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Updated May 4, 2026

Value of old grandfather clocks

Learn what affects old grandfather clock value, including maker, movement, case, dial, weights, condition, and evidence.

Grandfather clock sold by Kunstauktionshaus Günther — auction record photograph
Auction-record example: Grandfather clock. Source: Kunstauktionshaus Günther. Separate auction item shown for reference. View auction source.

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Learn what affects old grandfather clock value, including maker, movement, case, dial, weights, condition, and evidence.

Auction records are market evidence, not a final appraisal. Condition, authenticity, provenance, size, material, completeness, restoration, and demand can materially change value.

Quick checklist

  • Photograph the full item, marks, maker labels, measurements, materials, construction, backs, undersides, interiors, and accessories.
  • Document condition before cleaning: fading, tears, stains, losses, cracks, missing parts, rewiring, repairs, odors, moth damage, and restoration.
  • Keep receipts, service records, provenance, appraisals, tags, boxes, weights, keys, shades, cases, or related sets together.

What similar items actually sold for

Real auction sales of items like your grandfather clock. Open a sale to see the original listing.

Shown USD range: USD 75-USD 2,500. Median of these 8 USD examples: USD 242.50.

Comparable What sold Auction house Date Lot Source-reported amount
Grandfather clock sold by Kunstauktionshaus Günther, lot 145 — auction record photograph Grandfather clock Kunstauktionshaus Günther 2020-11-14 145 EUR 300
Mission Oak Grandfather's Clock sold by Asselmeier May Auctions, lot 61 — auction record photograph Mission Oak Grandfather's Clock Asselmeier May Auctions 2020-08-30 61 USD 80
Grandfather Clock sold by Gallery 95 Auctions, lot 73 — auction record photograph Grandfather Clock Gallery 95 Auctions 2015-02-07 73 USD 160
Aesthetic Tall Case Grandfather Clock-Painted Dial sold by Auctions at Showplace, lot 77 — auction record photograph Aesthetic Tall Case Grandfather Clock-Painted Dial Auctions at Showplace 2018-09-23 77 USD 400
VINTAGE TREND CLOCKS BY SLIGH GRANDFATHER CLOCK sold by Diefenderfer Auction Company, lot 148 — auction record photograph VINTAGE TREND CLOCKS BY SLIGH GRANDFATHER CLOCK Diefenderfer Auction Company 2019-05-10 148 USD 75
Mission Oak Grandfather Clock Ca. 1910 sold by Premier Auction Galleries, lot 568 — auction record photograph Mission Oak Grandfather Clock Ca. 1910 Premier Auction Galleries 2016-03-20 568 USD 210
Grandfather clock sold by Fellows, lot 900 — auction record photograph Grandfather clock Fellows 2012-12-11 900 GBP 340
Herschede "Sheffield" nine tubes grandfather's clock sold by Stephenson's Auction, lot 306 — auction record photograph Herschede "Sheffield" nine tubes grandfather's clock Stephenson's Auction 2015-04-17 306 USD 1,600
Antique "Elliot of London" Grandfather Clock sold by World Auction Gallery, lot 152 — auction record photograph Antique "Elliot of London" Grandfather Clock World Auction Gallery 2022-04-03 152 USD 2,500
19th c. Grandfather Clock sold by Copake Auction Inc., lot 141 — auction record photograph 19th c. Grandfather Clock Copake Auction Inc. 2018-08-25 141 USD 275
How these auction records were verified

These sales are market context, not an object estimate.

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When to use Appraisily

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FAQ

Can Appraisily identify this from photos?

Photos can support first-pass identification when marks, construction, condition, measurements, and provenance are visible.

Is auction evidence a final appraisal?

No. Auction records are market evidence only; condition, authenticity, provenance, size, completeness, and demand can materially change value.

Should I clean or repair it first?

Usually no. Photograph the item as found before cleaning, rewiring, washing, polishing, repair, or restoration.

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