Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Mid Century Modern Grandfather Clock by Sligh Furniture. Circa 1960s

By Sligh Furniture

Located in Miami, FL

Mid Century Modern Grandfather Clock by Trend Clocks, Sligh Furniture. Circa 1960s Features a Quintessential Mid Century Modern Designed Cabi...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Chrome

Mid Century Modern Grandfather Clock by Sligh Furniture. Circa 1960s

Antique Thomas Farrer Mahogany Grandfather Clock With Brass Finials 19thC

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Thomas Farrer Mahogany Grandfather Clock with Brass Finials 19thC Measures - 94"H x 19.75"W x 10.5"D

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19th Century Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Mahogany

Antique Thomas Farrer Mahogany Grandfather Clock With Brass Finials 19thC

Mora Clock

Located in Crowthorne, Surrey

1900's Swedish Mora clock with cream and gold paint detailing. Carved detailing to crown. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights and a bell chime on the hour. Wi...

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1880s Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood

Mora Clock

Antique Mahogany 8 Day Painted Face Longcase Clock

Located in Suffolk, GB

Outstanding antique mahogany 8 day painted face longcase clock signed Johnson Knaresboro with a swan-neck pediment with original brass finials. This a stunning piece, very decorative...

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1850s English Victorian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass

Antique Mahogany 8 Day Painted Face Longcase Clock

Antique Oak and Mahogany Grandfather Clock by W Prior, Skipton

Located in Suffolk, GB

An antique oak and mahogany grandfather clock by W Prior, Skipton with a swan-neck pediment and an attractively decorative arched painted dial with a date and seconds dial. It has a ...

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1860s English Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Mahogany

Antique Oak and Mahogany Grandfather Clock by W Prior, Skipton

Swedish Gustavian Period 1810s Gray Painted Mora Clock with Brown Accents

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish Gustavian period painted wood Mora clock from circa 1810 with round head, gray painted finish with green and brown accents, carved waterleaf motifs and rustic character. Th...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Enamel

Swedish Gustavian Period 1810s Gray Painted Mora Clock with Brown Accents

Swedish Mora Clock Norrland

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is an Original painted Swedish Norrland model Mora Clock. it has New battery works and a reproduction face installed. the Orignal works are offered with each clock I sell.

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1830s Swedish Rustic Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood

Swedish Mora Clock Norrland

18th Century Swedish Wooden Floor Clock

Located in High Point, NC

Step into the world of antiquity with this 18th Century Swedish wooden floor clock, an embodiment of the grace and craftsmanship of a bygone era. Its towering frame, crafted from age...

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18th Century Swedish Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood

18th Century Swedish Wooden Floor Clock

Early 19th Century Swedish Wooden Floor Clock

Located in High Point, NC

Behold the charm of this early 19th Century Swedish wooden floor clock, a masterpiece of antiquity that captures the essence of its time. Its sturdy oak construction stands tall, wit...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood

Early 19th Century Swedish Wooden Floor Clock

Located in High Point, NC

This early 19th Century Swedish wooden floor clock is a rustic treasure, echoing the simplicity and durability of Scandinavian design. Its aged wooden surface, bearing the warm, redd...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood

Early 19th Century Swedish Wooden Floor Clock

Located in High Point, NC

This early 19th Century Swedish wooden floor clock stands as an enduring icon of antique elegance and craftsmanship. The clock boasts a body painted in a delicate, faded hue, reminis...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood

Early 19th Century Swedish Wooden Floor Clock

Located in High Point, NC

Embrace the whispers of history with this early 19th Century Swedish wooden floor clock, an objet d'art steeped in a sense of time and tradition. Its stately presence is accentuated ...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood

Early 19th Century Swedish Wooden Floor Clock

Located in High Point, NC

This early 19th Century Swedish wooden floor clock stands as a towering testament to the enduring elegance of Scandinavian design. Its tall, slender body is shaped from wood that bea...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood

Early 19th Century Swedish Wooden Floor Clock

Grandfather clock Modern Mora clock Concrete Minimalism

Located in Göteborg, SE

Grandfather clock in reinforced concrete cast of diabase, white cement and black pigment. After 28 days, the surface is etched in vinegar to expose the black stone and this gives the...

