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Atlas Clock

English Regency 'Atlas' drum mantel clock by Baetens
Located in HAARLEM, NL
patinated bronze figure of Atlas carries on his shoulder a guilded drum clock. The figure shows a well
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

French Empire Bronze Doré and Patinated Clock Depicting Atlas-Early 19th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Period French Empire Bronze Doré and Patinated Clock Depicting Atlas with original gilt edged and
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Clocks

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Bronze, Steel

Small Tiffany & Co. Desk Clock "The Atlas"
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Delft, NL
A Tiffany & Co. desk clock "The Atlas" A desk clock, made by Tiffany & Co. "The Atlas" The desk
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20th Century Swiss Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

Wall Clock from the Late 20th Century in Oak Case
Located in Opole, PL
the clock face, there is a brass crown. The figurine of Atlas carrying the globe can be seen in the
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Late 20th Century German Wall Clocks

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Brass

Amsterdam Burl long case clock . Wuba Warmink 1960s
By J. P. Kroese 1
Located in Den Haag, NL
middle is the figure Atlas. This clock comes with original pendulum and key. Please don't hesitate to
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Neoclassical Revival Grandfather Clocks and Longcase...

Materials

Burl

Late 18th Century Figural Dutch Marquetry Tall Case Grandfather Clock
Located in Long Branch, NJ
This stunning tall case clock was made in the Netherlands in the late 18th century. The case is
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Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Grandfather Clocks and Lo...

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Brass

18th Century Dutch 'Utrecht' Longcase or Grandfather Clock by W.V. Dadelbeek
By W.V. Dadelbeek
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A walnut, burr-walnut and inlaid Dutch longcase clock by W.V Dadelbeek, Utrecht. The case of
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Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Louis XV Grandfather Clocks and Longcase ...

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Swedish Atlas Armillary Sundial Attributed to Sune Roth
By Sune Rooth
Located in Bochum, NRW
Vintage Original Sun Clock or Armillary Sun Dial attributed to Sune Rooth, mid-20th century
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Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Sundials

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Copper, Wrought Iron

Miniature Dutch Walnut Long Case Clock
By Jan Henkels
Located in Den Haag, NL
Love this miniature Dutch walnut long case clock. Not only great looking but also a good working
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Baroque Models and Miniatures

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Walnut

Miniature Dutch Walnut Long Case Clock
Miniature Dutch Walnut Long Case Clock
H 29.53 in W 6.3 in D 4.73 in
19th Century Illustrated Map of Ceylon (Sri Lanka) with Notable Landmarks
Located in Langweer, NL
John Tallis & Company is known for producing maps and atlases that were highly regarded for their
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Antique 1850s Maps

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Paper

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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Paper

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19th Century Neoclassical Bronze Dore Urn Signed F. Levillain
By Ferdinand Levillain
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19th century neoclassical signed bronze doré urn with handles and adorned with elaborate roman scenes. Signed stamped F. Levillain. Ferdinand Levillain (Paris, 1837-1905) studied und...
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Vases

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Bronze

Nude Male Model, Unique Silver Gelatin Print
By Andy Warhol
Located in Cotignac, FR
Unique Silver Gelatin print from circa 1977 by Andy Warhol. Andy Warhol carried a camera with him obsessively. Similarly to his tape recorder, he used this technology not only as an...
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1970s American Modern Nude Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Tiffany & Co. Ladies 18-Carat Gold Watch
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Elegant vintage Tiffany & Co. manual wind dress watch made with 18-karat yellow gold. It is slender and has a soft rectangular design.
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20th Century Collectible Jewelry

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Gold

Tiffany & Co. Ladies 18-Carat Gold Watch
Tiffany & Co. Ladies 18-Carat Gold Watch
H 0.25 in W 0.63 in D 7.75 in
19th-Century Pendulum Wall Clock
Located in Opole, PL
We present you this chain pendulum clock with a gravity winding mechanism with a single weight. The case bears normal traces of long years of use. It is intended to be renovated. ...
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Antique Late 19th Century Wall Clocks

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Brass

19th-Century Pendulum Wall Clock
19th-Century Pendulum Wall Clock
H 34.65 in W 13.39 in D 6.11 in
Large 19th Century Bronze Bust
By Sabatino De Angelis
Located in London, GB
A superb 'Grand Tour' bronze bust, traditionally described as Dionysus (Dionysos), after the original excavated at the Villa of the Papyri in 1754; by the Sabatino and Sons foundry, ...
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Busts

