Musical Grandfather Clock
Herbert Blockley London Musical 19th Century Inlaid Tall Case Grandfather Clock
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Herbert Blockley London Musical 19th Century Inlaid Tall Case Grandfather Clock
Dimensions : 94.5
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Grandfather Clocks and Longc...
Materials
Brass
H 94.5 in W 21 in D 10 in
19th Century Tiffany & CO Oak 5 Musical 5 Gong Tall Case Grandfather Clock
By Walter Durfee
Located in Long Branch, NJ
19th Century Tiffany & CO Oak 5 Musical 5 Gong Tall Case Grandfather Clock
Dimensions : 104" Tall
Category
Antique 1890s American Federal Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Oak
H 104 in W 26 in D 15.5 in
Early 20th Century inlaid mahogany musical longcase clock
Located in Martlesham, GB
A lovely quality Edwardian inlaid mahogany musical tubular chiming longcase clock, having an eight
Category
Vintage 1920s British Edwardian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
Large Baroque Style Austrian Ormolu Mounted Musical Clock
Located in London, GB
Large Baroque style Austrian ormolu mounted musical clock
Austrian, early 19th Century
Total
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Baroque Grandfather Clocks and Longc...
Materials
Ormolu
Antique French Carved Walnut Musical Clock w/ Cambridge Chimes
Located in New Orleans, LA
Spectacular Antique French Carved walnut master workmanship musical clock with the Cambridge Chimes
Category
Antique 19th Century French Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Walnut
18th Century England George III Mahogany Painted Grandfather Clocks Longcase
Located in Roma, RM
A Neoclssical Oak and mahogany long-case clock by B.Dernadromes, case by C.L.Clare, musical
Category
Antique 1790s European Louis XVI Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Oak
H 108.27 in W 43.31 in D 26.38 in
19th Century J.W Benson London Mahogany Inlaid 9 Tube Grandfather Clock
By J.W. Benson
Located in Long Branch, NJ
J.W Benson 19th Century 9 Tube Mahogany Inlaid Tall Case Grandfather Clock
Dimensions : 105" Tall
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Grandfather Clocks and ...
Materials
Brass
John Wanamaker Philadelphia Oak 9 Tube Grandfather Tall Case Clock Circa 1904
By John Wanamaker
Located in Long Branch, NJ
John Wanamaker Philadelphia Oak 9 Tube Grandfather Tall Case Clock Circa 1904
Dimensions : 102
Category
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass
H 102 in W 28 in D 19 in
French 19th Century Regence Style Ormolu & Kingwood Grandfather Tall Case Clock
By Charles Cressent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
circular porcelain clock face with Roman numerals and inscribed Henry Dasson, A Paris. An ormolu mount
Category
Antique 19th Century French Regency Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Bronze
H 106.5 in W 27.75 in D 15.75 in
Westminster Chiming Grandmother Clock in a Mahogany Case
Located in Montreal, QC
clock. This is a very well-proportioned clock, very well made and has a charming musical tone to the
Category
Early 20th Century English Georgian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass
19th Century Napoleon III Pendulum Clock Regulateur De Parquet
Located in Berlin, DE
Museale Pendulum clock "Regulateur de parquet" after Jean-Henri Riesener Napoleon III, Paris, circa
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Grandfather Clocks and Longcase...
Materials
Bronze
Rare Important French Louis XIV Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Boulle Marquetry Clock
Located in New York, NY
A rare and important French Louis XIV style gilt bronze mounted green boulle marquetry clock
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Grandfather Clocks and Longca...
Materials
Brass, Bronze
No Reserve
H 85 in W 21 in D 17.5 in
19th Century J.J Elliott Inlaid Brass Mahogany & Mother of Pearl Tall Case Clock
By James Jones Elliott
Located in Long Branch, NJ
" Tall X 21" Wide X 15" Deep
This stunning inlaid grandfather clock was made in London in the late 19th
Category
Antique 1890s English Edwardian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass
H 91 in W 21 in D 15 in
Napoleon III Pedestal Clock “Parquet Regulator” after Jean-Henri Riesener, 1734
Located in Berlin, DE
stylized vase of flowers.
Foliated scrolls, flowers, garlands, cornucopias and musical instruments such as
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Grandfather Clocks and Lon...
