Original Blue Painted Tall Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock, circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
The warm aged patina on this 8' tall clock is what collectors strive to find. Panel details, curved bonnet, curvaceous belly, and carved detail around pendulum glass all combine for ...
Glass, Wood, Paint
Early 19th Century Original Hand Painted Tall Swedish Grandfather Clock
Located in Round Top, TX
Early 19th century tall grandfather clock from Sweden, long case crafted in pine retaining its original hand painted finish.
Pine, Paint
Early 19th Century Original Painted Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock
Located in Round Top, TX
All scratches, cracks, dings, and age related separation are reflective of age and do not detract from the beauty nor function of this 7.5' tall grandfather clock. Please refer to p...
Pine
Antique Italian Marquetry Longcase Clock with Pedestal Stand and Bronze Mounts
Located in BŘECLAV, CZ
Unlike traditional tall grandfather clocks, this example is designed with a pedestal stand, giving it a sculptural presence ideal for refined interiors.
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Gorgeous Milo Baughman Style Olivewood and Chrome Howard Miller Tall Clock
By Howard Miller
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wow is what you will say when you see this gorgeous mid-century modern tall clock by Howard Miller. Stunning olivewood and chrome adorn this modern tall grandfather clock.
Chrome
19th Century Swedish Rococo tall case clock Mora clock Grandfather clock
Located in Boden, SE
19th Century Swedish antique beautiful Mora clock " Tall case clock " Grandfather clock from Boden,Norrbotten Northern Sweden.
Pine
Antique Ithaca Clock Co. Tall Case Walnut Grandfather Clock C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced Delivery Rates - See Below or Click “Ask The Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Ithaca Clock Co. Tall Case Walnut Grandfather Clock C1920 Measures - 87 3/4" x 19" x 1...
Wood
19th Century Swedish Ántique Grandfather Clock Tall Case Clock Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Folk Art tall case clock from Luleå Norrbotten, Northern Sweden. Made in wood. Nice details and beautiful carvings. Beautiful handpainted flowers on the front. The M...
Pine
Tall White Swedish Pine Mora Grandfather Clock, circa 1840
Located in Round Top, TX
Swedish mora grandfather clocks are identified by their gentle curves and classic style as seen in this exceptional longcase clock that stands just over 7.5' tall.
Pine, Paint
Kienzle Clock Works Louis XV Style Tall Case Clock w/Bronze Figural Top
By Kienzle Clocks
Located in Bridgeport, CT
By Kienzle clock works, Scwennigen-on-Nekar. Patent No. 125605. Made for the European market. A fine parquetry shaped case with floral vine marquetry sides and tall cabriole legs. Th...
Brass, Bronze
Early 19th Century French Empire Walnut Tall Case Grandfather Clock
Located in Dallas, TX
Add architectural presence and old-world elegance to an entry, hallway, living room, or study with this stately antique French Empire walnut grandfather clock. Crafted in France circ...
Brass
Late 19th Century Tall Case Grandfather Clock with Chinoiserie Design
Located in Dallas, TX
This Late 19th Century Tall Case Grandfather Clock with Chinoiserie Design is a stunning antique piece that adds a touch of elegance to any room.
Glass, Wood
Mid 18th Century German Grandfather Clock, Walnut & Brass, 96" Tall
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid 18th century walnut wood framed German 8-Day Grandfather clock. The tall case clock featured a dark walnut case with flared base, hood with half-columns and turned finials.
Brass
$1,600Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Standing Grandfather Tall Clock Étagère Shelving
Located in Wayne, NJ
Modern chrome standing open grandfather fall clock étagère. This modern clock has three shelves, two in glass and the bottom is black. It has an inner downlight to highlight the glas...
Other
Antique Mission Arts and Crafts Oak Wood Tall Case Grandfather Clock
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Mission Arts and Crafts Oak Wood Tall Case Grandfather Clock. Clock includes pendulum and one weight.
Oak
Vintage "The Walden Ridge" Ridgeway Standing Oak Tall Case Grandfather Clock
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Walden Ridge Ridgeway Grandfather Clock Oak Tall Case. Item features solid wood frame, beautiful wood grain, quality American craftsmanship, great style and form, brass plaque re...
