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Vintage Animated Kitten Cat Catching Fish Novelty Clock
Vintage Animated Kitten Cat Catching Fish Novelty Clock

Vintage Animated Kitten Cat Catching Fish Novelty Clock

Located in Danville, CA

ANIMATED KITTEN CAT CATCHING FISH NOVELTY CLOCK Here we are offering a very unusual animated

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1990s Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

24K Animated Owl Blinking Eyes & Flapping Wings Brass Skeleton Clock
24K Animated Owl Blinking Eyes & Flapping Wings Brass Skeleton Clock

24K Animated Owl Blinking Eyes & Flapping Wings Brass Skeleton Clock

Located in Danville, CA

Animated Gilt Brass Owl Grasshopper Escapement 8 Day Fusee Skeleton Mantle Clock Here we are

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Late 20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

32" Large French Style 8 Day Brass Animated Spinning Windmill Industrial Clock
32" Large French Style 8 Day Brass Animated Spinning Windmill Industrial Clock

32" Large French Style 8 Day Brass Animated Spinning Windmill Industrial Clock

Located in Danville, CA

Large French Style 8 Day Brass Automaton Windmill Industrial Clock Here we have a wonderful example of the industrial series popular in French horology. While the clock is striking...

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Late 20th Century Industrial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Granite, Brass

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Animated Rabbit Clock, circa 1860, Signed
Animated Rabbit Clock, circa 1860, Signed

Animated Rabbit Clock, circa 1860, Signed

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H 9.65 in W 3.15 in D 3.94 in

Animated Rabbit Clock, circa 1860, Signed

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Very rare unusual and collectable rabbit animated novelty clock, circa 1860, probably Vienna. The

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Antique 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Iron

Small Animated Lion Desk Clock, circa 1880
Small Animated Lion Desk Clock, circa 1880

Small Animated Lion Desk Clock, circa 1880

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H 7.49 in W 7.88 in D 3.55 in

Small Animated Lion Desk Clock, circa 1880

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A nice and small, animated lion clock with wiggling tail and the tongue. These nice clocks were

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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Mantel Clocks

Materials

Metal

Writing Desk or Console in the Louis X111 Style
Writing Desk or Console in the Louis X111 Style

Writing Desk or Console in the Louis X111 Style

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H 30.71 in W 51.19 in D 31.5 in

Writing Desk or Console in the Louis X111 Style

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

stretchers and two central balusters replicate the pattern of the legs animating and elevating the whole desk

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

French Animated Industrial Desk Clock, Barometer with Rotating Globe, circa 1880
French Animated Industrial Desk Clock, Barometer with Rotating Globe, circa 1880

French Animated Industrial Desk Clock, Barometer with Rotating Globe, circa 1880

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Maritime French animated industry desk clock: with a rotating globe, barometer and compass. The

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Antique Late 19th Century French Industrial Nautical Objects

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

French Industrial Animated Windmill Clock
French Industrial Animated Windmill Clock

French Industrial Animated Windmill Clock

Located in Stamford, CT

A conical form French Industrial clock mounted with four windmill blades. The clockwise rotating blades run on an independent movement winding in the rear. The body of the case, whic...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Brass

Animated Kitten Cat Catching Fish Novelty Clock
Animated Kitten Cat Catching Fish Novelty Clock

Animated Kitten Cat Catching Fish Novelty Clock

Located in Danville, CA

ANIMATED KITTEN CAT CATCHING FISH NOVELTY CLOCK Here we are offering a very unusual animated

Category

2010s Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Vintage Animated Kitten Cat Catching Fish Novelty Clock
Vintage Animated Kitten Cat Catching Fish Novelty Clock

Vintage Animated Kitten Cat Catching Fish Novelty Clock

Located in Danville, CA

ANIMATED KITTEN CAT CATCHING FISH NOVELTY CLOCK Here we are offering a very unusual animated

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1990s Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Lighthouse Animated Industrial Clock by Guilmet
19th Century French Lighthouse Animated Industrial Clock by Guilmet

19th Century French Lighthouse Animated Industrial Clock by Guilmet

By Andre Romain Guilmet

Located in Hudson, NY

This lighthouse clock crafted by Andre Romain Guilmet in Paris, circa 1880 is made of bronze, copper and was silvered in areas. The clock works with an eight-day movement housed in t...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Copper

24K Animated Owl Blinking Eye & Flapping Wing Brass Skeleton Clock
24K Animated Owl Blinking Eye & Flapping Wing Brass Skeleton Clock

24K Animated Owl Blinking Eye & Flapping Wing Brass Skeleton Clock

Located in Danville, CA

Animated Gilt Brass Owl Grasshopper Escapement 8 Day Fusee Skeleton Mantle Clock Here we are

Category

2010s Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

24K Animated Owl Blinking Eyes & Flapping Wings Brass Skeleton Clock
24K Animated Owl Blinking Eyes & Flapping Wings Brass Skeleton Clock

24K Animated Owl Blinking Eyes & Flapping Wings Brass Skeleton Clock

Located in Danville, CA

Animated Gilt Brass Owl Grasshopper Escapement 8 Day Fusee Skeleton Mantle Clock Here we are

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Late 20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Desk By Karl  Springer
Desk By Karl  Springer

Desk By Karl Springer

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H 30 in W 52 in D 28 in

Desk By Karl Springer

Located in Chicago, IL

and Bauhaus. The lively pattern printed on this desk animates its simple lines and clean form.

