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Georgian Style Musical Clock, Chiming on 8 Bells, 19th Century
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A stunning 19th century Victorian mahogany cased Georgian style clock of compact proportions. The
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Antique 1860s British George III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

19th Century Westminster chiming mantel clock
By James Worrel Clarke
Located in Brighton, Sussex
Westminster chime on 8 bells or gong. Having a strike / silent dial, an eight day duration movement, striking
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Westminster chiming mantel clock
19th Century Westminster chiming mantel clock
H 28.75 in W 18.9 in D 12.6 in
French Brass Chiming Lantern Clock, 19th Century
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
, marked 'H&F Paris', chimes the hours and half hours on a gong, The clock comes complete with its
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Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

German 19th Century Bracket Clock, Walnut with Westminster Chimes on 8 Bells
Located in Houston, TX
Very handsome walnut clock with ormolu mounts on the sides, front corners and paw feet. Urn type
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Antique Late 19th Century German Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Tortoiseshell / Ormolu Westminster Chiming Mantle Clock
Located in Brighton, Sussex
set to silent on the hour and half hour, with a Westminster chime on eight bells and a gong.
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Antique Late 19th Century English Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

19th century English boulle work quarter chiming mantel clock
By Arnold & Lewis 1
Located in HAARLEM, NL
and finely pierced gilt brass hands, on a velvet ground with levers for 'chime/silent' and '8 bells/4
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Antique 19th Century English Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

English Burl Wood Musical Mantel Clock C 1880, Westminster & Whitington Chimes
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Whitington Chimes on eight bells and Westminster chimes on a series of gongs. The clock movement has been
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Antique Late 19th Century British Georgian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Green Chinoiserie Chiming Clock with Matching Wall Bracket, Elliott of London
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A rare green Chinoiserie decorated bracket clock with matching wall bracket, by Elliott of London
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Late 20th Century English Georgian Wall Clocks

Materials

Wood

English Antique Red Chinoiserie Six-Bell Hanging Wall Clock ca. 1830
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A FINE LATE GEORGE III RED LACQUERED CHINOISERIE DECORATED SIX-BELL WALL CLOCK Stroud, England
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Antique 19th Century English George III Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass, Steel

Art Deco Streamlined Clock
Located in Dronten, NL
enjoy a week of time-keeping and an hourly bell chime without the needs for electric cords or batteries
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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Streamlined Clock
Art Deco Streamlined Clock
H 9.06 in W 15.75 in D 5.12 in
Sevres Clock Set (Garniture)
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Bronx, NY
resulted from careless winding of the time & chime of the clock. Additionally, there are tiny jewels lost
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Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Sevres Clock Set (Garniture)
Sevres Clock Set (Garniture)
H 15.5 in W 12 in D 18.5 in
A mahogany London bracket clock by Brockbanks
Located in HAARLEM, NL
driven, quarter striking, repeating, chiming, movement on three bells. Unfortunately the alarm mechanism
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

A mahogany London bracket clock by Brockbanks
A mahogany London bracket clock by Brockbanks
H 20.48 in W 13.59 in D 8.67 in
Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights and a bell chime on the hour. Width:54cm / 21.3"" Depth: 26cm
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Antique Early 1800s European Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase C...

Materials

Wood

Mora Clock
Mora Clock
H 86.6 in W 21.3 in D 10.2 in
Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
and a bell chime on the hour. Width:54cm / 21.3"" Depth: 26cm / 10.2"" Height: 222cm / 87.4""
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Antique Early 18th Century European Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Lon...

Materials

Wood

Mora Clock
Mora Clock
H 87.4 in W 21.3 in D 10.2 in
Egyptian Revival Bronze and Marble French Mantle Clock
By Mermod Jaccard & Co.
Located in Bronx, NY
Jaccard & Co. The clock is key wind with bell chimes. Although the clock is in running order and all
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Early 20th Century French Egyptian Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Matsson and village Mora. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights and a bell chime on
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Antique 1850s European Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Wood

Mora Clock
Mora Clock
H 79.5 in W 21.3 in D 10.2 in
Tiffany & Co. Bronze Clock Ensemble, E. Colin & Cie
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bronx, NY
fish. Complimenting this key wind clock with bell chime movement centerpiece is a pair of flamboyant
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Early 20th Century French Rococo Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