Materials
Bronze
H 88.59 in W 19.69 in D 11.82 in
20th Century Louis XVI Style Museum Pedestal Clock after Jean-Henri Riesener
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Berlin, DE
stylized vase of flowers.
Folliated scrolls, flowers, garlands, cornucopias and musical instruments such as
Category
20th Century Louis XVI Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Bronze
H 86.62 in W 20.87 in D 12.21 in
People Also Browsed
Antique French Style Solid Brass Mantle Clock
By Brevettato
Located in London, GB
A stunning and beautifully made antique French style solid brass mantle clock. This was made by Franz Hermle in the 1960’s, the movement is German and the gorgeous brass case was mad...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Baroque Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass
Mahogany Cased Eight Day Grandmother Clock
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany cased grandmother clock, the moulded hood to the brass dial engraved with gilt-metal Roman numerals and decorated foliated face. The eight-day weight-driven movement chiming...
Category
Early 20th Century British Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Wood
Ferdinando Vichi Lifesize Marble Figure "Apollo Belvedere"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ferdinando Vichi (Italian, 1875-1945) A fine and lifesize Italian white Carrara marble Greco-Roman figure of the Belvedere Apollo, after the original, now in the Vatican Museum, the ...
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Greco Roman Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
Antique Seth Thomas Rosewood Office Calendar No 2 No 3 Clock Case Federal
By Seth Thomas Clock Company
Located in Dayton, OH
An exception and rare federal style case for a Seth Thomas calendar clock model No 2 or No 3. Manufactured in the last quarter of the 19th century. Measures: 27".
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Federal Wall Clocks
Materials
Glass, Rosewood
H 26.25 in W 4.75 in D 13.75 in
19th Century Rosewood Musical Mantel Bracket Clock by S. Smith & Sons London
Located in Long Branch, NJ
19th Century Rosewood Musical Mantel Bracket Clock By S. Smith & Sons London
Dimensions : 29" Tall X 19" Wide X 12" Deep
This stunning rosewood clock was made in the late 19th cen...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Edwardian Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass
Antique German Victorian Mahogany Westminster Kienzle Bracket Mantel Clock
By Kienzle Clocks
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 20th Century Kienzle key wound mantel clock with simple neoclassical mahogany case and floral etched brass face including controls for speed and chime above the clockface. Arab...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Mantel Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
H 18 in W 8 in D 11.75 in
Rosewood Shelf Clock by Ansonia Clock Company. Brass & Copper, 19th Century
By Ansonia Clock Company
Located in Southampton, NY
Rosewood shelf clock by Ansonia Clock Company. Brass & copper, 19th century.
Original signed and painted dial.
An Ansonia brass and copper Co, calendar shelf clock, painted tin...
Category
Antique 19th Century American Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Glass, Rosewood, Paint
H 25.75 in W 8.5 in D 4.25 in
Unused Boxed Kienzle GMT World Time Zone Brass Table Desk Clock, Germany, 1960s
By Wilhelm Kienzle, Kienzle Clocks
Located in Vienna, AT
This is an amazing find. An unused and still in its original box packed Mid-Century Modernist solid brass Kienzle desk or table clock with a world map clocks face and world time zone...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
H 6 in W 5.5 in D 2 in
French Portico clock Rosewood n Marquetry early 19th century Gilt n Silverplated
Located in Sweden, SE
Charles X Period continental French rosewood & mahogany marquetry inlaid Portico mantel (shelf, desk) clock. The clock having a pediment top over an inlaid architrave. Central guillo...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Charles X Mantel Clocks
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver Plate, Brass, Bronze
H 19.8 in W 11 in D 6.7 in
Antique 19th Century Rosewood Banjo Barometer
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique 19th century rosewood banjo barometer having a quality rosewood case with an onion shaped top, nine inch silvered engraved dial with original hands, a thermometer, fitted hyg...
Category
Antique 19th Century English More Clocks
Materials
Rosewood
Kienzle GMT World Time Zone Brass Table Clock, Midcentury, Germany, 1960s
By Wilhelm Kienzle, Kienzle Clocks
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and decorative Mid-Century Modernist solid brass Kienzle desk or table clock with a world map clocks face and world time zones. Executed in the 1960s by Kienzle in Wester...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
Brother Thomas Bezanson Signed Benedictine Monk Studio Pottery Glazed Art Vase
By Brother Thomas Bezanson
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderfully glazed, beautifully crafted, and classically shaped vase/vessel by renowned Canadian master potter Brother Thomas Bezanson (1929-2007).
