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Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks For Sale
Month-Going Regulator Clock by Deshays à Paris
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Louis-Philippe-period month-going longcase regulator clock is an exceptional example of French clockmaking, and its complicated mechanism marks several different aspects of passing time. Crafted by Deshays à Paris, the timepiece displays sleek silvered steel dials that indicate the time, date, month, equation of time...
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Steel
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
Materials
Steel
Antique George III Superior Quality Mahogany Inlaid Eight Day Longcase Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III superior quality mahogany inlaid eight day longcase clock having a magnificent quality mahogany case with a pergola shaped top, pretty satinwood inlaid shells, sat...
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Early 1800s English George III Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Other
Fine and Elegant 18th Century Mahogany Longcase Clock
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A fine example of an eight day longcase clock with wonderful full brass dial, moon roller and date hand. The superb mahogany case has a cross banded door veneered in flame mahogany w...
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Mid-18th Century Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Mahogany
French Neoclassical Style Enamel, Onyx, and Gilt Bronze Pedestal Clock
Located in London, GB
French neoclassical style enamel, onyx, and gilt bronze pedestal clock
French, late 19th century
Measures: Height 125cm, width 36cm, depth 30cm
This beautiful pedestal clock has...
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Onyx, Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel
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
Materials
Wood
Swedish Mora Clock 100% Original Paint
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Mora Clock 100% Original Paint. the old works have been removed and New battery works installed. I do offer the Original works with every clock I sell.
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1830s Swedish Country Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Wood
George III Adam and Eve Automaton Longcase Clock
By James Fenton
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
Materials
Mahogany
Antique George III quality carved oak brass face longcase clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique George III quality carved oak brass face long case clock having a quality George III long case clock in a wonderful carved oak case ...
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Early 19th Century George III Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass
19th Century Swedish Rococo Tall Case Clock with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Rococo tall case clock from Boden Norrbotten, Northern Sweden. Made in wood. Nice details and carvings in shape of flowers and leav...
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Early 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Pine
Beautiful Antique English Grandfather Clock, Oak, 19th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful antique English grandfather clock, oak, 19th century.
English floor clock, oak with thread inlay, hand painted dial with...
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19th Century English Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Oak
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
Materials
Wood
Regulator Clock by Jean-Aimé Jacob and Adam Weisweiler
Located in New Orleans, LA
This important regulator clock beautifully demonstrates the heights of precision clockmaking. While regulator clocks are known for their incredible acc...
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19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Ebony, Mahogany
French 19th Century Provincial Horloge Case Clock
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A carved crest of a basket with flowers crowns this heavily carved oak case clock, c. mid 1800’s. A glazed-panel door just below the crest is flanked by sides with pierced half-moon...
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20th Century French French Provincial Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Wood
Fine George III 18th Century Period Mahogany Longcase Clock by Tomas Fowle
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A fine George III period mahogany longcase clock of excellent colour, patination and proportions, circa 1780-1790
Surmounted with three ball and spike brass finials, the inverted ...
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Late 18th Century English Chippendale Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
SUPERB Antique L&JG Stickley G. F. Clock in Excellent Condition. MUST SELL
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a great looking grandfather clock from the early 1900s. Made by L&JG Stickley, the clock is in excellent condition with no repaired or replaced parts. It is in running condi...
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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Oak
$12,500 Sale Price
50% 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
A Mahogany Long Case ‘tide’ Clock England, c. 1900
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A very fine mahogany Grandfather clock in the Chippendale taste with extremely rare movement, depicting the rise and fall of the tide.
This long case clock is in the Chippendale ta...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
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
Materials
Walnut
Antique Daniel Bing Grandfather Clock
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Tall case clock, Daniel Bing. Vertically imposing and classically refined, the watch is made of warm-toned wood, with straight, simple lines on the body, contrasting with the elabora...
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1890s English Late Victorian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Metal
ELEGANT 18th CENTURY LONDON LONGCASE CLOCK
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A George III period fiddle back mahogany longcase clock. The eight day movement with a full brass dial signed Ed Mann, London
Fully cleaned with 2 years warranty
Circa 1775
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass
Rococo Style Mora Clock 1700's
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Rococo longcase Mora Clock dated 1777 by Anders Swensson with original decorative paint detailing. Carved detailing to crown. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weigh...
