Traditional Chippendale Style Grandfather Clock
Antique/Vintage Furniture & Horology

Traditional Chippendale Style Grandfather Clock

This is a freestanding longcase (grandfather) clock, likely dating from the mid-to-late 20th century. The piece features a dark cherry or mahogany finish on what appears to be a hardwood case. Its architectural design is characterized by a swan-neck or broken-pediment bonnet adorned with three flame-style finials and a central decorative carving. The clock face is housed behind a curved glass door and features an ornate golden-tone brass dial with scrolling filigree corner spandrels, a silver-tone chapter ring with Roman or Arabic numerals, and a secondary moon-phase dial located in the arch. The midsection contains a long, glass-paneled door revealing a polished brass lyre-style pendulum and three cylindrical weights, which indicate a cable-driven movement (likely 8-day). Flanking the trunk are reeded, inset columns that transition into decorative carvings toward the base. The base is structured with a stepped plinth and a cut-out apron. This clock is in good aesthetic condition, showing a deep luster and no apparent structural damage, though the presence of an aftermarket blue accessory tied to the handle suggests regular use. The overall craftsmanship suggests a high-quality reproduction by notable American makers such as Howard Miller or Ridgeway.

Estimated Value

$1,200 - $1,800

Basic Information

Category

Antique/Vintage Furniture & Horology

Appraised On

January 26, 2026

Estimated Value

$1,200 - $1,800

Item Description

This is a freestanding longcase (grandfather) clock, likely dating from the mid-to-late 20th century. The piece features a dark cherry or mahogany finish on what appears to be a hardwood case. Its architectural design is characterized by a swan-neck or broken-pediment bonnet adorned with three flame-style finials and a central decorative carving. The clock face is housed behind a curved glass door and features an ornate golden-tone brass dial with scrolling filigree corner spandrels, a silver-tone chapter ring with Roman or Arabic numerals, and a secondary moon-phase dial located in the arch. The midsection contains a long, glass-paneled door revealing a polished brass lyre-style pendulum and three cylindrical weights, which indicate a cable-driven movement (likely 8-day). Flanking the trunk are reeded, inset columns that transition into decorative carvings toward the base. The base is structured with a stepped plinth and a cut-out apron. This clock is in good aesthetic condition, showing a deep luster and no apparent structural damage, though the presence of an aftermarket blue accessory tied to the handle suggests regular use. The overall craftsmanship suggests a high-quality reproduction by notable American makers such as Howard Miller or Ridgeway.

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