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Rustic Black Forest Walnut Grandfather Clock
By Lenzkirch
Located in New York, NY
Rustic Black Forest (19th Century) carved walnut grandfather clock with 3 bears at base, 2 bears on
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Antique 19th Century German Rustic Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Walnut

French Grandfather Tall Case Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th Century Grandfather Clock is decorated with hand-painted, gold leaf chinoiserie. The
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Antique Early 19th Century French Chinoiserie Grandfather Clocks and Lon...

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Gold Leaf

French Grandfather Tall Case Clock
French Grandfather Tall Case Clock
H 95 in W 18 in D 11 in
Shaker-Style Tall Case Grandfather Clock
Located in New York, NY
Shaker-Style Tall Case Grandfather Clock from the 20th century, painted red and black. Here are the
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20th Century American Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood

Shaker-Style Tall Case Grandfather Clock
Shaker-Style Tall Case Grandfather Clock
H 73 in W 12.5 in D 8.25 in
Modern Classic Grandfather Clock in Polished Brass and Black Portoro Marble
By Bessa
Located in Oporto, PT
grandfather’s tender figure and his old clocks that accompanied our childhood. This unique piece adds a classic
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Rococo Grandfather Clocks and L...

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Marble, Brass

French Louis XV Style Ormolu Grandfather Clock
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine 19th century french Louis XV style ormolu-mounted mahogany grandfather clock, having
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Ormolu

French Louis XV Style Ormolu Grandfather Clock
French Louis XV Style Ormolu Grandfather Clock
H 88.59 in W 19.69 in D 11.82 in
19th Century Long-Case Grandfather Clock, Sweden
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 19th century Swedish long-case clock with dry-scraped finish. This antique clock from Sweden
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood

Beautiful Antique English Grandfather Clock, Oak, 19th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful antique English grandfather clock, oak, around 1800 walnut/burr wood. Case with
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Antique 19th Century English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Oak

Oak Cased Grandfather Clock by Benjamin Lamprey, Burford
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Benjamin Lamprey Long Case Clock. A wonderful Grandfather clock by the Cotswold clock maker
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Antique 18th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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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

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Hardwood

French 18th Century Coromandel and Ormolu Grandfather Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A magnificent large scale French 18th century Coromandel and ormolu Grandfather Clock, by André
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Antique 18th Century French Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Ormolu

Unique Hand Carved Black Forest Tree Trunk Grandfather or Longcase Clock w. Bear
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning clock for the collectors of very rare and truly stylish Black Forest antiques. Tree trunk
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Early 20th Century European Black Forest Grandfather Clocks and Longcase...

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Brass, Iron

Original Green Painted Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock, Dated 1787
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique Swedish Mora Grandfather clock with original painted finish. Pine longcase with original
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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Folk Art Grandfather Clocks and Longca...

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Wood, Paint

Exceptional Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Malachite Grandfather Clock
Located in London, GB
Exceptional Louis XVI style gilt bronze and malachite grandfather clock French, late 19th century
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Grandfather Clocks and Longca...

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Malachite, Ormolu

Swedish Fryksdahl Grandfather Clock with Raised Base, circa 1820s
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Fryksdahl grandfather clock, raised on feet, from the 19th century. This antique
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Glass, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Chrome Standing Grandfather Fall Clock with Étagère
Located in Wayne, NJ
Modern chrome standing open grandfather fall clock étagère. This modern clock has three shelves
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcas...

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Other

Large Antique Hand-Painted English Grandfather Clock Commemorating Lord Nelson
By Whitaker & Co., Ltd.
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This very large and substantial antique grandfather clock was made in 1805 by William Whitaker of
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Grandfather Clocks and Lon...

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Metal, Brass

Early 19th Century Northern Swedish Grandfather Clock with Scraped Teal Finish
Located in Atlanta, GA
An early 19th century Northern Swedish painted wood grandfather clock. This antique floor clock
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Glass, Wood

19th C. Swedish Grandfather Clock with it's Original Face & Warm Color Palette
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 19th century painted wood Swedish grandfather clock. This antique floor clock from central Sweden
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Glass, Wood

Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock w/Original Metal Face & Movement, Circa 1830's
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Mora grandfather clock from the 19th century. This antique Mora clock from Sweden
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Metal

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
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Grandfather Clocks and Lon...

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Brass

Antique Swedish Mora Clock Black 1800s Highly Decorative Handpainted Gilt
Located in LONDON, GB
Rare example of a highly decorative 1800s antique Swedish mora clock with stunning hand-painted
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Early Victorian Grandfather Clocks an...

