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Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks For Sale
German 1960s Junghans Pendulum + Weights + Gong Wall Clock
Located in Krefeld, DE
Wall clock Design & produced by Junghans in 1960s. Brass metal and Teak wood. Mechanical movement and gong is in good working condition. Very nice gong but if you don't like it is po...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass
German 1960s Junghans Pendulum + Weights + Gong Wall Clock
Located in Krefeld, DE
Wall clock Design & produced by Junghans in 1960s. Brass metal and Teak wood. Mechanical movement and gong is in good working condition. Very nice gong but if you don't like it is po...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass
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.
The clock is made of the finest figured flame mahogany & inlaid with satinwood stringing, the clock hood with twin arched 'swan's neck' pediment with brass rosettes & a central brass urn shaped finial. The hood door is flanked by a pair of turned columns with gilt brass capitals & bases, the door enclosing a painted dial with gilding & floral spandrel panels. The clock having an unsul feature of a winged Old Father Time, holding his scythe he rocks backwards & forwards in unison with the pendulum.
The dial with black Roman numerals and having a seconds dial and also a calendar dial, the clock is signed to the center "Rich Bridgwater" (a prosperous historic coastal town & port in the Somerset area of the Southwest of England). The trunk of the case with carved 'ropetwist' pilasters, the door & base inlaid with satinwood stringing, the clock is raised on bracket feet.
The clock has an eight day mechanism & strikes the hours on a mellow sounding bell, the clock chime can be silenced by not winding the chime arbor, original pendulum & weights, winding key is present.
The clock is in excellent antique condition & has just been professionally cleaned and overhauled by a professional clocksmith, it keeps very good time, this elegant antique tall case clock...
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1820s English Georgian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Swedish Mora clock from the 1960's in original colour. Green with gold carved detailing. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights and a bell chime on the hour.
Wid...
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Wood
Mid 19th century Swedish pine long case mora clock
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century Swedish pine long case mora clock circa 1850.
Large Swedish long case mora clock, presented in scraped back paint.
Scraped back down to reveal a partial colour of ...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Metal
Rare Unusual Antique Edwardian Quality Carved Oak Zodiac Musical Longcase Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
Rare unusual Antique Edwardian quality carved oak zodiac musical longcase clock having a quality carved oak case with a long bevelled edge glazed door...
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Oak
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...
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1770s English George III Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Victorian German Oak Brass 2 Weight Longcase Grandfather Clock 83"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian German long case grandfather clock. Made of oak featuring a faceted design with carved panels, beveled glass and brass face / weights / pendulum.
Dimensions:
24"L...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Oak
A Large Italian Carved Figural Long Case Clock
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Large Italian Fruitwood Carved Figural Long Case Clock. In the Italian Rococo style, Hand Carved "Liberty Style" with a female holding flowers and surrounded by 3 Cherub/Angels. A ...
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Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Fruitwood
Howard Miller Limited-Edition Grandfather Clock
Located in MC Leansville, NC
This Howard Miller Limited-Edition Grandfather Clock is an exquisite timepiece that showcases meticulous craftsmanship and ornate detail. The stately case, carved from rich wood, fea...
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Early 2000s American Other Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Metal
Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Swedish Mora clock from the 1960's in original wood. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights and a bell chime on the hour.
Width: 56cm / 22.0"
Depth: 16.5cm / 6.5...
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Wood
Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Swedish Mora clock from the 1960's in original colour with painted floral decoration. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights and a bell chime on the hour.
Width:...
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Wood
18th Century oak longcase clock by james draycot wells
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
18th century oak longcase clock by James Draycot wells, circa 1790.
Excellent quality golden oak longcase clock. Second hand dial, date and baring the makers disc at the top.
Hood ...
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass, Steel
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...
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1770s English Georgian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass
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. Just professionally serviced and overhauled by a professional clock-smith.
This very rare antique clock...
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1810s Scottish Georgian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Brass
Froxfield Clock, Elm
Located in London, GB
The Froxfield clock in Elm.
A unique limited edition floor clock created by Comitti designer Edmund Barker using selected timbers and contemporary styling. The design is inspired by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Steel
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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18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Wood
Vintage Howard Miller Grandfather Clock, Westminster Chime - 78" High
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Howard Miller Cameron 610-185 Grandfather Clock
This floor clock features glass panels on three sides of the case, an urn finial, and the polished brass pendulum. The case locks wit...
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20th Century American Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Walnut
Unique Hand Carved Black Forest Tree Trunk Grandfather or Longcase Clock w. Bear
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning clock for the collectors of very rare and truly stylish Black Forest antiques.
Tree trunk design longcase or grandfather clocks are a rare find and this 6.5 feet tall specimen could hardly be in better condition. All handcrafted and hand carved in the first half of the 1900s this wonderfully naturalistic tree trunk floor clock is the perfect home decoration for anyone with a nature or Black Forest inspired room or interior. This finest workmanship antique comes with the original dial face, weights and pendulum and they all have the same wonderful leaf and flower patterns that complement the tree or forest theme of this work-of-art tall clock. The natural aging of the carved wood has also grown this clock its stunning patina, making it even more of a gem to enjoy and to look at. The large door comes with the original, antique and perfectly beveled glass window which makes this unique clock...
