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Longcase Regulator

Month-Going Regulator Clock by Deshays à Paris
Month-Going Regulator Clock by Deshays à Paris

Month-Going Regulator Clock by Deshays à Paris

$248,500

H 91.5 in W 25.63 in D 14.5 in

Month-Going Regulator Clock by Deshays à Paris

Located in New Orleans, LA

This Louis-Philippe-period month-going longcase regulator clock is an exceptional example of French

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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Grandfather Clocks and Longca...

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Steel

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

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

Regulator by French Royal Exchange
Regulator by French Royal Exchange

Regulator by French Royal Exchange

$20,665

H 79.14 in W 22.05 in D 13 in

Regulator by French Royal Exchange

By French Royal Exchange London

Located in Amersham, GB

A very fine regulator made by the firm of French Royal Exchange, the eight day movement with

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Antique 1850s English Victorian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass

Art Deco 1930's Regulator
Art Deco 1930's Regulator

Art Deco 1930's Regulator

$24,109

H 77.96 in W 14.18 in D 10.24 in

Art Deco 1930's Regulator

Located in Amersham, GB

A very fine regulator dating from 1936 in a restrained art deco style. The large precision 8 day

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Vintage 1930s Scottish Art Deco Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass, Steel

George III Mahogany Regulator Clock
George III Mahogany Regulator Clock

George III Mahogany Regulator Clock

$20,321

H 83 in W 19.5 in D 9 in

George III Mahogany Regulator Clock

Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire

A Regulator clock by William Chisholm, London. Baillie has no record of the maker but by the design

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Antique 1790s English George III Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

The Linke Grand Regulator World's Fair Clock
The Linke Grand Regulator World's Fair Clock

The Linke Grand Regulator World's Fair Clock

$785,000

H 123 in W 38.75 in D 22 in

The Linke Grand Regulator World's Fair Clock

By François Linke

Located in New Orleans, LA

Grand Regulator World's Fair Clock François Linke Circa 1900 Widely regarded as the greatest

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20th Century French Art Nouveau Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

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

A Parkinson & Frodsham Eight Day Longcase

$25,280

H 78.15 in W 17.33 in D 9.45 in

A Parkinson & Frodsham Eight Day Longcase

By Parkinson & Frodsham

Located in Amersham, GB

mahogany veneer running up the trunk. This clock is one of only handful of longcases and regulators made

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Antique 1820s English Regency Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass, Steel

19th Century Johann Wien 90 Day Regulator Clock
19th Century Johann Wien 90 Day Regulator Clock

19th Century Johann Wien 90 Day Regulator Clock

$19,000

H 96 in W 22.5 in D 14.5 in

19th Century Johann Wien 90 Day Regulator Clock

Located in Tarry Town, NY

standing regulator clock. The clock is in great antique condition. Original finish. Movement and dial

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Antique 1880s German Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass

Regulator Clock by Jean-Aimé Jacob and Adam Weisweiler
Regulator Clock by Jean-Aimé Jacob and Adam Weisweiler

Regulator Clock by Jean-Aimé Jacob and Adam Weisweiler

$248,500

H 84.5 in W 22.75 in D 12.63 in

Regulator Clock by Jean-Aimé Jacob and Adam Weisweiler

Located in New Orleans, LA

This important regulator clock beautifully demonstrates the heights of precision clockmaking. While

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Cl...

Materials

Ebony, Mahogany

French 19th-20th Century Régence Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Longcase Clock
French 19th-20th Century Régence Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Longcase Clock

French 19th-20th Century Régence Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Longcase Clock

By Julien Le Roy, Charles Cressent

Located in Los Angeles, CA

regulator longcase clock, after the 18th century model by Julien Le Roy (French, 1686-1759) and Charles

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Antique Early 1900s French Régence Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Bronze, Ormolu

Napoleon III Pedestal Clock “Parquet Regulator” after Jean-Henri Riesener, 1734
Napoleon III Pedestal Clock “Parquet Regulator” after Jean-Henri Riesener, 1734

Napoleon III Pedestal Clock “Parquet Regulator” after Jean-Henri Riesener, 1734

Located in Berlin, DE

A Model of Jean Henri Riesener (Received Master in 1768) executed in 1785. (inv. OA 5501 In Louvre Museum). 19th Century. This fine and sumptuous “Regulateur de Pendule” presents a f...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Grandfather Clocks and Lon...

