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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
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Vintage 1920s Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Oak
20th Century Tempus Fugit Grandfather Clock with a Chime
Located in Opole, PL
We present you this big, contemporary grandfather clock by the Tempus Fugit company, stylized as an
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Vintage 1980s German Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Hardwood
Mid Century Modern Walnut Designer Lucite Grandfather Clock with Chime MINT!
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Modern Walnut Designer Lucite Grandfather Clock with Chime MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase...
Materials
Lucite, Walnut
Mid Century French Longcase or Grandfather Clock Louis XV Style with Chime
Located in Labrit, Landes
Grandfather’s Clock or longcase clock from the 1960s in the Louis XV style
Walnut with acanthus
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Walnut
H 85.83 in W 22.45 in D 11.42 in
19th Century English Tube Chimer Longcase Clock
Located in Dublin, IE
A spectacular late 19th century longcase Grandfather clock with an eight day movement and chiming
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Grandfather Clocks and Longc...
Materials
Brass
Attractive quality antique mahogany chiming grandmother clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
Attractive quality antique mahogany chiming grandmother clock, having a quality antique early 20th
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20th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass
Impressive Quarter Chiming Tubular Gong Longcase Clock
By Maple & Co.
Located in Amersham, GB
A very impressive quarter chiming tubular gong clock with a very high quality three train movement
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Antique 1890s English Edwardian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass, Steel, Chrome
Westminster Chiming Grandmother Clock in a Mahogany Case
Located in Montreal, QC
This grandmother clock has a spring-driven, three train, chiming movement, facilitating the
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Early 20th Century English Georgian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass
Fine Quality antique Oak 8 Day Chiming Grandmother Clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
Fine Quality antique Oak 8 Day Chiming Grandmother Clock, having a superb quality oak case with
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Early 20th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Oak
Walnut Westminster Chiming Grandmother Clock Retailed by Garrards, London
Located in Norwich, GB
Walnut grandmother clock retailed by Garrards.
Walnut Longcase clock standing on a raised
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Vintage 1950s English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Modern German Hermle Black Forest Acrylic Grandfather Clock
By Black Forest
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Modern German Hermle Black Forest Acrylic Cased 3 Chime Tubular Movement Grandfather Clock
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longca...
Materials
Metal
Fine English Renaissance Revival Mahogany Chiming Tall Case Clock. Circa 1890, R
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fine English Renaissance Revival Mahogany Chiming Tall Case Clock.
Circa 1890, Russells Ltd.
The
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Antique 19th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Wood
H 98.01 in W 24.51 in D 18.01 in
Edwardian Westminster Chiming Grandmother Clock
Located in Norwich, Norfolk
Edwardian Grandmother clock with Pagoda top and chinoiserie decoration on a black ground.
Brass
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Vintage 1910s German Edwardian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Edwardian Mahogany Grandfather Clock by James Ramsay, Dundee
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Edwardian mahogany grandfather clock with chimes, bearing the name James Ramsay of Dundeen circa
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Early 20th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
Monumental Inlaid Mahogany Edwardian Tall Chime Clock, England, circa 1900
Located in Providence, RI
This clock is a tour de force with fabulous inlay throughout. The base is its own composition with
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Antique Early 19th Century English Edwardian Grandfather Clocks and Long...
Materials
Wood
H 109 in W 22.25 in D 13.5 in
18th Century 8 Day Original Hour Striking, Quarter Chiming Longcase Clock
Located in Cheltenham, GB
A very rare 8 day longcase clock with original hour striking, quarter chiming on a nest of bells
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Antique 1720s English George I Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Oak, Walnut, Pine
Mahogany Grandfather Clock Retailed by Tiffany & Co. Moon Phase, circa 1900-1910
Located in Seattle, WA
Grandfather clock. Mahogany case. Westminster Chimes, circa 1900-1910.
Face stamped with
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Early 20th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
H 95 in W 23 in D 15 in
Antique Inlaid Grandfather Clock Chiming on Eight Bells and Gong
Located in London, GB
clock circa 1880 in date.
It has an eight-day five pillar movement on an arch dial and chimes on 8
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Antique Late 19th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles
Boulle Clock Longcase Grandfather French Inlay Westminster Chimes
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Wonderful Boulle style longcase grandfather clock
Fully working with Westminster chimes
Intricate
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Vintage 1980s Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Other
Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Westminster Chiming Longcase Grandfather Clock
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Edwardian longcase clock circa 1910. Fully restored movement.9 tubular gongs playing westminster
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Vintage 1910s Great Britain (UK) Edwardian Grandfather Clocks and Longca...