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Bronze

Large 19th Century Bronze Bust
Large 19th Century Bronze Bust
H 23.63 in W 17.72 in D 11.82 in
Estelle & Erwine Laverne Originals Modern Rosewood Lamp Table Floor White 1950s
By Erwine & Estelle Laverne
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Estelle and Erwine Laverne for Laverne originals - Tulip base rosewood lamp table floor lamp. Maker’s mark on underside. Extremely rare example of a piece by E & E Laverne that inclu...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Fiberglass, Rosewood

Gilt and Patinated Bronze Ewer on Stand, Attributed to Barbedienne
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
The exceptional bronze casting, in stunningly intricate detail, on this beautiful sculptural piece has been attributed to master metalworker Ferdinand Barbedienne. The piece takes th...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Mounted Objects

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Ormolu, Bronze

Jaeger LeCoultre, Atmos Clock with Moon Phase, Rhodium-plated with Wall Console
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Greven, DE
Rhodium plated Atmos clock with moon phase on wall console Switzerland Rhodium-plated brass 1990s Dimensions: H x W x D: 23 x 20 x 15 cm Description: Atmos calibre 540 with moon p...
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1990s Swiss Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

Extensive Assembled Meissen Blue and White Bird Model Dinner Service, circa 1890
Located in New York, NY
Each piece painted in underglaze-blue and heightened in gilding with an exotic bird perched upon peony branches, comprising: an oval soup tureen, cover and two stands, an 18" oval pl...
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Antique 1890s German Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

Bronze Sculpture of Atalanta by the F. Barbedienne Foundry
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This beautiful 19th century grand-tour piece of the goddess Atalanta was created by the Ferdinand Barbedienne foundry in Italy. The piece is hallmarked with F. Bernedienne Fondeur on...
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique found time wall clock/regulator from around 1880
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique found time wall clock/regulator from around 1880 Solid wood, richly carved with brass pendulum. Movement needs to be checked.
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Antique Late 19th Century German Wall Clocks

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Nutwood, Oak

19th-Century Wall Clock in Dark Brown Wooden Case
Located in Opole, PL
19th-Century Wall Clock in Dark Brown Wooden Case We present you this big wall clock from the late 19th century in a wooden case. The item is in particularly condition. The clock h...
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Antique Late 19th Century European Arts and Crafts Wall Clocks

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Wood

Biedermeier Picture Clock with Musical Movement, Austria, circa 1825
Located in Incline Village, NV
These painting clocks are very rare, especially containing the music box. Of Austrian manufacture circa 1820-1830, this Biedermeier picture (painting) clock is a naive and charming o...
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Paintings

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Metal

Portrait of Lady Caroline Price
By George Romney
Located in Miami, FL
DESCRIPTION: Perhaps the best Romney in private hands. If Vogue Magazine existed in the late 18th century, this image of Lady Caroline Price would be on one of its covers. The e...
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1970s Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Art Deco Odeon Chrome & Bronze 8 Day Clock, c1930
Located in Devon, England
Very impressive odeon shaped 1930's Art Deco Bronze & chrome 8 day clock. Superb condition, just some mild corrosion to some areas of the chrome as you could expect from a period pie...
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass, Bronze, Chrome

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Le Coultre Atlas Clock
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Milton, DE
Welcome to the wonderful world of midcentury. When creating a midcentury interior, layers are important. Paired down to the simplest forms, mid century demands that collections are s...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Mantel Clocks

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Gold Plate

Le Coultre Atlas Clock
Le Coultre Atlas Clock
H 9 in W 6.5 in D 5 in
Vintage Dutch Zaandam Zaanse Atlas Wall Clock
Located in Newberry, SC
A nice vintage Zaandam Zaanse Style Wall Clock, also known as an Atlas Clock, from Holland dating
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Clocks

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Metal

Vintage Dutch Zaanse Zaandam Atlas Mahogany Wall Clock
Located in Newberry, SC
A vintage Zaandam Zaanse Style Wall Clock, also known as an Atlas Clock, from Holland dating to
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Clocks

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Metal

Vintage Zaandam Zaanse Atlas Pendulum Wall Clock Wuba
Located in Newberry, SC
mythological figure of Atlas holding the world on his shoulders. The clock is signed by the company Wuba and
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Clocks

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Metal

Vintage Dutch Zaandam Zaanse Atlas Pendulum Wall Clock
Located in Newberry, SC
A vintage Zaandam Zaanse Style Pendulum Wall Clock from Holland dating to 1950 and featuring the
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Clocks

