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Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Swedish Mora clock from 1830 in original colour. Cream with hand painted floral detailing. Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights and a bell chime. This Mora clock conta...
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Swedish Gustavian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Wood
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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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Ormolu
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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Swedish Gustavian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Iron
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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English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass, Steel
Antique Georgian Tall Case 8 Day Grandfather Calendar Clock Carved Oak Case 1780
Located in Portland, OR
A very good 18th century early George III 8 day tall carved oak case grandfather clock, Gulielmus (William) Dickinson & George Brownless, of Staindrop Village, County Durham, England...
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English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass
18th Century inlaid mahogany long case clock by William Underwood
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
18th century inlaid mahogany long case clock by William Underwood of London circa 1760.
Excellent quality clock by renowned london maker william underwood circa 1760. Second hand di...
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English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass
Grandfather Clock
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Grandfather Clock, Isaac Hewlett, Bristol.
A fine quality Bristol longcase clock with 12-inch square brass dial with black Roman and Arabic numerals, day of the month, inscribed ''Is...
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English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Blue Swedish Baroque Long Case Clock
Located in Kramfors, SE
Blue baroque long case clock from the mid to late 18th century, between 1770 and 1790. The clock is Swedish and made from Swedish pine with the original blue paint as well as the aut...
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Swedish Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Pine
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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British Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paint
Outstanding Quality Antique George III Oak & Burr Oak Brass Face Longcase Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique George III oak and burr oak brass face longcase clock by William Frening, Suning having an outstanding quality case with a long door, turned columns to ...
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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass
Late 18th Century English Longcase Clock with Moonphases, Manchester, circa 1780
Located in Greven, DE
Late 18th Century English Grandfather Clock with Moonphases
England (Manchester)
Mahogany
second half of 18th century
Dimensio...
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English Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
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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Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Birch
Georgian Mahogany Gothic Style Tall Case Clock with Moon Phase Dial
Located in Milford, NH
A fine English Georgian Gothic style tall case clock, its bonnet with a swan’s neck broken arch pediment with Battersea enamel oval polychrome urn accents surmounting scrolled fabric...
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English Gothic Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Metal, Brass
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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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass
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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German Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass
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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Swedish Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Enamel
18th Century Swedish Mora Clock
Located in Houston, TX
An 18th century Swedish Mora clock is a tall, freestanding clock that originated in the Mora region of Sweden. It typically features a...
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Swedish Gustavian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Metal
18th Century Oak Longcase Clock From Belgium
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Superb 18th century oak floor clock from the city of namurNamur (belgium)
Very beautiful finely carved clock in superb condition with its original mechanism
Very beautiful dial of ...
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Belgian Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Oak
George II Japan Painted Tall Case Clock
Located in Huntington, NY
George II Japan painted tall case clock
This Yellow chinoiserie japan painted tall case clock with
It’s origanal 8 day movement with date & s...
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English George II Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass
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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English Chinoiserie Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass
MID-18th CENTURY TUSCAN TOWER CLOCK
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant tower clock made of poplar and chestnut wood, covered in fruit wood. Made in Tuscany, the clock reflects the classic style of the mid-18th century, when the mechanisms were p...
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Iron
Magnificent 18th Century Striking Dutch Amsterdam Longcase Clock
Located in Warsaw, PL
An impressive Dutch longcase clock with a burr walnut veneered oak case, signed on the chapter ring F. VAN CEULEN UTRECHT. The hood of this clock ...
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French Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Wood
Magnificent Antique George II Brass Face Red Walnut Longcase Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
This is a magnificent example of a George II brass face red walnut longcase clock. The hood having and elegant broken swan-neck pediment and bras...
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English George II Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass
Walnut longcase Clock Langley Bradley
Located in Folkestone, GB
An very fine quality burr walnut longcase clock from the Quenn Anne period with exceptionally well patinated case. With moulded stepped cornice above a fretwork border and silvered d...
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English Queen Anne Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Walnut
Importante monumentale pendola Foresta Nera con calendario, suoneria e 19 automi
Located in Milano, IT
Importante e monumentale pendola della Foresta Nera, unica nel suo genere, con calendario, suoneria delle ore e dei quarti e 19 automi che compiono 24 movimenti.
Cassa in legno lacc...
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German Neoclassical Revival Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass, Iron
Fine 18th Century Queen Anne Burr Walnut Eight-Day Longcase Clock
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Early 18th-Century Burr Walnut Longcase Clock, Circa 1705-1710. England
This magnificent early 18th-century English longcase clock exemplifies exceptional craftsmanship and timeless...
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English Queen Anne Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass
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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English Antique 18th Century and Earlier 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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English Chinoiserie Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Wood
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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British Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Steel
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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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Other
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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Swedish Gustavian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass, Iron
Antique George III Quality Eight Day Brass Face Oak Longcase Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III quality eight day brass face oak longcase clock having an attractive shaped top with an inlaid shell, oak glazed door flanked by two reeded columns with brass capi...
Category
English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass
Antique Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Antique Swedish Mora clock 1800's in off-white with gold hand painted intricate detailing. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights and a bell chime on the hour.
W...
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Swedish Gustavian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Wood
French Louis XV Period Walnut Longcase Clock from the Rhône Valley, circa 1760
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French mid-18th century Louis XV period walnut longcase grandfather clock from the Rhône Valley. This French tall walnut clock features a rectangular head topped with a bonnet pedi...
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French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Metal
18th Century Grandfather Clock "Liverpool Made Case" from the George III Times
Located in Opole, PL
18th Century Grandfather Clock "Liverpool Made Case" from the George III Times
The case is a traditional Liverpool made one, as Liverpool cases of that period are probably the fines...