Glass, Oak
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
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Mahogany 9 Tube Tall Case Grandfather Clock
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Mahogany 9 Tube Tall Case Grandfather Clock Dimensions : 95.5" Tall X 25.5" Wide X 18" Deep This stunning clock was made in the late 19th centur...
Brass
19th Century English Mahogany Inlaid Tall Case Grandfather Clock J.C Jennens
By Joseph Jennens & Co.
Located in Long Branch, NJ
19th Century English Mahogany Inlaid Tall Case Grandfather Clock J.C Jennens Dimensions : 25" Wide X 16" Deep X 90" Tall This stunning clock was made in the 1880's in London by J.C...
Brass
$67,850Sale Price|20% Off
French 19th Century Regence Style Ormolu & Kingwood Grandfather Tall Case Clock
By Charles Cressent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and palatial French 19th century Regence style figural ormolu-mounted kingwood and tulipwood floral marquetry long-case regulator, after a Model by Charles Cressent (Fren...
Bronze
Antique Colonial Mfg Co Beige Painted Tall Case Federal Style Grandfather Clock
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Colonial Mfg. Co Beige Painted Tall Case Federal Style Grandfather Clock. Item features a working lock and key, includes all parts pictured.
Wood
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.
Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique Georgian Scottish Orkney Island Tall Case 8 day Grandfather Clock 1810
Located in Portland, OR
A fine & rare antique Georgian Scottish inlaid mahogany eight day tall case grandfather clock, by Patrick Bews, Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, circa 1810.
Brass
19th Century J.E Caldwell Victorian 9 Tube Mahogany Tall Case Grandfather Clock
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Long Branch, NJ
19th Century J.E Caldwell Victorian 9 Tube Mahogany Tall Case Grandfather Clock Dimensions : 95" Tall X 24" Wide X 17" Deep This grandfather clock was made in the USA in the late 1...
Brass
19th Century Tiger Oak Figural Carved Tall Case Grandfather Clock W&H Movement
Located in Long Branch, NJ
19th Century Tiger Oak Figural Carved Tall Case Grandfather Clock W&H Movement Dimensions : 94" Tall X 23" Wide X 16" Deep This grandfather clock was made in the late 19th century ...
Brass
$75,600Sale Price|20% Off
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted Grandfather - Tall Case Clock
By Kahn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very Fine French 19th Century Louis XVI style ormolu-mounted amaranth, tulipwood, sycamore and parquetry pedestal "Régulateur de Parquet" Clock, after the model attributed to Jean-...
Bronze, Ormolu
Early 19th Century Swedish Blue Painted Pine Grandfather Clock
Located in Round Top, TX
Early 19th century tall Swedish grandfather clock, crafted in pine.
Brass
Johnathan Jessop Tall Case Clock
Located in East Aurora, NY
Johnathan Jessop ( 1796-1859 York Pennsylvania Tall Case Clock with a beautifully decorated inlay on the figured Mahogany case standing on the original ogee bracket feet. Movement ha...
Mahogany
Thomas Yuill Tall Case Clock
Located in East Aurora, NY
A very attractive Scottish Tall case clock signed by Thomas Yuill East Kilbride. Beautifully fan and string inlay decorated Mahogany case with dental molding and decorative twiste...
Mahogany
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
Swedish Neoclassic Painted Tall Case Clock
Located in Essex, MA
Fan carved arch over the glass clock bezel that opens to an enamelled clock face. Shaped case with splayed base. Gray paint highlights.
Pine
Antique Georgian Long Case Grandfather Clock Higgs & Evans London Spanish Market
By Robert and Peter Higgs of London
Located in Portland, OR
A fabulous investment quality antique George III Flame mahogany & gilt bronze eight day movement tall case grandfather clock, by Robert & Peter Higgs & David Evans, made for the Span...
Brass, Bronze, Ormolu
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
French Painted Tall Case Morbier Clock
Located in Woodbury, CT
Faux-painted, French Morbier tall case clock with brass and enamel face, hammered brass pendulum. Posies, lily-of-the-valley and strawberry blossoms decorate the base and case door, ...
Pine
French 19th Century Tall Case Clock
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This French 19th century banjo shaped case clock is an eye catching piece in any space. Topped by an ornately carved cornice above the dial faced door. Supported by an intricate bras...
Metal, Brass, Bronze, Iron
French 19th Century Tall Case Clock
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This fantastic solid oak case clock was crafted in France during the 19th century. A sharply carved bonet over a single door with glass panes for the dial case and pendulum to show t...