Brother Thomas studied design...
Category
20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Fine Chinese Late 20th Century Carved Green Serpentine Center Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Chinese late 20th century finely carved green serpentine center table. The six-legged pedestal table entirely carved of green serpentine, with a pierced apron in a Cantonese design...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Center Tables
Materials
Serpentine
Antique Wall Clock, Ansonia Clock Co.
By Ansonia Clock Company
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique clock from the end of the 19th century.
Dimensions: H 65 cm / W 39 cm / D 11 cm.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Other Wall Clocks
Materials
Walnut
Life Size Italian 19th Century Marble Sculpture Children on Crib, A. Tantardini
By Antonio Tantardini 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antonio Tantardini (Italian, 1829-1879) An extraordinary Italian 19th century life size carved Carrara white marble sculpture of "A Young Child and a baby in a wicker crib" - A Risor...
Category
Antique 1860s Italian Beaux Arts Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
H 49.5 in W 48 in D 27 in
Italian Red Grain Painted and Gilt Decorated Tall Case Clock, c1790
Located in valatie, NY
This clock stands tall with original red grained paint and decorative gilt details. The works are early 18th century English with a calendar movement and are signed "Tanpium." The ca...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Clocks
Materials
Metal
Recent Sales
Magnificent Antique Mahogany Longcase Grandfather Musical Clock
Located in Antrim, GB
Grandfather Clock.Silvered Chapter Ring,Seconds Dial,Chime Silent Dial, Chiming and Striking on Eight/Four
Category
Antique 1890s European Edwardian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass
A 19th c. English Musical Longcase / Grandfather Clock
Located in Miami, FL
A 19th c. English Musical Longcase / Grandfather Clock of Architectural form
Category
Antique 19th Century British Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
A 19th c. Carved English Musical Longcase / Grandfather Clock
Located in Miami, FL
A 19th c. Carved English Musical Longcase / Grandfather Clock.
The clock is profusely
Category
Antique 19th Century English Clocks
Materials
Oak
Monumental Inlaid Mahogany Edwardian Tall Chime Clock, England, circa 1900
Located in Providence, RI
This clock is a tour de force with fabulous inlay throughout. The base is its own composition with
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Edwardian Grandfather Clocks and Long...
Materials
Wood
H 109 in W 22.25 in D 13.5 in
An English 19th c. Longcase / Grandfather Clock
By Maple & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
An English 19th c. Longcase / Grandfather Musical Clock with Inlaid Case.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Clocks
Sheraton Style Musical Long Case Clock
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very impressive late 19th-early 20th century Sheraton Revival mahogany musical grandfather clock
Category
Early 20th Century English Sheraton Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Carved Mahogany 9 Tube Musical Tall Case Grandfather Clock
By Walter Durfee
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Late 19th Century Carved Mahogany 9 Tube Musical Tall Case Grandfather Clock
Dimensions :104
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
H 104 in W 28 in D 19 in
Edwardian Period Musical Longcase Clock
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality marquetry inlaid mahogany musical longcase clock. Having an arched, engraved
Category
Early 20th Century English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
Symphonion Eroica Musical Hall Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
of rarity, beauty, and historic importance, it is one of the finest musical clocks of its type in
Category
Antique 19th Century German Other Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Walnut
Carved Oak Longcase Musical Clock
Located in Cheshire, GB
Carved oak longcase clock, the brass and silvered 33cm dial with spandrels, Roman numerals and
Category
20th Century English Edwardian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Late 19th Century Musical Longcase Clock
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality Edwardian period mahogany longcase clock with a Westminster and Whittington chime on
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Chippendale Style Musical Longcase Clock
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality early 20th century Chippendale revival mahogany musical longcase clock.
Makers
Category
Early 20th Century English Chippendale Grandfather Clocks and Longcase C...
Materials
Mahogany
18th Century Flame Mahogany Musical Longcase Clock by Rimbault
By Paul Rimbault
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
18th century flame mahogany musical longcase clock by Rimbault
Fine quality maker who is
Category
Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Grandfather Clocks and Longca...
