How tall is a grandmother clock?

These miniature longcase clocks generally stand between five and six feet tall, noticeably shorter than standard grandfather clocks which often exceed six and a half feet. This reduced stature allowed Victorians and Edwardians to place tall case timekeepers in rooms with standard ceiling heights without overwhelming the interior space.

Do these clocks chime?

Many examples feature eight-day movements capable of playing Westminster chimes on gongs, bells, or metal tubes. Simpler models indicate time without striking, while chiming versions require both the going and striking trains to be wound periodically.

Which woods appear most often?

Mahogany, oak, and walnut dominate the surviving examples, often enhanced by flame mahogany veneer, burr walnut, or satinwood inlay. Chinoiserie painted finishes and polychrome decorations also occur on select Edwardian and revival pieces.

How do I date a grandmother clock?

Dating relies on combining stylistic clues such as Chippendale revival carving or Edwardian marquetry with the mechanical signatures found on the brass dial. Named retailers and makers recorded on the dial or movement backplate provide firm benchmarks for the period of manufacture.

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An antique grandmother clock delivers the dignity of a tall case timekeeper in a scaled-down proportion suited for modern rooms.

Rare Chinoiserie Grandmother Clock with Westminster Chime. Good Quality Case & Movement. Circa 1920

1900 - 1920

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Rare Chinoiserie Grandmother Clock with Westminster Chime. Good Quality Case & Movement. Circa 1920

From Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria

£750

3+ MONTHS AGO

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A Miniature Grandfather Clock by Dent of London

19th century

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A Miniature Grandfather Clock by Dent of London

From Butchoff Antiques Ltd.

£6,000

3+ MONTHS AGO

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1920 - 1940

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Cream Chinoiserie Grandmother Clock

From Worboys Antiques

£1,175

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1920s Century Grandmother or Small Grandfather Longcase Clock

1900 - 1920

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1920s Century Grandmother or Small Grandfather Longcase Clock

From Heydays Antiques

£1,225

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Slim Musical Westminster Quarter Chiming Grandmother or Small Grandfather Longcase Clock - Early 20th C.

1900 - 1920

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Slim Musical Westminster Quarter Chiming Grandmother or Small Grandfather Longcase Clock - Early 20th C.

From Heydays Antiques

£999

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Twin Fuse Grandmother or Small (74.2in) Grandfather Longcase Clock

18th century

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Twin Fuse Grandmother or Small (74.2in) Grandfather Longcase Clock

From Heydays Antiques

£1,100

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19th century

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Mahogany Grandmother Clock

From Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

£1,200

3+ MONTHS AGO

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19th century

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19th Century Mahogany Grandmother Clock

From Worboys Antiques

£2,750

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Very Fine Edwardian Miniature Longcase Regulator in Mahogany C.1900

1900 - 1920

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Very Fine Edwardian Miniature Longcase Regulator in Mahogany C.1900

From Finchingfield Antiques

£7,750

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A Victorian Weight Driven Miniature Westminster Chime Grandmother Clock Jj Elliot

1900 - 1920

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A Victorian Weight Driven Miniature Westminster Chime Grandmother Clock Jj Elliot

From Gutlin Clocks

£4,500

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Evidence spans the 1850s to the 1920s, covering Victorian, Edwardian, and various revival movements including Chippendale and seventeenth-century styles.

Chippendale Style Mahogany Grandmother Clock, Late 19th Century.

1900 - 1920

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Chippendale Style Mahogany Grandmother Clock, Late 19th Century.

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£5,800

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Superb Chippendale Style Grandmother Clock

1900 - 1920

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Superb Chippendale Style Grandmother Clock

From John Howkins Antiques

£3,400

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Antique Grandmother Clock

Rare Chinoiserie Grandmother Clock with Westminster Chime. Good Quality Case & Movement. Circa 1920

A Miniature Grandfather Clock by Dent of London

Cream Chinoiserie Grandmother Clock

1920s Century Grandmother or Small Grandfather Longcase Clock

Slim Musical Westminster Quarter Chiming Grandmother or Small Grandfather Longcase Clock - Early 20th C.

Twin Fuse Grandmother or Small (74.2in) Grandfather Longcase Clock

Mahogany Grandmother Clock

19th Century Mahogany Grandmother Clock

Very Fine Edwardian Miniature Longcase Regulator in Mahogany C.1900

A Victorian Weight Driven Miniature Westminster Chime Grandmother Clock Jj Elliot

Chippendale Style Mahogany Grandmother Clock, Late 19th Century.

Superb Chippendale Style Grandmother Clock

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