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Antique Mora Clock Swedish 1800s Antique Tall J. Svensson Svenstad A
Antique Mora Clock Swedish 1800s Antique Tall J. Svensson Svenstad A

Antique Mora Clock Swedish 1800s Antique Tall J. Svensson Svenstad A

Located in Lewes, England

. Antique Swedish mora clock from the 1800s in lovely white finish with an unusual shape body and a superb

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

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Wood

Swedish Mora Clock Antique White Gold Extended Belly Early 1800s A
Swedish Mora Clock Antique White Gold Extended Belly Early 1800s A

Swedish Mora Clock Antique White Gold Extended Belly Early 1800s A

Located in Lewes, England

Lovely example of a very decorative early 1800s antique Swedish mora clock with a nice extended and

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Early Victorian Grandfather Clocks an...

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Pine

Swedish Antique Mora Clock White Early 1800s Carved Detail 218cm handpainted
Swedish Antique Mora Clock White Early 1800s Carved Detail 218cm handpainted

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

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

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Pine

Swedish Mora Clock Fryksdall White Gold Scroll Motif Antique Grandfather A
Swedish Mora Clock Fryksdall White Gold Scroll Motif Antique Grandfather A

Swedish Mora Clock Fryksdall White Gold Scroll Motif Antique Grandfather A

Located in Lewes, England

Swedish antique Mora clock in the Fryksdall school finished in White paint with gold edge detailing

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

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Pine

Antique Mora Clock Swedish Gold Black Early 1800s Chinoiserie Painted Original
Antique Mora Clock Swedish Gold Black Early 1800s Chinoiserie Painted Original

Antique Mora Clock Swedish Gold Black Early 1800s Chinoiserie Painted Original

Located in Lewes, England

Antique Swedish Mora clock from early 1800s in probable original paint with a great decorative

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

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Wood

Mora Clock 1800s Swedish Green Gold Antique Swedish Painted Gustavian A
Mora Clock 1800s Swedish Green Gold Antique Swedish Painted Gustavian A

Mora Clock 1800s Swedish Green Gold Antique Swedish Painted Gustavian A

Located in Lewes, England

Swedish antique mora clock dating from early/mid-1800s featuring green paint with gold detail

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

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Pine

Swedish Antique Mora Clock Green Early 1800s 210m Åman Arboga A
Swedish Antique Mora Clock Green Early 1800s 210m Åman Arboga A

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

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

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Pine

Swedish Antique Mora Clock White Early 1800s Sven Sunesson Loushult A
Swedish Antique Mora Clock White Early 1800s Sven Sunesson Loushult A

Swedish Antique Mora Clock White Early 1800s Sven Sunesson Loushult A

Located in Lewes, England

Elegant tall 220cm early 1800s antique Swedish mora clock with carved detail on the hood in a

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

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Pine

19th Century Gray Painted Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock with Decorative Carving
19th Century Gray Painted Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock with Decorative Carving

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

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

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Wood, Paint

Original Blue Painted Tall Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock, circa 1820-40
Original Blue Painted Tall Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock, circa 1820-40

Original Blue Painted Tall Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock, circa 1820-40

Located in Round Top, TX

Exceptional hand painted mora grandfather clock with original light blue painted finish accented in

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

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Glass, Wood, Paint

Mora Clock Swedish 1800s Antique Folk Art 200cm Faux Wood Grain 1800s
Mora Clock Swedish 1800s Antique Folk Art 200cm Faux Wood Grain 1800s

Mora Clock Swedish 1800s Antique Folk Art 200cm Faux Wood Grain 1800s

Located in Lewes, England

Antique Swedish mora clock from C. 1844 in rare faux wood grain Kurbitz folk art finish finish and

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

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Wood

Swedish Mora Clock Pale Blue Gold Early 1800s Antique Country Influence A
Swedish Mora Clock Pale Blue Gold Early 1800s Antique Country Influence A

Swedish Mora Clock Pale Blue Gold Early 1800s Antique Country Influence A

Located in Lewes, England

Decorative early 1800s antique Swedish mora clock with exceptional style and detail blue and gold

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Early Victorian Grandfather Clocks an...

