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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Original Painted Swedish Mora Clock
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a 100% Original painted Swedish Mora clock. The style of this clock is called a "MOREEN" this clock was made by Sven Nilsson Morin. He made his clocks from 1789-1810. I offer...
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Swedish Country Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Pine
Longcase Clock, 18th Century
Located in London, GB
An 18th Century Longcase Clock
The case with broken-arch top and stepped caddy, cresting above foliate frets and simulated tortoiseshell h...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Long Case Clock
Located in Kramfors, SE
Northern Swedish rococo long case clock. The shape of the case is rococo and the expression is unique for the area Jämtland in Sweden. Made by hand during the late 1700s in pine with...
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Swedish Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Pine
19th Century Swedish Rococo Tall Case Clock with Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Rococo tall case clock from Boden Norrbotten, Northern Sweden. Made in wood. Nice details and carvings in shape of flowers and leav...
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Swedish Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Pine
Magnificent 18th Century Striking Dutch Amsterdam Burl Walnut Longcase Clock
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
An impressive Dutch longcase clock with a burr walnut veneered oak case, signed on the chapter ring Pieter Brandt Amsterdam, c. 1745-50. The hood ...
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Dutch Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Walnut, Burl
George III Mahogany Regulator Clock
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A Regulator clock by William Chisholm, London. Baillie has no record of the maker but by the design of its original case, we believe it to be late 18th century circa 1790. The 8 day ...
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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
George III Longcase Clock by Robert Wood, circa 1795, London
By ROBERT WOOD OF LONDON (c.1790-1825)
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Fine quality Georgian grandfather clock, having arched, silvered dial signed by Robert Wood, London with rocking ship automaton set in the painted estuary, seconds and date subsidiar...
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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
French Provincial Walnut Grandfather Clock
Located in Queens, NY
French Provincial (Mid-18th Century) walnut grandfather clock with fruitwood inlay and fluted sides. (Not working)
Not Working. Clock face is slightly misaligned
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French Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Glass, Walnut
George III Mahogany Longcase Clock by William Taylor of Whitehaven, Cumbria
Located in Essex, MA
William Taylor lived 1738 till 1801. Beautiful case with unusual fret carved sides of case. The carved broken arched pediment with carved rosettes and trailing vine, reverse glass pa...
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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century French Louis XV Carved Oak Tall Case Clock from Normandy
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, antique long case clock was crafted in Normandy, France, circa 1780. The tall grandfather clock stands on a straight bottom plint...
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French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Oak
18th Century Antique Walnut Longcase Clock by Jonathan Lowndes of London
By Jonathan Lowndes
Located in Devon, GB
A fine Queen Anne period, early 18th century walnut hour-striking longcase clock by this well-known London clockmaker.
The molded case is veneered with beautifully figured walnut, the herringbone cross-banded rectangular trunk door has raised convex moldings. The flat-top hood has a finely pierced-wood soundfret below the overhanging cornice and brass capped columns either side of the dial.
The 12in square...
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British Queen Anne Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Walnut
George III Adam and Eve Automaton Longcase Clock
By James Fenton
Located in New Orleans, LA
A majestic specimen of English clockmaking, this important longcase clock by London clockmaker James Fenton features an exceptional Adam and Eve automaton above the dial. Longcase ti...
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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century Antique Mahogany Quarter-Striking Longcase Clock by John Waldron
Located in Devon, GB
This superb George III longcase clock is veneered throughout with patinated figured mahogany of excellent colour. The base, trunk with openin...
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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass
Scottish Mahogany Swan Neck Satinwood Patera Inlaid Tall Case Clock, Circa 1780
By Charles Campbell
Located in Charleston, SC
Scottish mahogany eight day tall case clock with three sphere brass finials, a swan neck satinwood inlay patera pediment, intricately carved fretwork, over an arched door with flanki...
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Scottish Regency Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass, Steel
18th Century Longcase Clock by Charles Rowbotham of Leicester
Located in Brussels, Brussels
A fine longclock from the end of the 18th century circa 1780 in oak by the watchmaker Charles Robotham of the city of Leicester
Very beautiful English clock
The clock has its o...
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British Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Oak
Fine Georgian Longcase Clock by Collier, Eccles
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4734 fine quality Georgian, mahogany, moon phase grandfather clock, having original enamelled dial signed Collier, Eccles with subsidiar...
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English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
Historic antique English grandfather clock, mahogany, 18th century.
