16th Century Clocks
A French 19th century Carrara marble and Ormolu clock, by Mathieu Planchon
By Mathieu Planchon
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, notably restoring the 16th-century astronomical clock at Beauvais Cathedral and documenting early
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Carrara Marble, Ormolu
$15,700
H 22.5 in W 16 in D 9 in
Litchfield Cathedral Skeleton Clock by Evans of Handsworth
By William F. Evans of Handsworth
Located in New Orleans, LA
-16th Century as drum clocks, these intricately designed clocks are a testament to the finest
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Antique 19th Century English Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Silver, Steel
Gubelin Art Deco Stone Table Clock with Original Dial with Applied Gold Numerals
Located in Long Beach, CA
Switzerland. It is entirely hand made and done in the old style of an 16th century table clock sitting upright
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Stone
$3,700
H 5 in W 5 in D 2 in
English Furniture With Furniture of Other Countries in the Untermeyer Collection
Located in valatie, NY
English furniture from the 16th to 18th century. Includes: clocks & barometers; dining-room, writing
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20th Century English Books
Materials
Paper
$395
H 12 in W 9.75 in D 2 in
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Very Early German Late 16th Century Chamber Clock, Circa 1580
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Very early imposing German late 16th-century chamber clock with balance wheel escapement and alarm
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Antique 16th Century German Renaissance Wall Clocks
Materials
Iron
16th Century Renaissance Turret Wall Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
This immensely rare Renaissance turret wall clock was once part of the Time Museum's collection in
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Antique 16th Century German Renaissance Wall Clocks
Materials
Brass
16th Century Renaissance Turret Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
This immensely rare Renaissance turret clock or table clock, was considered both a scientific
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Antique 16th Century German Renaissance Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
Victorian Brass Skeleton Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
from the mid 16th Century as drum clocks. Popularized circa 1750 by the French, who produced wonderful
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Antique 19th Century English Clocks
French Celestial Skeleton Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
, skeleton clocks are actually some of the earliest clocks, some dating from the mid 16th-century as drum
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass, Steel, Zinc
French Celestial Skeleton Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
drum clocks date to the mid-16th century. French skeleton clocks in particular are known for their
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass, Steel, Zinc
York Minster Cathedral Skeleton Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
, skeleton clocks are actually some of the earliest clocks, some dating from the mid-16th century as drum
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass
English Arabesque Skeleton Clock by Evans of Handsworth
By William F. Evans of Handsworth
Located in New Orleans, LA
clocks, some dating from the mid 16th Century as drum clocks. Popularized circa 1750 by the French, who
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Antique 19th Century English Other Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass
St. James Palace Skeleton Clock by Evans of Handsworth
By William F. Evans of Handsworth
Located in New Orleans, LA
-16th century as drum clocks. Popularized circa 1750 by the French, these timekeepers became the
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass
Tower Clock, Phippard Jappened Long Case George II Period '1730-1760'
Located in Milano, IT
Tower clock lacquered with gilded and polichromed chinoiserie on a green lacquer background. The
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Antique 16th Century British George II Grandfather Clocks and Longcase C...
Materials
Wood
H 96.86 in W 20.48 in D 9.85 in
Ancient Italian Wood Gears
Located in Round Top, TX
A wonderfully sculptural ancient Italian wood gears and handle from an early clock, circa 16th
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Antique 16th Century Italian Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Cartel Barat a Paris Luigi XV Parigi, 1745-1749
Located in Milano, IT
Cartel clock from the Louis XV period, gilded and chiseled bronze.
The clock has a marked
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Antique 16th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
French Louis 16th Century Clock, Praising Vertue of Reading and Science
Located in Brussels, BE
quality, finely chiselled, original fire gilding in perfect condition
The clock in working condition
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Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
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Midcentury Italian Majolica Neoclassical Style Garden Seat Stool
Located in Rio Vista, CA
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20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Renaissance style Entree Dish
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
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30:30 Landscape Architecture Book
Located in New York, NY
30 internationally renowned landscape architects showcase their own work as well as that of 30 of the best of a new generation of forward looking and innovative designers.
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Books
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Paper
Sheffield Silver Plate Rolling Dessert Stand
Located in New Orleans, LA
The perfect complement to a fine dining affair, this George III-period rolling dessert stand is crafted of desirable Sheffield silver plate. In this modified version of an epergne, t...
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Antique 18th Century George III Sheffield and Silverplate
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Sheffield Plate
Large French Neoclassical Mahogany Roll-Top Desk
Located in Troy, NY
French mahogany Empire desk of stately proportions, with a roll top, revealing a double row of total six drawers under an open shelf, as well as a sliding writing surface with inset ...