Marble, Stone, Metal, Brass
Swedish Gustavian Grey Painted Tall Case Clock
Located in Bradenton, FL
Incredibly rare Swedish Gustavian Neoclassical grey painted pine tall case clock, late 18th or early 19th century, having a circular hood surmounted by a cartouche, the face with Rom...
Wood
19th Century English Chinoiserie Tall Case Clock
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful 19th century English chinoiserie tall case clock. Lovely painted images on the piece and the face of the clock has a very pretty scrolling brass design.
Wood
Circa 1830 English Georgian Tall Case Clock
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1830 Georgian tall case clock. Gothic waist panel & boldly reeded square pilasters, partially stopped by ebony line inlays. Exceptional choice of mahogany veneers & sol...
Wood
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
18th Century English Chinoiserie Decorated Tall Case Clock
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Tall case clock with chinoiserie decoration throughout the case, including figures, pagodas, and flowering trees in gold. The hood has a pagoda top with brass finials and flanking co...
Brass
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...
Brass
$6,924Sale Price|34% Off
Tall Case Clock, Bristol, England, circa 1830, Victorian
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The case of the grandfather clock is made of mahogany and was possibly made by the watchmaker Nathaniel Edgecombe. The clock is from Bristol England, circa 1830. + The ship in the d...
Nutwood, Spruce
19th Century English Chinoiserie Decorated Tall Case Clock
Located in Dallas, TX
Very special 19th century Englished Chinoiserie decorated tall case clock. Featuring very pretty Asian images along with a decorative face. Gorgeous!!
Metal
Unusual Swedish Provincial 19th Century Tall Case Clock
Located in Allerum, SE
Rare and unusually large Provincial Swedish 19th century tall case clock in it's original finish. Dated 1867, Sweden.
Pine
19th Century English Tall Case Clock with Chinoiserie Design
Located in Dallas, TX
Very fine 19th century English tall case clock. Featuring ebonized chinoiserie design with gilt details. An exceptional piece that makes a beautiful impression. A true work of art!...
Wood
Tall Mahogany Long Case Clock by D Williams of Crickhowell
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Tall Mahogany Long Case Clock by D Williams of Crickhowell A Good English grandfather clock in mahogany, late 18th/19th century.
Mahogany
19th Century Louis XV Style French Tall Case Clock
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century Louis XV style French walnut horloge de parquet, or tall case clock, in two parts. The body has a paneled door crafted from a single plank and carved with a rosette de...
Enamel, Bronze
19th Century English Red Lacquered Chinoiserie Tall Case Clock
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful 19th century red lacquered tall cased clock with chinoiserie design. The clock has London movement by George Tyler. A stunning piece!
Wood
19th Century Chinoiserie Tall Case Clock After Thomas Chippendale
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Essex, MA
Late 19th century mahogany chinoiserie tall case clock after Thomas Chippendale. Made around circa 1890-1900 in exacting detail to Thomas Chippendale's design (see photo). Beautifull...
Mahogany
$2,320Sale Price|39% Off
Late 18th Century Liege Burled Walnut Tall Case Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
A stately late 18th century Belgian, Liege, tall case clock case having a period Black Forest clock workings with wooden enameled dial and hand-painted fruit decoration, the original...
Bronze, Enamel, Iron
$2,889Sale Price|40% Off
Mora Clock Swedish 1800s Antique white 202cm tall star motif
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish mora clock from the 1800s in lovely white finish with a star motif on the main body and a superb detailed roman numeral face in good condition. Measures: 202 cm. It...
Wood
Art Deco Portois and Fix Viennese Tall Case Clock
By Portois & Fix
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting an amazingly rare piece of Art Deco furniture by an exceptionally rare maker, namely, an Art Deco Portois and Fix Viennese Tall Case Clock. Part of a complete Dining Ro...
Brass
18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Tall Case Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Louis XV Provincial walnut regulateur, or tall case clock, made in Lyon, France, around 1760. Constructed in 2 sections from richly grained walnut. The face features an enamel dial w...
Walnut
18th Century George II Scarlet Red Lacquer Chinoiserie Tall Clock
Located in Essex, MA
George II Red Japanned and Gilt Longcase Clock, circa 1760, the brass and silver-tone metal clock face marked "James Boivre / 7 Oaks" with black enamel roman numerals, the case with ...