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Pine

19th Century Swedish Mora Clock with Scalloped Crown and Teardrop Belly
19th Century Swedish Mora Clock with Scalloped Crown and Teardrop Belly

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

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood

Swedish Mora Clock White Gold Paint, Early 1800s Carved Detail Antique Gustavian
Swedish Mora Clock White Gold Paint, Early 1800s Carved Detail Antique Gustavian

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

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

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Pine

Swedish Mora Clock Antique White Roses Fryksdall Carved Hood Detail, Early 1800s
Swedish Mora Clock Antique White Roses Fryksdall Carved Hood Detail, Early 1800s

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

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Early Victorian Grandfather Clocks an...

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Pine

Antique Swedish Mora Clock Black 1800s Highly Decorative Gilt Trompe L'Oeil
Antique Swedish Mora Clock Black 1800s Highly Decorative Gilt Trompe L'Oeil

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

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Early Victorian Grandfather Clocks an...

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Wood

Swedish Mora Clock Kurbits Folk Art Early 1825 Scallop Top Rare Antique
Swedish Mora Clock Kurbits Folk Art Early 1825 Scallop Top Rare Antique

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

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Early Victorian Grandfather Clocks an...

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Pine

Swedish Antique Mora Clock  Black Folk Art Feathers 1800s 203cm AAS A
Swedish Antique Mora Clock  Black Folk Art Feathers 1800s 203cm AAS A

Swedish Antique Mora Clock Black Folk Art Feathers 1800s 203cm AAS A

Located in Lewes, England

203cm rare early 1800s antique Swedish mora clock with carved detail in a black and gold finish

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

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Pine

Antique Swedish Mora Clock Early 1800s Single Hand Grey White 212cm Gustavian
Antique Swedish Mora Clock Early 1800s Single Hand Grey White 212cm Gustavian

Antique Swedish Mora Clock Early 1800s Single Hand Grey White 212cm Gustavian

Located in Lewes, England

Great example of a very early 1800s antique Swedish mora clock with hand carved detailing to the

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Early Victorian Grandfather Clocks an...

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Pine

18th C. Swedish Mora Floor Clock with Unique Square-Shaped Head
18th C. Swedish Mora Floor Clock with Unique Square-Shaped Head

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

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Antique 18th Century Swedish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood

1818 Swedish Mora Clock Off White Bronze Early 1800s Antique Hand Painted A
1818 Swedish Mora Clock Off White Bronze Early 1800s Antique Hand Painted A

1818 Swedish Mora Clock Off White Bronze Early 1800s Antique Hand Painted A

Located in Lewes, England

Lovely early 1800s antique Swedish mora clock with stunning hand painted detail on the body and

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Early Victorian Grandfather Clocks an...

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Pine

Swedish Mora Clock White Gold Carved Detail Early 1800 Round Base Gustavian A
Swedish Mora Clock White Gold Carved Detail Early 1800 Round Base Gustavian A

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

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Early Victorian Grandfather Clocks an...

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Pine

Swedish Gustavian Mora Clock in Original Green Orange Colors, Early 19th Century
Swedish Gustavian Mora Clock in Original Green Orange Colors, Early 19th Century

Swedish Gustavian Mora Clock in Original Green Orange Colors, Early 19th Century

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Swedish antique mora clock dating from early/ 1800s featuring green paint with orange details that

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

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Pine

19th Century Mora Floor Clock from Sweden, Scraped Finish w/Subtle Gold Accent
19th Century Mora Floor Clock from Sweden, Scraped Finish w/Subtle Gold Accent

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

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Glass, Wood

Antique Mora Floor Clock
Antique Mora Floor Clock

Antique Mora Floor Clock

Unavailable|$2,595

Antique Mora Floor Clock

Located in Memphis, TN

This impressive floor clock has a lot of charm with plenty of decorative details surrounding the

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Antique Early 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Long...

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Wood

Grandfather clock Modern Mora clock Concrete minimalism Floor clock
Grandfather clock Modern Mora clock Concrete minimalism Floor clock

Grandfather clock Modern Mora clock Concrete minimalism Floor clock

Located in Göteborg, SE

Forsberg Form's hallmark and manages the legacy of the Swedish mora clock.

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2010s Swedish Minimalist Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Concrete

18th Century Swedish Mora Clock
18th Century Swedish Mora Clock

18th Century Swedish Mora Clock

Located in Encinitas, CA

18th century Swedish Mora clock hand scrapped down to the original lovely blue green color. Parts

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Antique 18th Century Swedish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Mora Clock with Signed Dial
Mora Clock with Signed Dial

Mora Clock with Signed Dial

Unavailable|$6,800

Mora Clock with Signed Dial

Located in Sheffield, MA

Early Mora clock, circa 1800, signed “J. Grundin” on the dial, along with bold Arabic numerals

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood

19th Century Painted Swedish Mora Clock
19th Century Painted Swedish Mora Clock

19th Century Painted Swedish Mora Clock

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A 19th century painted Swedish Mora clock in the original paint.

