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Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks For Sale
Chinoiserie Grandfather Clock, England, London, Mid-18th Century, Longcase Clock
By James Scholefield
Located in Greven, DE
Chinoiserie grandfather clock
England (London)
painted oak
mid-18th century
Dimensions: H × W × D: 236 × 48 × 24 cm
Description:
Antique English longcase clock with fine lacquer d...
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Mid-18th Century British Chinoiserie Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Oak
19th Century Swedish Painted White Mora Clock
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish 19th Century painted long case clock or Grandfather clock. This Scandinavian folk art clock is from the region of Småland, where the village of Lönshult is (see the name of t...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Pine, Paint
$1,590 / item
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
18th Century Dutch Grandfather Clock, Calendar and Moonphases, Amsterdam 1760-70
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Amsterdam grandfather clock with alarm, calendar and moon phase
Amsterdam
Walnut root and others
circa 1760
Dimensions:
H x W x D...
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1760s Dutch Louis XV Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Walnut
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
19th Century Original Blue Painted Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique Swedish Mora Grandfather clock with original blue painted finish. The monogram indicates this clock was likely a wedding or dowry present.
Pine longcase with original folk a...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Pine, Paint
Antique George III Mahogany Longcase Clock Signed Charles Shuckburgh, London
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine antique George lll all original longcase clock signed Charles Shuckburgh of London having a brass arched dial, silvered chapter ring, subsidiary dial, original hands, 8 day move...
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18th Century English George III Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Other
Antique George III 18th Century Quality Brass Faced 8 Day Longcase Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III 18th century quality brass faced 8 day longcase clock by John Pollard of Crediton having a superb quality mahogany case on original bracket feet, ornate square bra...
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18th Century English George III Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass
Froxfield Clock, Black Oak
Located in London, GB
The Froxfield clock in Black Oak.
A unique limited edition floor clock created by Comitti designer Edmund Barker using selected timbers and contemporary styling. The design is inspir...
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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 dated 1854 with hand painted floral details. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights and a bell chime on the hour.
Width:51cm / 20.1"
Depth: 21...
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1850s Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Wood
$2,500
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 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
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
$2,000
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
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
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
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
"Cronos" Grand Saloon Pendola in Mirror by Fratelli Tosi Murano
Located in Murano Venezia, IT
This marvelous and luxurious Grand Saloon clock named "Cronos" after the Greek God of Time, has mounted on a walnut-colored varnished wooden case with 24 Kt gold leaf frames a mechan...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Mirror, Murano Glass, Giltwood
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
Materials
Wood
$2,000
Antique Original Clock Cabinet from Sweden, Hand-Crafted Untouched Veneered Elm
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish antique clock cabinet made during the early to mid 1800s, circa 1820 to 1840. The cabinet is veneered and waxed elm. The lower cabinet is...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Elm
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
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
Materials
Brass
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
Antique George III Quality Mahogany 8 Day Longcase Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III quality mahogany 8 day longcase clock having a quality mahogany case with a swan neck pediment, turned columns, mahogany and glass arched shaped door opening to re...
Category
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Other
Antique Louis XVI Style Malachite Gilt Bronze Tallcase Clock After Riesener
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent antique (mid to late 19th century) tallcase grandfather clock after the original French Louis XVI period design by Jean-Henri Riesener (1734-1806), with finely cast ormol...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Malachite, Bronze
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
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
$1,350 Sale Price
25% Off
Antique Tiffany & Co. Victorian Carved Case Clock
Located in Oakwood, GA
Monumental Victorian Carved Case Clock from Tiffany & Co. circa 1880. Topped with Cherubs. a combination of C and S scrolls carve along the glass door which is flanked by Cherubs, th...
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Glass, Wood
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
Orologio a Pendolo in Legno Laccato Style barocco veneziano 700
Located in Cantù, IT
Meraviglioso Orologio a Pendolo in Legno Laccato Style barocco veneziano 700 provenienza villa reale lago maggiore produzione mice versailles anni 6...
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1790s Baroque Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Wood
$23,214 Sale Price
50% Off
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
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
$2,320 Sale Price
39% Off
18th Century German Grandfather Clock
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. Iron ...
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1750s German Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass
$7,990 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Materials
Mahogany
$5,516 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Materials
Oak
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
$22,500 Sale Price
50% Off
French 19th Century Louis XV style longcase clock.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
This exquisite 19th-century French Louis XV style long case clock features intricate ormolu mountings that highlight its elegance. Adorned with finely detailed floral motifs and cher...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
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
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 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
Genuine Unusual Antique Northern Swedish Faux Paint Long Case Clock
Located in Kramfors, SE
Genuine long case clock from Sweden made during the first years of the 19th century, around 1810. The clock is unusual and genuine, from the village ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Pine
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
Antique Mora Clock 1849
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Antique Swedish Mora clock dated 1849 in brown with hand painted traditional Swedish floral details and clockmakers initials on face AAL. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum...
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Early 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Wood
$2,600
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
$2,400
Walnut longcase Clock Langley Bradley
Located in Folkestone, GB
An very fine quality burr walnut longcase clock from the Quenn Anne period with exceptionally well patinated case. With moulded stepped cornice above a fretwork border and silvered d...
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Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Walnut
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-...
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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
$75,600 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Regency Mahogany Tall Case Clock By W. Ashford, London
Located in Essex, MA
With arched bonnet with brass finials over a convex glass bezel opening to a steel clock face. Newly cleaned and put in ready to go condition. The case with pendulum door. Weights, k...
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1810s English Regency Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass, Iron
Monumental Westminster English Baroque Heavily Figural Carved Tall Case Clock
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Monumental Antique Westminster English Baroque Heavily Figural Carved Tall Case Clock c1890.
Me...
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Late 19th Century Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Oak
$9,600 Sale 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 do...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Other
$1,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Stickley School Arts & Crafts Carved Mahogany Tall Case Grandfather Clock c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Antique Stickley School Arts & Crafts Carved Mahogany Tall Case Grandfather Clock Unsigned C1920
Meas...
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
$1,560 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Gustavian Longcase Clock
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Period Swedish Gustavian longcase clock from Malmo.
This striking clock has been scraped back to its original dark grey paint which is beautifully distressed.
Featuring neoclassical...
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Pine
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...
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19th Century French Regency Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Bronze
$67,850 Sale Price
20% Off
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Plum-Mahogany Ormolu Mounted Tall Case Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very Fine French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Plum-Mahogany and Ormolu Mounted Tall-Case Regulator attributed to Revollon. The Roman numeral dial signed: Revollon - M. Lion, with h...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
$14,950 Sale Price
64% Off
Modern Grandfather Clock by Howard Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
Modern grandfather clock by Howard Miller, chrome and Lucite.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Metal
Monumental 19th Century Ormolu Mounted Onyx & Marble Longcase Grandfather Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A monumental architectural French 19th century neoclassical Revival gilt bronze mounted beige and red onyx longcase grandfather clock. The very impressive clock-case surmounted by a figure of seated Classical male figure...
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Early 1900s French Neoclassical Revival Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Bronze
$124,500 Sale Price
28% Off
Mid Century Modern Walnut Designer Lucite Grandfather Clock with Chime MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Modern Walnut Designer Lucite Grandfather Clock with Chime MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Lucite, Walnut
Original Painted Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock, circa 1840
Located in Round Top, TX
Swedish mora grandfather clocks are noted by their gentle curves and classic style as seen in this tall and slender long case clock with simple lines and curvaceous skirt.
The origin...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Pine, Paint
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 three carved upper capitals, decorative intertwined fret work, arched hood with bras...
Category
1820s American Federal Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass
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.
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