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Antique Empire Gold Gilt Patinated Bronze Ormolu Mantel Clock
Antique Empire Gold Gilt Patinated Bronze Ormolu Mantel Clock

Antique Empire Gold Gilt Patinated Bronze Ormolu Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Her head is turned toward him, her expression soft and guiding, adding a tender, storytelling element to the composition. The clock is anchored by a distinctive half-moon (demi-lune...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

A Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Cartel Clock, by Beurdeley
A Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Cartel Clock, by Beurdeley

A Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Cartel Clock, by Beurdeley

By Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

The suspension is a normal bimetallic spring with an adjustable brass pendulum driving an anchor escapement. The clock movement and pendulum stamped with the number '4422'.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Wall Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Exceptional Art Deco Mantel Clock with Alpine Skiers, Onyx & Marble, circa 1930
Exceptional Art Deco Mantel Clock with Alpine Skiers, Onyx & Marble, circa 1930

Exceptional Art Deco Mantel Clock with Alpine Skiers, Onyx & Marble, circa 1930

Located in Lisse, NL

The skiers, finely cast with expressive posture and athletic tension, act as both sculptural elements and narrative anchors, transforming the clock into a true objet d’art rather tha...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Metal, Brass

Regulator Clock by Jean-Aimé Jacob and Adam Weisweiler
Regulator Clock by Jean-Aimé Jacob and Adam Weisweiler

Regulator Clock by Jean-Aimé Jacob and Adam Weisweiler

Located in New Orleans, LA

Its ingenious construction eliminates the recoil, and therefore the inaccuracy, of the more common anchor escapement. While most regulator clocks were created purely for function ra...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Cl...

Materials

Ebony, Mahogany

Basilica of Santa Croce in Gerusalemme, Rome – Benoist 1869 Lithograph
Basilica of Santa Croce in Gerusalemme, Rome – Benoist 1869 Lithograph

Basilica of Santa Croce in Gerusalemme, Rome – Benoist 1869 Lithograph

Located in Langweer, NL

The church rises prominently at the center, crowned with sculptural ornamentation and a clock tower that anchors the skyline. To the left, remnants of ancient ruins evoke the layered...

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Antique 1860s French Prints

Materials

Paper

1960's Ulysse Nardin Vintage Mens Automatic Full Size Watch - Stainless Steel
1960's Ulysse Nardin Vintage Mens Automatic Full Size Watch - Stainless Steel

1960's Ulysse Nardin Vintage Mens Automatic Full Size Watch - Stainless Steel

By Ulysse Nardin

Located in Suwanee, GA

Applied baton markers and sharp, faceted hands float above the surface with crisp definition, while the anchor logo at 12 o’clock serves as a subtle nod to the brand’s maritime roots.

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Louis Audemars Open Face Pocket Watch - Yellow Gold 18k Mechanical
Louis Audemars Open Face Pocket Watch - Yellow Gold 18k Mechanical

Louis Audemars Open Face Pocket Watch - Yellow Gold 18k Mechanical

Located in Greensboro, NC

Brand: Louis Audemars Movement: Mechanical Date: 1880 - 1881 Dial Color: White Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Style: Open Face Features: Roman numerals marking the hours Sub dial...

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Antique 1880s Pocket Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Austrian Enameled Wall Clock Anchor Bread 1920
Austrian Enameled Wall Clock Anchor Bread 1920

Austrian Enameled Wall Clock Anchor Bread 1920

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H 13 in W 13 in D 2.76 in

Austrian Enameled Wall Clock Anchor Bread 1920

Located in Vienna, AT

Enameled advertising clock from Austria, 1920s/1930s, function not tested.

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Vintage 1920s Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal

17th Century Rare Turret Clock
17th Century Rare Turret Clock

17th Century Rare Turret Clock

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H 48.82 in W 69.3 in D 31.5 in

17th Century Rare Turret Clock

Located in Wels, AT

A 17th century iron turret or tower clock with anchor pendulum.

