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Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks For Sale
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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Mid-18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Palisander
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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18th Century English George I Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass, Steel
19th Century Cold Painted Bronzed Arab Statue and Clock, After; Louis Hottoot
By Louis Hottot
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very impressive 19th century cold painted and patinated bronzed Spelter statue of an Arab girl in front of a castellated clock tower. The white enamel clock face with an eight day ...
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19th Century French Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Spelter
English Neo-Gothic Grandfather Clock, Payne & Co., 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Large tower-shaped grandfather clock with crenellations and openwork tracery windows on the sides, second half of the 19th century. The diamond-shaped window reveals the clock face with Roman numerals, inscribed “Payne 163 New Bond Street”. Payne & Co. were active from 1811-1875. A stylised Gothic portal door...
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Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Walnut
Antique English Mahogany Grandfather Clock, circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
8 bells and gongs, this is a magnificent clock in every aspect of its construction.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
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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1720s British Georgian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Mahogany
Painted Swedish Mora Clock
Located in Hollywood, FL
this is a painted Swedish mora clock. I have installed New battery works. the original works are offered with this clock but they do not work.
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1840s Swedish Primitive Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Wood
Original Painted Swedish Mora Clock
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a 100% original painted Swedish Mora clock, actually the style of this case is called "Friksdhal" from the mid-western part of Sweden, circa 1810.
It was found at an Estate ...
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1820s Swedish Country Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Pine
Art Deco Oak and Mahogany Longcase Clock by Enfield
Located in Norwich, GB
Art Deco oak cased longcase clock with arched top and mahogany moulding, serpentine shaped base standing on block feet and with glazed trunk door.
Silvered dial with Arabic numerals...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Oak
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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Mid-18th Century French French Provincial Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Classic Grandfather Floor Clock, Patinated Polished Brass, Calacatta Gold Marble
By Bessa
Located in Oporto, PT
Inspiration:
The grandfather table clock was born from the grandfather floor clock. This is a piece marked by great sentimental value becaus...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Rococo Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Marble, Travertine, Carrara Marble, Brass, Metal
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 1850-1880.
A model by Jean-Henri Riesener ...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Modern Classic Grandfather Floor Clock, Polished Brass and Calacatta Gold Marble
Located in Oporto, PT
Inspiration:
This is a piece marked by great sentimental value because it is inspired by the grandfather’s tender figure and his old clocks that accompanied our childhood. This unique piece adds a classic and classy touch to our modern spaces. The Grandfather floor clock...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Marble, Travertine, Carrara Marble, Gold Plate, Brass, Metal, Gold, Chro...
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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Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass
Swedish Long-Case 19th Century Clock with Original Face and Movement
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish grandfather clock with scraped finish from the 19th century. This antique clock from Sweden features a low profile reed carved crown adorning it's head, a teardrop-shaped belly with window at it's center, and is supported upon a flat platform base. The round-shaped head sits on a neck with downward curved molding, which is repeated about the waist in a similarly trimmed upward curve. This piece has a scraped finish with gray trim color and gold accenting the inner belly ring...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Wood
18th Century French Standing Clock Housing w/ Original Ochre Paints
Located in Marbella, ES
18th century French standing clock housing with original ochre paints.
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18th Century French Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Inlaid Mahogany Longcase Clock
Located in Martlesham, GB
A lovely early 20th century mahogany cased eight day longcase clock, the eight day movement striking the hour on a bell, the case is stunning, a real testament to the cabinet makers ...
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1920s English Edwardian Vintage Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
French Neoclassical Style Enamel, Onyx, and Gilt Bronze Pedestal Clock
Located in London, GB
French neoclassical style enamel, onyx, and gilt bronze pedestal clock
French, late 19th century
Measures: Height 125cm, width 36cm, depth 30cm
This beautiful pedestal clock has...
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Onyx, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
100% Original Painted Swedish Long Case Mora Clock
By Sven Nilsson Morin
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a 100% original painted Swedish long case mora clock, the model is called a "Morin". It’s been restored and new battery works have been installed. The original works do come ...
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1790s Swedish Country Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Pine
Swedish Mora Clock
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Mora clock, and its a "Mora" Model. New battery works have been installed with a reproduction face. You have a choice of chimes, a...
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1830s Swedish Country Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Pine
Swedish Mora Clock
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Mora clock, the style is called a "Moreen" made by Sven Nilsson Morin. he made his clocks from 1780 to 1810. New battery works ha...
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Early 1800s Swedish Country Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Pine
Swedish Mora Clock White Castle Crown Carved Detail Early 1800 Frkysdall Antique
Located in LONDON, GB
Antique Swedish mora clock in white paint and gold detailing with very unusual and rare hood ornamentation and highly decorative face, lovely star round moti...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Pine
19th Century Fryksdahl Painted and Carved Wooden Floor Clock, Sweden
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Fryksdahl painted and carved wood floor clock from the 19th century. This antique Fryksdahl clock from Sweden features it's original metal face with hand painted numbers, a...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Wood
Early 19th Century Danish Neoclassical Longcase Clock
Located in Essex, MA
Early 19th century Danish carved and giltwood neoclassical tall case clock. Original gilding on all hand carved neoclassical ornamentation. Palace provenance, more than likely. Profile of each a man and a woman, most likely nobility or from the Royal house. Works are of English (London) origin as are quite often seen in Danish tall clocks...