Materials

Bronze

Antique Regency Year Calendar Mahogany Longcase Clock by John Miller of Bedford
Antique Regency Year Calendar Mahogany Longcase Clock by John Miller of Bedford

Antique Regency Year Calendar Mahogany Longcase Clock by John Miller of Bedford

Located in Devon, GB

A fine English Regency mahogany regulator longcase, the beautiful flame veneered case with shallow

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Antique Early 1800s English Regency Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

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A Scottish mahogany longcase regulator Marschall & Sons Edinburgh, circa 1840.
A Scottish mahogany longcase regulator Marschall & Sons Edinburgh, circa 1840.

A Scottish mahogany longcase regulator Marschall & Sons Edinburgh, circa 1840.

Located in Amsterdam, NL

30-cm engraved silvered dial signed Marshall & Sons Edinburgh, callibrated on the outer ring for minutes and with subsidiaries for seconds and hours in the centre, fine blued hands, ...

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Antique 19th Century British Clocks

Palatial Regulator Longcase Clock
Palatial Regulator Longcase Clock

Palatial Regulator Longcase Clock

Unavailable

H 90.95 in W 23.63 in D 13.39 in

Palatial Regulator Longcase Clock

Located in Chesterfield, GB

but nothing to detract. The 13 inch silvered brass has a true regulator readout and has the unusual

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Antique 19th Century English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Continental Painted Neoclassical Style Regulator Clock
Continental Painted Neoclassical Style Regulator Clock

Continental Painted Neoclassical Style Regulator Clock

Unavailable

H 70.87 in W 11.82 in D 8.67 in

Continental Painted Neoclassical Style Regulator Clock

Located in Keyston, GB

A continental grey/green painted neoclassical style regulator pedestal clock with a tapering column

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Antique Early 1900s French Neoclassical Grandfather Clocks and Longcase ...

19th Century, Floor Standing Mahogany Regulator
19th Century, Floor Standing Mahogany Regulator

19th Century, Floor Standing Mahogany Regulator

Unavailable

H 81.11 in W 19.69 in D 14.97 in

19th Century, Floor Standing Mahogany Regulator

By Hurt & Wray

Located in Braine-le-Chateau, BE

19th century floor standing mahogany regulator, circa 1840, with unusual tri-colored dial and

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Antique 1830s English Regency Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Standing Clock Regulator Styl England 18th Century
Standing Clock Regulator Styl England 18th Century

Standing Clock Regulator Styl England 18th Century

Unavailable

H 87.41 in W 25.6 in D 12.6 in

Standing Clock Regulator Styl England 18th Century

Located in Warsaw, PL

This imposing regulator clock is a testament to the precision and artistry of English horology

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Antique 18th Century French Other Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Wood

18th Century Mahogany Regulator of Rare Small Size

18th Century Mahogany Regulator of Rare Small Size

Unavailable

H 79 in W 0.01 in D 0.01 in

18th Century Mahogany Regulator of Rare Small Size

By Bartholomew Devis

Located in London, GB

A fine late 18th century George III period mahogany regulator of rare small size. The 8-day

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Antique 1770s English George III Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Scottish Floor Standing Regulator of Small Size, circa 1780
Scottish Floor Standing Regulator of Small Size, circa 1780

Scottish Floor Standing Regulator of Small Size, circa 1780

Unavailable

H 73.23 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in

Scottish Floor Standing Regulator of Small Size, circa 1780

By Samuel Brown

Located in Braine-le-Chateau, BE

Scottish floor standing regulator of small size, circa 1780, circular silvered brass dial with

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Antique 1780s Scottish George III Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Beautiful French Mahogany Floor Standing Regulator Signed by Aime Jakob, No.7
Beautiful French Mahogany Floor Standing Regulator Signed by Aime Jakob, No.7

Beautiful French Mahogany Floor Standing Regulator Signed by Aime Jakob, No.7

By Aime Jacob 1

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Beautiful French Mahogany floor standing regulator signed by Aime Jakob No.7 circa 1830. Weight

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Antique 19th Century French Charles X Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Cl...

Materials

Wood

Late Louis XV Ormolu-Mounted Regulator, Movement by Lapaute, Case by Petit
Late Louis XV Ormolu-Mounted Regulator, Movement by Lapaute, Case by Petit

Late Louis XV Ormolu-Mounted Regulator, Movement by Lapaute, Case by Petit

Located in London, Middlesex

The case: with flambeau urn finial above scroll-leaf mount to the shaped hood; acanthus moulded frame to shaped glazed trunk door; the plinth centred with sunburst and mask mount abo...

