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Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks For Sale
Herbert Blockley London Musical 19th Century Inlaid Tall Case Grandfather Clock
Located in Long Branch, NJ
​Herbert Blockley London Musical 19th Century Inlaid Tall Case Grandfather Clock Dimensions : 94.5" Tall X 21" Wide X 10" Deep This gorgeous ta...
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Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass

Georgian Walnut Tall Case Clock by Thomas Smith of Norwich
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine 8 day tall case clock by Thomas Smith of Norwich, the three original giltwood urn finials over arched hood having molded cornice, the brass dial with engraved boss reading "Tho’s Smith - Norwich" the dial with second dial and calendar ring...
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Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass

Swedish Mora Clock Natural Finish
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a natural finish Swedish Mora clock. the old works have been removed and replaced with New Battery clock works. the Original works are offered w...
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1830s Swedish Country Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood

E. 19th C. Antique English William IV, Mahogany, Striking, Longcase Clock
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning Antique Clock, Longcase, English William IV Mahogany Striking, Early 19th Century, 1800s!! English William IV mahogany longcase clock,...
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19th Century British William IV Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood

Chinoiserie Lacquer Chippendale Style Grandmother Clock
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality Chinese Chippendale style chinoiserie lacquer grandmother clock. Having a pagoda style hood, brass faced, eight-day movement. The case having gilded classical oriental...
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Early 1900s English Chinese Chippendale Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood

Antique French Napoleon III Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Grandfather Clock Circa 1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Napoleon III ormolu mounted mahogany grandfather clock Circa 1885-1890. This is a beautiful clock, with wonderful exotic wood inlays and ormolu finishings. It is in th...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Ormolu

Swedish Gustavian Grey Painted Tall Case Clock
Located in Bradenton, FL
Incredibly rare Swedish Gustavian Neoclassical grey painted pine tall case clock, late 18th or early 19th century, having a circular hood surmounted by a cartouche, the face with Rom...
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18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood

19th Century Tiffany & CO Oak 5 Musical 5 Gong Tall Case Grandfather Clock
By Walter Durfee
Located in Long Branch, NJ
19th Century Tiffany & CO Oak 5 Musical 5 Gong Tall Case Grandfather Clock Dimensions : 104" Tall X 26" Wide X 15.5" Deep This gorgeous grandfather clock was made in the late 19th ...
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1890s American Federal Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Oak

18th Century Elegant French Louis XIV Hand Carved Tall Case Clock with Rooster
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and completely original, antique oak grandfather or lantern clock, circa 1750. This very old grandfather clock is one of the tallest w...
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Mid-18th Century French French Provincial Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass, Bronze

Napoleon III Pedestal Clock “Parquet Regulator” after Jean-Henri Riesener, 1734
Located in Berlin, DE
A Model of Jean Henri Riesener (Received Master in 1768) executed in 1785. (inv. OA 5501 In Louvre Museum). 19th Century. This fine and sumptuous “Regulateur de Pendule” presents a fine amaranth. Of Sycamore oeuil de vermeuil, ebony and buis stringing marquetry. The base and the gaine are decorated with diamond shapes. The hours are inscribed in Roman numerals and the munutes in Arabic. It takes place in a magnificent gilt décor of three winged children playing with garlands on clouds. The regulateur is enriched with a delicate garniture of bronze. The dial and each panel are framed by an elegant frieze of palms and pearls. The top of the gaine is enhanced with a frieze of palms and ovums, foliages and garlands of flowers. Each corner is ornated with fleurons. The front of the gaine is embellished by an Apollo mask (Sun Symbol) and each side with laurel crowns. Under the mask the cartouche is decorated by a stylized vase of flowers. Foliated scrolls, flowers, garlands, cornucopias and musical instruments such as a harp (Apollo Reference) the cherubs are underlined by pearls, scrolls of Acanthus Leaves and garlands dawning out in foliages, framed with ropes until the lions feet. The feet rest on a base ornated with fleurons and foliages with buds of flowers ending in four conical feet with acanthus leaves. With André-Charles Boulle (1642–1732) and Charles Cressent (1685–1768), Riesener was arguably one of the three greatest French ébénistes of the 18th century. Eventually taking over the workshop after Oeben's death in 1763, and marrying his widow some four years later. He is renowned for completing the famous bureau du Roi...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Bronze