Located in Berlin, DE
Historic antique English grandfather clock, mahogany, 18th century.
English grandfather clock, 18th century, mahogany veneer with b...
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English Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass
Antique 18th C Comtoise French Provincial Fruitwood Grandfather Long Case Clock
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Comtoise French Provincial Fruitwood Grandfather Long Case Clock
Additional information:
Materials: Fruitwood
Please note that this item contains materials that are legally...
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French Provincial Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Fruitwood
18th Cent. Chinoiserie Tall Case Clock with Faux Tortoiseshell and British Ship
Located in Charleston, SC
Incredible 18th century chinoiserie tall case clock with faux tortoiseshell and scenes included figures, ho-ho birds, and a British ship. Remarkable lacquer work. Clock is signed Tho...
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English Chinoiserie Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Oak, Lacquer
18th Century Swedish Rococo Clock
Located in Allerum, SE
Unusually large 18th century Swedish tall case clock. Dry scraped and retouched with great patination. ca 1770 Sweden.
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Swedish Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Pine
English Chestnut and Mahogany Tall Case Clock. John Coates, London, Circa 1750
By John Coates
Located in Charleston, SC
English Chestnut and Mahogany tall case clock with broken arch pediment, floral rosettes, original brass urn finials, dolphin and figural ormolu face, original arched hood with glass door, cross banded...
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English George II Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass
18th Century Antique Burr-Yew Longcase Clock by John Stephens of London
By John Stephens
Located in Devon, GB
A George II period, antique eight day longcase clock of smaller size with unusual burr-yew case.
The moulded case is veneered with...
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English George II Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Yew
Wonderful English 18th-19th Century Red Chinoiserie Grandfather Clock
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
English late 18th-early 19th century red chinoiserie grandfathers clock. Brass dial inscribed Jan Chater. Working condition. Beautiful detail and paint. Wonderful condition.
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English Chinoiserie Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Metal
Swedish Black Lacquered and Gilt Chinoiserie Tall Case Clock, Lanner, Circa 1775
By Josua Lanner
Located in Charleston, SC
Swedish black lacquered and gilt Chinoiserie tall case clock with arched decorative floral hood, flanking finials, turned bulbous columns, ormolu and steel engraved face, figural flo...
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Swedish Gustavian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Ormolu, Steel
Antique English George III Flamed Mahogany John Scott Grandfather Clock Ca. 1780
By John Scott, London
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English London Made George III Flamed Mahogany "John Scott" Grandfather Clock, Circa 1780.
Category
English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century Mahogany Longcase Clock by John Wood of Grantham
Located in Martlesham, GB
18th century mahogany longcase clock by John Wood of Grantham (known to be working from 1753-1797) an imposing mahogany clock wi...
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English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
English column clock hour and half-hour chime. FABIAN ROBIN London. 18th 18th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Antique English column clock with chime.
Long-stemmed case inlaid with fine woods in plant and bird motifs. Three beautiful metal pinnacles decorate the cymatium. Original glazing.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Metal
Swedish Gustavian Grey Painted Tall Case Clock
Located in Bradenton, FL
Incredibly rare Swedish Gustavian Neoclassical grey painted pine tall case clock, late 18th or early 19th century, having a circular hood surmounted by a cartouche, the face with Rom...
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Swedish Gustavian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Wood
English 17th century lacquered Morbier model pendulum clock with chinoiserie
Located in Torino, IT
Rare English pendulum clock, original and eighteenth-century period with chinoiserie decorations, in good condition, working mechanism, an object of great decorative impact and uniqu...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass
Fine Inlaid George III Longcase Clock with Automaton Movement, circa 1780
Located in Essex, MA
Exquisitely inlaid Georgian period 18th century longcase or grandfather clock.
Original boxwood and satinwood inlay in late Georgian neoclassical...
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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Boxwood, Mahogany, Satinwood
Fine and Elegant 18th Century Mahogany Longcase Clock
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A fine example of an eight day longcase clock with wonderful full brass dial, moon roller and date hand. The superb mahogany case has a cross banded door veneered in flame mahogany w...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
Georgian Mahogany Longcase Clock by John Taylor, London
Located in Norwich, GB
Georgian Longcase clock by John Taylor, London
Finely figured flame mahogany case with stepped shaped plinth and inset panel to the bas...