19th Century Empire French Black Marble Bronze Mantel Clock
Located in Roma, RM
suspension, pendulum regulator, and hour and half-hour chime on bell. Height x width x depth: 48 x 36.5 x
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Antique 1810s French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

19th Century English Oak Musical Mantel Bracket Clock Retailed Benetfink & CO
Located in Long Branch, NJ
movement is high end with a rack of bells and plays two chimes. The case is in a stunning tiger oak and
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Antique Late 19th Century English Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Rosewood Grandfather Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
quarter-hour chime, and the clock strikes on nine tubular bells with a choice of either Whittington or
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Antique 19th Century English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Silver Plate, Silver

Rosewood Grandfather Clock
Rosewood Grandfather Clock
H 98 in W 24.75 in D 17.5 in
Empire Table Clock, Patinated and gilded bronze, Cleret, Paris, Circa 1825
By Cleret
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Cleret' and 'PONS', chiming the hours and half hours on a bell. Pierre-César Honoré Pons was an
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Charles X Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock, Henri Robert, 19th Century
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
number 2661, chimes hours and half hours on a bell. The maker, Henri Robert, Paris, worked in the fourth
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Antique Late 19th Century French Charles X Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Gilt Bronze And Porcelain Chinoiserie Themed Mantel Clock, 19th Century
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A very attractive French gilt bronze and ceramic mantel clock, profusely decorated with floral
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Antique 19th Century Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

English Flame Mahogany George III Bracket Clock by James Duncan, London
By James Duncan
Located in London, GB
movement most unusually chiming the quarters on two bells as well as striking the hours. Signed on the dial
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Antique 1790s British George III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Antique French Gilt Mantel Clock with Winged Cherub, Silk Suspension, circa 1830
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
bell. The clock case has been cleaned and the movement given a detailed service by our qualified
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Antique Early 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu Bronze Clock with Sèvres Porcelain
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A fine quality Louis XVI style bronze ormolu mantel clock. The case is made of gilt brass and
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Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Late 18th Century Louis XVI Period Bronze Ormolu Mantel Clock with Candelabras
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A finely bronze fire-gilded ormolu mantel clock set with matching candelabras. Rich ornate with
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Antique 1770s French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Carrara Marble, Enamel, Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century Marble and Ormolu Lyre Clock in the Louis XVI Style
Located in London, GB
/ Horloger du Roi' and having an eight day movement, chiming on a bell; the lyre surmounted with a mask of
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Stunning circa 1860 Gold Gilt Bronze French Mantle Clock Large Decorative Piece
Located in GB
adjustable chiming bell and pendulum, the original key is also present. This has sat for some time unused, as
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Antique 1860s French High Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Pink Marble Set of Mantle, Desk or Chapel Clock with Bronze Details
Located in Miami, FL
perfectly working Art Deco clock with a chime. If you are looking for a great shape and excellent
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Rococo Style Mora Clock 1700's
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
and a bell chime on the hour. Width:52cm / 20.4"" Depth: 26cm / 10.2"" Height: 210cm / 82.7""
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Antique Early 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Long...

Materials

Wood

Rococo Style Mora Clock 1700's
Rococo Style Mora Clock 1700's
H 82.7 in W 20.47 in D 10.24 in
Rococo Style Mora Clock 1700's
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
. Carved detailing to crown. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights and a bell chime on
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Antique Early 18th Century European Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Lon...

Materials

Wood

Rococo Style Mora Clock 1700's
Rococo Style Mora Clock 1700's
H 83.5 in W 20.47 in D 10.24 in
Large Desk Clock, Victorian, 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
LARGE DESK CLOCK Victorian, 19th Century Brass dial with Roman numerals, marked Adams, 84
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Large Desk Clock, Victorian, 19th Century
Large Desk Clock, Victorian, 19th Century
H 29.14 in W 19.3 in D 11.82 in
19th Century French Comtoise Grandfather Clock
Located in Winter Park, FL
enamel face signed by the clockmaker, Richard Koch & Cie. Three bells, chiming on the hour, two minute
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Grandfather Clocks and Lon...

