Antique Mantel Clock from around 1850, France, Fire-Gilded
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique mantel clock from around 1850, France, fire-gilded. Fire-gilt and partially black-brown patinated bronze.
1850s French 1850 Antique Clocks
Bronze
Antique Mantel Clock from around 1850, France, Fire-Gilded
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique mantel clock from around 1850, France, fire-gilded. Fire-gilt and partially black-brown patinated bronze.
Bronze
American Brass Miniature Carriage Clock with Beveled Glass, New York. C. 1850
By James Mix
Located in Charleston, SC
American brass miniature carriage clock with beveled glass, carrying handle , and signed enamel over copper face with dial. Clock consists of time, strike, and alarm. Clock was manuf...
Brass, Copper, Enamel
Fancy Antique Wall Clock, circa 1850
Located in Berlin, DE
Fancy antique wall clock, circa 1850. Octagonal-shaped and black-framed body with glazed door.
Wood
Victorian Grandfather Clock Long Case J Hardy Dorchester 1850
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous Victorian grandfather clock by J Hardy of Dorchester Clean and functional clock with three brass balls to the top and surmounted by an eagle Clock face has words of maker J ...
Brass
Antique English Gold Bronze Mounted Mahogany Bracket Clock, Circa 1845-1850.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Gold Bronze Mounted Mahogany Bracket Clock, Circa 1845-1850.
Bronze
English Brass & Polished Steel Skeleton Clock Under Glass Dome T. Mapple C 1850
By T. Mapple
Located in Charleston, SC
English brass skeleton clock under original glass dome with a polished steel roman numeral dial, fusee chain movement, and affixed to an oval carved wood felt base with four bun feet...
Brass, Steel
French Gilt Bronze Clock, circa 1850 on Marble Base Signed Dussault
Located in Houston, TX
Gilt bronze clock with patinated bronze figures of two angels sitting on the Crest of the clock. One holding an artist pallet and the other holding a sculptors Chisel depicting the...
Bronze
French Louis XVI-Style Giltwood Wall Clock, Hand-Carved, Circa 1850
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI-style (19th Century) gilt carved wall clock with a swag design pediment centering a lion and a wreath form bottom. (Not working)
Giltwood
South German Longcase Clock in Fir Wood, Curved Pediment, Circa 1850
Located in Greding, DE
Slim longcase clock in fir wood with profiled base and tall rectangular case. The hood is framed by a curved pediment and displays a dial with hand-painted numerals and floral decora...
Fir
French Empire Mantel Clock, Carrara Marble, Gilt Details, Circa 1850 revised
Located in Berlin, DE
French mantel clock made of white marble Enamel dial with blue Roman numerals and gilt hands. French eight-day movement with anchor escapement, striking the hours and half-hours on...
Carrara Marble
French Skeleton Mantel Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
Eight day movement with outside countwheel strike on a silvered bell. c.1850
Brass
Antique Swedish Mora Clock, Burgundy Finish, Circa 1850-1890
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish mora clock from the 1800s in lovely rich burgundy finish with a wide belly body and a good face with unusual small second hand dial. Measures: 207 cm. It has the Cla...
Wood
$3,205Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Swedish Mora Clock, Turquoise & Gold, Circa 1820-1850
Located in Lewes, England
Decorative early 1800s antique Swedish mora clock in later turquoise paint and gold detail and fan detail on the base. Measures: 212cm. This original 1800s mora clock has a good ...
Pine
$10,810Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Swedish Mora Clock, Chinoiserie Hand-Painted, Circa 1810-1850
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish Mora clock from early 1800s in probable original paint with a great decorative shape body and a good face with lots of detail and a very ornate hood. It has the most...
Wood
Raingo Freres Gilt Bronze Clock
Located in Atlanta, GA
A magnificent ebonized wood and gilt bronze mid-19th century clock signed Raingo Freres, France, circa 1850.
