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American Clock Company

Art Deco Streamline American Clock, c1942
Art Deco Streamline American Clock, c1942

Art Deco Streamline American Clock, c1942

$801

H 5.12 in W 6.7 in D 2.76 in

Art Deco Streamline American Clock, c1942

Located in Devon, England

. Made by the American clock company, Ingraham, named Nu Vu . The body of the clock is a dark brown metal

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Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

Seth Thomas, American Wall Clock, 19th Century
Seth Thomas, American Wall Clock, 19th Century

Seth Thomas, American Wall Clock, 19th Century

$1,762

H 33.08 in W 16.15 in D 5.12 in

Seth Thomas, American Wall Clock, 19th Century

By Seth Thomas Clock Company

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

Rosewood wall clock, decorated with a mirror and a bird painted with the technique of fixed under

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Antique 19th Century American American Classical Wall Clocks

Materials

Wood

Antique Clock Ansonia Oak Case w Eagle
Antique Clock Ansonia Oak Case w Eagle

Antique Clock Ansonia Oak Case w Eagle

$910

H 18 in W 11 in D 6 in

Antique Clock Ansonia Oak Case w Eagle

By Ansonia Clock Company

Located in Los Angeles, CA

. Movement is marked as well and date 1878 ! Clock has an American Brass Eagle on top. Dial is in great

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Early 20th Century American American Classical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Wood

Antique Rosewood New Haven Clock Co. Mantle Clock
Antique Rosewood New Haven Clock Co. Mantle Clock

Antique Rosewood New Haven Clock Co. Mantle Clock

By New Haven Clock Company

Located in Pasadena, TX

The case is done in Rosewood with white border to display a beautiful look, the glass has reverse painted design and geometrical design.

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20th Century American American Classical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Crystal Face and Pendulum Clock Made by Ansonia Clock of New York
Crystal Face and Pendulum Clock Made by Ansonia Clock of New York

Crystal Face and Pendulum Clock Made by Ansonia Clock of New York

By Ansonia Clock Company

Located in Manhasset, NY

Crystal face and pendulum clock made by Ansonia Clock of New York. Bronze case in all beveled glass

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Vintage 1960s American Classical Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

1940's American Paint Decorated Grandmother's/Pencil Clock
1940's American Paint Decorated Grandmother's/Pencil Clock

1940's American Paint Decorated Grandmother's/Pencil Clock

By Colonial Furniture Company

Located in Morristown, NJ

Manufacturing Company was a clock and furniture manufacturer in Zeeland, Michigan from 1906–1983. The company

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Vintage 1940s American American Colonial Grandfather Clocks and Longcase...

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century Spencer Hotchkiss & Company Salem Bridge Shelf Clock
19th Century Spencer Hotchkiss & Company Salem Bridge Shelf Clock

19th Century Spencer Hotchkiss & Company Salem Bridge Shelf Clock

Located in Hopewell, NJ

19th century beautiful Salem Bridge shelf clock having 8 day time and bell strike on the hour with

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Antique 19th Century American American Classical Table Clocks and Desk C...

Materials

Metal

Glass and Chrome Long Case Clock Attributed to Pace Furniture
Glass and Chrome Long Case Clock Attributed to Pace Furniture

Glass and Chrome Long Case Clock Attributed to Pace Furniture

By Pace Furniture Company

Located in Denton, TX

Stunning tower of glass with a by-pod base and mirrored clock dial, This runs on a battery movement

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Late 20th Century North American Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase ...

