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Antique Grandmother Clocks For Sale

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Any room or space easily comes to life with elegance and character when you add attention-grabbing antiques such as a grandmother clock. The grandmother clock had long stayed a favourite find since it emerged in the 1920s. It didn’t only provide homes with the timekeeping accuracy of the antique grandfather clock, it also had the stately design of the latter in a smaller form.

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Small Musical 8 Day Grandmother Grandfather Longcase Clock

£ 1,595

€1,863
$2,006
Small Musical 8 Day Grandmother Grandfather Longcase Clock

Small Musical 8 Day Grandmother Grandfather Longcase Clock

£ 1,595

€1863
$2006

The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques

Grandmother Clock Westminster Chimes

£ 895

€1,045
$1,126
Grandmother Clock Westminster Chimes

Grandmother Clock Westminster Chimes

£ 895

€1045
$1126

Sovereign Antiques

Grandmother / Small Grandfather Longcase Clock 1920s

The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques

Grandmother / Small Grandfather Longcase Clock 1920s

£ 895

€1,045
$1,126
Grandmother / Small Grandfather Longcase Clock 1920s

Grandmother / Small Grandfather Longcase Clock 1920s

£ 895

€1045
$1126

The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques

Fine Quality Antique Oak 8 Day Chiming Grandmother Clock

£ 1,185

€1,384
$1,491
Fine Quality Antique Oak 8 Day Chiming Grandmother Clock

Fine Quality Antique Oak 8 Day Chiming Grandmother Clock

£ 1,185

€1384
$1491

Unique Antiques By Emma Jade

Quarter Chiming Musical Small Grandfather Longcase Clock

£ 1,245

€1,454
$1,566
Quarter Chiming Musical Small Grandfather Longcase Clock

Quarter Chiming Musical Small Grandfather Longcase Clock

£ 1,245

€1454
$1566

The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques

New Find - Small Georgian Oak Grandfather Longcase Clock

£ 1,165

€1,361
$1,465
New Find - Small Georgian Oak Grandfather Longcase Clock

New Find - Small Georgian Oak Grandfather Longcase Clock

£ 1,165

€1361
$1465

The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques

Georgian Light Oak 8 Day Grandfather Longcase Clock

The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques

Georgian Light Oak 8 Day Grandfather Longcase Clock

£ 1,150

€1,343
$1,447
Georgian Light Oak 8 Day Grandfather Longcase Clock

Georgian Light Oak 8 Day Grandfather Longcase Clock

£ 1,150

€1343
$1447

The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques

Georgian Oak Grandfather Longcase Clock Richard Northen

£ 1,265

€1,478
$1,591
Georgian Oak Grandfather Longcase Clock Richard Northen

Georgian Oak Grandfather Longcase Clock Richard Northen

£ 1,265

€1478
$1591

The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques

Petit Walnut Quarter Chiming Grandmother Longcase Clock

£ 1,100

€1,285
$1,384
Petit Walnut Quarter Chiming Grandmother Longcase Clock

Petit Walnut Quarter Chiming Grandmother Longcase Clock

£ 1,100

€1285
$1384

The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques

Chippendale Style Westminster Chiming Grandmother Clock

£ 4,950

€5,782
$6,226
Chippendale Style Westminster Chiming Grandmother Clock

Chippendale Style Westminster Chiming Grandmother Clock

£ 4,950

€5782
$6226

Story Antique Clocks

Herbert Haversham Oak Grandmother / Grandfather Longcase Clock

£ 1,295

€1,513
$1,629
Herbert Haversham Oak Grandmother / Grandfather Longcase Clock

Herbert Haversham Oak Grandmother / Grandfather Longcase Clock

£ 1,295

€1513
$1629

The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques

Georgian Oak Grandfather 30 Hour Longcase Clock in Good Working Order

£ 695

€812
$874
Georgian Oak Grandfather 30 Hour Longcase Clock in Good Working Order

Georgian Oak Grandfather 30 Hour Longcase Clock in Good Working Order

£ 695

€812
$874

The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques

Small Grandfather / Grandmother Musical Chiming Longcase Clock

£ 795

€929
$1,000
Small Grandfather / Grandmother Musical Chiming Longcase Clock

Small Grandfather / Grandmother Musical Chiming Longcase Clock

£ 795

€929
$1000

The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques

Fine Canham of London Mahogany Grandmother Musical Longcase Clock

£ 795

€929
$1,000
Fine Canham of London Mahogany Grandmother Musical Longcase Clock

Fine Canham of London Mahogany Grandmother Musical Longcase Clock

£ 795

€929
$1000

The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques

Grandmother or Small Grandfather Longcase Clock - Early 20th Century

£ 999

€1,167
$1,257
Grandmother or Small Grandfather Longcase Clock - Early 20th Century

