James Hansell Philadelphia Mahogany 8 Day Tall Clock with Moon Phase Dial
Located in Milford, NH
A fine mahogany case tall clock with 8-day brass works by Philadelphia clockmaker James Hansell (1791-1865), who was the proprietor of his own clock and watch shop from 1816 through ...
Metal, Brass
18th Century Painted Dial Mahogany Long Case Clock
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
An imposing 18th century eight day long case clock by Simister of Birmingham. The amazing mahogany case has a flame mahogany veneered door and the large reeded columns with ormolu mo...
Ormolu
Antique George III Quality Mahogany 8 Day Longcase Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III quality mahogany 8 day longcase clock having a quality mahogany case with a swan neck pediment, turned columns, mahogany and glass arched shaped door opening to re...
Other
Monumental Antique English George III Flame Mahogany Longcase Grandfather Clock
Located in Dayton, OH
The face which has a large glass door with striping inlay is flanked by Corinthian columns with brass capitals. The hand painted enameled face has a sun and moon dial, roman numeral...
Brass
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
A Regency Quarter Striking Longcase clock in a Gothic Mahogany Case by William M
Located in Amersham, GB
A very fine early regency longcase clock with quarter striking complication, by William Moon of Holborn Bars.
Brass, Steel
Fine Herschede Brass-Mounted Burl Wood Tall Case Clock
By Herschede Clock Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fine Herschede brass-mounted burl wood tall case clock, Model 250, The movement and face signed Herschede. The flagship tall case clock of the Herschede Hall Clock Company, it wa...
Wood
David Weatherly Philadelphia Tall Case Clock
Located in East Aurora, NY
A very nice Pennsylvania federal tall case clock by David Weatherly (1779-1851) in a beautifully veneered Mahogany case likely made by Thomas Ogden (1824-1830) who made cases for Wea...
Mahogany
Pennsylvania Cherry Tall Case Clock, Jedediah Weiss, Bethlehem
Located in Milford, NH
An exceptional Federal cherry tall case clock with a brass eight day works signed Jedediah Weiss Bethlehem, with beautiful inlay including a contrasting fan carving above the waist d...
Metal, Brass
John Nicholl Federal Tall Case Clock
By John Nicholl
Located in New York, NY
Federal Tall Case Clock Made and Signed by John Nicholl, (1784-1862) Belvidere, New Jersey Circa 1825 Primary Wood: Mahogany, Mahogany Veneers, Cherry Secondary Woods: White Pi...
Mahogany, Maple
Amsterdam grandfather clock with ship automaton Nicolaas Weylandt circa 1745
By Nicolaas Weylandt
Located in Münster, DE
Amsterdam grandfather clock with ship automaton Nicolaas Weiland / Weylandt Circa 1745 Inlaid walnut case, top with original crown featuring Atlas and angels with fanfares, brass/...
Brass, Iron
Tall Mahogany Long Case Clock by D Williams of Crickhowell
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
An absolute one-of-a-kind. Country Oak Clock with a Painted enamel face, Arch Dial Rolling Moon phase with a separate seconds dial and date display, the clock has been previously wa...
Mahogany
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
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Figured Mahogany Grandfather Clock with
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian figured Grandfather clock with a painted arched dial moon roller, eight day movement and having an outstanding quality figured mahogany crossban...
Other
Isaac Pearson Reading PA Walnut Tall Clock with Rare Jacob Kunsman Case, C 1845
Located in Milford, NH
A splendid Empire walnut veneered tall clock with swan’s neck split pediment crest with bullseye rosettes and three wooden ball & spire finials surmounting an arched front glass ...
Metal
Isaac Pearson Reading PA Walnut Tall Clock with Rare Jacob Kunsman Case, C 1845
Located in Milford, NH
A splendid Empire walnut veneered tall clock with swan’s neck split pediment crest with bullseye rosettes and three wooden ball & spire finials surmounting an arched front glass ...
Metal
Early 19th Century Aaron Willard Jr Tall Case Clock w/ Paul Revere Printed Label
By Aaron Willard, Jr.
Located in Milford, NH
An exceptional mahogany tall case clock by well known Boston clockmaker Aaron Willard Jr (1783-1864). This clock features an arched bonnet with fretwork, full corner columns with bra...
Brass, Iron
J.J. Elliot Mahogany Grandfather Clock for Tiffany & Co. (c. 1915)
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impressive English mahogany clock by J.J. Elliot retailed by Tiffany & Co. showcasing delicate floral marquetry. The sculptural bonnet adorned with brass spire finials embellish the ...
