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Rocking Ship Clock

Miniature Longcase Rocking Ship Clock by Sinclair Harding.
Miniature Longcase Rocking Ship Clock by Sinclair Harding.

Miniature Longcase Rocking Ship Clock by Sinclair Harding.

By Sinclair Harding

Located in Amersham, GB

longcase has an eight day weight driven movement with an automaton rocking ship in the top arch of the dial

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Vintage 1980s English George III Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

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Georgian Mahogany Longcase Clock with Rocking Ship Automation, Jos. Kent, London
Georgian Mahogany Longcase Clock with Rocking Ship Automation, Jos. Kent, London

Georgian Mahogany Longcase Clock with Rocking Ship Automation, Jos. Kent, London

Located in Norwich, GB

Georgian Mahogany Longcase Clock with Rocking Ship Automation, Joseph Kent, London. Fine flame

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Antique 1810s English Georgian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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8 Day Original Rocking Ship Longcase Clock by Charles Botta of Poole

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18th Century Chippendale Tall Case Clock with Rocking Ship Automaton

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Early 19th Century "Rocking Ship" Tallcase Clock

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Located in Essex, MA

Period and Rare Late George III / Early Regency "Rocking Ship" Tallcase or Grandfather Clock. Ship

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American Cherry Rocking Ship Tall Case or Grandfather Clock

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Located in Essex, MA

English works with rocking ship, the face inscribed Chr. Gould Londini fecit, over a case with fluted

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Early 19th Century Abel Hutchins Concord NH Tall Case Clock with Rocking Ship

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By Abel Hutchins

Located in Milford, NH

rocking ship vignette in the arch, the paint decorated spandrels with American red, white, and blue shield

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Period English George III Mahogany Long Case Close with Rocking Ship Automaton

Period English George III Mahogany Long Case Close with Rocking Ship Automaton

Located in Essex, MA

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Mahogany Longcase Clock, Robert Fletcher, Chester with Rocking Ship Automation

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Located in Norwich, GB

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Period English George III Mahogany Long Case Close with Rocking Ship Automaton

Period English George III Mahogany Long Case Close with Rocking Ship Automaton

Located in Essex, MA

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Rocking Ship Clock For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal rocking ship clock for your home. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and metal, every rocking ship clock was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the rocking ship clock you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right rocking ship clock, those designed in Georgian, Art Deco and Baroque styles are of considerable interest. Andre Romain Guilmet, Elmer O. Stennes and Europa Antiques each produced at least one beautiful rocking ship clock that is worth considering.

How Much is a Rocking Ship Clock?

The average selling price for a rocking ship clock at 1stDibs is $8,885, while they’re typically $5,840 on the low end and $31,547 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.