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Mahogany
Art Deco Sculpture/Lamp Les Porteuses d'Eau 'The water carriers'
By Pierre Le Faguays
Located in Miami, FL
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depicting to females figures carrying an Alabaster Vessel inlaid with Gold and B...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
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Alabaster, Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
$15,500
H 15.75 in W 11.5 in D 3.5 in
Exceptional Late 19th Century Three-Piece Clock Set by Ferdinand Gervais
By Ferdinand Gervais
Located in Long Island City, NY
An exceptional late 19th century gilt bronze-mounted marble three-piece clock set
By Ferdinand Gervais
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Candelabras
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
$38,000 / set
H 29 in W 13 in D 9 in
Set of 8 French Louis XIII Style Os De Mouton Walnut Dining Chairs in Blue Plaid
Located in Astoria, NY
A beautifully restored set of eight early 20th-century French dining chairs crafted in the Louis XIII style and sourced from Provence, France. The set includes six side chairs and tw...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Dining Room Chairs
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Fabric, Cotton, Walnut
$12,800 / set
H 42 in W 21 in D 23 in
Tiffany Studios New York "Eighteen Light Lily" Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New York, NY
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Shreve & Co Jade Carriage Clock with Exposed Escapement Sterling Hardware 1915
By Shreve & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Shreve & Co
STYLE / REFERENCE: Victorian Style Carriage Miniature Carriage Clock
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CIRCA / YEAR: 1915
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Tiffany Studios New York "Greek Key" Table Lamp
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Located in New York, NY
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Bronze
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H 8.75 in W 13.5 in D 3.75 in
Highclere Castle Jewellery Box
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16th Century Clocks For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of 16th century clocks for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique 16th century clocks was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and stone. 16th century clocks have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. 16th century clocks made by louis xv designers — as well as those associated with Louis XVI — are very popular at 1stDibs. Japy Frères, Ferdinand Barbedienne and Raingo Frères each produced beautiful 16th century clocks that are worth considering.
How Much are 16th Century Clocks?
Prices for 16th century clocks can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, 16th century clocks begin at $325 and can go as high as $346,355, while the average can fetch as much as $9,666.
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 16th Century Clocks
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the history of glass-making goes back much further than the 1600s. It’s believed that they were making glass in different parts of the world at least 3,600 years ago, maybe even longer. During the late Bronze Age in Egypt and in Western Asia, glassmarking advanced significantly and was manipulated extensively to produce vessels, jewelry, and works of art. Shop a range of antique and vintage glass on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, there were cannons in the 16th century. The history of the weapon dates back to 12th-century China. Historical records suggest that the first cannons appeared in Europe during the Islamic wars in Iberia in the 13th century. Find a range of antique cannons on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A variety of furniture was used during the 16th century. Items commonly found in homes include high-backed armchairs, chests, stools, benches and cupboards. Most European artisans active during the time period produced pieces out of oak wood. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, wedding rings have a long history, stretching back to ancient Egypt. The first diamond engagement ring was created in 1477 by Archduke Maximillian of Austria. Browse a wide array of vintage and contemporary wedding rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In the 18th century, art changed in style from Baroque to Rococo and Neoclassicism. Art became more ornamented and idealized during the Rococo period and then shifted toward a style that emulated the artwork of ancient Greece and Rome near the end of the century. You’ll find a variety of fine art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022What painting is the most important of the 20th century is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some notable works produced during the period include Paul Cézanne's Mont Sainte-Victoire, Pablo Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, Henri Matisse's The Dance and Jackson Pollock's Lavender Mist. Shop a large selection of 20th-century paintings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024What 17th-century furniture is called varies. The general term for all furniture produced 100 years ago, including 17th-century pieces, is antique furniture. You may also choose to be more specific and describe a piece by its style. Theatrical and lavish, the Baroque style was prevalent across Europe from the 17th to the mid-18th century and spread around the world through colonialism, including in Asia, Africa and the Americas. Baroque furniture was extravagant in all aspects, from shape to materials. 17th-century pieces from England often feature characteristics of the William and Mary style, such as crisp lines, maple and walnut veneers, inlaid bands and C-scroll ornaments. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022One way to check if your brass candlesticks are from the 18th century is to look for the two seams running lengthwise on either side. This is from when the candlestick was molded in two halves and then soldered together. You’ll find a variety of candlesticks of all shapes and sizes from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Sir Isaac Newton invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century. He created it as a replacement for the refracting telescope, which tended to have poor optics. Find a collection of antique and vintage telescopes on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 202217th-century Dutch portraiture has many similarities to other Baroque paintings, including rich colors, dark shadows and intense lighting. Many famous Dutch Baroque works lean toward realism. In Dutch portraiture, props and detailed backgrounds are uncommon. You'll find a collection of Dutch Baroque paintings from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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