Materials

Chrome

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New Haven Clock Co. Mantle Clock
New Haven Clock Co. Mantle Clock

New Haven Clock Co. Mantle Clock

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H 16.38 in W 10.57 in D 4.25 in

New Haven Clock Co. Mantle Clock

By New Haven Clock Company

Located in Cookeville, TN

Mantle clock by New Haven Clock Co. Simple lines make this clock so easy to see. Starting on a

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20th Century American American Craftsman Mantel Clocks

Materials

Metal, Enamel

American Brilliant Cut Glass Clock
American Brilliant Cut Glass Clock

American Brilliant Cut Glass Clock

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H 8.25 in W 5.875 in D 3.5 in

American Brilliant Cut Glass Clock

By Ansonia Clock Company

Located in New Orleans, LA

A truly elegant example, this American Brilliant Period cut glass clock is adorned with an ornate

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20th Century American Mantel Clocks

Materials

Cut Glass

19th Century American Victorian Ansonia Mantel Clock
19th Century American Victorian Ansonia Mantel Clock

19th Century American Victorian Ansonia Mantel Clock

By Ansonia Clock Company

Located in Forney, TX

the United States by the Ansonia Clock Company, dated June 18, 1882, featuring white Royal Bon

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Antique Late 19th Century North American Rococo Mantel Clocks

Materials

Metal

American Mahogany Tall Case Clock (Seth Thomas)
American Mahogany Tall Case Clock (Seth Thomas)

American Mahogany Tall Case Clock (Seth Thomas)

By Seth Thomas Clock Company

Located in Charleston, SC

American Mahogany tall case clock with scrolled pediment, fluted finials and columns, with egg

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Antique 19th Century American Clocks

Antique 19th Century Early American Seth Thomas Tall Case Grandfather Clock
Antique 19th Century Early American Seth Thomas Tall Case Grandfather Clock

Antique 19th Century Early American Seth Thomas Tall Case Grandfather Clock

By Seth Thomas Clock Company

Located in Dayton, OH

A beautiful Seth Thomas long case clock, circa first half 19th century. Features an American poplar

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Antique Early 19th Century American Colonial Grandfather Clocks and Long...

Materials

Poplar

Chinoiserie themed enameled clock by the Chelsea Clock company
Chinoiserie themed enameled clock by the Chelsea Clock company

Chinoiserie themed enameled clock by the Chelsea Clock company

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A beautiful chinoiserie themed enameled clock by the prestigious American Clock manufacturer the

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Vintage 1960s American Clocks

Huge Original Art Nouveau circa 1889 Cold Painted Bronzed Clock by Seth Thomas
Huge Original Art Nouveau circa 1889 Cold Painted Bronzed Clock by Seth Thomas

Huge Original Art Nouveau circa 1889 Cold Painted Bronzed Clock by Seth Thomas

By Seth Thomas Clock Company

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

early 1800’s. Where other American clock companies came and went in a relatively short time period the

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Antique 1880s French Art Nouveau Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

American Faux Painted Rosewood Calendar Clock, Lovell Manf Co, PA, Circa 1830
American Faux Painted Rosewood Calendar Clock, Lovell Manf Co, PA, Circa 1830

American Faux Painted Rosewood Calendar Clock, Lovell Manf Co, PA, Circa 1830

By Lovell Manufacturing Company

Located in Charleston, SC

American faux painted rosewood calendar clock with circular molded edge surround, hinged glass

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Antique 1830s American American Empire Wall Clocks

Materials

Glass, Rosewood, Paper

Victorian Ansonia Company Antique 1800s Walnut Brass Mantel  Pendulum Clock
Victorian Ansonia Company Antique 1800s Walnut Brass Mantel  Pendulum Clock

Victorian Ansonia Company Antique 1800s Walnut Brass Mantel Pendulum Clock

Located in Portsmouth, VA

This exquisite antique mantel clock, crafted by the renowned Ansonia Clock Company in the 1800s, is

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Antique Early 19th Century North American Mantel Clocks

Materials

Walnut

Impressive American Standard Electric Time Co. Marble Clock with Wooden Frame
Impressive American Standard Electric Time Co. Marble Clock with Wooden Frame

Impressive American Standard Electric Time Co. Marble Clock with Wooden Frame

By Standard Electric Time Company 1

Located in San Francisco, CA

An impressive American Standard Electric Time Co. marble clock with ebonized wooden frame; the

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Early 20th Century American Wall Clocks

