American Longcase Clocks
Antique 19th Century Early American Seth Thomas Tall Case Grandfather Clock
By Seth Thomas Clock Company
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful Seth Thomas long case clock, circa first half 19th century. Features an American poplar
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Antique Early 19th Century American Colonial Grandfather Clocks and Long...
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Poplar
H 94 in W 18.5 in D 10.5 in
American Federal Tallcase Clock in Mahogany
Located in Atlanta, GA
American Federal Tallcase Clock in Mahogany with Pierced Crest, Brass Finials & Painted Face
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Antique 19th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Brass
1940's American Paint Decorated Grandmother's/Pencil Clock
By Colonial Furniture Company
Located in Morristown, NJ
20th c., USA, a paint decorated Grandmother's/Pencil clock with the dial marked "Colonial", circa
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Vintage 1940s American American Colonial Grandfather Clocks and Longcase...
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Wood, Paint
American Colonial Mfg Co. Mahogany Tall Case Clock
Located in Astoria, NY
American Colonial Manufacturing Company Mahogany Tall Case Clock, with urn finial crest, gilt metal
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Early 20th Century American Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Mahogany
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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Antique Late 18th Century American Federal Grandfather Clocks and Longca...
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Metal, Brass
American Federal Grain Painted and Stenciled Tall Clock by Rufus Cole
Located in Essex, MA
A Rare and Complete American Federal Tall Case Clock. Riley Whiting Wooden Works, original. A
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Grandfather Clocks and Longc...
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Pine
American Federal Mahogany Tall Case Clock, Silas Hoadley, CT, Circa 1820
By Silas Hoadley
Located in Charleston, SC
American Federal mahogany one day tall case clock with the original brass ball finials resting on
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Antique 1820s American Federal Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Brass
H 91.75 in W 20 in D 10.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Howard Miller Floor Clock
By Howard Miller
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-Century Modern Howard Miller floor clock. Black lacquer with half round chrome trim. Wood
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20th Century North American Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Floor Clock Howard Miller Olivewood Case
By Howard Miller
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-Century Modern olivewood case Howard Miller floor clock. Chrome base. Runs. Chimes need to be
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20th Century North American Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Wood
Glass and Chrome Long Case Clock Attributed to Pace Furniture
By Pace Furniture Company
Located in Denton, TX
Stunning tower of glass with a by-pod base and mirrored clock dial, This runs on a battery movement
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Late 20th Century North American Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase ...
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Chrome
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American Cherry Longcase Clock
Located in Chicago, IL
A tall, elegant American cherry 8-day longcase clock with reeded quarter columns and pierced
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Grandfather Clocks and Longc...
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Brass, Metal
19th Century American Grandfather Clock by S. Thomas Plymoth
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century American grandfather clock by S. Thomas Plymoth.
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Antique 19th Century American Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Glass, Wood
American Sheraton Style Longcase Clock
Located in Montreal, QC
American Sheraton style longcase clock, the silvered dial with raised brass Arabic numerals and
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Vintage 1920s American Sheraton Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Brass
Vintage North American Mahogany Wood Longcase Grandfather's Clock
Located in Tarry Town, NY
American Sheraton style long case clock with silvered dial and raised brass with Arabic numerals
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Vintage 1920s North American Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Brass
Rare Old American Stennes Fed, Sty, Inlaid Mahog, Automaton 8day Longcase Clock
By Elmer O. Stennes
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
One of the most highly collected midcentury longcase clocks, this fabulous Federal Style 8-day
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Mid-20th Century American Federal Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Brass
H 86.5 in W 17.75 in D 11 in
Antique Herschede Carved Mahogany Moon Phase & 9-Tube Long Case Clock circa 1900
By Herschede Clock Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique long case clock by Herschede features carved mahogany case, reticulated moon phase face
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20th Century North American Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Mahogany
H 96 in W 26 in D 17 in
Antique 19th C. Early American Cherry Tall Case Grandfather Clock Painted Face
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful tall case clock, circa first half 19th century. Features an American Cherry case with a
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Antique Early 19th Century American Colonial Grandfather Clocks and Long...