Bronze
English Georgian Mahogany Mantel Clock, Hand-Carved, Circa 1850, UK
Located in Queens, NY
English Georgian-style (18/19th Century) large mahogany mantel clock with carved scroll design on base & round face (John Walker, 18 Cornhill, 230 Regent St., London, 1733) (Not ...
Mahogany
French Rosewood Campaign Clock, Savoine a Paris
By Japy Frères
Located in Norwich, GB
Rosewood Campaign Clock, Savoine a Paris Rosewood campaign clock with satinwood line stringing and floral marquetry standing on a moulded plinth.
Rosewood
French Porcelain Mantel Clock by Raingo Freres, Paris
By Raingo Frères
Located in Norwich, GB
French Porcelain Mantel clock by Raingo Freres, Paris French porcelain mantel clock housed in an arch top case with raised stepped plinth and resting on scroll feet.
Porcelain
1850's Swiss Travel Clock with Breguet Engine Turned Case Original Leather Case
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: No Name, Swiss Made STYLE / REFERENCE: Alarm Travel Clock with Original Case METAL / MATERIAL: Gilded Brass CIRCA / YEAR: 1850's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 2 1/4 Inches in...
Brass
A Twin Fusee Ships Striking Bulkhead Clock
Located in Amersham, GB
Louis Beaver of Manchester was recorded as working between 1840 and 1878, we believe this clock was made circa 1850. Before the introduction of mechanical timekeepers, time onboard ...
Silver, Brass, Bronze, Steel
Empire Period Mantel Clock in Gilt and Patinated Bronze
Located in PARIS, FR
Impressive Empire period mantel clock in gilt bronze and brown patinated bronze, depicting a draped male figure in the antique style, seated in a contemplative pose. This finely chis...
Bronze
Noble Pendule/Mantel Clock Napoleon III "Gros à Lyon" Paris
Located in Berlin, DE
Noble Pendule/Mantel Clock Napoleon III "Gros à Lyon" Paris France, circa 1850/60 Bronze, matte-gilt with polished edges.
Bronze
Carl Ranch's efft Small Antique Mantel Clock From 1850s
Located in Lejre, DK
Carl Ranch's eff. small antique mantel clock is a beautiful and unique timepiece crafted in France in the 1850s. The case of this exquisite clock is designed in the Rococo Revival st...
Brass
Large French Gilt Bronze Figural Mantel Clock by Les Japy Fils, 1850s
By Japy Frères
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
An impressive French mantel clock dating to the mid-19th century, featuring an elegant combination of richly gilt bronze and finely patinated bronze. The sculptural composition depic...
Bronze
Tiffany & Co. Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Wall Clock by Louis Valentin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Tiffany & Co. neoclassical gilt bronze wall clock "Day & Night" by Louis Valentin Elias Robert (French, 1821-1874) Retailed by Tiffany & Co., New York, circa 1870. signed L.V.E. ...
Bronze
Mahogany Inlaid English Fusee Drop Dial Wall Clock by Carter of Warrington
Located in Norwich, GB
Victorian Mahogany Drop Dial Clock. Well figured octagonal case with brass inlay surround.
Mahogany
19th Century Antique Church Clock
Located in Udenhout, NL
Very big and Antique church clock from the 19th Century. Comes from a churck in Belgium. (Be aware: the dimensions should be checked)
Iron
French Porcelain and Ormolu Mantel Clock Stamped in Bronze H. Picard
By Henri Picard
Located in London, GB
French Ormolu and porcelain mantel clock of Classical design dating from the mid-19th century stamped in the mint and original Ormolu H. Picard. Numbered in the bronze, 1297. The ori...
Ormolu
Antique Malachite Ormolu & Bronze Mantel Clock Silk Suspension Movement, 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a superb quality antique French malachite, bronze and ormolu mantel clock dating from Circa 1850 in date. It features Louis XVI seated on an ormolu throne chair whilst rea...