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2010s Swedish Minimalist Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Concrete

Grandfather clock Modern Mora clock Concrete Minimalism

A ‘Black Forest’ linden wood long case clock by Spring of Interlaken

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A ‘Black Forest’ linden wood long case clock by Spring of Interlaken, the square silvered dial enclosed behind a glazed door within an ornate case, surmounted by a carving of William...

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20th Century Swiss Black Forest Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood

A ‘Black Forest’ linden wood long case clock by Spring of Interlaken

William Cummens Federal Mahogany Tall Clock with Moon Phase Dial circa 1820

Located in Milford, NH

An exceptional Federal mahogany tall case clock with a delicate fretwork crest, adorned with three ball and spire brass finials, surmounting an arched form glass door, opening to a h...

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1820s American Federal Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Metal

William Cummens Federal Mahogany Tall Clock with Moon Phase Dial circa 1820

Swedish Mora Clock Norrland Style

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a unique Swedish Mora Clock Norrlands Model , its been restored and repainted with Milk paints "Flint Grey"

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1820s Swedish Country Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood

Swedish Mora Clock Norrland Style

Antique French Provincial Tall Case Clock In a Painted Case, ca. 1870

Located in AMSTERDAM, NH

Very decorative and charming French tall case clock featuring a painted pine case adorned with floral decorations. The porcelain clock dial bears the si...

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Late 19th Century French Country Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Metal, Brass

Antique French Provincial Tall Case Clock In a Painted Case, ca. 1870

Antique Blue Painted Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock, circa 1820-1840

Located in Round Top, TX

Graceful curves create the attractive silhouette of this Swedish mora grandfather clock. Newer professionally applied blue layered finish (with slight white and green undertones), l...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood, Paint

Antique Blue Painted Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock, circa 1820-1840

Fantastic quality antique George III mahogany and oak longcase clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Fantastic quality antique George III mahogany and oak longcase clock with a painted dial decorated with castles, country houses the sea and a ship in beautiful green, blue and brown ...

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Early 19th Century George III Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Glass, Mahogany

Fantastic quality antique George III mahogany and oak longcase clock

18th Century George III Chinoiserie Clock

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Chinoiserie clocks can make a room. Here is a handsome one.

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18th Century British Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Metal

18th Century George III Chinoiserie Clock

Mora Clock

Located in Crowthorne, Surrey

Antique Swedish Mora clock from the 18th Century with Chinoiserie hand painted details. The dial of this clock carries the name of its maker 'Peter Englund'. Width: 58.5cm / 23"" D...

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Early 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood

Mora Clock

1889 Antique French, Louis XV Style, Walnut, Foliate, Gilt, Longcase Clock

Located in Austin, TX

Gorgeous Antique Clock, Longcase, French, Louis XV Style, Walnut, Foliate, Gilt, 1889, 19th Century! This exquisite antique longcase clock embodies the opulence of French design ...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood, Giltwood

1889 Antique French, Louis XV Style, Walnut, Foliate, Gilt, Longcase Clock

German 1960s Junghans Pendulum + Weights + Gong Wall Clock

By Junghans Uhren GmbH

Located in Krefeld, DE

Wall clock Design & produced by Junghans in 1960s. Brass metal and Teak wood. Mechanical movement and gong is in good working condition. Very nice gong but if you don't like it is po...

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass

German 1960s Junghans Pendulum + Weights + Gong Wall Clock

Swedish 1790s Long Case Mora Clock with Blue Gray Paint and Carved Crest

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish painted wood Mora clock from circa 1790s with carved crest, blue gray painted finish and single door. This exquisite Swedish Mora clock, dating back to the 1790s, is a tes...