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Early 18th Century European Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Wood
Antique Genuine Swedish Country Corner Clock Secretary Cabinet Desk
Located in Kramfors, SE
Early 19th century northern Swedish corner clock secretary cabinet desk. This country house furniture is in two parts and made specifically to be placed in corners. Made in painted p...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Pine
Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Rococo Pedestal Clock, after Riesener
By Jean-Henri Riesener, Paul Garnier
Located in London, GB
This exquisite gilt bronze-mounted pedestal clock is the creation of the famed French clockmaker Paul Garnier (1801-1861). Garnier worked in Paris during the first half of the 19th C...
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19th Century French Rococo Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
Unusual Flame Mahogany Long-Case Clock Attributed to Maples
By Maple & Co.
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An unusual flame mahogany long-case clock attributed to Maples with a Smith & Sons 3-train movement, the case with a stepped base, the hood with two fluted columns and brass finials ...
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1880s English Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
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
Materials
Brass, Iron
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
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
Materials
Ormolu
French Mid 18th Century Louis XV Period Tall Case Clock, circa 1740
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational French Louis XV period, circa 1740, tall case clock with an extremely rare mechanism movement signed Jean Charost. The original case in kingwood, ebony and rosewood ven...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
Original Blue Painted Tall Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock, circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
Exceptional hand painted mora grandfather clock with original light blue painted finish accented in soft red and white trim. The warm aged patina on this 8' tall clock is what collec...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paint
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
Materials
Ormolu
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
Materials
Walnut
Exceptional Surinam-Themed Amsterdam Long-Case Clock
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Surinam-themed Amsterdam long-case clock
The Netherlands, 1746-1756, dial signed Nicolaas Weylandt/Amsterdam
The case of the clock is made of Rio palisander veneer and snakewood, with the arch showing a painted scene of the harbour of Paramaribo, Fort Zeelandia and Dutch ships in anchorage, the spandrels decorated with figural representations of the four continents, the centre of the dial painted with Mercury, the god of trade, seated on a bale signed VCS (Vereenigde Compagnie Suriname), and one of the barrels bearing the initials “RBS,” on the left the river god of the Surinam river, with a Dutch three-master in the background.
Measures: H 259 x W 60 x D 35 cm (case)
Diameter 32 cm (clock dial)
This exceptionally rare long-case clock probably was ordered by one of the many wealthy families living along the Amsterdam canals that owned or had shares in plantations in Surinam. It’s a successful marriage of
the work of an accomplished 18th century Amsterdam clockmaker, a Dutch cabinetmaker working with exotic tropical timbers, a woodcarver familiar with both Dutch Rococo design and Surinamese iconography, and
a painter with knowledge, whether first-
hand or through other visualisations, of the Paramaribo waterfront. In the production of this Gesamtkunstwerk, only the name of the clockmaker is known: Nicloaas Weylandt (circa 1700-1754), who had a business situated on the Nieuwendijk near the Haarlemmersluis in Amsterdam from 1742 until his death.
The case is made of imported timbers from Surinam; Rio-palisander and snakewood. A very similar clock-case, veneered in walnut,
is illustrated in J. Zeeman, De Nederlandse staande klok...
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Mid-18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Palisander
International Time Recording Dial Clock
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Recording Dial Clock by the International Time Recording Company. The clock is in nice presenting condition with only areas of normal wear to the outer wooden case. The glass is all...
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Early 20th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Metal
Large Square Industrial Double-Sided Factory Hanging Clock from Pragotron, 1970s
By Pragotron
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
Materials
Iron
Antique George III Mahogany Inlaid Eight Day Grandfather Clock Antique George I
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III mahogany inlaid eight day grandfather clock with a swan neck pediment original brass finial, beautiful decorative and colourful arche...
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19th Century English Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
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
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
Materials
Pine
William & Mary Floral Marquetry 8-Day Longcase Clock by LeCount 'LeCompte'
Located in Milford, NH
A fine and rare William & Mary long case or grandfather clock by London maker Daniel LeCompte. c.1690, London, the fine marquetry case having oval panels of birds and flowers, the movement signed Daniel LeCount (LeCompte) having a silver chapter ring and seconds dial, brass spandrels of cupids supporting a crown; including key, weights and pendulum. LeCompte was a French Huguenot...
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1690s English Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass
18th Century George II Red Chinoiserie Clock
Located in Charlottesville, VA
This is a handsome clock with chinoiserie decoration. It is non working.
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18th Century British Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paint
Antique George III Mahogany Longcase Clock by Samuel Hunter of Islington London
Located in Devon, GB
A late George III antique mahogany longcase clock of eight day duration. The ogee shaped silvered brass dial, reminiscent of Dutton, ...
