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Antique French 19th C Japy Fil Classical Figure Bronze Slate Marble Mantel Clock
By Japy Frères
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful 19th Century French Mantel Clock. Features a seated woman in the thinker position. She is wearing a large flowing dress, sitting on a Klismos chair with footed raised ove...
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Late 19th Century French Provincial Used Mantel Clocks
Materials
Slate, Bronze
H 19 in W 21.5 in D 7 in
Empire four pillar mantel clock by Dieudonné Kinable
By Dieudonné Kinable
Located in HAARLEM, NL
An extremely high quality early Empire four pillar table precision regulator mantel clock. This hight quality clock is made by the famous clock maker Dieudonné Kinable, circa 1800. Q...
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Early 1800s French Used Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Black Forest Carved Mantle Clock
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Black Forest Swiss carved mantle clock with elaborate design. Featuring a chamois buck and doe on finial on top of rock formation. Lower, there are three grouse, a rabbit and varmint...
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Late 19th Century Swiss Used Mantel Clocks
Materials
Wood
Highly impressive Empire Urania Mantel clock
Located in HAARLEM, NL
Impressive Empire clock with the Goddess Urania making notes (also spelt Ourania, in Greek mythology, the muse of astronomy and a daughter of Zeus by Mnemosyne and also a great grand...
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19th Century French Used Mantel Clocks
Materials
Griotte Marble
A mahogany London bracket clock by Brockbanks
Located in HAARLEM, NL
A very different English Regency, mid nineteenth century mahogany bracket clock with matching bracket, circa 1830.
The case with arched top and side arched glass apertures, the corn...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Used Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass
Set clock with Marie de Bourgogne going falcon hunting
By Jean-Auguste Barre
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This important silvered bronze, gilded bronze and white Statuary marble clock set was probably made around 1840-1844. The central group is depicting Mary of Burgundy on a falcon hunt...
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19th Century French Renaissance Revival Used Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Large 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock Set
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th century French gilded ormolu, Champlevé enamel and onyx clock garniture. Having an impressive pair of six branch candelabra with white onyx urns, inset champ...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Used Mantel Clocks
Materials
Onyx, Enamel, Ormolu
Large 19th Century Louis XVI style gilded ormolu clock set.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A spectacular French 19th Century Rouge marble and gilded ormolu clock garniture, having a beautiful seated Madian holding an oil lamp above masked bracket supports with ring handles...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Used Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
French Classical Mantel Clock, circa 1880
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An enchanting classical Louis XVI style gilded ormolu and marble mantel clock, having a standing cherub holding a Cockerel above a white enamel clock face, retails name; Rob. Engstro...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Used Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
French Fluorspar and Ormolu Clock Garniture
Located in New Orleans, LA
This beautiful French clock garniture, styled in the Louis XV taste, is a charming work of artistry and craftsmanship. Crafted of richly veined and brightly-hued fluorspar mounted wi...
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19th Century French Rococo Used Mantel Clocks
Materials
Stone, Bronze
Ormolu and Sèvres Style Porcelain Mounted Clock Set in the Louis XVI Manner
By Charles Le Roy
Located in London, GB
A clock garniture in the Louis XVI Manner
By Le Roy et Fils
The ormolu clock case and accompanying candelabra dressed with blue 'Sevres' style hand decorated polychrome panels to...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Used Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
H 12.5 in W 7.5 in D 6.5 in
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Porcelain Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant French 19th century Louis XVI St. ormolu and porcelain clock. The small scale clock is raised by fine tapered fluted legs below striking richly chased block rosettes cente...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Used Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Marble figural Clock Garniture Set
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th century French gilt bronze and marble figural clock garniture set in the manner of Rollin of Paris depicting a pair of putti playing on naturalistic base raised on oval, white s...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Used Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble
French Louis XVI Style Mid-19th Century Ormolu and Rouge Griotte Marble Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and very high quality French mid-19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu and Rouge Griotte marble clock, stamped L. Oudry, Paris. The clock is raised by a thick square Rouge Gri...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Used Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
H 23.25 in W 9.75 in D 8.5 in
19th Century French Enamel Clock Set
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A wonderful quality late 19th century French Louis XVI style gilded ormolu and Champlevé enamel clock garniture, the clock having a two handled turquoise enamel urn with swags above ...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Used Mantel Clocks
Materials
Enamel, Ormolu
Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock, by Grohé Frères
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A large and exceptional Louis XVI style gilt-bronze and white marble figural mantel clock, by Grohé Frères, Paris.