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Late Georgian Mahogany Musical Table Clock
Located in London, GB
'; operated by a triple chain fusee movement chiming the quarters on a nest of eight bells and the hours on a
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Mahogany Longcase Clock by John Wood of Grantham
Located in Martlesham, GB
) an imposing mahogany clock with moon phase, quarter chiming and day / date functions. The brass dial
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Antique 1770s English Georgian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Art Nouveau Period Emmanuel Villains Porcelain Sculpture with Clock
Located in Bronx, NY
is decorated with floral garlands & has Arabic numerals. The clock has a key wind movement & bell
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Porcelain

Monumental Three-Train Bracket Clock by J.C. Jennens & Sons
Located in New Orleans, LA
This intricately detailed 19th-century bracket clock from famed English firm J.C. Jennens & Sons is
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Antique 19th Century English Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Louis XV Mahogany Grandfather Clock signed Paulus Bramer 1750
By Paulus Bramer
Located in Roma, RM
chime on bell. Height x width x depth: 242 x 66 x 31 cm. Item condition grading: **** good. (Pendulum
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Antique 1750s Dutch Louis XV Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Standing Pendulum Clock in Gilted and Patinated Bronze
Located in PALERMO, IT
chime with divider wheel on bell. Movement in working condition to be serviced complete with winding key
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Massive Chinese Ormolu High Relief Gilt Bronze Automaton Musical Clock
Located in Danville, CA
"self-sounding bells" by the Chinese for their musical chimes and striking bells and known as "singsong
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20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Capucine Carriage Clock, Pendule de Voyage with Alarm, Circa 1800
Located in Greven, DE
striking mechanism. The alarm clock is wound by a cord above the case. The clock chimes on the half and
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Antique Early 19th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Good Quality Regency ‘Egyptian Style’ Mahogany Longcase Clock by John Grant
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Street,’ with levers for chime/silent and for Westminster chime/chime on eight bells, the hour struck on
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century J.J Elliott Inlaid Brass Mahogany & Mother of Pearl Tall Case Clock
By James Jones Elliott
Located in Long Branch, NJ
both Westminster & Whittington chimes. The clock has a rack of 8 bells & 5 coil gongs. The clock has a
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Antique 1890s English Edwardian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass

Geo III Ebonised & Brass-Mounted Musical 6 Tune Bracket Clock by Richard Parsons
Located in valatie, NY
" beneath an engraved compote of fruit and surrounded by scrolling leaves. The clock chimes on the hour and
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Antique 1760s English George III Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

English Bracket Clock of Walnut in the Egyptian Style
By John Bennett
Located in London, GB
A quarter chiming bracket clock. The walnut case, of architectural form, is supported on the
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Antique 19th Century English Egyptian Revival Wall Brackets

Materials

Walnut

An Exceptional French Mid-19th Century Triptych Bronze Empire Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
silk thread suspension, hour and a half chime with spacer wheel on the bell. The triptych also
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Bronze

‘The Picture Frame’ by Arthur Steel Limited Edition
By Arthur Steel
Located in London, GB
Steel Archive. Elizabeth Tower: Big Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell of the clock at the north
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1960s Modern Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Church of the Holy Nativity, Bristol, Watercolour Window Design, Jane Gray
Located in London, GB
in the city to be destroyed, however, by some stroke of luck, the Tower, Clock and Bells survived the
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Late 20th Century Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

A & S Railroad Gold Minute Repeating Pocket Watch Presented to J.H. Ramsey, 1865
Located in Stamford, CT
, highly jeweled repeater. This is a minute repeating pocket watch with a chime that has a railroad-type
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oak Westminster Chime bracket Clock
Located in Beaconsfield, GB
A substantial oak Edwardian Bracket clock, dating to the early 20th century. It has a bell top with
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20th Century German Edwardian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Oak Westminster Chime bracket Clock
Oak Westminster Chime bracket Clock
H 23.23 in W 11.82 in D 2.84 in
Oak Westminster Chime Bracket Clock
Located in Buckinghamshire, GB
A substantial oak Edwardian Bracket clock, dating to the early 20th Century. It has a bell top with
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Vintage 1910s German More Clocks

Oak Westminster Chime Bracket Clock
Oak Westminster Chime Bracket Clock
H 23.23 in W 11.42 in D 7.88 in
Quarter Chiming Bracket Clock Signed Barrauds, Cornhill London
Located in Kent, GB
hours that are then struck on a larger bell. The chime s and strike can be silenced by turning the hand
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Antique 19th Century English Clocks

Good Late 19th Century English Boulle Work Quarter Chiming Mantel Clock
By Arnold & Lewis 1
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
finely pierced gilt brass hands, on a velvet ground with levers for 'chime/silent' and 'eight bells/four
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Antique 19th Century British Louis XIV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th Century French Brass Bell Clock on Stand
Located in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
An unusual French late 19th century brass bell clock on its original stand. The brass dial and
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Antique Late 19th Century Mantel Clocks

Materials

Wood

Monumental Inlaid Mahogany Edwardian Tall Chime Clock, England, circa 1900
Located in Providence, RI
This clock is a tour de force with fabulous inlay throughout. The base is its own composition with
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Antique Early 19th Century English Edwardian Grandfather Clocks and Long...

