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Fantastic quality 18th century oak and mahogany long case clock
Fantastic quality 18th century oak and mahogany long case clock

Fantastic quality 18th century oak and mahogany long case clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Fantastic quality 18th century oak and mahogany longcase clock, having a snub swan neck and finial

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Antique Early 19th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Tallcase Clock in Oak & Mahogany with Inlay
19th Century English Tallcase Clock in Oak & Mahogany with Inlay

19th Century English Tallcase Clock in Oak & Mahogany with Inlay

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th Century English Tallcase Clock in Oak & Mahogany with Inlay, Swan Neck Pediment & Painted Face

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Antique 19th Century English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

Antique Quality Oak Brass Face Eight Day Chiming Grandmother Clock
Antique Quality Oak Brass Face Eight Day Chiming Grandmother Clock

Antique Quality Oak Brass Face Eight Day Chiming Grandmother Clock

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique quality oak brass face Eight day chiming grandmother clock having a quality brass face with

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Early 20th Century English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass

Fantastic quality Antique George III carved oak long case clock
Fantastic quality Antique George III carved oak long case clock

Fantastic quality Antique George III carved oak long case clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Fantastic quality antique George III carved oak long case clock, having an 8 day movement striking

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Antique Early 19th Century George III Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Cl...

Materials

Brass

George III Country Oak Long Case Clock by John Edwards of Norwich
George III Country Oak Long Case Clock by John Edwards of Norwich

George III Country Oak Long Case Clock by John Edwards of Norwich

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

George III Country Oak Long Case Clock by John Edwards of Norwich 18th century Country Oak Clock

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Antique Early 1800s Georgian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Oak

Antique George II quality carved oak brass face long case clock
Antique George II quality carved oak brass face long case clock

Antique George II quality carved oak brass face long case clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Antique George II quality carved oak brass face long case clock, having a quality carved oak case

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Antique Early 18th Century George II Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass

Antique Oak Carved Tall Case Kieninger German Art Deco Grandfather Clock
Antique Oak Carved Tall Case Kieninger German Art Deco Grandfather Clock

Antique Oak Carved Tall Case Kieninger German Art Deco Grandfather Clock

By Kieninger & Obergfell

Located in Dayton, OH

Art Deco German grandfather clock by Kieninger. This tall case clock has an oak wooden case with a

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Glass, Oak

George III Country Oak Long Case Clock by John Edwards of Norwich
George III Country Oak Long Case Clock by John Edwards of Norwich

George III Country Oak Long Case Clock by John Edwards of Norwich

By John Edwards

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

George III Country oak long case clock by John Edwards of Norwich 18th century Country oak

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Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Oak

19th Century Tiffany & Co Tiger Oak Figural Tall Case Grandfather Clock
19th Century Tiffany & Co Tiger Oak Figural Tall Case Grandfather Clock

19th Century Tiffany & Co Tiger Oak Figural Tall Case Grandfather Clock

Located in Long Branch, NJ

19th Century Tiffany & Co Tiger Oak Figural Tall Case Grandfather Clock Dimensions : 102" Tall X

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Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Grandfather Clocks and...

Materials

Oak

Belgian Provincial Late 18th-Early 19th Century Oak Tall Case Clock
Belgian Provincial Late 18th-Early 19th Century Oak Tall Case Clock

Belgian Provincial Late 18th-Early 19th Century Oak Tall Case Clock

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This lovely antique oak tall case clock was created in Belgium, circa 1800s or earlier, and retains

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Antique Late 18th Century Belgian French Provincial Grandfather Clocks a...

Materials

Brass, Pewter

Antique English John Owen Tall Case Oak & Mahogany Banded Clock, c1820
Antique English John Owen Tall Case Oak & Mahogany Banded Clock, c1820

Antique English John Owen Tall Case Oak & Mahogany Banded Clock, c1820

By John Owen

Located in Big Flats, NY

An English tall case clock by John Owen offers oak and mahogany banded case with broken arch crest

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Antique Early 19th Century English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Mahogany, Oak, Paint

Antique Bleached Oak Louis XVI Style Demoiselle Clock Case, circa 1890
Antique Bleached Oak Louis XVI Style Demoiselle Clock Case, circa 1890

