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18th Century Rococo Console Clock
18th Century Rococo Console Clock

18th Century Rococo Console Clock

Located in Ljungby, SE

A Rococo console clock with the movement crafted by Eric Lindgren Jr. (active 1754–1786, appointed

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Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass, Iron

Rare 18th Century English Clock
Rare 18th Century English Clock

Rare 18th Century English Clock

Located in Madrid, ES

Rare 18th century English clock Marquetry Weight: 9.20 kg England Sizes: H 62cm L 31cm

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Antique 18th Century English British Colonial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Late 18th Century English Chinoiserie Tavern Clock
Late 18th Century English Chinoiserie Tavern Clock

Late 18th Century English Chinoiserie Tavern Clock

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Beautiful late 18th Century English Chinoiserie wall or tavern clock. The Chinoiserie decoration on

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Antique Late 18th Century English Chinoiserie Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

Wall Clock 18th Century Boulle
Wall Clock 18th Century Boulle

Wall Clock 18th Century Boulle

$18,759Sale Price|22% Off

Wall Clock 18th Century Boulle

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Warsaw, PL

clock dates back to the 19th century, a period when the Boulle style was at its peak. It was crafted in

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Wall Clocks

Materials

Bronze

18th Century English Chinoiserie Clock
18th Century English Chinoiserie Clock

18th Century English Chinoiserie Clock

Located in Charlottesville, VA

An 18th century English longcase clock with chinoiserie decoration on a black lacquer ground

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Antique 18th Century English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass

18th Century, Italian Wood Ringtone and Alarm Table Clock with Gilt Bronze
18th Century, Italian Wood Ringtone and Alarm Table Clock with Gilt Bronze

18th Century, Italian Wood Ringtone and Alarm Table Clock with Gilt Bronze

Located in IT

18th century, Italian Louis XV wood ringtone and alarm table clock with gilt bronze This table

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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Early 18th Century Francis Gregg English Bracket Clock
Early 18th Century Francis Gregg English Bracket Clock

Early 18th Century Francis Gregg English Bracket Clock

Located in Southall, GB

Francis Gregg, London. A fine table clock. The break arch brass dial with silvered chapter ring

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Antique Early 18th Century English Mantel Clocks

Materials

Wood

Unique Antique English Grandfather Clock, Mahogany, 18th Century
Unique Antique English Grandfather Clock, Mahogany, 18th Century

Unique Antique English Grandfather Clock, Mahogany, 18th Century

Located in Berlin, DE

Unique antique English grandfather clock, mahogany, 18th century. English floor clock, 18th

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Antique 18th Century English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

18th Century French Boulle Gilt Bronze Wall Console Clock, Signed "Gribelin"
18th Century French Boulle Gilt Bronze Wall Console Clock, Signed "Gribelin"

18th Century French Boulle Gilt Bronze Wall Console Clock, Signed "Gribelin"

Located in Berlin, DE

Early 18th century French Boulle gilt bronze wall console cartel clock, signed "Gribelin

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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XV Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Other

Historic antique English grandfather clock, mahogany, 18th century.
Historic antique English grandfather clock, mahogany, 18th century.

Historic antique English grandfather clock, mahogany, 18th century.

Located in Berlin, DE

Historic antique English grandfather clock, mahogany, 18th century. English grandfather clock

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Antique 18th Century English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass

18th Century Bell Top Bracket Clock by James Evans
18th Century Bell Top Bracket Clock by James Evans

18th Century Bell Top Bracket Clock by James Evans

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

An elegant 18th century 8 day verge bracket clock in ebonised case by James Evans London. The

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Antique Late 18th Century English Mantel Clocks

Materials

Wood

Unique Antique English Grandfather Clock, Mahogany, 18th Century
Unique Antique English Grandfather Clock, Mahogany, 18th Century

Unique Antique English Grandfather Clock, Mahogany, 18th Century

Located in Berlin, DE

Unique antique English grandfather clock, mahogany, 18th century. English floor clock, 18th

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Antique 18th Century English Victorian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase C...

