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American Longcase Clocks

Antique 19th Century Early American Seth Thomas Tall Case Grandfather Clock
By Seth Thomas Clock Company
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful Seth Thomas long case clock, circa first half 19th century. Features an American poplar
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Antique Early 19th Century American Colonial Grandfather Clocks and Long...

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Poplar

Antique 19th Century Early American Seth Thomas Tall Case Grandfather Clock
Antique 19th Century Early American Seth Thomas Tall Case Grandfather Clock
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
H 94 in W 18.5 in D 10.5 in
American Federal Tallcase Clock in Mahogany
Located in Atlanta, GA
American Federal Tallcase Clock in Mahogany with Pierced Crest, Brass Finials & Painted Face
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Antique 19th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass

American Federal Tallcase Clock in Mahogany
American Federal Tallcase Clock in Mahogany
$6,450
H 92.5 in W 19 in D 8.5 in
1940's American Paint Decorated Grandmother's/Pencil Clock
By Colonial Furniture Company
Located in Morristown, NJ
20th c., USA, a paint decorated Grandmother's/Pencil clock with the dial marked "Colonial", circa
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Vintage 1940s American American Colonial Grandfather Clocks and Longcase...

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Wood, Paint

American Federal Grain Painted and Stenciled Tall Clock by Rufus Cole
Located in Essex, MA
A Rare and Complete American Federal Tall Case Clock. Riley Whiting Wooden Works, original. A
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Grandfather Clocks and Longc...

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Pine

American Federal Mahogany Tall Case Clock, Silas Hoadley, CT, Circa 1820
By Silas Hoadley
Located in Charleston, SC
American Federal mahogany one day tall case clock with the original brass ball finials resting on
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Antique 1820s American Federal Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass

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...

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Brass

Howard Miller "Jonathan" Grandfather Clock
Howard Miller "Jonathan" Grandfather Clock
$3,140 / set
H 81.75 in W 24.5 in D 14.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Howard Miller Floor Clock
By Howard Miller
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-Century Modern Howard Miller floor clock. Black lacquer with half round chrome trim. Wood
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20th Century North American Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Howard Miller Floor Clock
Mid-Century Modern Howard Miller Floor Clock
$2,400
H 64 in W 16 in D 10.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Floor Clock Howard Miller Olivewood Case
By Howard Miller
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-Century Modern olivewood case Howard Miller floor clock. Chrome base. Runs. Chimes need to be
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20th Century North American Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood

Glass and Chrome Long Case Clock Attributed to Pace Furniture
By Pace Furniture Company
Located in Denton, TX
Stunning tower of glass with a by-pod base and mirrored clock dial, This runs on a battery movement
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Late 20th Century North American Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase ...

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Chrome

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American Cherry Longcase Clock
Located in Chicago, IL
A tall, elegant American cherry 8-day longcase clock with reeded quarter columns and pierced
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Grandfather Clocks and Longc...

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Brass, Metal

American Cherry Longcase Clock
American Cherry Longcase Clock
H 95 in W 21.5 in D 10 in
19th Century American Grandfather Clock by S. Thomas Plymoth
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century American grandfather clock by S. Thomas Plymoth.
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Antique 19th Century American Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Glass, Wood

American Sheraton Style Longcase Clock
Located in Montreal, QC
American Sheraton style longcase clock, the silvered dial with raised brass Arabic numerals and
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Vintage 1920s American Sheraton Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass

Vintage North American Mahogany Wood Longcase Grandfather's Clock
Located in Tarry Town, NY
American Sheraton style long case clock with silvered dial and raised brass with Arabic numerals
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Vintage 1920s North American Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass

Rare Old American Stennes Fed, Sty, Inlaid Mahog, Automaton 8day Longcase Clock
By Elmer O. Stennes
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
One of the most highly collected midcentury longcase clocks, this fabulous Federal Style 8-day
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Mid-20th Century American Federal Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass

Antique Herschede Carved Mahogany Moon Phase & 9-Tube Long Case Clock circa 1900
By Herschede Clock Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique long case clock by Herschede features carved mahogany case, reticulated moon phase face
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20th Century North American Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Mahogany