Materials
Mahogany
Victorian Grandfather Clock Longcase Mahogany Time Chime 1840
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Refined Victorian grandfather clock in mahogany
Brass clock face is inscribed Baker Atherstone who
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Antique 1840s Victorian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
1980, Howard Miller Grandfather Clock, Westminster Chime, Walnut Case
Located in Phoenix, AZ
1980, Howard Miller Grandfather Clock.. Model #610-232 with Hermle 451-050H movement; serial number
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20th Century American Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Walnut
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
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21st Century and Contemporary American Grandfather Clocks and Longcase C...
Materials
Oak
English Mahogany Grandfather Long Case Clock with 5 Chimes and Moon Dial
Located in Houston, TX
Mahogany long case clock with barley twist carved wood columns on each
side. Exquisite face in
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Early 20th Century English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
Tiffany & Co. Grandfather Clock
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
An incredible example of American clock making, this chiming grandfather clock was retailed by
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20th Century American Neoclassical Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
Oak Grandmother Tube Chiming Clock
Located in Cheshire, GB
Edwardian Oak tube chiming clock, the eight-day tripple-train movement with anchor escapement
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Chinoiserie Decorated Westminster Chiming Grandmother Clock
By William Greenwood & Sons
Located in Norwich, GB
Elegant Grandmother clock standing on a raised, moulded plinth surmounted by a ribbed pagoda and
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Vintage 1920s English Other Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Wood
Swedish Royal Rococo Chiming Longcase Clock
Located in Stockholm, SE
An important royal Swedish Rococo chiming longcase clock made circa 1760 in Stockholm. Signed by
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Antique 1760s Swedish Rococo Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Edwardian Mahogany Inlaid Tubular Chiming Longcase Clock
Located in Cheshire, GB
Edwardian mahogany inlaid tubular chiming longcase clock the case having a swan neck pediment with
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Early 20th Century Great Britain (UK) Edwardian Grandfather Clocks and L...
Walnut Grandmother Clock Chiming Walnut Tempus Fugit
Located in Potters Bar, GB
'Tempus Fugit' - Latin for time flies
Great chiming clock we date to circa 1930
Offered in great condition
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Vintage 1930s Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Walnut
Estate English "Grandmother" Clock with Westminster Chimes Striker
Located in New Orleans, LA
Estate English "Grandmother" Clock with Westminster Chimes Striker.
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20th Century English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass
Quality Antique Oak eight Day Chiming Grandmother Clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality Antique Oak eight Day Chiming Grandmother Clock having a quality oak case with carved
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Early 20th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Oak
Extremely Large Exhibition Quality Tubular Chiming Longcase Clock
Located in Cheshire, GB
Most impressive early 20th century carved tubular chiming longcase clock. The shaped mahogany hood
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Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Grandfather Clocks and Lon...
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Quality Oak Brass Face Chiming Grandmother Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique quality oak brass face chiming grandmother clock having a brass arched dial with original
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Early 20th Century English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass
Lucite and Brass Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clock
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Lucite and brass grandfather clock with deep chiming sound.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase...
Materials
Brass
Fine Quality Antique Oak 8 Day Chiming Grandmother Clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
Fine Quality Antique Oak 8 Day Chiming Grandmother Clock having a superb quality oak case with
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Early 20th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass
Outstanding Quality Antique Mahogany 8 Day Chiming Grandmother Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique mahogany 8 day chiming grandmother clock having an outstanding quality
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Early 20th Century English George III Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Cl...
Materials
Other
H 70.08 in W 13.39 in D 10.83 in
Fine Quality Antique Oak 8 Day Chiming Grandmother Clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
Fine Quality Antique Oak 8 Day Chiming Grandmother Clock having a quality oak case with carved
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Early 20th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass
Antique Quality Oak Brass Face Eight Day Chiming Grandmother Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique quality oak brass face Eight day chiming grandmother clock having a quality brass face with
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Early 20th Century English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Brass
Antique Quality Oak Three Train Chiming Brass Face Longcase Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique quality oak three train chiming brass face longcase clock signed John Simpson London
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Antique 19th Century English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Oak
Outstanding Quality Antique Mahogany Eight Day Triple Chiming Grandmother Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique mahogany eight day triple chiming Grandmother clock having an
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Cl...
Materials
Other
H 67.92 in W 13.19 in D 8.27 in
Quality Victorian Carved Mahogany and Marquetry Tubular Chiming Longcase Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
Extremely large exhibition quality antique Victorian carved mahogany and marquetry tubular chiming
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Antique 1880s European Victorian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
H 107.88 in W 26.38 in D 17.33 in
Monumental Antique Durfee & Tiffany Mahogany Moon Phase Tubular Bell Chime Clock
By Walter Durfee
Located in Big Flats, NY
Monumental antique Walter Durfee Tiffany & Co. Chippendale style tall case grandfather clock
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Antique 19th Century English Chippendale Grandfather Clocks and Longcase...