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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Enamel

Swedish 1790s Long Case Mora Clock with Blue Gray Paint and Carved Crest

E. 19th C. Antique English William IV, Mahogany, Striking, Longcase Clock

Located in Austin, TX

Stunning Antique Clock, Longcase, English William IV Mahogany Striking, Early 19th Century, 1800s!! English William IV mahogany longcase clock, first half 19th c., glazed hood with ...

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19th Century British William IV Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood

E. 19th C. Antique English William IV, Mahogany, Striking, Longcase Clock

Rococo Style Mora Clock 1700's

Located in Crowthorne, Surrey

Rococo longcase Mora Clock dated 1700's with original decorative paint detailing. Face enscrobed 'M R J' 'Mora'. Carved detailing to crown. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendul...

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Early 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood

Rococo Style Mora Clock 1700's

Early 20th Century Swedish Painted Grandfather Clock

Located in Houston, TX

The Early 20th Century Swedish Painted Grandfather Clock stands as a testament to the exquisite craftsmanship and timeless beauty of its era. Gilded and intricately carved around its...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Glass, Wood, Paint

Early 20th Century Swedish Painted Grandfather Clock

American Walnut Tall Case Clock by Solomon Gorgas

Located in Essex, MA

By Solomon Gorgas. Lancaster Co. Pennsylvania. Works just cleaned and in good working order. With arched bonnet with pinwheel inlay in the scrolls. Glazed door opening to enameled wo...

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Late 18th Century American Federal Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Metal, Brass

American Walnut Tall Case Clock by Solomon Gorgas

Antique George III Quality Brass Face Oak Longcase Clock by William Lister

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique George III quality brass face oak longcase clock by William Lister having a quality oak case with an arched top, two turned columns, ...

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Early 1800s English George III Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass

Antique George III Quality Brass Face Oak Longcase Clock by William Lister

Mid 19th Century Swedish Clock With Blue Paint

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Great looking clock, nice paint and detail. Made in the Mid 19th Century

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood, Paint

Mid 19th Century Swedish Clock With Blue Paint

Herbert Blockley London Musical 19th Century Inlaid Tall Case Grandfather Clock

Located in Long Branch, NJ

Herbert Blockley London Musical 19th Century Inlaid Tall Case Grandfather Clock Dimensions : 94.5" Tall X 21" Wide X 10" Deep This gorgeous tall case clock was made by Herbert Blo...

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Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass

Herbert Blockley London Musical 19th Century Inlaid Tall Case Grandfather Clock

19th Century J.J Elliott Inlaid Brass Mahogany & Mother of Pearl Tall Case Clock

By James Jones Elliott

Located in Long Branch, NJ

19th Century J.J Elliot Inlaid Brass Mahogany & Mother of Pearl Tall Case Clock Dimensions : 91" Tall X 21" Wide X 15" Deep This stunning inlaid grandfather clock was made in Londo...

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1890s English Edwardian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass

19th Century J.J Elliott Inlaid Brass Mahogany & Mother of Pearl Tall Case Clock

Early 20th Century inlaid mahogany musical longcase clock

Located in Martlesham, GB

A lovely quality Edwardian inlaid mahogany musical tubular chiming longcase clock, having an eight day movement chiming on nine graduated tubular gongs, the arched dial can be set to...

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1920s British Edwardian Vintage Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Mahogany

Early 20th Century inlaid mahogany musical longcase clock

German 1960s Junghans Pendulum + Weights + Gong Wall Clock

By Junghans Uhren GmbH

Located in Krefeld, DE

Wall clock design & produced by Junghans in 1960s. Gold colored and brass metal and white wood. Mechanical movement and gong is in good working condition. Very nice gong but if you don't like it is possible to stopp the gong function. No damages and nice vintage condition. Measurements: with pendulum + weights 120cm=47inch. If you would like to hear the beautiful gong, please send us a request via 1stdibs and we can send a video with sound because the 1stdibs standard item movie...

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass

German 1960s Junghans Pendulum + Weights + Gong Wall Clock

18th Century Chippendale Tall Case Clock with Rocking Ship Automaton

Located in Essex, MA

IRISH TALL-CASE CLOCK BY WILLIAM HERON Late 18th Century Mahogany case, the bonnet with a scrolled broken arch pediment and the trunk with quarter columns. Rocking ship movement in...