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Antique 1770s French Louis XV Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Tulipwood

English Longcase Regulator Clock
English Longcase Regulator Clock

English Longcase Regulator Clock

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H 73 in W 17 in D 11 in

English Longcase Regulator Clock

Located in New Orleans, LA

Impeccable quality and craftsmanship differentiate this important longcase regulator by London

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Antique 19th Century English Other Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Louis XVI Style Grand Regulator Clock
Louis XVI Style Grand Regulator Clock

Louis XVI Style Grand Regulator Clock

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H 100 in W 18.75 in D 14.75 in

Louis XVI Style Grand Regulator Clock

Located in New Orleans, LA

This monumental longcase regulator clock crafted in the resplendent Louis XVI style is both a

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Cl...

Materials

Enamel

Biedermeier Regulator Longcase Clock in Fruitwood Case
Biedermeier Regulator Longcase Clock in Fruitwood Case

Biedermeier Regulator Longcase Clock in Fruitwood Case

Located in Montreal, QC

A fine Biedermeier regulator longcase clock in fruitwood case. The upper section with glazed door

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Antique 1850s German Biedermeier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass

19th Century Scottish Regulator Longcase Clock, Precision Grandfather Clock
19th Century Scottish Regulator Longcase Clock, Precision Grandfather Clock

19th Century Scottish Regulator Longcase Clock, Precision Grandfather Clock

Located in Greven, DE

Antique precision regulator, grandfather clock with seconds pendulum Scotland Mahogany, brass

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Antique 19th Century Scottish Regency Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Cl...

Materials

Brass

Breguet Month-Going Long Case Regulator Clock
Breguet Month-Going Long Case Regulator Clock

Breguet Month-Going Long Case Regulator Clock

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H 68.13 in W 19.13 in D 10.75 in

Breguet Month-Going Long Case Regulator Clock

Located in New Orleans, LA

Completed on December 31st, 1931, this Breguet mahogany and brass floor month-going regulator clock

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20th Century Swiss Art Deco Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Signed Regulator, Rosewood Case
19th Century French Signed Regulator, Rosewood Case

19th Century French Signed Regulator, Rosewood Case

Located in Dallas, TX

Louis XV style gilt-bronze mounted tall case clock The circular silvered dial with block roman and Arabic numerals, above the elongated designed rosewood case with hinged door.  

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Grandfather Clocks and Longcase...

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Rosewood

Louis XV Gilt Bronze Mounted Ebonized Regulator Stamped F. Goyer JME
Louis XV Gilt Bronze Mounted Ebonized Regulator Stamped F. Goyer JME

Louis XV Gilt Bronze Mounted Ebonized Regulator Stamped F. Goyer JME

Located in Dallas, TX

A Louis XV gilt bronze mounted ebonized regulator stamped F. Goyer JME, 18th century and later

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Grandfather Clocks and Longcas...

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Regulator Longcase Clock
Antique Regulator Longcase Clock

Antique Regulator Longcase Clock

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H 71 in W 15 in D 10 in

Antique Regulator Longcase Clock

Located in London, GB

A fine London Regulator by Charles Cummins of Leadenhall Street, London. The case constructed in

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Mahogany Regulator Longcase Clock by Steel of Belfast, Harrisons Works
Antique Mahogany Regulator Longcase Clock by Steel of Belfast, Harrisons Works

Antique Mahogany Regulator Longcase Clock by Steel of Belfast, Harrisons Works

By English Clock Systems

Located in Antrim, GB

A stunning flame mahogany Antique Regulator Longcase Clock. Showing Steel and Sons Ltd Belfast

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Antique 1860s Northern Irish Victorian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase C...

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Mahogany

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Longcase Regulator For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic longcase regulator available at 1stDibs. A longcase regulator — often made from wood, metal and mahogany — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a longcase regulator — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right longcase regulator, those designed in Louis XVI, Georgian and Regency styles are of considerable interest. C. Detouche, John Barwise and François Linke each produced at least one beautiful longcase regulator that is worth considering.

How Much is a Longcase Regulator?

Prices for a longcase regulator can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $12,945 and can go as high as $405,536, while the average can fetch as much as $36,063.

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.