Antique Swedish Mora Clock by Sven Sunesson, White Finish, Circa 1830
Located in Lewes, England
Elegant tall 220cm early 1800s antique Swedish mora clock with carved detail on the hood in a white paint finish and detailed face and the markings of the maker Sven Sunesson Lous...
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Swedish Antique Mora Clock White Early 1800s Carved Detail 218cm handpainted
Located in Lewes, England
Very decorative early 1800s antique Swedish mora clock with elaborate handpainted detail on the hood and body in a white paint finish with floral wreaths and flowers Measures: 218c...
Pine
Swedish Antique Mora Clock Green Early 1800s 210m Åman Arboga A
Located in Lewes, England
210cm early 1800s antique Swedish mora clock with carved detail on the hood in a green paint finish and detailed face and hand painted detailing. Maker Named Åman, Arboga on face...
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Original Blue Painted Tall Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock, circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
Clock works do not function. Wood longcase is restored, strong and stable.
Glass, Wood, Paint
19th Century Gray Painted Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock with Decorative Carving
Located in Round Top, TX
Swedish mora grandfather clocks are noted by their graceful curves and classic style as seen in this exceptional long case clock.
Wood, Paint
19th Century Swedish Mora Clock with Scalloped Crown and Teardrop Belly
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish painted wood mora clock from the 19th century. This antique mora clock from Sweden features a subtle scalloped crown adorning it's head, a teardrop-shaped door and belly, t...
Wood
Swedish Mora Clock Kurbits Folk Art Early 1825 Scallop Top Rare Antique
Located in Lewes, England
Decorative early 1800s antique Swedish Mora clock in Kurbits folk art paint and detail and a slender body dated 1825. Measures: 210cm. This original 1800s Mora clock has a good fac...
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Antique Swedish Mora Clock, Black and Gold, Folk Art, Circa 1830-50
Located in Lewes, England
203cm rare early 1800s antique Swedish mora clock with carved detail in a black and gold finish with fine folk art feather motifs and detailed face with the makers name AAS Mora ...
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18th C. Swedish Mora Floor Clock with Unique Square-Shaped Head
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 18th century Swedish clock, which is sometimes referred to as a Mora Clock, is somewhat unusual with its square head and its original single wooden hand, typical of the earlier ...
Wood
Swedish Mora Clock Antique White Roses Fryksdall Carved Hood Detail, Early 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
Very decorative early 1800s antique Swedish mora clock with stunning hand carved detailing and motif on the hood in the fryksdall style. This original 1800s mora clock has a beautif...
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Swedish Mora Clock White Gold Paint, Early 1800s Carved Detail Antique Gustavian
Located in Lewes, England
Very tall decorative, 1800s antique Swedish Mora clock with unusual body shape and crown stunning hand painted gold detailing to the body and plinth. This original 1800s Mora clock ...
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Antique Swedish Mora Clock Black 1800s Highly Decorative Gilt Trompe L'Oeil
Located in Lewes, England
Rare example of a highly decorative 1800s antique Swedish mora clock with stunning hand-painted detailing to the finish. This original early 1800s mora clock has a beautiful face wi...
Wood
Swedish Mora Clock White Castle Crown Carved Detail Early 1800 Frkysdall Antique
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish mora clock in white paint and gold detailing with very unusual and rare hood ornamentation and highly decorative face, lovely star round motif on the hood front too. ...
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Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock w/Original Metal Face & Movement, Circa 1830's
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Mora grandfather clock from the 19th century. This antique Mora clock from Sweden features a rounded head topped with a carved crown, a subtle teardrop shaped belly, and re...
Metal
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Swedish Mora Clock White Gold Carved Detail Early 1800 Round Base Gustavian A
Located in Lewes, England
Unusual example of a decorative 1800s antique Swedish Gustavian white mora clock with stunning hand carved detailing to the body and plinth with the rare large circle motif. This or...
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19th Century Mora Floor Clock from Sweden, Scraped Finish w/Subtle Gold Accent
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish wood carved Mora floor clock from the 19th century. This antique Mora clock from Sweden features a raised and flattened top bonnet, trimmed in rope-carved trim adorning it'...
Glass, Wood
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.
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