American Colonial Mfg Co. Mahogany Tall Case Clock
Located in Astoria, NY
American Colonial Manufacturing Company Mahogany Tall Case Clock, with urn finial crest, gilt metal
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Early 20th Century American Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Mahogany

American Walnut Tall Case Clock by Solomon Gorgas
Located in Essex, MA
By Solomon Gorgas. Lancaster Co. Pennsylvania. Works just cleaned and in good working order. With arched bonnet with pinwheel inlay in the scrolls. Glazed door opening to enameled wo...
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Antique Late 18th Century American Federal Grandfather Clocks and Longca...

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Metal, Brass

Antique 19th C. Early American Cherry Tall Case Grandfather Clock Painted Face
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful tall case clock, circa first half 19th century. Features an American Cherry case with a
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Antique Early 19th Century American Colonial Grandfather Clocks and Long...

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Cherry, Mahogany

American Cherry Rocking Ship Tall Case or Grandfather Clock
Located in Essex, MA
Connecticut Federal cherry tall case clock, ca. 1800, the fretwork bonnet enclosing an eight day
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Grandfather Clocks and Longc...

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Cherry

American Chippendale Tall Case Clock by Goldsmith Chandlee of Winchester
By Goldsmith Chandlee
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Goldsmith Chandlee (Am. 1751-1821) is considered one of the most notable American clock and
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Antique Early 19th Century American Chippendale Grandfather Clocks and L...

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Cherry

Late 18th C American Grandfather Clock by John Scudder, Westfield, NJ
Located in Charleston, SC
This magnificent American grandfather clock was made in New Jersey, circa 1790 and retains its
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Antique Late 18th Century American Federal Grandfather Clocks and Longca...

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Glass, Mahogany

Extremely Rare Antique 1880 American Juvet & Co. Time Globe Floor Clock
Located in Danville, CA
Extremely Rare Antique 1880 American Juvet & Co. Time Globe Floor Clock Offered for sale is an
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Antique 1880s American Industrial Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Bronze

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

James Doull Grandfather Clock
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Case refinished. Feet are original. Dial is original and undisturbed including signature. Slight paint loss on rocking ship. Fret top is the remains of the original, center plinth an...
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Antique Early 1800s American American Empire Grandfather Clocks and Long...

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Mahogany

James Doull Grandfather Clock
James Doull Grandfather Clock
H 94 in W 19 in D 9 in
American Waltham Nine Tube Longcase Grandfather Clock
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The mahogany case with glazed door and sides housing the 12.5" dial with moon phase and calendar aperture enclosed by pierced spandrels, triple chime on the quarters and hour, circa...
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Early 20th Century American Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Mahogany

American Federal Mahogany Tall Case Clock, David Weatherly, Philadelphia
By David Weatherly
Located in Savannah, GA
This stately American Federal period eight day mahogany tall case clock features a double scroll
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Antique 1820s American Federal Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Glass, Mahogany

American Federal Mahogany Inlaid and Painted Tall Case Clock, Circa 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
American Federal Mahogany tall case clock with arched bonnet, flanking turned bulbous ringed brass
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Antique 1810s American Federal Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass, Steel

American Chippendale Mahogany Tall Case 8 Day Mahogany Clock, circa 1830
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This stately American Chippendale tall case grandfathers 8 day mahogany clock features a double
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Antique Early 19th Century American Chippendale Grandfather Clocks and L...

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Metal, Brass

Antique American Mission Arts & Crafts Oak 8-Day Grandfather Clock, circa 1900
Located in Portland, OR
Antique American Mission Arts & Crafts oak 8-day grandfather tall case clock, circa 1900. The clock
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Grandfather Clocks and Longc...

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Oak

Tiffany & Co. Grandfather Clock
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Houston, TX
Mahogany cased tall grandfather clock Signed on the bronze dore face "tiffany New York
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Early 20th Century American American Empire Grandfather Clocks and Longc...

