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Ebonized Wood Clock with Brass Inlays, 19th Century Italian Design
Ebonized Wood Clock with Brass Inlays, 19th Century Italian Design

Ebonized Wood Clock with Brass Inlays, 19th Century Italian Design

Located in Roma, IT

Good conditions, though some flaws are present. Fine and ancient clock realized in ebony wood with brass and turtle inlays realized in the first half of the 19th century.

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Antique 19th Century Italian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

Ancient Onyx and Antimony Clock, Late 19th Century
Ancient Onyx and Antimony Clock, Late 19th Century

Ancient Onyx and Antimony Clock, Late 19th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Onyx and Antimony Clock  is a decorative object realized in France in the end of the 19th century . Original object realized in enamel, onyx, antimony. Fair conditions: a broken an...

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

Ancient Onyx and Antimony Clock, France, Late 19th Century
Ancient Onyx and Antimony Clock, France, Late 19th Century

Ancient Onyx and Antimony Clock, France, Late 19th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Onyx and antimony clock is an original decorative object realized in France in the end of the 19th century. Original object realized in enamel, onyx, antimony. Fair condition...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Onyx

Empire Period Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
Empire Period Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Empire Period Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

This truly stunning French mantel clock was crafted during the Empire period, and reflects the Neoclassical interests of the Emperor Napoleon I, whose influence over the decorative a...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Empire Style Ormolu Clock Set Depicting the Oath of the Horatii
Empire Style Ormolu Clock Set Depicting the Oath of the Horatii

Empire Style Ormolu Clock Set Depicting the Oath of the Horatii

Located in London, GB

As they raise their right hands in a gesture of patriotic and familial piety, the clock’s decoration immortalises the Horatii as the embodiment of ancient Roman valour.

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Gilt bronze mantel clock in form of Roman ruin
Gilt bronze mantel clock in form of Roman ruin

Gilt bronze mantel clock in form of Roman ruin

Located in London, GB

This wonderful mantel clock is designed in the image of an ancient Roman ruin.

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze

Victorian Brass and Art Glass Table Clock, Late 19th Century UK
Victorian Brass and Art Glass Table Clock, Late 19th Century UK

Victorian Brass and Art Glass Table Clock, Late 19th Century UK

Located in Roma, IT

Ancient Victorian table clock, round clock face with Roman numerals and decorative hands, protected by a glass cover.

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Antique Late 19th Century British Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Wax Clock in Stainless Steel, Nickel Plated Steel & Wax Candle by Panorammma
Wax Clock in Stainless Steel, Nickel Plated Steel & Wax Candle by Panorammma

Wax Clock in Stainless Steel, Nickel Plated Steel & Wax Candle by Panorammma

Located in Geneve, CH

The candle supported by the metal structure is pierced by nails at different heights marking time intervals in a contemporary rendition of the ancient candle alarm clock. Deliberatel...

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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel, Other, Nickel

Monumental Signed Louis XVI Malachite and Ormolu Mantel Clock, Late 18th Century
Monumental Signed Louis XVI Malachite and Ormolu Mantel Clock, Late 18th Century

Monumental Signed Louis XVI Malachite and Ormolu Mantel Clock, Late 18th Century

Located in Kittery Point, ME

Following the example of Hubert Robert, they put the ancient ruins on their clocks. While the case is not visibly signed, all of this points to Osmond as its maker.

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Antique Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Malachite, Ormolu

Ancient Table Clock
Ancient Table Clock

Ancient Table Clock

Located in Tel Aviv, IL

Ancient Table Clock Beautifully designed clock from the 30's.

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Vintage 1930s Italian Centerpieces and Tazzas

Materials

Pearl, Silver

AW22 MOSCHINO Couture Jeremy Scott White Clock Sculpted Ancient Clutch Handbag
AW22 MOSCHINO Couture Jeremy Scott White Clock Sculpted Ancient Clutch Handbag

AW22 MOSCHINO Couture Jeremy Scott White Clock Sculpted Ancient Clutch Handbag

By Jeremy Scott, Moschino

Located in Los Angeles, CA

*Awesome Out Of Stock Item!* MOSCHINO COUTURE Clock Sculpted Ancient Clutch Handbag AW22 collection by Jeremy Scott MSRP $4,369.58+tax!