Industrial Time Clock
Industrial Time Clock

Industrial Time Clock

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H 47.5 in W 17 in D 8 in

Industrial Time Clock

Located in Culver City, CA

Industrial Time Clock from The American Rubber Company, in working order

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Early 20th Century Clocks

Materials

Metal

c.1910 Oak Grandmother Clock
c.1910 Oak Grandmother Clock

c.1910 Oak Grandmother Clock

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H 58 in W 11 in D 8 in

c.1910 Oak Grandmother Clock

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Oak grandmother clock made by Hamburg American Clock Co. a German company (1883-1929). The back

Category

Early 20th Century German Clocks

Materials

Oak

American Clock Company
American Clock Company

American Clock Company

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H 53 in W 19 in D 5.5 in

American Clock Company

By American Clock Company

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Large hanging clock double-sided. Aluminum body with glass concave covers. Beautiful condition

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Clocks

Materials

Aluminum

American Ansonia Shelf Clock in Ornate French Style Case
American Ansonia Shelf Clock in Ornate French Style Case

American Ansonia Shelf Clock in Ornate French Style Case

By Ansonia Clock Company

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This highly decorative clock has recently been serviced and cleaned and comes with the original key

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Antique Early 1900s American Mantel Clocks

Rare Antique 19th Century American Victorian Ansonia Cast Iron Mantel Clock 10"
Rare Antique 19th Century American Victorian Ansonia Cast Iron Mantel Clock 10"

Rare Antique 19th Century American Victorian Ansonia Cast Iron Mantel Clock 10"

By Ansonia Clock Company

Located in Dayton, OH

York, United States of America. The Ansonia Clock Company was founded in Ansonia, Connecticut, in 1851

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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Iron

Large American Art Deco Chrome and Black Illuminated Dial Wall Clock by Hammond
Large American Art Deco Chrome and Black Illuminated Dial Wall Clock by Hammond

Large American Art Deco Chrome and Black Illuminated Dial Wall Clock by Hammond

By Hammond Clock Company 1

Located in Buffalo, NY

This iconic and beautifully designed, large American Art Deco wall clock is by The Hammond

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal

Large American Art Deco Chrome and Black Illuminated Dial Wall Clock by Hammond
Large American Art Deco Chrome and Black Illuminated Dial Wall Clock by Hammond

Large American Art Deco Chrome and Black Illuminated Dial Wall Clock by Hammond

By Hammond Clock Company 1

Located in Buffalo, NY

This iconic and beautifully designed, large American Art Deco wall clock is by The Hammond

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal

Antique Seth Thomas Drink Coca Cola Bottles Round Oak Wall Clock Peekaboo 16"
Antique Seth Thomas Drink Coca Cola Bottles Round Oak Wall Clock Peekaboo 16"

Antique Seth Thomas Drink Coca Cola Bottles Round Oak Wall Clock Peekaboo 16"

By Seth Thomas Clock Company

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Seth Thomas round oak wall clock with “Drink Coca-Cola in Bottles” face. Circa 1900s

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Early 20th Century American Classical Wall Clocks

Materials

Oak

circa 1920 Seth Thomas 4 Bell Sonora Chime Burl Walnut Mantle Clock
circa 1920 Seth Thomas 4 Bell Sonora Chime Burl Walnut Mantle Clock

circa 1920 Seth Thomas 4 Bell Sonora Chime Burl Walnut Mantle Clock

By Seth Thomas Clock Company

Located in Danville, CA

circa 1920 Seth Thomas 4 Bell Sonora Chime burl walnut mantle clock Made around 1920 by American

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Early 20th Century American Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Rock Crystal Inkwell with Silver Plated American Waltham Watch Company Clock
Rock Crystal Inkwell with Silver Plated American Waltham Watch Company Clock

Rock Crystal Inkwell with Silver Plated American Waltham Watch Company Clock

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in Atlanta, GA

"A.W.W. Co. Waltham Mass", standing for the American Waltham Watch Company which produced watches, clocks

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20th Century American Inkwells

Materials

Rock Crystal, Silver Plate

Antique Industrial Clock from the International Time Recording Company 1920’s
Antique Industrial Clock from the International Time Recording Company 1920’s

