What are the old clocks called?

Old clocks with a freestanding design are called grandfather clocks. Smaller portable ones designed for travel are usually referred to as carriage clocks. On 1stDibs, you can shop a range of antique and vintage clocks from some of the world’s top sellers.

How old does a clock have to be to be vintage?

Vintage is a somewhat interpretable term for older clocks. If a clock is over 100 years old, it can officially be considered antique, but vintage is a bit more open of a term. Many collectors consider around 50 years old to be vintage, but a more open concept is that if the clock could not be reproduced today, it could be considered vintage. On 1stDibs, find an array of beautiful vintage and antique clocks.

How can you tell how old a Chelsea clock is?

To tell how old a Chelsea clock is, the manufacturer recommends that you purchase a Certificate of Origin. You can do so by sending photos of the front and back of your clock and the complete serial number to the Chelsea Clock Company. The manufacturer will then provide you with a document that details the age of your clock and other information about it. Explore a range of Chelsea clocks on 1stDibs.

How do I identify an old mantel clock?

To identify an old mantel clock, look for the name of the company or artisan. They are often stamped or engraved on either the clock’s face or the backplate of the movement. Sometimes they will be on a piece of paper on the back or bottom of the clock. Shop a variety of mantel clocks on 1stDibs.

What are old-fashioned clocks called?

While there are many varieties of ‘old-fashioned’ clocks, pendulum clocks were the timekeeping favorite of early 1900s households. In their heyday, pendulum clocks used a swinging weight to mark the time. Today, pendulum clocks are beloved for their decorative aesthetic. You’ll find a variety of antique clocks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Are old antique clocks worth anything?

Yes, some old antique clocks may be worth something. Many collectors look for clocks produced by certain manufacturers, such as the Ansonia Clock Company, the Seth Thomas Clock Company, Jaeger-LeCoultre and the Chelsea Clock Company. In addition to the maker, the type, materials, style and condition of the clock influence its value. Generally, clocks that remain in good working order are worth more than those in need of repairs and restorations. To find out how much your clock may be worth, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of antique clocks.

How much are old grandfather clocks worth?

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.

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Cast Iron Face

18th Century French Decorative Long Case Clock with Newly Refurbished Mechanisms

$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

note that this is an old clock face with refurbished and modernized clock mechanisms. There are no

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Antique 18th Century French Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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19th Century Swedish Green Mora Grandfather Clock

$4,650

H 92 in W 25 in D 9 in

19th Century Swedish Green Mora Grandfather Clock

Located in Round Top, TX

darker green paint. Features the original old clock face and hands, along with graceful curves

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19th Century Original Painted Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock

$5,100

H 84 in W 25.75 in D 12 in

19th Century Original Painted Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock

Located in Round Top, TX

dental molding. The clock retains a very old original clock face and original hinges. Age and use are

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Pine, Paint

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Black Americana Clock

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H 16 in W 11 in D 4 in

Black Americana Clock

Located in Toronto, ON

, and operational. Clock inset into banjo, and contains original clock face and old glass lens. Clock

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Early 20th Century American Clocks

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19th C. Authentic Clock Face and Hands

Located in Houston, TX

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Antique 19th Century Belgian Wall Clocks

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Original Blue Painted Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock, circa 1800-20

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H 86.5 in W 19 in D 10 in

Original Blue Painted Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock, circa 1800-20

Located in Round Top, TX

. Original old clock face and glass. Clock works do not function; hands missing. If buyer chooses to install

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Glass, Pine, Paint

Mixed-Media Collage on Vintage Clock

Sold

H 18 in W 12.5 in D 1.75 in

Mixed-Media Collage on Vintage Clock

Located in Hopewell, NJ

, buttons, charms, etc. The old clock face is adorned with cigar labels in black and gold that say "Hand

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Swedish Tall Case, Grandfather, or Mora Clock in Old Paint Great Face

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H 91.25 in W 17.88 in D 8.63 in

Antique Swedish Tall Case, Grandfather, or Mora Clock in Old Paint Great Face

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

ticks all the right buttons. Gorgeous old case, beautiful paint, intricate gilding and a clock face with

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Antique 1870s Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Metal, Brass

English Tall Case Clock

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H 89 in W 15.5 in D 10 in

English Tall Case Clock

Located in Stamford, CT

Good looking clock case with an old but not original clock face.

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Antique 19th Century English Clocks

19th Century Cast Iron Clock Face Trade Sign "Dispatch Oven Co."

