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Jugendstil longcase clock
Jugendstil longcase clock

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

19th Century Gustavian Longcase Clock
19th Century Gustavian Longcase Clock

19th Century Gustavian Longcase Clock

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Period Swedish Gustavian longcase clock from Malmo. This striking clock has been scraped back to

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase C...

Materials

Pine

Swedish Gustavian Longcase Clock
Swedish Gustavian Longcase Clock

Swedish Gustavian Longcase Clock

Located in Ljungby, SE

Fantastic Swedish Gustavian longcase clock. The case is a Stockholm work from around 1770/1780. It

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Antique 1770s Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Iron, Brass

ELEGANT 18th CENTURY LONDON LONGCASE CLOCK
ELEGANT 18th CENTURY LONDON LONGCASE CLOCK

ELEGANT 18th CENTURY LONDON LONGCASE CLOCK

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A George III period fiddle back mahogany longcase clock. The eight day movement with a full brass

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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Grandfather Clocks and Long...

Materials

Brass

Walnut longcase Clock Langley Bradley
Walnut longcase Clock Langley Bradley

Walnut longcase Clock Langley Bradley

Located in Folkestone, GB

An very fine quality burr walnut longcase clock from the Quenn Anne period with exceptionally well

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Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Grandfather Clocks and Lon...

Materials

Walnut

South German Longcase Clock, circa 1850
South German Longcase Clock, circa 1850

South German Longcase Clock, circa 1850

Located in Greding, DE

Slim longcase clock in fir wood with profiled base and tall rectangular case. The hood is framed by

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Antique 1850s German Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Fir

19th Century French Boulle Longcase Clock
19th Century French Boulle Longcase Clock

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

Antique Mahogany 8-Day Longcase Clock
Antique Mahogany 8-Day Longcase Clock

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

Longcase Clock, 18th Century
Longcase Clock, 18th Century

Longcase Clock, 18th Century

Located in London, GB

An 18th Century Longcase Clock The case with broken-arch top and stepped caddy, cresting above

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Antique 18th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Quality Antique 18th century mahogany longcase clock
Quality Antique 18th century mahogany longcase clock

Quality Antique 18th century mahogany longcase clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Quality Antique 18th century mahogany longcase clock, having a quality antique 18th century

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Antique 18th Century English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass

'Bauhaus' Chrome Art Deco Longcase Clock
'Bauhaus' Chrome Art Deco Longcase Clock

'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

Fine quality antique Regency inlaid mahogany longcase clock
Fine quality antique Regency inlaid mahogany longcase clock

Fine quality antique Regency inlaid mahogany longcase clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Fine quality antique Regency inlaid mahogany longcase clock, having a fine quality antique Regency

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Antique 19th Century British Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Longcase Clock signed Jacob Kock
18th Century Longcase Clock signed Jacob Kock

18th Century Longcase Clock signed Jacob Kock

Located in Ljungby, SE

A high-quality longcase clock from the latter half of the 18th century, crafted during the

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Antique 18th Century Swedish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass, Iron

Art Deco Oak and Mahogany Longcase Clock by Enfield
Art Deco Oak and Mahogany Longcase Clock by Enfield

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

18th century oak longcase clock by James Draycot Wells
18th century oak longcase clock by James Draycot Wells

18th century oak longcase clock by James Draycot Wells

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

18th century oak longcase clock by james draycot wells, circa 1790. Excellent quality golden oak

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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Grandfather Clocks and Longca...

Materials

Metal, Brass

Georgian Mahogany Longcase Clock by Mummery, Dover
Georgian Mahogany Longcase Clock by Mummery, Dover

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

Longcase Clock/Bornholm Clock Red Painted With Carved Details From 1820s
Longcase Clock/Bornholm Clock Red Painted With Carved Details From 1820s

Longcase Clock/Bornholm Clock Red Painted With Carved Details From 1820s

Located in Lejre, DK

Bornholm longcase clock from the 1820s, red painted with decorative carved details and classic

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Antique 1820s Danish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Inlaid Mahogany Longcase Clock
Early 20th Century Inlaid Mahogany Longcase Clock

Early 20th Century Inlaid Mahogany Longcase Clock

Located in Martlesham, GB

A lovely early 20th century mahogany cased eight day longcase clock, the eight day movement

