What is a tall case clock?

This is a tall narrow floor-standing pendulum clock, with a pendulum held inside the tower or the waist of the case. These might feature elaborate carvings ornamentation of the hood, mainly prized for their decorative and antique value.

How do I identify my antique clock?

To identify your antique clock, search for markings on the back of its movement or case. Once you have located these marks, use trusted online resources to determine who the maker is. From there, you can continue your research to learn more about your clock's age, style and other characteristics. An expert appraiser or antiques dealer can also assist you with identification. Find a wide range of antique clocks on 1stDibs.

How do I tell if a clock is an antique French clock?

Check the clock for a manufacturer’s mark or label. Once you have this, you should be able to look up the clock’s brand to see if it is French in origin. A clock is considered antique once it is 100 years old. A professional can also help verify the origin of your clock. Shop an array of expertly vetted antique clocks on 1stDibs.

How can I spot an antique clock?

To spot whether or not a clock is antique, note if the clockmaker’s name or company is engraved near the center face of the dial. A paper label may also be pasted on the back of the clock. You can shop a collection of expertly vetted antique clocks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What is an antique bracket clock?

An antique bracket clock refers to a portable spring-driven pendulum table clock created in the 17th and 18th centuries. These clocks were equipped with convenient carrying handles and were housed usually in rectangular cases. Shop a collection of antique and vintage bracket clocks from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.

How do I know if my antique clock is valuable?

To know if an antique clock is valuable, you'll typically need to have the piece assessed by a certified appraiser or an experienced antiques dealer. The maker and style of the clock will help determine its value (an early American clockmaker’s antique grandfather model, featuring an oak case and decorative carvings, may be very interesting to collectors, for example). Overall condition of your clock also plays a role. Generally, clocks that still work are worth more than those that require repairs. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique, vintage and modern clocks.

Are old antique clocks worth anything?

Yes, some old antique clocks may be worth something. Many collectors look for clocks produced by certain manufacturers, such as the Ansonia Clock Company, the Seth Thomas Clock Company, Jaeger-LeCoultre and the Chelsea Clock Company. In addition to the maker, the type, materials, style and condition of the clock influence its value. Generally, clocks that remain in good working order are worth more than those in need of repairs and restorations. To find out how much your clock may be worth, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of antique clocks.

Antique Clock Cases

French Gilt Rococo Mantel Clock

Bronze Clock With Marble Base

Gilt Dial

French Mantel Ormolu Clock With Candelabra

18th Century French Bronze Clock

Clock Dial

19th Century French Empire Mantel Clock

French Black Marble Mantel Clock

Category

18th Century and Earlier British Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Wood

Antique Burled Walnut Tall Case Clock

$28,000

c.1780 Walnut Tall Case Clock

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Antique Morbier clock in walnut case. Outstanding decorated dial and a solid brass repousse

Category

18th Century and Earlier French Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Brass

c.1780 Walnut Tall Case Clock

$4,985

Mesh Face Wood Cased School Clock

Located in Culver City, CA

Wood case school clock manufactured by The Standard Electric Time Co. from Schiel School, Cinn

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Wood, Glass

Mesh Face Wood Cased School Clock

$950

Double Sided Wood Case School Clock

Located in Culver City, CA

Double sided wood case school clock manufactured by The Standard Electric Time Co., from the Schiel

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Metal

Double Sided Wood Case School Clock

$1,450

18th C. Walnut Long Case Clock

Located in Dallas, TX

Beautiful French Walnut Long Case Clock with burled walnut inset door and tombeau base. 7-day

Category

18th Century and Earlier French Antique Clock Cases

18th C. Walnut Long Case Clock

$6,800

Mantel Clock 19th Century, Napoleon III Period

Located in Warsaw, PL

a malachite base, which forms the clock case. The ormolu elements mounted on the base are all in

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

Mantel Clock 19th Century, Napoleon III Period

$18,014

Antique French Gilt Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Three-Piece Clock Set

Located in London, GB

neoclassical style. The central clock itself is set within an ormolu case that is decorated with Classical

Category

Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Gilt Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Three-Piece Clock Set

$13,077 / set

19th c. French Tall Case Clock

Located in Winter Park, FL

A tall case clock made of beechwood, pegged and mortise construction, floral carvings, with a