Antique Bleached Oak Louis XVI Style Demoiselle Clock Case, circa 1890

Located in Dallas, TX

. hand carved circa 1890 from oak, the shapely clock is referred to as a demoiselle. The original finish

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Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Glass, Oak

Late 19th Century American Nine Tube Extraordinary Oak Case Grandfather Clock
Late 19th Century American Nine Tube Extraordinary Oak Case Grandfather Clock

Late 19th Century American Nine Tube Extraordinary Oak Case Grandfather Clock

By G. None

Located in Bronx, NY

Grandfather clock Hall clock (Grandfather clock), American, Gothic Revival styling, oak, late

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Antique 1890s American Gothic Revival Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Cl...

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Oak

A Fine Austrian Antique Patinated and Ormolu-Mounted Oak grandfather clock
A Fine Austrian Antique Patinated and Ormolu-Mounted Oak grandfather clock

A Fine Austrian Antique Patinated and Ormolu-Mounted Oak grandfather clock

Located in Tarzana, CA

A Fine Austrian Antique Patinated and Ormolu-mounted Carved Oak regulator. Having a tall and

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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Normandy Tall-Case Clock in Oak, France, circa 1800
Normandy Tall-Case Clock in Oak, France, circa 1800

Normandy Tall-Case Clock in Oak, France, circa 1800

Located in Atlanta, GA

An early 19th century tall-case clock in oak with carved crest of crown and laurel leaves and round

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Antique Early 19th Century French Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Early 19th Century French Carved Oak Painted Grandfather Clock from Normandy
Early 19th Century French Carved Oak Painted Grandfather Clock from Normandy

Early 19th Century French Carved Oak Painted Grandfather Clock from Normandy

Located in Dallas, TX

case clock from Northern France, circa 1820. This tall and colorful case clock, is exquisitely carved

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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Grandfather Clocks and Longca...

Materials

Oak

French Morbier Oak Tall Case Clock Morbier, Circa 1820
French Morbier Oak Tall Case Clock Morbier, Circa 1820

French Morbier Oak Tall Case Clock Morbier, Circa 1820

Located in Charleston, SC

French Morbier oak tall case clock with hand-carved grape vine, floral and shell motif. Clock has a

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Antique 1820s French Louis Philippe Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Antique English J Maurer, Ennis Oak Weight Driven Tall Case Clock, c1860
Antique English J Maurer, Ennis Oak Weight Driven Tall Case Clock, c1860

Antique English J Maurer, Ennis Oak Weight Driven Tall Case Clock, c1860

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique English tall case clock by J. Maurer, Ennis offers oak case with circular hood having

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Antique Mid-19th Century European Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Oak

Early 20th Century Carved Oak Gothic 5 Gong Tall Case Grandfather Clock
Early 20th Century Carved Oak Gothic 5 Gong Tall Case Grandfather Clock

Early 20th Century Carved Oak Gothic 5 Gong Tall Case Grandfather Clock

Located in Long Branch, NJ

​Early 20th Century Carved Oak Gothic 5 Gong Tall Case Grandfather Clock Dimensions : 109" Tall X

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Early 20th Century American Gothic Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Oak

19th Century Tiffany & Co Figural Carved Tiger Oak 9 Tube Grandfather Clock
19th Century Tiffany & Co Figural Carved Tiger Oak 9 Tube Grandfather Clock

19th Century Tiffany & Co Figural Carved Tiger Oak 9 Tube Grandfather Clock

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Long Branch, NJ

​19th Century Tiffany & Co Figural Carved Tiger Oak 9 Tube Grandfather Clock Dimensions : 9'2

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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Grandfather Clocks and Long...

Materials

Oak

Antique Victorian Oak & Mahogany Painted Arched Dial Grandfather Clock
Antique Victorian Oak & Mahogany Painted Arched Dial Grandfather Clock

Antique Victorian Oak & Mahogany Painted Arched Dial Grandfather Clock

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique Victorian oak & mahogany painted arched dial grandfather clock signed Anthony Binks having

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase C...

