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Vintage United Mantle Clock

Brutalist Forged Iron Mantle Clock
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A heavy forged iron clock with copper face and brass numeral indicators. Circular center "floats
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage United Mantle Clock

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Brass, Copper, Iron

Vintage Brutalist Forged Iron Mantle Clock
Brutalist Forged Iron Mantle Clock
H 6.75 in W 9.25 in D 2.25 in
Sessions Mantel Clock in Marble & Brass
By Sessions
Located in Bradenton, FL
A mid century electric mantle clock. The clock face is decorated with a vine leaf motif and clover
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage United Mantle Clock

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Marble, Brass

1982 Howard Miller Limited Edition Mahogany Hourglass II Mantle Clock
By Howard Miller
Located in Germantown, MD
For your consideration is this 1982 Howard Miller Limited Edition Mahogany Hourglass II wall Mantle
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Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage United Mantle Clock

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Brass, Other, Iron

Black, Starr & Frost Victorian Egyptian Revival Clock Garniture Set, circa 1860
By Black, Starr & Frost
Located in Germantown, MD
An original, very rare Egyptian revival Mantle Clock and Obelisks garniture set by the very famous
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Mid-20th Century American Victorian Vintage United Mantle Clock

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Marble, Metal

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Brass "Cheval" Horse Head Coffee Table by Maison Charles, France
By Maison Charles
Located in Stamford, CT
French bronze horse head glass top coffee table by Maison Charles circa 1970.
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1950s French Vintage United Mantle Clock

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Bronze

French Louis XV Period Walnut Longcase Clock from the Rhône Valley, circa 1760
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French mid-18th century Louis XV period walnut longcase grandfather clock from the Rhône Valley. This French tall walnut clock features a rectangular head topped with a bonnet pedi...
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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Vintage United Mantle Clock

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Metal

French Napoléon III Carved Walnut Long Case Clock with Brass Farming Scene
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Napoléon III period carved walnut antique long case clock from the mid-19th century, with bonnet top, farming scene and scrolling motifs. Created in France at the beginning ...
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Vintage United Mantle Clock

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Brass

Charles Schneider French Art Deco Table Lamp, 1920
By Charles Schneider
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco table lamp by Charles Schneider, Epinay-sur-Seine (Paris), France, 1920s. Molded glass shade with a stylized geometric pattern that comes hung at its original wrought...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage United Mantle Clock

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Wrought Iron

Jaeger LeCoultre, Atmos Clock, Nickel Plated, Manufactured 1950
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Greven, DE
Atmos II from Jaeger LeCoultre Switzerland Nickel-plated brass Year of manufacture 1950 Dimensions: H x W x D: 23.5 x 21 x 16.5 cm Description: Atmos II in a new nickel-plated cas...
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1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage United Mantle Clock

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Brass

Bronze Horse Jockey Equestrian Racing Trophy Statue After Pierre Jules Mene 10"
By Pierre Jules Mêne
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage horse trophy / statue / sculpture. Made of bronze featuring an oval marble base and plaque from the Dehere Member Guest Invitational tournament (combined net aggregate win) a...
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Late 20th Century American Classical Vintage United Mantle Clock

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Marble, Bronze

French Provincial Walnut Tall Case Clock, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
French Provincial Walnut Tall Case Clock, 19th Century
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19th Century French Country Vintage United Mantle Clock

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Brass

19th Century Black Forest Carved Mantle Clock Spill Vase Garniture Set
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent antique Black Forest carved three piece mantel clock and garniture set. circa 1880 Swiss or German, late 19th century, a truly extraordinary work of art, exceptionally...
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Late 19th Century European Black Forest Vintage United Mantle Clock

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Glass, Wood

Antique French Louis XV Gilt Bronze Clock
By A.D. Mougin
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A beautiful antique French gilt bronze clock by A. D. Mougin. Modelled in architectural form and covered with scrolling acanthus decoration to represent a romantic ruin. To the top ...
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19th Century French Louis XV Vintage United Mantle Clock

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Bronze

German Cuckoo Clock with Wall-Mounted Shelf, circa 1840
Located in Evergreen, CO
A beautifully carved, wall-mounted shelf, holds this German Cuckoo clock. Carved vines, leaves and star patterns are applied to a simple and elegant case. Delicate brass hands with p...
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Mid-19th Century German Vintage United Mantle Clock

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Brass

Brown Industrial Office Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1970s
By Pragotron
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Pragotron PPH 413 is a type of indoor secondary clock. Was produced during the 1970s in former Czechoslovakia. Clock face with white plastic numerals is made from aluminum and has br...
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1970s Czech Industrial Vintage United Mantle Clock