Category

19th Century French Antique Clock Cases

19th c. French Tall Case Clock

$5,500

Georgian-Era Welsh Long Case Clock

Located in Austin, TX

An 18th c. Long Case Clock, G. Pierce, Caernarvon, Wales, featuring a brass square dial

Category

18th Century and Earlier Welsh Antique Clock Cases

Georgian-Era Welsh Long Case Clock

$9,500

Early 19th Century English Mahogany Tall Case Clock with Case

Located in Savannah, GA

Early 19th Century English Mahogany Tall Case Clock with Case in Original Condition and in Working

Category

19th Century English Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century English Mahogany Tall Case Clock with Case

$8,500

CLOCK WITH EBONY CASE AND SUPPORT

Located in New Orleans, LA

EBONY WWOOD WALL CLOCK WITH SUPPORTING SHELF

Category

18th Century and Earlier French Antique Clock Cases

CLOCK WITH EBONY CASE AND SUPPORT

$8,500

Brass Cased Desk Clock

Located in Cheshire, GB

A brass twin oval cased desk clock & barometer with a thermometer, on black marble base, the

Category

Early 20th Century British Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Brass

Brass Cased Desk Clock

$2,057

George III Mahogany Tall Case Clock

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Gorgeous and stately clock made of San Domingan mahogany, the swan's neck pediment with blind

Category

18th Century and Earlier Irish George III Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Brass

George III Mahogany Tall Case Clock

$7,500

Antique Neoclassical Herschede Five-Tube Mahogany Tall Case Clock Circa 1930

By Herschede Clock Co.

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique tall case clock by Herschede offers mahogany case in arched form with central glass door

Category

Early 20th Century Neoclassical Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Neoclassical Herschede Five-Tube Mahogany Tall Case Clock Circa 1930

$2,360

George III Japanned Tall Case Clock

Located in Essex, MA

The arched bonnet with three brass finials over a glazed door enclosing works by William Hill Jr Walsingham over an arched door and plinth base.

Category

18th Century and Earlier British George III Antique Clock Cases

George III Japanned Tall Case Clock

$7,500

Double-Sided French Ormolu Portico Clock

Located in New Orleans, LA

. The clock case is just as impressive as its mechanics. Neoclassical in style, the ormolu case is

Category

19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Ormolu

Double-Sided French Ormolu Portico Clock

$124,500

Louis XVI French Mantel Clock Tableclock, Balthazar París, Bronce, Marble

By Balthazar Lieutaud

Located in Valladolid, ES

with a gilt bronze finish. The clock case is embellished with a garland, supported by 4 scrolls. The

Category

Early 1800s French Louis XVI Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Marble, Gold, Bronze

Louis XVI French Mantel Clock Tableclock, Balthazar París, Bronce, Marble

Antique French Gilt Bronze Chinoiserie Clock Set, circa 1870

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A very decorative and unusual antique French clock set, Chinese in influence. The clock case is

Category

19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Gilt Bronze Chinoiserie Clock Set, circa 1870

$2,677

Chinoiserie Grandfather Clock, England, London, Mid-18th Century, Longcase Clock

By James Scholefield

Located in Greven, DE

England, black lacquer with gilt decoration became fashionable and was also very popular for clock cases

Category

Mid-18th Century British Chinoiserie Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Oak

Chinoiserie Grandfather Clock, England, London, Mid-18th Century, Longcase Clock

$6,245

John Clifton English Mahogany Tall Case Clock

By John Clifton

Located in Milford, NH

Magnificent English mahogany tall case clock or grandfather's clock by John Clifton (died 1794

Category

18th Century and Earlier English Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Mahogany

John Clifton English Mahogany Tall Case Clock

$18,500

19th Century French Walnut Tall Case Clock

Located in Winter Park, FL

A seven day Morbier clock in its original solid walnut case clock. A fine craftsmanship with

Category

19th Century French Antique Clock Cases

19th Century French Walnut Tall Case Clock

$7,500

Chinoiserie Tall Case Clock by John Crouch

By John Crouch

Located in Dallas, TX

Black lacquered tall case clock with Chinoiserie decoration on case, signed on face John Crouch