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English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
George III Chinoserie Lacquered Tallcase Clock with Faux Tortoiseshell Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
George III Chinoserie Lacquered Tallcase Clock with Faux Tortoiseshell Design, Thomas Hall, ca. 1760
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English Chinoiserie Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Wood
Georgian Single Handed Longcase Clock by John Baker, Sevenoaks
Located in Norwich, GB
Oak longcase clock by John Baker of Sevenoaks.
Slim oak case standing on a raised plinth with long trunk door and a rich patina and original brass escutcheon. The pull forward hood is flanked by integral pillars with gilded capitals and quarter pillars to the rear. Ten inch brass dial with corner spandrels, finely matted centre with beautifully engraved birds and original iron single hand, silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals signed ‘John Baker, Sevenoaks’.
Thirty hour, rope driven birdcage movement with brass pillars and outside countwheel strike on a large centrally mounted bell, circa 1735
‘Kent clockmakers and watchmakers’ by Michael Pearson lists John Baker as having made a tavern clock which is now in the Maidstone museum but was most probably originally made for the Rose and Crown...
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English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Oak
Adam Gordon Dunkeld Long Case ClockClock
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very attractive 18th century Tall Case Clock by Adam Gordon Dunkeld of Scotland. Beautifully proportioned Inlay Mahogany case with a Bro...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
George I Lacquered Longcase Clock by Peregrine Tawney, London
Located in Norwich, GB
George I Longcase Clock with gilt floral decorated to the sides. Long break arch trunk door with beautifully raised Chinoiserie scenes of pavilions and rural life. The plinth also ha...
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English George I Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Fruitwood
English Mahogany Tall Case Clock Signed by Maker M. Richardson, London, C. 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
English Mahogany tall case clock with brass finials, arched bonnet with brass fluted columns, gilt ormolu and chased polished steel fa...
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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass, Steel
JP Kroese, Dutch Baroque, Marquetry, Moon Face Dial, Grandfather Clock, 18th C
By J. P. Kroese 1
Located in Manhasset, NY
JP Kroese, Dutch Baroque, Marquetry, Moon Face Dial, Grandfather Clock, 18th C
A stunning totally refinished case showcases this spenderd18th century, the brass dial with enameled l...
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Dutch Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass
Small Georgian Mahogany Longcase Clock by John Paine, Brentford
Located in Norwich, GB
Georgian mahogany Longcase clock by John Paine, Brentford
A slim finely figured flame mahogany case with stepped base and raised moulding to the plinth. Long break arch trunk door...
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English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
Swedish Mora Clock 100% Original Paint "Sven Nilsson Morin"
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Mora Clock 100% Original Paint "Sven Nilsson Morin"
the old works have been removed and New battery works installed. I do offer the Original works with every clock...
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Swedish Country Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Wood
18th Century Swedish Painted Wood Clock with Scalloped Base and Original Paint
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish 18th century clock with original paint and delicately carved crest. This clock retains it's original metal face, hands and movement. The face on this Swedish clock is sign...
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Swedish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Wood
George III Mahogany Longcase Clock by Jonathan Storr, York
Located in Norwich, GB
A George III Longcase clock by Jonathan Storr of York.
The mahogany case with long door featuring flame mahogany and Sheraton fan inlay to the arch top with Porcupine decorati...
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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
Small Georgian Longcase Domestic Regulator by John Byard, London
Located in Norwich, GB
A very fine small Georgian longcase domestic regulator.
Twelve inch silvered dial signed ‘John Byard,
London’, with original blued steel hands and subsidiary seconds dial.
M...
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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
Exceptional Surinam-Themed Amsterdam Long-Case Clock
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Surinam-themed Amsterdam long-case clock
The Netherlands, 1746-1756, dial signed Nicolaas Weylandt/Amsterdam
The case of the clock is made of Rio palisander veneer and snakewood, with the arch showing a painted scene of the harbour of Paramaribo, Fort Zeelandia and Dutch ships in anchorage, the spandrels decorated with figural representations of the four continents, the centre of the dial painted with Mercury, the god of trade, seated on a bale signed VCS (Vereenigde Compagnie Suriname), and one of the barrels bearing the initials “RBS,” on the left the river god of the Surinam river, with a Dutch three-master in the background.
