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What is the elephant clock used for?
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The 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, 2022
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Antique Samson Porcelain and Ormolu Chinoiserie Elephant Clock
By Samson Porcelain Factory 1
Located in London, GB
Antique Samson porcelain and ormolu Chinoiserie elephant clock
French, Late 19th Century
Height 24cm, width 17cm, depth 13cm
This exquisite and delicate clock typifies the Europea...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
19th C Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Elephant Clock Signed by Barreau F. de Bronzes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A magnificent Louis XV style French gilt bronze elephant clock, signed by Barreau F. de Bronzes, dating to the 19th century.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Christophe FRATIN (1801-1864) rare Asian elephant clock, in gilded and patinated
By Christophe Fratin
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Signed « Fratin » on the bronze base
This beautiful elephant clock was made in the 19th century by the Animalier sculptor Christophe Fratin.
Category
Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Louis XV Ormolu Mntd. Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie Elephant Clock w/ Snail
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
An Exceptionally Rare 18th Century Louis XV Ormolu Mounted Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie Elephant, Snail, and Flower Mantel Clock. The clock drum is painted with floral reserves on a...
Category
Antique 18th Century German Chinoiserie Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
19th Century French Blue Porcelain Elephant Clock Set in the Chinoiserie Style
Located in London, GB
A French Garniture de Cheminée in the Chinoiserie Taste
Constructed in blue turquoise porcelain with gilt highlights, Algerian onyx and bronze, and comprising a gilt-bronze cased cl...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Chinoiserie Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
Art Deco Clock Set ~ Elephants
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A beautiful and high quality Art Deco clock set featuring two elephants standing beside the clock.
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Metal
$4,014 / set