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Early 19th Century Danish Neoclassical Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass
Early 19th Century Northern Swedish Grandfather Clock with Scraped Teal Finish
Located in Atlanta, GA
An early 19th century Northern Swedish painted wood grandfather clock. This antique floor clock from Sweden (Northern region) features a raised top...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Glass, Wood
19th Century Swedish Wood Floor Clock with Scraped Finish & New Quartz Movement
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish long-case carved and painted wood floor clock from the 19th century, with new quartz movement. This antique floor clock from Sweden, has ...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Glass, Wood
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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18th Century English George III Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century English Chinoiserie Tall Case Clock
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful 19th century English chinoiserie tall case clock. Lovely painted images on the piece and the face of the clock has a very pretty ...
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19th Century English Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Wood
18th Century 8 Day Mahogany Long Case Clock, by B. Francis of Gravesend
Located in London, GB
A late 18th century mahogany long case clock, by B. Francis of Gravesend, having arched top with brass finials and fluted columns, enclosing eight-day striking movement with silvered...
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass
Painted Swedish Gustavian Mora Clock
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a painted Swedish Gustavian Mora clock. I have installed new battery works. The original works are offered with this clock but they do not...
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1870s Swedish Primitive Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Wood
20th Century Tempus Fugit Grandfather Clock with a Chime
Located in Opole, PL
We present you this big, contemporary grandfather clock by the Tempus Fugit company, stylized as an antique item.
The clock has a chime...
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1980s German Vintage Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Hardwood
'Bauhaus' Chrome Art Deco Longcase Clock
By Bauhaus
Located in Norwich, GB
‘Bauhaus’ Chrome Longcase Clock
Chrome and ebonized longcase clock resting on a heavy ebonised base with four chrome tubular pillars supporting a square pediment with a glass dial...
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1920s German Art Deco Vintage Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Chrome
19th Century French Comtoise Grandfather Clock
By Alexandre Fournier
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century Country French comtoise, or grandfather clock, with polychrome painted pine case and embossed brass pendulum. Original seven day Morbier...
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Fine George III 18th Century Period Mahogany Longcase Clock by Tomas Fowle
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A fine George III period mahogany longcase clock of excellent colour, patination and proportions, circa 1780-1790
Surmounted with three ball and spike brass finials, the inverted ...
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Late 18th Century English Chippendale Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Long-Case Grandfather Clock, Sweden
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 19th century Swedish long-case clock with dry-scraped finish. This antique clock from Sweden, circa 1820s, is topped with a subtly raised and carved crest, atop a round-shaped head...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Wood
French Horloge de Parquet or Tall Case Clock
By Avenol Pere
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Horloge de Parquet or tall case clock from Brittany. Elegant solid cherry case in two parts, with book matched panels and a ch...
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Wood
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Standing Grandfather Fall Clock with Étagère
Located in Wayne, NJ
Modern chrome standing open grandfather fall clock étagère. This modern clock has three shelves, two in glass and the bottom is black. It has an inner do...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Other
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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Mid-18th Century Dutch Louis XV Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Walnut
Léon Jallot, Oak Grandfather Clock, France, 1910
By Léon Jallot
Located in New York, NY
An magnificent clock with a floral motif dating from the early 20th century, and created by master ebeniste Le´on Jallot.
For an illustration of a similar model, see: Duncan, Alastair, "The Paris Salons...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Oak
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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1730s English Georgian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Oak
Gilt Bronze and Parquetry Standing Clock by Kahn in the Régence Style
By E. Kahn
Located in London, GB
Gilt bronze and parquetry standing clock by Kahn in the Régence style
French, early 20th century
Measures: Height 262cm, width 62cm, depth 17cm
This beaut...
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Early 20th Century French Régence Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
19th C. Swedish Grandfather Clock with it's Original Face & Warm Color Palette
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 19th century painted wood Swedish grandfather clock. This antique floor clock from central Sweden is from the 1820s and features a raised crest w...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Glass, Wood
Rare Haig & Chippendale Geo. III 8-day, Hour Strike Longcase Grandfather Clock
By Thomas Chippendale Jr.
Located in Charleston, SC
This could possibly be one of the most rare and fine longcase grandfathers clock to have ever graced our 98 year old business. Signed on top of the hood/bonnet by Haig & Chippendale,...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Brass
19th C. Swedish Carved Pine Wood Clock Grandmother Grandfather Long Case Antique
Located in West Hollywood, CA
19th C. Swedish carved pine wood clock grandmother grandfather long case antique. Freestanding hand carved pine wood clock with all the original mechanics and hardware, weights rack ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Metal
Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Long Case Clock
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rococo long case clock from from northern Sweden made during the first years of the 19th century. The long case clock, or Mora Clock as they are sometimes known as, is dry scraped to...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Pine
19th Century Mahogany Wood Long Case Clock
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid-19th century William Fullerton mahogany wood case long case clock. The case clock is in good antique condition with visible wear appropriate consistent with age / use. The clock ...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
French Faience "Grandfather Clock", circa 1875
Located in New York, NY
The central decoration of two lovers in a landscape. The base with a freely painted floral bouquet within a rococo cartouche. The arcuated top with a landscape.
