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Period: 18th Century and Earlier
Rare Hendrick Schoonbeck Dutch Marquetry Tall Case Grandfather Clock
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Signed Hendrick Schoonbeek, Amsterdam The arched hood with molded cornice above a shaped long door inlaid with checkerboard parquetry, the similarly inlaid shaped plinth raised on b...
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Dutch Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass, Iron

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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Swedish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Wood

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

Materials

Wood

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

Materials

Wood, Paint

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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British Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Metal

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

Materials

Wood

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

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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Swedish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Enamel

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

Materials

Glass, Wood

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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English Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Lacquer

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

Materials

Brass, Iron

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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Swedish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Wood

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

Materials

Wood

Longcase Clock, Moonphases, Date and Seconds, John Clifton Liverpool, circa 1785
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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English Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

18th century mahogany longcase clock John Purden of London
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Late 18th century mahogany longcase clock John Purden London circa 1790. Georgian longcase clock in mahogany circa 1790. Movement made and signed by the well known movement maker jo...
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English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Metal

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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French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Metal

18th century inlaid mahogany long case clock by William Underwood
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
18th century inlaid mahogany long case clock by william underwood of london circa 1760. Excellent quality clock by renowned London maker Will...
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English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Swedish Case Clock
Located in Huntington, NY
A unique Swedish case clock repainted in cream color. Clock is sold as a decorative piece, no mechanical guarantee. Weights (but no pendulum and key) included.
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Swedish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Metal, Brass

Fine 18th Century Irish Mahogany Long Case Clock
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A fine example of an 18th century mahogany long case clock with fantastic carved details to the hood and a flame mahogany door, the eight day ...
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Irish Chippendale Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

18th century oak longcase clock by James Draycot
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
18th century oak longcase clock by james draycot wells, circa 1790. Excellent quality golden oak longcase clock. Second hand dial, date and baring the makers disc at the top. Hood ...
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English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass, Steel

Outstanding quality 18th century carved oak long case clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
Outstanding quality 18th century carved oak long case clock by Smith Macclesfield, having an outstanding quality carved oak case with three finials to the top of the case, a brass fa...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Oak

18th Century Grandfather Clock "Liverpool Made Case" from the George III Times
Located in Opole, PL
18th Century Grandfather Clock "Liverpool Made Case" from the George III Times The case is a traditional Liverpool made one, as Liverpool cases of that period are probably the fines...
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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Swedish Mora Clock 100% Original Paint "Sven Nilsson Model
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Mora Clock 100% Original Paint "Sven Nilsson Model . the old works have been removed and New battery works installed. I do offer the Original works with every clock...
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Swedish Country Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Wood

Swedish Mora Clock 100% Original Paint "Rococo Model" RARE!!!
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Mora Clock 100% Original Paint "Rococo Model" RARE!!! the old works have been removed and New battery works installed. I do offer the Original works with every cl...
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Swedish Country Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Wood

Chinoiserie Tallcase Clock
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful and rare tall case clock, in black lacquer with gold japanned details and figures. Chinoiserie tall case clock Disassembled
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English Chinese Chippendale Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass

Rococo Style Mora Clock 1700's
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Rococo longcase Mora Clock dated 1777 by Anders Swensson with original decorative paint detailing. Carved detailing to crown. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weigh...
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European Gustavian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Wood

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 every...
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Swedish Country Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Wood

Original Green Painted Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock, Dated 1787
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique Swedish Mora Grandfather clock with original painted finish. Pine longcase with original folk art painted flowers in soft earth tones against a pale green background. Brick r...
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Swedish Folk Art Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Wood, Paint

Swedish Mora Clock 100% Original Paint "Sven Nilsson Morin"
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Mora Clock 100% Original Paint "Sven Nilsson Morin" the old works have been removed and New battery works installed. I do offer the Original works with every clock...
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Swedish Country Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Wood