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Vintage 1920s English Edwardian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Napoleonic Boulle Marquetry Longcase Clock c. 1800
Antique French Napoleonic Boulle Marquetry Longcase Clock c. 1800

Antique French Napoleonic Boulle Marquetry Longcase Clock c. 1800

Located in Westfield, MA

Longcase Clock, crafted around the year 1800. This magnificent timepiece is a testament to the lavish

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Antique Early 1800s French Empire Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass

George III Era Longcase Clock – 18th Century
George III Era Longcase Clock – 18th Century

George III Era Longcase Clock – 18th Century

Located in Opole, PL

George III Era Longcase Clock – 18th Century his elegant 18th-century George III longcase clock is

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Antique Early 18th Century English George III Grandfather Clocks and Lon...

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Mahogany

Antique Gustavian Painted Longcase Clock from Denmark, Circa 1780s
Antique Gustavian Painted Longcase Clock from Denmark, Circa 1780s

Antique Gustavian Painted Longcase Clock from Denmark, Circa 1780s

Located in Lejre, DK

longcase clock, a true testament to the elegance of the late 18th century. Originating from Denmark and

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Antique Late 18th Century Danish Louis XVI Grandfather Clocks and Longca...

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany and Ormolu Longcase Clock, circa 1890
Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany and Ormolu Longcase Clock, circa 1890

Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany and Ormolu Longcase Clock, circa 1890

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany and ormolu longcase clock, circa 1890.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Grandfather Clocks and Longca...

Materials

Ormolu

Large Antique Mahogany 8 Day Painted Face Longcase Clock
Large Antique Mahogany 8 Day Painted Face Longcase Clock

Large Antique Mahogany 8 Day Painted Face Longcase Clock

Located in Suffolk, GB

Large antique mahogany 8 day painted face longcase clock with a swan-neck pediment, superb colorful

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Antique 1850s English Victorian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

George I Longcase Clock by William Holloway, London
George I Longcase Clock by William Holloway, London

George I Longcase Clock by William Holloway, London

Located in Norwich, GB

George I longcase clock by William Holloway, London Georgian longcase clock in a finely

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Antique 1720s British Georgian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Mahogany 8 Day Painted Face Longcase Clock
Antique Mahogany 8 Day Painted Face Longcase Clock

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

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Antique 1850s English Victorian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass

Superb quality antique George III mahogany arch dial longcase clock
Superb quality antique George III mahogany arch dial longcase clock

Superb quality antique George III mahogany arch dial longcase clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Superb quality antique George III mahogany arch dial longcase clock, having a quality antique

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Antique 19th Century British Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Impressive quality antique George III mahogany eight day longcase clock
Impressive quality antique George III mahogany eight day longcase clock

Impressive quality antique George III mahogany eight day longcase clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Impressive quality antique George III mahogany eight day longcase clock, having a quality mahogany

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Antique 19th Century British Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass

Swedish Rococo Longcase Clock signed Petter Södermann Stockholm
Swedish Rococo Longcase Clock signed Petter Södermann Stockholm

Swedish Rococo Longcase Clock signed Petter Södermann Stockholm

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

Very decorative and fine rococo longcase clock by the renowned clockmaker Petter Södermann

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Antique 1770s Swedish Rococo Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Wood

Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Longcase Clock
Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Longcase Clock

Antique Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Longcase Clock

Located in Suffolk, GB

A beautifully proportioned antique Edwardian longcase clock dating from the early 20th century

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Large Biedermeier Longcase Clock in Cherrywood, Germany circa 1820
Large Biedermeier Longcase Clock in Cherrywood, Germany circa 1820

Large Biedermeier Longcase Clock in Cherrywood, Germany circa 1820

Located in Greding, DE

Elegant, tall Biedermeier longcase clock with a finely veneered cherrywood case. The slender middle

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Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Cherry

Magnificent Quality Antique Ornate Gilded Brass Miniature Longcase Clock
Magnificent Quality Antique Ornate Gilded Brass Miniature Longcase Clock

Magnificent Quality Antique Ornate Gilded Brass Miniature Longcase Clock

Located in Suffolk, GB

Magnificent quality antique Edwardian ornate gilded brass miniature longcase clock having a

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century Empire-Style Longcase Clock
Late 19th Century Empire-Style Longcase Clock

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

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Swedish Gustavian Neoclassical Longcase Clock, Circa 1800
Swedish Gustavian Neoclassical Longcase Clock, Circa 1800

Swedish Gustavian Neoclassical Longcase Clock, Circa 1800

Located in Atlanta, GA

A refined Gustavian longcase clock from around 1800, notable for its elegant shape and well

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase C...