The dial signed ‘Grohé, A Paris'.
The movement stamped with ‘J...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Used Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Louis XVI style Mantle Clock, 19th Century 16.5"(42cm)
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very pleasing 19th century French gilded ormolu and white marble mantel clock, having a cherub holding a torch and a bow and arrow, leaning against the inset eight day chiming clock.
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1860s French Used Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
French Mantel Clock 19th Century, France, circa 1860
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality French 19th Century gilded ormolu and bronze mantel clock having a mother and child above and to the side of the clock face. Mounted on a white marble base.
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19th Century French Used Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock with Doves and Putti Playing Pipes
By Hamilton & Inches Ltd.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality French gilded ormolu, bronze and rouge marble mantel clock, in the Louis XVI style. Having Doves above the clock face, an enamel dial with an eight day movement, chimi...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Used Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Great Cartel to Ask from Eighteenth Time
By Adrien Delorme
Located in charmes, FR
Large cartel to pose from the 18th century, in brown tortoiseshell and brass, in very good condition, movement in Paris.
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Used Mantel Clocks
Materials
Tortoise Shell
Rare Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Amethyst Rotary Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A superb and rare Louis XVI style gilt bronze mounted amethyst rotary clock
French, circa 1885, in the manner of Edward Minart
the urn form clock case with porcelain dials and whit...
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1880s Used Mantel Clocks
Materials
Amethyst
Raingo Freres Mantle Clock
Located in Atlanta, GA
A superb French silver over bronze clock by Raingo Freres. Signed Raingo Frères on the dial and on the works, on a Rouge Griotte marble base.
Dimensions: Height 22" width 19 3/4" de...
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1890s French Neoclassical Used Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble
19th Century Egyptian Revival Clock with Bronze Sculpture of Isis
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
A French Egyptian Revival mantel clock, dating to the mid-19th century, is made of polished black marble and patinated bronze. The clock showcases exceptional quality and craftsmansh...
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Mid-19th Century French Egyptian Revival Used Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Empire Style Clock
By Medaille D'Argent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Empire style clock with gilt bronze and marble. Stamped Medaille D'argent Vincenti clock, 1855.
Clock is in working condition.
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Mid-19th Century French Used Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Large Louis XV Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock
By Louis Japy
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A large and impressive original antique French clock by Louis Japy. It is beautifully made in gilded bronze in the Louis XV style. Waisted case with a fretted front to allow a glimps...
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19th Century French Louis XV Used Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Ormolu and White Marble Clock - Cherubs
By Vincenti et Cie
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A beautiful original antique French clock modelled in the Louis XVI style as two charming cherubs carrying the clock on laurel wreaths. The pendulum with applied musical motifs, swin...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Used Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Aaron Willard Boston Federal Shelf Clock Arched & Inlaid Pediment/ Mahogany Case
By Aaron Willard
Located in Savannah, GA
This magnificent shelf clock has an arched and inlaid pediment over a painted dial that is signed "Aaron Willard, Boston," fancifully painted within cartouche with laurel wreath and ...
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Early 1800s American Federal Used Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass, Tin
H 34.5 in W 13.5 in D 9.25 in
Maitland-Smith Attributed Stone and Marble Clock
By Maitland Smith
Located in Charleston, SC
Hello 1980’s Art Deco at its finest. This fantastic faceless clock in tessellated stone and black marble is timeless (no pun intended). There is a black arched inlay in the stone. ...