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Late 18th Century Northern Irish Chippendale Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass, Iron

18th Century Chippendale Tall Case Clock with Rocking Ship Automaton

C19th Century Swedish Long Case Clock with Gilded Decoration & Original Paint

Located in London, GB

Wonderful early C19th Swedish long case clock from Kougsta in the Jamtland region in an area of natural beauty of central Sweden. The painted face is numbered simply and framed with ...

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Early 1800s Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Giltwood

C19th Century Swedish Long Case Clock with Gilded Decoration & Original Paint

Antique Scottish Dunning Oak & Satinwood Grandfather Clock 19thC

Located in Big Flats, NY

***Ask About Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Reliable Professional Service & Fully Insured*** Antique Scottish Dunning Oak Grandfather Clock with Broken Arch Crest, Brass Finials, ...

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19th Century European Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Oak, Satinwood

Antique Scottish Dunning Oak & Satinwood Grandfather Clock 19thC

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Mora Clock with Original Paint

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

A Swedish antique Mora clock dating with its original paint. The original mechanism, pendulum and weights are included. We do not guarantee functionality. This Grand-father clock has...

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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood, Paint

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Mora Clock with Original Paint

Early 19th Century Chinoiserie Tall Clock

Located in Charlottesville, VA

An early English Chinoiserie decorated clock in non working condition. Made in the Early 19th Century.

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Early 19th Century British Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood, Paint

Early 19th Century Chinoiserie Tall Clock

An 18th Century Green Japanned Lacquer Longcase Clock

Located in London, GB

England, circa 1780 A mid-eighteenth century green japanned lacquer longcase clock, the case decorated with figures within a naturalistic setting surrounded by pagodas, birds, butte...

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Mid-18th Century English Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Lacquer

An 18th Century Green Japanned Lacquer Longcase Clock

19th Century English Mahogany Tall Clock

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A very beautiful mahogany tall case clock. It has brass accents. And is working now. Made in the 19th Century.

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19th Century British Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Metal

19th Century English Mahogany Tall Clock

19th Century Swedish Case Clock

Located in Huntington, NY

A unique Swedish Mora case clock in original light green color. Base is later made. Clock is sold as a decorative piece, no mechanical guarantee. Weights, pendulum and key included.

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass, Iron

19th Century Swedish Case Clock

Howard Miller Floor (Grandfather) Clock, Model #610-892, Westminster Chime

Located in Phoenix, AZ

2002 Howard Miller grandfather clock with beautiful Westminster chime. Franz Hermle movement, model # 610-892. Serial # MF0023650062. Solid wood case made of golden oak. The chime ca...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Oak

Howard Miller Floor (Grandfather) Clock, Model #610-892, Westminster Chime

Grandfather Clock Oak Longcase Chiming Tempus Fugit

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Gorgeous English oak antique grandfather clock Lovely clock face with a small panel reading 'Tempus Fugit' - Latin for time flies Features a chiming mechanism Circa 1920 on this cloc...

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1920s Vintage Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Oak

Grandfather Clock Oak Longcase Chiming Tempus Fugit

Arne Hovmand-Olsen Grandfather Clock 1965 in Teak

By Arne Hovmand-Olsen

Located in Handewitt, DE

Arne Hovmand-Olsen, conical shaped Grandfarher clock 1965. With brass hands and brass hour marks. Inside with shelfes. Made in teak.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass

Arne Hovmand-Olsen Grandfather Clock 1965 in Teak

Danish Bornholm Mora Clock White Gold 1800s Antique

Located in LONDON, GB

This very early 1800s Danish Bornholm Grandfather clock was peobably made around 1800-1820. It has beautiful detail and the paint is generally good as you can see with the gold de...

