$3,250
H 83.5 in W 25 in D 14 in
Howard Miller Oak Grandfather Clock with Kieninger Triple Chime Movement
By Howard Miller
Located in Omaha, NE
higher-grade traditional production of the late twentieth century. The clock bears serial number 579760
Brass, Metal
Sold
H 72.84 in W 16.93 in D 9.45 in
Mid century Modern Danish stand clock teak By Westminster clocks copenhagen 1960
By Westminster Clocks
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish stand clock in Teak By Westminster clocks copenhagen 1960 Made in
Brass
Art Deco Walnut Grandfather Clock, England, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
Magnificent Art Deco Grandfather clock dating to the 1930s, England. Extremely hard to source with
Brass, Chrome
1930's Art Deco Walnut Long Case Grandmother Clock
Located in London, GB
A fantastic original Art Deco period long case grandmother clock in walnut. This was made in
Walnut
Rare George Nelson Howard Miller Burl and Rosewood Grandfather Clock
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Buffalo, NY
George Nelson grandfather clock with weight driven movement in a modern burl wood and rosewood
Metal
Antique Inlaid Grandfather Clock Chiming on Eight Bells and Gong
Located in London, GB
Crotch (1775-1847). In the mid-19th century the chime was adopted by the clock tower at the Palace of
19th Century Longcase Clock Chiming on Bells
Located in London, GB
undergraduate pupil, William Crotch (1775-1847). In the mid-19th century the chime was adopted by the clock
Mahogany
Vintage Colonial Zeeland Grandfather Weight Driven Clock
Located in Phoenix, AZ
beautiful Westminster chime melody if the hands are moved manually. Possibly, after servicing the clock will
Wood, Birch
Oak Grandmother Clock
Located in Buckinghamshire, GB
An oak grandmother clock, dating to the 1930s. It has a break arch hood case, with molded tie and a
Late 19th Century Mahogany Longcase Clock by Maple and Co
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
Late 19th century mahogany longcase clock in perfect working order. The face signed by Maple and
Mahogany
$4,495
H 85.75 in W 21.5 in D 9.75 in
Antique Georgian Scottish Orkney Island Tall Case 8 day Grandfather Clock 1810
Located in Portland, OR
A fine & rare antique Georgian Scottish inlaid mahogany eight day tall case grandfather clock, by Patrick Bews, Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, circa 1810. Just professionally serviced and...
Brass
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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