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Masterful antique English grandfather clock, mahogany, 18th century
Masterful antique English grandfather clock, mahogany, 18th century

Masterful antique English grandfather clock, mahogany, 18th century

Located in Berlin, DE

Masterful antique English grandfather clock, mahogany, 18th century. English grandfather clock

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Antique 18th Century English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Iron, Brass, Metal

18th C. Swedish Wood Clock with Linear Profile and Triangular Crest
18th C. Swedish Wood Clock with Linear Profile and Triangular Crest

18th C. Swedish Wood Clock with Linear Profile and Triangular Crest

Located in Atlanta, GA

An 18th century Swedish clock. This Swedish wooden clock with linear profile a square head topped

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Antique 18th Century Swedish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Wood

18th Century Swedish Case Clock
18th Century Swedish Case Clock

18th Century Swedish Case Clock

Located in Huntington, NY

A unique Swedish case clock repainted in cream color. Clock is sold as a decorative piece, no

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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Metal, Brass

18th Century Viennese Dark Green Painted and Giltwood Mantle Clock
18th Century Viennese Dark Green Painted and Giltwood Mantle Clock

18th Century Viennese Dark Green Painted and Giltwood Mantle Clock

Located in Berlin, DE

18th century Viennese dark green painted and giltwood pendule of unusual size in the form of a

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Antique 1790s Austrian Empire Clocks

Materials

Giltwood, Wood

18th Century Antique Ebonized Bracket Clock by William Allam of London
18th Century Antique Ebonized Bracket Clock by William Allam of London

18th Century Antique Ebonized Bracket Clock by William Allam of London

By William Allam

Located in Devon, GB

A fine 18th century George III period ebonized striking bracket clock of rarer, smaller size. The

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Antique Late 18th Century British George III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Wood

18th century Rococo Tall Case Musical Clock
18th century Rococo Tall Case Musical Clock

18th century Rococo Tall Case Musical Clock

Located in Allerum, SE

Exceptional and unusually large 18th century Rococo tall case musical clock with 15 bells and

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Antique 18th Century Danish Rococo Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass

MID-18th CENTURY VENETIAN LACQUER TOWER CLOCK
MID-18th CENTURY VENETIAN LACQUER TOWER CLOCK

MID-18th CENTURY VENETIAN LACQUER TOWER CLOCK

Located in Firenze, FI

18th-century Venice. They depict figures playing music between houses or sitting within a landscape

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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Iron

Standing Clock Regulator Styl England 18th Century
Standing Clock Regulator Styl England 18th Century

Standing Clock Regulator Styl England 18th Century

Located in Warsaw, PL

during the 18th century. Designed for accuracy and often used in workshops, observatories, and other

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Antique 18th Century French Other Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Wood

18th Century George II Red Chinoiserie Clock
18th Century George II Red Chinoiserie Clock

18th Century George II Red Chinoiserie Clock

Located in Charlottesville, VA

This is a handsome clock with chinoiserie decoration. It is non working.

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Antique 18th Century British Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

18th Century French Louis XV Cartel Clock, Vernis Etienne Simon Martin
18th Century French Louis XV Cartel Clock, Vernis Etienne Simon Martin

18th Century French Louis XV Cartel Clock, Vernis Etienne Simon Martin

Located in Dallas, TX

This sumptuous red and gold clock was made during the Louis XV period of 18th century France, circa

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Important 18th Century French Horn and Gilt Bronze Bracket Clock Signed Marchand
Important 18th Century French Horn and Gilt Bronze Bracket Clock Signed Marchand

Important 18th Century French Horn and Gilt Bronze Bracket Clock Signed Marchand

By Nicolas Jean Marchand

Located in Rome, IT

quarter of 18th century, the dial inscribed 'Causard Her du Roy a la Cour,' the case stamped 'Marchand

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Wall Clocks

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Mahogany Longcase Clock by John Wood of Grantham
18th Century Mahogany Longcase Clock by John Wood of Grantham

18th Century Mahogany Longcase Clock by John Wood of Grantham

Located in Martlesham, GB

18th century mahogany longcase clock by John Wood of Grantham (known to be working from 1753-1797

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Antique 1770s English Georgian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

LATE 18th CENTURY GILT BRONZE CLOCK WITH ADONIS
LATE 18th CENTURY GILT BRONZE CLOCK WITH ADONIS

LATE 18th CENTURY GILT BRONZE CLOCK WITH ADONIS

Located in Firenze, FI

manufacture from the Neoclassical period, around the end of the 18th century. Dimensions: H x W x D 44 x 45 x

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Antique Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French 18th Century Coromandel and Ormolu Grandfather Clock
French 18th Century Coromandel and Ormolu Grandfather Clock

French 18th Century Coromandel and Ormolu Grandfather Clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A magnificent large scale French 18th century Coromandel and ormolu Grandfather Clock, by André

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Antique 18th Century French Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Rococo Mora Clock in Original Green Paint
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Rococo Mora Clock in Original Green Paint

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Rococo Mora Clock in Original Green Paint

Located in San Angelo, TX

Here is a beautiful 18th Century Swedish Rococo style wooden longcase Mora clock with its original

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Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Enamel