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Late Victorian English 5 Tube Musical Longcase Clock 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning English antique Victorian, mahogany and inlaid 8 day, 5 tube longcase clock
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass
H 96.86 in W 20.87 in D 14.18 in
Very Large Swedish Musical Clock by Pehr Strand and Pehr Ljung, 18th Century
Located in Stockholm, SE
A very rare Swedish musical clock by Pehr Strand (1758-1826). There are 13 musical scrolls that
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Longc...
Materials
Wood
H 119.3 in W 32.68 in D 22.45 in
Eight Day Musical and Quarter Chiming Long Case
Located in Cheshire, GB
Oak musical and quarter chiming long case clock, having arched silvered dial with Roman numerals
Category
Early 20th Century British Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Antique Georgian Mahogany Long Case Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
This beautiful clock has a handsome silver face and is in good running order. It has fine musical
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
1960's Musical Lucite Grandmother Or Grandfather Clock
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful lucite framed Grandmother or grandfather clock which appears suspended. It does work
Category
Vintage 1960s American Clocks
Materials
Lucite
Important Charles II 17th Century Princes Wood and Marquetry Longcase Clock
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
longcase clock by the celebrated maker, John Ebsworth, circa 1685.
The case is of the highest quality
Category
Antique 17th Century English Charles II Grandfather Clocks and Longcase ...
Materials
Brass
H 77.17 in W 16.15 in D 8.27 in
Antique Inlaid Grandfather Clock, Eight Bells, Five Gongs
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique late Victorian, marquetry, mahogany, eight day, musical chiming long
Category
Antique 19th Century English Clocks
Late Georgian Mahogany Longcase Clock with Musical Chimes
By George Jefferys
Located in Essex, MA
Period George III Grandfather Clock with Multiple Bell Chiming Mechanism--A Rarity and Highend
Category
Antique 19th Century English Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Grandfather Clock by W North, Leckonfield circa 1780
Located in London, GB
This is a lovely antique George III mahogany and inlaid longcase clock circa 1780 in date.
It is
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Clocks
Antique Swiss Music Box Three Bells in Sight 8 Airs 19th Century
Located in London, GB
7. My Queen Walk
8. Grandfather's clock
This is a fantastic antique music box which will bring a
Category
Antique 1880s Swiss Musical Instruments
Materials
Wood, Tulipwood
Antique Inlaid Grandfather Clock Chiming on Eight Bells and Gong
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique late Victorian, marquetry, mahogany, 8 day, musical chiming longcase
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles
18th Century French Louis XIV Walnut Grandfather Clock with Marquetry from Lyon
Located in Dallas, TX
This large antique fruitwood long case clock was crafted in France, circa 1760. The tall clock has
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XIV Grandfather Clocks and Longcas...
Materials
Walnut
H 105 in W 31 in D 17 in
Early 19th Century Swedish Long Case Clock
Located in Dallas, TX
Early 19th century Swedish long case clock is a splendid statement of understated elegance, with
Category
Antique 1820s Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass
19th Century Longcase Clock Chiming on Bells
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique late Victorian, marquetry, mahogany, 8 day, musical chiming longcase
Category
Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Grandfather Clocks and Longc...
Materials
Mahogany
Vernis Martin Style Grandfather Clock
Located in Wilson, NC
Vernis Martin style grandfather clock, with the front and sides richly embellished with ormolu
Category
Antique 1840s French Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Metal, Brass
Small George V Oak Musical Longcase Clock
Located in Buckinghamshire, GB
A small oak cased longcase clock, dating to George V period. It has a lancet top hood, with canted
Category
Early 20th Century German Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
A 19th c. English Musical Longcase / Grandfather Clock
Located in Miami, FL
A 19th c. Gothic Revival English Musical Longcase / Grandfather Clock in a Mahogany case.
Category
Antique 19th Century British Clocks
Materials
Wood
George II Burr Walnut Longcase Clock
By Claudius Du Chesne London
Located in London, GB
well-respected maker who made a number of complicated astronomical and musical clocks. In particular he
Category
Antique Early 18th Century English George II Grandfather Clocks and Long...
A 19th c. Regency English Musical Longcase / Grandfather Clock
Located in Miami, FL
A 19th c. Regency English Musical Longcase / Grandfather Clock in a superb mahogany case which is
Category
Antique 19th Century British Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Musical Grandfather Clock", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.