Measures: H 259 x W 60 x D 35 cm (case)
Diameter 32 cm (clock dial)
This exceptionally rare long-case clock probably was ordered by one of the many wealthy families living along the Amsterdam canals that owned or had shares in plantations in Surinam. It’s a successful marriage of
the work of an accomplished 18th century Amsterdam clockmaker, a Dutch cabinetmaker working with exotic tropical timbers, a woodcarver familiar with both Dutch Rococo design and Surinamese iconography, and
a painter with knowledge, whether first-
hand or through other visualisations, of the Paramaribo waterfront. In the production of this Gesamtkunstwerk, only the name of the clockmaker is known: Nicloaas Weylandt (circa 1700-1754), who had a business situated on the Nieuwendijk near the Haarlemmersluis in Amsterdam from 1742 until his death.
The case is made of imported timbers from Surinam; Rio-palisander and snakewood. A very similar clock-case, veneered in walnut,
is illustrated in J. Zeeman, De Nederlandse staande klok...
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Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Palisander
George I Longcase Clock by William Holloway, London
Located in Norwich, GB
George I longcase clock by William Holloway, London
Georgian longcase clock in a finely figured mahogany case standing on a stepped ba...
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British Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century Longcase Clock signed Jacob Kock
Located in Ljungby, SE
A high-quality longcase clock from the latter half of the 18th century, crafted during the transitional period (Rococo/Gustavian) in Stockholm, Sweden. The clockwork was made by the ...
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Swedish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass, Iron
EXQUISiTE ANTIQUE RESTORED HAND CARVED GRANDFATHER CLOCK CASE DEPICTING A KING
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this one of a kind, fully restored, hand carved antique English longcase grandfather clock case depicting a King’s Sovereign portrait
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price
What a find, I purchased this piece maybe 8-10 years ago and it has sat waiting all this time for restoration, whomever removed the clock movement did so with little care and damaged the top of the piece, as such it has been fully restored to gallery condition and is now ready to accommodate a new movement
I saved this piece because clearly the carving is very old and was conducted by an exceedingly fine craftsman, the Sovereign portrait of a King is very Regal and adds a sense of occasion to such a piece, the case is also decorated with what looks like English Tudor Rose...
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English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Glass, Oak
French Mid 18th Century Louis XV Period Tall Case Clock, circa 1740
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational French Louis XV period, circa 1740, tall case clock with an extremely rare mechanism movement signed Jean Charost. The original case in kingwood, ebony and rosewood ven...
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French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
Antique George III Mahogany Longcase Clock by Samuel Hunter of Islington London
Located in Devon, GB
A late George III antique mahogany longcase clock of eight day duration. The ogee shaped silvered brass dial, reminiscent of Dutton, ...
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British George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century Painted Dial Mahogany Long Case Clock
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
An imposing 18th century eight day long case clock by Simister of Birmingham. The amazing mahogany case has a flame mahogany veneered door and the large reeded columns with ormolu mounts to the top. The whole case inlaid with bandings and stringing. The early painted dial...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
George I Longcase Clock by Samuel Guy, c.1715
Located in Norwich, GB
Stunning pagoda top, Burr Walnut case with integral pillars and quarter pillars to the hood door.
Long trunk door with original escutcheon and iron stra...
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English Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Walnut
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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Belgian Black Forest Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Iron
Swedish Mora Clock Sven Nilsson Morin 100% Original Paint
By Sven Nilsson Morin
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Mora Clock Sven Nilsson Morin 100% Original Paint. he made his clocks from 1780 to 1810.
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Swedish Country Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Wood
George III Oak Cased Thirty Hour Longcase Clock by Francis Whitton, Norwell
Located in Norwich, GB
George III longcase clock by Francis Whitton, circa 1740.
The case is made from the finest English oak, the long trunk door typical of ...
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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Oak
Gustavian white painted Longcase Clock Mathias Kullberg Stockholm 18th century
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
Very decorative Swedish longcase clock from the Gustavian period painted in a cream white with giltwood decoration. The dial is signed by the St...
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Swedish Gustavian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Wood
18th C. Swedish Wood Clock with Linear Profile and Triangular Crest
Located in Atlanta, GA
An 18th century Swedish clock. This Swedish wooden clock with linear profile a square head topped with a triangular shape crest. This clock...
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Swedish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Wood
Swedish 1790s Long Case Mora Clock with Blue Gray Paint and Carved Crest
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish painted wood Mora clock from circa 1790s with carved crest, blue gray painted finish and single door. This exquisite Swedish Mora clock, dating back to the 1790s, is a tes...
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Swedish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Enamel
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
Brass, Other
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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