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1870s French Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Faience
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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1790s English George III Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
George III Oak Cased Longcase Clock by Philip Avenell, Farnham
Located in Norwich, GB
George III longcase clock
George III oak longcase clock standing on a double stepped base with long trunk door and brass escutcheon. Integ...
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1770s English George III Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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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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1780s English Georgian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
Late 19th Century Empire-Style Longcase Clock
Located in Paris, FR
Impressive mahogany longcase clock with gilt and sculpted decorative bronze elements such as fantastic animals, diamond-shaped patterns, scrollwork, and foliage. This floor clock is ...
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1880s French Empire Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century Swedish Tall Case Clock with Painted Case
Located in Milford, NH
Wonderful polychrome 19th century Swedish tall case clock with central urn with swags, Roman numeral dial, brass works and waist door with ci...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Chinoiserie Lacquer Chippendale Style Grandmother Clock
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality Chinese Chippendale style chinoiserie lacquer grandmother clock. Having a pagoda style hood, brass faced, eight-day movement. The case having gilded classical oriental...
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Early 1900s English Chinese Chippendale Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Wood
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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Late 18th Century British George III Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
Swedish 19th C. Mora Longcase Clock w/it's Original Metal Face, Hands & Movement
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish, 19th century painted wood clock. This Swedish Mora clock has a whimsical geometric style triangular base, circle face and teardrop shaped door. This clock retains it's ori...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Glass, Wood
Onyx, Marble, Gilt Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Pedestal Clock
Located in London, GB
This colorful pedestal clock has been crafted from fine red marble and green onyx, and beautifully decorated with gilt bronze (ormolu) and champlevé enamel. While a popular crafts material in ancient times, onyx was largely forgotten about until its rediscovery in the mid-19th century in Algeria by a French marble-worker called Delmonte. Onyx became highly fashionable in France following this discovery, and it was used to create a variety of decorative art objects.
The clock features a green onyx cube-shaped case, which is surmounted by a slightly projecting red marble top. This top is fringed with champlevé enamel drapery-like motifs, with gilt bronze drop-finials. The case is mounted on its front with a circular dial, which features a central floral champlevé enamel motif, encircled by black Arabic Numerals. This dial is set within a gilt bronze egg-and-dart and champlevé enamel bezel. The sides of the case are mounted with circular gilt bronze barometers...
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Onyx, Marble, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
19th Century Swedish Painted Wood Floor Clock, Soft with Minimal Embellishments
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 19th century Swedish floor clock. This antique clock from Sweden is simple and unassuming with it's round-shaped head, minimally adorn with a curved top crest, an elongated neck mo...
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Metal
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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1770s English Georgian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Mahogany
Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks for Sale on 1stDibs
Antique grandfather clocks and longcase clocks are staples of old-world design sensibilities, and, along with their storied history, these statuesque timepieces can bring a feeling of warmth to living rooms, dining rooms and other areas of your home.
Longcase clocks, which originated in England and were manufactured in the United States beginning in the 1700s, refer to tall clocks with a face and clock works positioned high in the housing while a large swinging pendulum movement is tucked inside the case, which is supported by a carved base called a plinth.
While guests making their way through your foyer (another ideal location for such a furnishing) might typically refer to your longcase clock as a “grandfather clock,” there are actually three varieties of these stylish floor clocks, which include granddaughter clocks (the shortest, generally not one solid piece of wood and around three to five feet tall), grandmother clocks (the slimmer middle ground, between five feet and six feet tall) and grandfather clocks, which are typically between six and seven feet tall.
Sculptural and statement-making, antique grandfather clocks created by the likes of the Seth Thomas Clock Company, the Howard Miller Clock Company, Hermle or other clockmakers are an alluring choice in filling up space in a room, while the shorter longcase clocks are just as useful if you need an element that is comparatively muted or you’re working with limited space.
Each generation of artisan clockmakers, working in various furniture styles over time, contributed its own flourishes to the design of longcase clocks. Antique grandfather clocks in the Georgian style share commonalities with neoclassical design. They were often made in dark woods such as mahogany and feature intricate carving. Mahogany is also common for Victorian-era grandfather clocks, although examples of this style can be found in oak and walnut too. Designers of contemporary grandfather clocks are using a range of materials.
It’s easy to get confused when determining the origins or value of an antique grandfather clock or other vintage longcase clock. While an antique appraiser will be able to tell quickly, searching for a manufacturer’s name engraved on the face and dial of the clock may be an easy way to learn about the history of your clock.
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