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Herbert Blockley London Musical 19th Century Inlaid Tall Case Grandfather Clock
Located in Long Branch, NJ
​Herbert Blockley London Musical 19th Century Inlaid Tall Case Grandfather Clock Dimensions : 94.5
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Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Grandfather Clocks and Longc...

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Brass

19th Century Tiffany & CO Oak 5 Musical 5 Gong Tall Case Grandfather Clock
By Walter Durfee
Located in Long Branch, NJ
19th Century Tiffany & CO Oak 5 Musical 5 Gong Tall Case Grandfather Clock Dimensions : 104" Tall
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Antique 1890s American Federal Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Oak

Vernis Martin Style Grandfather Clock
Located in Wilson, NC
Vernis Martin style grandfather clock, with the front and sides richly embellished with ormolu
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Antique 1840s French Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Metal, Brass

Vernis Martin Style Grandfather Clock
Vernis Martin Style Grandfather Clock
H 94 in W 20.5 in D 14.5 in
Early 20th Century inlaid mahogany musical longcase clock
Located in Martlesham, GB
A lovely quality Edwardian inlaid mahogany musical tubular chiming longcase clock, having an eight
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Vintage 1920s British Edwardian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Mahogany

Large Baroque Style Austrian Ormolu Mounted Musical Clock
Located in London, GB
Large Baroque style Austrian ormolu mounted musical clock Austrian, early 19th Century Total
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Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Baroque Grandfather Clocks and Longc...

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Ormolu

Antique French Carved Walnut Musical Clock w/ Cambridge Chimes
Located in New Orleans, LA
Spectacular Antique French Carved walnut master workmanship musical clock with the Cambridge Chimes
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Antique 19th Century French Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Walnut

18th Century England George III Mahogany Painted Grandfather Clocks Longcase
Located in Roma, RM
A Neoclssical Oak and mahogany long-case clock by B.Dernadromes, case by C.L.Clare, musical
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Antique 1790s European Louis XVI Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Oak

19th Century J.W Benson London Mahogany Inlaid 9 Tube Grandfather Clock
By J.W. Benson
Located in Long Branch, NJ
​J.W Benson 19th Century 9 Tube Mahogany Inlaid Tall Case Grandfather Clock Dimensions : 105" Tall
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Grandfather Clocks and ...

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Brass

John Wanamaker Philadelphia Oak 9 Tube Grandfather Tall Case Clock Circa 1904
By John Wanamaker
Located in Long Branch, NJ
John Wanamaker Philadelphia Oak 9 Tube Grandfather Tall Case Clock Circa 1904 Dimensions : 102
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass

French 19th Century Regence Style Ormolu & Kingwood Grandfather Tall Case Clock
By Charles Cressent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
circular porcelain clock face with Roman numerals and inscribed Henry Dasson, A Paris. An ormolu mount
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Antique 19th Century French Regency Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Bronze

Westminster Chiming Grandmother Clock in a Mahogany Case
Located in Montreal, QC
clock. This is a very well-proportioned clock, very well made and has a charming musical tone to the
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Early 20th Century English Georgian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass

19th Century Napoleon III Pendulum Clock Regulateur De Parquet
Located in Berlin, DE
Museale Pendulum clock "Regulateur de parquet" after Jean-Henri Riesener Napoleon III, Paris, circa
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Grandfather Clocks and Longcase...

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Bronze

Rare Important French Louis XIV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Boulle Marquetry Clock
Located in New York, NY
A rare and important French Louis XIV style gilt bronze mounted green boulle marquetry clock
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Grandfather Clocks and Longca...

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Brass, Bronze

19th Century J.J Elliott Inlaid Brass Mahogany & Mother of Pearl Tall Case Clock
By James Jones Elliott
Located in Long Branch, NJ
" Tall X 21" Wide X 15" Deep This stunning inlaid grandfather clock was made in London in the late 19th
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Antique 1890s English Edwardian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass

Napoleon III Pedestal Clock “Parquet Regulator” after Jean-Henri Riesener, 1734
Located in Berlin, DE
stylized vase of flowers. Foliated scrolls, flowers, garlands, cornucopias and musical instruments such as
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Grandfather Clocks and Lon...

