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Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks For Sale
19th Century Swedish Painted White Mora Clock
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish 19th Century painted long case clock or Grandfather clock. This Scandinavian folk art clock is from the region of Småland, where the village of Lönshult is (see the name of t...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Pine, Paint

Chinoiserie Grandfather Clock, England, London, Mid-18th Century, Longcase Clock
By James Scholefield
Located in Greven, DE
Chinoiserie grandfather clock England (London) painted oak mid-18th century Dimensions: H × W × D: 236 × 48 × 24 cm Description: Antique English longcase clock with fine lacquer d...
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Mid-18th Century British Chinoiserie Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Oak

German 1960s Junghans Pendulum + Weights + Gong Wall Clock
Located in Krefeld, DE
Wall clock Design & produced by Junghans in 1960s. Brass metal and Teak wood. Mechanical movement and gong is in good working condition. Very nice gong but if you don't like it is po...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass

German 1960s Junghans Pendulum + Weights + Gong Wall Clock
Located in Krefeld, DE
Wall clock Design & produced by Junghans in 1960s. Brass metal and Teak wood. Mechanical movement and gong is in good working condition. Very nice gong but if you don't like it is po...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass

Antique 8 Day Tall Case Grandfather Clock Automaton Andrew Rich Bridgewater 1820
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique Georgian Regency period tall case 8 day inlaid mahogany grandfather clock with a rocking figure of Old Father Time, by Andrew Rich of Bridgwater Somerset, circa 1820. The clock is made of the finest figured flame mahogany & inlaid with satinwood stringing, the clock hood with twin arched 'swan's neck' pediment with brass rosettes & a central brass urn shaped finial. The hood door is flanked by a pair of turned columns with gilt brass capitals & bases, the door enclosing a painted dial with gilding & floral spandrel panels. The clock having an unsul feature of a winged Old Father Time, holding his scythe he rocks backwards & forwards in unison with the pendulum. The dial with black Roman numerals and having a seconds dial and also a calendar dial, the clock is signed to the center "Rich Bridgwater" (a prosperous historic coastal town & port in the Somerset area of the Southwest of England). The trunk of the case with carved 'ropetwist' pilasters, the door & base inlaid with satinwood stringing, the clock is raised on bracket feet. The clock has an eight day mechanism & strikes the hours on a mellow sounding bell, the clock chime can be silenced by not winding the chime arbor, original pendulum & weights, winding key is present. The clock is in excellent antique condition & has just been professionally cleaned and overhauled by a professional clocksmith, it keeps very good time, this elegant antique tall case clock...
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1820s English Georgian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Mahogany, Satinwood

18th Century Dutch Grandfather Clock, Calendar and Moonphases, Amsterdam 1760-70
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Amsterdam grandfather clock with alarm, calendar and moon phase Amsterdam Walnut root and others circa 1760 Dimensions: H x W x D...
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1760s Dutch Louis XV Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Walnut

Antique George III Mahogany Longcase Clock Signed Charles Shuckburgh, London
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine antique George lll all original longcase clock signed Charles Shuckburgh of London having a brass arched dial, silvered chapter ring, subsidiary dial, original hands, 8 day move...
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18th Century English George III Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Other

19th Century Original Blue Painted Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique Swedish Mora Grandfather clock with original blue painted finish. The monogram indicates this clock was likely a wedding or dowry present. Pine longcase with original folk a...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Pine, Paint

Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Swedish Mora clock dated 1854 with hand painted floral details. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights and a bell chime on the hour. Width:51cm / 20.1" Depth: 21...
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1850s Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood

Froxfield Clock, Black Oak
Located in London, GB
The Froxfield clock in Black Oak. A unique limited edition floor clock created by Comitti designer Edmund Barker using selected timbers and contemporary styling. The design is inspir...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Steel

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

Antique Mahogany 8 Day Painted Face Longcase Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding antique mahogany 8 day painted face longcase clock signed Johnson Knaresboro with a swan-neck pediment with original brass finials. This a stunning piece, very decorative...
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1850s English Victorian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass

