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Antique Animated Clocks

Animated Louis XVI/ Empire mantel clock
Located in HAARLEM, NL
A very nice high quality animated late Louis XVI / Empire mantel clock Circa 1800. The angel Amor
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Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Animated Clocks

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Marble, Griotte Marble, Bronze

Antique Animated Louis XVI/ Empire mantel clock
Animated Louis XVI/ Empire mantel clock
H 22.84 in W 13.78 in D 6.3 in
Antique Monkey Barber Animated Brass-Cased Novelty Clock
Located in Forney, TX
A most amusing late 19th / early 20th century animated novelty clock, depicting monkey barber
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Animated Clocks

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Brass

A Rare 19th Century German Cast Iron Animated Dog Novelty Timepiece
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Rare 19th Century German Cast Iron Animated Dog Novelty Timepiece Circa 1880 Origin
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19th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Animated Clocks

French Musical Automation Picture Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
both a cylinder music box and an automaton. A clock is integrated within the arched giltwood and gesso
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Late 19th Century French Other Antique Animated Clocks

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Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Antique French Musical Automation Picture Clock
French Musical Automation Picture Clock
H 48.5 in W 44 in D 10.25 in
French Musical Automaton Picture Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
cylinder music box and an automaton. While it is clear to see the integrated clock residing within the
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19th Century French Other Antique Animated Clocks

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Paint

Antique French Musical Automaton Picture Clock
French Musical Automaton Picture Clock
H 48.5 in W 44 in D 10.25 in
Egyptian Revival Grande Sonnerie Clock from the Biedermeier Period
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Egyptian Revival Grande Sonnerie clock from the Biedermeier period. It features animated workmen
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19th Century Egyptian Revival Antique Animated Clocks

Large cherub-themed gilt bronze clock garniture by Popon
By Popon A Paris
Located in London, GB
animated pose, while in each candelabrum a cherub functions as the central stem. The spherical clock drum
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Animated Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu, Tôle

Set clock with Marie de Bourgogne going falcon hunting
By Jean-Auguste Barre
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This important silvered bronze, gilded bronze and white Statuary marble clock set was probably made
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19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Animated Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

George III Adam and Eve Automaton Longcase Clock
By James Fenton
Located in New Orleans, LA
A majestic specimen of English clockmaking, this important longcase clock by London clockmaker
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18th Century English George III Antique Animated Clocks

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Mahogany

FINE CIRCA 1895 FRENCH AUTOMATON INDUSTRIAL LOCOMOTIVE MOVING GiLT BRONZE CLOCK
Located in GB
collectable Antique circa 1895 French Automaton Industrial Locomotive moving gilt bronze clock sitting on top
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1890s French Industrial Antique Animated Clocks

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Brass

Early 20th Century European Clock Tower Automaton Figures
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century European clock tower automaton figures We are proud to offer an extremely rare
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1920s German Victorian Antique Animated Clocks

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Gesso, Wood, Paint

Blaise Bontems Musical Automaton Singing birds and Clock under glass dome
Located in Leuven , BE
: three vibrant animated birds, a cascading waterfall, a tree surrounded by rocky outcrops and foliage, a
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19th Century French Antique Animated Clocks

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Metal

Baroque silver Vase with Flowers with a Fruit Tray and a Clock by A. Zuccati
Located in PARIS, FR
fruits and a clock that reminds us of the brevity of life. 1. Adeodato Zuccati, a recently rediscovered
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Late 17th Century Old Masters Antique Animated Clocks

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Pair of Regency Bronze Figures of Reclining Whippets on Green Marble Bases
By Thomas Weeks
Located in Stamford, CT
Street in about 1797. The attractions included various animated animals and insects, ingenious clocks
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Early 19th Century European Regency Antique Animated Clocks

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Bronze

Tipp & Co Clockwork Motorcycle With Rider & Pillion Passenger
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
notches and folded down to hold the two halves together. There is a wind-up clock mechanism that would
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1920s Sporting Art Antique Animated Clocks

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Tin

Tipp & Co Clockwork Motorcycle With Rider & Pillion Passenger
Tipp & Co Clockwork Motorcycle With Rider & Pillion Passenger
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H 6.7 in W 9.45 in D 1.97 in

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Jules Vieillard Chinoiserie Mantel Clock
Located in New York, NY
French (Mid-19th Century) Chinoiserie design faience 6-sided mantel clock with foo dog top and elephant heads on sides. (by JULES VIEILLARD, Bordeau France) (Not working)
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19th Century English Regency Antique Animated Clocks

