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How do I identify my antique clock?
To identify your antique clock, search for markings on the back of its movement or case. Once you have located these marks, use trusted online resources to determine who the maker is. From there, you can continue your research to learn more about your clock's age, style and other characteristics. An expert appraiser or antiques dealer can also assist you with identification. Find a wide range of antique clocks on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
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Antique French 19th C Japy Fil Classical Figure Bronze Slate Marble Mantel Clock
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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Antique Late 19th Century French Provincial Mantel Clocks

Materials

Slate, Bronze

Empire four pillar mantel clock 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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Antique Early 1800s French 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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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss 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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Antique 19th Century French 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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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Shreve & Co. Purple Enamel Clock
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Shreve & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Desk Clock METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver & Bronze / Kiln Fired Enamel CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS: 4 Inches X 4 Inch...
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Enamel

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