Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
1840s Swedish Country Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Birch
Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Bronze, Enamel, Iron
1840s Swedish Country Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass, Steel
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Bronze
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Pine
1930s Swedish Rococo Vintage Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
1830s Swedish Country Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
1850s Swedish Country Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
1840s Swedish Country Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
1780s Swedish Country Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
1920s Swedish Rococo Vintage Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
1820s Swedish Country Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Early 1800s Swedish Country Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
1830s Swedish Country Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
1850s Swedish Country Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
1840s Swedish Country Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
1910s Swedish Rococo Vintage Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
1830s Swedish Country Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
1880s Swedish Country Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
1790s Swedish Country Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
1820s Swedish Country Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
1830s Swedish Country Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
1830s Swedish Country Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
1910s Swedish Country Vintage Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Ormolu
19th Century Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Metal
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Rosewood, Burl
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Rosewood, Burl
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass
Late 18th Century American Federal Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Metal, Brass
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Pine, Paint
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood, Paint
1830s English Georgian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Iron
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wrought Iron
Early 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Pine
1810s English George III Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass
Early 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Birch
1760s English George III Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass
1980s Vintage Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Mahogany
Early 2000s British Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Birch
1980s Sheraton Vintage Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Mahogany
1740s English George III Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Oak
1840s Swedish Country Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
1950s American Vintage Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood, Birch
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Oak
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Birch
1960s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Birch
Early 1900s Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Birch
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Birch
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass
Late 19th Century Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Birch
Early 20th Century European Black Forest Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass, Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Walnut
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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