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Antique 17th Century European Baroque Clocks

Materials

Iron

19th Century Louis Philippe French Mantel Clock, 1830s
19th Century Louis Philippe French Mantel Clock, 1830s

19th Century Louis Philippe French Mantel Clock, 1830s

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H 18.9 in W 14.18 in D 4.73 in

19th Century Louis Philippe French Mantel Clock, 1830s

By C. Detouche

Located in Roma, RM

He ran his father’s business until 1830 when he moved to 158-160 rue St. Martin. Clock mechanism to anchor, untested function. Present pendulum and key.

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Antique 1830s French Louis Philippe Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Victorian Anchor Barometer by Gray & Keen
Victorian Anchor Barometer by Gray & Keen

Victorian Anchor Barometer by Gray & Keen

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

The 10 1/2-inch silvered dial of this walnut barometer is set within the arms of an anchor and coil of knotted rope which passes through a ring handle, the trunk inset with a thermom...

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Antique 19th Century British More Clocks

Materials

Walnut

Four Pillar Portico Clock
Four Pillar Portico Clock

Four Pillar Portico Clock

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H 20.87 in W 10.63 in D 6.7 in

Four Pillar Portico Clock

Located in London, GB

A mid-19th century French flame figured mahogany 4 pillar portico clock. The case with gilded ormolu mounts, having 8 day striking movement with temperature compensated pendulum the ...

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Antique 19th Century English Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Early 19th Century Empire Ormolu Clock The Sailor
Early 19th Century Empire Ormolu Clock The Sailor

Early 19th Century Empire Ormolu Clock The Sailor

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H 13.39 in W 8.67 in D 3.15 in

Early 19th Century Empire Ormolu Clock The Sailor

Located in Paris, FR

On the other side of the cotton bale there is an anchor, symbol of commerce. The clock is set upon an oval base adorned with dolphins above four toupie feet.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Exhibition Skeleton Clock by J. Smith & Sons of Clerkenwell
Exhibition Skeleton Clock by J. Smith & Sons of Clerkenwell

Exhibition Skeleton Clock by J. Smith & Sons of Clerkenwell

Located in New Orleans, LA

Not only is it visually stunning, but it is also a mechanical triumph, with an eight-day movement comprised of twin chain fusées and a deadbeat anchor escapement. The clock indicates...

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Antique 19th Century English Other Mantel Clocks

Materials

Metal

Antique Viennese Gold Giltwood Picture Frame Sonnerie Wall Clock, circa 1840
Antique Viennese Gold Giltwood Picture Frame Sonnerie Wall Clock, circa 1840

Antique Viennese Gold Giltwood Picture Frame Sonnerie Wall Clock, circa 1840

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique picture framed giltwood Viennese-made Biedermier style grande sonnerie wall clock features gold leaf frame with oeil de boeuf molding, hammered metal decoration, engine turne...

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Antique 19th Century Austrian Wall Clocks

19th Century Swedish Fryksdahl Grandfather Clock
19th Century Swedish Fryksdahl Grandfather Clock

19th Century Swedish Fryksdahl Grandfather Clock

Located in Atlanta, GA

A nicely curved body and flat base anchor the clock. This clock would be wonderful as a decorative object and is not currently in working condition, but can be quartzed for an add...

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Wood

French Quarterdeck Automaton Helmsman Clock by Guilmet, Retailed by Sewill, 1881
French Quarterdeck Automaton Helmsman Clock by Guilmet, Retailed by Sewill, 1881

French Quarterdeck Automaton Helmsman Clock by Guilmet, Retailed by Sewill, 1881

Located in Nantucket, MA

The clockworks are an 8 day time and strike driven by a two train movement with anchor escarpment. Guilmet clocks are of superb quality, highly respected and sought after; those ret...

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Antique 1880s French Victorian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Early 20th Century French Clock and Baromete
Early 20th Century French Clock and Baromete

Early 20th Century French Clock and Baromete

Located in Norwell, MA

Marine anchor form clock and barometer by French maker. Exceptional carved case with anchor and chain design.