Malachite, Bronze, Ormolu
Painted Swedish Mora Clock
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a painted Swedish mora clock. I have installed New battery works. the original works are offered with this clock but they do not work.
Wood
$4,295
Blue Swedish Mora Clock
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Blue Swedish more clock, is it Original paint? I don`t think so but I do think its an Older paint.
Wood
Swedish Natural Wood Mora Clock
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique Natural wood Swedish Mora clock.
Pine
Swedish Mora Clock "Norrland Model "
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Mora Clock "Norrland Model ". the old works have been removed and New battery works installed. I do offer the Original works with every clock I sell.
Wood
Sèvres Cobalt Blue Porcelain & Ormolu-Mounted Bronze Garniture, Ca. 1850's
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in New York, NY
This rare Renaissance Revival garniture, consisting of a clock and pair of boxes in form of chalices with hinged bonnets, is richly decorated with numerous hand-painted medallions wi...
Porcelain
Swedish Mora Clock Gustavian Model
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a rare Swedish Mora Clock Gustavian model.
Wood
Antique French Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Clock
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
Antique French Ormolu and Sèvres Porcelain Clock ~ French - Circa 1850 ~ ~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~ A fine and early ormolu clock of Louis XV design, beautifully ...
Marble, Ormolu
Antique Tiffany & Co. Bronze-Mounted Slate Mantel Clock
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Tarry Town, NY
An elegant and finely crafted mid-19th century mantel clock by the esteemed Tiffany & Co., New York. This exquisite piece showcases the exceptional quality and attention to detail th...
Marble, Slate, Brass
$350Sale Price|58% Off
Chauncey Jerome Églomisé Shelf Clock, American Classical, Circa 1857
Located in Astoria, NY
Chauncey Jerome Verre Eglomise Shelf Clock, New Haven, Connecticut, circa 1857, label to interior. 27" H x 14.75" W x 4.5" D. Provenance: From a 333 East 75th Street Estate.
Glass, Wood
$14,000 / set
19th Century Onyx / Gilt Three Piece Clock Garniture
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Mid 19th Century French Onyx with gilt brass and patinated metal three piece clock garniture set . The clock features an 8 day brass design time and strike movement striking on a bel...
Onyx, Brass
Sèvres Style Ormolu Mounted Mantel Clock by Kreisser
Located in London, GB
This gilt bronze mounted mantel clock is formed about a beautiful sky-blue, parcel gilt Sèvres style porcelain vase. The enamel dial is mounted within a gilt bronze drum that is drap...
Ormolu, Bronze
French Napoleon III chariot clock in ormolu & marble vert
Located in London, GB
A good French Napoleon III period chariot clock of antique vert marble and ormolu. The subject is of cupid riding a fine chariot drawn by a pair of lively and very well modelled hors...
Marble, Bronze
French Gilt Bronze Mounted Marine Themed Automaton Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
French gilt bronze mounted marine themed automaton mantel clock French, circa 1850 Measures: With glass dome and base height 90 cm, width 70 cm, depth 33 cm Clock without dome and...
Ormolu, Bronze
19th Century French Napoleon III Empire Gilt Bronze Clock with Hunting Motifs
Located in Chicago, IL
This circa 1850 French mantel clock showcases a stunning figurative design made from cast gilt bronze.
Bronze
French Porcelain and Bisque Mantel Clock by Miroy Freres, Paris
By Miroy Frères
Located in Norwich, GB
French Porcelain and Bisque pottery mantel clock with floral decoration and gilded garlands supporting a French Nobleman and his mistress. Beautifully decorated with an enamel dial a...
Porcelain
Gilt Austrian Zappler Miniature Cow's tail Pendulum Clock
Located in Montreal, QC
Gilt Austrian Zappler miniature owl's tail pendulum clock with gilt scrolls decorated with eagles, angel and turquoise stones and figural ottoman turk finial. Provenance Liliane M. ...