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Walnut

Vintage Dutch Zaandam Zaanse Atlas Pendulum Wall Clock
Located in Newberry, SC
A vintage Zaandam Zaanse Style Pendulum Wall Clock from Holland dating to 1950 in mahogany and
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Clocks

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Metal

Vintage Dutch Zaandam Zaanse Atlas Pendulum Wall Clock
Located in Newberry, SC
A Vintage Zaandam Zaanse Style Pendulum Wall Clock from Holland dating to 1950 in mahogany and
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Clocks

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Metal

Vintage Dutch Zaandam Zaanse Atlas Pendulum Wall Clock
Located in Newberry, SC
A vintage Zaandam Zaanse Style Pendulum Wall Clock from Holland dating to 1950 in oak and featuring
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Clocks

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Metal

Vintage Dutch Zaandam Zaanse Atlas Pendulum Wall Clock
Located in Newberry, SC
A vintage Zaandam Zaanse Style Pendulum Wall Clock from Holland dating to 1950 in mahogany and
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Clocks

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Mahogany

Vintage Dutch Zaandam Zaanse Atlas Pendulum Wall Clock
Located in Newberry, SC
A vintage Zaandam Zaanse Style Pendulum Wall Clock from Holland dating to 1950 in oak and featuring
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Clocks

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Metal

Vintage Dutch Zaandam Zaanse Atlas Pendulum Wall Clock
Located in Newberry, SC
A vintage Zaandam Zaanse Style Pendulum Wall Clock from Holland circa 1950 in mahogany with the
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Clocks

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Metal

Vintage Dutch Zaandam Zaanse Atlas Pendulum Wall Clock
Located in Newberry, SC
A vintage Zaandam Zaanse Style Pendulum Wall Clock from Holland dating to circa 1950 in oak and
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Clocks

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Metal

18th Century Dutch Marquetry Tall Case Clock
Located in Natchez, MS
18th century Dutch marquetry tall case clock with english works. The marquetry is exceptional. Has
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Clocks

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Metal

A Fine Dutch Amsterdam Burr Walnut Longcase Clock
By Uswald
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A Fine Dutch Amsterdam Burr Walnut Longcase Clock with Calendar, Uswald, circa 1750. Arched brass
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Louis XV Clocks

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Walnut

Dutch Burr Walnut Musical Longcase Clock, circa 1740
Located in Amsterdam, NL
figured burr walnut of rich color, typical cresting surmounted by an Atlas and two trumpeting Nikes above
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Rococo Clocks

Fine Dutch Burr Walnut, Llongcase Clock by L. du Chesne
Located in Amsterdam, NL
sumounted by a gilt wood atlas and two trumpeting angels, shaped corniche over finely foliate pierced frets
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Rococo Clocks

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Brass

A Good Dutch Zaanse Rosewood Wall Clock, Cornelis van Rossen, circa 1700
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
surmounted by the usual cast brass frets and double bell with Atlas figure, shaped backboard with well
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Baroque Clocks

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Rosewood

An Amsterdam Burr Walnut Musical Longcase Clock by Gerrit Storm circa 1735
By Gerrit Storm
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
shaped cornice and top, surmounted by fine and rare parcel gilt figures of Atlas and two male deities
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Baroque Clocks

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Walnut

Dutch Mahogany Friesian 30 Hour Wall Clock
Located in Pawleys Island, SC
Dutch mahogany Friesian 30 hour wall clock. Gold gilt angels sit atop with man holding Atlas in the
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Antique Late 18th Century European Georgian Wall Clocks

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Brass

Dutch Miniature Friesland Longtail Wall Clock, circa 1860
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A Dutch miniature Friesland longtail wall clock. Circa 1860. These small tall clocks were named
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Antique 19th Century Dutch Folk Art Wall Clocks

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Wood

Dutch Walnut Quarter Striking 'Zaanse' Wall Clock, C. van Rossen, circa 1700
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
moulded gable top, surmounted by an atlas, pierced cast front and side frets, twisted columns and pierced
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Antique 18th Century Dutch William and Mary Wall Clocks

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Walnut

18th Century Dutch Longcase Clock
By Willem van Dadelbeek
Located in Vancouver, BC
A walnut, burr-walnut and inlaid longcase clock by W.V. Dadelbeek, Utrecht. The case of typical
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Antique 1750s Dutch Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass

18th Century Dutch Longcase Clock
18th Century Dutch Longcase Clock
H 104 in W 21 in D 16 in
Fine Dutch Burr Walnut Longcase Clock with Calendar Uswald, Amsterdam
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A fine Dutch burr walnut longcase clock with calendar Uswald, Amsterdam, circa 1750. Arched
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Antique 18th Century Dutch Louis XV Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Dutch Burr Walnut Longcase Clock by M. Buys Amsterdam, circa 1775
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A Dutch burr walnut longcase clock with rare ‘swing automaton’ by M. Buys Amsterdam, circa 1775
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Antique 18th Century Dutch Louis XV Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Good Dutch Burr Walnut Longcase Clock with Calendar H.B. Negenvinger, Amsterdam
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
by an atlas, mercury and angels, pierced front and side frets, canted trunk with nice long slender
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Antique 18th Century Dutch Louis XV Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

An 18th Century Zodiac clock face 2ft 6ins across
Located in London, GB
This is the hand painted face from an 18th Century external Zodiac clock which would have been in a
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Paintings

Tiffany & Co. Vintage Brass Atlas Travel Alarm Clock with Sleeper Pouch and Box
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From Tiffany & Co., ‘The Atlas’ vintage travel alarm clock, complete with sleeper pouch and
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20th Century Swiss International Style Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

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Brass

Oversized Large Baroque Figural Bronze and Slate Mantle Clock, Atlas Mounts
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique and oversized Neoclassical into Baroque mantel clock offers domed slate case in
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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

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Slate, Bronze

19th Century French Bronze Mantle Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite Late 19th century mantel clock features an elegant white marble base with floral
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze, Enamel

19th Century Dutch Staarta Wall Clock
Located in Opole, PL
We present you this wall clock from the mid 19th century in an oak case, with a painted face. The
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Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Wall Clocks

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Brass

19th Century Dutch Staarta Wall Clock
19th Century Dutch Staarta Wall Clock
H 43.31 in W 14.18 in L 43.31 in
Wuba Wall Clock from the Mid. 20th Century in Oak Case
Located in Opole, PL
Wuba Wall Clock From the Mid-20th Century in Oak Case The case is wooden, with glazed sides
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Wall Clocks

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Brass

20th Century Dutch Wall Clock Stylized as Staarta in Brown Oak Case
Located in Opole, PL
20th century Dutch wall clock stylized as Staarta in brown oak case We present you this wall
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Early 20th Century Dutch Wall Clocks

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Brass

20th Century Dutch Wall Clock in the Staarta Type in Brown Oak Case
Located in Opole, PL
20th Century Dutch Wall Clock in the Staarta Type in Brown Oak Case We present you this wall clock
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Early 20th Century Dutch Wall Clocks

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Brass

18th Century Dutch Automaton Longcase Clock
By Jan Henkels
Located in New Orleans, LA
An exceptional example of 18th century Dutch clockmaking, this marvellous longcase clock was
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Antique 18th Century Dutch Baroque Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass

Vintage Sun Clock or Armillary of Atlas Holding World on Pedestal
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique garden ornament from Denmark, known as a Sun Clock or Armillary, with a cast metal figure
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Mid-20th Century Danish Sundials

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Stone, Metal

Sun Clock or Armillary from Denmark with Figure of Atlas Holding the Globe
Located in Round Top, TX
Altas holding up the world or globe. These "sun clocks" are still seen in the gardens of rural Denmark
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Mid-20th Century Danish Sundials

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Metal, Copper

Vintage Armillary or Sun Clock on Original White Pedestal Base, Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
, pierced by an arrow and supported by a mounting bracket. The base is an image of Atlas holding up the
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Mid-20th Century Danish Sundials

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Metal

Brass "Atlas" Desktop Clock on Stand by Tiffany & Co.
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Stunning brass "Atlas" desktop clock on stand by Tiffany & Co., circa 1970s. The clock has a quartz
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

Small Dutch Wall Clock from Early 20th-Century Stylized as Staarta Clocks
Located in Opole, PL
with a figurine of Atlas. The clock strikes full hours and halves. The mechanism is functional, after
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Early 20th Century Dutch Wall Clocks

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Metal, Brass

Early 20th-Century Dutch Wall Clock in the Staarta Type
Located in Opole, PL
We present you this wall clock with an enameled face in an oak case. The whole was manufactured
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Early 20th Century European Wall Clocks

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Brass

18th Century Dutch Tallcase Clock Animation Moon Phase Calendar Christoffel Abke
Located in Stamford, CT
A Dutch Rococo gilt-metal-mounted burr walnut and marquetry tall case automation clock. Nearly
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Vintage Verdigris Sun Clock Armillary Sun Dial on Pedestal with Atlas Holding Th
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique garden ornament from Denmark, known as a Sun Clock or Armillary, with a cast metal figure
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Mid-20th Century Danish Sundials

