Fine Inlaid George III Longcase Clock with Automaton Movement, circa 1780
Located in Essex, MA
Exquisitely inlaid Georgian period 18th century longcase or grandfather clock. Original boxwood and satinwood inlay in late Georgian neoclassical design Clock boasts an elaborate...
Boxwood, Mahogany, Satinwood
18th Century Dutch Automaton Longcase Clock
By Jan Henkels
Located in New Orleans, LA
Adding an air of elegance to the case is its bombé formed base, which became a distinguishing feature of mid-18th century Dutch longcase clocks as well. Several museum collections...
Brass
George III Adam and Eve Automaton Longcase Clock
By James Fenton
Located in New Orleans, LA
Longcase timepieces that combine the mechanics of a clock with those of an automaton are some of the rarest and most incredible ever made.
Mahogany
Automaton Wizard Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
This incredibly rare automaton clock is surmounted by a charming young wizard. On the quarters of the hour, he sounds the time on four Westminster chimes with a Hammer held in his ri...
Silver
Sold
H 86.5 in W 17.75 in D 11 in
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 inlaid honey-colored, fiddle-grain, highly figured mahogany Clock with a wonderfully ha...
Brass
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H 89.5 in W 21.5 in D 10.5 in
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...
Brass, Iron
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H 92 in W 20 in D 10.5 in
Antique 8 Day Tall Case Grandfather Clock Automaton Andrew Rich Bridgewater 1820
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique Georgian Regency period tall case 8 day inlaid mahogany grandfather clock with a rocking figure of Old Father Time, by Andrew Rich of Bridgwater Somerset, circa 1820. ...
Mahogany, Satinwood
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H 81.75 in W 18 in
Period English George III Mahogany Long Case Close with Rocking Ship Automaton
Located in Essex, MA
Period Georgian mahogany long case or grandfather clock --Working --Rare rocking ship automaton --Beautiful case with rich patina.
Mahogany
Sold
H 106.3 in W 23.63 in D 10.24 in
Amsterdam grandfather clock with ship automaton Nicolaas Weylandt circa 1745
By Nicolaas Weylandt
Located in Münster, DE
Amsterdam grandfather clock with ship automaton Nicolaas Weiland / Weylandt Circa 1745 Inlaid walnut case, top with original crown featuring Atlas and angels with fanfares, brass/...
Brass, Iron
Sold
H 81.75 in W 18 in D 10 in
Period English George III Mahogany Long Case Close with Rocking Ship Automaton
Located in Essex, MA
Period Georgian mahogany long case or grandfather clock --Working --Rare rocking ship automaton --Beautiful case with rich patina.
Mahogany
Automaton Galleon Longcase Clock
Located in Roswell, GA
Fine quality Automaton Longcase Clock by Job Grice of Ormskirk,Lancashire, England.
Brass, Steel
Adam & Eve Longcase Clock
Located in Roswell, GA
Unusual Adam & Eve Automaton Longcase Clock by William Mortimer of Cullen, Scotland.
Brass, Steel
$7,039
H 92.52 in W 19.69 in D 9.45 in
Fantastic quality antique George III lacquered and chinoiserie longcase clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
Fantastic quality antique George III lacquered and chinoiserie decorated longcase clock, having a quality brass arched dial, the arch with a name plate signed Jacob Ellry Rumsey surr...
Brass
$15,500
H 102.37 in W 20.67 in D 9.45 in
An Extraordinary George III Chinoiserie Longcase Clock, 18th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
An Extraordinary George III Chinoiserie Longcase Clock, 18th Century Description: This extraordinary George III Chinoiserie longcase clock is a masterclass in 18th-century luxury, c...
Metal
$13,049
H 94.1 in W 19.69 in D 10.24 in
Antique George III Mahogany Longcase Clock Signed Charles Shuckburgh, London
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine antique George lll all original longcase clock signed Charles Shuckburgh of London having a brass arched dial, silvered chapter ring, subsidiary dial, original hands, 8 day move...
Other
Antique George III Quality Mahogany 8 Day Longcase Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III quality mahogany 8 day longcase clock having a quality mahogany case with a swan neck pediment, turned columns, mahogany and glass arched shaped door opening to re...
