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

Ebonized Wood Clock, 19th Century

$941

H 24.81 in W 10.63 in D 6.7 in

Ebonized Wood Clock, 19th Century

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 Victorian Table Clock, Late 19th Century
Ancient Victorian Table Clock, Late 19th Century

Ancient Victorian Table Clock, Late 19th Century

$1,412

H 14.18 in W 4.34 in D 8.67 in

Ancient Victorian Table Clock, Late 19th Century

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

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

Ancient Onyx and Antimony Clock, Late 19th Century

$941

H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 16.54 in

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

$27,527

H 25.99 in W 16.74 in D 5.12 in

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

$32,679 / set

H 24.41 in W 21.86 in D 8.08 in

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

$12,935

H 21.66 in W 9.45 in D 5.52 in

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

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

$3,812 / set

H 18.9 in W 16.54 in D 5.91 in

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

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

$11,000

H 6.7 in W 4.73 in

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

$5,000

H 52.76 in W 23.63 in D 2.37 in

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

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

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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 Design Center 1991, Nino Basso

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

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Large Antique Arts & Crafts Nutwood with Inlay Table or Mantel Clock, ca 1900.
Large Antique Arts & Crafts Nutwood with Inlay Table or Mantel Clock, ca 1900.

Large Antique Arts & Crafts Nutwood with Inlay Table or Mantel Clock, ca 1900.

Located in Lisse, NL

A rare and beautifully handcrafted Junghans mantel clock from the Arts & Crafts era, combining timeless design with exceptional craftsmanship. If you are looking for a truly excepti...

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Antique Late 19th Century European Arts and Crafts Table Clocks and Desk...

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Art Nouveau Table Clock by Christian Ferdinand Morawe, Gustav Becker Clockwork
Art Nouveau Table Clock by Christian Ferdinand Morawe, Gustav Becker Clockwork

Art Nouveau Table Clock by Christian Ferdinand Morawe, Gustav Becker Clockwork

Located in Berlin, DE

Art Nouveau table clock, Gustav Becker clockwork, designed by Christian Ferdinand Morawe This exquisite table clock comes from the Art Nouveau era and is characterized by its artis...

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Antique 19th Century Art Nouveau Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

English Gothic Fusee Clock
English Gothic Fusee Clock

English Gothic Fusee Clock

$5,000

H 43 in W 31 in D 11 in

English Gothic Fusee Clock

Located in Greenwich, CT

Very fine English early to mid-19th century Gothic clock of important scale having carved and gilt pediment and polychrome decorated case with trefoil tracery decoration, the movemen...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Gothic Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

Oak

Antique English 19th Century 8 Day Fusee Skeleton Cathedral Glass Dome Clock
Antique English 19th Century 8 Day Fusee Skeleton Cathedral Glass Dome Clock

Antique English 19th Century 8 Day Fusee Skeleton Cathedral Glass Dome Clock

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique mid 19th century 8 day skeleton clock. Centrally mounted on wood base featuring exposed Fusee movement and protected from dust by a glass dome.  

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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Red Chinoiserie Table Clock, French
Red Chinoiserie Table Clock, French

Red Chinoiserie Table Clock, French

$1,600

H 8.25 in W 5 in D 3.5 in

Red Chinoiserie Table Clock, French

Located in Bradenton, FL

19th Century Red French Chinoiserie Table Clock. Clock has a brass movement stamped "France," and is painted with gilt pagodas, and flowers, and birds, all on a dark red background. ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Wood

Art Deco clock in wrought iron by FAG
Art Deco clock in wrought iron by FAG

Art Deco clock in wrought iron by FAG

$1,765

H 11.42 in W 15.75 in D 5.52 in

Art Deco clock in wrought iron by FAG

By Marcel Vasseur

Located in NANTES, FR

Art deco clock circa 1920 in wrought iron with floral decoration of very beautiful manufacture. Stamped Fag for Ferronnerie D'art des Galleries (Galeries Laffayette) directed by Marc...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Wrought Iron

« The Musician » Japanese style Clock attr. to L'Escalier de Cristal, FR, c.1890
« The Musician » Japanese style Clock attr. to L'Escalier de Cristal, FR, c.1890

« The Musician » Japanese style Clock attr. to L'Escalier de Cristal, FR, c.1890

By L'Escalier de Cristal

Located in PARIS, FR

Amusing bronze with double patina and porcelain clock in the shape of a covered jar. This clock, with a dial with Arabic numerals decorated in its center with a seated lute player, i...

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Antique 1890s French Japonisme Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clock in Gilt Metal & Marble
19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clock in Gilt Metal & Marble

19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clock in Gilt Metal & Marble

Located in Astoria, NY

French Gilt Metal Mounted Rouge Griotte Marble and Black Slate Mercury Compensated Mantel Clock, late 19th century, the circular brass dial with open escapement, the movement strike ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Griotte Marble, Slate, Metal, Brass

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Ancient Clocks For Sale on 1stDibs

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.

How Much are Ancient Clocks?

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.