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Stone, Metal

Antique Early 20th Century Danish Sun Clock Garden Ornament
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique garden ornament from Denmark, circa 1920-1940, known as a Sun Clock or Armillary, with a
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Early 20th Century Danish Garden Ornaments

Vintage Original Sun Clock or Armillary Sun Dial from Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique garden ornament from Denmark, known as a Sun Clock or Armillary, with a cast metal figure
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Stone, Metal

Vintage Sun Dial Armillary on Pedestal from Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique garden ornament from Denmark, known as a Sun Clock or Armillary, with a cast metal figure
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Stone

Atlas , néoclassical clock
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
The base in a very good brocatelle marble ormoulu mounted. The statue of Atlas is in patinated
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

Atlas , néoclassical clock
Atlas , néoclassical clock
H 14.18 in Dm 4.73 in
A small and early German brass hexagonal horizontal table clock, circa 1680
By Atlas Fire Equipment Co.
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
probably Augsburg, signed 'B Firstenfeller' (underneath)
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Renaissance Clocks

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Brass

18th c. Dutch Tall Case Clock
Located in Norwalk, CT
of angels with trumpets and an atlas figure finial. The door with a cartouche window with bronze
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Clocks

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Walnut

18th c. Dutch Tall Case Clock
18th c. Dutch Tall Case Clock
H 110 in W 24 in D 12.5 in
Late 20th Century Dutch Walnut Burl Antique Style Wall Tail Clock
Located in Raalte, NL
Dutch Frisian wall clock made in burr walnut veneered case by WUBA with hand-painted dial and moon
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Late 20th Century Dutch Wall Clocks

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Atlas Clock For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the atlas clock you’re looking for. An atlas clock — often made from metal, wood and mahogany — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer atlas clock, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each atlas clock bearing Empire, Art Deco or Neoclassical hallmarks is very popular. Tiffany & Co. and Atlas Fire Equipment Co. each produced at least one beautiful atlas clock that is worth considering.

How Much is a Atlas Clock?

The average selling price for an atlas clock at 1stDibs is $399, while they’re typically $310 on the low end and $16,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right clocks for You

A sophisticated clock design, whether it’s a desk clock, mantel clock or large wall clock for your living room, is a decorative object to be admired in your home as much as it is a necessary functional element. This is part of the reason clocks make such superb collectibles. Given the versatility of these treasured fixtures — they’ve long been made in a range of shapes, sizes and styles — a clock can prove integral to your own particular interior decor.

Antique and vintage clocks can whisk us back to the 18th and 19th centuries. When most people think of antique clocks, they imagine an Art Deco Bakelite tabletop clock or wall clock, named for the revolutionary synthetic plastic, Bakelite, of which they’re made, or a stately antique grandfather clock. But the art of clock-making goes way back, transcending continents and encompassing an entire range of design styles and technologies. In short, there are many kinds of clocks depending on your needs.

A variety of wall clocks can be found on 1stDibs. A large antique hand-carved walnut wall clock is best suited to a big room and a flat background given what will likely be outwardly sculptural features, while Georgian grandfather clocks, or longcase clocks, will help welcome rainswept guests into your entryway or foyer. An interactive cuckoo clock, large or small, is guaranteed to bring outsize personality to your living room or dining room. For conversation pieces of a similar breed, mid-century modern enthusiasts go for the curious Ball clock, the first of more than 150 clock models conceived in the studio of legendary architect and designer George Nelson

Minimalist contemporary clocks and books pair nicely on a shelf, but an eye-catching vintage mantel clock can add balance to your home library while drawing attention to your art and design books and other decorative objects. Ormolu clocks dating from the Louis XVI period, designed in the neoclassical style, are often profusely ornate, featuring architectural flourishes and rich naturalistic details. Rococo-style mantel clocks of Meissen porcelain or porcelain originating from manufacturers in cities such as Limoges, France, during the 18th and 19th centuries, exude an air of imperial elegance on your shelves or side tables and can help give your desk a 19th-century upgrade.

On 1stDibs, find a range of extraordinary antique and vintage clocks today.

Questions About Atlas Clock
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Atlas clock is a famed clock mounted outside of the Tiffany & Co. store in New York. Tiffany & Co. have since created an Atlas line of watches inspired by this famous clock and legendary Greek figure. Shop a collection of authentic Atlas watches on 1stDibs.

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