Orologio a Pendolo in Legno Laccato Style barocco veneziano 700
Located in Cantù, IT
Meraviglioso Orologio a Pendolo in Legno Laccato Style barocco veneziano 700 provenienza villa reale lago maggiore produzione mice versailles anni 6...
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Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Wood

Original Painted Swedish Mora Clock
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a 100% Original painted Swedish Mora clock. The style of this clock is called a "MOREEN" this clock was made by Sven Nilsson Morin. He made his clocks from 1789-1810. I offer...
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Swedish Country Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Pine

18th Century Quality Antique Oak Brass Face Longcase Clock by Benjamin Reeves
Located in Suffolk, GB
18th century quality antique oak brass face longcase clock by Benjamin Reeves, Lamberhurst having a quality square brass dial with original hands, 30 hour bird cage movement striking on the hour and half hour, original weight and pendulum. The case is crafted from oak with turned columns to the hood, long door to the centre of the case standing on a shaped plinth base. A handsome example in lovely condition for its age boasting a nice age related patina and in good working order Benjamin Reeves is a recorded clockmaker working in Lamberhurst, Kent, circa 1740 until his death in 1790. He is also known to have worked on a church clock...
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English Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass

18th Century Walnut Brass Dial Grandfather Clock
Located in Wilson, NC
18th century walnut brass dial grandfather clock, the bonnet has a beautiful broken arch swan neck pediment with brass rosettes , reeded keystone and inlaid urn finial. The brass dial with round plaque reading "James Park , Kilmalcolm'' ( according to Brian Loomes...
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Scottish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass, Steel, Iron

Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
1800's Swedish Mora clock with hand painted floral details against a white painted background (original paintwork). Carved detailing of crown. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pe...
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European Gustavian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Wood

18th Century Louis XV Mahogany Grandfather Clock signed Paulus Bramer 1750
By Paulus Bramer
Located in Roma, RM
A rare and Superb Grandfather clock - Netherlands, Amsterdam, signed PAULUS BRAMER (ca. 1730-1760) Walnut case inlaid with fruitwood floral motifs, upper part painted with mythologic...
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Dutch Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Louis XVI Sweden Elm Granfather Clock, 1790s
Located in Roma, RM
Grandfather's clock from North European origin, Sweden. Of excellent workmanship, in elm wood, embellished with games of wood grain, ebonized parts. The mechanism is revised and work...
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Swedish Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Elm

George III Painted Dial Grandfather Clock
Located in Wilson, NC
George III painted dial grandfather clock, the bonnet has a swan neck broken arch pediment with brass ball finial and rosettes, reeded and tapered keystone above turned and reeded co...
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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel

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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Belgian Black Forest Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Iron

George III Chinoserie Lacquered Tallcase Clock with Faux Tortoiseshell Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
George III Chinoserie Lacquered Tallcase Clock with Faux Tortoiseshell Design, Thomas Hall, ca. 1760
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English Chinoiserie Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Wood

Swedish grandfather clock, circa 1790
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
This authentic Swedish grandfather clock, from circa 1790, features its original paint and beautiful floral ornamentation.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Glass, Wood

Late 18th Century Figural Dutch Marquetry Tall Case Grandfather Clock
Located in Long Branch, NJ
This stunning tall case clock was made in the Netherlands in the late 18th century. The case is magnificently inlaid and the top of hood has two angels on each side with a carving of...
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Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass

18th Century Longcase Clock by Charles Rowbotham of Leicester
Located in Brussels, Brussels
A fine longclock from the end of the 18th century circa 1780 in oak by the watchmaker Charles Robotham of the city of Leicester Very beautiful English clock The clock has its o...
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British Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Oak

Georgian Oak and Mahogany Longcase Clock by Thomas Crawshaw, Rotherham
Located in Norwich, GB
Georgian Oak and Mahogany Longcase clock. The case is made from the finest English oak and crossbanded with mahogany, it has reeded canted corners either side of the trunk door a...
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English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Oak

George III Green Japanned Tall Case Clock
Located in Essex, MA
By Joseph Head from Wotton Surrey. Flat top over a glazed door opening to a brass clock works all redone and ready for install. The case with a beautiful subtle green and gilt chinoi...
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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Oak

