
Traditional Grandmother Clock
This is a freestanding traditional Grandmother clock, characterized by its narrower and shorter stature compared to a Grandfather clock. The piece is constructed from a dark-stained wood, likely oak or cherry, featuring a multi-tiered architecture including a decorative hood with a broken arch or scroll pediment. The clock face displays a silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals and an ornate brass center, set behind a glass hood door framed by turned columns. Above the main dial is a lunar arch containing a moon-phase disc. The trunk of the clock features a long glass pendulum door with an arched top, revealing the internal weighted movement space. The base section is decorated with a raised diamond-shaped panel molding. In terms of condition, the wood finish shows moderate age-related wear and minor surface abrasions, particularly near the base. The brass elements appear to have a natural patina consistent with a mid-to-late 20th-century manufacture, likely between 1960 and 1980. The overall craftsmanship suggests a mass-produced but high-quality home furniture piece common in Traditional or Colonial Revival interior styles.
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Estimated Value
$400 - $650
Basic Information
Category
Horology / Furniture
Appraised On
May 13, 2026
Estimated Value
$400 - $650
Item Description
This is a freestanding traditional Grandmother clock, characterized by its narrower and shorter stature compared to a Grandfather clock. The piece is constructed from a dark-stained wood, likely oak or cherry, featuring a multi-tiered architecture including a decorative hood with a broken arch or scroll pediment. The clock face displays a silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals and an ornate brass center, set behind a glass hood door framed by turned columns. Above the main dial is a lunar arch containing a moon-phase disc. The trunk of the clock features a long glass pendulum door with an arched top, revealing the internal weighted movement space. The base section is decorated with a raised diamond-shaped panel molding. In terms of condition, the wood finish shows moderate age-related wear and minor surface abrasions, particularly near the base. The brass elements appear to have a natural patina consistent with a mid-to-late 20th-century manufacture, likely between 1960 and 1980. The overall craftsmanship suggests a mass-produced but high-quality home furniture piece common in Traditional or Colonial Revival interior styles.
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