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Miniature Longcase Rocking Ship Clock by Sinclair Harding.
Miniature Longcase Rocking Ship Clock by Sinclair Harding.

Miniature Longcase Rocking Ship Clock by Sinclair Harding.

By Sinclair Harding

Located in Amersham, GB

and reliable longcase clock that would fit into any home. This clock comes with our 2 year guarantee

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Vintage 1980s English George III Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass, Steel

Oak Cased Grandfather Clock by Benjamin Lamprey, Burford
Oak Cased Grandfather Clock by Benjamin Lamprey, Burford

Oak Cased Grandfather Clock by Benjamin Lamprey, Burford

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Benjamin Lamprey, Burford. A mid-18th century oak longcase clock with 11-inch square brass dial with black

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Antique 18th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Oak

Edwardian English Chippendale Style Miniature Grandfather / Grandmother Clock
Edwardian English Chippendale Style Miniature Grandfather / Grandmother Clock

Edwardian English Chippendale Style Miniature Grandfather / Grandmother Clock

Located in Dublin, IE

An attractive late 19th century miniature Grandfather longcase clock sometimes referred to as a

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Antique 1890s English Edwardian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass

19th Century Welsh Country Oak Long Case Clock by Wm Jones of Llanfyllin
19th Century Welsh Country Oak Long Case Clock by Wm Jones of Llanfyllin

19th Century Welsh Country Oak Long Case Clock by Wm Jones of Llanfyllin

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

the last few years, we do recommend that a longcase Clock is set up by someone in the know, it is not

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Antique 19th Century Georgian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Oak

French 19th Century Tall Case Clock
French 19th Century Tall Case Clock

French 19th Century Tall Case Clock

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

elements. Glass is original. Because of how particular longcase clocks are, you will want to have a

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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Grandfather Clocks and Lon...

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze, Iron

Rule Britannia Grandmother Clock c.1930
Rule Britannia Grandmother Clock c.1930

Rule Britannia Grandmother Clock c.1930

Located in Norwich, GB

.1930 The case of the unique looking small Longcase clock was most probably decorated later, probably

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Vintage 1930s English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Pine

Art & Craft tall case clock by the respected makers W. Greenwood & Sons
Art & Craft tall case clock by the respected makers W. Greenwood & Sons

Art & Craft tall case clock by the respected makers W. Greenwood & Sons

Located in Markington, GB

impressive longcase clock combines refined architectural form with practical functionality, making it both a

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20th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Oak

French 19th Century Tall Case Clock
French 19th Century Tall Case Clock

French 19th Century Tall Case Clock

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

. One crank-key included. Because of how particular longcase clocks are, you will want to have a

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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Grandfather Clocks and Lon...

Materials

Marble, Stone, Metal, Brass

Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Tall Case Clock from Lyon
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Tall Case Clock from Lyon

Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Tall Case Clock from Lyon

Located in Dallas, TX

Towering at an impressive 9 feet, this monumental Louis XV antique longcase clock was crafted in

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Grandfather Clocks and Longcase...

Materials

Walnut

Exceptional Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Malachite Grandfather Clock
Exceptional Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Malachite Grandfather Clock

Exceptional Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Malachite Grandfather Clock

Located in London, GB

Measures: Height 250cm, width 54cm, depth 33cm This superb longcase clock is a wonderful example of the

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

Materials

Malachite, Ormolu

Gilt Bronze and Parquetry Standing Clock by Kahn in the Régence Style
Gilt Bronze and Parquetry Standing Clock by Kahn in the Régence Style

Gilt Bronze and Parquetry Standing Clock by Kahn in the Régence Style

By E. Kahn

Located in London, GB

Measures: Height 262cm, width 62cm, depth 17cm This beautiful longcase clock is of elongated violin body

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Early 20th Century French Régence Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

A Parkinson & Frodsham Eight Day Longcase
A Parkinson & Frodsham Eight Day Longcase

A Parkinson & Frodsham Eight Day Longcase

By Parkinson & Frodsham

Located in Amersham, GB

A fine regency longcase clock, with an eight day weight driven two train movement with brass bound

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Antique 1820s English Regency Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass, Steel

French 19th Century Painted Case Clock
French 19th Century Painted Case Clock

French 19th Century Painted Case Clock

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

-key included. Because of how particular longcase clocks are, you will want to have a professional come

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Antique 19th Century French Other Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Metal, Iron, Brass

Ridgeway Model 266 Vintage Grandfather Clock with Moon Dial, Triple Chime
Ridgeway Model 266 Vintage Grandfather Clock with Moon Dial, Triple Chime

Ridgeway Model 266 Vintage Grandfather Clock with Moon Dial, Triple Chime

Located in Omaha, NE

A finely crafted vintage longcase clock by Ridgeway, presented in a warm cherry finish with classic

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Late 20th Century American American Classical Grandfather Clocks and Lon...