Oak
18th Century French Tall Case Clock or Horloge De Parquet
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French Horloge De Parquet, or tall case clock made of solid cherry. The case is from the 18th century and the clock is from the late 19th century. In two parts, the case has a tape...
Bronze, Enamel
19th Century Oak Wood Frame / Brass Face Tall Case Clock
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid-19th century oak frame with gilt brass and glass tall case clock. The case clock is in good condition with appropriate wear consistent with age / use. Maker's mark inscribe. The ...
Brass
19th Century Swedish Rococo Tall Case Clock with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Rococo tall case clock from Boden Norrbotten, Northern Sweden. Made in wood. Nice details and carvings in shape of flowers and leaves. The Middle of the case has a windo...
Pine
19th Century French Tall Case Clock or Horloge de Parquet
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Country horloge de parquet, or tall case clock. The case is made of oak and beechwood with raised pearwood panels. In two parts, with a curved shaped body and p...
Enamel, Brass
English Georgian Chinoiserie Red Lacquer & Gilt Tall Case Clock, Fleetwood 1775
Located in Charleston, SC
English Georgian chinoiserie red lacquered and figural painted gilt tall case clock, Robert Fleetwood, 18th Century Tall case clock is in working condition.
Brass, Bronze
Unavailable
H 93 in W 19 in D 10 in
18th Century English Tall Case Grandfather Clock, Brass Face, Mahogany, London
Located in Seattle, WA
Handsome and elegant tall case grandfather clock in beautiful rich plum mahogany, difficult to capture in photographs.
Mahogany
German Arts & Crafts Tall Case Clock, Lenzkirch, circa 1905
By Lenzkirch
Located in Sheffield, MA
Elegant design motifs adorn this stately and simple tall clock. The manufacturer is Lenzkirch, and the face, pendulum and weights are intact. The clock has a key but is not in workin...
Bronze
Gustavian Tall Case Clock
Located in Houston, TX
Very architectural Swedish clock made in Stjernsund, circa 1800 with original paint.
English Regency Tall Case Clock
Located in Woodbury, CT
A seven foot tall Regency period clock with a finely detailed mahogany case and paint decorated face. The mahogany case includes solids as well as crotch and flame veneers, with wide...
Metal
French Provincial Oak Tall Case Clock
Located in Kirkland, WA
French Provincial Oak Tall Case Clock with Morbier movement This is a fine grandfather clock with an oak case and nice patina.
Enamel
19th Century Norman Tall Case Clock
Located in Boston, MA
An unusual Norman fruitwood tall case clock on bracket feet with paneled inset doors.
Fruitwood
19th Century Tall French Painted Longcase Clock
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century tall French painted longcase clock.
Glass, Wood
Riley Whiting Pine Tall Clock, circa 1818
Located in Boston, MA
Riley whiting pine tall clock, Winchester, CT, circa 1818. Pine case housing a wooden works movement and a painted wooden dial.
Metal
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
Tall Case Morbier Case Clock in Walnut
Located in Houston, TX
Light walnut case with Morbier clock. Running but always needs adjusting after moving. The dial has also a hand for the date. Bought outside of Honfleur, belonged to a hotel owner, t...
Rare Tall Clock Richard Riemerschmid, Germany, 1908
By Richard Riemerschmid
Located in Berlin, DE
In the style of the late Art Nouveau Richard Riemerschmid designed the imposing case clock made in 1908. Only the best materials were used and equipped with a full plate movement by ...
Oak
Late 18th Century English Chinoiserie Tall Case Clock
By Ralph Norman
Located in Hudson, NY
Standing just under 7 1/2 feet - this incredible tall case or grandfather clock was made in the mid-to-late 1700s in Dorset County England by Poole-based clockmaker Ralph Norman.
Unavailable
H 72.84 in W 16.54 in D 6.7 in
Antique Scandinavian Louis XVI Tall Clock, Early 19th Century
Located in Helsingborg, SE
Antique Louis XVI tall clock with light green color. Bottom part of the clock on a wide base is a carved motif of a ribbon. In the middle are beautiful vertical cutters. The upper pa...
Glass, Wood
Burl Walnut Longcase Tall Case Clock, John Coates, London
Located in Chesterfield, GB
This is a very Fine walnut longcase clock dated circa 1740-50 by John Coates of London which is is outstanding condition The 12 inch arched brass dial with finely matted centre , su...