Other
$3,860
H 89.38 in W 20.08 in D 10.04 in
Antique George III Quality Mahogany Longcase Clock by Dan Williams, Crickhowell
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III quality mahogany longcase clock by Dan Williams of Crickhowell having a shaped pediment with three original turned mahogany finials above an arched glazed and maho...
Other
ELEGANT 18th CENTURY LONDON LONGCASE CLOCK
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A George III period fiddle back mahogany longcase clock. The eight day movement with a full brass dial signed Ed Mann, London Fully cleaned with 2 years warranty Circa 1775
Brass
$3,750
H 90 in W 25 in D 16 in
19th Century English Mahogany Inlaid Tall Case Grandfather Clock J.C Jennens
By Joseph Jennens & Co.
Located in Long Branch, NJ
19th Century English Mahogany Inlaid Tall Case Grandfather Clock J.C Jennens Dimensions : 25" Wide X 16" Deep X 90" Tall This stunning clock was made in the 1880's in London by J.C...
Brass
Fine and Elegant 18th Century Mahogany Longcase Clock
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A fine example of an eight day longcase clock with wonderful full brass dial, moon roller and date hand. The superb mahogany case has a cross banded door veneered in flame mahogany w...
Mahogany
$91,500Sale Price|38% Off
H 102 in W 22 in D 11 in
Rare Haig & Chippendale Geo. III 8-day, Hour Strike Longcase Grandfather Clock
By Thomas Chippendale Jr.
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
This could possibly be one of the most rare and fine longcase grandfathers clock to have ever graced our 102 year old business. Signed on top of the hood/bonnet by Haig & Chippendale...
Brass
$6,354
H 81.11 in W 20.08 in D 9.45 in
Fine Antique George III Inlaid Mahogany Eight Day Longcase Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine antique George III inlaid mahogany eight day longcase clock having a shaped swan neck pediment above an arched glass and mahogany door flanked by reeded columns, satinwood inlai...
Mahogany
$5,800
H 76.38 in W 19.89 in D 11.03 in
Antique George III 18th Century Quality Brass Faced 8 Day Longcase Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III 18th century quality brass faced 8 day longcase clock by John Pollard of Crediton having a superb quality mahogany case on original bracket feet, ornate square bra...
Brass
Antique George III Mahogany Inlaid Eight Day Grandfather Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III mahogany inlaid eight day grandfather clock with a swan neck pediment original brass finial, beautiful decorative and colourful arched painted dial with date and s...
Other
$4,714
H 87.01 in W 18.9 in D 8.67 in
Antique George III Mahogany and Oak Longcase Clock by Hudfon of Nottingham
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III mahogany and oak longcase clock by Hudfon of Nottingham having a quality inlaid swan neck pediment and central brass finial above an arched glazed door flanked by ...
Oak
Inlaid Grandfather Clock, 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Large cherrywood grandfather clock raised on ball feet and decorated with framed marquetry inlays. The clock case features a glazed front. The brass dial displays Roman numerals.
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...
Mahogany
Italian Marquetry Longcase Clock in Louis XV Style
Located in BŘECLAV, CZ
Italian marquetry longcase clock in the Louis XV style, featuring a richly decorated case with intricate inlaid ornamentation in warm red and golden tones. The elegant silhouette is ...
Brass
Exceptional Early 19th Century Waterford Crystal Eighteen-Light Chandelier
By Waterford Crystal
Located in Long Island City, NY
An Exceptional Early 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Waterford Crystal Eighteen Light Chandelier An etched crown above a crystal string body leading to a beaded basket with drop crysta...
Crystal, Bronze
$3,450
H 15 in W 10 in D 0.65 in
Wonderful French Ormolu Purple Enamel Gilt Bronze Bow Picture Frame Miniature
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful and rare French ormolu bronze and purple enamel picture frame with a miniature on the top with bows and tassels. Frame: 10" W X 15" H Picture:7" W X 9&q...