Materials

Other

Antique Federal Style Carved Oak Tall Case Clock by Ithaca, 20th C
Antique Federal Style Carved Oak Tall Case Clock by Ithaca, 20th C

Antique Federal Style Carved Oak Tall Case Clock by Ithaca, 20th C

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Federal style tall case clock by Ithaca offers oak case with hood having broken arch top

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20th Century American Federal Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Oak

Antique French Figural High Relief Deeply Carved Oak Tall Case Clock, circa 1890
Antique French Figural High Relief Deeply Carved Oak Tall Case Clock, circa 1890

Antique French Figural High Relief Deeply Carved Oak Tall Case Clock, circa 1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Continental French figural longcase clock by Besnard a Chateauin offers deeply carved

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Antique Late 19th Century French Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Metal

Bleached Oak Horloge De Parquet Clock Case from Liege, Belgium, circa 1870
Bleached Oak Horloge De Parquet Clock Case from Liege, Belgium, circa 1870

Bleached Oak Horloge De Parquet Clock Case from Liege, Belgium, circa 1870

Located in Dallas, TX

oak wood has been bleached, revealing great graining to the tan colored wood. A thick base with

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Antique 1870s Belgian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Wood, Oak

Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Howard Miller Wall Grandfather Clock Brass Oak
Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Howard Miller Wall Grandfather Clock Brass Oak

Mid-Century Modern George Nelson Howard Miller Wall Grandfather Clock Brass Oak

By George Nelson, Howard Miller

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

grandfather clock, with brass face and pendulum, made at the famous Zeeland Michigan plant, circa the 1960s

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass

18th Century Georgian Oak Brass Dial 8 Day Grandfather Clock by Richard Houton
18th Century Georgian Oak Brass Dial 8 Day Grandfather Clock by Richard Houton

18th Century Georgian Oak Brass Dial 8 Day Grandfather Clock by Richard Houton

Located in King's Lynn, GB

Here we have a beautiful working 18th Century, circa 1770-1790, Oak & Mahogany Crossbanded

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Antique 18th Century British Georgian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Cl...

Materials

Brass

18th Century French Louis XIV Carved Oak Painted Grandfather Long Case Clock
18th Century French Louis XIV Carved Oak Painted Grandfather Long Case Clock

18th Century French Louis XIV Carved Oak Painted Grandfather Long Case Clock

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in northern France, circa 1800, this elegant tall case clock features a carved and pierced

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XIV Grandfather Clocks and Longca...

Materials

Brass

Early 17th Century Flemish Tall-Case Clock with Oak Case and Pewter Dial
Early 17th Century Flemish Tall-Case Clock with Oak Case and Pewter Dial

Early 17th Century Flemish Tall-Case Clock with Oak Case and Pewter Dial

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A very beautiful and early Louis XIII tall-case clock whose movement includes a single weight chain

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Antique Early 17th Century Belgian Baroque Grandfather Clocks and Longca...

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Brass, Pewter

1800s Swedish Antique Mora Clock Extended Belly Rare Oak Stain Finish
1800s Swedish Antique Mora Clock Extended Belly Rare Oak Stain Finish

1800s Swedish Antique Mora Clock Extended Belly Rare Oak Stain Finish

Located in Lewes, England

Rare example of an oak stain finish antique Swedish mora clock with lovely figure to the wood

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Early Victorian Grandfather Clocks an...

Materials

Pine

18th Century French Louis XV Carved Oak and Walnut Tall Case Clock from Lyon
18th Century French Louis XV Carved Oak and Walnut Tall Case Clock from Lyon

18th Century French Louis XV Carved Oak and Walnut Tall Case Clock from Lyon

Located in Dallas, TX

This elegant, antique long case clock was crafted in Lyon, France, circa 1780. The tall grandfather

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Grandfather Clocks and Longcase...

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Howard Miller "Jonathan" Grandfather Clock
Howard Miller "Jonathan" Grandfather Clock

Howard Miller "Jonathan" Grandfather Clock

By Howard Miller

Located in Omaha, NE

Pristine Howard Miller “Jonathan” Grandfather Clock – Timeless Elegance in Oak Elevate your home

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Vintage 1980s American American Classical Grandfather Clocks and Longcas...

Materials

Brass

Mobier French 19th c  Grandfather Clock

Mobier French 19th c Grandfather Clock

Located in Houston, TX

French carved oak grandfather clock with exceptional carving

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Antique Early 19th Century French Black Forest Grandfather Clocks and Lo...

