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Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks For Sale
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, Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel

Swedish Mora Clock 100% Original paint Fryksdhal Mode
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Mora Clock 100% Original paint Fryksdhal Mode . the old works have been removed and New battery works installed. I do offer the Original works with every clock I s...
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1840s Swedish Country Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood

Antique George III Mahogany Inlaid Eight Day Grandfather Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III mahogany inlaid eight day grandfather clock with a swan neck pediment original brass finial, beautiful decorative and colourful arched painted dial with date and s...
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19th Century English George III Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Other

Fine and Elegant 18th Century Mahogany Longcase Clock
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A fine example of an eight day longcase clock with wonderful full brass dial, moon roller and date hand. The superb mahogany case has a cross banded door veneered in flame mahogany w...
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Mid-18th Century Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Mahogany

Beautiful Antique English Grandfather Clock, root wood, 19th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful antique English grandfather clock, root wood, around 1800 walnut/burr wood. Case with ebonized half columns. Glazed, singl...
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19th Century English Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Oak

George I Longcase Clock by Samuel Guy, c.1715
Located in Norwich, GB
Stunning pagoda top, Burr Walnut case with integral pillars and quarter pillars to the hood door. Long trunk door with original escutcheon and iron stra...
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1710s English Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Walnut

Swedish Mora Clock 100% Original Paint "Sven Nilsson Morin model "
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Mora Clock 100% Original Paint "Sven Nilsson Morin model " the old works have been removed and New battery works installed. I do offer the Original works with ...
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1810s Swedish Country Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood

17th Century Charles II Month Going Marquetry Longcase Clock by John Wise
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A superb Charles II month duration floral marquetry longcase clock by the well-known maker John Wise, c. 1680-85. Measure: 10". The case is of the highest quality and decorated throughout in very attractive floral marquetry depicting spring flowers and birds showing a high level of sophistication with a glazed circular lenticle to the door. Similarly, the rising hood is decorated with blind frets around the top and surmounted by a shallow caddy decorated by five gilt wooden ball finials. It is flanked by prominent gilt brass-capped solid barley twist columns, with blind fretted panels to the sides. The month-going nicely finned and knopped five pillar movement has reversed going and striking trains, the striking train (on the right) being regulated by a small outside countwheel. The going train has anchor escapement and a seconds pendulum. The movement is fronted by a 10-inch brass dial with an unusual narrow silvered chapter ring, seconds ring and date aperture. It has elaborate cherub-head spandrels in the corners and is signed along the bottom John Wise Londini Fecit. The middle is finely matted, whilst the time is indicated by a fine pair of blued-steel hands, the hour hand richly pierced. The maker John Wise was born in Banbury shortly before 17 March 1624, the date of his baptism. He was the son of John and Ann Wise and a cousin of Joseph Knibb...
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17th Century British Charles II Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass, Steel

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

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Mahogany

Mora Clock 100% Original Paint RARE
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a very RARE 100% Original painted Swedish Mora clock. New battery works and reproduction face installed. I do have the Original works and face but it was such in Bad conditi...
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1830s Swedish Country Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Pine

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

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Brass, Steel

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

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Onyx, Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel

French 19th Century Tall Case Clock
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This fantastic solid oak case clock was crafted in France during the 19th century. A sharply carved bonet over a single door with glass panes for the dial case and pendulum to show t...
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Stone, Marble, Metal, Brass

George III Oak Cased Thirty Hour Longcase Clock by Francis Whitton, Norwell
Located in Norwich, GB
George III longcase clock by Francis Whitton, circa 1740. The case is made from the finest English oak, the long trunk door typical of ...
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1740s English George III Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Oak

Magnificent 18th Century Striking Dutch Amsterdam Burl Walnut Longcase Clock
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
An impressive Dutch longcase clock with a burr walnut veneered oak case, signed on the chapter ring Pieter Brandt Amsterdam, c. 1745-50. The hood ...
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Early 18th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Walnut, Burl

Fine and Rare 18th century Shenandoah Valley clock likely by Davis Frye
Located in Richmond, VA
Fine and rare inlaid late 18th century Shenandoah Valley of Virginia walnut tall case clock, likely made by Jacob Fry and dial painted by Caleb Davis of Woodstock, VA.
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1790s American Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass