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1980s Unknown Post-Modern Used Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Brass
Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Antique French Clock by Achille Brocot
By Achille Brocot
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A stunning original antique French clock by the renown maker Achille Brocot. It features exquisite Sèvres Style porcelain with pompadour rose pink ground. Beautifully modelled in the...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Used Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
18th-Century Marble Clock with a Woman from Classical Antiquity
By Michel-François Piolaine
Located in NICE, FR
We present you this stunning Carrara marble clock, a masterpiece capturing a statue of a graceful young woman from classical antiquity in exquisite detail. Her foot delicately rests ...
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18th Century French Louis XVI Used Mantel Clocks
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Art Deco Rare Miniature Alarm Clock by Jaeger-LeCoultre, c1930
Located in Devon, England
This is for a beautiful original and extremely stylish art deco desktop alarm clock made by Jaeger LeCoultre. It dates to the 30s, it has a 2 day movement and it has a green enamel b...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Used Mantel Clocks
Materials
Metal
Antique Edwardian Quality Hand Painted Porcelain Mantle Clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Edwardian quality hand painted porcelain mantle clock having a quality hand painted decorated porcelain clock case with flowers, leaves and scrolls in wonderful green, yellow...
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian Used Mantel Clocks
Materials
Porcelain, Glass
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H 11.82 in W 7.88 in D 5.12 in
Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos Clock Silvered Dial
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Newark, England
Fully Stripped Cleaned & Serviced
From our Clock collection, we are delighted to offer this Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos clock. The Atmos clock with four glass domed case and canted corne...
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20th Century Swiss Art Deco Used Mantel Clocks
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate, 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 bronze ormolu casted ornaments, Roman numerals in white enameled cartouches. On top of t...
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1880s French Louis XVI Used Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
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H 16.15 in W 13.39 in D 5.12 in
Extremely rare French 'pendule industrial'
Located in HAARLEM, NL
An extremely rare French 'pendule industrial' wind mill with automaton, barometer and two thermometers, circa 1880
Description
Case: brass, partly gilt, partly blued, black marble ba...
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19th Century Used Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Brass
French Empire Clock Mantel Gilded Spinx Marble 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous French Empire mantel clock in marble and gilt
Piece is surmounted - very high Empire - by the gilded sphinx
Classic Egyptian style with specicmen marble supports and Egyptia...
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1880s French Provincial Used Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble
19th Century Egyptian Revival Clock by Hamilton and Inches
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
An Egyptian Revival Black Marble Clock
Circa 1860s made by the renowned clock and jewellery makers Hamilton and Inches of Edinburgh with Royal warrant granted by Queen Victoria in 1...
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Mid-19th Century Scottish Egyptian Revival Used Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
French Mystery Gravity Driven Gilt Incline Rolling Clock - No Spring or Battery
Located in Danville, CA
French Style Mystery Gravity Driven Gilt Incline Rolling Clock - No Spring or Battery
This very unusual clock is never wound with a key, but does feature a totally mechanical moveme...
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Early 20th Century French Used Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass
H 9.5 in W 21.25 in D 4.53 in
Antique Pair French Cloisonne Champlevé Alabaster Ormolu Gilt Bronze Vase Urns
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An Exceptionally Stylish Pair of French Bronze Dore and Champleve Cloisonne twin handle Vases of outstanding quality and compact size. Third quarter of the Nineteenth Century.
This...
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Used Mantel Clocks
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze, Ormolu
H 6.25 in W 2.25 in D 2.25 in
Antique Renaissance Revival Cast Bronze Figural Clock with Female Mask C1870
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Renaissance Revival Cast Bronze Figural Clock with Female Mask and Pierced Foliate Casing, C1870
Measures - 18.25"H x 13.75"W x 6.25"D
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Late 19th Century Renaissance Revival Used Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
H 18.25 in W 13.75 in D 6.25 in
Art Deco Bronze Clack Garniture Set "Patience" by Suzanne Bizard Circa 1925
By Susanne Bizard
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
Introducing "Patience," a captivating Early Art Deco figural clock garniture set, made by the a renowned sculptor of the Art Deco era, Suzanne Bizard.