Materials

Brass

18th Century French Louis XV Carved Oak Long-Case Clock from Normandy
18th Century French Louis XV Carved Oak Long-Case Clock from Normandy

18th Century French Louis XV Carved Oak Long-Case Clock from Normandy

Located in Dallas, TX

a rich and warm oak patina. The longcase clock would make a superb addition to a formal dining room

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Grandfather Clocks and Longcase...

Materials

Oak

American Federal Birch and Birdseye Maple Tall Case Clock, Wingate, ca 1820
American Federal Birch and Birdseye Maple Tall Case Clock, Wingate, ca 1820

American Federal Birch and Birdseye Maple Tall Case Clock, Wingate, ca 1820

By Frederick Wingate

Located in Essex, MA

American Tall Case or Longcase Clock by Frederick Wingate, Augusta, ME 1818. This very well

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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Grandfather Clocks and Longc...

Materials

Birch, Birdseye Maple, Pine

Victorian Decoupage Tabletop Clock Case
Victorian Decoupage Tabletop Clock Case

Victorian Decoupage Tabletop Clock Case

Located in New York, NY

In the form of a Georgian longcase clock; designed to hold a pocketwatch. A shallow compartment

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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Wood, Paper

Fantastic quality antique George III mahogany eight day long case clock
Fantastic quality antique George III mahogany eight day long case clock

Fantastic quality antique George III mahogany eight day long case clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Fantastic quality antique George III mahogany eight day longcase clock with rolling moonphasefoden

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Antique 18th Century British Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass

Tall White Swedish Pine Mora Grandfather Clock, circa 1840
Tall White Swedish Pine Mora Grandfather Clock, circa 1840

Tall White Swedish Pine Mora Grandfather Clock, circa 1840

Located in Round Top, TX

this exceptional longcase clock that stands just over 7.5' tall. Restored, later professionally painted

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Longca...

Materials

Pine, Paint

18th Century English Grandfather Clock by James Pike
18th Century English Grandfather Clock by James Pike

18th Century English Grandfather Clock by James Pike

Located in Greven, DE

Antique George III grandfather clock from Newton Abbot England (Newton Abbot) Mahogany circa 1790

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Antique Late 18th Century British Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Tall Case Closk
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Tall Case Closk

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Tall Case Closk

Located in Mckinney, TX

again. Featuring elegant curves and a striking dry-scraped finish, this Swedish longcase clock is

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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Longc...

Materials

Iron

Superb 19th Century Grandfather Clock by Haentges Freres
Superb 19th Century Grandfather Clock by Haentges Freres

Superb 19th Century Grandfather Clock by Haentges Freres

By Haentges Freres

Located in Tarzana, CA

"Re´gulateur de Parquet" Grandfather longcase Clock by Haentges Freres. The drum case mounted with

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

Materials

Ormolu

Boleslaw Danikowski (1928-1979) ceramic wall clock circa 1960/1970
Boleslaw Danikowski (1928-1979) ceramic wall clock circa 1960/1970

Boleslaw Danikowski (1928-1979) ceramic wall clock circa 1960/1970

By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Mouscron, WHT

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

Oak, Ceramic

French Louis XV Style Bronze Ormolu Mounted Tall Case Clock Manner of Zwiener
French Louis XV Style Bronze Ormolu Mounted Tall Case Clock Manner of Zwiener

French Louis XV Style Bronze Ormolu Mounted Tall Case Clock Manner of Zwiener

By Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

the traditional longcase clock mechanism that has kept precise time for generations. The locks and

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Kienzle Clock Works Louis XV Style Tall Case Clock w/Bronze Figural Top
Kienzle Clock Works Louis XV Style Tall Case Clock w/Bronze Figural Top