Antique Industrial Clock from the International Time Recording Company 1920’s

By International Time Recording Co. Ltd., IBM

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful antique clock from 1925 by the International Time Recording Company. This piece

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Vintage 1920s North American Industrial Architectural Models

Materials

Wood

Stylish American Art Deco and Machine Age Chrome Mechanical Swivel Desk Clock
Stylish American Art Deco and Machine Age Chrome Mechanical Swivel Desk Clock

Stylish American Art Deco and Machine Age Chrome Mechanical Swivel Desk Clock

By New Haven Clock Company

Located in Port Hope, ON

This beautifully designed and stylish American Art Deco mechanical swivel desk clock comes from the

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Clocks

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Large American Art Deco Chrome and Black Illuminated Dial Wall Clock by Hammond
Large American Art Deco Chrome and Black Illuminated Dial Wall Clock by Hammond

Large American Art Deco Chrome and Black Illuminated Dial Wall Clock by Hammond

By Hammond Clock Company 1

Located in Port Hope, ON

This iconic and beautifully designed, large American Art Deco wall clock is by The Hammond

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wall Clocks

Materials

Chrome, Metal

American Art Deco Chrome & Bakelite "Airliner" Electric Clock & Lamp by Sessions
American Art Deco Chrome & Bakelite "Airliner" Electric Clock & Lamp by Sessions

American Art Deco Chrome & Bakelite "Airliner" Electric Clock & Lamp by Sessions

By Sessions

Located in Port Hope, ON

This clock is a true American Art Deco Classic, the "Airliner" electric clock/lamp, by the Sessions

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome

American Military Clock

American Military Clock

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Very interesting American Military clock by Warren Telechron Company. Henry Ellis Warren received

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Early 20th Century American Clocks

American Art Deco Chrome & Black Markel Desk Lamp & Sessions Clock Combination
American Art Deco Chrome & Black Markel Desk Lamp & Sessions Clock Combination

American Art Deco Chrome & Black Markel Desk Lamp & Sessions Clock Combination

By Markel Electric Products, Sessions

Located in Port Hope, ON

This very hard to find American Art Deco desk lamp and clock combination is by the Markel

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Chrome

American Hollywood Regency Etched Glass, Mirror and Brass Three-Piece Vanity Set
American Hollywood Regency Etched Glass, Mirror and Brass Three-Piece Vanity Set

American Hollywood Regency Etched Glass, Mirror and Brass Three-Piece Vanity Set

By Sessions

Located in Port Hope, ON

This elegant American Hollywood Regency three-piece vanity set is comprised of a large photo frame

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Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

American Art Deco Pagoda Floor Lamp with Integral Table and Clock.
American Art Deco Pagoda Floor Lamp with Integral Table and Clock.

American Art Deco Pagoda Floor Lamp with Integral Table and Clock.

By Miller Lamp Company, Leroy C. Doane

Located in Port Hope, ON

This beautiful and rare American Art Deco lamp was manufactured by the Miller Lamp Company and has

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

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Late 20th Century American Wall Clocks

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By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in Milford, NH

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Art Deco Bakelite Skyscraper Alarm Clock by Japy of France, circa 1930

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By Japy

Located in Devon, England

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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American Mahogany and Églomisé Banjo Clock, E. Howard, Boston # 5, Circa 1860

American Mahogany and Églomisé Banjo Clock, E. Howard, Boston # 5, Circa 1860

Located in Charleston, SC

American mahogany and églomisé banjo clock with original signed and numeral paper dial under glass, decorative painted and gilt throat panel, with a hinged painted and gilt door conc...

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Antique 1860s American American Empire Wall Clocks

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Brass

Antique Edwardian quality rosewood inlaid chiming 8 day mantle clock
Antique Edwardian quality rosewood inlaid chiming 8 day mantle clock

Antique Edwardian quality rosewood inlaid chiming 8 day mantle clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Antique Edwardian quality rosewood inlaid chiming 8 day mantle clock having a quality rosewood inlaid case, a single glazed door to the front of the case with a working lock to the s...