Metal
Miniature Egyptian Style Walnut Bracket Clock, Barraud & Lund, London
By Francis Barraud
Located in Norwich, GB
Miniature Egyptian Style Walnut Bracket Clock, Barraud & Lund, London Rare miniature English fusee bracket clock housed in an Egyptian style walnut case with ebony mouldings, steppe...
Walnut
French Ormolu and Porcelain Mantel Clock by Wilson & Gander, London
By Wilson & Gandar
Located in Norwich, GB
French gilded ormolu mantel clock with blue hand painted floral porcelain panels (the panels all separately signed ‘Creilliet Montereai, Medaillon D’or, L.M. Cie 1834-38). Beautifull...
Ormolu
Napoleon III Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Three Piece Clock Garniture
By Raingo Frères
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
They exhibited at the London 1862 exhibition. Paris, circa 1850. Approximate Dimensions Clock: Height 69 cm / 27 inches Width 41 cm / 16 inches Depth 21 cm / 8 inches ...
Ormolu
Mahogany English Double Fusee Library Bracket Clock, Thomas & Son, London
Located in Norwich, GB
Mahogany Library Bracket Clock by M.Thomas & Son, London Finely figured Five glass mahogany case with moulded plinth and standing on brass bracket feet with Bevelled glass throug...
Mahogany
One Piece Engraved Repeating Carriage Clock
Located in Amersham, GB
A fine early repeating carriage clock in an engraved one piece case. With a gilt engin turned mask, and a white enamel dial and roman numerals. The gilded case is engraved with foli...
Brass, Enamel, Steel, Ormolu
Antique Mahogany 8 Day Painted Face Longcase Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding antique mahogany 8 day painted face longcase clock signed Johnson Knaresboro with a swan-neck pediment with original brass finials. This a stunning piece, very decorative...
Brass
Large Antique Mahogany 8 Day Painted Face Longcase Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
Large antique mahogany 8 day painted face longcase clock with a swan-neck pediment, superb colorful arched painted dial [slight ware can be repaired] with a seconds dial, 8 day movem...
Mahogany
$6,060Sale Price|25% Off
Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and White Marble Clock
Located in Paris, FR
Gilt bronze clock in the Louis XVI style representing a nymph and two cherubs. The nymph, undressed and resting on a cushion, is nursing one of the cherubs while the second one calls...
Marble, Bronze, Enamel
Antique Mantel Clock under Glass Dome, ca. 1870
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Antique Mantel Clock under Glass Dome, ca. 1870 This is a finely crafted mantel clock from around 1850–1880, housed under a rounded glass dome on a textured base resembling tree bark.
Metal
$7,836Sale Price|25% Off
Ormulu and Chased Bronze Rocaille Clock, Raingo & Frères
By Raingo Frères
Located in Paris, FR
Raingo et frères is a clockmaker's house founded in 1823 that made bronze furniture, mantelpiece and wall clocks from 1850 onwards. They created pieces for Napoleon III and the Empre...
Bronze
$7,749Sale Price|25% Off
Viennese Enamel and Gilt Brass Table Clock, Mid-19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Small table clock in gilt brass richly decorated with openwork scrollwork, acanthus leaves, flowers, and masks in multicolored enamel.
Enamel, Brass
Mid 19th century Swedish pine long case mora clock
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century Swedish pine long case mora clock circa 1850. Large Swedish long case mora clock, presented in scraped back paint.
Metal
Mahogany Sedan Clock, circa 1850
By Aubert & Klaftenberger
Located in Norwich, Norfolk
The backplate also signed as above, circa 1850. Aubert & Klaftenberger are listed in Brian Loomes’s book ‘Watchmakers and clockmakers of the world’ as working in both Paris and He...
Mahogany
Henry Marc Mantel Clock from 1850
By Henry Marc
Located in Senden, NRW
A fire-gilt mantel clock from 1850 signed with HRY Marc from Paris.