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Bronze

20th Century Louis XVI Style Museum Pedestal Clock after Jean-Henri Riesener
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Berlin, DE
stylized vase of flowers. Folliated scrolls, flowers, garlands, cornucopias and musical instruments such as
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20th Century Louis XVI Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Bronze

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Extensive Assembled Meissen Blue and White Bird Model Dinner Service, circa 1890
Located in New York, NY
Each piece painted in underglaze-blue and heightened in gilding with an exotic bird perched upon peony branches, comprising: an oval soup tureen, cover and two stands, an 18" oval pl...
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Antique 1890s German Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

French Louis XV Period Walnut Longcase Clock from the Rhône Valley, circa 1760
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French mid-18th century Louis XV period walnut longcase grandfather clock from the Rhône Valley. This French tall walnut clock features a rectangular head topped with a bonnet pedi...
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Grandfather Clocks and Longcase...

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Metal

German 1960s Junghans Pendulum + Weights + Gong Wall Clock
By Junghans Uhren GmbH
Located in Krefeld, DE
Wall clock design & produced by Junghans in 1960s. Gold colored and brass metal and white wood. Mechanical movement and gong is in good working condition. Very nice gong but if you d...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase ...

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Brass

Large Antique Victorian Quality Carved Oak Bracket Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
Large antique Victorian carved oak bracket clock with an eight day chiming movement, bevelled edged glass door opening to reveal an engraved silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals...
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Oak

Antique Victorian Quality Carved Oak Vienna Wall Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality carved oak Vienna wall clock having a quality carved oak case with turned columns, original finales, shaped top and bottom, single oak and glazed door openi...
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Victorian Wall Clocks

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Oak

Henry II Style Pendulum Clock, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
The style Henry II ("Henri II") was the name given to an artistic style emerged in France in the 19th century and was inspired by the Renaissance of this country making a series of f...
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Wall Clocks

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Wood

Henry II Style Pendulum Clock, 19th Century
Henry II Style Pendulum Clock, 19th Century
H 49.61 in W 14.97 in D 7.09 in
14-Karat Gold Tiffany Cigarette Case, circa 1920
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Indulge in unparalleled luxury with this Solid 14-karat gold Tiffany cigarette case, a testament to timeless elegance and exquisite craftsmanship. Adorned with a distinctive bark gol...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

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Gold

14-Karat Gold Tiffany Cigarette Case, circa 1920
14-Karat Gold Tiffany Cigarette Case, circa 1920
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H 0.5 in W 3.25 in D 4.25 in
Antique French Style Solid Brass Mantle Clock
By Brevettato
Located in London, GB
A stunning and beautifully made antique French style solid brass mantle clock. This was made by Franz Hermle in the 1960’s, the movement is German and the gorgeous brass case was mad...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Baroque Mantel Clocks

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Brass

Antique French Style Solid Brass Mantle Clock
Antique French Style Solid Brass Mantle Clock
H 24.02 in W 14.97 in D 7.09 in
Antique Seth Thomas Rosewood Office Calendar No 2 No 3 Clock Case Federal
By Seth Thomas Clock Company
Located in Dayton, OH
An exception and rare federal style case for a Seth Thomas calendar clock model No 2 or No 3. Manufactured in the last quarter of the 19th century. Measures: 27".  
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Antique Late 19th Century Federal Wall Clocks

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Glass, Rosewood

19th Century English Chinoiserie Tall Case Clock
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful 19th century English chinoiserie tall case clock. Lovely painted images on the piece and the face of the clock has a very pretty scrolling brass design.
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Antique 19th Century English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood

Antique 19thc French 8 Day Bell Striking Red Shell & Inlaid Boulle Mantle Clock
Located in London, GB
A superb quality French boulle tortoishell mantel clock. Red ground with fretted brass boulle inlay. The front glazed panel with a visible Louis IV pendulum. Gilt bronze case mounts ...
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Antique Early 1900s French Mantel Clocks

