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Regency Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

REGENCY STYLE

Like France’s Empire style, Regency-style furniture was rooted in neoclassicism; the characteristics of its bedroom furniture, armchairs, dining room tables and other items include clean lines, angular shapes and elegant details.

Dating roughly from the 1790s to 1830s, antique Regency-style furniture gets its name from Prince George of Wales — formally King George IV — who became Prince Regent in 1811 after his father, George III, was declared unfit to rule. England’s Regency style is one of the styles represented in Georgian furniture.

George IV’s arts patronage significantly influenced the development of the Regency style, such as the architectural projects under John Nash, which included the renovation of Buckingham House into the formidable Buckingham Palace with a grand neoclassical facade. Celebrated designers of the period include Thomas Sheraton, Henry Holland and Thomas Hope. Like Nash, Hope instilled his work with classical influences, such as saber-legged chairs based on the ancient Greek klismos. He is credited with introducing the term “interior decoration” to English with the 1807 publishing of Household Furniture and Interior Decoration.

Although more subdued than previous styles like Rococo and Baroque, Regency interiors incorporated copious use of chintz fabrics and wallpaper adorned in chinoiserie-style art. Its furniture featured fine materials and luxurious embellishments. Furniture maker George Bullock, for instance, regularly used detailed wood marquetry and metal ornaments on his pieces.

Archaeological discoveries in Egypt and Greece informed Regency-era details, such as carved scrollwork, sphinxes and palmettes, as well as the shape of furniture. A Roman marble cinerary chest, for example, would be reinterpreted into a wooden cabinet. The Napoleonic Wars also inspired furniture, with martial designs like tented beds and camp-style chairs becoming popular. While the reddish-brown mahogany was prominent in this range of pieces, imported woods like zebrawood and ebony were increasingly in demand.

Find a collection of antique Regency tables, seating, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Regency
Good Quality Regency ‘Egyptian Style’ Mahogany Longcase Clock by John Grant
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A good quality Regency ‘Egyptian style’ mahogany longcase clock by John Grant, the case surmounted by Egyptian columns with heads and feet of ca...
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19th Century English Antique Regency Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Mahogany

19th Century Antique Regency Mahogany Longcase Clock by John Barwise of London
Located in Devon, GB
A fine Regency longcase clock in the form of a domestic regulator in an architectural mahogany case with inset panels of satinwood and ebonized mouldings. The case of this clock shows the distinct influence of Thomas Hope, the eminent antiquarian and designer who was inspired by the Greek and Egyptian designs. The 12in square brass dial has a silvered finish and is engraved with Roman chapters and subsidiary second’s dial. The dial is signed within the lower section 'Barwise, London'. The eight day duration movement is of the highest quality, with five pillars, dead beat escapement, maintaining power and hour strike on a bell. The pendulum has a wood rod for temperature compensation with beat adjustment and rating nut beneath the brass bob. The clock is complete with the original brass cased weights. John Barwise was an eminent maker working in London from 1790. He was chairman of the British Watch...
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1820s British Antique Regency Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Mahogany

Early 19th Century Tall Case Clock by James Hogg, circa 1820
Located in Nantucket, MA
Early 19th century tall case clock by James Hogg, from village of Gifford near Edinborough, circa 1820, with fine mahogany case, brass fin...
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1820s Scottish Antique Regency Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Mahogany

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 Antique Regency Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Bronze

19th Century Mahogany and Inlaid Long Case Clock
Located in Martlesham, GB
A lovely 19th century mahogany eight day long case clock by Todd of Hull, having an arched painted dial with a seconds dial, the mahogany case has a pagoda shaped hood, the mahogany ...
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1820s British Antique Regency Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Mahogany

Antique Regency Year Calendar Mahogany Longcase Clock by John Miller of Bedford
Located in Devon, GB
A fine English Regency mahogany regulator longcase, the beautiful flame veneered case with shallow arch and ogee moulded hood. The 12 inch ogee shap...
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Early 1800s English Antique Regency Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Mahogany

Scottish Mahogany Swan Neck Satinwood Patera Inlaid Tall Case Clock, Circa 1780
By Charles Campbell
Located in Hollywood, SC
Scottish mahogany eight day tall case clock with three sphere brass finials, a swan neck satinwood inlay patera pediment, intricately carved fretwork, over an arched door with flanki...
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1780s Scottish Antique Regency Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass, Steel

19th Century Scottish Regulator Longcase Clock, Precision Grandfather Clock
Located in Greven, DE
Antique precision regulator, grandfather clock with seconds pendulum Scotland Mahogany, brass First half 19th century Dimensions: H x W x D: 202 x 50 x 25 cm Description: Exceedingly decorative and extremely high quality finished seconds pendulum clock from the early 19th century. Solid and veneered mahogany clock case standing on pedestal plates...
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19th Century Scottish Antique Regency Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass

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Mid 19th century Swedish decorative column long case clock
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By Alexandre Fournier
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19th Century Swedish Long Case Clock from Nusnäs
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Carriage clock with case. 19th century
Located in Madrid, ES
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Carriage clock with case. 19th century
Carriage clock with case. 19th century
H 5.32 in W 3.94 in D 3.35 in
19th Century Swedish Rococo Long Case Clock
Located in Kramfors, SE
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19th Century Swedish Rococo Long Case Clock
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Located in Martlesham, GB
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Regency grandfather clocks and longcase clocks for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Regency grandfather clocks and longcase clocks for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 19th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage grandfather clocks and longcase clocks created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, mahogany and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Regency grandfather clocks and longcase clocks made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and Scotland pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original grandfather clocks and longcase clocks, popular names associated with this style include Charles Campbell, and John Barwise. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for grandfather clocks and longcase clocks differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $4,425 and tops out at $124,500 while the average work can sell for $21,705.

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