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L&JG Stickley Grandfather Clock

Partially verified

This grandfather clock is attributed to L&JG Stickley and dated to circa 1910. The timepiece is housed in a tall, wooden case measuring 80 inches in height, 25.5 inches in width, and 14.75 inches in depth. The central section of the case features a glazed door, allowing visibility of the internal components, including brass-toned cylindrical weights and a circular pendulum bob suspended by chains. The clock dial is situated in the upper portion of the case. The item is currently unsigned. The auction description reports that the clock retains its original finish. The object is being catalogued based on the information provided by the auction house listing, which identifies it as an L&JG Stickley production.

Full view of the L&JG Stickley grandfather clock showing the wooden case, glazed panel, and visible weights.
Full view of the L&JG Stickley grandfather clock showing the wooden case, glazed panel, and visible weights. — California Historical Design, Inc (via Invaluable). Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.invaluable.com
Category
Clock · Grandfather clock
Maker / attribution
L&JG Stickley
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
526
Source-reported date
c1910
Source-reported place
Not established

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case Construction and Dimensions

The grandfather clock is constructed with an 80-inch tall wooden case. Its width is 25.5 inches, while the depth is 14.75 inches, with a specialized internal clock case dimension measuring 20 inches in width and 12 inches in depth. The design features a flared cornice at the top and a central glazed door that provides a view into the lower and middle sections of the clock interior.

The visibility provided by the glazed door allows for the observation of the functional elements, specifically the chains, weights, and pendulum. The source reports that the piece retains an excellent original finish.

Evidence for this section
  • “80"h x 25.5"w x 14.75"d (clock case 20"w x 12"d)”
  • “Excellent original finish.”

Dial and Internal Components

The clock face is positioned behind a dedicated section in the upper half of the case. It contains a standard dial with numerals ranging from 1 to 12. The hands are centrally mounted. Behind the glass door, the interior contains two cylindrical weights suspended by chains and a single circular pendulum bob.

The source notes that the clock is unsigned, though it is categorized as an L&JG Stickley piece based on the documentation provided.

Evidence for this section
  • “Unsigned.”
  • “L&JG Stickley Grandfather Clock c1910.”

Documentation and Attribution

The object is identified in the auction record as an L&JG Stickley grandfather clock dated to circa 1910. Although the item is explicitly noted as unsigned, the auction description classifies it as an example of this maker's work. No further provenance or history regarding prior ownership or specific model designation is provided in the documentation.

The item was offered at auction by California Historical Design, Inc. in December 2024. All details regarding the physical state and attribution are based strictly on the provided auction lot description.

Evidence for this section
  • “L&JG Stickley Grandfather Clock c1910.”
  • “Unsigned.”
  • “California Historical Design, Inc Alameda, CA, US December 07, 2024”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific manufacturer of the internal clock movement?
  • Are there any hidden stamps or marks located on the interior or rear of the case?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for L&JG Stickley Grandfather Clock
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerL&JG Stickley“L&JG Stickley Grandfather Clock c1910”
Lot Number526“Lot 526 : L&JG Stickley Grandfather Clock c1910”
Datec1910“L&JG Stickley Grandfather Clock c1910”
Width25.5 inches“25.5"w”
Depth14.75 inches“14.75"d”
ConditionExcellent original finish“Excellent original finish.”
SignatureUnsigned“Unsigned.”

Visible details

  • Case features a rectangular glass panel door
  • Circular pendulum bob and two cylindrical weights are visible
  • The clock dial has numerals one through twelve
  • The wooden case has a flared top cornice

Research qualifications

  • The source states the clock is unsigned, creating uncertainty regarding its origin
  • The internal movement mechanism is not described or visible in the photographs

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

L&JG Stickley Grandfather Clock c1910

Reviewed 2026-10-26 · Record d435cf8d3a

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