Georgian Longcase Clock with Red Chinoiserie Decoration
Located in Dallas, TX
Georgian red-lacquered longcase / tall-case clock with gilt Chinoiserie decoration, marked William Wilson / Darlington with sunburst decoration, brass dial with repousse spandrels and silvered chapter ring with black Roman numerals; includes built in level bubble on bottom of clock face, case decorated with raised gilt Chinese / Far Eastern designs on a deep red ground; with movement, pendulum and two weights, key to case only...
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English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Wood

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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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass

George III Mahogany Longcase Clock by Jonathan Storr, York
Located in Norwich, GB
A George III Longcase clock by Jonathan Storr of York. The mahogany case with long door featuring flame mahogany and Sheraton fan inlay to the arch top with Porcupine decorati...
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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century French Louis XV Carved Oak Tall Case Clock from Normandy
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, antique long case clock was crafted in Normandy, France, circa 1780. The tall grandfather clock stands on a straight bottom plint...
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French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Oak

George I Lacquered Longcase Clock by Peregrine Tawney, London
Located in Norwich, GB
George I Longcase Clock with gilt floral decorated to the sides. Long break arch trunk door with beautifully raised Chinoiserie scenes of pavilions and rural life. The plinth also ha...
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English George I Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Fruitwood

18th Century Antique Mahogany Quarter-Striking Longcase Clock by John Waldron
Located in Devon, GB
This superb George III longcase clock is veneered throughout with patinated figured mahogany of excellent colour. The base, trunk with openin...
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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass

English George III 18th Century Japanned Tall Case Clock with Chinoiserie Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English George III period Chinoiserie parcel gilt and japanned tall case clock from the 18th century, with black paint and arched brass di...
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English Chinoiserie Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass

18th Century Swedish Mora Clock
Located in Houston, TX
An 18th century Swedish Mora clock is a tall, freestanding clock that originated in the Mora region of Sweden. It typically features a...
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Swedish Gustavian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Metal

English 18th Century Chinoiserie James Hewitt of Sunderland Tall Case Clock
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English George III period tall case clock from the mid 18th century, with chinoiserie décor and brass face by James Hewitt of Sunderland. Created in En...
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English Chinoiserie Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Wood

18th Century Scottish Drumhead Tall Case Clock
Located in Tarry Town, NY
18th century Colin Croll Scottish drumhead tall case clock in mahogany case with banded veneer panels. The case clock has brass face 8-day time and strike movement with silvered dial...
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Scottish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

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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English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Oak

Swedish Mora Clock Sven Nilsson Morin Model 100% Original Paint
By Sven Nilsson Morin
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Mora Clock Sven Nilsson Morin Model 100% Original paint. he made his clocks from 1780 to 1810 and was one of Sweden`s most well known clock makers.
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Swedish Country Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Wood

Swedish Mora Clock Sven Nilsson Morin 100% Original Paint
By Sven Nilsson Morin
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Swedish Mora Clock Sven Nilsson Morin 100% Original Paint. he made his clocks from 1780 to 1810.
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Swedish Country Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Wood

17th Century Regency Clock and Console Table
Located in Cantù, IT
A clock and console table in the style of Louis XIV made by parisian cabinet maker Lessure who specilised in the reproduction of statues of horses. He ...
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Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass

Unique 18th-Century Grandfather Clocks and Other Antique Longcase Clocks for Sale on 1stDibs

Antique 18th-century 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.

The three kinds of longcase clocks 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 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 18th-century grandfather clock or other 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 — whether it’s the Howard Miller Clock Company, Hermle, Seth Thomas Clock Company or another clockmaker — may be an easy way to learn about the history of your clock.

Find a distinctive variety of antique 18th-century grandfather clocks and longcase clocks on 1stDibs, and browse our collection of unusually beautiful clocks, wall clocks, desk clocks and other vintage clocks too.

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