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Colonial Grandfather Clock

Vintage Colonial Zeeland Grandfather Weight Driven Clock
Located in Phoenix, AZ
floor clock was manufactured by Colonial Zeeland of Michigan. We approximate the date of manufacture as
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Vintage 1950s American Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood, Birch

Antique Colonial Mfg Co Beige Painted Tall Case Federal Style Grandfather Clock
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Colonial Mfg. Co Beige Painted Tall Case Federal Style Grandfather Clock. Item features a
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Early 20th Century Federal Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood

Late 18th Century Figural Dutch Marquetry Tall Case Grandfather Clock
Located in Long Branch, NJ
This stunning tall case clock was made in the Netherlands in the late 18th century. The case is
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Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Grandfather Clocks and Lo...

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Brass

Standing Clock Netherlands 18th Century
Located in Warsaw, PL
18th century clock in walnut color and Dutch style. A clock with a base on the legs decorated with
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Antique 18th Century French Dutch Colonial Grandfather Clocks and Longca...

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Wood

Standing Clock Netherlands 18th Century
Standing Clock Netherlands 18th Century
H 96.86 in W 26.38 in D 13 in
Exceptional Surinam-Themed Amsterdam Long-Case Clock
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Surinam-themed Amsterdam long-case clock The Netherlands, 1746-1756, dial signed Nicolaas
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Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Grandfather Clocks and Lon...

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Palisander

British Colonial Tradewinds Rattan & Copper Grandfathers Clock Bonnet Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
British Colonial tradewinds Rattan & copper Grandfathers clock Bonnet mirror Modeled after the
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20th Century British Colonial Wall Mirrors

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Copper

Grandfather Clock Radio by Silvertone, Circa 1931
By Silvertone
Located in Fulton, CA
Scarce, Silvertone clock radio. Made by the Colonial Radio Company in 1931 and retailed under the
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Historical Memorabilia

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Steel

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Located in London, GB
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Claydon Pier Mirrors
By Luke Lightfoot
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
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H 80 in W 40.25 in D 15 in
Antique German Inlaid French Style Box Wall Clock 8 Day with Westminster Chime
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique German Inlaid French Style Box Wall Clock 8 Day with Westminster Chime. Item features Bronze ormolu, beveled glass door, includes keys as pictured and paperwork from the last...
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Antique Early 1900s French Provincial Wall Clocks

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Carriage clock with case. 19th century
Located in Madrid, ES
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Carriage clock with case. 19th century
H 5.32 in W 3.94 in D 3.35 in
Antique German Victorian Mahogany Westminster Kienzle Bracket Mantel Clock
By Kienzle Clocks
Located in Dayton, OH
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Mahogany

Massive 1880 Antique Ormolu Bronze Enameled Automaton Musical Bracket Clock
By Winterhalder and Hofmeier
Located in Danville, CA
Massive 1880 Antique Ormolu Bronze Enameled Automaton Musical Bracket Clock An important, exhibition quality ormolu bronze bracket clock of massive proportions, the case decorated...
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Antique Late 19th Century German Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze

20th C English Mahogany and Walnut Grandmother Clock with Le Rose Movement
By John Thompson
Located in Morristown, NJ
20th c., London, a grandmother clock in a wood case with mixed veneers, with scrolled open pediment top, hinged door opens to brass and silverplate Roman numeral dial, face marked "J...
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Mid-20th Century English Georgian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Metal, Brass

American Federal Tallcase Clock in Mahogany
Located in Atlanta, GA
American Federal Tallcase Clock in Mahogany with Pierced Crest, Brass Finials & Painted Face, Signed “Jere Fellows Kinsington” early 19th Century
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Antique 19th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass

18th Century Antique Georgian Ebonized Bracket Clock by William Scafe of London
By William Scafe
Located in Devon, GB
A good quality antique, ebonized brass dial bracket clock by this 18th century 'maker of repute'. The moulded and veneered case has an inverted bell top, which is surmounted by five ...
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Antique 18th Century English Georgian Mantel Clocks

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Brass

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 for Howard Miller, circa the 1970s. In excellent condition. The dimensions are 13" W ...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcas...