Rare unusual antique Edwardian musical quality inlaid marquetry grandmother cloc
Located in Ipswich, GB
Rare unusual antique Edwardian musical quality inlaid marquetry grandmother clock having an outstanding quality inlaid marquetry case with a shaped inlaid marquetry hood and barley t...
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20th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass

Georgian Mahogany Gothic Style Tall Case Clock with Moon Phase Dial
Located in Milford, NH
A fine English Georgian Gothic style tall case clock, its bonnet with a swan’s neck broken arch pediment with Battersea enamel oval polychrome urn accents surmounting scrolled fabric...
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Late 18th Century English Gothic Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Metal, Brass

German Marquetry Longcase Clock by Johann Wilhelm Wellershaus, Late 18th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
German Marquetry Longcase Clock by Johann Wilhelm Wellershaus, Late 18th Century A German arched veneered longcase clock or Grandfather clock...
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Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass, Enamel, Iron

Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Swedish Mora clock from the second half of the 20th Century. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights and a bell chime on the hour. Width: 60cm / 23.6" Depth: 15cm...
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1960s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood

Late 18th Century Liege Burled Walnut Tall Case Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
A stately late 18th century Belgian, Liege, tall case clock case having a period Black Forest clock workings with wooden enameled dial and hand-painted fruit decoration, the original...
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Late 18th Century Belgian Black Forest Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Bronze, Enamel, Iron

Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Swedish Mora clock from the 1960's in original colour and carved detailing. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights and a bell chime on the hour. Width:60cm / 23....
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood

Late 18th Century Mahogany longcase clock, by Chater and Son London
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality late 18th century London longcase clock by 'Chater and Sons, London'. Having a swan neck pediment, three brass flame finials...
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Late 18th Century English Chippendale Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass

Mid Century Modern Walnut Designer Lucite Grandfather Clock with Chime MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Modern Walnut Designer Lucite Grandfather Clock with Chime MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Lucite, Walnut

George III Adam and Eve Automaton Longcase Clock
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

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Mahogany

Mahogany Regulator Longcase Clock of Month Duration
Located in Norwich, GB
Regulator longcase clock of month duration Early Victorian mahogany regulator standing on a raised, moulded plinth with centre panel to the b...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Mahogany

Month-Going Regulator Clock by Deshays à Paris
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Louis-Philippe-period month-going longcase regulator clock is an exceptional example of French clockmaking, and its complicated mechanism marks several different aspects of passing time. Crafted by Deshays à Paris, the timepiece displays sleek silvered steel dials that indicate the time, date, month, equation of time...
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Steel

18th Century Antique Walnut Longcase Clock by Daniel Delander of London
By Daniel Delander
Located in Devon, GB
This superb George I period antique longcase clock by Daniel Delander is cased in highly figured walnut veneer of lovely colour and patina. Standing on a double plinth there is a panelled base and moulded trunk door. The pull forward hood is flanked by quarter columns with brass capitals. The case retains the original caddy top surmounted by two finials. The square dial has an applied chapter ring with cherubin spandrels. The dial centre is finely matted with an engraved date aperture and subsidiary seconds dial. The original blued steel hands appear to be original and are finely wrought and pierced. The movement is of eight day duration striking the hours on a single bell Daniel Delander worked with Thomas Tompion...
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Early 18th Century British George I Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Walnut

Regulator Clock by Jean-Aimé Jacob and Adam Weisweiler
Located in New Orleans, LA
This important regulator clock beautifully demonstrates the heights of precision clockmaking. While regulator clocks are known for their incredible acc...
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19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Ebony, Mahogany

Antique Mora Clock Swedish Early 1800s Blue Gold Star Motif
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish mora clock from early 1800s in lovely later deep blue finish with distressed gold detailing and simple country style hood decoration and a wide belly body and a good...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood

Superb Midcentury Studio Craft Floor Clock
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Amazing floor clock executed in black walnut gloriously hand carved to perfection. A stunning showpiece and fine example of Studio Craft Modern. Clock is wind-up and functions well when documented. Can be swapped for battery powered mechanism however the current movement is high quality. Local...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Walnut