Bronze, Enamel
$150,000 / set
H 67 in Dm 40 in
Pair Louis XV Style 16-Light Bronze & Cut-Glass Chandeliers, Manner of Baccarat
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large pair of Louis XV style gilt bronze and cut-glass sixteen-light chandeliers. The solid bronze frames surmounted with pendants, molded towers, fleur de lis and a central suppor...
Crystal, Bronze
$11,615
H 14.18 in W 10.63 in D 8.27 in
19th Century Coromandel Vanity Box with Silver Gilt Fitted Interior by Asprey
By Asprey International Limited
Located in London, GB
A Victorian Coromandel and Brass bound Dressing Case By Asprey The hinged cover with an inset brass monogram, the base with a jewellery drawer and two fitted internal trays, contai...
Brass, Silver, Vermeil
19th Century Coromandel Writing Slope
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century coromandel writing slope, fabulous quality with brass corners and a central brass diamond with a nice jasperware plaque, there is also raised brass flowers on the brass ...
Wood
Armchair Swedish Baroque Oak Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Armchair Swedish Baroque oak, Sweden. A single armchair made in Sweden during the early part of the Baroque period. Frame made of oak with an upholstered back splat and seat in dark ...
Oak
$43,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 48 in Dm 36 in
An Important 19th Century Neoclassic Gilt Bronze & Crystal Chandelier
Located in Sheffield, MA
An Important 19th Century Neoclassic Gilt Bronze & Crystal Chandelier Russian 19th Century Eight light chandelier with gilt bronze swans Height 48 in. Diameter 36 in. P...
Crystal, Bronze
19th Century English Regency Mahogany Dining Table with Gilt Claw Feet
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency mahogany round dining table with a molded edge supported on a pedestal base with 4 gilt claw legs and green painted trim.
Gold Leaf
Custom Mahogany Double Pedestal Dining Table
Located in Woodbury, CT
A classic English dining table if ever there was one, this non-banded mahogany double pedestal table has the proportions and appearance that can work in just about any dining room. O...
Mahogany
Pre-Columbian Gold Quimbaya Necklace with Six Frogs
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Gold Quimbaya necklace with beads in the shape of six frogs of delicate and slender shape with a beautiful gold color and patina, very nice expression with two narrow lines on the ba...
Set of twenty four blue and white floral porcelain dinner plates
Located in London, GB
Set of twenty four blue and white floral porcelain dinner plates Continental, 19th Century Height 2.5cm, diameter 23.5cm These blue and white porcelain dinner plates will make an ex...
Porcelain
18th Century French Louis XV Commode, Paris, 1740-1750
Located in Belmont, MA
18th century French Louis XV commode, Paris 1740-1750. Body on four carved feet with gilt bronze fittings. Bombe front and sides with five drawers decorated with prestigious, rocail...
Rosewood
19th-Century Silver Plate Epergne and Cruet Service
Located in New Orleans, LA
This elegant silver plate epergne is a rarity in that it also includes a full, cut-glass cruet set. This service’s delicate central basket is elevated above a plateau holding ten fin...
Silver Plate
$5,504Sale Price|22% Off
H 7.08 in W 5.9 in D 3.74 in
Meissen Mantel Table Clock Bronze Porcelain Autumn Fall Kaendler, circa 1745
By Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen gorgeous rococo mantel / table clock made of gilded / gilt bronze, excellently decorated with sculptured figurines made of porcelain. Manufactory: Meissen Hallmarked: Blue M...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel
$122,982 / set
H 25.99 in W 25.6 in D 16.15 in
Highly Important Set of Four Cut-Glass Wall Lights by F&C Osler of Birmingham
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A highly important set of four cut-glass silver-plated wall lights by F&C OSLER. The central arm plate supporting five thumb cut candle arms arranged on three different levels these ...
Silver Plate
$1,150 / set
H 11.25 in W 10 in D 7 in
Wrightsman Collection, Vols I-V, First Editions, Signed by the Wrightsmans
By F.J.B. Watson, Carl C. Dauterman, Everett Fahy
Located in valatie, NY
The Wrightsman Collection, Vols. I-V. New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1966-1973. First edition hardcovers with dust jackets. 2248 pp. Inscribed by the Wrightsmans. The comp...
Paper
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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