Materials

Pine

Guillerme et Chambron, Rare Oak Longcase Clock, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970
Guillerme et Chambron, Rare Oak Longcase Clock, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970

Guillerme et Chambron, Rare Oak Longcase Clock, Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970

By Guillerme et Chambron, Boleslaw Danikowski

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Guillerme et Chambron, rare oak longcase clock. Edition Votre Maison, circa 1970 Ceramic face by

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase ...

Materials

Ceramic, Oak

Fine quality antique George III mahogany longcase clock
Fine quality antique George III mahogany longcase clock

Fine quality antique George III mahogany longcase clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Fine quality antique George III mahogany longcase clock, having a distinctive swan neck pediment

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Antique 19th Century British Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

c.1960s Guillerme et Chambron Longcase Clock With Glazed Ceramic Face
c.1960s Guillerme et Chambron Longcase Clock With Glazed Ceramic Face

c.1960s Guillerme et Chambron Longcase Clock With Glazed Ceramic Face

By Guillerme et Chambron

Located in London, GB

This Longcase Clock by Guillerme et Chambron dates from the 1960s and is part of the Edition Votre

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase ...

Materials

Ceramic, Oak

Small 18th Century Mahogany Longcase Clock by Rowning of Newmarket
Small 18th Century Mahogany Longcase Clock by Rowning of Newmarket

Small 18th Century Mahogany Longcase Clock by Rowning of Newmarket

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A rare 18th century mahogany longcase clock of small size, with an 11" silvered dial and eight day

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Antique 18th Century English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Outstanding Quality 18th Century Oak Longcase Clock
Outstanding Quality 18th Century Oak Longcase Clock

Outstanding Quality 18th Century Oak Longcase Clock

Located in Suffolk, GB

Outstanding quality 18th century oak longcase clock having a fabulous brass dial with a 12

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Antique 18th Century English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Oak

Antique George III Oak Eight Day Longcase Clock
Antique George III Oak Eight Day Longcase Clock

Antique George III Oak Eight Day Longcase Clock

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique George III oak eight day longcase clock having a well proportioned oak longcase with a

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Antique 19th Century English George III Grandfather Clocks and Longcase ...

Materials

Oak

17th Century Walnut and Marquetry Longcase Clock
17th Century Walnut and Marquetry Longcase Clock

17th Century Walnut and Marquetry Longcase Clock

Located in East Hampton, NY

Late 17th century walnut and marquetry longcase clock. Marked "Windmills, London"

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Antique 17th Century English Clocks

Antique George III quality mahogany 8 day longcase clock
Antique George III quality mahogany 8 day longcase clock

Antique George III quality mahogany 8 day longcase clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Antique George III quality mahogany 8 day longcase clock, having a quality mahogany case with a

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Antique 19th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Gustavian white painted Longcase Clock Mathias Kullberg Stockholm 18th century
Gustavian white painted Longcase Clock Mathias Kullberg Stockholm 18th century

Gustavian white painted Longcase Clock Mathias Kullberg Stockholm 18th century

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

Very decorative Swedish longcase clock from the Gustavian period painted in a cream white with

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Antique 1770s Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Wood

Georgian Mahogany Longcase Clock By John Ross, London
Georgian Mahogany Longcase Clock By John Ross, London

Georgian Mahogany Longcase Clock By John Ross, London

Located in Norwich, GB

Georgian longcase clock by John Ross, London Finely figured flame mahogany case with stepped

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Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Fine and Elegant 18th Century Mahogany Longcase Clock
Fine and Elegant 18th Century Mahogany Longcase Clock

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

German Marquetry Longcase Clock by Johann Wilhelm Wellershaus, Late 18th Century
German Marquetry Longcase Clock by Johann Wilhelm Wellershaus, Late 18th Century

German Marquetry Longcase Clock by Johann Wilhelm Wellershaus, Late 18th Century

Located in Berlin, DE

German Marquetry Longcase Clock by Johann Wilhelm Wellershaus, Late 18th Century A German arched

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Antique Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Grandfather Clocks and Longca...