French 19th Century Louis XVI style long case clock.
By Charles Frodsham
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very imposing fine quality 19th Century French longcase clock, having an ormolu casting of Father Time on the hood, the white enam...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Ormolu

Large Industrial Double Sided Railway or Factory Clock from Pragotron, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This large double sided railway or factory clock was produced by Pragotron, in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. The piece features a grey metal body and a clear glass cover. T...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Iron

French Louis XVI Tall Case Clock, C1800, Also Called “St Nicolas-Clock”
Located in valatie, NY
French Louis XVI tall case clock, c1800. They also are referred to as “St Nicolas-Clock” because they were made around the village Saint Nicolas d'Aliermont in Normandy. The oak case...
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Early 19th Century Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass

19th Century Swedish Case Clock
Located in Huntington, NY
A unique Swedish case clock. Tastefully repainted. Sold as a decorative piece, no mechanical guarantee. Weights, pendulum and key included.
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Metal, Brass

Swedish Mora Clock Antique Pale Blue Early 1800s Slim Body
Located in Lewes, England
Decorative early 1800s antique Swedish mora clock with decorative style and detail blue and deep blue accents later paint. Measures: 215cm. This original 1800s mora clock has a be...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Early Victorian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Pine

Antique Swedish Painted Pine Long Case Clock with Original Clock Mechanism
Located in Kramfors, SE
Long case clock with red original paint from the mid 1800s. The clock is made in painted pine and dated with the year 1847. Originates from Hälsingl...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Pine

Original Blue Painted Tall Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock, circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
Exceptional hand painted mora grandfather clock with original light blue painted finish accented in soft red and white trim. The warm aged patina on this 8' tall clock is what collec...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Glass, Wood, Paint

Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Swedish Mora clock from the 1800's with dial signed by E. Bergquist and inside the clock the date 1856 and village Aata. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights an...
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18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood

French 19th-20th Century Régence Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Longcase Clock
By Charles Cressent, Julien Le Roy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th-20th century Régence style gilt bronze mounted kingwood and tulipwood parquetry regulator longcase clock, after the 18th century model by Julien Le Roy (French, 16...
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Early 1900s French Régence Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Enamel, Bronze, Ormolu

Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Long Case Clock, 1860, by Balthazar, Paris
By André Balthazar 1
Located in Brighton, Sussex
Pendulum clock "Regulateur de parquet" after Jean-Henri Riesener Napoleon III, Paris, circa 1850-1880. Balthazar, Paris. This fine quality late...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Ormolu

Unusual quality antique oak chiming longcase barometer clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
Unusual quality antique oak chiming longcase barometer clock, having a quality antique oak cased long case clock with exposed central barometer, having a arched shaped case with a la...
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Early 20th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Glass, Oak

Antique George III Quality Eight Day Brass Face Oak Longcase Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III quality eight day brass face oak longcase clock having an attractive shaped top with an inlaid shell, oak glazed door flanked by two reeded columns with brass capi...
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1780s English George III Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass

Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Long Case Clock
Located in Kramfors, SE
Northern Swedish rococo long case clock. The shape of the case is rococo and the expression is unique for the area Jämtland in Sweden. Made by hand during the late 1700s in pine with...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Pine

Beautiful Antique English Grandfather Clock, Oak, 19th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful antique English grandfather clock, oak, 19th century. English floor clock, oak with thread inlay, hand painted dial with...
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19th Century English Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Oak

A Mahogany Long Case ‘tide’ Clock England, c. 1900
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A very fine mahogany Grandfather clock in the Chippendale taste with extremely rare movement, depicting the rise and fall of the tide. This long case clock is in the Chippendale ta...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Mahogany

Antique Swedish Rococo Long Case Clock, with Original Clockwork
Located in Kramfors, SE
Northern Swedish classic Rococo long case clock from the first half of the 19th century, circa 1820-1830. The clock has a good size and the clas...
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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