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Cherry, Mahogany
H 85 in W 18.5 in D 11 in
American Cherry Rocking Ship Tall Case or Grandfather Clock
Located in Essex, MA
Connecticut Federal cherry tall case clock, ca. 1800, the fretwork bonnet enclosing an eight day
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Grandfather Clocks and Longc...
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Cherry
American Chippendale Tall Case Clock by Goldsmith Chandlee of Winchester
By Goldsmith Chandlee
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Goldsmith Chandlee (Am. 1751-1821) is considered one of the most notable American clock and
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Antique Early 19th Century American Chippendale Grandfather Clocks and L...
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Cherry
H 100.5 in W 18.5 in D 11.5 in
Late 18th C American Grandfather Clock by John Scudder, Westfield, NJ
Located in Charleston, SC
This magnificent American grandfather clock was made in New Jersey, circa 1790 and retains its
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Antique Late 18th Century American Federal Grandfather Clocks and Longca...
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Glass, Mahogany
Extremely Rare Antique 1880 American Juvet & Co. Time Globe Floor Clock
Located in Danville, CA
Extremely Rare Antique 1880 American Juvet & Co. Time Globe Floor Clock
Offered for sale is an
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Antique 1880s American Industrial Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Bronze
Late 19th Century American Nine Tube Extraordinary Oak Case Grandfather Clock
By G. None
Located in Bronx, NY
Grandfather clock
Hall clock (Grandfather clock), American, Gothic Revival styling, oak, late
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Antique 1890s American Gothic Revival Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Cl...
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Oak
H 106 in W 22 in D 18 in
James Doull Grandfather Clock
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Case refinished. Feet are original. Dial is original and undisturbed including signature. Slight paint loss on rocking ship. Fret top is the remains of the original, center plinth an...
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Antique Early 1800s American American Empire Grandfather Clocks and Long...
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Mahogany
American Waltham Nine Tube Longcase Grandfather Clock
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The mahogany case with glazed door and sides housing the 12.5" dial with moon phase and calendar aperture enclosed by pierced spandrels, triple chime on the quarters and hour,
circa...
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Early 20th Century American Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Mahogany
American Federal Mahogany Tall Case Clock, David Weatherly, Philadelphia
By David Weatherly
Located in Savannah, GA
This stately American Federal period eight day mahogany tall case clock features a double scroll
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Antique 1820s American Federal Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Glass, Mahogany
H 97 in W 19.5 in D 10.75 in
American Federal Mahogany Inlaid and Painted Tall Case Clock, Circa 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
American Federal Mahogany tall case clock with arched bonnet, flanking turned bulbous ringed brass
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Antique 1810s American Federal Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Brass, Steel
American Chippendale Mahogany Tall Case 8 Day Mahogany Clock, circa 1830
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This stately American Chippendale tall case grandfathers 8 day mahogany clock features a double
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Antique Early 19th Century American Chippendale Grandfather Clocks and L...
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Metal, Brass
H 92.5 in W 19.5 in D 10.5 in
Antique American Mission Arts & Crafts Oak 8-Day Grandfather Clock, circa 1900
Located in Portland, OR
Antique American Mission Arts & Crafts oak 8-day grandfather tall case clock, circa 1900. The clock
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Grandfather Clocks and Longc...
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Oak
H 80 in W 20.25 in D 16 in
Tiffany & Co. Grandfather Clock
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Houston, TX
Mahogany cased tall grandfather clock
Signed on the bronze dore face "tiffany New York
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Early 20th Century American American Empire Grandfather Clocks and Longc...
Materials
Wood
Vintage Howard Miller Westminster Chime Floor (Grandfather) Clock
By Howard Miller
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Howard Miller Grandfather clock. It works well and has a beautiful deep-tone Westminster chime
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20th Century North American American Classical Grandfather Clocks and Lo...