Materials
Brass
H 102 in W 22 in D 15.25 in
VINTAGE SEWILLS EST 1800 LIVERPOOL LONGCASE WALL CLOCK WiTH WESTMINSTER CHIME
By Sewill & Liverpool
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
longcase wall clock with Westminster chime
Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase C...
Materials
Hardwood
H 31.5 in W 9.85 in D 5.12 in
Antique Walter Durfee Signed Carved Mahogany Bombe 8-Chime Tall Case Clock
By Walter Durfee
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique tall case mahogany Walter Durfee grandfather clock features bonnet with broken arch
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20th Century American Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Nickel, Metal, Brass
Jacques Mahogany and Glass Six Chime Tall Clock with Moon Phase, circa 1920
By Charles Jacques
Located in Milford, NH
A splendid mahogany six tubular chime tall case clock with moon phase by New York City clockmaker
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Early 20th Century American Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Metal
H 89.5 in W 22 in D 15.25 in
Eight Day Musical and Quarter Chiming Long Case
Located in Cheshire, GB
Oak musical and quarter chiming long case clock, having arched silvered dial with Roman numerals
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Early 20th Century British Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
George Nelson for Howard Miller Chiming Grandfather Clock
By George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Smoke Lucite standing grandfather clock with expose works. Chimes on the hour and half hour
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Clocks
French Country Grandfather Clock
Located in Winter Park, FL
A Comtoise grandfather clock with a morbier movement, chimes on the hour, two minutes after and
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Antique 19th Century French Clocks
Late Georgian Mahogany Longcase Clock with Musical Chimes
By George Jefferys
Located in Essex, MA
Period George III Grandfather Clock with Multiple Bell Chiming Mechanism--A Rarity and Highend
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Antique 19th Century English Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
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...
Materials
Oak
19th Century Inlaid Mahogany Westminster Chiming Longcase Grandfather Clock
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Longcase clock circa 1895.Retailed by kirby beard and co ltd paris, stamped on face.Fully restored
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Antique 1890s European Georgian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
French Art Deco Dome Top Mahogany Grandfather Clock by Mauthe Westminster Chime
By Mauthe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Art Deco dome top mahogany grandfather clock by Mauthe Westminster Chime. Item features
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20th Century German Art Deco Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
H 75.5 in W 25 in D 12 in
Edwardian Oak Csed Westminster Chiming Longcase Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
Edwardian Westminster Chiming Longcase Clock
Edwardian Longcase clock housed in an oak case
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Vintage 1930s English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Oak
19th Century Longcase Clock Chiming on Bells
Located in London, GB
Quarters is the most common name for a melody used by a set of clock bells to chime on each quarter hour
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Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Grandfather Clocks and Longc...
Materials
Mahogany
1930s Art Deco Black Lacquer Chiming Longcase Clock
Located in London, GB
An elegant English Art Deco black lacquer Westminster chiming longcase clock made in London, circa
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Chrome
A.P. Ryborg Loushult Grandfather Clock, circa 1830
Located in Opole, PL
An antique grandfather clock, circa 1830.
The clock chimes every half an hour (a single beat in
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Antique 1830s Swedish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Art Deco Walnut Chiming Longcase Clock, circa 1935
Located in London, GB
An elegant English Art Deco burr walnut, Westminster chiming, longcase clock, circa 1935 in date
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Vintage 1930s British Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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...
Materials
Mahogany
Rare Louis XIV Style Bronze Ormolu Floor Cartel with Chime
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare Louis XIV style bronze ormolu floor Cartel with chime. Good working condition French Cartel
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Antique Late 19th Century French Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Grandfather Clock Chimes For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of grandfather clock chimes available for sale. Each of these unique grandfather clock chimes was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and metal. Grandfather clock chimes have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Grandfather clock chimes bearing Art Deco or Georgian hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made grandfather clock chimes over the years, but those made by Walter Durfee, Charles Jacques and George Nelson are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Grandfather Clock Chimes?
Grandfather clock chimes can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $8,414, while the lowest priced sells for $1,200 and the highest can go for as much as $53,000.
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 Grandfather Clock Chimes
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021To get your grandfather clock to chime correctly, you must wait until the next hour count and note how many hours the clock chimes and then move the hour hand to the hour the clock chimed. Then you can reset the clock to the proper time.1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021You can get your grandfather clock to chime correctly in a few easy steps. Firstly, wait for the next hour to chime on the clock. After that, count how many hours your grandfather clock chimes. With your finger, move the hour hand to the number of the hour count, and reset the time clock to the correct time. If you don’t feel confident in trying this by yourself, get in touch with an antiques appraiser or related professional for help. Find a variety of grandfather clocks on 1stDibs.
