Westminster Grandfather Clock
Mid century Modern Danish stand clock teak By Westminster clocks copenhagen 1960
By Westminster Clocks
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Mid-Century Modern Danish stand clock in Teak By Westminster clocks copenhagen 1960
Made in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase ...
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Brass
H 72.84 in W 16.93 in D 9.45 in
Rosewood Grandfather Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
Westminster chimes.
Known commonly as “grandfather” clocks, it was not until the late 19th century that
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Antique 19th Century English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Silver, Silver Plate
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
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
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Walnut
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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
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...
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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
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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...
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Oak
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
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
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Brass
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...
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Hardwood
H 31.5 in W 9.85 in D 5.12 in
Scandinavian Modern Teak Longcase Clock
By Westminster Clocks
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A very unusual item, a Scandinavian Modern long case clock, made from teak and glass, the cabinet
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase ...
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Glass, Teak
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
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
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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
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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
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Oak
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
Rare Teak Westminster Grandfather Clock
By Westminster Clocks
Located in New London, CT
Made by Westminster clocks of Copenhagen in the 1980s, this unique Scandinavian modern take on a
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Grandfather Clocks and Long...
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Brass
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Pair of Grand-Scale Arched Glass-Paneled Double Doors
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of grand-scale arched glass paneled double doors. Contains (mostly) original glass plates (one missing, the second broken) Constructed, circa 1910 in Paris.
Note: Original/earl...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Doors and Gates
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Glass, Wood
Art Deco Longcase Clock, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Floor clock in elm wood, design and made in Denmark 1930s. Great original condition.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase...
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Glass, Oak
19th Century Swedish Ántique Grandfather Clock Tall Case Clock Original Paint
Located in Boden, SE
19th century Folk Art tall case clock from Luleå Norrbotten, Northern Sweden. Made in wood. Nice details and beautiful carvings.
Beautiful handpainted flowers on the front.
The M...
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Grandfather Clocks and Longc...
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Pine
H 94.89 in W 23.23 in D 8.27 in
German Gustav Becker 3 Weight Grand Sonnerie Vienna Regulator Wall Clock
Located in Danville, CA
Highly Carved German 3 Weight Grand Sonnerie Quarter Strike Vienna Regulator Wall Clock
Here is an excellent 3 weight driven regulator wall clock. This clock is 52-1/4" tall and 1...
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Antique Late 19th Century German Wall Clocks
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Brass
H 52.25 in W 17.75 in D 6.5 in
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 adjusted. Very good condition. Dimensions: 9" depth x 16" W x 68" H.
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20th Century North American Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Wood
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 Longc...
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Brass
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
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...
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Lucite, Walnut
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 paneled front. Chimes need adjustment does not strike properly. Weighs have some dents. ...
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20th Century North American Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Chrome
Vintage Brutalist Standing Clock, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage sculpted brutalist design grandfather clock made from resin and wood.
The clock is illuminated on the inside and has a fully working mechanism.
The piece was made in be...
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Brutalist Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Resin, Wood
Elliott of London Caddy Top Mahogany Bracket Clock
By James Jones Elliott
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Elegant English bracket clock with mahogany case. Well made and chimes on every quarter hour with either Westminster or Whittington and also a silent feature. Elliott of London was c...
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Mid-20th Century English Mantel Clocks
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Mahogany
George Nelson Mini Grandfather Clock for Howard Miller
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful half-height tabletop grandfather clock in rosewood. Designed by George Nelson for Howard Miller clock company. Wind-up mechanism. Weights and pendulum are purely decorative.
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Vintage 1950s American Clocks
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Rosewood
Miniature Longcase Rocking Ship Clock by Sinclair Harding.
By Sinclair Harding
Located in Amersham, GB
Made by one of the last great english clock makers working in a traditional manner. This miniature longcase has an eight day weight driven movement with an automaton rocking ship in ...
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Vintage 1980s English George III Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Gold Plate, Brass, Steel
19th Century French Ormolu and Crystal Drinks Set
Located in London, GB
A drinks set of the Napoleon III Period
The ormolu rectangular frame, rising from swept feet, with a running arcaded gallery, fitted with a mirror plate base houses a suite of fou...
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Crystal Serveware
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Crystal, Ormolu
Monumental Oak Door, 19th Century
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
These high oak carriage doors were made at the end of the 19th century and belonged to a typical Haussmannian building in Paris. In very good condition, the details have been careful...
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Doors and Gates
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Oak
Set of 12 Coalport Cobalt Blue & French Enamel Dinner Plates
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in Great Barrington, MA
A beautiful set of 12 Coalport dinner plates with subtly shaped rims and acid-etched gold borders. The distinctive deep blue enamel ground is contrasted with white "French Enamel" e...
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Early 20th Century British Neoclassical Dinner Plates
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Paste, Porcelain
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Westminster Grandfather Clock For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the westminster grandfather clock you’re looking for. Each westminster grandfather clock for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and brass. There are many kinds of the westminster grandfather clock you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A westminster grandfather clock made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. A well-made westminster grandfather clock has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Westminster Clocks, J.E. Caldwell & Co. and William Greenwood & Sons are consistently popular.
How Much is a Westminster Grandfather Clock?
A westminster grandfather clock can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,215, while the lowest priced sells for $975 and the highest can go for as much as $15,143.
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 Westminster Grandfather Clock
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022How a Westminster clock works involves a quartz movement system. It provides the power needed to turn the gears, swing the pendulum and produce the chime melody. Depending on the clock's design and your preferred setting, the chimes may play on the hour, half hour or quarter hour. Find a selection of Westminster 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.
- 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, 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 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 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 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 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.
- 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 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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