Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
19th Century Swedish Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Metal
1970s Vintage Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass
1840s European Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Metal
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Chrome
Early 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Pine
1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Gold
19th Century American American Classical Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Cherry, Mahogany
1910s American Federal Vintage Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood, Paint
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Ormolu
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Chrome
Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass, Enamel
2010s Italian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Resin, Wood
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Iron
Early 18th Century Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Oak
Early 19th Century Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass
Early 20th Century Federal Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Early 19th Century Swedish Early Victorian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Pine
1830s Swedish Rustic Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Pine
1930s Vintage Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Walnut
1980s Modern Vintage Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass
1820s European Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Early 18th Century European Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Early 1800s European Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Oak
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Pine
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass, Steel
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Enamel
19th Century English Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass, Enamel
Early 1900s European Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Classical Greek Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Late 19th Century American Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Mahogany
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Mahogany
1980s Vintage Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Multi-gemstone
1750s Dutch Louis XV Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Pine
1770s Scottish Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass, Steel, Iron
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Pine
1910s Belgian Jugendstil Vintage Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Lucite, Walnut
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood, Paint
Early 19th Century German Empire Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Enamel
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Bronze
1840s Victorian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Mahogany
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Steel
Early 19th Century George III Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass
Early 19th Century George III Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass
Early 19th Century American Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Oak
Early 20th Century American Gothic Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Oak
Early 20th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass
Early 19th Century Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass
1850s English Victorian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Pine
Early 19th Century Swedish Early Victorian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Pine
Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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 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 — whether it’s the Howard Miller Clock Company or another brand — may be an easy way to learn about the history of your clock.
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