louis XV Style with Chime
Located in Labrit, Landes
Grandfather’s Clock or longcase clock from the 1960s in the Louis XV style Walnut with acanthus
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Walnut

Grandfather clock Modern Mora clock Concrete Minimalism Anthracite
Located in Göteborg, SE
Grandfather clock in reinforced concrete cast of diabase, white cement and black pigment. After 28
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2010s Swedish Minimalist Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Concrete

18th Century Dutch 'Utrecht' Longcase or Grandfather Clock by W.V. Dadelbeek
By W.V. Dadelbeek
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A walnut, burr-walnut and inlaid Dutch longcase clock by W.V Dadelbeek, Utrecht. The case of
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Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Louis XV Grandfather Clocks and Longcase ...

Materials

Walnut

Grandfather clock Modern Mora clock Concrete Minimalism White Marble Floor clock
Located in Göteborg, SE
Grandfather clock in reinforced concrete cast of marble and white cement. After 28 days, the
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2010s Swedish Minimalist Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Concrete

19th Century Swedish Longcase Clock
Located in Hamburg, Hamburg
This beautiful Swedish 19th century longcase clock features very clean, straight and simple lines
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Wood

19th Century Swedish Longcase Clock
19th Century Swedish Longcase Clock
H 88.59 in W 15.75 in D 8.67 in
Rare Haig & Chippendale Geo. III 8-day, Hour Strike Longcase Grandfather Clock
By Thomas Chippendale Jr.
Located in Charleston, SC
This could possibly be one of the most rare and fine longcase grandfathers clock to have ever
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Grandfather Clocks and Lon...

Materials

Brass

Antique Swedish Gustavian Longcase Clock
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique gustavian long case clock in painted pine from Sweden. The clock has a hand carved decor in
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Long...

Materials

Pine

Antique Swedish Gustavian Longcase Clock
Antique Swedish Gustavian Longcase Clock
H 89.77 in W 25.6 in D 8.67 in
Swedish grandfather clock, circa 1790
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
This authentic Swedish grandfather clock, from circa 1790, features its original paint and
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Antique 18th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Glass, Wood

Swedish grandfather clock, circa 1790
Swedish grandfather clock, circa 1790
H 48.43 in W 17.72 in D 12.21 in
French Grandfather Clock Kingwood Inlay
Located in Potters Bar, GB
A gorgeous shaped French chimney Grandfather clock in kingwood Features marquetry inlays and best
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Vintage 1930s Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Kingwood

French Provincial Walnut Grandfather Clock
Located in New York, NY
French Provincial (Mid-18th Century) walnut grandfather clock with fruitwood inlay and fluted sides
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Grandfather Clocks and...

Materials

Glass, Walnut

French Provincial Walnut Grandfather Clock
French Provincial Walnut Grandfather Clock
H 97.5 in W 23 in D 14.75 in
Arts and Crafts Oak Cased Longcase Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
Fine Arts and Crafts oak cased Longcase clock standing on a raised plinth with beautifully
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Vintage 1980s British Arts and Crafts Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Cl...

Materials

Oak

French Grandfather Tall Case Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th Century Grandfather Clock is decorated with hand-painted, gold leaf chinoiserie. The
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Antique Early 19th Century French Chinoiserie Grandfather Clocks and Lon...

Materials

Gold Leaf

French Grandfather Tall Case Clock
French Grandfather Tall Case Clock
H 95 in W 18 in D 11 in
18th Century German Grandfather Clock
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid 18th century walnut wood framed German 8-Day Grandfather clock. The tall case clock featured a
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Antique 1750s German Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass

Vernis Martin Style Grandfather Clock
Located in Wilson, NC
Vernis Martin style grandfather clock, with the front and sides richly embellished with ormolu
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Antique 1840s French Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vernis Martin Style Grandfather Clock
Vernis Martin Style Grandfather Clock
H 94 in W 20.5 in D 14.5 in
Grandfather clock Modern Mora clock Concrete Minimalism White Marble
Located in Göteborg, SE
Grandfather clock in reinforced concrete cast of marble and white cement. After 28 days, the
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2010s Swedish Minimalist Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Concrete, Marble

Unique Hand Carved Black Forest Tree Trunk Grandfather or Longcase Clock w. Bear
Located in Lisse, NL
design longcase or grandfather clocks are a rare find and this 6.5 feet tall specimen could hardly be in
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Early 20th Century European Black Forest Grandfather Clocks and Longcase...

Materials

Brass, Iron

19th Century French Boulle Longcase Clock
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality late 19th Century French boulle inlaid longcase clock, having wonderful
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Grandfather Clocks and Longca...

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Boulle Longcase Clock
19th Century French Boulle Longcase Clock
H 81.5 in W 31.5 in D 14.57 in
George III Adam and Eve Automaton Longcase Clock
By James Fenton
Located in New Orleans, LA
A majestic specimen of English clockmaking, this important longcase clock by London clockmaker
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Antique 18th Century English George III Grandfather Clocks and Longcase ...

Materials

Mahogany

'Bauhaus' Chrome Art Deco Longcase Clock
By Bauhaus
Located in Norwich, GB
‘Bauhaus’ Chrome Longcase Clock Chrome and ebonized longcase clock resting on a heavy ebonised
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Antique Mahogany 8-Day Longcase Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique mahogany 8 day longcase clock J N Tilbury Guernsey with a swan-neck pediment original brass
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Grandfather Clocks and Longca...