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Brass

Victorian Lantern Clock
By Winterhalder and Hofmeier
Located in Norwich, GB
Victorian Lantern clock with beautifully pierced frets surmounted by a large bell with centre finial. Silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals and finely matted centre. The side doo...
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Antique 1890s German Victorian Mantel Clocks

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Brass

Victorian Lantern Clock
Victorian Lantern Clock
H 16 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Stickley School Oak Grandfather Clock C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Ask About Reduced In-House Shipping Rates - Reliable Service & Fully Insured*** Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Stickley School Oak Open Escapement Grandfather Clock with Stylized F...
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Early 20th Century American Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Oak

Thomas Wills George III Longcase Clock, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
George III Longcase Clock, 19th century, with broken pediment above face inscribed "Thomas Wills / Opex" the signature possibly that of Thomas Wills of St Austell and circa 1810, the...
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Antique 19th Century Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase ...

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Wood

French 19th Century Painted Case Clock
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This French 19th Century banjo shaped case clock is an eye-catching piece in any space. Topped by a smartly carved cornice above the dial face door. Supported by an intricate brass r...
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Antique 19th Century French Other Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Metal, Brass, Iron

French 19th Century Painted Case Clock
French 19th Century Painted Case Clock
H 93 in W 21.75 in D 9.88 in
Magnificent Antique George II Brass Face Red Walnut Longcase Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
This is a magnificent example of a George II brass face red walnut longcase clock. The hood having and elegant broken swan-neck pediment and brass finials, a fine long door with a sh...
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Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Grandfather Clocks and Longca...

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Brass

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Magnificent Antique Mahogany Longcase Grandfather Musical Clock
Located in Antrim, GB
Grandfather Clock.Silvered Chapter Ring,Seconds Dial,Chime Silent Dial, Chiming and Striking on Eight/Four
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Antique 1890s European Edwardian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass

A 19th c. English Musical Longcase / Grandfather Clock
Located in Miami, FL
A 19th c. English Musical Longcase / Grandfather Clock of Architectural form
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Antique 19th Century British Clocks

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Mahogany

A 19th c. Carved English Musical Longcase / Grandfather Clock
Located in Miami, FL
A 19th c. Carved English Musical Longcase / Grandfather Clock. The clock is profusely
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Antique 19th Century English Clocks

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Oak

Monumental Inlaid Mahogany Edwardian Tall Chime Clock, England, circa 1900
Located in Providence, RI
This clock is a tour de force with fabulous inlay throughout. The base is its own composition with
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Antique Early 19th Century English Edwardian Grandfather Clocks and Long...

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Wood

An English 19th c. Longcase / Grandfather Clock
By Maple & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
An English 19th c. Longcase / Grandfather Musical Clock with Inlaid Case.
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Antique 19th Century English Clocks

Sheraton Style Musical Long Case Clock
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very impressive late 19th-early 20th century Sheraton Revival mahogany musical grandfather clock
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Early 20th Century English Sheraton Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Mahogany

Sheraton Style Musical Long Case Clock
Sheraton Style Musical Long Case Clock
H 105.12 in W 24.02 in D 14.97 in
Late 19th Century Carved Mahogany 9 Tube Musical Tall Case Grandfather Clock
By Walter Durfee
Located in Long Branch, NJ
​Late 19th Century Carved Mahogany 9 Tube Musical Tall Case Grandfather Clock Dimensions :104
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Antique Late 19th Century American Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Mahogany

Edwardian Period Musical Longcase Clock
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality marquetry inlaid mahogany musical longcase clock. Having an arched, engraved
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Early 20th Century English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Mahogany

Edwardian Period Musical Longcase Clock
Edwardian Period Musical Longcase Clock
H 100.4 in W 23.63 in D 15.75 in
Symphonion Eroica Musical Hall Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
of rarity, beauty, and historic importance, it is one of the finest musical clocks of its type in
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Antique 19th Century German Other Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Walnut

Symphonion Eroica Musical Hall Clock
Symphonion Eroica Musical Hall Clock
H 105 in W 25.13 in D 16.13 in
Carved Oak Longcase Musical Clock
Located in Cheshire, GB
Carved oak longcase clock, the brass and silvered 33cm dial with spandrels, Roman numerals and
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20th Century English Edwardian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Carved Oak Longcase Musical Clock
Carved Oak Longcase Musical Clock
H 77.5 in W 19.5 in D 13.5 in
Late 19th Century Musical Longcase Clock
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality Edwardian period mahogany longcase clock with a Westminster and Whittington chime on
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Antique Late 19th Century English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Mahogany