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Vintage 1920s European Antiquities

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Metal & Wooden Wall Clock
19th Century French Metal & Wooden Wall Clock

19th Century French Metal & Wooden Wall Clock

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H 21.5 in W 25.7 in D 2.3 in

19th Century French Metal & Wooden Wall Clock

Located in High Point, NC

Its oversized black hands anchor the clock with graphic presence, and the aged surface adds texture and vintage appeal.

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Antique 19th Century French Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Ulysse Nardin San Marco Amerigo Vespucci Cloisonné Enamel Platinum Watch
Ulysse Nardin San Marco Amerigo Vespucci Cloisonné Enamel Platinum Watch

Ulysse Nardin San Marco Amerigo Vespucci Cloisonné Enamel Platinum Watch

By Ulysse Nardin

Located in Monaco, MC

The cloisonné enamel dial center showcases the Amerigo Vespucci sailing vessel rendered in vivid detail against a blue sky and sea, framed by a silver-toned chapter ring with Roman n...

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1990s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum, Enamel

French, Gilt and Brass Eiffel Tower Mantel Clock
French, Gilt and Brass Eiffel Tower Mantel Clock

French, Gilt and Brass Eiffel Tower Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

It has a white enamel dial with pierced gilt brass hands and a single barrel movement with anchor escapement. The clock has been fully overhauled and restored.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Enamel

Early 19th Century Swedish Wooden Floor Clock
Early 19th Century Swedish Wooden Floor Clock

Early 19th Century Swedish Wooden Floor Clock

Located in High Point, NC

Standing firm on a base that has anchored it through generations, this clock is more than a timekeeper—it is a piece of Scandinavian heritage, ready to bring its rich legacy and unde...

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Wood

Exemplary Streamline Art Deco Mahogany and Chrome Table Clock by Telechron
Exemplary Streamline Art Deco Mahogany and Chrome Table Clock by Telechron

Exemplary Streamline Art Deco Mahogany and Chrome Table Clock by Telechron

Located in New York, NY

Chrome detailing adorns the bezel of the timepiece while a split demilune anchors it on the clock's base. This piece is in excellent condition.

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Brass Anchor Weather Station
Brass Anchor Weather Station

Brass Anchor Weather Station

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H 9 in W 7 in D 3 in

Brass Anchor Weather Station

Located in New York, NY

French brass novelty combination weather station in the form of an anchor, (the movement numbered 404). All realistically cast and mounted on a black slate and lacquered brass base....

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20th Century French Clocks

Late 19th Century Mahogany Longcase Clock by Maple and Co
Late 19th Century Mahogany Longcase Clock by Maple and Co

Late 19th Century Mahogany Longcase Clock by Maple and Co

Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire

The escapement is “dead beat” being more accurate than the usual anchor escapement of longcase clocks and this accuracy is further supported by maintaining power which keeps the cloc...

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Antique 19th Century English Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

English Victorian Mahogany Wall Clock
English Victorian Mahogany Wall Clock

English Victorian Mahogany Wall Clock

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H 15 in W 15 in D 7 in

English Victorian Mahogany Wall Clock

By John Harrison

Located in Macclesfield, GB

A very good quality mahogany round twelve inch painted dish dial wall clock with single fusee movement and anchor escapement.

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Wall Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Rado Stainless Steel Black Dial Captain Cook Wristwatch, circa 1970s
Rado Stainless Steel Black Dial Captain Cook Wristwatch, circa 1970s

Rado Stainless Steel Black Dial Captain Cook Wristwatch, circa 1970s

By RADO

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Original black dial with swinging anchor affixed at 12 o'clock above “RADO”, with a black date window at 3 o'clock.

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Anchor Clocks For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of anchor clocks for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct anchor clocks — often made from metal, wood and brass — can elevate any home. Find 464 antique and vintage anchor clocks at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Anchor clocks have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Anchor clocks are generally popular furniture pieces, but Georgian, Louis XVI and Empire styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many anchor clocks are appealing in their simplicity, but Asprey International Limited, Charles & George Asprey and Drocourt produced popular anchor clocks that are worth a look.

How Much are Anchor Clocks?

Prices for anchor clocks start at $349 and top out at $248,500 with the average selling for $6,972.