Grandmother or Small Grandfather Longcase Clock - Early 20th Century

£ 999

€1167
$1257

The Sitting Room & Heydays Antiques

8 Day Longcase Clock, John Smith, Stonehouse

£ 3,850

€4,497
$4,843
8 Day Longcase Clock, John Smith, Stonehouse

8 Day Longcase Clock, John Smith, Stonehouse

£ 3,850

€4497
$4843

Sunnyside Antiques

George II Style Grandmother Clock c.1920

£ 2,650

€3,096
$3,333
George II Style Grandmother Clock c.1920

George II Style Grandmother Clock c.1920

£ 2,650

€3096
$3333

Graham Smith Antiques Ltd

19th Century Mahogany Grandmother Clock

£ 2,750

€3,212
$3,459
19th Century Mahogany Grandmother Clock

19th Century Mahogany Grandmother Clock

£ 2,750

€3212
$3459

Worboys Antiques

Antique Grandmother Clocks From History

While there isn’t much information on the grandmother clock, it’s worth noting that all pendulum timepieces share the same history. They originated from Galileo’s discovery in 1582 that pendulums could be used in time-keeping. That discovery led to a number of attempts on clock creation, eventually resulting in the very first long case clock that William Clement created in 1670. The use of these clocks started spreading among the wealthy across Europe and Asia and was considered as the most accurate way of telling time for over a century or two. 

The name ‘grandmother clock’ started in the 1920s, around the time this type of timepiece was first produced. Taking a page from the creators of grandfather clocks and implementing the features in a smaller form, the grandmother clock easily became popular. As this smaller version of the grandfather clock was offered at a cheaper price, many families were able to purchase one. It was so prominent in use, it wasn’t unusual to find this clock standing on almost every living room floor. 


Vintage Grandmother Clock

Aside from antiques, you’ll also find on our site vintage grandmother clocks that are perfect for a smaller room where the presence of the much bigger grandfather clocks would have been overpowering. The living room, as the place that welcomes guests and where the entire household usually comes together, is the preferred place for these beautiful timepieces. Other than the living room, these pieces are also perfect for the staircase landing, hall, and foyer. 

Love Antiques is the home of the best collections of vintage and antiques you can find. All you have to do is do a quick search on our website or click on our links, such as the different categories of antiques we provide. Feel free to contact us for more information to find the exact antiques you’re interested in.  


Grandmother Clocks FAQs


What is the difference between a grandmother and granddaughter clock?

Grandmother clocks are between 5ft. and 6ft. tall, had a solid wood case such as mahogany and was widely produced between the 1920s and 1930s. Granddaughter clocks are shorter, between 2ft. and 5ft. tall, and mostly created in the 1930s for those who wanted a much smaller model of the grandfather clocks. Cases of granddaughter clocks were usually veneered on plywood instead of solid timber, making them more affordable.


How much is a grandmother clock worth?

Just like other antiques, the value of grandmother clocks differs. These antiques could sell between $250 and $5,000. You will find that some markets would price them for $2,500, while in other markets, you could get them for $100. To ensure you get authentic items at the best prices, get them from a reputable antique dealer’s site that provides information on their antiques.


How does a grandmother clock actually work?

The grandmother clock, as a pendulum clock, functions just like the grandfather clock. As long as its pendulum swings, which is once per second, the clock will continue to tell time. The swinging movement of the weight attached at the bottom of the string is what powers the gears of the clock. Visit the Love Antiques site to find more information on this timepiece and other antiques.


What is considered a grandmother clock?

Antique timepieces can be classed into different categories. To be considered a grandmother clock, the timepiece has to stand on the floor, between 5 and 6 feet tall and is cased in wood. Created for homes that wanted a grandfather clock but didn’t have space nor the budget for it, the petite version that is the grandmother clock retains the decorative style - even the chimes - that these antique pendulum clocks are known for.