Late 19th Century Musical Longcase Clock
Late 19th Century Musical Longcase Clock
H 55.91 in W 10.63 in D 7.88 in
Early 20th Century Chippendale Style Musical Longcase Clock
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality early 20th century Chippendale revival mahogany musical longcase clock. Makers
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Early 20th Century English Chippendale Grandfather Clocks and Longcase C...

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Mahogany

18th Century Flame Mahogany Musical Longcase Clock by Rimbault
By Paul Rimbault
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
18th century flame mahogany musical longcase clock by Rimbault Fine quality maker who is
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Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Grandfather Clocks and Longca...

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Mahogany

Antique Late Victorian English 5 Tube Musical Longcase Clock 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning English antique Victorian, mahogany and inlaid 8 day, 5 tube longcase clock
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass

Very Large Swedish Musical Clock by Pehr Strand and Pehr Ljung, 18th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A very rare Swedish musical clock by Pehr Strand (1758-1826). There are 13 musical scrolls that
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Longc...

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Wood

Eight Day Musical and Quarter Chiming Long Case
Located in Cheshire, GB
Oak musical and quarter chiming long case clock, having arched silvered dial with Roman numerals
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Early 20th Century British Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Antique Georgian Mahogany Long Case Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
This beautiful clock has a handsome silver face and is in good running order. It has fine musical
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Antique Early 19th Century English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Mahogany

Antique Georgian Mahogany Long Case Clock
Antique Georgian Mahogany Long Case Clock
H 85.5 in W 18.75 in D 9.5 in
1960's Musical Lucite Grandmother Or Grandfather Clock
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful lucite framed Grandmother or grandfather clock which appears suspended. It does work
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Vintage 1960s American Clocks

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Lucite

Antique Inlaid Grandfather Clock, Eight Bells, Five Gongs
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique late Victorian, marquetry, mahogany, eight day, musical chiming long
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Antique 19th Century English Clocks

Late Georgian Mahogany Longcase Clock with Musical Chimes
By George Jefferys
Located in Essex, MA
Period George III Grandfather Clock with Multiple Bell Chiming Mechanism--A Rarity and Highend
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Antique 19th Century English Clocks

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Mahogany

Antique Grandfather Clock by W North, Leckonfield circa 1780
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely antique George III mahogany and inlaid longcase clock circa 1780 in date. It is
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Clocks

Antique Swiss Music Box Three Bells in Sight 8 Airs 19th Century
Located in London, GB
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Antique 1880s Swiss Musical Instruments

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Wood, Tulipwood

Antique Inlaid Grandfather Clock Chiming on Eight Bells and Gong
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique late Victorian, marquetry, mahogany, 8 day, musical chiming longcase
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18th Century French Louis XIV Walnut Grandfather Clock with Marquetry from Lyon
Located in Dallas, TX
This large antique fruitwood long case clock was crafted in France, circa 1760. The tall clock has
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XIV Grandfather Clocks and Longcas...

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Walnut

Early 19th Century Swedish Long Case Clock
Located in Dallas, TX
Early 19th century Swedish long case clock is a splendid statement of understated elegance, with
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Antique 1820s Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass

19th Century Longcase Clock Chiming on Bells
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique late Victorian, marquetry, mahogany, 8 day, musical chiming longcase
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Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Grandfather Clocks and Longc...