Materials

Wood

18th Century 8 Day Original Hour Striking, Quarter Chiming Longcase Clock
Located in Cheltenham, GB
A very rare 8 day longcase clock with original hour striking, quarter chiming on a nest of bells
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Antique 1720s English George I Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Oak, Walnut, Pine

William & Mary Walnut & Floral Marquetry Month Duration Longcase Clock
By John Barnett
Located in Knutsford, GB
clocks like this one as well as quarter chiming clocks; he is thought to have died in 1702. It is
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Antique Late 17th Century English Queen Anne Clocks

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Decorative English Bracket Clock
By Smith & Son
Located in London, Nottinghill
A large Decorative English chiming bracket clock by Smith & Sons London from the late 19th century
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

E. Colin Bronze Clock Ensemble
By E. Colin & Cie 1
Located in Bronx, NY
. Complimenting the key wind clock w/ bell chime movement centerpiece is a pair of flamboyant multi armed
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Antique Early 1900s French Rococo Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

E. Colin Bronze Clock Ensemble
E. Colin Bronze Clock Ensemble
H 13.25 in W 6.5 in D 4.75 in
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Bell Chiming Clocks For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of bell chiming clocks is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique bell chiming clocks was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. Bell chiming clocks have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of bell chiming clocks to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Georgian, Victorian and Louis XVI bell chiming clocks are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made bell chiming clocks over the years, but those made by Europa Antiques, John Moore and Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Bell Chiming Clocks?

Prices for bell chiming clocks can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, bell chiming clocks begin at $250 and can go as high as $188,500, while the average can fetch as much as $6,625.

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 Bell Chiming Clocks
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The chime on a clock is the tune that it plays at specific time intervals. A clock may chime on the hour, or more frequently to mark shorter time increments. Shop for a variety of clocks from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The meaning of the chimes on a clock relates to time. At specific intervals, the chimes play a melody to let you know how much time has passed. Depending on the design, clock chimes may sound every 15, 30 or 60 minutes. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage clocks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A mechanical process is what makes a clock chime. The music roll pulls back a chime hammer, which then returns to its original position and hits a chime rod, or in certain cases, a steel tuned tube, as it rotates. The majority of chiming, weight-driven mechanical grandfather clocks have 12 hammers and rods. Find a collection of antique and vintage clocks on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A Westminster chime clock features a quartz clock movement, which electronically plays the “Westminster Quarters” / “Westminster Chimes” melody on the hour mark. A Westminster chime clock also plays a progressive melody to mark every quarter-hour. Westminster chime clocks are considered classic and timeless furnishings, made using high-quality wood and metals. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage Westminster chime clocks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    A Westminster chime clock uses quartz movement to work the gears, to move pendulums and to play the popular melody everyone is fond of. The quartz movement electronically plays the melody that can be set to play on the hour, half an hour and quarter hour if desired. Find a wide range of antique, new and vintage clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To fix the chime on a mantel clock, take it to an experienced clock repair shop. A professional will have the knowledge and tools necessary to diagnose the problem with the chimes and make the necessary repairs. You'll find a range of mantel clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    To get your grandfather clock to chime correctly, you must wait until the next hour count and note how many hours the clock chimes and then move the hour hand to the hour the clock chimed. Then you can reset the clock to the proper time.
    1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    You can get your grandfather clock to chime correctly in a few easy steps. Firstly, wait for the next hour to chime on the clock. After that, count how many hours your grandfather clock chimes. With your finger, move the hour hand to the number of the hour count, and reset the time clock to the correct time. If you don’t feel confident in trying this by yourself, get in touch with an antiques appraiser or related professional for help. Find a variety of grandfather clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Historically, a bell was rung to denote each half hour of the four-hour long “watch” periods on a ship. The bell was rung manually and time was often kept by a sandglass rather than a clock. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of ship’s bells and nautical clocks.

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