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Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks For Sale
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
Materials
Brass
18th century oak longcase clock by James Draycot Wells
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
18th century oak longcase clock by james draycot wells, circa 1790.
Excellent quality golden oak longcase clock. Second hand dial, date and baring the makers disc at the top.
Hood ...
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Swedish Mora clock dated 1845 with hand painted Swedish floral details and clock maker initials on face 'AAJ' and 'Mora'. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights a...
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18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Wood
$2,500
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
Materials
Pine, Paint
$1,590 / item
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
Materials
Oak
Antique Mora Clock 1848
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Antique Swedish Mora clock in green with hand painted floral details and clockmakers initials on face AAL and twon where the clock was made 'Mora'. Working Longcase clock mechanism o...
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18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Wood
$2,600
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
Materials
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
Materials
Wood
Rare 1820s Swedish Mora Clock with Original Paint and Mechanism
Located in Atlanta, GA
Unlock the quiet poetry of time with this rare genuine Mora clock from Northern Sweden, crafted circa 1820. Fashioned from solid pine, its curvaceous form showcases the elegance of S...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Wood, Pine
George III mahogany 8 day longcase clock - Benjamin Peers, Chester
Located in Altrincham, GB
George III mahogany 8 day longcase clock - Benjamin Peers, Chester - arched hood swan neck pediment and finial, the 13 inch painted dial with Roman and Arabic numerals, seconds dial,...
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Late 18th Century George III Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Swedish Mora clock dated 1870 with hand painted Swedish floral details. Inscription inside the clock and initial of clock maker: APL and vilage of Mora. Working Longcase clock mechan...
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18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Wood
$2,500
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
Materials
Other
$10,473 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Materials
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
Materials
Walnut
"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
Materials
Mirror, Murano Glass, Giltwood
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Tall Case Closk
Located in Mckinney, TX
An exquisite Swedish tall case clock boasting a rounded crown and clean lines, complemented by a dry-scraped finish. The clock retains its original blue-green and alabaster paint wit...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Iron
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
Materials
Brass
$4,655 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Materials
Brass
$5,373 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Materials
Brass
$4,332 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze, Iron
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
Materials
Steel
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
Materials
Other
$6,415 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Materials
Poplar
$1,350 Sale Price
25% Off
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
Materials
Fruitwood
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
Materials
Pine, Paint
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
Materials
Wood
$2,000
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
Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Swedish Mora clock from the 1960's in original colour with painted floral decoration. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights and a bell chime on the hour.
Width:...
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Wood
$2,400
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
Materials
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
Materials
Elm
Froxfield Clock, Elm
Located in London, GB
The Froxfield clock in Elm.
A unique limited edition floor clock created by Comitti designer Edmund Barker using selected timbers and contemporary styling. The design is inspired by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Steel
$9,825
Gustavian Tallcase Clock
Located in Greenwich, CT
An elegant tall-case Gustavian clock having an imposing bonnet with an three-finial arched cornice on a sinuous bombe body with shaped door and narrow waist over a curved plinth, all...
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Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Wood
$18,500
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
Materials
Pine
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
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Iron
$2,320 Sale Price
39% Off
Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Swedish Mora clock from the 1960's in original colour with painted floral decoration. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights and a bell chime on the hour.
Width:...
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Wood
$2,000
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
Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Antique Swedish Mora clock from the 1800's. Original paint; grey with gold detailing. Not function tested.
Measures: Width:58cm / 22.8"
Depth: 20cm / 7.8"
Height: 215cm / 84.6".
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Birch
$2,200
Tall Case Clock, Bristol, England, circa 1830, Victorian
Located in Darmstadt, DE
The case of the grandfather clock is made of mahogany and was possibly made by the watchmaker Nathaniel Edgecombe. The clock is from Bristol England, circa 1830.
+ The ship in the d...
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Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Nutwood, Spruce
$6,902 Sale Price
34% Off
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
Materials
Mahogany
Large Industrial Double Sided Railway or Factory Clock from Pragotron, 1960s
By Pragotron
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This large double sided railway or factory clock was produced by Pragotron, in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. The piece features a grey metal body and a clear glass cover. T...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Iron
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
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Oak
$4,874 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Materials
Brass, 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
Materials
Walnut
Fine Antique George III Inlaid Mahogany Eight Day Longcase Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine antique George III inlaid mahogany eight day longcase clock having a shaped swan neck pediment above an arched glass and mahogany door flanked by reeded columns, satinwood inlai...
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19th Century English George III Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
$5,099 Sale Price
20% Off
Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Swedish Mora clock from the 1960's in original colour. Off white with pink highlighting. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights and a bell chime on the hour.
Wid...
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Wood
$2,000
Antique Mora Clock 1782
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Antique Swedish Mora clock in blue with hand painted floral details and the date of the clock 1782 painted on the body. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights and...
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17th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Wood
$2,600
Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Swedish Mora clock with hand painted decorative floral details and clockmakers initials BEOS. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights and a bell chime on the hour....
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18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Wood
$3,000
Antique Swedish Gustavian Longcase Clock
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique gustavian long case clock in painted pine from Sweden. The clock has a hand carved decor in wood with older paint from the late 1800s. The paint has become slightly distresse...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Pine
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
Materials
Malachite, Bronze
Antique Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Antique Swedish Mora clock in blue with hand painted details. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights and a bell chime on the hour.
Width: 60cm / 23.6"
Depth: 23c...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Wood
$2,200
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
Materials
Wood
$23,208 Sale Price
50% Off
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
Materials
Birch
$12,000
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
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Ormolu
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
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Wood
$2,400
Late 19th Century Tiger Oak Horner Tall Case Grandfather Clock Elliot Movement
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Late 19th Century Tiger Oak Horner Tall Case Grandfather Clock Elliot Movement
Dimensions : 24" Wide X 17.5" Deep X 105.25" Tall
This stunning Grandfather clock was made in the lat...
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1890s American Victorian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass
Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Swedish Mora clock from the 1960's in original colour and gold detailing. Hand carved detail ad hand painted floral decoration. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 wei...
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Wood
$2,400
Fine and Rare 18th century Shenandoah Valley clock likely by Davis & Frye
Located in Richmond, VA
Fine and rare inlaid late 18th century Shenandoah Valley of Virginia walnut tall case clock, likely made by Jacob Fry and dial painted by Caleb Davis of Woodstock, VA.
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1790s American Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
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...
Category
1880s German 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.
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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