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Mahogany 8-Day Longcase Clock
Antique Mahogany 8-Day Longcase Clock
H 87.01 in W 20.08 in D 9.06 in
Shaker-Style Tall Case Grandfather Clock
Located in New York, NY
Shaker-Style Tall Case Grandfather Clock from the 20th century, painted red and black. Here are the
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20th Century American Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Wood

Shaker-Style Tall Case Grandfather Clock
Shaker-Style Tall Case Grandfather Clock
H 73 in W 12.5 in D 8.25 in
Scandinavian Longcase Clock, Sweden, 18th Century
Located in Greven, DE
Small Scandinavian grandfather clock Sweden Wood, coloured 18th century Dimensions: H x W x D
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Wood

Modern Grandfather Clock by Howard Miller
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
Modern grandfather clock by Howard Miller, chrome and Lucite.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcas...

Materials

Metal

Sheraton Grandfather Clock Mahogany Inlay Resolute
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Glorious Sheraton Revival grandfather clock in mahogany Features intricate inlay work including
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Vintage 1980s Sheraton Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Fine and Elegant 18th Century Mahogany Longcase Clock
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A fine example of an eight day longcase clock with wonderful full brass dial, moon roller and date
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Antique Mid-18th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

George III Painted Dial Grandfather Clock
Located in Wilson, NC
George III painted dial grandfather clock, the bonnet has a swan neck broken arch pediment with
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Antique 1790s English George III Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel

19th Century French Comtoise Grandfather Clock
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century Country French comtoise, or grandfather clock, with pine case and embossed brass
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Grandfather Clocks and Lon...

Materials

Brass, Enamel

George Nelson Midcentury Burlwood and Rosewood Grandfather Clock
By George Nelson
Located in Countryside, IL
George Nelson Mid Century Burlwood and Rosewood Grandfather Clock This clock measures: 16.5 wide
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Rosewood, Burl

George Nelson Midcentury Burlwood and Rosewood Grandfather Clock
By George Nelson
Located in Countryside, IL
George Nelson midcentury Burlwood and Rosewood Grandfather Clock This clock measures: 16.5 wide
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcas...

Materials

Rosewood, Burl

French 18th Century Coromandel and Ormolu Grandfather Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A magnificent large scale French 18th century Coromandel and ormolu Grandfather Clock, by André
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Antique 18th Century French Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

George III Chinoiserie Japanned Longcase Clock
By William Scafe
Located in London, GB
The dial signed William Scafe, London, the arched hood with an elaborate caddy top surmounted by three carved giltwood flambeau pedestal urns above a gilt scroll pierced sound frieze...
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Antique Mid-18th Century British George III Grandfather Clocks and Longc...

19th Century English Tube Chimer Longcase Clock
Located in Dublin, IE
A spectacular late 19th century longcase Grandfather clock with an eight day movement and chiming
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Grandfather Clocks and Longc...

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Tube Chimer Longcase Clock
19th Century English Tube Chimer Longcase Clock
H 105.01 in W 22.64 in D 14.57 in
1890s Arts and Crafts Advertising Grandfather Clock and Cabinet
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a very rare and unusual Arts and Crafts advertising clock display cabinet. It reads.. Time
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Antique Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Grandfather Clocks an...

Materials

Wood

Antique George III Oak and Mahogany Longcase Clock
Located in Prato, IT
England, Worcester, early 19th century I & E Mason, Worcester Fully functional mechanism Veneered in mahogany and oak Dimensions: cm W47 x D22 x H205.
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Grandfather Clocks and Lon...

Materials

Oak, Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Longcase Clock by Mummery, Dover
By Mummery
Located in Norwich, GB
Mahogany Longcase clock by Mummery, Dover. Late Georgian longcase clock in a finely figured
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Antique 1830s English Georgian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

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...

Materials

Wood

William IV Longcase Clock by Hillier, Basignstoke
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
SN2015 fine quality, William IV/ Early Victorian, oak longcase clock of small proportions with
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Antique 19th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Oak

Georgian Mahogany Striking Longcase Clock George III
Located in Lincoln, GB
Step into the elegance of the Georgian era with this exquisite mahogany striking longcase clock, a
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Antique 19th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

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Grandfather Clocks And Longcase Clocks For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of grandfather clocks and longcase clocks available for sale. The range of distinct grandfather clocks and longcase clocks — often made from wood, metal and softwood — can elevate any home. There are 1599 antique and vintage grandfather clocks and longcase clocks for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 10 modern editions to choose from as well. Grandfather clocks and longcase clocks have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of grandfather clocks and longcase clocks to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Georgian, Victorian and Rococo grandfather clocks and longcase clocks are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made grandfather clocks and longcase clocks over the years, but those made by Howard Miller, George Nelson and Herschede Clock Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Grandfather Clocks And Longcase Clocks?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $5,500, while they’re typically $278 on the low end and $188,500 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 Clocks And Longcase Clocks
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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.
  • 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
    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
    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
    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 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
    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 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 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 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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This Vivacious Teapot Has Agnes Martin on One Side and Jean-Michel Basquiat on the Other

Ceramist Roberto Lugo brings a street-art sensibility to a dainty serving vessel while paying homage to his artistic heroes.

This Rare Set of 100 Alessi Vases Includes Designs by Scores of International Artists

Alessandro Mendini, Michael Graves, Ettore Sottsass and other design luminaries contributed to this unusual collection of porcelain wares representing a time capsule of late-20th-century decorative art.