Alabaster, Bronze
Malachite Mounted Mantel Clock, French, circa 1850
Located in Lincoln, GB
3 and 3/4 inch enamel dial signed "Martin Baskett and Cie A Paris", similarly signed bell striking movement (bell lacking), the crisply cast case surmounted by a shallow urn with gra...
Malachite
Fine Antique Napoleon III Clock Case, circa 1850's
Located in Cathedral City, CA
This stunning Napoleon III clock case has a black lacquered wood surround, with mother of pearl and mahogany inlay which makes up this period antique piece. The clock case itse...
Enamel, Brass
Impressive Napoleon III Mantle Clock circa 1850
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This impressive 19th century mantleclock is made of the highest quality ormolu, with an white enamel dial beneath domed glass. Spring driven movement with half hour strike on bell. E...
Bronze, Ormolu
Fine French Ormolu Travel Clock Lézé Ã Paris, circa 1850
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The silvered dial with Roman numerals is signed Léze R. de la Paix 19 and is placed in a guilloche engraved fire-gilt brass mask. Below in this mask there are subsidiay dials for the...
Unavailable
H 13.39 in W 11.03 in D 6.7 in
An English Brass Lyre-shaped Skeleton Clock, Dent's, Circa 1850
Located in Amsterdam, NL
13-cm engraved silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds under XII, blued steel Breguet hands,spring driven fusee and chain movement with platform anchor escap...
Brass
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 35.44 in D 5.91 in
French Louis Philippe Striking Musical Picture Frame Clock, circa 1850
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
French Louis Philippe striking musical picture frame clock, circa 1850. The good playing musical train plays six tunes automatically or on demand.
Mid-Century French Toleware Clock by Petit, Paris. Circa 1850.
By Charles Francois Petit
Located in Dublin, IE
French toleware clock, circa 1850. Toleware, or simply tole, refers to items and objects made of tin that have been japanned or lacquered, and adorned with a picture or design.
Tôle
Unavailable
H 7.49 in W 5.71 in D 3.94 in
French carriage clock signed A Blacher paris, dated: ca 1850
By Atelier Paris
Located in Zonhoven, BE
French clock signed A Blacher paris, dated: ca 1850 The walnut veneered case has ebony pipings and a gilded handle, bezel and ball feet.
Brass
Unavailable
H 19.49 in W 15.36 in D 5.91 in
French Mantel Clock, Gilt and Alabaster, Signed Prevost Paris, circa 1850
By Prevost
Located in Lesquin , FR
Large pendulum clock made in France in the 18th century by the Prevost workshop in Paris. In gilded bronze and alabaster plateau. The dial has Roman numerals. At his side, a young ma...
Alabaster, Bronze
Carriage Clock with Original Case, Paris, circa 1850
Located in Vienna, AT
Signed "Moser Paris". Gilt brass case, enamel dial, indication of date and weekdays, blued steel hands, twin spring barrel movement with outside count wheel strike on coil...
Brass, Enamel, Steel
19th Century French Marble Clock
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A French marble clock topped with a jouster. Circa 1850.
Marble
Stunning Onyx Clock Garniture
By Medaille D'Argent
Located in Applyby Magna, Staffordshire
A stunning quality onyx clock with a pair of urns, all mounted with ormolu, clock mechanism stamped Paris, Medaille D'Argent, 1855. all in excellent condition, keeps perfect time. Co...
Onyx, Ormolu
Sèvres Biscuit Porcelain Clock
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Vancouver, BC
A biscuit porcelain clock by Sèvres, Paris, circa 1850, exhibiting an allegorical group of three young figures in classical drapery and a winged cupid with his quiver and a basket of...
Bronze, Enamel
Victorian Miniature Rosewood Bracket Clock
By Henry Cammann
Located in Norwich, Norfolk
Victorian miniature rosewood bracket clock with applied carving to the scroll pediment, bevelled glass to the side viewing apertures and standing on a raised, moulded plinth with blo...