Category

1760s English Georgian Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Wood

Chinoiserie Tall Case Clock by John Crouch

$7,950

French Walnut Tall-case Key Wind Clock

Located in NYC, NY

French Walnut Tall-case Key wind clock with simply styled case and beautiful face with crown in the

Category

19th Century French Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Brass

French Walnut Tall-case Key Wind Clock

$3,900

Early 19th Century Danish Tall Case Clock

Located in New Orleans, LA

This early 19th century Danish painted tall case clock is in working condition with complete

Category

Early 19th Century Danish Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Danish Tall Case Clock

$4,100

19TH Century Italian Renaissance Revival Case Clock

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Italina renaissance revival paint decorated tall case clock Guiseppe Bargiacchi, Firenze.

Category

19th Century Italian Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Metal

19TH Century Italian Renaissance Revival Case Clock

$24,540

Gilbert Co School Clock in Wood Case

Located in Culver City, CA

School clock in wood case manufactured by Gilbert Co, Winsted, Conn

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Wood

Gilbert Co School Clock in Wood Case

$850

Irish Mahogany Tall Case Clock ( John Gelston )

By John Gelston

Located in Charleston, SC

Irish Mahogany tall case clock with scrolled floral broken pediment, fluted hood columns, lunette

Category

18th Century and Earlier Irish Antique Clock Cases

Irish Mahogany Tall Case Clock ( John Gelston )

$32,000

Collection of Nine Wood Case School Clocks

Located in Culver City, CA

Wood Case School Clock manufactured by The Standard Electric Time Co. from Schiel School; Cinn

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Metal

Collection of Nine Wood Case School Clocks

$7,200

Period Georgian Grandfather or Long Case Clock

Located in Essex, MA

George III Mahogany Long Case or Tall Case Clock --Architectural Broken Arch Pediment Top of

Category

18th Century and Earlier English George III Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Mahogany

Period Georgian Grandfather or Long Case Clock

$12,800

Early 19th Century French Pine Case Clock

By Maupoil a Nolay

Located in Houston, TX

Early 19th century French pine case clock with original face and hand-painted decoration, by

Category

1820s French Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Enamel, Metal

Early 19th Century French Pine Case Clock

$5,600

Walnut and Walnut Burl Tall Case Clock

Located in Woodbury, CT

Walnut and walnut burl tall case clock. The caddy top bonnet with brass finials houses a brass and

Category

18th Century and Earlier English Antique Clock Cases

Walnut and Walnut Burl Tall Case Clock

$33,750

French Walnut Tall Case Clock, circa 1850

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Gorgeous antique French figured walnut tall case Horloge De Parquet. This fine clock epitomises

Category

19th Century French Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Walnut

French Walnut Tall Case Clock, circa 1850

$6,850

19th Century French Country Long Case Clock

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A great decorative clock whose dial and case are from the early 1800s. Exceptional bonnet of thin

Category

Early 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Country Long Case Clock

$2,950

Exquisite French Charles X Ormolu Chinoiserie Figural Table Clock

By Charles X

Located in Long Island City, NY

saddle throne. The clock case depicting the China trade. Very high quality ormolu. Very fine chasing

Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Exquisite French Charles X Ormolu Chinoiserie Figural Table Clock

$4,000

Antique Liegoise "Moon Phase" Long Case Clock

Located in Dallas, TX

Boasting a stately Louis XIV architecture with rococo bas relief embellishments, this clock is a

Category

19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Clock Cases

Antique Liegoise "Moon Phase" Long Case Clock

$11,500

Antique Directoire Period Morbier Long Case Clock

Located in Dallas, TX

white oak, this impressive antique French clock is in a remarkable state of preservation! As is the case

Category

18th Century and Earlier French Antique Clock Cases

Antique Directoire Period Morbier Long Case Clock

$9,980

Tall Case American Clock in Cherry Wood

Located in Atlanta, GA

An American cherry wood tall-case clock with swan neck pediment with finials, painted face with

Category

19th Century American Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Cherry

Tall Case American Clock in Cherry Wood

$5,500

English Georgian Chinoiserie Decorated Tall Case Clock

Located in Greenwich, CT

An impressive black laquered and chinoiserie decorated tall case clock by John Pace of Bury St

Category

18th Century and Earlier English Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Brass

English Georgian Chinoiserie Decorated Tall Case Clock

Antique Mahogany and Brass Single Fusee Timepiece Dial Clock

By Maple Co.