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Early 20th Century Edwardian Mantel Clocks

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Glass, Rosewood

New Haven Clock Co Banjo Clock With Reverse Painted Glass and Mahogany Case
New Haven Clock Co Banjo Clock With Reverse Painted Glass and Mahogany Case

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Located in San Francisco, CA

New Haven Clock Co Banjo Clock With Reverse Painted Glass and Mahogany Case 13"W x 4"D x 39.5"H

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Federal Giltwood Banjo Clock
Federal Giltwood Banjo Clock

Federal Giltwood Banjo Clock

$2,450

H 29.25 in W 10 in D 4 in

Federal Giltwood Banjo Clock

Located in Essex, MA

Typical form with white enamel dial and reverse painted waist and pendulum door. With key and pendulum.

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Antique 1820s American Federal Wall Clocks

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Brass

Cartier Art Deco Table Clock
Cartier Art Deco Table Clock

Cartier Art Deco Table Clock

$28,500

H 4.75 in W 4.25 in D 2.25 in

Cartier Art Deco Table Clock

By Cartier

Located in New Orleans, LA

This Art Deco period table clock by Cartier is an extremely rare find and in a class of its own. Crafted of black lacquer, no detail was spared by the famed firm in creating this hig...

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$653

H 5.12 in W 6.7 in D 2.76 in

Large French Art Deco Bakelite Clock, circa 1935

By Jaz

Located in Devon, England

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$2,350

H 12 in W 8.25 in D 7 in

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By Ansonia Clock Company

Located in Astoria, NY

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Art Deco Very Attractive Miniature 1930s French Bakelite Clock by Dep

Art Deco Very Attractive Miniature 1930s French Bakelite Clock by Dep

By DEP

Located in Devon, England

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Art Deco French 1930's Bakelite Clock by Blangy

Art Deco French 1930's Bakelite Clock by Blangy

$908

H 5.12 in W 5.91 in D 1.97 in

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Elmer O. Stennes Weymouth MA Eglomise Girandole Banjo Clock

Elmer O. Stennes Weymouth MA Eglomise Girandole Banjo Clock

By Elmer O. Stennes

Located in Milford, NH

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Large and Impressive 1930s Art Deco Red Bakelite Mantle Clock by JAZ

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American Clock Company For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic American clock company available at 1stDibs. Each American clock company for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, chrome and glass. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect American clock company — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An American clock company is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco, Neoclassical and Hollywood Regency styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made American clock company over the years, but those crafted by Ansonia Clock Company, New Haven Clock Company and Seth Thomas Clock Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is an American Clock Company?

Prices for an American clock company can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $475 and can go as high as $50,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,750.

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 American Clock Company
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024
    The history of the American Waltham Watch Company started in 1854, when Aaron Lufkin Dennison founded the company in Waltham, Massachusetts. There, it began to manufacture watches with interchangeable parts, a new approach to production that allowed the company to prepare watches much more quickly than its competitors. Still, the company experienced economic hardships during its early years, and Dennison was forced to sell his company to Royal E. Robbins in 1857. When the Civil War broke out in 1861, Robbins and his business partners, Henry Asher Robbins and Daniel F. Appleton, capitalized on the military's need for reliable watches by introducing an inexpensive $13 timepiece called the William Ellery. Following the war, the company became a supplier to major railways. After a period of sluggish sales as a result of the Panic of 1907, the American Waltham Watch Company revived the business by expanding its manufacturing into fuses and other essential materials for World War I. By the 1920s, the company was producing wristwatches and continued to do so despite changes in ownership during the 1950s and ’60s. By the 1970s, the company was no longer manufacturing watches but had licensed its name to other watchmakers, a practice that continues to this day. On 1stDibs, find a range of American Waltham Watch Company watches.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, the Seth Thomas Clock Company is no longer in business. When the Seth Thomas Clock Company was founded in 1813 it quickly became known for its offerings of longcase, mantel, wall and table-top clocks. There are still many secondhand options for Seth Thomas Clock Company clocks through verified retailers, including 1stDibs.