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Oak
Howard Miller Glen Ellyn Grandfather Clock
By Howard Miller
Located in Omaha, NE
The Howard Miller Wind-Up Grandfather Clock is a masterpiece of traditional craftsmanship and
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Vintage 1980s American American Craftsman Grandfather Clocks and Longcas...
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Wood
Black Chinoiserie Grandfather Clock by Sligh Model # 0996-1-BD
By Sligh Furniture
Located in Toledo, OH
Beautifully decorated black chinoiserie grandfather clock by Sligh. Broken arch top with center
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20th Century North American Chinoiserie Grandfather Clocks and Longcase ...
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Wood
Eli Porter Inlaid Tall Case Clock
Located in Litchfield, CT
in Brooks Palmer's The Book of American Clocks, figure 49. Superior original condition. Research and
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Antique 1810s North American Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Carved Mahogany Grandfather Clock Tiffany & Co.
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A nice classical carved mahogany grandfather clock, with three weights, and pendulum engraved with
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Antique Late 19th Century American Classical Grandfather Clocks and Long...
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Mahogany
Carved Mahogany Westminster Chime Grandfather Clock J.E. Caldwell
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A beautifully carved mahogany grandfather clock, with a broken arch pediment top and finials
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Antique Late 19th Century American Classical Grandfather Clocks and Long...
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Mahogany
Walter Durfee Marquetry Galle Japanesque Inlay Tall Clock, Providence, circa 1900
By Walter Durfee
Located in Providence, RI
flowers, poppies, etc. in a Japanesque context. This is the only time we have seen this used in a clock
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Antique Early 19th Century American American Classical Grandfather Clock...
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Wood
H 100.5 in W 25.5 in D 12.38 in
Tho Jackson Preston Henry Ford Museum Tiger Maple Grandfather Clock by COLONIAL
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Colonial style grandfather clock by Colonial Clock Company, of Zeeland, Michigan, USA. An
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Late 20th Century American American Colonial Grandfather Clocks and Long...
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Metal, Brass
H 85.5 in W 19.25 in D 11.25 in
American Pine Longcase Clock
Located in Culver City, CA
This American thirty hour longcase clock has an early 19th century movement with wooden gears. The
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Antique 19th Century American Clocks
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Metal
Early 19th Century Philadelphia Tall Case Clock
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
An elegant early 19th century mahogany Philadelphia tall case clock featuring a second hand and
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Antique Early 19th Century American American Classical Grandfather Clock...
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Mahogany
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Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century
On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy
Materials
Other
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Antique Pair of Silver Peacock Stand, Decoration Object for Home Decor
Located in Wembley, GB
A Pair of Artistically created birds for table decor, silver-plated peacocks - ideal for a coffee table or bookends. These figures are Classic Hollywood Regency! They are each unique...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Hollywood Regency Sterling Silver
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Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th C English Mahogany and Walnut Grandmother Clock with Le Rose Movement
By John Thompson
Located in Morristown, NJ
20th c., London, a grandmother clock in a wood case with mixed veneers, with scrolled open pediment top, hinged door opens to brass and silverplate Roman numeral dial, face marked "J...
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Mid-20th Century English Georgian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Metal, Brass
Scottish Grandfather Clock
Located in New York, NY
Scottish Grandfather clock:
Clock face painted with settings of the Fair Maid of Perth during the four seasons.
Measures: 21" x 9" x 76"
Weighs: 50 Lbs.
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Antique 19th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Wood
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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Antique 1850s English Victorian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass
Antique Georgian Tall Case 8 Day Grandfather Clock Joseph Thompson of Whitehaven
By John Thompson
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique Georgian Regency period tall case 8 day inlaid mahogany grandfather clock, by Joseph Thompson of Whitehaven, circa 1820.
The clock is made of figured flame mahogany an...