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Wood

Tiffany & Co. Grandfather Clock
Tiffany & Co. Grandfather Clock
H 96.5 in W 28 in D 16 in
Vintage Howard Miller Westminster Chime Floor (Grandfather) Clock
By Howard Miller
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Howard Miller Grandfather clock. It works well and has a beautiful deep-tone Westminster chime
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20th Century North American American Classical Grandfather Clocks and Lo...

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Oak

Howard Miller Glen Ellyn Grandfather Clock
By Howard Miller
Located in Omaha, NE
The Howard Miller Wind-Up Grandfather Clock is a masterpiece of traditional craftsmanship and
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Vintage 1980s American American Craftsman Grandfather Clocks and Longcas...

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Wood

Black Chinoiserie Grandfather Clock by Sligh Model # 0996-1-BD
By Sligh Furniture
Located in Toledo, OH
Beautifully decorated black chinoiserie grandfather clock by Sligh. Broken arch top with center
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20th Century North American Chinoiserie Grandfather Clocks and Longcase ...

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Wood

Eli Porter Inlaid Tall Case Clock
Located in Litchfield, CT
in Brooks Palmer's The Book of American Clocks, figure 49. Superior original condition. Research and
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Antique 1810s North American Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Eli Porter Inlaid Tall Case Clock
Eli Porter Inlaid Tall Case Clock
H 89.5 in W 19.5 in D 9.5 in
Carved Mahogany Grandfather Clock Tiffany & Co.
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A nice classical carved mahogany grandfather clock, with three weights, and pendulum engraved with
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Antique Late 19th Century American Classical Grandfather Clocks and Long...

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Mahogany

Carved Mahogany Westminster Chime Grandfather Clock J.E. Caldwell
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A beautifully carved mahogany grandfather clock, with a broken arch pediment top and finials
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Antique Late 19th Century American Classical Grandfather Clocks and Long...

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Mahogany

Walter Durfee Marquetry Galle Japanesque Inlay Tall Clock, Providence, circa 1900
By Walter Durfee
Located in Providence, RI
flowers, poppies, etc. in a Japanesque context. This is the only time we have seen this used in a clock
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Antique Early 19th Century American American Classical Grandfather Clock...

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Wood

Tho Jackson Preston Henry Ford Museum Tiger Maple Grandfather Clock by COLONIAL
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Colonial style grandfather clock by Colonial Clock Company, of Zeeland, Michigan, USA. An
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Late 20th Century American American Colonial Grandfather Clocks and Long...

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Metal, Brass

American Pine Longcase Clock
Located in Culver City, CA
This American thirty hour longcase clock has an early 19th century movement with wooden gears. The
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Antique 19th Century American Clocks

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Metal

American Pine Longcase Clock
American Pine Longcase Clock
H 85 in W 18 in D 9.5 in
Early 19th Century Philadelphia Tall Case Clock
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
An elegant early 19th century mahogany Philadelphia tall case clock featuring a second hand and
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Antique Early 19th Century American American Classical Grandfather Clock...

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Mahogany

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'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Textile

19th Century Mahogany Wood Long Case Clock
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid-19th century William Fullerton mahogany wood case long case clock. The case clock is in good antique condition with visible wear appropriate consistent with age / use. The clock ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany Wood Long Case Clock
19th Century Mahogany Wood Long Case Clock
$6,895
H 88 in W 18 in D 9 in
19th Century Chinese Pagoda Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
A stunning and rare 19th Century English Chinese pagoda cabinets. This highly stylized hand carved mahogany cabinets features, glass shelving, pagoda gabled roofs, classic Chippendal...
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Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Vitrines

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Glass, Mahogany

19th Century Chinese Pagoda Cabinet
19th Century Chinese Pagoda Cabinet
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Antique Pair of Silver Peacock Stand, Decoration Object for Home Decor
Located in Wembley, GB
A Pair of Artistically created birds for table decor, silver-plated peacocks - ideal for a coffee table or bookends. These figures are Classic Hollywood Regency! They are each unique...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Hollywood Regency Sterling Silver