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H 11.5 in W 11.5 in D 1 in

19th Century Cast Iron Clock Face Trade Sign "Dispatch Oven Co."

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fantastic original old surface clock face trade sign from the Dispatch Oven Company in Minneapolis

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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Signs

Materials

Iron

Genuine Antique Swedish Pine Clock Cabinet with a Secretary Desk

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H 85.83 in W 39.97 in D 21.26 in

Genuine Antique Swedish Pine Clock Cabinet with a Secretary Desk

Located in Kramfors, SE

either side of the clock face. Old historical paint. There is some evidence of prior restorations. Two

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Country Cabinets

Materials

Pine

Unused Boxed Kienzle GMT World Time Zone Brass Table Desk Clock, Germany, 1960s

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H 6 in W 5.5 in D 2 in

Unused Boxed Kienzle GMT World Time Zone Brass Table Desk Clock, Germany, 1960s

By Wilhelm Kienzle, Kienzle Clocks

Located in Vienna, AT

. Signed on the clocks face. New old stock. Mint in box.

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

Old Clock Face Table (REDUCTION from $1, 800)

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H 24 in Dm 13 in

Old Clock Face Table (REDUCTION from $1, 800)

Located in Stamford, CT

Item #025-24 This handsome old clock face, mounted on a metal stand, adds an elegant, refined touch

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Antique 19th Century End Tables

Old Clock Face Table (new shipment coming-price reduced from $1, 900)

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H 24 in Dm 14 in

Old Clock Face Table (new shipment coming-price reduced from $1, 900)

Located in Stamford, CT

This exquisite old clock face table is fitted with battery movement to add working charm to your

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Antique 19th Century Side Tables

Old Metal Clock Face with Roman Numerals

Sold

H 51.5 in W 51.5 in

Old Metal Clock Face with Roman Numerals

Located in San Francisco, CA

An old clock face with beautiful patina. Came from a museum in Germany and was originally used in

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Vintage 1950s Belgian Clocks

Materials

Metal

Old French Clock Face, c. 1940

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Dm 56 in

Old French Clock Face, c. 1940

Located in Atlanta, GA

There are two of the very large clock faces available. Originally they were used as stage props in

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Vintage 1940s French Clocks

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Metal

French Style Tower Clock Face in old Zinc

Sold

H 40 in

French Style Tower Clock Face in old Zinc

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

A charming replica of a French clock face in zinc with aged tole hands, & timber body with moulded

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21st Century and Contemporary French Clocks

Materials

Zinc, Tôle

Antique Clock

Sold

H 89 in W 17 in D 10 in

Antique Clock

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Antique Oak Clock from Belgium. Beautiful old grainy wood finish and old enamel Clock face. Clock

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Antique 19th Century Belgian Clocks

Materials

Oak

Antique Australian Clock

Sold

H 5 in Dm 11 in

Antique Australian Clock

Located in San Francisco, CA

A rare small and old wall clock made in Australia. Face marked "Hardy Bros. Sydney". Great

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Antique 19th Century Australian Clocks

Materials

Metal

Large Tower Clock Face

Sold

Dm 39 in

Large Tower Clock Face

Located in Westport, CT

Wonderful old tower clock face. Numerals still have traces of original gilding. Can be made to

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Antique 19th Century French Decorative Art

Materials

Iron

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$4,400

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Located in High Point, NC

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Vintage French Gilt Metal Sunburst Flush Mount Light Fixture from the 1950s

$5,400

H 34 in W 34 in D 4 in

Vintage French Gilt Metal Sunburst Flush Mount Light Fixture from the 1950s

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French vintage gilt metal sunburst light fixture from the mid-20th century, with central mirror and new wiring. We currently have two available, priced and sold separately. This ex...

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Antique George III 18th Century Quality Brass Faced 8 Day Longcase Clock

$4,739Sale Price|20% Off

H 76.38 in W 19.89 in D 11.03 in

Antique George III 18th Century Quality Brass Faced 8 Day Longcase Clock

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique George III 18th century quality brass faced 8 day longcase clock by John Pollard of Crediton having a superb quality mahogany case on original bracket feet, ornate square bra...

