Rococo Tall Case Musical Clock by Christopher Balkes, Denmark, Ca 1770
Located in Allerum, SE
A large-scale 18th-century Rococo three-part tall case clock, circa 1770. The carved wooden case features an architectural hood topped with a carved finial and flanked by pierced fre...
Brass
Sold
H 104 in W 28 in D 19 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" Tall X 28" Wide X 19" Deep This clock was made in the late 19th century possibly by W...
Mahogany
Sold
H 92 in W 19.25 in D 9 in
George II Red Lacquered Musical Tall Case Clock by John Northy, London, c. 1760
By John Northy
Located in Sheffield, MA
George II red lacquered and parcel gilded tall case clock enclosing musical works, inscribed John Northy, London on the arched plaque, eight-day three train quarter chiming movement,...
Brass
Monumental Louis XIII Musical 9-tube Tall Case Clock
By Bawo & Dotter
Located in Providence, RI
This is a monumental 9-tube clock composed of the best solid figured mahogany with wonderful carving to match throughout. The heaviness of this piece is offset with the acanthus carv...
Mahogany
$4,409
H 87.8 in W 22.05 in D 7.88 in L 87.8 in
Antique Swedish Genuine Long Case Clock, Rococo and Neoclassical Period
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique long case clock from Alfta, Hälsingland in Sweden from around 1810. Made by hand in the transition period between rococo and neoclassic, the neoclassical period which is know...
Pine
$25,000
H 104 in W 21 in D 18 in
18th Century Dutch 'Utrecht' Longcase or Grandfather Clock by W.V. Dadelbeek
By W.V. Dadelbeek
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A walnut, burr-walnut and inlaid Dutch longcase clock by W.V Dadelbeek, Utrecht. The case of typical form, trunk door with feather banding, bombe base, original carved painted and pa...
Walnut
$4,527
H 82.68 in W 18.9 in D 9.85 in
Antique Swedish Rococo Long Case Clock, So Called Mora Clock with Original Paint
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rococo long case clock from from northern Sweden made during the first years of the 19th century. The long case clock, or Mora Clock as they are sometimes known as, is dry scraped to...
Pine
$4,867
H 87.01 in W 30.71 in D 8.67 in
19th Century Swedish Rococo tall case clock Mora clock Grandfather clock
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century Swedish antique beautiful Mora clock " Tall case clock " Grandfather clock from Boden,Norrbotten Northern Sweden. The Mora clock is original painted. It has a lovely b...
Pine
18th Century English Chinoiserie Decorated Tall Case Clock
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Tall case clock with chinoiserie decoration throughout the case, including figures, pagodas, and flowering trees in gold. The hood has a pagoda top with brass finials and flanking co...
Brass
Tall Case Amsterdam Clock, Signed Pieter Verlaer, circa 1840-1860
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
Tall case Amsterdam clock. Signed Pieter Verlaer, Dutch, circa 1840-1860. walnut and burled walnut. Clock has an amazing dial with three ships that move in consort with the pendulum....
Walnut
19th Century Classic Swedish Rococo Long Case Clock
Located in Kramfors, SE
Classic Swedish long-case clock from the province Medelpad in Northern Sweden. Made around 1820 with the classic rococo shape with hand carved wood decorations. The shell shaped deco...
Pine
$5,500
H 94.75 in W 18 in D 11.5 in
18th Century Dutch Longcase Grandfather Clock by Rutgerus van Meurs
Located in New York, NY
Antique (late 18th century) longcase clock by the Dutch firm, Rutgerus van Meurs (1738–1800) with a beautiful burr walnut veneer with fruitwood string inlay, and gilt bronze mounts i...
Brass
Rococo Style Mora Clock 1700's
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Rococo longcase Mora Clock dated 1777 by Anders Swensson with original decorative paint detailing. Carved detailing to crown. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weigh...
Wood
$3,662
H 84.65 in W 20.87 in D 10.24 in
Antique Gustavian Painted Longcase Clock from Denmark, Circa 1780s
Located in Lejre, DK
Step into the rich history of Danish craftsmanship with this extraordinary Antique Gustavian longcase clock, a true testament to the elegance of the late 18th century. Originating fr...
Wood, Paint
$4,638
H 84.26 in W 23.23 in D 9.85 in
Antique Southern Swedish Rococo Long Case Clock with Original Paint
Located in Kramfors, SE
Southern Swedish long case clock from the early 1800s in rococo style. The clock is hand-made from pine with original hand-craved decor. Dry scraped to traces of the original green, ...
Pine
$4,150
H 91.75 in W 18.25 in D 10 in
Early 19th Century Original Painted Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock
Located in Round Top, TX
Early 19th-century Swedish Mora clock crafted in pine with an original brick-red-brown painted finish. The long case features hand-carved details, especially around the opening refer...
Pine
$3,500
H 92 in W 22 in D 8.5 in
18th Century French Decorative Long Case Clock with Newly Refurbished Mechanisms
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 18th century French decorative long case clock with newly refurbished mechanisms. Please note that this is an old clock face with refurbished and modernized clock mechanisms....
Wood
Early 19th Century French Normandy Painted Longcase Grandfather Clock
Located in Dallas, TX
Command attention in an entry, living room, or hallway with this impressive antique French longcase clock from Normandy, crafted circa 1820. The tall oak case showcases exceptional h...
Oak
$87,500
H 87.5 in W 24.5 in D 9.5 in
French Mid 18th Century Louis XV Period Tall Case Clock, circa 1740
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational French Louis XV period, circa 1740, tall case clock with an extremely rare mechanism movement signed Jean Charost. The original case in kingwood, ebony and rosewood ven...
Ormolu
Mid 19th century Swedish painted long case clock
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century Swedish decorative column long case clock circa 1837. Beautiful long case clock from Sweden. Made with a decorative fluted column which forms a demi lune shape. Clo...
Enamel
$17,765
H 111.42 in W 22.84 in D 11.82 in
18th Century Dutch Grandfather Clock, Calendar and Moonphases, Amsterdam 1760-70
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Amsterdam grandfather clock with alarm, calendar and moon phase Amsterdam Walnut root and others circa 1760 Dimensions: H x W x D: 283 x 58 x 30 cm - without figures the he...
Walnut
$16,535
H 95 in W 22.75 in D 13.25 in
Swedish Painted Tall Case Column Clock from the Late 18th Century
Located in Washington, DC
A Swedish painted tall case column clock from the late 18th century. There are two decorative brass clock hands. The face is secured behind a single hinged glass door. The top ...
Metal
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