Walnut
Unavailable
H 80 in W 19 in D 9 in
Exception Marquetry Longcase Tall Case Clock, Christopher Gould, London
Located in Chesterfield, GB
This is an opportunity to acquire an exceptional marquetry clock by the most eminent of English makers Christopher Gould who was made a Free Brother in the Clockmakers' Company in 16...
Wood
Tall Aesthetic Movement Oak and Wrought Iron Case Clock
By Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in New York, NY
This impressive clock is a rare example of a fully developed early Arts & Crafts or Aesthetic Movement hall clock. The unique nature, large scale and extensive use of handcrafted orn...
Wrought Iron
Unavailable
H 96 in W 19 in D 9 in
Finely Lacquered Chinoserie Decorated Tall Case Clock, London, circa 1740
Located in Woodbury, CT
A fine English Georgian cream colored lacquered tall case clock having a pagoda shaped top encasing period movement by Robert Player, London (1700-1740) above a fully decorated case ...
Lacquer, Paint
Unavailable
H 80.5 in W 20.5 in D 8.5 in
19th Century Bornholm Tall Case Clock in Gustavian Style Paint
Located in BOSTON, MA
An antique Danish Bornholm tall case clock displaying a decorative crown, Classic dentil trim, a swagged detail on the base. The original brass weight driven and pendulum regulated w...
Pine
Unavailable
H 109 in W 22.25 in D 13.5 in
Monumental Inlaid Mahogany Edwardian Tall Chime Clock, England, circa 1900
Located in Providence, RI
This clock is a tour de force with fabulous inlay throughout. The base is its own composition with vase. The mid-case door showcases inlaid flowers, harvest products, etc. on a beaut...
Wood
Unavailable
H 81.11 in W 18.51 in D 10.24 in
Antique Scandinavian Tall Case Clock from Bornholm, Early 19th Century
Located in Helsingborg, SE
This beautiful beige colored Danish clock with rich decorations was produced circa 1800 and comes from Bornholm. The upper part has a larger rich carved finial and features glass-sid...
Glass, Wood
Unavailable
H 85.04 in W 22.45 in D 7.88 in
Swedish Gustavian tall case clock by Josua Lannér, late 18th century.
Located in Eindhoven, Netherlands
This Swedish Gustavian standing tall case clock, from the late 18th century has a clock face stating Josua Lannér from Carlskrona. Josua Lannér was a watchmaker in Carlskrona in the ...
Pine
Unavailable
H 99 in W 20.5 in D 9.5 in
Mahogany Chippendale English Tall Case Clock with Tides, England, Thos. Pierce
Located in Providence, RI
This clock is composed of heavy, dense, striped Cuban mahogany. Note the wood quality of the large midsection door and the base panel. Additionally, the double stepped hood hearkens ...
Mahogany
Swedish Rococo Mora Grandfather Clock
By Mora
Located in Bethesda, MD
An elegant and early Swedish Rococo grandfather or Mora tall case clock with finial top, round hood with glass door, side windows, beaded trim, curved waist with pendulum window, and...
Iron
Antique Scottish Drumhead Tall Case Grandfather Clock
Located in Newberry, SC
A Scottish Drumhead Tall Case Grandfather Clock in a very attractive mahogany veneer case dating to circa 1820.
Metal
Antique English Moonroller Tall Case Grandfather Clock
Located in Newberry, SC
A fine English Tall Case Grandfather Clock in a beautiful, wide flame mahogany case.
Glass, Mahogany
Antique Scandinavian Danish Tall Case Grandfather Clock
Located in Newberry, SC
This charming mid-nineteenth century Danish clock has the signature of the maker, M. Jorgen Muller, and the date of 1849 on the dial inside the chapter ring. The case is painted crea...
Wood
Important Geo III Tall Case, Grandfathers Clock, 18th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Tall case, grandfather’s clock, Geo III, mahogany carved, tin dial with etched floral decoration and mythical animals marked WM Vale, Birmingham.
Mahogany
Antique French Tall Grandfather Clock, circa 1800's
Located in Round Top, TX
The beautiful fruitwood glows in this graceful long case clock from France. Note the delicate carving and delightful heart near the keyhole. The side windows open to reveal the inter...
Oak
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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