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Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks For Sale
Gilt Bronze and Parquetry Standing Clock by Kahn in the Régence Style
By E. Kahn
Located in London, GB
Gilt bronze and parquetry standing clock by Kahn in the Régence style
French, early 20th century
Measures: Height 262cm, width 62cm, depth 17cm
This beaut...
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Early 20th Century French Régence Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
American Federal Tallcase Clock in Mahogany
Located in Atlanta, GA
American Federal Tallcase Clock in Mahogany with Pierced Crest, Brass Finials & Painted Face, Signed “Jere Fellows Kinsington” early 19th Century
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19th Century Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass
English 18th Century Chinoiserie James Hewitt of Sunderland Tall Case Clock
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English George III period tall case clock from the mid 18th century, with chinoiserie décor and brass face by James Hewitt of Sunderland. Created in En...
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Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Inlaid Mahogany Longcase Clock
Located in Martlesham, GB
A lovely early 20th century mahogany cased eight day longcase clock, the eight day movement striking the hour on a bell, the case is stunning, a real testament to the cabinet makers ...
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1920s English Edwardian Vintage Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
$5,277 Sale Price
27% Off
Antique English Chinoiserie Lacquer Grandfather Clock, Circa 1820-1840.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Chinoiserie Lacquer Grandfather Clock, Circa 1820-1840.
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Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
1972 Carl Malmsten Unique Longcase “Tidlösa” Clock, Birch and Masur Birch
Located in London, GB
Carl Malmsten “Tidlösa” Longcase clock in Birch and Masur birch. Case signed Malmstens Verkstadsskola 1977, Carpenter Master Artur Jönsson, clock marked Westerstrands Sweden.
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1770s Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Birch
Swedish grandfather clock, circa 1790
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
This authentic Swedish grandfather clock, from circa 1790, features its original paint and beautiful floral ornamentation.
Category
18th Century Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Glass, Wood
17th Century Charles II Month Going Marquetry Longcase Clock by John Wise
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A superb Charles II month duration floral marquetry longcase clock by the well-known maker John Wise, c. 1680-85. Measure: 10".
The case is of the highest quality and decorated throughout in very attractive floral marquetry depicting spring flowers and birds showing a high level of sophistication with a glazed circular lenticle to the door. Similarly, the rising hood is decorated with blind frets around the top and surmounted by a shallow caddy decorated by five gilt wooden ball finials. It is flanked by prominent gilt brass-capped solid barley twist columns, with blind fretted panels to the sides.
The month-going nicely finned and knopped five pillar movement has reversed going and striking trains, the striking train (on the right) being regulated by a small outside countwheel. The going train has anchor escapement and a seconds pendulum. The movement is fronted by a 10-inch brass dial with an unusual narrow silvered chapter ring, seconds ring and date aperture. It has elaborate cherub-head spandrels in the corners and is signed along the bottom John Wise Londini Fecit. The middle is finely matted, whilst the time is indicated by a fine pair of blued-steel hands, the hour hand richly pierced.
The maker
John Wise was born in Banbury shortly before 17 March 1624, the date of his baptism. He was the son of John and Ann Wise and a cousin of Joseph Knibb...
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17th Century British Charles II Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass, Steel
John Nicholl Federal Tall Case Clock
By John Nicholl
Located in New York, NY
Federal Tall Case Clock
Made and Signed by John Nicholl, (1784-1862)
Belvidere, New Jersey Circa 1825
Primary Wood: Mahogany, Mahogany Ven...
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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Mahogany, Maple
Scottish Mahogany Swan Neck Satinwood Patera Inlaid Tall Case Clock, Circa 1780
By Charles Campbell
Located in Charleston, 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 Regency Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass, Steel
Early 20th Century Gents of Leicester English Double Sided Station Clock
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century Gents of Leicester English Double Sided Station Clock
A larger than life square example of an original early 20th century Gents of Lei...
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Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Metal
18th C French Walnut Louis XV Longcase Clock from Meslay by Patou-Collin
Located in Southampton, NY
French walnut Louis XV longcase clock from Meslay by Patou-Collin, 18th C.
A lovely clean lined design with a single rounded door on the top opening to an elaborate gilt tin face molded surround with peacocks, swans and flowers with a central white clock face in roman numerals. Marked Patou-Collin, a Meslay. A long narrow lower door with a round glass window...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Walnut
Early 19th Century French Carved Oak Painted Grandfather Clock from Normandy
Located in Dallas, TX
Invite the elegance of France into your home with this exceptionally carved "Saint Nicholas" long case clock from Northern France, circa 1820. This tall and colorful case clock, is e...
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Early 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Oak
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
Materials
Pine
Chinoiserie lacquer Grandmother clock, circa 1920
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality early 20th Century Mahogany Grandmother clock, having wonderful Chinoiserie lacquer decoration to the whole, depicting classical scenes of various courtiers, pagoda bu...