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Wood

Chinoiserie Tallcase Clock
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful and rare tall case clock, in black lacquer with gold japanned details and figures
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Antique Late 18th Century English Chinese Chippendale Grandfather Clocks...

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Brass

Chinoiserie Tallcase Clock
Chinoiserie Tallcase Clock
H 88 in W 20 in D 10 in
Louis XV Style Black Lacquered Longcase Clock with Dore Bronze Ormolu Mountings
Located in Littleton, CO
ormolu mountings and wood inlay decorating a black-lacquered wood case. The German-made clock’s two
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Late 20th Century Italian Louis XV Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Bronze

Swedish Black Lacquered and Gilt Chinoiserie Tall Case Clock, Lanner, Circa 1775
By Josua Lanner
Located in Hollywood, SC
Swedish black lacquered and gilt Chinoiserie tall case clock with arched decorative floral hood
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Antique 1770s Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Ormolu, Steel

Column Clock by Papier Langackerhäusl
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Column clock W255 D255 H1750 mm Standing tall and confident, our column clock elegantly refines
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2010s Austrian Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Parchment Paper

Huge Illuminated Advertising Clock by Gensign
Located in London, GB
A huge Illuminated Advertising clock by Gensign We are proud to offer a rare and remarkable double
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Vintage 1920s British Victorian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Metal, Sheet Metal

George III Chinoiserie Japanned Longcase Clock
By William Scafe
Located in London, GB
whole decorated with gilt pagoda and figural landscapes, flowers and foliage, on a dark blue / black
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Antique Mid-18th Century British George III Grandfather Clocks and Longc...

Superb Midcentury Studio Craft Floor Clock
By George Nakashima, Wendell Castle
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Amazing floor clock executed in black walnut gloriously hand carved to perfection. A stunning
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Long...

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Walnut

Swedish 19th Century Painted Wood Clock
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish 19th century painted wood clock with volutes on both side of the head. This clock
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood

Swedish 19th Century Painted Wood Clock
Swedish 19th Century Painted Wood Clock
H 85.5 in W 24 in D 11.75 in
Georgian Longcase Clock with Red Chinoiserie Decoration
Located in Dallas, TX
ring with black Roman numerals; includes built in level bubble on bottom of clock face, case decorated
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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Cl...

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Wood

19th Century Swedish Tall Case Clock with Painted Case
Located in Milford, NH
Wonderful polychrome 19th century Swedish tall case clock with central urn with swags, Roman
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Edwardian Weight Driven Chinoiserie Decorated Grandmother Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
Edwardian weight driven chinoiserie decorated grandmother clock. Edwardian Grandmother clock
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Cl...

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Fruitwood

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

French Marble, Onyx, Enamel and Ormolu Pedestal Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
decorate the space between the columns. As functional as it is beautiful, the clock dial features black
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Antique Late 19th Century French Moorish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase...

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Onyx, Marble, Enamel, Ormolu

Late 18th Century Liege Burled Walnut Tall Case Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
A stately late 18th century Belgian, Liege, tall case clock case having a period Black Forest clock
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Antique Late 18th Century Belgian Black Forest Grandfather Clocks and Lo...

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Bronze, Enamel, Iron

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
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Antique 1760s English George III Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass, Other

A Mahogany Long Case ‘tide’ Clock England, c. 1900
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A very fine mahogany Grandfather clock in the Chippendale taste with extremely rare movement
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Cl...

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Mahogany

Antique George III Superior Quality Mahogany Inlaid Eight Day Longcase Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III superior quality mahogany inlaid eight day longcase clock having a magnificent
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Antique Early 1800s English George III Grandfather Clocks and Longcase C...

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Other

Swedish Antique Mora Clock Blue 1815 Carved Detail Birds
Located in LONDON, GB
decorative C. 1815 antique Swedish mora clock with fine hand painted folk art detail with a
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Early Victorian Grandfather Clocks an...

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Pine

Mid-Century Modern Barwick for Howard Miller Lucite Grandmother Clock, 1970s
By Howard Miller
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a gorgeous, standing grandmother clock, with a Lucite face, by Barwick
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcas...

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Lucite

19th Century Cold Painted Bronzed Arab Statue and Clock, After; Louis Hottoot
By Louis Hottot
Located in Brighton, Sussex
front of a castellated clock tower. The white enamel clock face with an eight day duration movement and
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Antique 19th Century French Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Spelter

Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Rococo Pedestal Clock, after Riesener
By Jean-Henri Riesener, Paul Garnier
Located in London, GB
clouds surround the clock dial, which is made from white enamel with black Roman numerals. The dial also
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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Ormolu

19th C. Swedish Clock w/Original Metal Face, Movement, & Color
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish grandfather clock, with much of its original color, from the 19th century. This antique
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood

Onyx, Marble, Gilt Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Pedestal Clock
Located in London, GB
This colorful pedestal clock has been crafted from fine red marble and green onyx, and beautifully
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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Grandfather Clocks and Lon...