Magnificent 18th Century Striking Dutch Amsterdam Longcase Clock
Magnificent 18th Century Striking Dutch Amsterdam Longcase Clock

Magnificent 18th Century Striking Dutch Amsterdam Longcase Clock

Located in Warsaw, PL

in the 18th century. The time is indicated by a pair of blued steel hands on the silvered chapter

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Antique 18th Century French Other Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Wood

18th Century Antique Mahogany and Brass Bracket Clock by John Turner of London
18th Century Antique Mahogany and Brass Bracket Clock by John Turner of London

18th Century Antique Mahogany and Brass Bracket Clock by John Turner of London

By John Turner, London

Located in Devon, GB

A George III period antique brass-mounted mahogany bracket clock by the London maker John Turner

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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

English George III 18th Century Japanned Tall Case Clock with Chinoiserie Décor
English George III 18th Century Japanned Tall Case Clock with Chinoiserie Décor

English George III 18th Century Japanned Tall Case Clock with Chinoiserie Décor

Located in Atlanta, GA

case clock from the 18th century will make for a great focal point in any home, placed in a living room

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Antique 18th Century English Chinoiserie Grandfather Clocks and Longcase...

Materials

Brass

Pair of 18th century Italian Clock and Barometer
Pair of 18th century Italian Clock and Barometer

Pair of 18th century Italian Clock and Barometer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of 18th century Italian carved wood fragments with clock and barometer.

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Antique 18th Century Irish Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Giltwood

Wonderful English 18th-19th Century Red Chinoiserie Grandfather Clock
Wonderful English 18th-19th Century Red Chinoiserie Grandfather Clock

Wonderful English 18th-19th Century Red Chinoiserie Grandfather Clock

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

English late 18th-early 19th century red chinoiserie grandfathers clock. Brass dial inscribed Jan

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Antique Late 18th Century English Chinoiserie Grandfather Clocks and Lon...

Materials

Metal

18th Century French Standing Clock Housing w/ Original Ochre Paints
18th Century French Standing Clock Housing w/ Original Ochre Paints

18th Century French Standing Clock Housing w/ Original Ochre Paints

Located in Marbella, ES

18th century French standing clock housing with original ochre paints.    

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Antique 18th Century French Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Wood

18th Century Antique Ebonized Bracket Clock by William Kipling of London
18th Century Antique Ebonized Bracket Clock by William Kipling of London

18th Century Antique Ebonized Bracket Clock by William Kipling of London

By William Kipling

Located in Devon, GB

A good early 18th century bracket timepiece with quarter – repeat by this well-known London

Category

Antique 18th Century English George II Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Wood

18th C. Swedish Mora Floor Clock with Unique Square-Shaped Head
18th C. Swedish Mora Floor Clock with Unique Square-Shaped Head

18th C. Swedish Mora Floor Clock with Unique Square-Shaped Head

Located in Atlanta, GA

This 18th century Swedish clock, which is sometimes referred to as a Mora Clock, is somewhat

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Antique 18th Century Swedish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Wood

English 18th Century Chinoiserie James Hewitt of Sunderland Tall Case Clock
English 18th Century Chinoiserie James Hewitt of Sunderland Tall Case Clock

English 18th Century Chinoiserie James Hewitt of Sunderland Tall Case Clock

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English George III period tall case clock from the mid 18th century, with chinoiserie décor and

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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Grandfather Clocks and Long...

Materials

Wood

Swedish Painted Tall Case Column Clock from the Late 18th Century
Swedish Painted Tall Case Column Clock from the Late 18th Century

Swedish Painted Tall Case Column Clock from the Late 18th Century

Located in Washington, DC

A Swedish painted tall case column clock from the late 18th century. There are two decorative

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Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Longc...

Materials

Metal

Scandinavian 18th Century Folk Art Carved Watch Holder
Scandinavian 18th Century Folk Art Carved Watch Holder

Scandinavian 18th Century Folk Art Carved Watch Holder

Located in Copenhagen, K

Very beautiful and original painted Folk Art watch holder, made for the pocket watch when you were not wearing it.