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Early 20th Century European Black Forest Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass, Iron
French 19th Century Painted 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 a smartly carved cornice above the dial face door. Supported by an intricate brass r...
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19th Century French Other Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Metal, Brass, Iron
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...
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze, Iron
Comtoise Morbier Tall Case Clock
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very nice Comtoise Morbier tall clock in a floral paint decorated Pine case, France - late 19th century. Rings on the hour and two minutes after the hour...
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1870s French French Provincial Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Pine
Late 18th Century English Longcase Clock with Moonphases, Manchester, circa 1780
Located in Greven, DE
Late 18th Century English Grandfather Clock with Moonphases
England (Manchester)
Mahogany
second half of 18th century
Dimensio...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Mahogany
Outstanding Quality Antique George III Oak & Burr Oak Brass Face Longcase Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique George III oak and burr oak brass face longcase clock by William Frening, Suning having an outstanding quality case with a long door, turned columns to ...
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18th Century English George III Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass
Antique 19th Century Early American Seth Thomas Tall Case Grandfather Clock
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful Seth Thomas long case clock, circa first half 19th century. Features an American poplar case in Early American styling with an open pediment, c...
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Early 19th Century American Colonial Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Poplar
19th Century Red Chinoiserie Decorated Clock
Located in Charlottesville, VA
We love Chinoiserie. This is a beautiful red clock.
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19th Century British Chinoiserie Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Metal
19th Century Swedish Original Painted Mora Clock
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
An early 19th Century original painted long case clock or Grandfather clock from Sweden. This Scandinavian folk art clock from the famous (for ...
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1820s Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Pine
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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1850s English Victorian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Comtoise Grandfather Clock
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century Country French comtoise, or grandfather clock, with polychrome painted pine case and embossed brass pendulum. Seven day Morbier movement, professionally cleaned and in...
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass, Enamel
19th Century Classic Swedish Rococo Long Case Clock
Located in Kramfors, SE
Classic Swedish long-case clock from the province Medelpad in Northern Sweden. Made around 1820 with the classic rococo shape with hand carved wood dec...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Pine
20th C., 1900's Vintage, European, Hand-Carved, Walnut Grandfather Clock!
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning 20th C. Vintage, European, Hand-Carved, Walnut Grandfather Clock, Gorgeous! Stunning Clock, Vintage, European, Hand Carved, Walnut Grandfather Clock, 20th C.
European Ha...
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20th Century European Other Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Wood
18th Century Blue Swedish Baroque Long Case Clock
Located in Kramfors, SE
Blue baroque long case clock from the mid to late 18th century, between 1770 and 1790. The clock is Swedish and made from Swedish pine with the original blue paint as well as the aut...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Pine
The Linke Grand Regulator World's Fair Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
Grand Regulator World's Fair Clock
François Linke
Circa 1900
Widely regarded as the greatest sculptural clock ever created, this monumental régulateur by François Linke was conceived as a statement for the 1900 Paris Universal Exposition, a moment when the world’s finest artisans competed on an international stage. Linke, the most celebrated ébéniste of the Belle Époque, was awarded the prestigious gold medal for his display, which critics described as “the biggest event in the history of furnishing art in the year 1900.” Designed in collaboration with the sculptor Léon Messagé, the clock exemplifies Linke’s ambition to elevate furniture and timepieces to the realm of fine art.
The clock represents over a decade of design and craftsmanship. Only six examples of this model were ever completed due to the extraordinary labor and cost involved. Building just one had a production cost of 22,966 francs, the equivalent of approximately eight years' wages for the average French worker in 1900. The clock is illustrated on the spine of Christopher Payne’s definitive monograph on Linke. Mahdi Al-Tajir, one of the world’s most important collectors, later acquired the present model. Another is located at Whitehall, the Flagler Museum in Palm Beach. It was acquired by Rockefeller’s partner, Henry Flagler...
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Marble, Ormolu
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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Early 19th Century Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass
Swedish Gustavian Mora Clock in Original Green Orange Colors, Early 19th Century
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish antique mora clock dating from early/ 1800s featuring green paint with orange details that is painted on the body.
The clockwork is sold 'as is' and should be considered as...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Pine
Antique Genuine Long Case Clock, Swedish Blue Country Rococo Style Mora Clock
Located in Kramfors, SE
Genuine Swedish long case clock from Hälsingland. The clock is genuine and honest with a traditionally hand-made case with a rococo shape. Made in Swedish pine with the original blue...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Pine
Mid 19th century Swedish painted long case clock
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century Swedish decorative column long case clock circa 1837.
Beautiful long case clock from Sweden. Made with a decorative fluted column which forms a demi lune shape. Clo...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Enamel
Antique Swedish Long Case Clock, Genuine Handmade with Original Blue Paint
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish longcase clock from around 1820 to 1840. The clock was made by hand in Hälsingland in Northern Sweden. The frame is solid pine w...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Pine
19th century Swedish birch long case mora clock
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Swedish mora long case clock, circa 1850.