Antique Georgian Long Case Grandfather Clock Higgs & Evans London Spanish Market
By Robert and Peter Higgs of London
Located in Portland, OR
A fabulous investment quality antique George III Flame mahogany & gilt bronze eight day movement tall case grandfather clock, by Robert & Peter Higgs & David Evans, made for the Span...
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1770s English George III Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique George III Quality Brass Face Oak Longcase Clock by William Lister
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III quality brass face oak longcase clock by William Lister having a quality oak case with an arched top, two turned columns, ...
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Early 1800s English George III Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass

19th Century Mahogany Astronomical Regulator Clock With Mercury Pendulum
Located in Long Branch, NJ
19th Century Mahogany Astronomical Regulator Clock With Mercury Pendulum Dimensions : 73" Tall X 16.5" Wide X 10" Deep This astronomical clock...
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19th Century British Regency Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Mahogany

Early 20th Century carved mahogany long case clock by Maples & Co of London
Located in Martlesham, GB
A magnificent and excellent quality early 20th Century mahogany long case clock by Maples & co of London, having a fabulous carved mahogany case incorporating various carved shell, l...
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1910s British Edwardian Vintage Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Mahogany

Antique Country Long Case Clock in Rococo Style from Sweden with Original Paint
Located in Kramfors, SE
Country long case clock in rococo style from northern Sweden. This clock is a genuine antique from around the 1820s. The carved wooden decor is original and the paint is also origina...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Pine

Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Swedish Mora clock from the 1960's in original wood. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights and a bell chime on the hour. Width: 56cm / 22.0" Depth: 16.5cm / 6.5...
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood

A Large Italian Carved Figural Long Case Clock
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Large Italian Fruitwood Carved Figural Long Case Clock. In the Italian Rococo style, Hand Carved "Liberty Style" with a female holding flowers and surrounded by 3 Cherub/Angels. A ...
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Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Fruitwood

Orologio a Pendolo in Legno Laccato Style barocco veneziano 700
Located in Cantù, IT
Meraviglioso Orologio a Pendolo in Legno Laccato Style barocco veneziano 700 provenienza villa reale lago maggiore produzione mice versailles anni 6...
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1790s Baroque Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood

Mid 19th century Swedish pine long case mora clock
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century Swedish pine long case mora clock circa 1850. Large Swedish long case mora clock, presented in scraped back paint. Scraped back down to reveal a partial colour of ...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Metal

Antique Genuine Long Case Clock, Swedish Blue Country Rococo Style Mora Clock
Located in Kramfors, SE
Genuine Swedish long case clock from Hälsingland. The clock is genuine and honest with a traditionally hand-made case with a rococo shape. Made in Swedish pine with the original blue...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Pine

19th Century Classic Swedish Rococo Long Case Clock
Located in Kramfors, SE
Classic Swedish long-case clock from the province Medelpad in Northern Sweden. Made around 1820 with the classic rococo shape with hand carved wood dec...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Pine

Antique Original Clock Cabinet from Sweden, Hand-Crafted Untouched Veneered Elm
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish antique clock cabinet made during the early to mid 1800s, circa 1820 to 1840. The cabinet is veneered and waxed elm. The lower cabinet is...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Elm

Antique 19th Century Early American Seth Thomas Tall Case Grandfather Clock
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful Seth Thomas long case clock, circa first half 19th century. Features an American poplar case in Early American styling with an open pediment, c...
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Early 19th Century American Colonial Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Poplar

Antique Louis XVI Style Malachite Gilt Bronze Tallcase Clock After Riesener
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent antique (mid to late 19th century) tallcase grandfather clock after the original French Louis XVI period design by Jean-Henri Riesener (1734-1806), with finely cast ormol...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Malachite, Bronze

French 19th Century Tall Case Clock
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This French 19th century banjo shaped case clock is an eye catching piece in any space. Topped by an ornately carved cornice above the dial faced door. Supported by an intricate bras...
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Metal, Brass, Bronze, Iron

French 19th Century Louis XV style longcase clock.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
This exquisite 19th-century French Louis XV style long case clock features intricate ormolu mountings that highlight its elegance. Adorned with finely detailed floral motifs and cher...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Ormolu

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

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Brass, Enamel

Antique George III Quality Mahogany 8 Day Longcase Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III quality mahogany 8 day longcase clock having a quality mahogany case with a swan neck pediment, turned columns, mahogany and glass arched shaped door opening to re...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Other