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Iron

Georgian Mahogany Longcase Clock by Stephen Mears, Hempnall
Georgian Mahogany Longcase Clock by Stephen Mears, Hempnall

Georgian Mahogany Longcase Clock by Stephen Mears, Hempnall

Located in Norwich, GB

Georgian mahogany longcase clock by Stephen Mears, Hempnall Finely figured mahogany case

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Antique 1780s English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

An Art Deco Quarter Chiming Longcase Clock
An Art Deco Quarter Chiming Longcase Clock

An Art Deco Quarter Chiming Longcase Clock

Located in Amersham, GB

A very fine example of a 1930’s longcase clock with a three train quarter chiming eight day

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Vintage 1930s Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass, Steel

George III Mahogany Longcase Clock by Stephen Hurst, Liverpool
George III Mahogany Longcase Clock by Stephen Hurst, Liverpool

George III Mahogany Longcase Clock by Stephen Hurst, Liverpool

Located in Norwich, GB

George III Longcase Clock The maker of this Longcase clock was Stephen Hurst from Liverpool

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Antique 1810s English George III Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Longcase Clock by John Taylor, London
Georgian Mahogany Longcase Clock by John Taylor, London

Georgian Mahogany Longcase Clock by John Taylor, London

Located in Norwich, GB

Georgian Longcase clock by John Taylor, London Finely figured flame mahogany case with

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Antique 1780s English Georgian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Regulator Longcase Clock of Month Duration
Mahogany Regulator Longcase Clock of Month Duration

Mahogany Regulator Longcase Clock of Month Duration

Located in Norwich, GB

Regulator longcase clock of month duration Early Victorian mahogany regulator standing on a

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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase C...

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Mahogany

Antique George III Quality Mahogany 8 Day Longcase Clock
Antique George III Quality Mahogany 8 Day Longcase Clock

Antique George III Quality Mahogany 8 Day Longcase Clock

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique George III quality mahogany 8 day longcase clock having a quality mahogany case with a swan

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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Grandfather Clocks and Lon...

Materials

Other

Fantastic quality antique George III mahogany and oak longcase clock
Fantastic quality antique George III mahogany and oak longcase clock

Fantastic quality antique George III mahogany and oak longcase clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Fantastic quality antique George III mahogany and oak longcase clock with a painted dial decorated

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Antique Early 19th Century George III Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Cl...

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Glass, Mahogany

Small Georgian Mahogany Longcase Clock by John Paine, Brentford
Small Georgian Mahogany Longcase Clock by John Paine, Brentford

Small Georgian Mahogany Longcase Clock by John Paine, Brentford

Located in Norwich, GB

Georgian mahogany Longcase clock by John Paine, Brentford A slim finely figured flame mahogany

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Antique 1770s English Georgian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Mahogany

Magnificent Antique George II Brass Face Red Walnut Longcase Clock
Magnificent Antique George II Brass Face Red Walnut Longcase Clock

Magnificent Antique George II Brass Face Red Walnut Longcase Clock

Located in Suffolk, GB

This is a magnificent example of a George II brass face red walnut longcase clock. The hood having

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Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Grandfather Clocks and Longca...

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Brass

Antique George III Oak Longcase Clock Signed John Kent, Manchester
Antique George III Oak Longcase Clock Signed John Kent, Manchester

Antique George III Oak Longcase Clock Signed John Kent, Manchester

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique George III oak eight day longcase clock having a well proportioned oak longcase with a

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Antique Early 19th Century English Edwardian Grandfather Clocks and Long...

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Oak

Late 18th Century Mahogany longcase clock, by 'Chater and Son' London
Late 18th Century Mahogany longcase clock, by 'Chater and Son' London

Late 18th Century Mahogany longcase clock, by 'Chater and Son' London

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality late 18th century London longcase clock by 'Chater and Sons, London'. Having a

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Antique Late 18th Century English Chippendale Grandfather Clocks and Lon...

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Brass

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Longcase Clock For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal longcase clock for your home. Each longcase clock for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and softwood. Find 1281 options for an antique or vintage longcase clock now, or shop our selection of 5 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect longcase clock — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A longcase clock made by Georgian designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular. Howard Miller, George Nelson and Herschede Clock Co. each produced at least one beautiful longcase clock that is worth considering.

How Much is a Longcase Clock?

Prices for a longcase clock start at $251 and top out at $207,363 with the average selling for $5,509.

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 Longcase Clock
  • 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.