Exquisite clock features a be...
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1920s French Art Deco Used Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 12.21 in W 14.57 in D 4.73 in
Art Deco Clock Set with Pair of Lamps by Salvado Circa 1930
By Salvado
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
An extremely rare Art Deco clock set with a pair of lamps, topped with a spelter statue of Art Deco lady holding a bird, signed at the back of the spelter "Salvado". The clock case a...
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1930s British Art Deco Used Mantel Clocks
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Spelter
Antique French Chinoiserie Gold Bronze & Turquoise Porcelain Garniture Clock Set
Located in New Orleans, LA
Wonderful Antique French Chinoiserie Style Gold Bronze & Turquoise Glazed Porcelain 3 Piece Garniture Clock Set, Circa 1890's-1900.
Clock: 16 inches in height x 11 inches in width x ...
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19th Century French Used Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
H 16 in W 11 in D 9 in
Tiffany&Co Mantel Clock “Le Portefaix” After Design By Jean-André Reiche
Located in Madrid, ES
Remarkable museum quality Empire mantel clock “Le Portefaix” in patinated and gilded bronze with a superb case designed by the bronzier Jean-André Reiche. He registered the design in...
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1890s Used Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
H 13.78 in W 11.03 in D 3.55 in
Rare Folk Art Black Forest Root Wood Table Clock w. Bell Ringer Monk, Cuckoo St.
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and great folk-art workmanship mantel clock for the collectors and enthousiasts.
Over the years we have had the pleasure of owning and selling a number of beautiful Black Fores...
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19th Century German Black Forest Used Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass, Iron
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H 24 in W 13.3 in D 8.2 in
Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very good quality Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock. French gilt bronze clock with enamel face, fruit and lion motif, on plinth. H 22.3 cm (8.8 in.),
All clocks sold as is w...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Used Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Streamlined Clock
Located in Dronten, NL
Modernist 1920s streamlined clock in Macassar and chrome.
This mantel (fireplace) clock from the “Amsterdam School” of design has the traditional eight day wind movement with its ori...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Used Mantel Clocks
Materials
Chrome
Antique French Bronze & Marble Three-Piece Mantel Set Clock Napoleon III
Located in Labrit, Landes
Napoleon III French two marbles mantel clock late 19th century circa 1890.
Set of a clock and two pedestals.
Mercury pendulum
The French movement of the clock will be checked befor...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Used Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Brass
H 18.51 in W 5.91 in D 14.97 in
Fine Unusual Bronze Girandole Mantel Clock
Located in Norwood, NJ
Unusual late 18th century patinated and gilt bronze girandole form clock. Two removable arms with different branch and leaf form motif, thistle and rose stems. Crystal drops surround...
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Late 18th Century English Regency Used Mantel Clocks
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Quality antique Edwardian mahogany inlaid bracket clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality antique Edwardian mahogany inlaid bracket clock, having a quality mahogany arched top case with satinwood inlay reeded columns with the original brass finales and original br...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Used Mantel Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
1990 Handmade Wood Prairie Clock by Kasnak Designs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A gorgeously handcrafted wood mantel clock made in 1990 by Kasnak Designs of Indianapolis, Indiana. A perfect mix of postmodern Memphis Milano-inspired design, Mission/Art & Crafts ...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Used Mantel Clocks
Materials
Wood
19th Century Onyx and Bronze Clock with William Shakespeare
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
A William Shakespeare Gothic revival mantle clock, dating back to the mid-19th century, superb quality and is made from onyx and gilt bronze. The clock showcases reeded column suppor...