- What is a chime on a clock?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The chime on a clock is the tune that it plays at specific time intervals. A clock may chime on the hour, or more frequently to mark shorter time increments. Shop for a variety of clocks from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What makes a clock chime?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A mechanical process is what makes a clock chime. The music roll pulls back a chime hammer, which then returns to its original position and hits a chime rod, or in certain cases, a steel tuned tube, as it rotates. The majority of chiming, weight-driven mechanical grandfather clocks have 12 hammers and rods. Find a collection of antique and vintage clocks on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The meaning of the chimes on a clock relates to time. At specific intervals, the chimes play a melody to let you know how much time has passed. Depending on the design, clock chimes may sound every 15, 30 or 60 minutes. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage clocks.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A Westminster chime clock features a quartz clock movement, which electronically plays the “Westminster Quarters” / “Westminster Chimes” melody on the hour mark. A Westminster chime clock also plays a progressive melody to mark every quarter-hour. Westminster chime clocks are considered classic and timeless furnishings, made using high-quality wood and metals. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage Westminster chime clocks.
- Are grandfather clocks valuable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Antique grandfather clocks tend to be more valuable than contemporary ones. Even if it doesn't work, an antique grandfather clock can be worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, as long as it's in good condition.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A tubular chime grandfather clock has a very rich sound that is deeper and holds on longer than chime rod mechanical clocks. As the name implies, grandfather clocks strike a chime. A tubular chime is shaped like a tube with an open center, whereas chime clocks do not have that added center space. Shop a collection of grandfather clocks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The moon on a grandfather clock is a dial that allows you to track the phases of the moon. It features 28 different points corresponding to the 28 days of a lunar cycle. Find a variety of grandfather clocks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021A Westminster chime clock uses quartz movement to work the gears, to move pendulums and to play the popular melody everyone is fond of. The quartz movement electronically plays the melody that can be set to play on the hour, half an hour and quarter hour if desired. Find a wide range of antique, new and vintage clocks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To fix the chime on a mantel clock, take it to an experienced clock repair shop. A professional will have the knowledge and tools necessary to diagnose the problem with the chimes and make the necessary repairs. You'll find a range of mantel clocks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A grandfather clock's worth is dependent on its condition, maker, material, and age. On 1stDibs, a grandfather clock costs anywhere from $595 to $197,632.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Golden Age of grandfather clocks is the name of the period of time during which the earliest grandfather and longcase clocks were made. It began in the 1660s and lasted until the 1730s. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique grandfather clocks.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Grandfather clocks have been manufactured by different makers for hundreds of years, so the first step to find out if yours is a real antique is to look for the maker’s mark. The company name could be engraved on the face of the clock or somewhere inside. You might also find a copyright or identifying numbers which you can use to look up the date of manufacture. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of expertly-vetted antique grandfather clocks from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A mini grandfather clock is called a grandmother clock. It shares the same basic stylistic features as a traditional grandfather clock but usually has a narrower case and is under 6 feet, 3 inches tall. On 1stDibs, find a range of grandmother clocks.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A hanging grandfather clock is sometimes called a long case or tall case clock. The name comes from the fact that the clock has the same elongated body as a grandfather clock. Its dimensions are necessary to accommodate a swinging pendulum. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of grandfather clocks.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Howard Miller grandfather clocks can be identified by a label located on the back of the clock, or inside of the front door or the inside of the back panel behind the movement. Older models may have “Made in Germany” on the label. Find a variety of authentic Howard Miller grandfather clocks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To read the moon dial on a grandfather clock, use the numbers and markings that appear along the outer edge. For example, if "20" is in the 12 o'clock position, the lunar cycle is currently on its 20th day. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of grandfather clocks.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Old grandfather clocks are worth anywhere from a few hundred dollars to $100,000, on average. A high quality, full functioning antique grandfather clock will fetch around $3,000. Those that are highly detailed will typically garner higher prices.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Most historians believe that early grandfather clocks were 6 feet tall because the long case was required to hold a pendulum of adequate length to power their movement. Some clocks are even larger, though this is likely to give them a more substantial, decorative look. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of grandfather clocks.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 5, 2024To determine the value of a Howard Miller grandfather clock, look for the serial number and check trusted online resources and auction houses to see the sales prices of pieces of similar age and style. This should at least help provide an estimate with respect to how much your item is worth. Keep in mind that the age, rarity and condition of any antique or vintage clock will also impact its value.
Your Howard Miller clock may have a label that is affixed to the back of the clock or is tucked inside the case on the back or side. The clock's model and serial number will appear on this label. If you're able to hunt down and consult vintage trade catalogs, these numbers will be of help in identifying the clock.
If the original parts of your Howard Miller grandfather clock have been replaced or repaired, this will also be a factor in determining its value. Because there is a range of aspects that can affect the value of your grandfather clock or any other antique, it's typically a good idea to have a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer evaluate a clock. An expert can properly assess the condition of your clock and likely give you a clear picture of how much it's worth.
On 1stDibs, shop a variety of vintage Howard Miller grandfather clocks, wall clocks and table clocks.
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