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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
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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French French Provincial Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass, Bronze
French 18th Century Coromandel and Ormolu Grandfather Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A magnificent large scale French 18th century Coromandel and ormolu Grandfather Clock, by André Furet. This very unique and high quality clock is raised by rectangular base with a li...
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French Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
Antique Dutch Marquetry "Pieter Paulus" Amsterdam Grandfather Clock, Circa 1730.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Dutch Marquetry Grandfather Clock, Dial and Movement made by Pieter Paulus, Amsterdam, Circa 1720-1740.
Category
Dutch Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Satinwood, Walnut
18th Century George III Period Mahogany Longcase Clock by Henry Hindley of York
Located in London, GB
A George III Period Mahogany Longcase Clock
In the Chinese Chippendale Style
By Henry Hindley of York
A fine eighteenth century timepiece, the mahogany case designed in the very fa...
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English Chippendale Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
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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English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Wood
Georgian Walnut Tall Case Clock by Thomas Smith of Norwich
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine 8 day tall case clock by Thomas Smith of Norwich, the three original giltwood urn finials over arched hood having molded cornice, the brass dial with engraved boss reading "Tho’s Smith - Norwich" the dial with second dial and calendar ring...
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English George II Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass
American Walnut Tall Case Clock by Solomon Gorgas
Located in Essex, MA
By Solomon Gorgas. Lancaster Co. Pennsylvania. Works just cleaned and in good working order. With arched bonnet with pinwheel inlay in the scrolls. Glazed door opening to enameled wo...
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American Federal Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Metal, 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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European Gustavian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Wood
Standing Clock Regulator Styl England 18th Century
Located in Warsaw, PL
This imposing regulator clock is a testament to the precision and artistry of English horology during the 18th century. Designed for accuracy and often used in workshops, observatories, and other settings where precise timekeeping was paramount, the regulator represents a significant advancement in clockmaking technology.
The clock features a characteristic tall case, likely crafted from a fine hardwood such as mahogany or walnut. The case may be adorned with decorative elements such as marquetry or brass accents, adding to its visual appeal. The clock face, often made of enamel, likely displays Roman numerals and finely crafted hands, possibly with subsidiary dials for seconds or other functions.
The movement within the clock is likely of high quality, featuring intricate mechanisms designed for precision and reliability. The use of high-quality materials and meticulous craftsmanship ensures both functionality and aesthetic appeal.
This regulator clock stands as a testament to the ingenuity and craftsmanship of 18th-century English clockmakers. It would make a significant addition to any collection of fine horological instruments or serve as a captivating conversation piece in a study or library.
-There are functions such as seconds, minutes, hours, and only the month
- Music box with 8 tracks...
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French Other Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Wood
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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English George I Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass, Steel
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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French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Dutch 'Utrecht' Longcase or Grandfather Clock by W.V. Dadelbeek
By W.V. Dadelbeek
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A walnut, burr-walnut and inlaid Dutch longcase clock by W.V Dadelbeek, Utrecht. The case of typical form, trunk door with feather banding, bombe ...
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Dutch Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Walnut
Late 18th Century Figural Dutch Marquetry Tall Case Grandfather Clock
Located in Long Branch, NJ
This stunning tall case clock was made in the Netherlands in the late 18th century. The case is magnificently inlaid and the top of hood has two angels on each side with a carving of...
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Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass
Oak Cased Grandfather Clock by Benjamin Lamprey, Burford
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Benjamin Lamprey Long Case Clock.
A wonderful Grandfather clock by the Cotswold clock maker Benjamin Lamprey, Burford. A mid-18th century oak longcase clock with 11-inch square bras...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Oak
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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Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Wood
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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English George II Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Walnut
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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British Charles II Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass, Steel
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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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass
18th Century Antique Walnut Longcase Clock by Daniel Delander of London
By Daniel Delander
Located in Devon, GB
This superb George I period antique longcase clock by Daniel Delander is cased in highly figured walnut veneer of lovely colour and patina. Standing on a double plinth there is a panelled base and moulded trunk door. The pull forward hood is flanked by quarter columns with brass capitals. The case retains the original caddy top surmounted by two finials.
The square dial has an applied chapter ring with cherubin spandrels. The dial centre is finely matted with an engraved date aperture and subsidiary seconds dial. The original blued steel hands appear to be original and are finely wrought and pierced.
The movement is of eight day duration striking the hours on a single bell
Daniel Delander worked with Thomas Tompion...
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British George I Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Walnut
18th Century Chippendale Tall Case Clock with Rocking Ship Automaton
Located in Essex, MA
IRISH TALL-CASE CLOCK BY WILLIAM HERON
Late 18th Century
Mahogany case, the bonnet with a scrolled broken arch pediment and the trunk with quarter columns. Rocking ship movement in...
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Northern Irish Chippendale Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass, Iron
French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Oak Grandfather Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant Danish 18th century Louis XVI period oak grandfather clock. The clock is raised by fine bun feet below a mottled finally carved foliate band. The case displays one doo...
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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Oak
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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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Oak
George III Mahogany Longcase Clock by John Allam
Located in Astoria, NY
George III Figured Mahogany Longcase Clock by John Allam, circa 1780, of architectural form, the 12 in. brass dial with silvered chapter ring, seconds ring and oval plaque signed Joh...
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British Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
Unique 18th-Century Grandfather Clocks and Other Antique Longcase Clocks for Sale on 1stDibs
Antique 18th-century 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.
The three kinds of longcase clocks 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 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 18th-century grandfather clock or other 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 — whether it’s the Howard Miller Clock Company, Hermle, Seth Thomas Clock Company or another clockmaker — may be an easy way to learn about the history of your clock.
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