Early 1900s Carved Walnut Durfee Case Elliot Movement 5 Tube Grandfather Clock
By Walter Durfee
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a spectacular clock with what I believe is a solid carved walnut Durfee case and and has an Elliot of London movement. The case has some signs of wear and is in it's original...
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Early 1900s American Federal Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Walnut

Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Long Case Clock, 1860, by Balthazar, Paris
By André Balthazar 1
Located in Brighton, Sussex
Pendulum clock "Regulateur de parquet" after Jean-Henri Riesener Napoleon III, Paris, circa 1850-1880. Balthazar, Paris. This fine quality late...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Ormolu

J.J. Elliot Mahogany Grandfather Clock for Tiffany & Co. (c. 1915)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impressive English mahogany clock by J.J. Elliot retailed by Tiffany & Co. showcasing delicate floral marquetry. The sculptural bonnet adorned w...
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1910s English Vintage Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Silver, Brass

Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Swedish Mora clock dated 1844 with traditional Swedish painted details. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights and a bell chime on the hour. Width: 44cm / 17.3" ...
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1840s Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood

White Mora Clock Swedish Early 1800s Antique Gold Carved Crown
Located in Lewes, England
Shipping special update - We have negotiated a special flat rate shipping cost to the USA with our main US shipping partner for our 1st dibs clients of only £995 export crated by ai...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood

Swedish Gustavian Longcase Clock
Located in Ljungby, SE
Fantastic Swedish Gustavian longcase clock. The case is a Stockholm work from around 1770/1780. It is lacquered and gilded with rich wood-carved details of, among other things, garla...
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1770s Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass, Iron

French Louis XV Style Ormolu Grandfather Clock
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine 19th century french Louis XV style ormolu-mounted mahogany grandfather clock, having wonderful gilded ormolu mounts, with three cherubs in clouds around the white and black en...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Ormolu

Antique George III Mahogany and Oak Longcase Clock by Hudfon of Nottingham
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III mahogany and oak longcase clock by Hudfon of Nottingham having a quality inlaid swan neck pediment and central brass finial above an ar...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Oak

Beautiful Antique English Grandfather Clock, Mahogany, 19th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful antique English grandfather clock, mahogany, 19th century. English floor clock, oak with thread inlay, hand painted dial...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Oak, Mahogany

19th Century French Boulle Longcase Clock
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality late 19th Century French boulle inlaid longcase clock, having wonderful scrolling gilded ormolu mounts, an ebonised case wit...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass

Antique Genuine Swedish Pine Long Case Clock with Unusual Original Blue Paint
Located in Kramfors, SE
Genuine antique long case clock from northern Sweden. The clock is made around 1820 with a very well-made and elegant case in painted pine. The...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Pine

Onyx, Marble, Gilt Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Pedestal Clock
Located in London, GB
This colorful pedestal clock has been crafted from fine red marble and green onyx, and beautifully decorated with gilt bronze (ormolu) and champlevé enamel. While a popular crafts material in ancient times, onyx was largely forgotten about until its rediscovery in the mid-19th century in Algeria by a French marble-worker called Delmonte. Onyx became highly fashionable in France following this discovery, and it was used to create a variety of decorative art objects. The clock features a green onyx cube-shaped case, which is surmounted by a slightly projecting red marble top. This top is fringed with champlevé enamel drapery-like motifs, with gilt bronze drop-finials. The case is mounted on its front with a circular dial, which features a central floral champlevé enamel motif, encircled by black Arabic Numerals. This dial is set within a gilt bronze egg-and-dart and champlevé enamel bezel. The sides of the case are mounted with circular gilt bronze barometers...
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Onyx, Marble, Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel

