Crafted in Dalarna during the late 18th century, this Swedish Mora clock reflects the simple elegance and enduring craftsmanship that made these timepieces the heart of the Scandinavian home. Its graceful waisted case, shaped base, and scalloped crest create the classic Mora silhouette, while centuries of layered paint reveal a surface shaped by generations of careful use rather than restoration.
More than decorative objects, Mora clocks served as the daily timekeepers of Swedish life, marking everything from morning chores and shared meals to church attendance and family celebrations. Often commissioned to commemorate weddings or significant milestones, they were treasured heirlooms passed from one generation to the next.
This example retains its original workings along with a beautifully aged painted dial beneath old glass. Soft sage green, muted red, and blue-green paint layers emerge through natural wear, preserving the rich surface history collectors seek. The scale and presence of the case suggest it once stood in a prosperous rural household, where it quietly marked the passage of time for well over two centuries.
Found in Dalarna, Sweden, circa 1770 - 1790
Original late 18th-century painted surface with layered historic paint
Original clock workings included
Original glass in door
Expected wear, paint loss, age cracks, and surface distress consistent with age and use
Stable, structurally sound, antique condition
The clock is sold as found and is not currently in working condition. Its original workings remain intact, and while we've been told the movement could be returned to working order, we have not verified its functionality. Adjustment or servicing should be expected before regular operation.
Overall wear is consistent with age and use
Approximately 16.625” W x 10.375” D x 86.75” H
Available for pickup, local delivery, and nationwide shipping.
This item requires either freight shipping or white-glove delivery service.
Request a shipping quote here.
Request a trade discount here.
Crafted in Dalarna during the late 18th century, this Swedish Mora clock reflects the simple elegance and enduring craftsmanship that made these timepieces the heart of the Scandinavian home. Its graceful waisted case, shaped base, and scalloped crest create the classic Mora silhouette, while centuries of layered paint reveal a surface shaped by generations of careful use rather than restoration.
More than decorative objects, Mora clocks served as the daily timekeepers of Swedish life, marking everything from morning chores and shared meals to church attendance and family celebrations. Often commissioned to commemorate weddings or significant milestones, they were treasured heirlooms passed from one generation to the next.
This example retains its original workings along with a beautifully aged painted dial beneath old glass. Soft sage green, muted red, and blue-green paint layers emerge through natural wear, preserving the rich surface history collectors seek. The scale and presence of the case suggest it once stood in a prosperous rural household, where it quietly marked the passage of time for well over two centuries.
Found in Dalarna, Sweden, circa 1770 - 1790
Original late 18th-century painted surface with layered historic paint
Original clock workings included
Original glass in door
Expected wear, paint loss, age cracks, and surface distress consistent with age and use
Stable, structurally sound, antique condition
The clock is sold as found and is not currently in working condition. Its original workings remain intact, and while we've been told the movement could be returned to working order, we have not verified its functionality. Adjustment or servicing should be expected before regular operation.
Overall wear is consistent with age and use
Approximately 16.625” W x 10.375” D x 86.75” H
Available for pickup, local delivery, and nationwide shipping.
This item requires either freight shipping or white-glove delivery service.
Request a shipping quote here.
Request a trade discount here.
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