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

Late 18th Century Liege Burled Walnut Tall Case Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
A stately late 18th century Belgian, Liege, tall case clock case having a period Black Forest clock workings with wooden enameled dial and hand-painted fruit decoration, the original...
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Late 18th Century Belgian Black Forest Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Bronze, Enamel, Iron

Vintage Howard Miller Grandfather Clock, Westminster Chime - 78" High
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Howard Miller Cameron 610-185 Grandfather Clock This floor clock features glass panels on three sides of the case, an urn finial, and the polished brass pendulum. The case locks wit...
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20th Century American Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Walnut

Antique Tiffany & Co. Victorian Carved Case Clock
Located in Oakwood, GA
Monumental Victorian Carved Case Clock from Tiffany & Co. circa 1880. Topped with Cherubs. a combination of C and S scrolls carve along the glass door which is flanked by Cherubs, th...
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Glass, Wood

Unique Hand Carved Black Forest Tree Trunk Grandfather or Longcase Clock w. Bear
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning clock for the collectors of very rare and truly stylish Black Forest antiques. Tree trunk design longcase or grandfather clocks are a rare find and this 6.5 feet tall specimen could hardly be in better condition. All handcrafted and hand carved in the first half of the 1900s this wonderfully naturalistic tree trunk floor clock is the perfect home decoration for anyone with a nature or Black Forest inspired room or interior. This finest workmanship antique comes with the original dial face, weights and pendulum and they all have the same wonderful leaf and flower patterns that complement the tree or forest theme of this work-of-art tall clock. The natural aging of the carved wood has also grown this clock its stunning patina, making it even more of a gem to enjoy and to look at. The large door comes with the original, antique and perfectly beveled glass window which makes this unique clock...
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Early 20th Century European Black Forest Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass, Iron

19th Century Mahogany Wood Long Case Clock
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid-19th century William Fullerton mahogany wood case long case clock. The case clock is in good antique condition with visible wear appropriate consistent with age / use. The clock ...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Mahogany

Antique Georgian Scottish Orkney Island Tall Case 8 day Grandfather Clock 1810
Located in Portland, OR
A fine & rare antique Georgian Scottish inlaid mahogany eight day tall case grandfather clock, by Patrick Bews, Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, circa 1810. Just professionally serviced and overhauled by a professional clock-smith. This very rare antique clock...
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1810s Scottish Georgian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass

Garniture-Clock And Pair Of Candelabra
Located in Porto, PT
This elegant garniture set, composed of a central clock and a pair of matching candelabra, was created in 19th-century Europe and reflects the refinement and decorative taste of the ...
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19th Century Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Metal

Garniture-Clock And Pair Of Candelabra
Garniture-Clock And Pair Of Candelabra
$750 Sale Price / set
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18th Century German Grandfather Clock
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid 18th century walnut wood framed German 8-Day Grandfather clock. The tall case clock featured a dark walnut case with flared base, hood with half-columns and turned finials. Iron ...
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1750s German Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass

19th Century Johann Wien 90 Day Regulator Clock
Located in Tarry Town, NY
19th century hand carved oak case with carved capitals on full length waist columns and bracket feet, 90 day brass time only movement with deadbeat escapement and maintaining power t...
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1880s German Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass

"Cronos" Grand Saloon Pendola in Mirror by Fratelli Tosi Murano
Located in Murano Venezia, IT
This marvelous and luxurious Grand Saloon clock named "Cronos" after the Greek God of Time, has mounted on a walnut-colored varnished wooden case with 24 Kt gold leaf frames a mechan...
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2010s Italian Art Deco Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Mirror, Murano Glass, Giltwood

Howard Miller Limited-Edition Grandfather Clock
Located in MC Leansville, NC
This Howard Miller Limited-Edition Grandfather Clock is an exquisite timepiece that showcases meticulous craftsmanship and ornate detail. The stately case, carved from rich wood, fea...
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Early 2000s American Other Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Metal

Arne Hovmand-Olsen Grandfather Clock 1965 in Teak
Located in Handewitt, DE
Arne Hovmand-Olsen, conical shaped Grandfarher clock 1965. With brass hands and brass hour marks. Inside with shelfes. Made in teak.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass

Antique Art-Deco Grandfather Clock
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Tall case clock, Deco. The circular dial with classic Roman numerals is set into the top of the cabinet, slightly arched, giving it a touch of softness within the sobriety of the who...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Metal