Presented in its original birch finish which has taken on a good patina. Naive hand painted enamel clock face with expected mi...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Metal
New England Tall Case Clock, Wooden Works by Riley Whiting, ca 1819-1835
Located in York County, PA
Exuberantly painted, New England tall case clock in dark umber, red, & chrome yellow decoration, with wooden works by riley whiting, Plymouth, Connecticu...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Wood
18th century Rococo Tall Case Musical Clock
Located in Allerum, SE
Exceptional and unusually large 18th century Rococo tall case musical clock with 15 bells and striking bell. Case comes in three parts, round porcelain dial with Roman and Arabic num...
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18th Century Danish Rococo Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass
Arne Hovmand-Olsen Grandfather Clock 1965 in Teak
Located in Handewitt, DE
Arne Hovmand-Olsen, conical shaped Grandfarher clock 1965. With brass hands and brass hour marks. Inside with shelfes. Made in teak.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass
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...
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Late 18th Century Belgian Black Forest Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Iron
French Clock, circa 1950, Rosewood and Kingwood with Bronze Dore Castings
Located in Houston, TX
A rare and superb longcase clock from Paris after a model made by Riesner.
Heavily decorated with elaborate bronze cherub and putti mounts.
Kingwood and rosewood case with marquetry ...
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Mid-20th Century French Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Kingwood
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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Mid-19th Century Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Mahogany
Tiffany & Co. Mahogany Longcase Clock
Located in Astoria, NY
George III Style Mahogany Longcase Clock, retailed by Tiffany and Company, early 20th century, the hood with swan neck pediment, mounted with finials, enclosing a cut brass dial with...
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Early 20th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Metal, Brass
Grandfather green lacquer chinoiserie wood European Clock
By A. Santos, Portugal 1
Located in Valladolid, ES
Gorgeous Large grandfather clock, in excellent working order, Winsminster and Ave Maria
Clock from the Portuguese house of the 19th century, "Reguladora", the oldest house in the Ibe...
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1950s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Fantastic quality Napoleon III Marquetry inlaid eight day longcase clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
Fantastic quality Napoleon III Marquetry inlaid eight day longcase clock having a quality bombe shaped case finely inlaid with boulle marquetry work of cut brass arabesque and enrich...
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19th Century Napoleon III Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Stunning antique 19th Century quality mahogany 8 day longcase clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
Stunning antique 19th Century quality mahogany 8 day longcase clock, having a shaped top with three original finales, rope twist columns to the sides of the hood, a mahogany door to ...
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19th Century Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Mahogany
1972 Carl Malmsten Unique Longcase “Tidlösa” Clock, Birch and Masur Birch
Located in London, GB
Carl Malmsten “Tidlösa” Longcase clock in Birch and Masur birch. Case signed Malmstens Verkstadsskola 1977, Carpenter Master Artur Jönsson, clock marked Westerstrands Sweden.
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1770s Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Birch
19th Century French Comtoise Grandfather Clock
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century Country French comtoise, or grandfather clock, with polychrome painted pine case and embossed brass pendulum. Seven day Morbier movement, professionally cleaned and in...
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass, Enamel
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 1940, Colonial Manufacturing Co., Zeeland, Michigan. Hand painted in Adams style with floral designs and a Colonial scene on the central cartouche. The front door opens to reveal a storage space for umbrellas, walking sticks and the like. This is a whimsical, fun and useful decorative piece.
Colonial Manufacturing Company...
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1940s American American Colonial Vintage Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Wood, Paint
18th Century inlaid mahogany long case clock by William Underwood
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
18th century inlaid mahogany long case clock by William Underwood of London circa 1760.
Excellent quality clock by renowned london maker william underwood circa 1760. Second hand di...
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Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass
Antique George III Quality Brass Face Oak Longcase Clock by William Lister
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III quality brass face oak longcase clock by William Lister having a quality oak case with an arched top, two turned columns, ...
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Early 1800s English George III Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass
18th Century George II Red Chinoiserie Clock
Located in Charlottesville, VA
This is a handsome clock with chinoiserie decoration. It is non working.
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18th Century British Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paint
Antique George III Quality 8 Day Oak Longcase Clock by Walker of Nantwich
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III quality 8 day oak longcase clock by Walker of Nantwich having a quality oak case crossbanded in mahogany, swan neck pediment, reeded columns to the hood, shaped do...
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19th Century English George III Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Oak
Antique Country Long Case Clock in Rococo Style from Sweden with Original Paint
Located in Kramfors, SE
Country long case clock in rococo style from northern Sweden. This clock is a genuine antique from around the 1820s. The carved wooden decor is original and the paint is also origina...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Pine
Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Swedish Mora clock from the 1960's in original colour with painted floral decoration. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights and a bell chime on the hour.
Width:...
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Wood
Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks for Sale on 1stDibs
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.