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20th Century American Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Rare Vintage French Style Mystery 8 Day Waterwheel Rolling Ball Industrial Clock
Rare Vintage French Style Mystery 8 Day Waterwheel Rolling Ball Industrial Clock

Rare Vintage French Style Mystery 8 Day Waterwheel Rolling Ball Industrial Clock

Located in Danville, CA

For your consideration is a mystery Water Wheel Industrial Ball Bearing Clock. It comes with an 8 day movement and keeps very good time!! This water wheel industrial clock has a big ...

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Late 20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

1970 Seiko Blue and Tobacco Retro Vintage Industrial Antique Steel Quartz Clock
1970 Seiko Blue and Tobacco Retro Vintage Industrial Antique Steel Quartz Clock

1970 Seiko Blue and Tobacco Retro Vintage Industrial Antique Steel Quartz Clock

By Seiko

Located in Leicester, Leicestershire

Seiko super tanker slave clock original aqua marine green finish A reclaimed and restored maritime slave clock. These clocks were used in great numbers on super tankers, cargo ...

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Industrial Wall Clocks

Materials

Steel, Cut Steel

Rigadin Chandelier 5 Arms encased Ivory Murano Glass Edgar by Multiforme
Rigadin Chandelier 5 Arms encased Ivory Murano Glass Edgar by Multiforme

Rigadin Chandelier 5 Arms encased Ivory Murano Glass Edgar by Multiforme

$2,946Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 31.5 in Dm 27.56 in

Rigadin Chandelier 5 Arms encased Ivory Murano Glass Edgar by Multiforme

By Multiforme

Located in Trebaseleghe, IT

Edgar chandelier, 5 lights, Ivory encased rigadin Murano glass by Multiforme Edgar Murano glass chandelier is one of those chandeliers in our collections that stands out thanks to it...

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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass

Gold Plated Flatware 24-piece set in a crystal glass Egg holder L’ambrosia.
Gold Plated Flatware 24-piece set in a crystal glass Egg holder L’ambrosia.

Gold Plated Flatware 24-piece set in a crystal glass Egg holder L’ambrosia.

$640Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 13.8 in W 8.7 in D 13 in

Gold Plated Flatware 24-piece set in a crystal glass Egg holder L’ambrosia.

Located in Glendale, CA

L'Ambrosia is a unique 24-piece cutlery set that comes in a crystal case, bringing elegance to any interior. The extraordinary design of this timeless set allows it to serve as the ...

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2010s Modern Tableware

Materials

Crystal, Stainless Steel

Large Egyptian Revival cat sculpture, 1970s
Large Egyptian Revival cat sculpture, 1970s

Large Egyptian Revival cat sculpture, 1970s

$1,764

H 23.63 in W 9.85 in D 15.75 in

Large Egyptian Revival cat sculpture, 1970s

Located in EVERDINGEN, NL

A large and heavy Egyptian Revival cat, cast in a dark-patinated bronze alloy, modeled in the manner of the ancient Bastet figures of dynastic Egypt. This piece captures both eleganc...

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Vintage 1970s French Egyptian Revival Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Jaeger le Coultre Lapis Lazuli Mantel Clock 20th Century
Vintage Jaeger le Coultre Lapis Lazuli Mantel Clock 20th Century

Vintage Jaeger le Coultre Lapis Lazuli Mantel Clock 20th Century

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in London, GB

This is a fine Vintage faux lapis lazuli desk clock by Jaeger-LeCoultre, circa 1970 in date. The clock is displayed in a beautiful polished rectangular gilt brass case with a lapis ...

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Late 20th Century Swiss Mantel Clocks

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Brass

C20th Decorative Glass Bonsai Tree
C20th Decorative Glass Bonsai Tree

C20th Decorative Glass Bonsai Tree

$708Sale Price|30% Off

H 15.75 in W 27.56 in D 5.91 in

C20th Decorative Glass Bonsai Tree

Located in London, GB

Beautiful Decorative Bonsai Tree Porcelain Pot included Very Colourful

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20th Century Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Glass

Rezzonico chandelier 5 arms clear Murano glass, multicolor details by Multiforme
Rezzonico chandelier 5 arms clear Murano glass, multicolor details by Multiforme

Rezzonico chandelier 5 arms clear Murano glass, multicolor details by Multiforme

By Multiforme

Located in Trebaseleghe, IT

Kia Ora chandelier 5 lights clear Murano glass with blue and ruby trims, multicolour vitreous paste details. Kia Ora is the combination of the traditional Venetian structure with g...