Silver, Brass
Fantastic quality antique George III mahogany eight day long case clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
Fantastic quality antique George III mahogany eight day longcase clock with rolling moonphasefoden, congleton CIRCA 1780.
Brass
18th Century Arched Painted Dial Moon Phase Longcase Clock
Located in Cheltenham, GB
A superb 8 day moon phase grand father clock with a very pretty arched painted dial with striking the hours on a single bell. The maker was Charles Frankcom of Bath who was recorded...
Mahogany, Oak, Pine
Unavailable
H 93 in W 22 in D 10 in
18th C Antique Longcase Grandfather Mahogany Tidal Dial Clock by James Richards
By English Clock Systems
Located in Antrim, GB
An important rare exceptional inlaid mahogany antique Georgian 18th century longcase grandfather clock by iames richards liverpool featuring rolling moon, an alarm and ferguson tidal...
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 94.49 in W 19.69 in D 13.78 in
English Mahogany Longcase Clock with Moon Phase and Date Alex Rae Dumfries
By Alex Rae Dumfries
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
An English mahogany longcase clock with moon phase and date Alex Rae Dumfries, circa 1770 arched brass dial with silvered chapter ring, center with foliate scrolls signed Alex Rae Du...
Mahogany
18th Century Dutch Longcase Clock
By Willem van Dadelbeek
Located in Vancouver, BC
A walnut, burr-walnut and inlaid longcase clock by W.V. Dadelbeek, Utrecht. The case of typical form, painted and parcel gilt wood figural finials of Atlas, Father Time and Mercury. ...
Brass
Unavailable
H 81 in W 22.5 in D 11.5 in
18th Century 8 Day Brass Dial Moon Phase Clock by George White of Bristol
Located in Cheltenham, GB
An 8 day arched brass dial moon phase and high water tidal dial clock. Striking the hours on a single bell, by George White of Bristol, recorded working 1771 - 1797. In a very small ...
Brass
Unavailable
H 109.45 in W 15.75 in D 11.03 in
Dutch Burr Walnut Longcase Clock by M. Buys Amsterdam, circa 1775
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A Dutch burr walnut longcase clock with rare ‘swing automaton’ by M. Buys Amsterdam, circa 1775. 33.5-cm brass dial with an engraved silvered chapter ring signed M.s Buys Amsterd...
18th Century 8 Day Oak Longcase
Located in Salisbury, GB
A good 18th century 8 day painted dial oak long case clock with revolving moon by Rogers of Leominster, circa 1790.
Unavailable
H 86.23 in W 20.67 in D 9.26 in
Flame Mahogany Moon Phase Clock by Meredith of Merthyr Tydfil in Wales
Located in Cheltenham, GB
A very good pretty arched painted dial moon phase clock by William Meredith of Merthyr Tydfil, Wales (recorded working 1852-1899). The fine four pillar movement is of high quality. ...
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 83.86 in W 19.49 in D 9.45 in
Early 19th Century Moon Phase Clock by William Cuff of Shepton Mallet
Located in Cheltenham, GB
A very good 8 day striking the hours arched painted dial moon phase clock, depicting the four continents of the British Empire. The maker William Cuff of High St, Shepton Mallet rec...
Ebony, Mahogany
Enormous 19th Century English Tall Case Clock
By Joseph Jennens
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The clock is formed with an elaborate richly carved case featuring elaborate fret work and exotic inlays at its crown. The " moon " dial is painted with sailing vessels. The movement...
Metal, Brass
Mahogany Longcase Clock Signed J Crundwell, Edenbridge
Located in Kent, GB
Eight day, weight driven movement with a painted iron dial depicting the phases of the moon in the half-round, break-arch. Mahogany veneered case with typical Kent clock features; s...
Unavailable
H 88.19 in W 18.51 in D 8.67 in
Mahogany longcase signed J. Crundwell, Edenbridge. Circa 1800.
Located in Kent, GB
Eight day, weight driven movement with a painted iron dial depicting the phases of the moon in the half-round, break-arch. Mahogany veneered case with typical Kent clock features; ...
Antique George III Quality Carved Oak Moon Phase Longcase Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III quality carved oak moon phase longcase clock having a quality painted arched dial with a moon phase roller, 8 day movement striking on the hour and half hour on a ...
Oak
American Sheraton Style Longcase Clock
Located in Montreal, QC
American Sheraton style longcase clock, the silvered dial with raised brass Arabic numerals and pierced brass spandrils, below a well painted phases of the moon lunette aperture, wi...
