William & Mary Floral Marquetry 8-Day Longcase Clock by LeCount 'LeCompte'
Located in Milford, NH
A fine and rare William & Mary long case or grandfather clock by London maker Daniel LeCompte. c.1690, London, the fine marquetry case having oval panels of birds and flowers, th...
Brass
William and Mary Marquetry Longcase Clock by Wheeler, London
By Thomas Wheeler
Located in Witney, OXFORDSHIRE
Thos. Wheeler Londini Fecit. An extremely fine and rare JamesII/William and Mary Period marquetry inlaid walnut longcase clock of attractive small size with rising, domed hood, t...
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
Unavailable
H 104.73 in W 13.78 in D 11.82 in
Early Dutch Mulberry Month Going Longcase Clock Huygens, Amsterdam, circa 1700
By Huygens 1
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Square brass dial with engraved silvered chapter ring signed Huygens Amsterdam, finely foliate pierced engraved hands with alarm disc, matted centre with ringed winding holes and ape...
Amboyna
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H 75.6 in W 16.93 in D 9.06 in
Rare 17th Century William and Mary 10 Inch Ebonised Longcase/Grandfather Clock
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A rare, early English eight-day longcase clock signed on the chapter ring Aynsworth London, dating to the period c.1690-1700. The elegantly proportioned ebonised case, formerly wit...
Fruitwood, Oak, Pine
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H 82.29 in W 18.12 in D 9.26 in
17th Century William and Mary Eight-Day Burl Elm Floral Marquetry Longcase Clock
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A superb William and Mary eight-day burl elm floral marquetry longcase clock by Henry Godfrey London, c. 1695-1700. The outstanding burl elm case is of the highest quality and dec...
Brass, Steel
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H 92 in W 20 in D 10.5 in
Faux Mulberry Dutch Tall-Cased Clock by William Gib, Rotterdam, circa 1700
By William Gib
Located in San Francisco, CA
A lovely Anglo-Dutch tall case clock made and signed by William Gib of Rotterdam, the eight day time and strike movement with elaborate original spandrels, the silvered chapter ring ...
Ash, Maple
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H 81 in W 21.5 in D 11 in
Antique Georgian Tall Case 8 Day Grandfather Calendar Clock Carved Oak Case 1780
Located in Portland, OR
A very good 18th century early George III 8 day tall carved oak case grandfather clock, Gulielmus (William) Dickinson & George Brownless, of Staindrop Village, County Durham, England...
Brass
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H 77.96 in W 15.36 in D 8.86 in
A Fine 17th Century William and Marry 10 Inch Marquetry Longcase Clock, Signed
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A wonderful late seventeenth century rising hood 10-inch William and Mary eight-day floral marquetry olive oyster longcase clock by Edmund Appley, London, c. 1680-1685. The attracti...
Brass, Steel
Antique Inlaid Grandfather Clock Chiming on Eight Bells and Gong
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique late Victorian, marquetry, mahogany, 8 day, musical chiming longcase clock circa 1880 in date. It has an eight-day five pillar movement on an arch dia...
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H 87 in W 16.5 in D 9 in
17th Century William and Mary Eight Day Burr Walnut Longcase Clock, John Martin
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
The attractive burr walnut-veneered oak case is of classic design for the period and has a warm patina. The formerly rising hood has a shallow caddy, lovely blind fretwork in the fri...
Brass
19th Century Longcase Clock Chiming on Bells
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique late Victorian, marquetry, mahogany, 8 day, musical chiming longcase clock circa 1880 in date. It has an eight-day three train movement, an arch dial ...
Mahogany
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H 74 in W 18 in D 12 in
English Arts & Crafts 8-Day Longcase Clock by Maple of London, circa 1890
By Maple & Co.
Located in Portland, OR
Antique English Arts & Crafts 8-day longcase/grandfather clock by Maple of London, circa 1890. The clock having a carved and ebonized oak case in the William & Mary style, the hood w...
Oak
Early English One-Handed Tall Case Clock (Grandfather)
Located in Alexandria, VA
The clock face is inscribed "Leighton Warrington" - the clockmaker could possibly be James Leighton, who is recorded to have been working in Warrington in 1733. This is a thirty-hour...
$197,304
H 47.75 in W 66.5 in
Grand 19th Century English Marine Painting in Stunning Light
By John Wilson Ewbank
Located in London, GB
John Wilson Ewbank (1799 - 1847) Shipping in the Harbour, South Shields Oil on canvas 39.5 x 58 inches unframed 47.75 x 66.5 inches framed Provenance: Christie's October 2002; L...