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Mahogany

19th Century Longcase Clock Chiming on Bells
19th Century Longcase Clock Chiming on Bells
H 90.56 in W 19.69 in D 10.63 in
Small George V Oak Musical Longcase Clock
Located in Buckinghamshire, GB
A small oak cased longcase clock, dating to George V period. It has a lancet top hood, with canted
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Early 20th Century German Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Small George V Oak Musical Longcase Clock
Small George V Oak Musical Longcase Clock
H 68.9 in W 14.57 in D 9.06 in
A 19th c. English Musical Longcase / Grandfather Clock
Located in Miami, FL
A 19th c. Gothic Revival English Musical Longcase / Grandfather Clock in a Mahogany case.
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Antique 19th Century British Clocks

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Wood

George II Burr Walnut Longcase Clock
By Claudius Du Chesne London
Located in London, GB
well-respected maker who made a number of complicated astronomical and musical clocks. In particular he
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Antique Early 18th Century English George II Grandfather Clocks and Long...

George II Burr Walnut Longcase Clock
George II Burr Walnut Longcase Clock
H 88.98 in W 18.12 in D 9.85 in
A 19th c. Regency English Musical Longcase / Grandfather Clock
Located in Miami, FL
A 19th c. Regency English Musical Longcase / Grandfather Clock in a superb mahogany case which is
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Antique 19th Century British Clocks

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Mahogany

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Musical Grandfather Clock For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic musical grandfather clock available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and brass, every musical grandfather clock was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect musical grandfather clock — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each musical grandfather clock bearing Georgian or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one musical grandfather clock that is appealing in its simplicity, but Paul Rimbault produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Musical Grandfather Clock?

A musical grandfather clock can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $12,033, while the lowest priced sells for $3,250 and the highest can go for as much as $128,500.

Finding the Right clocks for You

A sophisticated clock design, whether it’s a desk clock, mantel clock or large wall clock for your living room, is a decorative object to be admired in your home as much as it is a necessary functional element. This is part of the reason clocks make such superb collectibles. Given the versatility of these treasured fixtures — they’ve long been made in a range of shapes, sizes and styles — a clock can prove integral to your own particular interior decor.

Antique and vintage clocks can whisk us back to the 18th and 19th centuries. When most people think of antique clocks, they imagine an Art Deco Bakelite tabletop clock or wall clock, named for the revolutionary synthetic plastic, Bakelite, of which they’re made, or a stately antique grandfather clock. But the art of clock-making goes way back, transcending continents and encompassing an entire range of design styles and technologies. In short, there are many kinds of clocks depending on your needs.

A variety of wall clocks can be found on 1stDibs. A large antique hand-carved walnut wall clock is best suited to a big room and a flat background given what will likely be outwardly sculptural features, while Georgian grandfather clocks, or longcase clocks, will help welcome rainswept guests into your entryway or foyer. An interactive cuckoo clock, large or small, is guaranteed to bring outsize personality to your living room or dining room. For conversation pieces of a similar breed, mid-century modern enthusiasts go for the curious Ball clock, the first of more than 150 clock models conceived in the studio of legendary architect and designer George Nelson

Minimalist contemporary clocks and books pair nicely on a shelf, but an eye-catching vintage mantel clock can add balance to your home library while drawing attention to your art and design books and other decorative objects. Ormolu clocks dating from the Louis XVI period, designed in the neoclassical style, are often profusely ornate, featuring architectural flourishes and rich naturalistic details. Rococo-style mantel clocks of Meissen porcelain or porcelain originating from manufacturers in cities such as Limoges, France, during the 18th and 19th centuries, exude an air of imperial elegance on your shelves or side tables and can help give your desk a 19th-century upgrade.

On 1stDibs, find a range of extraordinary antique and vintage clocks today.