Materials

Oak

English Baroque Style Tall Case Clock
English Baroque Style Tall Case Clock

English Baroque Style Tall Case Clock

Located in Astoria, NY

English Baroque style tall case 8-day clock in the "Jacobean" manner, ca. 1900-1925, of tall

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Early 20th Century Baroque Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Metal

Early 18th Century Brass Dial Clock
Early 18th Century Brass Dial Clock

Early 18th Century Brass Dial Clock

Located in Greenwich, CT

Very fine early 18th century oak cased brass dial clock by Richard Wood. This highly unusual and

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Antique 1740s English George II Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass

Tall B and D Grandfather Clock
Tall B and D Grandfather Clock

Tall B and D Grandfather Clock

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Germany. 173768. Oak frame. Stained glass panel doors. With weights and pendulum. 78 5/8" h x 22 1

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Vintage 1920s German Mission Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Oak

Antique quality brass arched dial grandmother clock
Antique quality brass arched dial grandmother clock

Antique quality brass arched dial grandmother clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

supports to the glass door, quality oak moulding to the long door. Please note all of our clocks are

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Early 20th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass

Grandfather Clock from the Early 20th Century
Grandfather Clock from the Early 20th Century

Grandfather Clock from the Early 20th Century

Located in Opole, PL

We present you a grandfather clock in an oak case, with a brass dial, pendulum, and weights. The

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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Cl...

Materials

Brass

George Nelson for Howard Miller Grandfather Clock
George Nelson for Howard Miller Grandfather Clock

George Nelson for Howard Miller Grandfather Clock

By George Nelson, Howard Miller

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a George Nelson floor clock for Howard Miller Clock Company, model number 622. Solid oak

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcas...

Materials

Brass

18th Century French Antique Tall Case Clock
18th Century French Antique Tall Case Clock

18th Century French Antique Tall Case Clock

Located in Winter Park, FL

A good 18th century tall case clock with a later Morbier movement in working condition. The case is

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Antique 18th Century French Country Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass

Antique Grandfather Clock from the Late 18th Century
Antique Grandfather Clock from the Late 18th Century

Antique Grandfather Clock from the Late 18th Century

Located in Opole, PL

Antique Grandfather Clock from the Late 18th Century A perpendicular oak clock column with glass

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Antique Late 18th Century European Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Lead

George III Green Japanned Tall Case Clock
George III Green Japanned Tall Case Clock

George III Green Japanned Tall Case Clock

Located in Essex, MA

By Joseph Head from Wotton Surrey. Flat top over a glazed door opening to a brass clock works all

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Antique 1770s English George III Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Oak

18th Century English Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Tall Case Clock
18th Century English Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Tall Case Clock

18th Century English Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Tall Case Clock

Located in Essex, MA

An 18th century English Chinoiserie grandfather clock or longcase clock. Features a red lacquered

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Antique 18th Century English Chinoiserie Grandfather Clocks and Longcase...

Materials

Brass

French Horloge de Parquet or Tall Case Clock
French Horloge de Parquet or Tall Case Clock

French Horloge de Parquet or Tall Case Clock

By Avenol Pere

Located in Winter Park, FL

A 19th century French horloge de parquet, or tall case clock, from Normandy made solid walnut with

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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Grandfather Clocks and Lon...

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Enamel, Brass

18th Century English Scarlet Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Tall Case Clock
18th Century English Scarlet Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Tall Case Clock

18th Century English Scarlet Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Tall Case Clock

Located in Essex, MA

An 18th century English Chinoiserie grandfather clock or longcase clock. Features a scarlet red

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Antique 18th Century English Chinoiserie Grandfather Clocks and Longcase...

Materials

Brass

Monumental Westminster English Baroque Heavily Figural Carved Tall Case Clock
Monumental Westminster English Baroque Heavily Figural Carved Tall Case Clock

Monumental Westminster English Baroque Heavily Figural Carved Tall Case Clock

Located in Big Flats, NY

intricately carved from oak and features a heavily figural design. The clock is signed and dates to circa

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Antique Late 19th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Oak

Howard Miller Floor (Grandfather) Clock, Model #610-892, Westminster Chime
Howard Miller Floor (Grandfather) Clock, Model #610-892, Westminster Chime

Howard Miller Floor (Grandfather) Clock, Model #610-892, Westminster Chime

Located in Phoenix, AZ

2002 Howard Miller grandfather clock with beautiful Westminster chime. Franz Hermle movement, model

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21st Century and Contemporary American Grandfather Clocks and Longcase C...