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Mid-19th Century French Gothic Revival Used Mantel Clocks
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
Antique Tiffany School Open Escapement Marble with Malachite Mantle Clock c1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Open Escapement Marble with Malachite Mantle Clock in the Manner of Tiffany c1900
Measures - 15.5"H x 20.25"W x 7"D
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Early 20th Century Used Mantel Clocks
Materials
Malachite, Marble
H 15.5 in W 20.25 in D 7 in
18th Century French Marble & Gilt Bronze Clock, Claude Charles François Filon
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 18th Century French mantle clock, crafted from gilt bronze and marble, was made by one of the leading Parisian clockmakers of the late 1700's. It features a small urn atop th...
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18th Century French Other Used Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
H 20.48 in W 14.97 in D 4.73 in
Antique Neoclassical Second Empire Black Marble Mantle Clock with Cherub Plaques
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Neoclassical Second Empire Black Marble Mantle Clock with Bronze Columns & Cupid Scene in Relief Frieze & Base Plaques C1880
Measures- 34''H x 74.5''W x 20''D
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Late 19th Century Neoclassical Used Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 34 in W 74.5 in D 20 in
Nice empire Charle X mantel clock by Gillion a Paris
By Gillion a Paris
Located in HAARLEM, NL
A nice empire Charles X mantel clock circa 1830. The lovely subject the bookcase with books and scientific bronzes on top is fitting very nice on your desk or your library, the ormol...
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19th Century French Charles X Used Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
A charming probably Sevres annular dial striking urn clock
Located in HAARLEM, NL
The beautiful proportions and the typical Sevres blue color and flowers are of a very high quality.
Mounted with beautiful cast fire gilt bronzes and a lovely hand in the form of a...
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19th Century Used Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Wonderful quality antique Edwardian mahogany inlaid balloon shaped mantle clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
Wonderful quality antique Edwardian mahogany inlaid balloon shaped mantle clock, having a quality mahogany satinwood inlaid balloon shaped case with a white enamel dial and Arabic nu...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Used Mantel Clocks
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
H 12.21 in W 7.49 in D 4.73 in
French Empire Figural Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
Located in New York, NY
Winged cupid with flowing robe, clock resting between wings and fabric, raised on bronze ormolu-mounted verde antico plinth.
France, first half of the 19th century.
Measures: H ...
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19th Century French Empire Used Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Enamel
Charles X Gilt and Silver Clock
Located in Dallas, TX
An impressive Charles X gilt and silver clock in the gothic taste, France. Circa 1825
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Early 19th Century French Charles X Used Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
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Used Mantel Clocks For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of used mantel clocks available for sale. The range of distinct used mantel clocks — often made from metal, bronze and stone — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of used mantel clocks available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Used mantel clocks made by Louis XVI designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made used mantel clocks over the years, but those made by Japy Frères, Samuel Marti and Vincenti et Cie are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Used Mantel Clocks?
Prices for used mantel clocks can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, used mantel clocks begin at $173 and can go as high as $485,663, while the average can fetch as much as $4,505.
Finding the Right Mantel Clocks for You
Personal time-telling devices may have migrated from our pockets to our wrists and finally onto our phones, but despite the convenience of a handheld digital timekeeper, nothing can beat well-made vintage, new and antique mantel clocks.
Invented by clockmakers in France and popularized in the 18th and 19th centuries, these practical yet ornate pieces were typically displayed on top of fireplaces or desks. While the most common mantel clocks were created in the traditional tambour style, which features a wide base that flares into an upright drum- or camelback-shaped case, modern clockmakers and furniture designers have experimented with their own ideas for these decorative objects over the years, introducing different forms and working with unconventional materials. A collection of whimsical, monochromatic handmade mantel clocks crafted by Dutch designer Kiki van Eijk, called Floating Frames, for example, features minimalist frames of anodized wire and ceramic clockfaces.