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Mahogany

Scottish Mahogany Swan Neck Satinwood Patera Inlaid Tall Case Clock, Circa 1780
By Charles Campbell
Located in Charleston, SC
Scottish mahogany eight day tall case clock with three sphere brass finials, a swan neck satinwood inlay patera pediment, intricately carved fretwork, over an arched door with flanki...
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1780s Scottish Regency Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass, Steel

20th Century Louis XVI Style Museum Pedestal Clock after Jean-Henri Riesener
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Berlin, DE
A Model of Jean Henri Riesener (Received Master in 1768) executed in 1785. (Inv. OA 5501 in Louvre Museum). 19th century. This fine and sumptuous “Regulateur de Pendule” presents a fine amaranth. Of Sycamore oeuil de vermeuil, ebony and buis stringing marquetry. The base and the gaine are decorated with diamond shapes. The hours are inscribed in Roman numerals and the munutes in Arabic. It takes place in a magnificent gilt décor of three winged children playing with garlands on clouds. The regulator is enriched with a delicate garniture of bronze. The dial and each panel are framed by an elegant frieze of palms and pearls. The top of the gaine is enhanced with a frieze of palms and ovums, foliages and garlands of flowers. Each corner is ornated with fleurons. The front of the gaine is embellished by an Apollo mask (Sun Symbol) and each side with laurel crowns. Under the mask the cartouche is decorated by a stylized vase of flowers. Folliated scrolls, flowers, garlands, cornucopias and musical instruments such as a harp (Apollo Reference) The cherubs are underlined by pearls, scrolls of Acanthus Leaves and garlands dawning out in foliages, framed with ropes until the lions feet. The feet rest on a base ornated with fleurons and foliages with buds of flowers ending in four conical feet with acanthus leaves. With André-Charles Boulle (1642-1732) and Charles Cressent (1685-1768), Riesener was arguably one of the three greatest French ébénistes of the 18th century. Eventually taking over the workshop after Oeben’s death in 1763, and marrying his widow some four years later. He is renowned for completing the famous bureau du Roi...
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20th Century Louis XVI Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Bronze

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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Ormolu, Bronze

Swedish Mora Clock "Norrland Model "
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Mora Clock "Norrland Model ". the old works have been removed and New battery works installed. I do offer the Original works with every clock I sell.
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1850s Swedish Country Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood

White Mora Clock Swedish Early 1800s Antique Gold Carved Crown
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish Mora clock early 1800s in lovely white paint finish with a delicate shape body with lots of gold detailing and intricately carved and detailed hood in generally good ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood

Early 19th C. Swedish Mora or floor Clock
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Early 19th C. Swedish Mora or floor Clock having original pale terracotta tone paint with original works.
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood, Paint

18th Century Antique Burr-Yew Longcase Clock by John Stephens of London
By John Stephens
Located in Devon, GB
A George II period, antique eight day longcase clock of smaller size with unusual burr-yew case. The moulded case is veneered with...
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18th Century English George II Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Yew

Regulateur after antique Jean-Henri Riesener in the Style of the 18th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
Piano black polished veneer on solid pinewood. Exceptionally fine floral, bronze. It takes place in a magnificent gilt decor of three winged children playing with garlands on clouds.
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20th Century Louis XVI Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Beech

Blue Swedish Mora Clock
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Blue Swedish more clock, is it Original paint? I don`t think so but I do think its an Older paint.
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1850s Swedish Country Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood

19th Century Swedish Mora Clock
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Decorative 19th Century Swedish faded cherry red, unusual model, Mora clock.With later paint. Signs of wear commensurate with age, the clock is for decorative purposes only. Please N...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood, Paint

18th Century Mahogany Longcase Clock by John Wood of Grantham
Located in Martlesham, GB
18th century mahogany longcase clock by John Wood of Grantham (known to be working from 1753-1797) an imposing mahogany clock wi...
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1770s English Georgian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Mahogany

Antique English George III Flamed Mahogany John Scott Grandfather Clock Ca. 1780
By John Scott, London
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English London Made George III Flamed Mahogany "John Scott" Grandfather Clock, Circa 1780.
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Late 18th Century English George III 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.

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.