French 18th Century Coromandel and Ormolu Grandfather Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A magnificent large scale French 18th century Coromandel and ormolu Grandfather Clock, by André Furet. This very unique and high quality clock is raised by rectangular base with a li...
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18th Century French Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Ormolu

Contemporary Modern Sculptural Gear Clock by Clockwork Inc.
By Clockwork Inc.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish freestanding clock features a rich wood finish with unique gear face clock. Brass details and sculptural feel make this piece by Clockw...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood

George III Mahogany Regulator Clock
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A Regulator clock by William Chisholm, London. Baillie has no record of the maker but by the design of its original case, we believe it to be late 18th century circa 1790. The 8 day ...
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1790s English George III Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Mahogany

French 19th Century Louis XVI style long case clock.
By Charles Frodsham
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very imposing fine quality 19th Century French longcase clock, having an ormolu casting of Father Time on the hood, the white enam...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Ormolu

Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Swedish Mora clock from the 1960's in original colour and carved detailing. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights and a bell chime on the hour. Width:60cm / 23....
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood

Fantastic quality antique George III mahogany and oak longcase clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
Fantastic quality antique George III mahogany and oak longcase clock with a painted dial decorated with castles, country houses the sea and a ship in beautiful green, blue and brown ...
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Early 19th Century George III Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Glass, Mahogany

Isaac Pearson Reading PA Walnut Tall Clock with Rare Jacob Kunsman Case, C 1845
Located in Milford, NH
A splendid Empire walnut veneered tall clock with swan’s neck split pediment crest with bullseye rosettes and three wooden ball & spire finials surmounting an arched front glass door...
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1840s American Empire Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Metal

Rosewood Grandfather Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
This magnificent English longcase, or grandfather, clock boasts a fine rosewood case inlaid with an intricate, balanced design. The face is crafted of chased silver in a foliate motif with fully hallmarked numerals by London silversmith James Stedstone Gouldsmith. The clock is a three-train movement run by three silver-plated weights and a mercury pendulum. The three weights power the time, the hour chime and the quarter-hour chime, and the clock strikes on nine tubular bells with a choice of either Whittington or Westminster chimes. Known commonly as “grandfather” clocks, it was not until the late 19th century that longcase clocks garnered this name. According to the origin tale, two brothers named Jenkins owned the George Hotel...
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19th Century English Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Silver, Silver Plate

Vintage Glass and Brass Clock by Leon Rosen for Pace Collection
Located in London, GB
A stylish and incredibly rare vintage glass and brass clock by Leon Rosen for Pace Collection. This was made in the USA, it dates from the 1970’s. The quality is outstanding, this i...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass

18th Century English Grandfather Clock by James Pike
Located in Greven, DE
Antique George III grandfather clock from Newton Abbot England (Newton Abbot) Mahogany circa 1790 Dimensions: H x W x D: 207 x 50 x 27 ...
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Late 18th Century British Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass

George III Mahogany Longcase Clock by Stephen Hurst, Liverpool
Located in Norwich, GB
George III Longcase Clock The maker of this Longcase clock was Stephen Hurst from Liverpool. The case is made from the finest mahogany with wonderful use of flame mahogany to the trunk door and base. It is beautifully decorated with boxwood and satinwood stringing throughout and ‘sheraton’ style inlay work of the highest quality. The trunk has reeded and canted corners, the hood is also reeded giving the appearance of double pillars, a feature of Liverpool clocks...
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1810s English George III Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Mahogany

Green Painted Pine Grandfather Clock, Denmark circa 1840-60
Located in Round Top, TX
The curved bonnet, simple panel door, and slender case with lovely balance to face and base are all highlights of this delightful grandfather clock that stands just over 6' tall. Tak...
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Mid-19th Century Danish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Pine, Paint

