German Antique Grandfather Clocks
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Brass
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Walnut
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Oak
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Enamel
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Ormolu
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Wood
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Brass, Metal
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Brass, Enamel, Iron
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Chrome
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Brass
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Ebony, Mahogany
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Brass
Late 19th Century French Louis XIV German Antique Grandfather Clocks
Brass, Bronze
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Metal
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19th Century Japanese Meiji German Antique Grandfather Clocks
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
1880s Swiss Black Forest German Antique Grandfather Clocks
Tin
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Metal, Brass
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Brass
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Nutwood, Spruce
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Wood
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Mahogany
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Late 19th Century German German Antique Grandfather Clocks
Brass
Late 19th Century German German Antique Grandfather Clocks
Brass
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Brass, Steel
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Oil
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Oak
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Bronze
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Oak
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Brass
19th Century German German Antique Grandfather Clocks
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Glass, Oak
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Brass
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Gold Leaf, Bronze
19th Century German Biedermeier German Antique Grandfather Clocks
1920s German Mission German Antique Grandfather Clocks
Oak
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Brass
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Enamel
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV German Antique Grandfather Clocks
Walnut
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Metal
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Walnut
1850s German Biedermeier German Antique Grandfather Clocks
Brass
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Brass
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Walnut
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Fruitwood
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Wood
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Mahogany
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Lacquer
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Brass
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Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
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Wood, Tulipwood
Early 20th Century German German Antique Grandfather Clocks
Wood
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Walnut
18th Century German Louis XVI German Antique Grandfather Clocks
Walnut
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Walnut
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Mahogany
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Oak
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Palisander
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Brass, Bronze
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Ormolu
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Bronze
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Oak
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Early 20th Century German German Antique Grandfather Clocks
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Oak
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Mahogany
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Wood
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Wood
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Finding the Right grandfather-clocks-longcase-clocks for You
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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