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Early 19th Century Danish Early Victorian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Pine

Danish Bornholm Mora Clock White Gold 1800s Antique

Mid 19th Century Chinoiserie Clock

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A lovely chinoiserie decorated tall clock. Selling in non working condition

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Mid-19th Century British Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood, Paint

Mid 19th Century Chinoiserie Clock

Swedish Gustavian Grey Painted Tall Case Clock

Located in Bradenton, FL

Incredibly rare Swedish Gustavian Neoclassical grey painted pine tall case clock, late 18th or early 19th century, having a circular hood surmounted by a cartouche, the face with Rom...

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18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood

Swedish Gustavian Grey Painted Tall Case Clock

Vintage Atmos Jaeger le Coultre Mantle Clock C1970 20th Century

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in London, GB

This is a very elegant Vintage Atmos perpetual mantle clock by Jaeger-LeCoultre, with a jewelled movement bearing their ref No. 464788 and dating from Circa 1970. The clock is disp...

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1970s Vintage Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass

Vintage Atmos Jaeger le Coultre Mantle Clock C1970 20th Century

Mid 19th century Swedish decorative column long case clock

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Mid 19th century swedish decorative column long case clock circa 1850. Beautiful long case clock from sweden. Made with a decorative fluted column which forms a demi lune shape. Clo...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Pine

Mid 19th century Swedish decorative column long case clock

19th Century Tiffany & CO Oak 5 Musical 5 Gong Tall Case Grandfather Clock

By Walter Durfee

Located in Long Branch, NJ

19th Century Tiffany & CO Oak 5 Musical 5 Gong Tall Case Grandfather Clock Dimensions : 104" Tall X 26" Wide X 15.5" Deep This gorgeous grandfather clock was made in the late 19th ...

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1890s American Federal Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Oak

19th Century Tiffany & CO Oak 5 Musical 5 Gong Tall Case Grandfather Clock

19th Century Swedish Country Pine Bureau Clock Cabinet

Located in Kramfors, SE

Antique bureau clock cabinet from northern Sweden. The cabinet is dated 1863 but is likely older than that, from around 1840 to 1860. A good example of old ingenuity and compact livi...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Country Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Pine

19th Century Swedish Country Pine Bureau Clock Cabinet

Swedish Fryksdahl Grandfather Clock with Raised Base, circa 1820s

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish Fryksdahl grandfather clock, raised on feet, from the 19th century. This antique Fryksdahl clock from Sweden features a beautifully raised and carved crest, the neck and un...

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19th Century Swedish Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Glass, Wood

Swedish Fryksdahl Grandfather Clock with Raised Base, circa 1820s

French Louis XV Period Walnut Longcase Clock from the Rhône Valley, circa 1760

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French mid-18th century Louis XV period walnut longcase grandfather clock from the Rhône Valley. This French tall walnut clock features a rectangular head topped with a bonnet pedi...

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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Metal

French Louis XV Period Walnut Longcase Clock from the Rhône Valley, circa 1760

Scandinavian Longcase Clock, Sweden, 18th Century

Located in Greven, DE

Small Scandinavian grandfather clock Sweden Wood, coloured 18th century Dimensions: H x W x D: 187 x 38 x 21 cm Description: Stepped case standing on a plinth. Straight box with r...

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18th Century Swedish Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood

Scandinavian Longcase Clock, Sweden, 18th Century

Swedish 1770s Rococo Period Mora Clock with Hand-Painted Swag and Ribbon Motifs

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish Rococo period wood "Mora" clock from circa 1770 with hand-painted swag and ribbon motifs, Roman numerals on the face and carved base. This Swedish Rococo period "Mora" cloc...

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Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Glass, Wood

Swedish 1770s Rococo Period Mora Clock with Hand-Painted Swag and Ribbon Motifs

Longcase Clock, Moonphases, Date and Seconds, John Clifton Liverpool, circa 1785

By John Clifton

Located in Greven, DE

Antique grandfather clock with date, moon phase and central second hand Liverpool Mahogany around 1785 Dimensions: H x W x D: 246 x 53 x 26 cm Description: Antique Lancashire long...

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1780s English Louis XVI Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Mahogany

Longcase Clock, Moonphases, Date and Seconds, John Clifton Liverpool, circa 1785

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.