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20th Century English Chinoiserie Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
The 10.5ft 18th Century George I Bur/Burl Walnut Month Longcase Clock by
By James Markwick
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
This is, without doubt, the largest and most impressive English longcase/grandfather clock we have ever encountered, standing at three meters twenty (10.5ft/321cm) and it is quite possibly the largest from the entire 18th century. The golden age.
As you might expect, no expense was spared when this clock was commissioned circa 1710-1720, using only the very finest cuts of burr/burl walnut to adorn the case and cross-grain mouldings throughout, leading up to the sensational month going, quarter chiming movement by James Markwick, London.
Once wound, the clock will run for one month, chiming the quarters on six bells...
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18th Century English George I Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass, Steel
Antique George III Mahogany Inlaid Eight Day Grandfather Clock
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 arched painted dial with date and s...
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19th Century English George III Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Other
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
Materials
Metal
Swedish Mora Clock "Dala Model" 100% Original Paint
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Mora Clock "Dala Model" 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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1810s Swedish Country Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Wood
Swedish Antique Mora Clock White Early 1800s Sven Sunesson Loushult A
Located in Lewes, England
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Pine
$2,838 Sale Price
47% Off
Swedish Mora Clock Norrland Style
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Mora Clock Norrlands Model , its been restored and repainted with Milk paints "Flint Grey"
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1820s Swedish Country Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Wood
19TH C. Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze & Green Marble Rotary Clock
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
19th C. French Rotary Clock. Ormolu Mounted and Verde Antico marble rotary mantel clock on Pedestal. A fine large Louis XVI style gilt bronze mounted and verde antico marble rotary...
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Late 19th Century European Neoclassical Revival Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Outstanding Quality Antique Victorian Figured Mahogany Grandfather Clock with
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Victorian figured Grandfather clock with a painted arched dial moon roller, eight day movement and having an outstanding quality figured mahogany crossban...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Other
Kienzle Clock Works Louis XV Style Tall Case Clock w/Bronze Figural Top
Located in Bridgeport, CT
By Kienzle clock works, Scwennigen-on-Nekar. Patent No. 125605. Made for the European market. A fine parquetry shaped case with floral vine marquetry sides and tall cabriole legs. Th...
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Early 20th Century Louis XV Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass, Bronze
19th Century French Faux Bois Painted Tallcase Clock with Pressed Gilt Metal
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century French Faux Bois Painted Tallcase Clock with Pressed Gilt Metal & Enamel Face, signed “A. Guillemont”
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19th Century French Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Wood
French 19th C. Louis XVI Style Cherub Tall-Case Clock After Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French 19th Century Louis XVI style ormolu-mounted amaranth, tulipwood, sycamore and parquetry pedestal Régulateur de Parquet Tall Case Clock, Attributed to Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley (French, 1847-1919) After the model attributed to Jean-Henri Riesener, surmounted by a cloud-form case cast with three putti cherubs suspending garlands, centred by a white enamel dial with Roman numerals, on a spreading socle with ribbon-hung garlands, above the square tapering pedestal headed...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Bronze
$84,950 Sale Price
37% Off
18th Century Swedish Rococo Clock
Located in Allerum, SE
Unusually large 18th century Swedish tall case clock. Dry scraped and retouched with great patination. ca 1770 Sweden.
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18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Pine
White Mora Clock Swedish Early 1800s Antique Gold Carved Crown
Located in Lewes, England
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Wood
$2,838 Sale Price
54% Off
Swedish Antique Mora Clock Blue 1815 Carved Detail Birds
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 £1100 export crated by a...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Early Victorian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Pine
$3,367 Sale Price
37% Off
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
Materials
Ormolu, Steel
Art Deco 1930's Regulator
Located in Amersham, GB
A very fine regulator dating from 1936 in a restrained art deco style. The large precision 8 day movement with Harrison’s maintaining power, and a dead beat escapement with six bar wheels...
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1930s Scottish Art Deco Vintage Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass, Steel
$24,052
A Parkinson & Frodsham Eight Day Longcase
Located in Amersham, GB
A fine regency longcase clock, with an eight day weight driven two train movement with brass bound weights, a heavy lenticular adjustable pendulum suspended from a T bar with an elli...
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1820s English Regency Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass, Steel
Swedish Antique Mora Clock Black Folk Art Feathers 1800s 203cm AAS A
Located in Lewes, England
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Pine
$2,838 Sale Price
47% Off
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
Materials
Enamel
Nice Late 19th Century English Carved Nine Tube Longcase Grandfather Clock
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Nice Late 19th Century English Carved Nine Tube Longcase Grandfather Clock
The clock with an eight day movement and chiming on nine tubes. The very elaborate designed face with Ar...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Glass, Wood
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
Materials
Wood
19th C. Swedish Carved Pine Wood Clock Grandmother Grandfather Long Case Antique
Located in West Hollywood, CA
19th C. Swedish Carved Pine Wood Clock Grandmother Grandfather Long Case Antique . Freestanding hand carved pine wood clock with all the original mechanics and hardware , weights rack...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Metal
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 pagod...