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2010s Italian Clutches

Wax Clock Altar Sculptural Wall Candle Holder
Wax Clock Altar Sculptural Wall Candle Holder

Wax Clock Altar Sculptural Wall Candle Holder

By Panorammma

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

The candle supported by the metal structure is pierced by nails at different heights marking time intervals in a contemporary rendition of the ancient candle alarm clock. Deliberatel...

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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel, Nickel

Wax Clock Wall Candle Holder - Stainless Steel, Post-Modern Design
Wax Clock Wall Candle Holder - Stainless Steel, Post-Modern Design

Wax Clock Wall Candle Holder - Stainless Steel, Post-Modern Design

By Panorammma

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

The candle supported by the metal structure is pierced by nails at different heights marking time intervals in a contemporary rendition of the ancient candle alarm clock. Deliberatel...

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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel, Nickel

Wall Candle Holder, Stainless Steel, Sculptural Post-Modern, Panorammma
Wall Candle Holder, Stainless Steel, Sculptural Post-Modern, Panorammma

Wall Candle Holder, Stainless Steel, Sculptural Post-Modern, Panorammma

By Panorammma

Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX

The candle supported by the metal structure is pierced by nails at different heights marking time intervals in a contemporary rendition of the ancient candle alarm clock. Deliberatel...

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2010s Mexican Post-Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel, Nickel

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18th Century Ancient Pendola Louis XVI French White Marble Gilded Bronze, 1800s
18th Century Ancient Pendola Louis XVI French White Marble Gilded Bronze, 1800s

18th Century Ancient Pendola Louis XVI French White Marble Gilded Bronze, 1800s

Located in Torino, Torino

Ancient Pendola Louis XVI (1700) Extremely rare and very refined Louis XVI clock, in white marble and gilded bronze with mercury, Enriched with decorations and sculptures in gild...

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble

Shagreen Obelisk Clock "Luxor" - Galucharme Collection - Design by Nino Basso
Shagreen Obelisk Clock "Luxor" - Galucharme Collection - Design by Nino Basso

Shagreen Obelisk Clock "Luxor" - Galucharme Collection - Design by Nino Basso

By Nino Basso, Design Center 1991

Located in Spilimbergo, IT

Inspired by the architecture of Ancient Egypt, this obelisk-shaped clock adds a refines and original accent to both modern and classic interiors.

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Early 2000s Italian Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Ebonized Wood Clock, 19th Century
Ebonized Wood Clock, 19th Century

Ebonized Wood Clock, 19th Century

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H 24.81 in W 10.63 in D 6.7 in

Ebonized Wood Clock, 19th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Good conditions: some flaws are present. Fine and ancient clock realized in ebony wood with brass and turtle inlays realized in the first half of the XIX Century.

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Antique 19th Century Italian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Wood

18th Century Pendulum in Golden Wood in the Representation Ancient Amphitheater
18th Century Pendulum in Golden Wood in the Representation Ancient Amphitheater

18th Century Pendulum in Golden Wood in the Representation Ancient Amphitheater

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

18th century pendulum in golden wood in the representation of an ancient amphitheater Measures: H 46cm, W 35cm, W 14cm.

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Wood

Antique French Large Three-Piece Gilt Bronze Clock Set by Henri Jondet
Antique French Large Three-Piece Gilt Bronze Clock Set by Henri Jondet

Antique French Large Three-Piece Gilt Bronze Clock Set by Henri Jondet

By Henri Michel Jondet

Located in London, GB

This monumental antique French clock set is composed of a central clock and a pair of flanking candelabra.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Rare Early 19th Century Empire Mantel Clock "Jason with the Golden Fleece"
Rare Early 19th Century Empire Mantel Clock "Jason with the Golden Fleece"

Rare Early 19th Century Empire Mantel Clock "Jason with the Golden Fleece"

By Pierre-Victor Ledure

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

The three-week going movement, striking half- and full hours. The clock, evoking ancient Virtue personified by the History of Jason and the Golden Fleece, depicts the Thessalian h...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Alabaster Clock
19th Century French Alabaster Clock

19th Century French Alabaster Clock

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H 11.8 in W 15.75 in D 6 in

19th Century French Alabaster Clock

Located in Atlanta, GA

The clock features a beautifully sculpted figure of a reclining woman, elegantly draped in classical robes, evoking the grace and serenity of ancient sculpture.

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Antique 19th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Alabaster

Amazing Swiss Black Forest Walnut Ancient Ruïn, Palm Trees Grandfather Clock
Amazing Swiss Black Forest Walnut Ancient Ruïn, Palm Trees Grandfather Clock

Amazing Swiss Black Forest Walnut Ancient Ruïn, Palm Trees Grandfather Clock

Located in Lisse, NL

This stunning and truly unique grandfather clock is shaped like the remains of an ancient, southern European fort or castle.