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

Monumental Antique English George III Flame Mahogany Longcase Grandfather Clock
Monumental Antique English George III Flame Mahogany Longcase Grandfather Clock

Monumental Antique English George III Flame Mahogany Longcase Grandfather Clock

Located in Dayton, OH

An exceptional early 19th century English George III grandfather clock. Features a beautiful flame

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

Materials

Brass

Monumental 19th Century Ormolu Mounted Onyx & Marble Longcase Grandfather Clock
Monumental 19th Century Ormolu Mounted Onyx & Marble Longcase Grandfather Clock

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

Onyx, Marble, Bronze

Nice Late 19th Century English Carved Nine Tube Longcase Grandfather Clock
Nice Late 19th Century English Carved Nine Tube Longcase Grandfather Clock

Nice Late 19th Century English Carved Nine Tube Longcase Grandfather Clock

Located in Long Island City, 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

19th Century Swedish Painted Wood Longcase / Floor Clock with Scraped Finish
19th Century Swedish Painted Wood Longcase / Floor Clock with Scraped Finish

19th Century Swedish Painted Wood Longcase / Floor Clock with Scraped Finish

Located in Atlanta, GA

A 19th century painted wood Swedish clock. This Swedish clock from the 1820s features a round face

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Wood

ANTIQUE ENGLiSH ARTS & CRAFTS 8 DAY LONGCASE GRANDFATER CLOCK BY MAPLE LONDON
ANTIQUE ENGLiSH ARTS & CRAFTS 8 DAY LONGCASE GRANDFATER CLOCK BY MAPLE LONDON

ANTIQUE ENGLiSH ARTS & CRAFTS 8 DAY LONGCASE GRANDFATER CLOCK BY MAPLE LONDON

By Maple & Co.

Located in Pulborough, GB

Antiques of London A fine late Victorian 8-day longcase (grandfather) clock, retailed by Maple

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Antique 1890s British Arts and Crafts Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Cl...

Materials

Oak

Rare Haig & Chippendale Geo. III 8-day, Hour Strike Longcase Grandfather Clock
Rare Haig & Chippendale Geo. III 8-day, Hour Strike Longcase Grandfather Clock

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

Fine Herschede Brass-Mounted Burl Wood Tall Case Clock
Fine Herschede Brass-Mounted Burl Wood Tall Case Clock

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

Small Georgian Longcase Domestic Regulator by John Byard, London
Small Georgian Longcase Domestic Regulator by John Byard, London

Small Georgian Longcase Domestic Regulator by John Byard, London

Located in Norwich, GB

A very fine small Georgian longcase domestic regulator. Twelve inch silvered dial signed ‘John

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Antique 1790s English George III Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Swedish Rococo tall case clock Mora clock Grandfather clock
19th Century Swedish Rococo tall case clock Mora clock Grandfather clock

19th Century Swedish Rococo tall case clock Mora clock Grandfather clock

Located in Boden, SE

19th Century Swedish antique beautiful Mora clock " Tall case clock " Grandfather clock from

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Grandfather Clocks and Longcas...

Materials

Pine

Mora Clock
Mora Clock

Mora Clock

Located in Crowthorne, Surrey

Antique Swedish Mora clock from the 1800's. Original paint; grey with gold detailing. Not function

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Long...

Materials

Birch

Mora Clock 1812
Mora Clock 1812

Mora Clock 1812

Located in Crowthorne, Surrey

Antique Swedish Mora clock dated 1812 with folk art decorations from Halsingland. Wood carved

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Antique 1810s Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Wood

Gustavian Tallcase Clock
Gustavian Tallcase Clock

Gustavian Tallcase Clock

Located in Greenwich, CT

An elegant tall-case Gustavian clock having an imposing bonnet with an three-finial arched cornice

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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Longca...

Materials

Wood

Mora Clock 19th Century
Mora Clock 19th Century

Mora Clock 19th Century

Located in Crowthorne, Surrey

Antique Swedish Mora clock from the 19th Century with later painting. Hand carved detailing to

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Antique Early 1800s Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Cl...