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Metal

Mantel Grandfather Clock by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller
By Howard Miller, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a solid oak circa 1975 Howard Miller mechanical pendulum wall clock. It is a model 612, has an 8-day winder and keeps excellent time. The case is a beautiful, heavy gleaming ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage United Mantle Clock

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Brass

Unused Boxed Kienzle GMT World Time Zone Brass Table Desk Clock, Germany, 1960s
By Wilhelm Kienzle, Kienzle Clocks
Located in Vienna, AT
This is an amazing find. An unused and still in its original box packed Mid-Century Modernist solid brass Kienzle desk or table clock with a world map clocks face and world time zone...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage United Mantle Clock

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Brass

Art Deco, Cubist Becquerel Bronze Polo Horse with Original Patina, 1920s
By André Vincent Becquerel, Etling Paris
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Fantastic polo or equestrian paperweight, car mascot, hood ornament, by French artist Becquerel. Signed. With foundry marks. With original Art Deco patina. Mounted over a marble base.
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage United Mantle Clock

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Marble, Bronze

Rare Art Deco / Bauhaus Bronze Table or Mantel Clock by Lenzkirch / C.Kühling
By Lenzkirch
Located in Lisse, NL
Bronze table clock from the transitional period between Art Nouveau and Art Deco. This rare bronze table clock is by Lenzkirch and it dates from the transitional period of the Jugen...
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Vintage United Mantle Clock

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Bronze, Enamel

Victorian Vienna Clock in Walnut
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn2498 Victorian, figured walnut Vienna clock, having enamelled dial with Roman numerals, original hands and second dial (the seconds hand only takes 45 seconds to reach the 60 mark)...
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1870s European Victorian Vintage United Mantle Clock

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Walnut

Victorian Vienna Clock in Walnut
Victorian Vienna Clock in Walnut
H 46.07 in W 14.18 in D 6.3 in

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New Haven Clock Co. Mantle Clock
By New Haven Clock Company
Located in Cookeville, TN
Mantle clock by New Haven Clock Co. Simple lines make this clock so easy to see. Starting on a
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20th Century American American Craftsman Vintage United Mantle Clock

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Metal, Enamel

Vintage New Haven Clock Co. Mantle Clock
New Haven Clock Co. Mantle Clock
H 16.38 in W 10.57 in D 4.25 in
Modern Lucite Mantle Clock
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Mid-century lucite mantle clock. Black dial with white hands, jewel cuts from 2" thick lucite
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1970s American Vintage United Mantle Clock

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Lucite

Vintage Modern Lucite Mantle Clock
Modern Lucite Mantle Clock
H 19 in W 10 in D 5 in
Gilbert Rohde Macassar Mantle Clock
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in San Francisco, CA
One of the best Gilbert Rohde designs for Herman Miller. Rewired and in perfect condition. An excellent example of American "Machine Age" design.
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1930s American Vintage United Mantle Clock

Art Deco Machine Age Viking Moon Glo Lighted Electric Mantle Clock
By Viking Products Corporation
Located in Denver, CO
Viking moon glo electric lighted mantle clock, circa 1938. Sitting on a chrome stepped base, this
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage United Mantle Clock

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Chrome

Art Deco Bakelite Clamper watch in cream bakelite by De Vecchi
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
between. “De Vecchi” of Italian origin also made Bakelite Mantle Clocks and Harlequin, Clutch, cased
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage United Mantle Clock

Art Deco Onyx Mantle Clock
By Sessions
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco dome-form mantle clock contained within a carved onyx case. Dial-plate bears raised gold
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1930s American Vintage United Mantle Clock

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Onyx, Brass

Art Deco Onyx Mantle Clock
Art Deco Onyx Mantle Clock
H 7 in W 7.25 in D 2.75 in
Brass Mantle Clock by Curtis Jere
Located in New York, NY
Brass Mantle Clock, signed C Jere '77
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20th Century American Vintage United Mantle Clock

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Brass

Brass Mantle Clock by Curtis Jere
Brass Mantle Clock by Curtis Jere
H 11.5 in W 16 in D 7 in
Art Deco Green Onyx Mantle Clock
Located in New York, NY
Classic Art Deco green onyx mantle clock. Dial-plate bears raised numerals with gold outlines
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1930s American Vintage United Mantle Clock

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Brass

Art Deco Green Onyx Mantle Clock
Art Deco Green Onyx Mantle Clock
H 7.25 in W 8 in D 2.5 in
Midcentury Silver Plated Sunburst Mantle Clock
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking midcentury silver plated sunburst mantel (fireplace) clock on a black marble base (4" x 9
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage United Mantle Clock