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Antique 1820s English Georgian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Ebony, Mahogany, Satinwood
H 92 in W 21.5 in D 9.75 in
Diminutive Hepplewhite Inlaid Two-Drawer Sideboard
Located in Milford, NH
A diminutive Hepplewhite mahogany rectangular two-drawer sideboard with line inlay, period round brass pulls, with elongated diamond inlay flanking the drawers, over four tapered squ...
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Antique 19th Century Hepplewhite Sideboards
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Mahogany
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 arabic numerals and polychrome painting. massive...
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Antique 19th Century English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Oak
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 dial. Created in England during the reign o...
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Antique 18th Century English Chinoiserie Grandfather Clocks and Longcase...
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Brass
H 104 in W 20 in D 10.5 in
Chinoiserie Lacquer Chippendale Style Grandmother Clock
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality Chinese Chippendale style chinoiserie lacquer grandmother clock. Having a pagoda style hood, brass faced, eight-day movement. The case having gilded classical oriental...
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Antique Early 1900s English Chinese Chippendale Grandfather Clocks and L...
Materials
Wood
Antique English Regency Mahogany Inlaid Bow Front Chest Of Drawers C.1815
Located in London, GB
A regency mahogany and line inlaid bow front chest of drawers, early 19th century (c.1815)
A regency mahogany and line inlaid bow front chest of drawers, early 19th century, with ...
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Mahogany, Rosewood
H 40.75 in W 41.54 in D 20.28 in
Edwardian Mahogany Grandmother Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
Edwardian mahogany Grandmother clock standing on a stepped base with inset roundel, break arch pediment with long trunk door.
Brass dial, raised silvered chapter ring with Roman n...
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Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Mahogany
French 19th Century Tall Case Clock
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This French 19th century banjo shaped case clock is an eye catching piece in any space. Topped by an ornately carved cornice above the dial faced door. Supported by an intricate bras...
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Grandfather Clocks and Lon...
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Metal, Brass, Bronze, Iron
George III English Tallcase Clock with Swan Neck Pediment & Patera Inlay
Located in Atlanta, GA
George III English Tallcase Clock with Swan Neck Pediment & Patera Inlay, Painted Moon Phase signed “Womersley” ca. 1800
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Antique Early 1800s English George III Grandfather Clocks and Longcase C...
Materials
Wood
Thomas Pringle Mahogany Case 8-Day Tall Clock, Dalkeith, Scotland, circa 1830’s
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of an 8-day tall clock in mahogany case made by Thomas Pringle, Scottish clockmaker, active 1830-1836. This beautiful tall case clock features a swan’s neck split pedi...
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Antique 1830s Scottish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Brass
H 89 in W 17.88 in D 10 in
English Grandfather Clock antique 19th Century with a Mahogany veneer Case
Located in Berlin, DE
English floor clock from the 19th century, mahogany with defects, hand painted dial with Roman numerals and polychrome painting with vedute painting. The movement may not work; it ma...
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Antique 19th Century English Biedermeier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase...
Materials
Mahogany
H 92.52 in W 24.81 in D 11.03 in
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American Longcase Clocks For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of American longcase clocks available for sale. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and metal, all American longcase clocks available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of American longcase clocks available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Neoclassical, Modern and Arts and Crafts American longcase clocks are consistently popular styles. Howard Miller, American Waltham Watch Co. and David Weatherly each produced beautiful American longcase clocks that are worth considering.
How Much are American Longcase Clocks?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $9,500, while they’re typically $2,400 on the low end and $38,000 highest priced.
Finding the Right Grandfather-clocks-longcase-clocks for You
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.
Questions About American Longcase Clocks
- How does a longcase clock work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A longcase clock works with the help of a pendulum, which is usually hidden away in the body of the clock. As the pendulum swings, it creates kinetic energy that then turns the gears to move the hands on the face. You'll find a variety of longcase clocks on 1stDibs.
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