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Onyx, Marble, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

19th Century Fryksdahl Painted and Carved Wooden Floor Clock, Sweden
Located in Atlanta, GA
they would be changed to black hands, similar in style. The clock would then chime (the chime can be
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood

Swedish Long-Case 19th Century Clock with Original Face and Movement
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish grandfather clock with scraped finish from the 19th century. This antique clock from
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood

Northern Swedish Floor Clock with Nicely Carved Accents, Early 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
An early 19th century Northern Swedish painted wood grandfather clock with nice trimmings. This
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Glass, Wood

French Neoclassical Style Enamel, Onyx, and Gilt Bronze Pedestal Clock
Located in London, GB
French neoclassical style enamel, onyx, and gilt bronze pedestal clock French, late 19th century
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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Grandfather Clocks and Lon...

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Onyx, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Early 19th Century Floor Clock W/Original Metal Face & Hands, Sweden
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish carved wood grandfather clock from the early 19th century. This antique floor clock from
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Glass, Wood

19th Century Swedish Wood Floor Clock with Lovely Carved Dentil Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
black hands, similar in style. The clock would then chime (the chime can be turned off even though the
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Metal

18th C. Swedish Wood Clock with Linear Profile and Triangular Crest
Located in Atlanta, GA
they would be changed to black hands, similar in style. The clock would then chime (the chime can be
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Wood

19th Century Swedish Fryksdahl Painted Wood Floor Clock with Carved Crest
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 19th century Swedish Fryksdahl clock with shapely body and carved crown. This antique Fryksdahl
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Metal

German Marquetry Longcase Clock by Johann Wilhelm Wellershaus, Late 18th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
veneered longcase clock or Grandfather clock by Johann Wilhelm Wellershaus. The enamel dial surrounded by
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Antique Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Grandfather Clocks and Longca...

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Brass, Enamel, Iron

Fryksdahl Swedish Clock from Värmland, 19th Century with Nicely Carved Crest
Located in Atlanta, GA
changed to black hands, similar in style. The clock would then chime (the chime can be turned off even
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Wood

Lovely 19th Century Painted Wood Floor Clock from Norrbotten County, Sweden
Located in Atlanta, GA
heavy to carry the quartz movement, so they would be changed to black hands, similar in style. The clock
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood

18th C. Swedish Mora Floor Clock with Unique Square-Shaped Head
Located in Atlanta, GA
black hands, similar in style. The clock would then chime (the chime can be turned off even though the
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Antique 18th Century Swedish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Wood

Elegant Swedish Floor Clock Adorn in Nature-Inspired Chinoiserie, Early 19th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant Swedish grandfather clock adorn with a distinctive chinoiserie nature inspired design
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood

19th Century Swedish Mora Clock with Scalloped Crown and Teardrop Belly
Located in Atlanta, GA
to black hands, similar in style. The clock would then chime (the chime can be turned off even though
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Wood

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

English 18th Century Chinoiserie James Hewitt of Sunderland Tall Case Clock
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English George III period tall case clock from the mid 18th century, with chinoiserie décor and
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Grandfather Clocks and Long...

Materials

Wood

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Black Grandfather Clocks For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of black grandfather clocks for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, all black grandfather clocks available were constructed with great care. Black grandfather clocks have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Black grandfather clocks are generally popular furniture pieces, but Art Deco, Georgian and Neoclassical styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many black grandfather clocks are appealing in their simplicity, but Howard Miller, Bessa and Charly Bounan produced popular black grandfather clocks that are worth a look.

How Much are Black Grandfather Clocks?

Black grandfather clocks can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,955, while the lowest priced sells for $1,450 and the highest can go for as much as $65,000.

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 Black Grandfather Clocks
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Antique 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, 2022
    The 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, 2022
    A 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, 2021
    A 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, 2022
    The 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, 2022
    Grandfather 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, 2022
    A 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, 2022
    A 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Old 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, 2022
    Howard 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, 2022
    To 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 ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    To 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, 2021
    You 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, 2022
    Most 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, 2024
    To 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.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Franz Anton Ketterer is believed to be the German clockmaker who invented the cuckoo clock, and he is also one of the founding fathers of the Black Forest clockmaking. Today there are many cuckoo clocks, but to be deemed an authentic Black Forest cuckoo is an honor that is bestowed to only those clocks where every essential part is handmade exclusively in the Black Forest region of Germany. Shop a collection of cuckoo clocks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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