Located in London, GB

around the world. This is a very attractive wall clock of a smaller than usual size. The clock’s case

Category

1890s British Victorian Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Brass

Antique Mahogany and Brass Single Fusee Timepiece Dial Clock

$3,489

Rare George III Painted and Chinoiserie Longcase Clock

Located in Lymington, GB

cased (or ''grandfather'') clock survives in its original untouched state with its painted pendulum

Category

18th Century British George III Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Brass

Rare George III Painted and Chinoiserie Longcase Clock

$17,826

George III Blue Japanned Tall Case Clock

Located in Essex, MA

York , London. The waisted case section with door , plinth base and bracket feet.

Category

18th Century and Earlier British George III Antique Clock Cases

George III Blue Japanned Tall Case Clock

$9,500

George III Green Japanned Tall Case Clock

Located in Essex, MA

dial signed by maker and London , waist form case and stepped base.

Category

18th Century and Earlier British George III Antique Clock Cases

George III Green Japanned Tall Case Clock

$8,500

A Georgian Chinoiserie Decorated Tall Case Clock

Located in Atlanta, GA

the clockworks housed within an arched and columned hinged door cabinet with glass on three sides, decorated throughout with painted chinoiserie scenes, complete with pendulum, weigh...

Category

18th Century and Earlier English Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Wood

A Georgian Chinoiserie Decorated Tall Case Clock

$7,800

George III Scarlet Japanned Tall Case Clock

Located in Essex, MA

Arched bonnet with giltwood finial, over a glass door opening to brass works by William Pike, Totnes, over an arched door and sepped base. Chinoiserie lacquer of later date.

Category

18th Century and Earlier British George III Antique Clock Cases

George III Scarlet Japanned Tall Case Clock

$5,800

Victorian Brass Cased Ships Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

Victorian ships clock Victorian ships clock with heavy cast brass bezel with bevelled glass

Category

1890s English Victorian Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Brass

Victorian Brass Cased Ships Clock

$2,477

Egyptian Revival French Empire Antique Portico Mantel Clock, 19th Century

Located in Shippensburg, PA

furl outward from the crest. The clock case is crafted of pure black marble, the angular columns on

Category

Early 19th Century French Egyptian Revival Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Brass, Bronze

Egyptian Revival French Empire Antique Portico Mantel Clock, 19th Century

$2,910

An Important Long Case Clock By Andre Lepaute

By Andre Lepaute

Located in Kent, Dover

An important French long case clock by the King's clockmaker, Andre Lepaute of Paris. The case of

Category

18th Century and Earlier French Antique Clock Cases

An Important Long Case Clock By Andre Lepaute

$13,077

Vase Clock 19th Century Style Empire by Blanc Fils Palais Roya

Located in Warsaw, PL

ornamentation during this period. Most clock cases were totally cast in bronze and others combined with a stone

Category

Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Bronze

Vase Clock 19th Century Style Empire by Blanc Fils Palais Roya

$4,203

French Provincial Walnut Tall Case Clock, 19th Century

Located in Savannah, GA

French Provincial Walnut Tall Case Clock, 19th Century

Category

19th Century French Country Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Brass

French Provincial Walnut Tall Case Clock, 19th Century

$3,995

American Walnut Chippendale Tall Case Clock, Circa 1770

Located in Charleston, SC

American walnut Chippendale tall case clock with broken arch pediment bonnet, brass finials, brass

Category

18th Century and Earlier American Chippendale Antique Clock Cases

American Walnut Chippendale Tall Case Clock, Circa 1770

$17,000

c.1760 Country French Normandy Tall Case Clock

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Outstanding antique Normandy region Country French tall case clock hand-carved from oak with hand

Category

18th Century and Earlier French Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Oak

c.1760 Country French Normandy Tall Case Clock

$19,800

c.1840 French Original Paint Tall Case Clock

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Outstanding antique French, hand-painted tall case clock with faux graining, detailed hand-painted

Category

19th Century French Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Brass

c.1840 French Original Paint Tall Case Clock

$8,850

Tall case Dutch Clock in Oak, ca. 1760

Located in Atlanta, GA

A tall case Dutch clock in oak with brass and steel face signed "Jean Stoquis," ca. 1760.