When shopping for an antique, vintage or new mantel clock, don’t be afraid to branch out. Wood mantel clocks of any era will bring a classic, elegant allure to the shelving in your living room or the bookcase in your bedroom, while Empire-style mantel clocks will comparatively boast eye-catching gilt bronze and pronounced sculptural attributes. Some Art Deco mantel clocks will feature an integration of marble or glass and will likely be marked by the decorative embellishments associated with that particular furniture style.
There’s just something about cool clocks, right? Spend your time with an extraordinary collection of mantel clocks on 1stDibs today.
Questions About Used Mantel Clocks
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mercury was used in antique clocks as a pendulum weight. Clockmakers used mercury for its tolerance to changes in heat and assistance in keeping time. Mercury can be found in older clocks, but is not widely used in newer styles. Find a range of vintage timepieces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Carriage clocks were used to tell time while traveling during the 19th-century. The clocks were lighter and smaller than timepieces used in homes, making them more portable. After the invention of wristwatches in 1868, carriage clocks became less necessary and gradually faded in popularity. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique carriage clocks.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Banjo clocks operate like other clocks but with a unique design. First designed to be a traditional wall clock, due to the elaborate design they evolved to be mantel pieces proudly displayed in the home. In the 1940s, large-scale banjo clocks were made for railroad stations. Shop a collection of banjo clocks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The infamous elephant clock was primarily used to tell time but was also a status symbol and representation of wealth. Its unique movement received power from running water. You can find a range of antique and vintage clocks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022How you adjust a French mantel clock depends on its design. In many antique clocks, there is a winding slot that says R for Retard on one side and A for Advance on the other. If you wish to make the clock faster, you turn the key toward the R. To slow down the clock, turn the key in the opposite direction toward the A. Find a large collection of French mantel clocks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To identify an old mantel clock, look for the name of the company or artisan. They are often stamped or engraved on either the clock’s face or the backplate of the movement. Sometimes they will be on a piece of paper on the back or bottom of the clock. Shop a variety of mantel clocks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To wind an Ansonia mantel clock, first insert the key into the center winding point, usually found on the back. Then, turn the key clockwise until the winder no longer turns. Repeat the process in the right winding point to set the quarter-hour charm and the left winding point to set the hour strike. You'll find a range of Ansonia clocks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The painting commonly referred to as “Melting Clocks” is oil on canvas. Salvador Dalí painted it in 1931. Its name is actually The Persistence of Memory, and it is one of the Spanish Surrealist artist's most well-known works. Find a collection of Salvador Dalí art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To date a Seth Thomas mantel clock, examine the gears inside. If the movement is wood, the production date of the clock is somewhere between 1817 and 1830. Clocks made after 1881 may feature an ink code date stamp on the case back or bottom. A licensed appraiser can provide assistance with determining the exact manufacturing year. Shop a variety of expertly vetted Seth Thomas mantel clocks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mechanical clocks were used for a variety of reasons in the Middle Ages. The clocks were used to keep track of hours for daily prayers. They also helped monks to calculate solar and lunar eclipses, and also determined feast days with accuracy. On 1stDibs, find a collection of mechanical clocks from some of the world’s top sellers.
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Paris Gallerist Sandy Toupenet Gets Fired Up over 20th-Century Ceramics and Inventive New Makers
Her space on the city’s Left Bank mixes mid-century pieces by the likes of Jean Cocteau and Pablo Picasso with whimsical contemporary creations.
These Soft Sculptures Are Childhood Imaginary Friends Come to Life
Miami artist and designer Gabriela Noelle’s fantastical creations appeal to the Peter Pan in all of us.
This Vivacious Teapot Has Agnes Martin on One Side and Jean-Michel Basquiat on the Other
Ceramist Roberto Lugo brings a street-art sensibility to a dainty serving vessel while paying homage to his artistic heroes.
This Rare Set of 100 Alessi Vases Includes Designs by Scores of International Artists
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