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood

Grandfather clock Modern Mora clock Concrete Minimalism White Marble
Grandfather clock Modern Mora clock Concrete Minimalism White Marble

Grandfather clock Modern Mora clock Concrete Minimalism White Marble

Located in Göteborg, SE

hallmark and manages the legacy of the Swedish mora clock.

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2010s Swedish Minimalist Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Concrete, Marble

Wonderful 19th Century Painted Swedish Mora Clock / Cupboard
Wonderful 19th Century Painted Swedish Mora Clock / Cupboard

Wonderful 19th Century Painted Swedish Mora Clock / Cupboard

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A very charming, circa 1840 Swedish painted Mora clock / cupboard with two doors and a drawer

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood

Swedish Mora Wedding Clock in Original Condition, Anno 1862
Swedish Mora Wedding Clock in Original Condition, Anno 1862

Swedish Mora Wedding Clock in Original Condition, Anno 1862

Located in BOSTON, MA

An unusual untouched Swedish Mora wedding clock in original condition. This is one of the rare Mora

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Antique 1860s Swedish Other Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Pine

19th Century Swedish Painted Longcase Mora Clock
19th Century Swedish Painted Longcase Mora Clock

19th Century Swedish Painted Longcase Mora Clock

Located in Bradenton, FL

19th century Swedish Painted longcase Mora Clock, Gotland, circa 1820. Features red painted body

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

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Wood, Paint

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Longcase Mora Clock
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Longcase Mora Clock

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Painted Longcase Mora Clock

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

19th century Swedish Gustavian style painted longcase mora clock Clock-face is made in pewter

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Antique 1850s Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Pine

Swedish Rococo Style 1810s Longcase Mora Clock with Two-Toned Original Paint
Swedish Rococo Style 1810s Longcase Mora Clock with Two-Toned Original Paint

Swedish Rococo Style 1810s Longcase Mora Clock with Two-Toned Original Paint

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish Rococo style wooden longcase Mora clock from the early 19th century with most of its

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

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Enamel

19th Century Swedish Painted Longcase Mora Clock
19th Century Swedish Painted Longcase Mora Clock

19th Century Swedish Painted Longcase Mora Clock

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Stylish Swedish shaped long case clock, circa 1850. Painted dial with Arabic numerals and brass

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

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Pine

19th Century Swedish Blue Painted Longcase Mora Clock
19th Century Swedish Blue Painted Longcase Mora Clock

19th Century Swedish Blue Painted Longcase Mora Clock

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Swedish pine mora clock, circa 1826. Steel face with makers mark of 'j thornberg' 'c crona', with

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Antique Early 19th Century European Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Lon...

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Pine

19th Century Western Swedish Painted Longcase Mora Clock
19th Century Western Swedish Painted Longcase Mora Clock

19th Century Western Swedish Painted Longcase Mora Clock

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Early 19th century Swedish clock from the western regions, circa 1830. Clock face with some

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Antique Early 19th Century European Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Lon...

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Pine

19th Century Western Swedish Painted Longcase Mora Clock
19th Century Western Swedish Painted Longcase Mora Clock

19th Century Western Swedish Painted Longcase Mora Clock

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Early 19th century Swedish clock from the western regions, circa 1830. Clock face with some

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

19th Century Swedish Blue Painted Longcase Mora Clock
19th Century Swedish Blue Painted Longcase Mora Clock

19th Century Swedish Blue Painted Longcase Mora Clock

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Swedish pine mora clock, circa 1826. Steel face with makers mark of 'j thornberg' 'c crona', with

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish More Clocks

Early 19th Century Mora Swedish Clock
Early 19th Century Mora Swedish Clock

Early 19th Century Mora Swedish Clock

By Mora

Located in New Orleans, LA

Swedish Mora Clock with stylish carving from the early 19th century - painted. Not functional for

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood

1840 Antique Swedish Mora Clock Kurbits Folk Art Faux Wood Grain Roman Numeral
1840 Antique Swedish Mora Clock Kurbits Folk Art Faux Wood Grain Roman Numeral