Category

1760s Dutch Rococo Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Oak

Tall case Dutch Clock in Oak, ca. 1760

$5,885

Antique 19th Century Early American Seth Thomas Tall Case Grandfather Clock

By Seth Thomas Clock Company

Located in Dayton, OH

A beautiful Seth Thomas long case clock, circa first half 19th century. Features an American poplar

Category

Early 19th Century American Colonial Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Poplar

Antique 19th Century Early American Seth Thomas Tall Case Grandfather Clock

$1,800

c.1850 All-Original Swedish Tall Case Clock

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Beautiful antique Swedish tall case clock in complete original condition including the exterior

Category

19th Century Swedish Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Wood

c.1850 All-Original Swedish Tall Case Clock

$11,500

American Mahogany Tall Case Clock (Peter Lupp, NJ )

Located in Charleston, SC

American Hepplewhite mahogany eight day tall case clock with arched swan neck bonnet, carved

Category

18th Century and Earlier Antique Clock Cases

American Mahogany Tall Case Clock (Peter Lupp, NJ )

$38,000

James Watson, Philadelphia 8-Day Tall Case Clock

Located in Milford, NH

Spectacular 9-1/2 foot 8-day tall case clock by James Watson, Philadelphia, circa 1821-1849. The

Category

19th Century American Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Brass

James Watson, Philadelphia 8-Day Tall Case Clock

$38,000

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Antique Clock Cases For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique clock cases available for sale. Each of these unique antique clock cases was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. Antique clock cases have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Georgian, Louis XV and Rococo antique clock cases are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made antique clock cases over the years, but those made by Staffordshire, Dent and Drocourt are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Clock Cases?

Prices for antique clock cases start at $10 and top out at $225,000 with the average selling for $6,497.

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 Antique Clock Cases

What is a tall case clock?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
This is a tall narrow floor-standing pendulum clock, with a pendulum held inside the tower or the waist of the case. These might feature elaborate carvings ornamentation of the hood, mainly prized for their decorative and antique value.
How do I identify my antique clock?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
To identify your antique clock, search for markings on the back of its movement or case. Once you have located these marks, use trusted online resources to determine who the maker is. From there, you can continue your research to learn more about your clock's age, style and other characteristics. An expert appraiser or antiques dealer can also assist you with identification. Find a wide range of antique clocks on 1stDibs.
How do I tell if a clock is an antique French clock?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Check the clock for a manufacturer’s mark or label. Once you have this, you should be able to look up the clock’s brand to see if it is French in origin. A clock is considered antique once it is 100 years old. A professional can also help verify the origin of your clock. Shop an array of expertly vetted antique clocks on 1stDibs.
How can I spot an antique clock?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
To spot whether or not a clock is antique, note if the clockmaker’s name or company is engraved near the center face of the dial. A paper label may also be pasted on the back of the clock. You can shop a collection of expertly vetted antique clocks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What is an antique bracket clock?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
An antique bracket clock refers to a portable spring-driven pendulum table clock created in the 17th and 18th centuries. These clocks were equipped with convenient carrying handles and were housed usually in rectangular cases. Shop a collection of antique and vintage bracket clocks from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
How do I know if my antique clock is valuable?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
To know if an antique clock is valuable, you'll typically need to have the piece assessed by a certified appraiser or an experienced antiques dealer. The maker and style of the clock will help determine its value (an early American clockmaker’s antique grandfather model, featuring an oak case and decorative carvings, may be very interesting to collectors, for example). Overall condition of your clock also plays a role. Generally, clocks that still work are worth more than those that require repairs. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique, vintage and modern clocks.
Are old antique clocks worth anything?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
Yes, some old antique clocks may be worth something. Many collectors look for clocks produced by certain manufacturers, such as the Ansonia Clock Company, the Seth Thomas Clock Company, Jaeger-LeCoultre and the Chelsea Clock Company. In addition to the maker, the type, materials, style and condition of the clock influence its value. Generally, clocks that remain in good working order are worth more than those in need of repairs and restorations. To find out how much your clock may be worth, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of antique clocks.

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