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Lucite

John Leroux, London. Twin Fusee Bracket Clock
By John Leroux
Located in Amersham, GB
An 18th century balloon shaped bracket or table clock by John Leroux of Charing Cross, dating from circa 1790. The waisted case surmounted by a brass pineapple finial over a drum hou...
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Antique 18th Century English George III Mantel Clocks

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Brass

John Leroux, London. Twin Fusee Bracket Clock
John Leroux, London. Twin Fusee Bracket Clock
H 13.78 in W 11.23 in D 7.29 in
19th Century Ebonized Westminster Chiming Mantel Clock
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An imposing 19th century ebonised, Westminster chiming mantle / bracket clock, having classical gilded ormolu urn finials and scrolling foliate mounts. An arched brass dial with a th...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Georgian Mantel Clocks

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Mahogany

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 ebonized half columns. Glazed, single-door head with solid columns. Brass dial with black...
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Antique 19th Century English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Oak

Extraordinary 19th Century Carved Cabinet by Maison Guéret of Paris
By Guéret Frères
Located in London, GB
An Important Napoleon III Exhibition-Quality Ormolu-Mounted Carved Cabinet By Maison Guéret of Paris A tour-de-force glazed boxwood cabinet celebrating the art of woodcarving, t...
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets

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Ormolu

A Fine 18th Century Mahogany Bell Top Bracket Clock
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
An 18th century mahogany and ormolu mounted bell top bracket clock. The 8-day movement with finely engraved back plate and the full brass dial signed Pennington, Drury Lane Circa 178...
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass, Ormolu

Portrait of Noble Lady
By Nicolaes Maes
Located in New Orleans, LA
Signed and dated "N MAE / 1691" (lower right) Oil on canvas A masterful example of 17th-century Dutch portraiture, this magnificent oil on canvas comes alive with luminous color, dr...
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17th Century Baroque Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

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Tho Jackson Preston Henry Ford Museum Tiger Maple Grandfather Clock by COLONIAL
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Colonial style grandfather clock by Colonial Clock Company, of Zeeland, Michigan, USA. An
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Late 20th Century American American Colonial Grandfather Clocks and Long...

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Metal, Brass

Antique 19th C. Early American Cherry Tall Case Grandfather Clock Painted Face
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful tall case clock, circa first half 19th century. Features an American Cherry case with a
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Antique Early 19th Century American Colonial Grandfather Clocks and Long...

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Cherry, Mahogany

Scottish Allegorical Tall Mahogany Case Clock, c. 1830
Located in New York, NY
Scottish mahogany tall case clock, circa 1830, having painted spandrels featuring personifications
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Antique 1830s Scottish British Colonial Grandfather Clocks and Longcase ...

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Metal

Delft Antique Miniature Grandfather Clock
Located in Dallas, TX
Miniature delft blue grandfather clock, circa 1880. Working order but not guaranteed. Measure: 22
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Antique 1880s Dutch Dutch Colonial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Ceramic

Colonial MFG Co Vintage Pine Breakfront Butler Secretary Desk China Cabinet
By Colonial Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
. Manufacturer of hall or ""Grandfather"" clocks, library and living room furniture in solid mahogany, and spinet
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Mid-20th Century American Classical Cabinets

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Glass, Pine

Antique Colonial Mfg Co Empire Style Mahogany Grandfather Clock German Movement
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Colonial Mfg Co Empire style mahogany grandfather clock German movement Colonial
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Early 20th Century Federal Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Mahogany

Vintage Mahogany Long Case Moon Phase Clock by Colonial Molyneux, 20th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
Vintage tall case clock by Colonial Molyneux features mahogany case with flanking columns and moon
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20th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Mahogany

Narrow Pencil Grandmother Clock by Colonial Mfg Co Hand Painted Adams Style Case
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Narrow pencil grandmother clock by Colonial Mfg Co hand painted Adams style case. Item features
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Mid-20th Century American Adam Style Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood

Paul Revere Doll House and Furniture 73 Pc Vintage Wood Accessories Miniatures
Located in Dayton, OH
, little metal rack, butter churn, spice rack (attached to wall) Ground floor room 2 - Grandfather clock
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20th Century American Colonial Toys

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Other

Walter Durfee Marquetry Galle Japanesque Inlay Tall Clock, Providence, circa 1900
By Walter Durfee
Located in Providence, RI
flowers, poppies, etc. in a Japanesque context. This is the only time we have seen this used in a clock
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Antique Early 19th Century American American Classical Grandfather Clock...

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Wood

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Colonial Grandfather Clock For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the colonial grandfather clock you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each colonial grandfather clock for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and hardwood. Your living room may not be complete without a colonial grandfather clock — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A colonial grandfather clock is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made colonial grandfather clock over the years, but those crafted by Herschede Clock Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Colonial Grandfather Clock?

Prices for a colonial grandfather clock start at $1,450 and top out at $42,743 with the average selling for $3,125.
Questions About Colonial Grandfather Clock
  • 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
    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
    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 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 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 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
    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 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
    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.

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