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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Grandfather Clocks and Long...

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Egyptian Revival Clock Set with Pair of Obelisks
Art Deco Egyptian Revival Clock Set with Pair of Obelisks

Art Deco Egyptian Revival Clock Set with Pair of Obelisks

Located in Hoddesdon, GB

A stylish Art Deco Egyptian Revival clock set featuring a central timepiece flanked by a pair of obelisks, this piece exudes the grandeur and mystique of the early 20th-century fasci...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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Unique Late 19th-Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock by François Linke
Unique Late 19th-Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock by François Linke

Unique Late 19th-Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock by François Linke

By François Linke

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Palatial and Unique Late 19th / Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock By François Linke François Linke The heavy and great quality bronze clock is topped by an urn with ram...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Wall Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Gilt Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Louis XVI Style Casket on Stand
Gilt Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Louis XVI Style Casket on Stand

Gilt Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Louis XVI Style Casket on Stand

Located in London, GB

Gilt bronze and Sèvres style porcelain Louis XVI style casket on stand This magnificent Louis XVI style ormolu casket is supported by a mirror-topped table stand, which sits on fo...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

Important Five Pieces Marble and Gilded Bronze Clock Set, France, Circa 1860
Important Five Pieces Marble and Gilded Bronze Clock Set, France, Circa 1860

Important Five Pieces Marble and Gilded Bronze Clock Set, France, Circa 1860

By Henri Picard

Located in PARIS, FR

Marked on the dial Furet & Bon, Hrs du Roy, à Paris Measures: Clock – Height 98 cm (38 1/2 in.), width 70 cm (27 1/2 in.), depth 25 cm (9 3/4 in.) Candelabra – Height 116 cm ...

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Antique 1860s French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Exceptional Very Large Ormolu and Silvered Bronze Jardinière by Christofle
Exceptional Very Large Ormolu and Silvered Bronze Jardinière by Christofle

Exceptional Very Large Ormolu and Silvered Bronze Jardinière by Christofle

By Christofle

Located in London, GB

Exceptional very large ormolu and silvered bronze jardinière by Christofle French, 19th Century Height 44cm, width 93cm, depth 59cm This superb jardinière centrepiece was crafted by...

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze, Ormolu

Massive 1880 Antique Ormolu Bronze Enameled Automaton Musical Bracket Clock
Massive 1880 Antique Ormolu Bronze Enameled Automaton Musical Bracket Clock

Massive 1880 Antique Ormolu Bronze Enameled Automaton Musical Bracket Clock

By Winterhalder and Hofmeier

Located in Danville, CA

Massive 1880 Antique Ormolu Bronze Enameled Automaton Musical Bracket Clock An important, exhibition quality ormolu bronze bracket clock of massive proportions, the case decorated...

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Antique Late 19th Century German Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Francois Linke Gilt Bronze Mounted Kingwood and Satine Regulateur De Parquet
Francois Linke Gilt Bronze Mounted Kingwood and Satine Regulateur De Parquet

Francois Linke Gilt Bronze Mounted Kingwood and Satine Regulateur De Parquet

$220,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 106 in W 24 in D 14.5 in

Francois Linke Gilt Bronze Mounted Kingwood and Satine Regulateur De Parquet

By François Linke

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Francois Linke gilt bonze mounted kingwood and satine regulator de Parquet circa 1900. Signed F. Linke. Measures: Height 106, width 24, depth 14 Â ½ inches. Literature: Francois...

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Antique Early 1900s Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

German Mother of Pearl Snuff Box
German Mother of Pearl Snuff Box

German Mother of Pearl Snuff Box

$68,500

H 1.75 in W 3.13 in D 1.88 in

German Mother of Pearl Snuff Box

Located in New Orleans, LA

Magnificent layers and inlays of multi-colored mother-of-pearl cover each side of this breathtaking German snuff box. Each incredibly detailed scene is framed by finely engraved yell...

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Antique 18th Century German Other Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold

Antique French Bronze and Ormolu Mantel Clock
Antique French Bronze and Ormolu Mantel Clock

Antique French Bronze and Ormolu Mantel Clock

$48,698

H 31.11 in W 19.3 in D 9.65 in

Antique French Bronze and Ormolu Mantel Clock

By Maison Deniere

Located in London, GB

This large mantel clock is an excellent piece of refined neoclassical design by the acclaimed Deniere et Fils firm. Deniere was one of the leading practitioners of luxury bronzeware ...

