Tall Clock

If you are looking for a clock that boasts an old-world style to complement your home's decor, an antique Tall Clock can be an excellent choice. As functional and decorative objects, these decorative pendulum clocks are often handed down from generation to generation as precious family heirlooms owing to their value and admiration. Due to their nostalgic charm and sentimental value, Tall Clocks are true treasures in the eyes of those who own them. The beauty of their cases and the reliability, quality, and durability of their movements make them highly prized by collectors.

As decorative casings became increasingly popular, timepieces of such a high value became the preserve of aristocrats and royalty during the 18th century. In response to the popularity of the song "My Grandfather's Clock" in 1875, the Tall Clock was given a new nickname. In general, Grandfather Clocks are the tallest of the longcase varieties, whereas Grandmother Clocks and Granddaughter Clocks are lower in height. Since the long pendulum and weights had to fit in the large case, the clocks were 6 feet to 9 feet high. While the first Tall Clocks were characterized by classical architectural features, a variety of styles have become increasingly popular over time.

A wide variety of Tall Clock designs from virtually every time period, from George Nelson and Arthur Umanoff's modernist 20th-century timepieces to rare antique clocks from the 18th century, are featured at Bidsquare. Find Chippendale clocks with elegant pediments and Gustavian clocks that make a bold statement in a rustic farmhouse. We carry traditional wood clocks made from classic woods such as mahogany and walnut, as well as pine clocks in a rustic European style.

Interesting Facts about Tall Clock

• There is a one-minute accuracy per month with Tall Clocks.
• Tall Clocks were only made practical with the invention of anchor escapement by English clockmaker William Clement in 1671.