Rosewood
19th Century Fusee Wall Clock
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
The clock is in good working order and has a 12 months guarantee, circa 1850.
Mahogany
19th Century Vienna Regulator by J.G.W. Meyer, circa 1850
By J.G.W. Meyer
Located in London, GB
A fine Viennese Dachluhr regulator in a figured mahogany case of rare small size. The glazed case of classic architectural style is veneered in well figured mahogany and line inl...
Mahogany
Paris Porcelain Clock
By Aubert & Klaftenberger
Located in Bronx, NY
This exceptional Paris Porcelain clock with it's original fitted matching plinth is a rare find. Circa mid 1800's, this elaborately designed mantle clock is detailed with hand applie...
Porcelain
Victorian Double Fusee Skeleton Clock by Greenhalgh, Manchester
By Greenhalgh
Located in Norwich, Norfolk
A fine Victorian striking skeleton clock. Scroll brass frame with heavy plates and six turned, tapered pillars uniting the movement, standing on raised brass feet and resting on a...
Brass
Vintage French Empire Clock
By Vincenti et Cie
Located in Bronx, NY
This vintage, circa 1855, French Empire mantle clock is designed with a core' bronze mythological subject mounted upon a footed white marble platform. The mounted bronze sculpture i...
Bronze, Enamel
Charming Small KPM Porcelain Pendulette, circa 1850
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A charming small mid-19th century KPM Porcelain pendulette, picturing charming gentleman standing on the rock, all mounted on the separate porcelain Rococo style basement. The time p...
Porcelain
Unavailable
H 22.75 in W 13 in D 5 in
Japy Freres-Schindler 19th Century Louis XV Bronze Rococo Cartel Clock, France
By Japy Frères
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A cartel clock is a variation of the traditional French mantel clock, with the same workings and pendulum , with a key to wind it weekly .
Unavailable
H 13.5 in W 9 in D 6 in
19th Century French Gilt Ormolu Bronze and Sevres Porcelain Mantle Clock
By Japy Frères
Located in Aberdare, GB
An original authentic antique 19th century French solid gilt ormolu bronze and hand-painted Sevres porcelain mantel clock Very impressive clock in a rare eastern theme Having domed...
Bronze
Mid-19th Century French Ormolu Mantel Clock
Located in Dublin, IE
French ormolu clock, circa 1860 This beautiful clock has an eight-day movement de Paris, striking hours and half hours on a bell. The perfect white enamel dial showing both roman ...
Unavailable
H 14.18 in W 7.88 in D 5.52 in
Superb Clock, Giltbronze and Blue Enamel by Beurdeley, Paris, France, circa 1850
By Charles Le Roy, Louis August Alfred Beurdeley 1
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rare Louis XVI style clock, Giltbronze and blue enamel, by Louis-Auguste-Alfred Beurdeley, signed inside the bronze mounts, movement signed by Ch Leroy, Paris France, circa 1850-1860...
Enamel, Bronze
Unavailable
H 53.94 in W 13.39 in D 5.91 in
Late Biedermeier Pendulum Clock by Ferdinand Zim, Vienna, 1853
Located in Vienna, AT
Signed and dated (handwritten label): 'Wien 24.7.1853 Ferdinand Zim[?] beim grünen Kegel', Vienna 1853 Length: 137 cm, duration: 31 days Nutwood veneered case with carved pillars a...
Nutwood
Unavailable
H 16 in W 14.4 in D 4 in
Quality Antique French Ormolu. Marble Lyre Clock Set Garniture by Vincenti & Cie
By Vincenti et Cie
Located in London, GB
This stunning French clock set from the 19th century boasts a beautiful combination of marble and bronze materials, with intricate designs in white statuary colour. The clock comes...
Marble, Bronze
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On 1stDibs, find a range of extraordinary antique and vintage clocks today.
The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
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The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
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The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.