1940's American Paint Decorated Grandmother's/Pencil Clock
By Colonial Furniture Company
Located in Morristown, NJ
20th c., USA, a paint decorated Grandmother's/Pencil clock with the dial marked "Colonial", circa 1940, Colonial Manufacturing Co., Zeeland, Michigan. Hand painted in Adams style with floral designs and a Colonial scene on the central cartouche. The front door opens to reveal a storage space for umbrellas, walking sticks and the like. This is a whimsical, fun and useful decorative piece. Colonial Manufacturing Company...
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1940s American American Colonial Vintage Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood, Paint

Modern Grandfather Clock by Howard Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
Modern grandfather clock by Howard Miller, chrome and Lucite.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Metal

Antique George III Quality 8 Day Oak Longcase Clock by Walker of Nantwich
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III quality 8 day oak longcase clock by Walker of Nantwich having a quality oak case crossbanded in mahogany, swan neck pediment, reeded columns to the hood, shaped do...
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19th Century English George III Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Oak

19th Century French Comtoise Grandfather Clock
By Alexandre Fournier
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century Country French comtoise, or grandfather clock, with polychrome painted pine case and embossed brass pendulum. Original seven day Morbier...
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass, Enamel

Large Biedermeier Longcase Clock in Cherrywood, Germany circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Elegant, tall Biedermeier longcase clock with a finely veneered cherrywood case. The slender middle section features a door with an octagonal panel. The base is highlighted by a gree...
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1820s German Biedermeier Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Cherry

Regency Mahogany Tall Case Clock By W. Ashford, London
Located in Essex, MA
With arched bonnet with brass finials over a convex glass bezel opening to a steel clock face. Newly cleaned and put in ready to go condition. The case with pendulum door. Weights, k...
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1810s English Regency Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass, Iron

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted Grandfather - Tall Case Clock
By Kahn
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" Clock, after the model attributed to Jean-...
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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

English George III 18th Century Japanned Tall Case Clock with Chinoiserie Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English George III period Chinoiserie parcel gilt and japanned tall case clock from the 18th century, with black paint and arched brass di...
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18th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass

French 19th Century Painted Case Clock
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This French 19th Century banjo shaped case clock is an eye-catching piece in any space. Topped by a smartly carved cornice above the dial face door. Supported by an intricate brass r...
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19th Century French Other Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Metal, Brass, Iron

Antique Mora Clock 1849
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Antique Swedish Mora clock dated 1849 in brown with hand painted traditional Swedish floral details and clockmakers initials on face AAL. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum...
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Early 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood

French Louis XVI Tall Case Clock, C1800, Also Called “St Nicolas-Clock”
Located in valatie, NY
French Louis XVI tall case clock, c1800. They also are referred to as “St Nicolas-Clock” because they were made around the village Saint Nicolas d'Aliermont in Normandy. The oak case...
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Early 19th Century Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass

1822 Swedish Folk Art Tall Case Clock with Original Paint
Located in Atlanta, GA
A striking example of Swedish folk art, this tall case clock dated 1822 is a celebration of craftsmanship and color. Retaining its untouched original painted surface, the case is ado...
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19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood

Monumental 19th Century Ormolu Mounted Onyx & Marble Longcase Grandfather Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A monumental architectural French 19th century neoclassical Revival gilt bronze mounted beige and red onyx longcase grandfather clock. The very impressive clock-case surmounted by a figure of seated Classical male figure...
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Early 1900s French Neoclassical Revival Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Onyx, Marble, Bronze

17th Century Regency Clock and Console Table
Located in Cantù, IT
A clock and console table in the style of Louis XIV made by parisian cabinet maker Lessure who specilised in the reproduction of statues of horses. He ...
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17th Century Italian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass

French 19th Century Regence Style Ormolu & Kingwood Grandfather Tall Case Clock
By Charles Cressent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and palatial French 19th century Regence style figural ormolu-mounted kingwood and tulipwood floral marquetry long-case regulator, after a Model by Charles Cressent (Fren...
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19th Century French Regency Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Chrome Standing Grandfather Tall Clock Étagère Shelving
Located in Wayne, NJ
Modern chrome standing open grandfather fall clock étagère. This modern clock has three shelves, two in glass and the bottom is black. It has an inner do...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Other

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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