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Silver Plate, Stainless Steel

Art Deco Machine Age Mantle Clock by Manning Bowman
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous Black lacquer clock features original gilt and black numerical face with stylized
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20th Century American Art Deco Vintage United Mantle Clock

1980s Post Modern Mantle Clock by Empire Arts
By Empire Art Products Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A vintage 1980s postmodern textured mantle clock by Empire Art Products in various shades of
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Vintage United Mantle Clock

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Glass, Wood

"Art Deco" Pattern Enameled and Bronze Mantle Clock by, Tiffany Studios
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Englewood, NJ
An exceptionally rare enameled and bronze mantle clock by, Tiffany Furnaces for Tiffany Studios
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20th Century American Art Nouveau Vintage United Mantle Clock

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Bronze

1980s Postmodern Mantle Clock by Empire Arts
By Empire Art Products Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A vintage 1980s postmodern textured mantle clock by Empire Art Products in various shades of
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Vintage United Mantle Clock

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Glass, Wood

1980s Postmodern Mantle Clock by Empire Arts
By Empire Art Products Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A vintage 1980s postmodern textured mantle clock by Empire Art Products in various shades of
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Vintage United Mantle Clock

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Glass, Wood

Venetian Style Mirrored Clock by Walker Glass Company
By Walker Glass Co. NYC
Located in Toronto, ON
An unusual mantle clock with exquisite etched floral details on the mirrored front. Roman numerals
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1940s American Vintage United Mantle Clock

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Wood, Glass

Rosewood Desk Clock by Howard Miller
By George Nelson, Howard Miller, Arthur Umanoff
Located in South Charleston, WV
elegant modernist meridian mantle or table clock by Howard Miller for George Nelson & Associates and
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage United Mantle Clock

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Steel, Chrome

Rosewood Desk Clock by Howard Miller
Rosewood Desk Clock by Howard Miller
H 5.5 in W 4 in D 3.5 in
Rare 1938 Asprey Solid Sterling Silver Art Deco Guilloche Enamel 8 Day Clock
By Asprey International Limited, Charles & George Asprey
Located in GB
silver art Décor 1938 Guilloche enamel 8 day mantle clock A truly stunning piece, the back is fully
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1930s British Georgian Vintage United Mantle Clock

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Retro 14 Karat Yellow Gold Charm Bracelet with Moving Charms
Located in New York, NY
extends, a thimble, a telephone that says "hello" and "I love u," a ring, a bell that chimes, a mantle
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1940s American Retro Vintage United Mantle Clock

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14k Gold, Enamel

Pair of Original 1978 House of Scott Ltd Reproduction Regency Dwarf Bookcases
By House of Scott LTD
Located in GB
surface from a very old French mantle clock Dimensions: Height 96.5cm Width 102cm Depth 36.5cm
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Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage United Mantle Clock

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Glass, Yew

Rare Large Cartier Mantle Clock
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Expert craftsmanship! A rare and important Cartier mantle or desk clock of heavy gilt gold bronze
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1980s American Classical Roman Vintage United Mantle Clock

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Bronze

Rare Large Cartier Mantle Clock
Rare Large Cartier Mantle Clock
H 10.4 in W 9.2 in D 3.2 in
Postmodern Mantle Clock for Alessi
By Michael Graves (b.1934), Alessi
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish Postmodern mantel clock was designed in 1986 by Michael Graves for Alessi, Michael
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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Vintage United Mantle Clock

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Plastic, Maple

 Postmodern Mantle Clock for Alessi
 Postmodern Mantle Clock for Alessi
H 9.75 in W 6 in D 3.63 in
Art Deco White Onyx Mantle Clock by Telechron
Located in San Diego, CA
Art Deco white onyx electric mantle clock known as the "Statesman" (model# 4H81) with brass bezel
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20th Century American Art Deco Vintage United Mantle Clock

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Onyx

Electric Art Deco White Onyx Mantle Clock by Telechron
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful electric Art Deco white onyx mantle clock known as the "Statesman" (model# 4H81) with
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20th Century American Art Deco Vintage United Mantle Clock

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Onyx

Cobalt Blue Enameled Cloisonne Carriage or Mantle Clock with Carrying Handles
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A colorful enameled cloisonne carriage or mantle clock. A lovely gold clock with a detailed floral
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20th Century American French Provincial Vintage United Mantle Clock

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Metal, Enamel

Pair of Brass Vintage Tiffany Desk Mantle Clocks Mid Century Modern Design
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of very nice Mid-Century modern tiffany brass desk clocks.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage United Mantle Clock