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Sistema Solare Chandelier, Piattelli Design, Ivory-Toned Onyx and Brass, 8-Shade

$10,201 / item

H 19.69 in W 57.09 in D 26.78 in

Sistema Solare Chandelier, Piattelli Design, Ivory-Toned Onyx and Brass, 8-Shade

By Bruno Gatta, Silvio Piattelli, Stilnovo

Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence

Luxury chandelier, made from thin pieces of translucent onyx. Ideal to be hung over a dining table, with versatile configurations. Featured on Netflix series Designing Miami, 1st epi...

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18th Century Mahogany Longcase Clock by John Wood of Grantham

$17,445

H 94 in W 21 in D 10 in

18th Century Mahogany Longcase Clock by John Wood of Grantham

Located in Martlesham, GB

18th century mahogany longcase clock by John Wood of Grantham (known to be working from 1753-1797) an imposing mahogany clock with moon phase, quarter chiming and day / date function...

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Mid-Century Modern Textured Gold Frog Tape Dispenser

$250

H 4 in W 8 in D 4 in

Mid-Century Modern Textured Gold Frog Tape Dispenser

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

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Verdure Tapestry From Flanders From The 17th Century

$17,610

H 102.37 in W 160.24 in D 0.79 in

Verdure Tapestry From Flanders From The 17th Century

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Very beautiful tapestry describing a verdure from the end of the 17th century/beginning of the 18th century from the Flanders Elegant tapestry representing a deer and a doe in the f...

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English Regency Mirror With The Original Convex Glass

$3,828

H 22.84 in Dm 22.84 in

English Regency Mirror With The Original Convex Glass

Located in London, GB

A lovely example of a traditional English Regency convex mirror. The giltwood frame is decorated with regularly spaced balls. The original plate is foxed around the edge and again ...

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French Provincial Walnut Grandfather Clock

$12,500

H 97.5 in W 23 in D 14.75 in

French Provincial Walnut Grandfather Clock

Located in Queens, NY

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$1,900

H 5.75 in W 3.63 in D 2 in

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Located in Hillsborough, NJ

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Old Clock Faces For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of old clock faces for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique old clock faces was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and glass. Old clock faces have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of old clock faces to choose from, but at 1stDibs, industrial, mid-century modern and Victorian old clock faces are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made old clock faces over the years, but those made by Howard Miller, Aldo Londi and Bitossi are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Old Clock Faces?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,885, while they’re typically $125 on the low end and $138,500 highest priced.

Questions About Old Clock Faces

What are the old clocks called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Old clocks with a freestanding design are called grandfather clocks. Smaller portable ones designed for travel are usually referred to as carriage clocks. On 1stDibs, you can shop a range of antique and vintage clocks from some of the world’s top sellers.
How old does a clock have to be to be vintage?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Vintage is a somewhat interpretable term for older clocks. If a clock is over 100 years old, it can officially be considered antique, but vintage is a bit more open of a term. Many collectors consider around 50 years old to be vintage, but a more open concept is that if the clock could not be reproduced today, it could be considered vintage. On 1stDibs, find an array of beautiful vintage and antique clocks.
How can you tell how old a Chelsea clock is?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
To tell how old a Chelsea clock is, the manufacturer recommends that you purchase a Certificate of Origin. You can do so by sending photos of the front and back of your clock and the complete serial number to the Chelsea Clock Company. The manufacturer will then provide you with a document that details the age of your clock and other information about it. Explore a range of Chelsea clocks on 1stDibs.
How do I identify an old mantel clock?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
To identify an old mantel clock, look for the name of the company or artisan. They are often stamped or engraved on either the clock’s face or the backplate of the movement. Sometimes they will be on a piece of paper on the back or bottom of the clock. Shop a variety of mantel clocks on 1stDibs.
What are old-fashioned clocks called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
While there are many varieties of ‘old-fashioned’ clocks, pendulum clocks were the timekeeping favorite of early 1900s households. In their heyday, pendulum clocks used a swinging weight to mark the time. Today, pendulum clocks are beloved for their decorative aesthetic. You’ll find a variety of antique clocks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
Are old antique clocks worth anything?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
Yes, some old antique clocks may be worth something. Many collectors look for clocks produced by certain manufacturers, such as the Ansonia Clock Company, the Seth Thomas Clock Company, Jaeger-LeCoultre and the Chelsea Clock Company. In addition to the maker, the type, materials, style and condition of the clock influence its value. Generally, clocks that remain in good working order are worth more than those in need of repairs and restorations. To find out how much your clock may be worth, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of antique clocks.
How much are old grandfather clocks worth?
1 Answer
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.