Musical Grandfather Clock For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic musical grandfather clock available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and brass, every musical grandfather clock was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect musical grandfather clock — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each musical grandfather clock bearing Georgian or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one musical grandfather clock that is appealing in its simplicity, but Paul Rimbault produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Musical Grandfather Clock?
A musical grandfather clock can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $12,033, while the lowest priced sells for $3,250 and the highest can go for as much as $128,500.
Finding the Right clocks for You
A sophisticated clock design, whether it’s a desk clock, mantel clock or large wall clock for your living room, is a decorative object to be admired in your home as much as it is a necessary functional element. This is part of the reason clocks make such superb collectibles. Given the versatility of these treasured fixtures — they’ve long been made in a range of shapes, sizes and styles — a clock can prove integral to your own particular interior decor.
Antique and vintage clocks can whisk us back to the 18th and 19th centuries. When most people think of antique clocks, they imagine an Art Deco Bakelite tabletop clock or wall clock, named for the revolutionary synthetic plastic, Bakelite, of which they’re made, or a stately antique grandfather clock. But the art of clock-making goes way back, transcending continents and encompassing an entire range of design styles and technologies. In short, there are many kinds of clocks depending on your needs.
A variety of wall clocks can be found on 1stDibs. A large antique hand-carved walnut wall clock is best suited to a big room and a flat background given what will likely be outwardly sculptural features, while Georgian grandfather clocks, or longcase clocks, will help welcome rainswept guests into your entryway or foyer. An interactive cuckoo clock, large or small, is guaranteed to bring outsize personality to your living room or dining room. For conversation pieces of a similar breed, mid-century modern enthusiasts go for the curious Ball clock, the first of more than 150 clock models conceived in the studio of legendary architect and designer George Nelson.
Minimalist contemporary clocks and books pair nicely on a shelf, but an eye-catching vintage mantel clock can add balance to your home library while drawing attention to your art and design books and other decorative objects. Ormolu clocks dating from the Louis XVI period, designed in the neoclassical style, are often profusely ornate, featuring architectural flourishes and rich naturalistic details. Rococo-style mantel clocks of Meissen porcelain or porcelain originating from manufacturers in cities such as Limoges, France, during the 18th and 19th centuries, exude an air of imperial elegance on your shelves or side tables and can help give your desk a 19th-century upgrade.
On 1stDibs, find a range of extraordinary antique and vintage clocks today.
Questions About Musical Grandfather Clock
- Are grandfather clocks valuable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Antique grandfather clocks tend to be more valuable than contemporary ones. Even if it doesn't work, an antique grandfather clock can be worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, as long as it's in good condition.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The moon on a grandfather clock is a dial that allows you to track the phases of the moon. It features 28 different points corresponding to the 28 days of a lunar cycle. Find a variety of grandfather clocks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A tubular chime grandfather clock has a very rich sound that is deeper and holds on longer than chime rod mechanical clocks. As the name implies, grandfather clocks strike a chime. A tubular chime is shaped like a tube with an open center, whereas chime clocks do not have that added center space. Shop a collection of grandfather clocks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A grandfather clock's worth is dependent on its condition, maker, material, and age. On 1stDibs, a grandfather clock costs anywhere from $595 to $197,632.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Golden Age of grandfather clocks is the name of the period of time during which the earliest grandfather and longcase clocks were made. It began in the 1660s and lasted until the 1730s. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique grandfather clocks.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A hanging grandfather clock is sometimes called a long case or tall case clock. The name comes from the fact that the clock has the same elongated body as a grandfather clock. Its dimensions are necessary to accommodate a swinging pendulum. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of grandfather clocks.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A mini grandfather clock is called a grandmother clock. It shares the same basic stylistic features as a traditional grandfather clock but usually has a narrower case and is under 6 feet, 3 inches tall. On 1stDibs, find a range of grandmother clocks.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Grandfather clocks have been manufactured by different makers for hundreds of years, so the first step to find out if yours is a real antique is to look for the maker’s mark. The company name could be engraved on the face of the clock or somewhere inside. You might also find a copyright or identifying numbers which you can use to look up the date of manufacture. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of expertly-vetted antique grandfather clocks from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021To get your grandfather clock to chime correctly, you must wait until the next hour count and note how many hours the clock chimes and then move the hour hand to the hour the clock chimed. Then you can reset the clock to the proper time.1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021You can get your grandfather clock to chime correctly in a few easy steps. Firstly, wait for the next hour to chime on the clock. After that, count how many hours your grandfather clock chimes. With your finger, move the hour hand to the number of the hour count, and reset the time clock to the correct time. If you don’t feel confident in trying this by yourself, get in touch with an antiques appraiser or related professional for help. Find a variety of grandfather clocks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Howard Miller grandfather clocks can be identified by a label located on the back of the clock, or inside of the front door or the inside of the back panel behind the movement. Older models may have “Made in Germany” on the label. Find a variety of authentic Howard Miller grandfather clocks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To read the moon dial on a grandfather clock, use the numbers and markings that appear along the outer edge. For example, if "20" is in the 12 o'clock position, the lunar cycle is currently on its 20th day. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of grandfather clocks.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Old grandfather clocks are worth anywhere from a few hundred dollars to $100,000, on average. A high quality, full functioning antique grandfather clock will fetch around $3,000. Those that are highly detailed will typically garner higher prices.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Most historians believe that early grandfather clocks were 6 feet tall because the long case was required to hold a pendulum of adequate length to power their movement. Some clocks are even larger, though this is likely to give them a more substantial, decorative look. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of grandfather clocks.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 5, 2024To determine the value of a Howard Miller grandfather clock, look for the serial number and check trusted online resources and auction houses to see the sales prices of pieces of similar age and style. This should at least help provide an estimate with respect to how much your item is worth. Keep in mind that the age, rarity and condition of any antique or vintage clock will also impact its value.
Your Howard Miller clock may have a label that is affixed to the back of the clock or is tucked inside the case on the back or side. The clock's model and serial number will appear on this label. If you're able to hunt down and consult vintage trade catalogs, these numbers will be of help in identifying the clock.
If the original parts of your Howard Miller grandfather clock have been replaced or repaired, this will also be a factor in determining its value. Because there is a range of aspects that can affect the value of your grandfather clock or any other antique, it's typically a good idea to have a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer evaluate a clock. An expert can properly assess the condition of your clock and likely give you a clear picture of how much it's worth.
On 1stDibs, shop a variety of vintage Howard Miller grandfather clocks, wall clocks and table clocks.
Read More
African Travel Plans on Hold? This Ardmore Leopard Vase Brings the Beauty of the Savanna to You
It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
With a High-Tech Flagship and Cool Collabs, Lladró Is Breaking the Mold for Porcelain Production
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
Zoë Powell’s Magnolia 05 Vessel Is Handmade from Clay She Unearthed Herself
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.
8 Ways to Breathe New Life into a Space with Plants
The pair behind the Instagram account @houseplantclub share their tips for making any room of the house gloriously green.
Paris Gallerist Sandy Toupenet Gets Fired Up over 20th-Century Ceramics and Inventive New Makers
Her space on the city’s Left Bank mixes mid-century pieces by the likes of Jean Cocteau and Pablo Picasso with whimsical contemporary creations.
These Soft Sculptures Are Childhood Imaginary Friends Come to Life
Miami artist and designer Gabriela Noelle’s fantastical creations appeal to the Peter Pan in all of us.
This Vivacious Teapot Has Agnes Martin on One Side and Jean-Michel Basquiat on the Other
Ceramist Roberto Lugo brings a street-art sensibility to a dainty serving vessel while paying homage to his artistic heroes.
This Rare Set of 100 Alessi Vases Includes Designs by Scores of International Artists
Alessandro Mendini, Michael Graves, Ettore Sottsass and other design luminaries contributed to this unusual collection of porcelain wares representing a time capsule of late-20th-century decorative art.
More Ways To Browse
Oak Grandfather Clock Case
Antique English Grandfather Clocks
Antique English Longcase Clocks
Cherub Clock Garniture
English Antique Grandfather Clocks
Roman Trunk
Antique Double Sided Clock
Double Sided Antique Clock
Inlaid Trunk
Pendule Louis
Period Grandfather Clocks
Victorian Mahogany Clocks
18th Century Stone Urn
Antique Doors Boston
Antique French Tall Case Clock
Antique Hood Ornament
Antique Hood Ornaments
Antique Large Grandfather Clock