Howard Miller “Richmond” Grandfather Clock — Model 610-796
Located in Omaha, NE
Crafted in warm golden oak with bookmatched burl panels and a classic arched bonnet, this Richmond model presents with strong visual depth thanks to its full-length glass door and mi...
Brass
Original HOVIS Prize Clock by G.H.& F.W. Bravington London
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Original HOVIS Prize Clock by G.H.& F.W. Bravington London Clocks like this one were won by Bakery shops and presented by Hovis, this was a very prestigious award for the recipient ...
Oak
Beautiful Antique English Grandfather Clock, Mahogany, 19th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful antique English grandfather clock, mahogany, 19th century. English floor clock, oak with thread inlay, hand painted dial with Roman numerals and polychrome painting with...
Oak, Mahogany
Art & Craft tall case clock by the respected makers W. Greenwood & Sons
Located in Markington, GB
A beautifully proportioned antique tall case clock by the respected makers W. Greenwood & Sons of Leeds, showcasing the elegance and craftsmanship associated with traditional English...
Oak
Howard Miller 68th Anniversary Grandfather Clock, Brass & Glass, 2003
By Howard Miller
Located in Omaha, NE
A finely crafted floor clock by Howard Miller, presented in a warm Windsor Cherry finish with traditional bonnet pediment and fluted columns. This example features the sought-after i...
Brass
Beautiful Antique English Grandfather Clock, root wood, 19th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful antique English grandfather clock, root wood, around 1800 walnut/burr wood. Case with ebonized half columns. Glazed, single-door head with solid columns. Brass dial with b...
Oak
Ridgeway Model 266 Vintage Grandfather Clock with Moon Dial, Triple Chime
Located in Omaha, NE
A finely crafted vintage longcase clock by Ridgeway, presented in a warm cherry finish with classic architectural lines. This single-owner clock features a richly detailed arched dia...
Brass
19th Century French Tall Case Clock or Horloge de Parquet
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Country horloge de parquet, or tall case clock. The case is made of oak and beechwood with raised pearwood panels. In two parts, with a curved shaped body and p...
Enamel, Brass
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EXQUISiTE ANTIQUE RESTORED HAND CARVED GRANDFATHER CLOCK CASE DEPICTING A KING
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this one of a kind, fully restored, hand carved antique English longcase grandfather clock case depicting a ...
Glass, Oak
18th Cent. Chinoiserie Tall Case Clock with Faux Tortoiseshell and British Ship
Located in Richmond, VA
Incredible 18th century chinoiserie tall case clock with faux tortoiseshell and scenes included figures, ho-ho birds, and a British ship. Remarkable lacquer work. Clock is signed Tho...
Oak, Lacquer
SUPERB Antique L&JG Stickley G. F. Clock in Excellent Condition. MUST SELL
By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a great looking grandfather clock from the early 1900s. Made by L&JG Stickley, the clock is in excellent condition with no repaired or replaced parts. It is in running condi...
Oak
18th Century Elegant French Louis XIV Hand Carved Tall Case Clock with Rooster
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and completely original, antique oak grandfather or lantern clock, circa 1750. This very old grandfather clock is one of the tallest we have ever seen and it has an amazing...
Brass, Bronze
Guillerme & Chambron Longcase Clock in Oak with Brass Accents
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, longcase clock, oak, brass, steel, France, 1960s.
Brass, Steel
Miniature longcase grandfather clock
Located in Delft, NL
Miniature longcase grandfather clock This grandfather clock contains a Lenzkirch A.G.U. movement (founded in 1851). Based on the serial number, the clock itself dates from 1881/1882...
Oak
Léon Jallot, Oak Grandfather Clock, France, 1910
By Léon Jallot
Located in New York, NY
An magnificent clock with a floral motif dating from the early 20th century, and created by master ebeniste Le´on Jallot. For an illustration of a similar model, see: Duncan, Alasta...
Oak
Guillerme et Chambron, Tall Oak Clock, France, Mid-20th Century
By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison
Located in New York, NY
Guillerme placed equal emphasis on function and aesthetics, creating an aesthetic as staid as it was arresting. While his work was in many ways distinctively conservative and recogni...
Oak
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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