Antique Longcase Clock Movement
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Longcase Clock Movement
Boxwood, Mahogany, Satinwood
19th Century Swedish Antique Longcase Clock Movement
Glass, Wood
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Longcase Clock Movement
Brass
1920s English Edwardian Antique Longcase Clock Movement
Mahogany
1920s British Edwardian Antique Longcase Clock Movement
Mahogany
19th Century Swedish Antique Longcase Clock Movement
Wood
19th Century Swedish Antique Longcase Clock Movement
Metal
19th Century Swedish Antique Longcase Clock Movement
Wood
19th Century Swedish Antique Longcase Clock Movement
Metal
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Longcase Clock Movement
Wood
Early 1900s American Federal Antique Longcase Clock Movement
Walnut
18th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Longcase Clock Movement
Oak
18th Century European Antique Longcase Clock Movement
Birch, Pine
Mid-18th Century Antique Longcase Clock Movement
Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Longcase Clock Movement
Wrought Iron
1770s French Louis XV Antique Longcase Clock Movement
Tulipwood
18th Century and Earlier English Antique Longcase Clock Movement
18th Century and Earlier English Antique Longcase Clock Movement
Early 19th Century George III Antique Longcase Clock Movement
Brass
Early 1800s English George III Antique Longcase Clock Movement
Mahogany
1910s Great Britain (UK) Edwardian Antique Longcase Clock Movement
Mahogany
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Longcase Clock Movement
Metal
Mid-18th Century European Georgian Antique Longcase Clock Movement
Oak
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Longcase Clock Movement
Mahogany
1830s English Georgian Antique Longcase Clock Movement
Iron
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Longcase Clock Movement
Lacquer
1810s French Empire Antique Longcase Clock Movement
Bronze, Enamel
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Longcase Clock Movement
Brass, Bronze
18th Century French Other Antique Longcase Clock Movement
Brass
19th Century Swedish Antique Longcase Clock Movement
Metal
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Longcase Clock Movement
1730s French Louis XV Antique Longcase Clock Movement
Bronze
Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Longcase Clock Movement
Walnut
1850s French Louis Philippe Antique Longcase Clock Movement
Cherry
18th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Longcase Clock Movement
Brass
Early 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Longcase Clock Movement
Pine
Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Longcase Clock Movement
Oak
Early 20th Century Federal Antique Longcase Clock Movement
Mahogany
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Longcase Clock Movement
Brass
19th Century Antique Longcase Clock Movement
Oak
Mid-19th Century English Antique Longcase Clock Movement
1860s Scottish Antique Longcase Clock Movement
Mahogany
1820s Welsh Antique Longcase Clock Movement
Oak
19th Century English Antique Longcase Clock Movement
19th Century French Antique Longcase Clock Movement
Mid-19th Century English Antique Longcase Clock Movement
Mahogany
Early 19th Century English Antique Longcase Clock Movement
1740s English George II Antique Longcase Clock Movement
Wood
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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.
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