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Late 18th Century British George III Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass
JP Kroese, Dutch Baroque, Marquetry, Moon Face Dial, Grandfather Clock, 18th C
By J. P. Kroese 1
Located in Manhasset, NY
JP Kroese, Dutch Baroque, Marquetry, Moon Face Dial, Grandfather Clock, 18th C
A stunning totally refinished case showcases this spenderd18th century, the brass dial with enameled l...
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Mid-18th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass
Outstanding Quality 18th Century Oak Longcase Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality 18th century oak longcase clock having a fabulous brass dial with a 12” silvered chapter ring showing roman numerals and a subsidiary seconds dial, date aperture,...
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18th Century English Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Oak
19th Century English Tube Chimer Longcase Clock
Located in Dublin, IE
A spectacular late 19th century longcase Grandfather clock with an eight day movement and chiming on nine brass tubes. The very elaborate designed face with Arabic Numerals enclosing...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Brass
Antique Mahogany Wood Longcase Clock "William Fullerton"
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Outstanding craftsmanship and beautifully crafted in mahogany and features numerous details that make this a desirable timepiece. From the hand carved decorated top pediment with its...
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1810s English George III Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass
Swedish Mora Clock Norrlands Model Dated 1836
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Mora Clock Norrland Model. its been restored and repainted with Milk paints "Oyster White" inside the door its 100% Original paint dated 1836.
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1830s Swedish Country Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Wood
A green lacquered long case clock
Located in Grange-Over-Sands, GB
A George III period long case clock with green painted case and lacquered chinoiserie decoration. The steel clock face is signed by John Gibson of Thetford.
Height 218cm
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18th Century Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Oak
Mid 19th century Swedish painted long case clock
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century Swedish decorative column long case clock circa 1837.
Beautiful long case clock from Sweden. Made with a decorative fluted column which forms a demi lune shape. Clo...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Enamel
Fantastic quality Napoleon III Marquetry inlaid eight day longcase clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
Fantastic quality Napoleon III Marquetry inlaid eight day longcase clock having a quality bombe shaped case finely inlaid with boulle marquetry work of cut brass arabesque and enrich...
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19th Century Napoleon III Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Metal, Brass, Bronze
18th Mahogany Longcase Clock Robert Fletcher Chester 1784-1820
By Robert Fletcher of Chester 1
Located in Oirlo, LI
This 18th-century mahogany longcase clock boasts a beautifully painted 13-inch arched dial, featuring a charming sun and moon automaton on the arch, a subsidiary seconds dial, and a ...
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Early 18th Century English Georgian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Wood
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
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Pine
French Napoléon III Carved Walnut Long Case Clock with Brass Farming Scene
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Napoléon III period carved walnut antique long case clock from the mid-19th century, with bonnet top, farming scene and scrolling motifs. Created in France at the beginning ...
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Brass
Swedish Mora Clock 100% Original Paint "Sven Nilsson Morin"
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Mora Clock 100% Original Paint "Sven Nilsson Morin"
the old works have been removed and New battery works installed. I do offer the Original works with every clock...
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1790s Swedish Country Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Wood
Antique Swedish Long Case Clock, Genuine Handmade with Original Blue Paint
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique Swedish longcase clock from around 1820 to 1840. The clock was made by hand in Hälsingland in Northern Sweden. The frame is solid pine w...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Pine
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
Regulateur after antique Jean-Henri Riesener in the Style of the 18th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
Piano black polished veneer on solid pinewood. Exceptionally fine floral, bronze. It takes place in a magnificent gilt decor of three winged children playing with garlands on clouds.
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20th Century Louis XVI Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Beech
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
Art Deco Oak and Mahogany Longcase Clock by Enfield
Located in Norwich, GB
Art Deco oak cased longcase clock with arched top and mahogany moulding, serpentine shaped base standing on block feet and with glazed trunk door.
Silvered dial with Arabic numerals...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Oak
Fine Quality antique Oak 8 Day Chiming Grandmother Clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
Fine Quality antique Oak 8 Day Chiming Grandmother Clock, having a superb quality oak case with beautiful carved detail, fine barley twist columns to the sides of the silvered dial w...
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Early 20th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Oak
Antique Swedish Rococo Long Case Clock, So Called Mora Clock with Original Paint
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rococo long case clock from from northern Sweden made during the first years of the 19th century. The long case clock, or Mora Clock as they are sometimes known as, is dry scraped to...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Pine
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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