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Brass

Antique Seth Thomas Gilt Crystal Regulator Mantel Clock, circa 1900
By Seth Thomas Clock Company
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique crystal regulator mantle clock by Seth Thomas features gilt metal and bevelled crystal
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20th Century American Vintage United Mantle Clock

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Crystal, Metal

Vintage Nautical Brass and Mahogany Ship Wheel Mantel Clock
By O.B. McClintock Co.
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid Century Modern mantel clock manufactured by O.B. McClintock Clock Company circa 1950's. This
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage United Mantle Clock

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Brass

Montage of Three Vintage Wall Clocks by Howard Miller
By Howard Miller, Arthur Umanoff
Located in South Charleston, WV
mantle clock. This clock measures 34" tall and 10.5" wide and is also quite deep. The condition of the
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage United Mantle Clock

Antique Stickley Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Mantel Clock, 20th Century
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts mission mantle clock by Stickley offers oak construction, battery operated
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20th Century American Arts and Crafts Vintage United Mantle Clock

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Metal

Vintage Wooden Frame Sand Timer or Hour Timer
Located in Pasadena, CA
Over 20 inches tall, a wonderful wood framed hour glass or sand timer. May be placed on a mantle or
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Mid-20th Century American Adirondack Vintage United Mantle Clock

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Glass, Wood

Antoine Blanchard Place De La Concorde
By Antoine Blanchard
Located in Dallas, TX
views of the “City of Light.” In the late 1950s, his street scenes were exported to the United States
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage United Mantle Clock

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Paint

Tortoiseshell Mantle Clock
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Tortoiseshell and Ivory eight day mantel clock commemorating Timo Makinen's win in No.52, Monte
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1950s British Vintage United Mantle Clock

Tortoiseshell Mantle Clock
Tortoiseshell Mantle Clock
H 5.5 in W 4.5 in D 2 in
Antiqued Mirror Mantle Clock
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Mantle Clock render in non oft seen material. Movement by _________. Great decorative detail!
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1940s American Vintage United Mantle Clock

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Mirror, Wood

Antiqued Mirror Mantle Clock
Antiqued Mirror Mantle Clock
H 10 in W 19 in D 3.5 in
Abercrombie & Fitch Silverplate Mantle Clock
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Abercrombie & Fitch Mantle Clock. The dial is hand painted with enamel hands. The clock is
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1930s American Vintage United Mantle Clock

Gilbert Rohde Macassar Mantle Clock
Located in Palm Springs, CA
One of the best Gilbert Rohde designs for Herman Miller. Rewired and in perfect condition. An excellent example of American "Machine Age" design.
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1930s American Vintage United Mantle Clock

Seth Thomas Walnut Mantle Clock
Located in San Francisco, CA
Of typical form, with an arched case above an outswept rectangular plinth resting on small compressed bun feet, centering a circular glazed door opening to a silvered dial with Arabi...
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20th Century American Vintage United Mantle Clock

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Metal

Seth Thomas Walnut Mantle Clock
Seth Thomas Walnut Mantle Clock
H 9.5 in W 21 in D 6 in
Tramp Art House Shaped Shelf Clock
Located in Manalapan, NJ
Tramp art shelf or mantle clock decorated with colored marbles, an electric clock and toy soldiers
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1930s American Folk Art Vintage United Mantle Clock

Tramp Art House Shaped Shelf Clock
Tramp Art House Shaped Shelf Clock
H 13.5 in W 19 in D 7.5 in
24 Hour Military Clock
Located in Papaikou, HI
used in several of GE's high end Table and mantle clocks of the 1930's
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1940s American Vintage United Mantle Clock

1970's Signed Van Teal Lucite Mantle Clock
By Hivo Van Teal
Located in Papaikou, HI
a reference to a traditional arched top mantle clock. But so drastically reduced, that it becomes a
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage United Mantle Clock

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Brass

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Gilt Brass Electrical Clock by, Bilt Rite
By Bilt Rite Mfg. Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-20th century American Art Deco gilt brass electrified desk or mantle clock by, Bilt - Rite Mfg
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vintage United Mantle Clock

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Brass

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Vintage United Mantle Clock For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal vintage united mantle clock for your home. Frequently made of metal, glass and brass, every vintage united mantle clock was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer vintage united mantle clock, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage united mantle clock made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one vintage united mantle clock that is appealing in its simplicity, but Empire Art Products Co., Alessi and British United Clock Company produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Vintage United Mantle Clock?

The average selling price for a vintage united mantle clock at 1stDibs is $675, while they’re typically $249 on the low end and $15,000 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.

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