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Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique 8 Day Tall Case Grandfather Clock Automaton Andrew Rich Bridgewater 1820
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique Georgian Regency period tall case 8 day inlaid mahogany grandfather clock with a rocking figure of Old Father Time, by Andrew Rich of Bridgwater Somerset, circa 1820. ...
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Antique 1820s English Georgian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Mahogany, Satinwood

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy

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Other

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
$230,525 Sale Price
33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Antique Mahogany 8 Day Painted Face Longcase Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding antique mahogany 8 day painted face longcase clock signed Johnson Knaresboro with a swan-neck pediment with original brass finials. This a stunning piece, very decorative...
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Antique 1850s English Victorian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass

Antique Mahogany 8 Day Painted Face Longcase Clock
Antique Mahogany 8 Day Painted Face Longcase Clock
$6,638
H 96.86 in W 25.2 in D 11.03 in
Austria-Hungarian Wall Clock From the Late 19th Century
Located in Opole, PL
Austria-Hungarian Wall Clock From the Late 19th Century We present you this wall clock from the late 19th century (probably 1870) manufactured in Austria-Hungary. The gravity windin...
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Antique Late 19th Century German Wall Clocks

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Wood

Unusual Flame Mahogany Long-Case Clock Attributed to Maples
By Maple & Co.
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An unusual flame mahogany long-case clock attributed to Maples with a Smith & Sons 3-train movement, the case with a stepped base, the hood with two fluted columns and brass finials ...
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Antique 1880s English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Mahogany, Satinwood

Multicoloured Venetian Murano Glass Rezzonico Chandelier Circa 1900
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Rezzonico Venetian chandelier in multicoloured Murano glass, 6 arms of light
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Early 20th Century Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Swedish Mora clock from 1830 in original colour. Cream with hand painted floral detailing. Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights and a bell chime. This Mora clock conta...
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase C...

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Wood

Mora Clock
Mora Clock
$2,400
H 88.7 in W 25.6 in D 8.7 in
French Louis XVI Tall Case Clock, C1800, Also Called “St Nicolas-Clock”
Located in valatie, NY
French Louis XVI tall case clock, c1800. They also are referred to as “St Nicolas-Clock” because they were made around the village Saint Nicolas d'Aliermont in Normandy. The oak case...
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Antique Early 19th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass

Chippendale Style Mahogany Grandmother Clock, Late 19th Century
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality late 19th century mahogany Chippendale revival mahogany grandmother clock, having wonderful carved blind fret work decoration to the swan neck pediment hood, a br...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Grandfather Clocks and Lon...

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Mahogany

20th C English Mahogany and Walnut Grandmother Clock with Le Rose Movement
By John Thompson
Located in Morristown, NJ
20th c., London, a grandmother clock in a wood case with mixed veneers, with scrolled open pediment top, hinged door opens to brass and silverplate Roman numeral dial, face marked "J...
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Mid-20th Century English Georgian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Metal, Brass

A Mahogany Long Case ‘tide’ Clock England, c. 1900
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A very fine mahogany Grandfather clock in the Chippendale taste with extremely rare movement, depicting the rise and fall of the tide. This long case clock is in the Chippendale ta...
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Cl...

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Mahogany

Birdcage Chandelier w/ 2 Rock Crystal Birds Perched Inside W/ Porcelain Flowers
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent French Louis XVI style Gilt Bronze Birdcage Form Multi Light Chandelier with Two Hand-Carved PInk and Amethyst Rock Crystal Birds Perched on the Inside. The exterior i...
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20th Century French Louis XVI Chandeliers and Pendants

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Rock Crystal, Metal, Bronze

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American Longcase Clocks For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of American longcase clocks available for sale. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and metal, all American longcase clocks available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of American longcase clocks available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Neoclassical, Modern and Arts and Crafts American longcase clocks are consistently popular styles. Howard Miller, American Waltham Watch Co. and David Weatherly each produced beautiful American longcase clocks that are worth considering.

How Much are American Longcase Clocks?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $9,500, while they’re typically $2,400 on the low end and $38,000 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 American Longcase Clocks
  • 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.