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Oak

Superb Carved 18th c French Lantern Clock Case with Movement
Superb Carved 18th c French Lantern Clock Case with Movement

Superb Carved 18th c French Lantern Clock Case with Movement

Located in Houston, TX

Found in Northern France, this wonderful 18th c. Longcase (grandfather) from the Normandy region of

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Antique 18th Century French Other Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass

Antique George III quality 8 day brass face long case clock
Antique George III quality 8 day brass face long case clock

Antique George III quality 8 day brass face long case clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Antique George III quality 8 day brass face long case clock quality oak long case clock with a

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Antique Early 19th Century George III Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Cl...

Materials

Brass

Viennese Art Nouveau grandfather clock Georg Klimt Michael Niedermoser ca. 1900
Viennese Art Nouveau grandfather clock Georg Klimt Michael Niedermoser ca. 1900

Viennese Art Nouveau grandfather clock Georg Klimt Michael Niedermoser ca. 1900

By Georg Klimt, Michael Niedermoser

Located in Klosterneuburg, AT

Grandfather clock, case design attr. to Michael Niedermoser, copper work by Georg Klimt, circa 1900

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Grandfather Clocks and Longcase ...

Materials

Copper

Early 18th Century Brass Face Antique Grandfather Clock by Newman of Norwich
Early 18th Century Brass Face Antique Grandfather Clock by Newman of Norwich

Early 18th Century Brass Face Antique Grandfather Clock by Newman of Norwich

Located in Suffolk, GB

Rare Early 18th century brass face antique grandfather clock by Newman of Norwich having a stunning

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Antique Early 18th Century English George II Grandfather Clocks and Long...

Materials

Oak

Circa 1770s English George III Period Tall Case Clock by James Woolley
Circa 1770s English George III Period Tall Case Clock by James Woolley

Circa 1770s English George III Period Tall Case Clock by James Woolley

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1770s George III period tall case clock, English, by James Woolley. Oak & mahogany. Works

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Antique 1770s English George III Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass

English Georgian Mahogany Antique Tall Case Clock Tribute to Admiral Nelson
English Georgian Mahogany Antique Tall Case Clock Tribute to Admiral Nelson

English Georgian Mahogany Antique Tall Case Clock Tribute to Admiral Nelson

Located in Shippensburg, PA

An intricately detailed work, this fine English Georgian tall case clock crafted during the first

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Antique Early 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Georgian Grandfather Clock...

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Brass

Tall Mid-20th Century French Carved Painted Grandfather Clock from Normandy
Tall Mid-20th Century French Carved Painted Grandfather Clock from Normandy

Tall Mid-20th Century French Carved Painted Grandfather Clock from Normandy

Located in Dallas, TX

case clock from Northern France, circa 1950. This tall antique case clock, signed "F Dodelin, Pauilly

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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Oak, Paint

Fine George I Green Japanned Tall Case Clock with Mirrored Door by William King
Fine George I Green Japanned Tall Case Clock with Mirrored Door by William King

Fine George I Green Japanned Tall Case Clock with Mirrored Door by William King

By William King

Located in San Francisco, CA

An impressive early 18th century dark green japanned tall case clock, the 12 inch silvered brass

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Antique 1720s English George I Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Oak

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Oak Longcase Clock For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the oak longcase clock you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An oak longcase clock — often made from wood, oak and metal — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer oak longcase clock, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An oak longcase clock is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Georgian, Art Nouveau and Victorian styles are sought with frequency. Guillerme et Chambron, August Ungethüm and Boleslaw Danikowski each produced at least one beautiful oak longcase clock that is worth considering.

How Much is a Oak Longcase Clock?

The average selling price for an oak longcase clock at 1stDibs is $5,372, while they’re typically $1,350 on the low end and $124,500 for the highest priced.

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.

Questions About Oak Longcase Clock
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A longcase clock works with the help of a pendulum, which is usually hidden away in the body of the clock. As the pendulum swings, it creates kinetic energy that then turns the gears to move the hands on the face. You'll find a variety of longcase clocks on 1stDibs.