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Monumental Marble and Bronze Dore’ Clock Adorned with Psyche and Amor Figures
Monumental Marble and Bronze Dore’ Clock Adorned with Psyche and Amor Figures

Monumental Marble and Bronze Dore’ Clock Adorned with Psyche and Amor Figures

Located in Houston, TX

Amazing clock depicting the tale of Amor and Psyche which Is about the god of love in Greek mythology. Large bronze Dore figures adorn the pediment standing on a rectangular Marble b...

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Antique 1870s French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Antique Gothic Revival Porcelain Clock by Dagoty & Honoré
Antique Gothic Revival Porcelain Clock by Dagoty & Honoré

Antique Gothic Revival Porcelain Clock by Dagoty & Honoré

By Dagoty

Located in London, GB

Antique Gothic Revival porcelain clock by Dagoty & Honoré French, c. 1830 Measures: Height 51cm, width 25.5cm, depth 17cm This beautiful Gothic Revival style porcelain clock was...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Gothic Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

Porcelain

Impressive Royal Early 19th Century German Empire Mirror
Impressive Royal Early 19th Century German Empire Mirror

Impressive Royal Early 19th Century German Empire Mirror

$22,515

H 79.93 in W 44.49 in D 3.55 in

Impressive Royal Early 19th Century German Empire Mirror

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

A rare early 19th century German Empire giltwood trumeau mirror. The large rectangular plate surmounted by a scrolled pediment enriched with wines leaves and a central medallion encl...

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Antique Early 19th Century German Empire Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mi...

Materials

Giltwood

An Extremely Fine Ormolu Portico Mystery Clock
An Extremely Fine Ormolu Portico Mystery Clock

An Extremely Fine Ormolu Portico Mystery Clock

$22,609

H 21.26 in W 11.42 in D 4.73 in

An Extremely Fine Ormolu Portico Mystery Clock

By Breguet a Paris

Located in Amersham, GB

This extremely rare swinging portico clock by Béchot Paris, in an ormolu case of exquisite quality, finely cast and gilded with its original burnished and chased finish, this clock i...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Baroque Style Bronze and Ormolu Cherub Mantel Clock
Baroque Style Bronze and Ormolu Cherub Mantel Clock

Baroque Style Bronze and Ormolu Cherub Mantel Clock

$16,702

H 27.17 in W 13.78 in D 10.44 in

Baroque Style Bronze and Ormolu Cherub Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Baroque style bronze and ormolu cherub mantel clock French, late 19th century Measures: Height 69cm, width 35cm, depth 26.5cm This dramatic and expressive mantel clock is a fine...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Baroque Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

19th Century French Boulle Mantel Clock
19th Century French Boulle Mantel Clock

19th Century French Boulle Mantel Clock

$20,877

H 44.89 in W 22.45 in D 8.27 in

19th Century French Boulle Mantel Clock

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality 19th century French Boulle inlaid mantel clock having wonderful classical brass inlay to the tortoiseshell ground, a gilded ormolu finial of Boudica above the eig...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Napoleon III Period Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Clock Set by Picard
Napoleon III Period Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Clock Set by Picard

Napoleon III Period Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Clock Set by Picard

By Henri Picard

Located in London, GB

This magnificent clock set is the work of celebrated French maker Henri Picard, who collaborated on this fine piece together with the famous firm of clockmakers, Raingo Freres. Both ...

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Ormolu and Marble Clock
French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Ormolu and Marble Clock

French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Ormolu and Marble Clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A charming and high quality French 18th century Louis XVI period ormolu, Gris St. Anne and white Carrara marble clock, signed 'Mailland, a Paris'. The clock is raised by six mottled ...

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

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At 1stDibs, there are several options of ancient clocks available for sale. The range of distinct ancient clocks — often made from metal, bronze and stone — can elevate any home. Find 82 antique and vintage ancient clocks at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 14 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Ancient clocks have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Ancient clocks made by Empire designers — as well as those associated with neoclassical — are very popular at 1stDibs. Ancient clocks have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Alessandro Zambelli, Chan Chiao Chun and Marcel Wanders are consistently popular.

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Ancient clocks can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $7,791, while the lowest priced sells for $249 and the highest can go for as much as $692,711.