1840 Antique Swedish Mora Clock Kurbits Folk Art Faux Wood Grain Roman Numeral

By Mora

Located in Lewes, England

Here we have a classic Swedish Country mora clock with a clean roman numeral face and crown on the

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

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Wood

19th Century Swedish Birch Mora Longcase Clock
19th Century Swedish Birch Mora Longcase Clock

19th Century Swedish Birch Mora Longcase Clock

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century Swedish mora longcase clock, circa 1850. Presented in its original birch finish

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

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Birch

19th Century Swedish Chinoiserie Mora Longcase Clock
19th Century Swedish Chinoiserie Mora Longcase Clock

19th Century Swedish Chinoiserie Mora Longcase Clock

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Fine quality swedish mora longcase clock, circa 1840. Later painted, circa 1900 in the chinoiserie

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Antique Mid-19th Century European Chinoiserie Grandfather Clocks and Lon...

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Pine

19th Century Swedish Painted Mora Longcase Clock
19th Century Swedish Painted Mora Longcase Clock

19th Century Swedish Painted Mora Longcase Clock

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Swedish pine Mora clock, circa 1860. Traditional Mora shape. Enamel hand painted clock face with

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

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Pine

19th Century Swedish Painted Mora Longcase Clock
19th Century Swedish Painted Mora Longcase Clock

19th Century Swedish Painted Mora Longcase Clock

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Swedish pine mora clock, circa 1860. Traditional mora shape. Enamel hand painted clock face with

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

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Pine

19th Swedish Gustavian Longcase Painted Mora Clock
19th Swedish Gustavian Longcase Painted Mora Clock

19th Swedish Gustavian Longcase Painted Mora Clock

Located in Bradenton, FL

19th century Swedish Gustavian longcase painted clock, featuring an elegant and slender wooden case

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Rococo Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood, Paint

19th Century Decorative Mora Painted Swedish Longcase Clock
19th Century Decorative Mora Painted Swedish Longcase Clock

19th Century Decorative Mora Painted Swedish Longcase Clock

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Stunning long case clock, circa 1850. Presented to you with original scraped back paint. Clock

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

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Pine

Early 19th Century Painted Swedish Mora Longcase Clock
Early 19th Century Painted Swedish Mora Longcase Clock

Early 19th Century Painted Swedish Mora Longcase Clock

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Beautiful carved Mora clock, circa 1830. We have been fortunate enough to deal in a number of

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

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Pine

Rural Painted Mora Longcase Clock, Sweden, circa 1900
Rural Painted Mora Longcase Clock, Sweden, circa 1900

Rural Painted Mora Longcase Clock, Sweden, circa 1900

Located in Greven, DE

Antique grandfather clock with folklore painting Sweden Painted wood around 1900 Dimensions: H x

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Early 20th Century Swedish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood

Mora Clock
Mora Clock

Mora Clock

Sold|$1,500

Mora Clock

Located in Crowthorne, Surrey

A classic Mora Clock made in the 1960s in white/cream with carved parts. This Mora Clock has a

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Antique Early 1900s European Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase C...

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Wood

Mora Clock
Mora Clock

Mora Clock

Sold|$3,600

Mora Clock

Located in Crowthorne, Surrey

Antique Mora Clock 1800s with original floral paint details and gilding. Face inscribed AAL

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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Cl...

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Birch

Mora Clock
Mora Clock

Mora Clock

Sold|$1,600

Mora Clock

Located in Crowthorne, Surrey

Swedish Mora clock in pine (unpainted) and carving detail. Working Longcase clock mechanism of

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Antique Early 1900s European Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase C...

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Wood

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Longcase Mora Clock For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the longcase mora clock you’re looking for. Each longcase mora clock for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, pine and softwood. Find 578 options for an antique or vintage longcase mora clock now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect longcase mora clock — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A longcase mora clock made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Rococo — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made longcase mora clock over the years, but those crafted by Sven Nilsson Morin, J. Grundin and Mora Clocks are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Longcase Mora Clock?

A longcase mora clock can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,295, while the lowest priced sells for $1,100 and the highest can go for as much as $18,000.

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 Mora Clock
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    A Swedish Mora clock is a floor clock with a distinctive curvy shape inspired by a figure eight. The clocks originated from Mora, a village in Sweden, during the 18th century. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Mora 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.