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2010s Italian Other Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Glass Pendulum Clock Takashi Kato Postmodern, 1980s Japanese Design
Glass Pendulum Clock Takashi Kato Postmodern, 1980s Japanese Design

Glass Pendulum Clock Takashi Kato Postmodern, 1980s Japanese Design

$250Sale Price|50% Off

H 13.78 in W 6.3 in D 2.76 in

Glass Pendulum Clock Takashi Kato Postmodern, 1980s Japanese Design

By Memphis Milano, Nathalie du Pasquier

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Glass pendulum clock by Sessa. It can be used as both standing on the table and hanging on the wall. Takashi Kato designed a lot of clocks in the 1980s-1990s. Some of clock collectio...

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1990s Japanese Post-Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Glass, Plastic

Antique Victorian Aesthetic Arts Nouveau Stained Slag Glass Parlor Lamp 25"
Antique Victorian Aesthetic Arts Nouveau Stained Slag Glass Parlor Lamp 25"

Antique Victorian Aesthetic Arts Nouveau Stained Slag Glass Parlor Lamp 25"

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Victorian era Aesthetic Movement / Art Nouveau style table lamp. Mushroom shaped lamp crafted of swirling blue, white, and purple slag glass framed with ornate filigree brass...

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Antique 19th Century Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Slag Glass

Monumental Antique Victorian Art Nouveau Leaded Stained Glass Window French Door
Monumental Antique Victorian Art Nouveau Leaded Stained Glass Window French Door

Monumental Antique Victorian Art Nouveau Leaded Stained Glass Window French Door

Located in Dayton, OH

A rare and exceptional reclaimed large two part leaded stained glass French Door / Window. Features a large rectangular frame with two 2-part hinged doors with separate operating win...

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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Doors and Gates

Materials

Stained Glass, Hardwood

1980s Citizen Japanese Blue Steel Retro Vintage Industrial Antique Quartz Clock
1980s Citizen Japanese Blue Steel Retro Vintage Industrial Antique Quartz Clock

1980s Citizen Japanese Blue Steel Retro Vintage Industrial Antique Quartz Clock

Located in Leicester, Leicestershire

Citizen super tanker slave clock original blue finish. A reclaimed and restored maritime slave clock also called secondary clock of superior build quality. These clocks were us...

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Vintage 1980s Japanese Industrial Wall Clocks

Materials

Steel, Cut Steel, Chrome

Antique Victorian Art Nouveau Leaded Stained Glass Floral Window Panel Framed
Antique Victorian Art Nouveau Leaded Stained Glass Floral Window Panel Framed

Antique Victorian Art Nouveau Leaded Stained Glass Floral Window Panel Framed

Located in Dayton, OH

Exquisite antique Art Nouveau leaded stained glass window. Features floral swags in blue, amber, purple and green over a clear paneled background. Framed in wood for ease of hangi...

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Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Windows

Materials

Stained Glass

Dieter Rams for Braun Black Wall Mount Stereo System "Wandanlage"
Dieter Rams for Braun Black Wall Mount Stereo System "Wandanlage"

Dieter Rams for Braun Black Wall Mount Stereo System "Wandanlage"

By Dieter Rams

Located in Seattle, WA

The wall-mounted system is one of the most sought-after hi-fi systems from the 1960s. The combination of the amplifier with radio, reel-to-reel machine, matching speakers, and the re...

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Vintage 1960s German Bauhaus Musical Instruments

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

1970 Seiko Blue and Tobacco Retro Vintage Industrial Antique Steel Quartz Clock
1970 Seiko Blue and Tobacco Retro Vintage Industrial Antique Steel Quartz Clock

1970 Seiko Blue and Tobacco Retro Vintage Industrial Antique Steel Quartz Clock

By Seiko

Located in Leicester, Leicestershire

Seiko super tanker slave clock original aqua blue finish A reclaimed and restored maritime slave clock. These clocks were used in great numbers on super tankers, cargo ships an...

Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Industrial Wall Clocks

Materials

Steel, Cut Steel

Petit-Monsigny Art Deco Ibis Sculpture Table Lamp, 1920
Petit-Monsigny Art Deco Ibis Sculpture Table Lamp, 1920

Petit-Monsigny Art Deco Ibis Sculpture Table Lamp, 1920

$10,000

H 14.77 in W 8.27 in D 4.73 in

Petit-Monsigny Art Deco Ibis Sculpture Table Lamp, 1920

By A. Petit Monsigny

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Table Lamp by Adolphe Petit-Monsigny, circa 1920. An exceptional French Art Deco table lamp, circa 1920, showcasing a stunning bronze sculpture by th...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

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Animators Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

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How Much is a Animators Desk?

Prices for a animators desk start at $275 and top out at $184,335 with the average selling for $4,074.

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

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