Brass
Sold
H 96.07 in W 24.02 in D 10.04 in
Antique Quality Oak and Mahogany Longcase Clock with 8 Day Moon Phase Movement
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fantastic hand painted arched dial with a moon phase date and seconds dial, original hands, 8 day movement striking on the hour and half hour on a bell, original weights, pendulum an...
Mahogany
Thomas Whiteman Pembroke Mahogany Longcase Clock
Located in Astoria, NY
Thomas Whiteman Pembroke Mahogany Longcase Clock, early 19th century, painted dial with seconds, moon phase and calendar apertures, marked "Thomas Whiteman / Prembroke No..." to cloc...
Mahogany
Sold
H 86 in W 24 in D 18.5 in
Herschede Cherry Sheffield Sun & Moon Grandfather Tall Case 9 Tube Hall Clock
By Herschede Clock Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage 1976 Herschede Hall Clock Company tall case grandfather clock, model 230 aka The Sheffield. Made of cherry featuring serpentine crown with ash burl panels and reticulated 14...
Ash, Cherry
Aaron Willard Mahogany Tall Case Clock with Moon Phase Dial 1793
By Aaron Willard
Located in Milford, NH
A fine mahogany tall case clock with wonderful proportions by Aaron Willard (1757-1844), with a reticulated carved crest with three ball and spire finials surmounting an arched glass...
Brass
Sold
H 18.25 in W 17.5 in D 6.25 in
Antique Tiffany School Brass Tall Case Clock Works with Moon Phase Dial 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Ask About Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Reliable Professional Service & Fully Insured*** Antique Tiffany School Brass Tall Case Clock Works with Moon Phase Dial, 19thC Measu...
Metal
Sold
H 96.86 in W 20.87 in D 10.24 in
Longcase Clock, Moonphases, Date and Seconds, John Clifton Liverpool, circa 1785
By John Clifton
Located in Greven, DE
Antique grandfather clock with date, moon phase and central second hand Liverpool Mahogany around 1785 Dimensions: H x W x D: 246 x 53 x 26 cm Description: Antique Lancashire long...
Mahogany
Sold
H 93 in W 21.5 in D 10.5 in
Impressive Mahogany Moon Phase Grandfather Clock by Clare Warrington Sweep
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A gorgeous 19th century mahogany Grandfather clock Purchased in Hurstpierpoint Sussex, circa 1790. The face is meticulously painted face with moon dial, lovely floral decoration in t...
Mahogany
Sold
H 100 in W 23 in D 17.5 in
Antique Federal Tiffany & Co., NY Moon Phase Mahogany Long Case Clock circa 1900
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Federal style long case clock by Tiffany & Co offers mahogany case with broken arch pediment having central urn form finial surmounting moon phase face with Arabic numeral...
Metal, Brass
Tiffany & Co. Grandfather Clock
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
An incredible example of American clock making, this chiming grandfather clock was retailed by Tiffany & Co. of New York. Impressive in its construction, this exceptional timepiece k...
Mahogany
French Grandfather Tall Case Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th Century Grandfather Clock is decorated with hand-painted, gold leaf chinoiserie. The black lacquer case with gilded and painted Scottish landscapes; where the sheep are gra...
Gold Leaf
19th Century English Tall Case Clock
Located in Hixson, TN
19th century. English tall case clock with a mahogany case, painted dial face, cluster columns on the side corners, blind fretwork, shaped bonnet with reverse painted glass, brass fi...
Mahogany
English Regency Clock, Decorative Painting by Finnemore of Birmingham
By William Finnemore 1
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
English Regency 8 day tall case clock. Clock maker unknown, dial was painted by Finnemore of Birmingham. The name is engraved onto the back of the calendar dial and stamped or cast i...
Brass
Sold
H 105 in W 25 in D 17 in
Antique Walter Durfee Signed Carved Mahogany Bombe 8-Chime Tall Case Clock
By Walter Durfee
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique tall case mahogany Walter Durfee grandfather clock features bonnet with broken arch pediment decorated having ribbon and inverted bellflowers with scrolled broken arch having...
Brass, Nickel, Metal
Sold
H 98.82 in W 18.9 in D 9.45 in
18th Century Grandfather Clock with Moonphases, Calendar and Musical Movement
Located in Greven, DE
Antique grandfather clock with calendar, moon phase and musical movement England (London) Walnut second half of 18th century Dimensions: H x W x D: 251 x 48 x 24 cm Description: B...
Brass
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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