Longcase & Tall-Case Clocks
Floor-standing 'grandfather' clocks with weight-driven movements.
What it's worth
Longcase clocks realize roughly $300–$38,000 here; exceptional carved or signed examples reach the top, while plain revival cases are modest.
Overview & history
Longcase (tall-case) clocks — English, American, and Continental — anchor the case-clock offering, from inlaid mahogany to carved Black Forest examples. Signed dials and fine cases lead.
Identifying & marks
Look for a signed or retailer-marked dial and a movement that matches the case; check for original finials, feet, and glass. Beware 'marriages' where a movement and case were later joined.
Frequently asked
What could my Longcase & Tall-Case Clocks bring at auction?
Longcase clocks realize roughly $300–$38,000 here; exceptional carved or signed examples reach the top, while plain revival cases are modest.
How do I identify Longcase & Tall-Case Clocks?
Look for a signed or retailer-marked dial and a movement that matches the case; check for original finials, feet, and glass. Beware 'marriages' where a movement and case were later joined.
How do I sell my Longcase & Tall-Case Clocks?
Austin Auction Gallery offers free, no-obligation appraisals. Send a few photos and our specialists will tell you what it could bring at auction, then handle every step from cataloging through the sale.
What could your Longcase & Tall-Case Clocks bring at auction?
Our specialists provide free, no-obligation auction estimates. Send a few photos and we'll tell you what it could bring.