Materials

Wood

Scottish Grandfather Clock
Scottish Grandfather Clock

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

European Grandfather Clock
European Grandfather Clock

European Grandfather Clock

$1,760Sale Price|20% Off

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

Swedish Mora Clock
Swedish Mora Clock

Swedish Mora Clock

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a 100% original painted Swedish Mora clock, "Dalana" model. One unique thing about this

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Antique 1830s Swedish Country Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Pine

English Chinoiserie Grandfather Clock
English Chinoiserie Grandfather Clock

English Chinoiserie Grandfather Clock

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century English tall case ebonized and gilt chinoiserie grandfather clock. Very stunning in

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Antique 19th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Wood

Swedish Mora Clock
Swedish Mora Clock

Swedish Mora Clock

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a Swedish Mora clock, Norrland model. New battery works have been installed with a

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Antique 1870s Swedish Country Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Pine

Swedish Mora Clock
Swedish Mora Clock

Swedish Mora Clock

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a Swedish Mora clock, and its a "Mora" Model. New battery works have been installed with a

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Antique 1830s Swedish Country Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Pine

Pendulum clock, floor clock with lacquered and painted wooden case, France
Pendulum clock, floor clock with lacquered and painted wooden case, France

Pendulum clock, floor clock with lacquered and painted wooden case, France

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Antique Pendulum Clock, old floor clock, grandfather clock with lacquered and painted wooden case

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Antique 19th Century French Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Walnut

Wai Hing Clocks Co. Chinoiserie Lacquer German Tempus Fugit Grandfather Clock
Wai Hing Clocks Co. Chinoiserie Lacquer German Tempus Fugit Grandfather Clock

Wai Hing Clocks Co. Chinoiserie Lacquer German Tempus Fugit Grandfather Clock

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Wai Hing Clocks Co. Chinossorie Black Lacquer Hand-Painted Mother of Pearl inlaid German

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

Antique Swedish Painted Pine Long Case Clock with Original Clock Mechanism
Antique Swedish Painted Pine Long Case Clock with Original Clock Mechanism

Antique Swedish Painted Pine Long Case Clock with Original Clock Mechanism

Located in Kramfors, SE

Long case clock with red original paint from the mid 1800s. The clock is made in painted pine and

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Grandfather Clocks and Longcas...

Materials

Pine

Swedish Rococo Style Mora Clock
Swedish Rococo Style Mora Clock

Swedish Rococo Style Mora Clock

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a Very unique Rococo style Swedish Mora Clock. and what is so so very Rare is the glass

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Vintage 1910s Swedish Rococo Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Wood

Thomas Yuill Tall Case Clock
Thomas Yuill Tall Case Clock

Thomas Yuill Tall Case Clock

Located in Bradenton, FL

A very attractive Scottish Tall case clock signed by Thomas Yuill East Kilbride. Beautifully fan

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Antique Mid-19th Century Scottish Early Victorian Grandfather Clocks and...

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Bridal Mora Clock
Antique Bridal Mora Clock

Antique Bridal Mora Clock

Located in Crowthorne, Surrey

Rare bridal mora clock (Angermanlandsbrud) from the 1800s. The body of the clock with carving

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Antique Early 1800s Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Cl...

Materials

Birch

Swedish Natural Wood Mora Clock
Swedish Natural Wood Mora Clock

Swedish Natural Wood Mora Clock

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a unique Natural wood Swedish Mora clock.

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Antique 1850s Swedish Rustic Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Pine

19th Century Swedish Ántique Grandfather Clock Tall Case Clock Original Paint
19th Century Swedish Ántique Grandfather Clock Tall Case Clock Original Paint

19th Century Swedish Ántique Grandfather Clock Tall Case Clock Original Paint

Located in Boden, SE

19th century Folk Art tall case clock from Luleå Norrbotten, Northern Sweden. Made in wood. Nice

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Grandfather Clocks and Longc...

Materials

Pine

Blue Swedish Mora Clock
Blue Swedish Mora Clock

Blue Swedish Mora Clock

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a Blue Swedish more clock, is it Original paint? I don`t think so but I do think its an

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Antique 1850s Swedish Country Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Wood

Johnathan Jessop Tall Case Clock
Johnathan Jessop Tall Case Clock

Johnathan Jessop Tall Case Clock

Located in Bradenton, FL

Johnathan Jessop ( 1796-1859 York Pennsylvania Tall Case Clock with a beautifully decorated inlay

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Antique Early 19th Century American Chippendale Grandfather Clocks and L...

Materials

Mahogany

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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.