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Antique Late 18th Century Danish Folk Art Clocks

Materials

Wood

18th Century English Longcase Clock with Brass Face Plate by John Parsons
18th Century English Longcase Clock with Brass Face Plate by John Parsons

18th Century English Longcase Clock with Brass Face Plate by John Parsons

Located in Dallas, TX

Discover the charm of a 18th century English Longcase Clock, featuring a brass face plate crafted

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Antique 18th Century English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Wood

Mantel Clock 18th Century Louis Xv Period by Estienne Menu À, Paris
Mantel Clock 18th Century Louis Xv Period by Estienne Menu À, Paris

Mantel Clock 18th Century Louis Xv Period by Estienne Menu À, Paris

Located in Warsaw, PL

This stunning antique bracket clock is a fine example of luxurious 18th-century European design

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Gustavian white painted Longcase Clock Mathias Kullberg Stockholm 18th century
Gustavian white painted Longcase Clock Mathias Kullberg Stockholm 18th century

Gustavian white painted Longcase Clock Mathias Kullberg Stockholm 18th century

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

Very decorative Swedish longcase clock from the Gustavian period painted in a cream white with

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Antique 1770s Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Wood

Wall Clock signed Jacob Kock
Wall Clock signed Jacob Kock

Wall Clock signed Jacob Kock

Located in Ljungby, SE

A beautifully carved wall clock from the transitional period between Rococo and Gustavian styles

Category

Antique 18th Century Swedish Wall Clocks

Materials

Enamel

Antique French Louis XV Boulle Marquetry Ormolu Wall Clock Barometer
Antique French Louis XV Boulle Marquetry Ormolu Wall Clock Barometer

Antique French Louis XV Boulle Marquetry Ormolu Wall Clock Barometer

Located in London, GB

Antique French Louis XV Boulle Marquetry Ormolu Wall Clock Barometer French, Mid-18th Century

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Louis XVI Cartel Clock
Louis XVI Cartel Clock

Louis XVI Cartel Clock

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Exceptional Louis XVI carved and giltwood finished Cartel clock, surmounted with a double handled

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Wall Clocks

Materials

Wood

Italian Red Grain Painted and Gilt Decorated Tall Case Clock, c1790
Italian Red Grain Painted and Gilt Decorated Tall Case Clock, c1790

Italian Red Grain Painted and Gilt Decorated Tall Case Clock, c1790

Located in valatie, NY

early 18th century English with a calendar movement and are signed "Tanpium." The case has a beautiful

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Clocks

Materials

Metal

Neoclassic Parisian Pendulum Clock in Bronze and Ebonized Wood
Neoclassic Parisian Pendulum Clock in Bronze and Ebonized Wood

Neoclassic Parisian Pendulum Clock in Bronze and Ebonized Wood

Located in Firenze, FI

Beautiful Parisian table clock in the shape of a lyre in ebonized wood with gilt bronze

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

JP Kroese, Dutch Baroque, Marquetry, Moon Face Dial, Grandfather Clock, 18th C
JP Kroese, Dutch Baroque, Marquetry, Moon Face Dial, Grandfather Clock, 18th C

JP Kroese, Dutch Baroque, Marquetry, Moon Face Dial, Grandfather Clock, 18th C

By J. P. Kroese 1

Located in Manhasset, NY

JP Kroese, Dutch Baroque, Marquetry, Moon Face Dial, Grandfather Clock, 18th C A stunning totally

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Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Baroque Grandfather Clocks and Longcase C...

Materials

Brass

Mora Clock
Mora Clock

Mora Clock

Located in Crowthorne, Surrey

Swedish Mora clock dated 1870 with hand painted Swedish floral details. Inscription inside the

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Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase C...

Materials

Wood

Mora Clock
Mora Clock

Mora Clock

Located in Crowthorne, Surrey

Swedish Mora clock from the 1800's with dial signed by E. Bergquist and inside the clock the date

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Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase C...

Materials

Wood

Mora Clock
Mora Clock

Mora Clock

Located in Crowthorne, Surrey

Swedish Mora clock with hand painted decorative floral details and clockmakers initials BEOS

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Antique Early 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Long...

Materials

Wood

Swedish Gustavian Grey Painted Tall Case Clock
Swedish Gustavian Grey Painted Tall Case Clock

Swedish Gustavian Grey Painted Tall Case Clock

Located in Bradenton, FL

Incredibly rare Swedish Gustavian Neoclassical grey painted pine tall case clock, late 18th or

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Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase C...

Materials

Wood

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18th Century Wood Clocks For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of 18th century wood clocks for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique 18th century wood clocks was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and glass. 18th century wood clocks have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 19th Century. 18th century wood clocks are generally popular furniture pieces, but Georgian, Louis XV and Louis XVI styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many 18th century wood clocks are appealing in their simplicity, but Causard, Edward Appleford and Edward Shepley produced popular 18th century wood clocks that are worth a look.

How Much are 18th Century Wood Clocks?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $7,972, while they’re typically $850 on the low end and $69,000 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.

Questions About 18th Century Wood Clocks
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 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.
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    In 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.
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    To 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.
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    One 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.
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    The 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.
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    At 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.