19th Century French Tall Case Clock or Horloge de Parquet
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Country horloge de parquet, or tall case clock. The case is made of oak and beechwood with raised pearwood panels. In two parts, with a curved shaped body and p...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Enamel, Brass

18th Century Antique Walnut Longcase Clock by Daniel Delander of London
By Daniel Delander
Located in Devon, GB
This superb George I period antique longcase clock by Daniel Delander is cased in highly figured walnut veneer of lovely colour and patina. Standing on a double plinth there is a panelled base and moulded trunk door. The pull forward hood is flanked by quarter columns with brass capitals. The case retains the original caddy top surmounted by two finials. The square dial has an applied chapter ring with cherubin spandrels. The dial centre is finely matted with an engraved date aperture and subsidiary seconds dial. The original blued steel hands appear to be original and are finely wrought and pierced. The movement is of eight day duration striking the hours on a single bell Daniel Delander worked with Thomas Tompion...
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Early 18th Century British George I Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Walnut

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

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Brass

Painted Swedish Gustavian Mora Clock
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a painted Swedish Gustavian Mora clock. I have installed new battery works. The original works are offered with this clock but they do not...
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1870s Swedish Primitive Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood

Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Long Case Clock
Located in Kramfors, SE
Northern Swedish rococo long case clock. The shape of the case is rococo and the expression is unique for the area Jämtland in Sweden. Made by hand during the late 1700s in pine with...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Pine

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Rococo Mora Clock in Original Green Paint
Located in San Angelo, TX
Here is a beautiful 18th Century Swedish Rococo style wooden longcase Mora clock with its original paint featuring green tones. This piece has mini...
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18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Enamel

Modernist Floor Clock by Howard Miller / stunning Burl Olive Case
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist Floor Clock by Howard Miller / stunning Burl Olive Case,, 8-day,,Chimes.. (see video) Tested and keeping perfect time,, Truly amazing original condition.. Hand delivery ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Chrome

Japanned steel clock face with English roses by Edmund Sagar, 1793-1805
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Japanned steel clock face with English roses in the spandrels and center with an Arabic numeral dial. The clock face retains its original steel ha...
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Late 18th Century British Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Steel

French 19th-20th Century Régence Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Longcase Clock
By Julien Le Roy, Charles Cressent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th-20th century Régence style gilt bronze mounted tulipwood parquetry regulator longcase clock, after the 18th century model by Julien Le Roy (French, 1686-1759) and ...
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Early 1900s French Régence Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Enamel, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Bridal Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Rare bridal mora clock (Angermanlandsbrud) from the 1800s. The body of the clock with carving details was made to resemble a brides dress. Original mechani...
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Early 1800s Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Birch

Swedish Black Lacquered and Gilt Chinoiserie Tall Case Clock, Lanner, Circa 1775
By Josua Lanner
Located in Charleston, SC
Swedish black lacquered and gilt Chinoiserie tall case clock with arched decorative floral hood, flanking finials, turned bulbous columns, ormolu and steel engraved face, figural flo...
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1770s Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Ormolu, Steel

Fine English Renaissance Revival Mahogany Chiming Tall Case Clock. Circa 1890, R
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fine English Renaissance Revival Mahogany Chiming Tall Case Clock. Circa 1890, Russells Ltd. The three-train movement with an arched brass plate, mounted with allover cut-out and raised foliate scrolls, fitted with a Westminster and Whittingham dial indicator, and chime / silent indicator, the wide steel chapter ring with large Arabic numerals and a signature plate, centering a subsidiary minutes ring, playing tunes on nine steel chimes; the case with scrolled cresting centering a carved lions mask, over fret-carved sound panels, over a glazed door flanked by free-standing columns, the body with a beveled glass segmented door, with engaged quarter-columns headed...
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19th Century Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood

Harbor & Home: Furniture of Southeastern Massachusetts, 1710-1850 by Brock Jobe
Located in valatie, NY
Harbor & Home: Furniture of Southeastern Massachusetts, 1710-1850 by Brock Jobe, Gary R Sullivan and Jack O'Brien. Publisher; University Press of New England, 2009. Hardcover with du...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Paper

18th Century Dutch 'Utrecht' Longcase or Grandfather Clock by W.V. Dadelbeek
By W.V. Dadelbeek
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A walnut, burr-walnut and inlaid Dutch longcase clock by W.V Dadelbeek, Utrecht. The case of typical form, trunk door with feather banding, bombe ...
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Mid-18th Century Dutch Louis XV Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Walnut

Mora Clock Swedish 100% Original Paint RARE
Located in Hollywood, FL
Th9s is a VERY Rare 100% Original painted Swedish Mora Clock. The style of paint comes from a village called "Stora Tuna" and its called Tuna painted. in my 39 years in buying ...
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Early 1800s Swedish Country Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Pine

18th Century Antique Walnut Longcase Clock by James Blackborow of London
By James Blackborow
Located in Devon, GB
An antique George II period patinated, walnut longcase clock by James Blackborow of London. This finely figured veneered clock with elegant propo...
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Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Walnut

George III Adam and Eve Automaton Longcase Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
A majestic specimen of English clockmaking, this important longcase clock by London clockmaker James Fenton features an exceptional Adam and Eve automaton above the dial. Longcase ti...
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18th Century English George III Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Mahogany

Beautiful Antique English Grandfather Clock, root wood, 19th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful antique English grandfather clock, root wood, around 1800 walnut/burr wood. Case with ebonized half columns. Glazed, singl...
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19th Century English Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Oak

Swedish Antique Mora Clock White Early 1800s Carved Detail 218cm handpainted
Located in Lewes, England
Shipping special update - We have negotiated a special flat rate shipping cost to the USA with our main US shipping partner for our 1st dibs clients of only £995 export crated by ai...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Pine

Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany and Ormolu Longcase Clock, circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Louis XVI Mahogany and ormolu longcase clock, circa 1890.
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Ormolu

Léon Jallot, Oak Grandfather Clock, France, 1910
Located in New York, NY
An magnificent clock with a floral motif dating from the early 20th century, and created by master ebeniste Le´on Jallot. For an illustration of a similar model, see: Duncan, Alasta...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Oak

18th Century Antique Walnut Longcase Clock by Jonathan Lowndes of London
By Jonathan Lowndes
Located in Devon, GB
A fine Queen Anne period, early 18th century walnut hour-striking longcase clock by this well-known London clockmaker. The molded case is veneered with beautifully figured walnut, the herringbone cross-banded rectangular trunk door has raised convex moldings. The flat-top hood has a finely pierced-wood soundfret below the overhanging cornice and brass capped columns either side of the dial. The 12in square...
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Early 18th Century British Queen Anne Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Walnut

Phillip Avenell of Farnham English Tall Clock with Japanned Case circa 1770
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of an English tall clock with japanned case by clockmaker Phillip Avenell of Farnum (d. 1783). Avenell was part of the renowned and p...
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1770s English Georgian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Metal, Brass

French Horloge de Parquet or Tall Case Clock
By Avenol Pere
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Horloge de Parquet or tall case clock from Brittany. Elegant solid cherry case in two parts, with book matched panels and a ch...
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood

Antique Northern Swedish County Long Case Clock in Rococo Style
Located in Kramfors, SE
Country long case clock from Sweden made during the 19th century, around 1820 to 1840. The clock is an antique northern Swedish country furniture made in solid Swedish pine. The cloc...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Pine

Large Square Industrial Double-Sided Factory Hanging Clock from Pragotron, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This square double-sided railway, school or factory clock was produced by Pragotron, in former Czechoslovakia, during the 1970s. The piece features a grey hammerpaint metal body,an i...
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1970s Czech Industrial Vintage Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Iron

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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