Oil
Extensive English Porcelain Dessert Service, circa 1825
Located in New York, NY
Pair of covered fruit coolers, pair of covered sauce tureens, pair of open work baskets, 1 compote, 4 kidney-shaped dishes, pair of square dishes, pair of oval dishes, 16 plates.
Porcelain
Set of 4 Italian Rococo Painted Carved Columns
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 4 Italian Rococo (17th/18th Century) green painted columns with gold swirl carved floral design and Corinthian capitals.
Wood
$10,800Sale Price / set|28% Off
H 21.5 in W 11 in D 7 in
Tiffany & Co. Ormulu Bronze Champlevé Enamel Mantel Clock Garniture
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Guaynabo, PR
Tiffany's clock case with enamel roman numbers and bronze snake dials. At the top, the clock is adorned with an Indian palace gallery and dome that has a crane finial over it and dra...
Bronze, Enamel
$22,973
H 29.75 in W 41.75 in D 2.75 in
19th Century oil painting of a farm with horses, pigs, goats, poultry & cattle
By John Frederick Herring Jr
Located in Nr Broadway, Worcestershire
John Frederick Herring Jnr British, (c1820-1907) Farmyard Friends Oil on canvas, signed Image size: 23.25 inches x 35.25 inches Size including frame: 29.75 inches x 41.75 inches Pr...
Canvas, Oil
19th Century French Boulle Longcase Clock
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality late 19th Century French boulle inlaid longcase clock, having wonderful scrolling gilded ormolu mounts, an ebonised case with tortoiseshell brass inlaid panels, T...
Brass
$68,500 / set
H 0.75 in Dm 10.75 in
Minton Mazarine Extensive Pristine Dinner Service Cobalt Blue & Gold 232 Pcs
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
It's always time to entertain! This is one of the most elegant and versatile patterns imaginable in a Classic and rare Minton cobalt blue pattern with raised paste gold on a white gr...
Porcelain
$34,595Sale Price|20% Off
H 50 in W 41 in D 2 in
Portrait of Lady in Silver Dress - Dutch Old Master art portrait oil painting
By Willem Wissing
Located in Hagley, England
This lovely Dutch Old Master portrait oil painting is attributed to circle of Willem Wissing. Wissing settled in England and emerged as Peter Lely's most important pupil after his de...
Oil
Large English Porcelain Dinner Service, Minton, circa 1845
Located in New York, NY
With a soft turquoise ground, painted with a fine spray of flowers, with gilt scroll and dash borders. Comprising pair of covered tureens and stands, pair of vegetable tureens, well ...
Porcelain
$1,250,000 / set
H 100.5 in W 36 in D 36 in
A Monumental Pair of French 19th Century Children Urns Torcheres Urn Sculptures
By René Rozet 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Monumental Museum Quality Pair of French 19th Century Figural Gilt and Patinated Bronze Rosso Granite Marble Flambeaux Urns Torcheres, each depicting a pair of standing allegorical...
Granite, Bronze
Antique French Gilt Bronze and Mahogany Bed by Paul Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in London, GB
Antique French gilt bronze and mahogany bed by Paul Sormani French, c. 1870 Height 178cm, width 176cm, depth 214cm Decorated with various ormolu (gilt bronze) mounts and beautiful...
Ormolu
$12,000Sale Price|47% Off
H 56 in W 23 in D 9 in
Large Scale Period Louis XIV Boulle Cartel Clock with Matching Plinth/Bracket
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Grand scale boulle Cartel clock and matching plinth, the ebonized wood case is embellished all-over with gilded bronze mounts (re-gilt). The medallion below the clock dial shows a ce...
Brass, Bronze
Antique Victorian Double Oak Doors for Glazing
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A antique interior deep oak door for glazing dating to circa 1900, sourced from a grade II listed building in Bristol’s old city. In Victorian and gothic styles, it is beautifully a...
Wood, Oak
19th Century Tester Bed
Located in New Orleans, LA
This lavish American tester bed exhibits superior craftsmanship and detail. The design is embellished with elaborate carvings on the headboard and sides. The stunning wood grain enha...
Silk, Wood
19th Century Swiss 'Black Forest' Hand-Carved Walnut Wall Mirror
Located in London, GB
A Black Forest Carved Mirror Carved from walnut, the bevelled oval mirror plate set within an architectural frame and flanking rustic branches typical of Black Forest carvings, int...
Wood
$1,660
H 16.15 in W 9.06 in D 4.34 in
19th Century French Gilt Bronze Cathedral Mantel Clock, Gothic Design
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This stunning 19th-century French gilt bronze mantel clock is a true testament to craftsmanship and timeless design. Featuring intricate Gothic cathedral-inspired detailing, this clo...
Bronze
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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