Questions About Musical Grandfather Clock
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Antique grandfather clocks tend to be more valuable than contemporary ones. Even if it doesn't work, an antique grandfather clock can be worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, as long as it's in good condition.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The moon on a grandfather clock is a dial that allows you to track the phases of the moon. It features 28 different points corresponding to the 28 days of a lunar cycle. Find a variety of grandfather clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A tubular chime grandfather clock has a very rich sound that is deeper and holds on longer than chime rod mechanical clocks. As the name implies, grandfather clocks strike a chime. A tubular chime is shaped like a tube with an open center, whereas chime clocks do not have that added center space. Shop a collection of grandfather clocks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A grandfather clock's worth is dependent on its condition, maker, material, and age. On 1stDibs, a grandfather clock costs anywhere from $595 to $197,632.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Golden Age of grandfather clocks is the name of the period of time during which the earliest grandfather and longcase clocks were made. It began in the 1660s and lasted until the 1730s. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique grandfather clocks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A hanging grandfather clock is sometimes called a long case or tall case clock. The name comes from the fact that the clock has the same elongated body as a grandfather clock. Its dimensions are necessary to accommodate a swinging pendulum. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of grandfather clocks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A mini grandfather clock is called a grandmother clock. It shares the same basic stylistic features as a traditional grandfather clock but usually has a narrower case and is under 6 feet, 3 inches tall. On 1stDibs, find a range of grandmother clocks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Grandfather clocks have been manufactured by different makers for hundreds of years, so the first step to find out if yours is a real antique is to look for the maker’s mark. The company name could be engraved on the face of the clock or somewhere inside. You might also find a copyright or identifying numbers which you can use to look up the date of manufacture. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of expertly-vetted antique grandfather clocks from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    To get your grandfather clock to chime correctly, you must wait until the next hour count and note how many hours the clock chimes and then move the hour hand to the hour the clock chimed. Then you can reset the clock to the proper time.
    1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    You can get your grandfather clock to chime correctly in a few easy steps. Firstly, wait for the next hour to chime on the clock. After that, count how many hours your grandfather clock chimes. With your finger, move the hour hand to the number of the hour count, and reset the time clock to the correct time. If you don’t feel confident in trying this by yourself, get in touch with an antiques appraiser or related professional for help. Find a variety of grandfather clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Howard Miller grandfather clocks can be identified by a label located on the back of the clock, or inside of the front door or the inside of the back panel behind the movement. Older models may have “Made in Germany” on the label. Find a variety of authentic Howard Miller grandfather clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To read the moon dial on a grandfather clock, use the numbers and markings that appear along the outer edge. For example, if "20" is in the 12 o'clock position, the lunar cycle is currently on its 20th day. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of grandfather clocks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Old grandfather clocks are worth anywhere from a few hundred dollars to $100,000, on average. A high quality, full functioning antique grandfather clock will fetch around $3,000. Those that are highly detailed will typically garner higher prices.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Most historians believe that early grandfather clocks were 6 feet tall because the long case was required to hold a pendulum of adequate length to power their movement. Some clocks are even larger, though this is likely to give them a more substantial, decorative look. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of grandfather clocks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 5, 2024
    To determine the value of a Howard Miller grandfather clock, look for the serial number and check trusted online resources and auction houses to see the sales prices of pieces of similar age and style. This should at least help provide an estimate with respect to how much your item is worth. Keep in mind that the age, rarity and condition of any antique or vintage clock will also impact its value.

    Your Howard Miller clock may have a label that is affixed to the back of the clock or is tucked inside the case on the back or side. The clock's model and serial number will appear on this label. If you're able to hunt down and consult vintage trade catalogs, these numbers will be of help in identifying the clock.

    If the original parts of your Howard Miller grandfather clock have been replaced or repaired, this will also be a factor in determining its value. Because there is a range of aspects that can affect the value of your grandfather clock or any other antique, it's typically a good idea to have a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer evaluate a clock. An expert can properly assess the condition of your clock and likely give you a clear picture of how much it's worth.

    On 1stDibs, shop a variety of vintage Howard Miller grandfather clocks, wall clocks and table clocks.

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Her space on the city’s Left Bank mixes mid-century pieces by the likes of Jean Cocteau and Pablo Picasso with whimsical contemporary creations.

These Soft Sculptures Are Childhood Imaginary Friends Come to Life

Miami artist and designer Gabriela Noelle’s fantastical creations appeal to the Peter Pan in all of us.

This Vivacious Teapot Has Agnes Martin on One Side and Jean-Michel Basquiat on the Other

Ceramist Roberto Lugo brings a street-art sensibility to a dainty serving vessel while paying homage to his artistic heroes.

This Rare Set of 100 Alessi Vases Includes Designs by Scores of International Artists

Alessandro Mendini, Michael Graves, Ettore Sottsass and other design luminaries contributed to this unusual collection of porcelain wares representing a time capsule of late-20th-century decorative art.