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1820s British Regency Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
$3,793 Sale Price
28% Off
Mora Clock Swedish 1800s Antique Fryksdal 217cm Faux Wood Grain 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish mora clock from the 1800s in rare faux wood grain folk art finish finish and a superb detailed roman numeral face in good condition. Measures: 217 cm.
The clock is l...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Wood
$3,367 Sale Price
30% Off
19th Century Swedish Fryksdahl Painted Wood Floor Clock with Carved Crest
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 19th century Swedish Fryksdahl clock with shapely body and carved crown. This antique Fryksdahl clock from Sweden has fabulous trimming throughout, w...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Metal
Antique French Provincial Grandfather Clock, Circa 1870-1880
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French provincial grandfather clock, circa 1870-1880.
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Wood
Swedish Mora Clock "Norrland Model"
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Mora Clock "Norrland Model" 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
19th Century Swedish Case Clock
Located in Huntington, NY
A unique Swedish case clock in original blue and salmon color. The year 1837 can faintly be seen above the clock face. Remnants of 18th century color animations are affixed to the in...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass, Iron
Swedish Mora Clock "Norrland Model "
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Mora Clock "Norrland Model ". 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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1850s Swedish Country Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Wood
Swedish Antique Mora Clock Green Early 1800s 210m Åman Arboga A
Located in Lewes, England
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Pine
$3,367 Sale Price
50% Off
20th Century Tempus Fugit Grandfather Clock with a Chime
Located in Opole, PL
We present you this big, contemporary grandfather clock by the Tempus Fugit company, stylized as an antique item.
The clock has a chime...
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1980s German Vintage Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Hardwood
$2,636 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Long-Case Grandfather Clock, Sweden
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 19th century Swedish long-case clock with dry-scraped finish. This antique clock from Sweden, circa 1820s, is topped with a subtly raised and carved crest, atop a round-shaped head...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Wood
Swedish Mora Clock Kurbits Folk Art Early 1825 Scallop Top Rare Antique
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 Early Victorian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Pine
$2,838 Sale Price
62% Off
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
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Oak and Mahogany Grandfather Clock by W Prior, Skipton
Located in Suffolk, GB
An antique oak and mahogany grandfather clock by W Prior, Skipton with a swan-neck pediment and an attractively decorative arched painted dial with a date and seconds dial. It has a ...
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1860s English Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
Mora Clock 1800s Swedish Green Gold Antique Swedish Painted Gustavian A
Located in Lewes, England
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Pine
$3,243 Sale Price
40% Off
Antique Mora Clock Swedish 1800s Blue Gold
Located in Lewes, England
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Wood
$2,405 Sale Price
41% Off
Art Nouveau Terracotta Clock And Light With Muses, Goldscheider, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
This Art Nouveau terracotta sculpture clock and lamp was created around 1887 by the renowned Friedrich Goldscheider manufactory in Vienna.
The piece portrays an allegorical scene of...
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19th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Metal, Enamel
$5,603 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Swedish Case Clock
Located in Huntington, NY
A unique Swedish case clock. Tastefully repainted. Sold as a decorative piece, no mechanical guarantee. Weights, pendulum and key included.
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Metal, Brass
Swedish Mora Clock Turquoise Early 1800s Rydberg Antique
Located in Lewes, England
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Early 19th Century Swedish Early Victorian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Pine
$2,199 Sale Price
59% Off
Swedish Mora Clock Gustavian Model
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a rare Swedish Mora Clock Gustavian model.
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1850s Swedish Country Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Wood
18th Century Longcase Clock by Charles Rowbotham of Leicester
Located in Brussels, Brussels
A fine longclock from the end of the 18th century circa 1780 in oak by the watchmaker Charles Robotham of the city of Leicester
Very beautiful English clock
The clock has its o...
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18th Century British Georgian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Oak
Antique Jérémie Girod Grandfather Clock Porto and Coruña
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Jérémie Girod grandfather clock, Porto and Coruña. The structure is made of dark wood, with a polished finish and elegant lines. The upper part houses the circular dial with Roman nu...
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Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Metal
Edwardian Mahogany Grandmother Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
Edwardian mahogany Grandmother clock standing on a stepped base with inset roundel, break arch pediment with long trunk door.
Brass dial...
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1910s English Edwardian Vintage Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
English 17th century lacquered Morbier model pendulum clock with chinoiserie
Located in Torino, IT
Rare English pendulum clock, original and eighteenth-century period with chinoiserie decorations, in good condition, working mechanism, an object of great decorative impact and uniqu...
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1770s Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass
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.
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