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Grandfather Clock Market Value

Analysis of 499 eBay listings for grandfather clocks and related longcase timepieces.

What you'll usually pay

$250 typical price
Most are between$24$5,942
Brand new$133
Used$999
On sale now499

💡 Used ones cost about 651% more here.

👉 In short easy summary

High value is concentrated in mechanical movements and premium brands like Hermle, which commands a 1100% premium over the market median. Conversely, quartz-powered and plastic models trade significantly below the median.

Price by brand

Clock
$272+9%
Howard Miller
$970+288%
Ridgeway
$978+291%
Colonial
$1,400+460%
Sligh
$2,495+898%
Hermle
$3,000+1100%

Why? Prices range from generic 'Clock' listings at 272.33 to high-end Hermle models at 3000.

Price by movement

Quartz (Plug-In Electric)
$41.3-83%
Quartz (Battery Powered)
$220-12%
Not Specified
$600+140%
Mechanical (Chain Driven)
$800+220%
Mechanical (Key Wound)
$1,150+360%

Why? Mechanical key-wound movements reach 1150, while plug-in quartz models drop to 41.3.

Price by type

Granddaughter Clock
$46.46-81%
Grandmother Clock
$244-2%
Not Specified
$600+140%
Longcase/Grandfather Clock
$1,000+300%

Why? Full longcase clocks median at 1000, whereas smaller granddaughter clocks average 46.46.

Price by material

Plastic
$47.29-81%
Glass
$800+220%
Metal
$800+220%
Oak
$994+298%
Brass
$1,050+320%
Mahogany
$2,347+839%

Why? Mahogany finishes command 2347, while plastic constructions average 47.29.

🛒 Some on sale right now

Common questions

What is the price difference between new and used grandfather clocks?

New models have a median price of 133.02, while used models have a significantly higher median of 999.

Which brand is the most expensive on the secondary market?

Hermle is the most expensive brand listed with a median price of 3000.

How does the movement type affect the value?

Mechanical key-wound movements median at 1150, while battery-powered quartz movements median at 219.82.

How we got these numbers

Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $24$5,942, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked July 21, 2026.