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Metal

1980thies CARTIER table clock with alarm green marbled enamel
By Cartier
Located in Weiningen, CH
1980thies CARTIER table clock with alarm green marbled enamel Has on the back engraved "1987 UBS Fribourg"
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1980s French Modern Antique Animated Clocks

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Brass, Enamel

Large and Impressive Empire Style Ormolu and Malachite Center Table
Located in New York, NY
A large and impressive empire style ormolu and malachite center table With a circular malachite-inset top with floral-cast bronze border rim, above a conforming frieze applied wit...
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20th Century French Empire Antique Animated Clocks

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Malachite, Ormolu

Charles Schneider, French Art Deco Pink Rose Pendant Chandelier, 1920s
By Charles Schneider
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco pendant chandelier by Charles Schneider, Epinay-sur-Seine (Paris), 1920s. Pink frosted molded glass and stamped brass. Height : 21.7"(55cm) can be shortened, Diameter...
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Animated Clocks

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Brass

Rare Meiji Period Japanese Lacquer Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large, rare and important Meiji period, late 19th century, Japanese lacquer cabinet Meiji period (1868-1912) 19th century In three parts, designed with asymmetric sections of open...
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19th Century Antique Animated Clocks

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Wood

Japy Freres Antique French Ormolu Rococo Clock
By Japy Frères
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A stunning original antique French Rococo clock by Japy Frères. It is beautifully sculptured with finely finished scrolls, curves and acanthus leaves in finely gilded bronze. To the ...
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19th Century French Rococo Antique Animated Clocks

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Ormolu

19th Century French Comtoise Grandfather Clock
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century Country French comtoise, or grandfather clock, with pine case and embossed brass pendulum. The case is from Normandy circa 1900-1920 and the movement is from Marseille...
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Animated Clocks

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Brass, Enamel

19th Century Neoclassical Silvered Muses Centerpiece in the Manner of Christofle
By Christofle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French 19th century neoclassical style silver-plated figural centerpiece, in the manner of Christofle and a design by Mathurin Moreau (French, 1822-1912). The circular or...
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Early 1900s French Neoclassical Revival Antique Animated Clocks

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Bronze

Midcentury Kienzle Wall Clockc
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass construction with antique pink painted clock face from the early 1950s. Original mechanical movement but it can be changed to AAA-battery movement on request. Delivery time a...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Antique Animated Clocks

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Brass

Midcentury Kienzle Wall Clockc
Midcentury Kienzle Wall Clockc
H 1.97 in Dm 9.45 in
19th Century French Ormolu Sèvres Porcelain Centerpiece Bowl
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Winter Park, FL
A fine 19th Century French cast ormolu bronze mounted Sèvres porcelain centerpiece with double handles and raised on a footed base. Inset Neo-classical style hand-painted porcelain s...
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19th Century French Beaux Arts Antique Animated Clocks

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Ormolu

Meissen Mantel Table Clock Bronze Porcelain Autumn Fall Kaendler, circa 1745
By Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen gorgeous rococo mantel / table clock made of gilded / gilt bronze, excellently decorated with sculptured figurines made of porcelain. Manufactory: Meissen Hallmarked: Blue M...
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1740s German Rococo Antique Animated Clocks

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel

French 19th-20th Century Louis XVI Style Veined Grey Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th-20th century Louis XVI style veined grey and white marble fireplace mantel surround, surmounted with a pair of cylindrical marble columns and an edged frieze, Pari...
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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Animated Clocks

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Marble

Antique Arts and Crafts Hunting Clock with Bronze Dog and Bird Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Large and stunning, top quality handcrafted antique wall clock. This one of a kind hunting clock reveils the quality (both in design and details) that the Arts and Crafts style is k...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Animated Clocks

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Brass, Bronze, Iron

Bayard France 1930 Art Deco Desk Table Lamp and Alarm Clock in Stainless Steel
By Bayard
Located in Miami, FL
A desk lamp clock designed by Bayard France. Fabulous and very handsome integrated desk lamp-clock, created in Paris France by the the company of Bayard during the art deco period...
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1930s French Art Deco Antique Animated Clocks

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Enamel, Steel, Stainless Steel

Agate Grand Tour Obelisks
Located in New Orleans, LA
These impressive Egyptian Revival obelisks are crafted of dynamically patterned agate. The rare 19th-century models were almost certainly made in Italy during the height of the Grand...
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19th Century Italian Egyptian Revival Antique Animated Clocks

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Agate

Agate Grand Tour Obelisks
Agate Grand Tour Obelisks
H 12.25 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Antique George III Quality Oak And Mahogany 8 Day Painted Face Longcase Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique George III quality oak and mahogany 8 day painted face longcase clock having a quality oak case crossbanded in mahogany with a swan neck pediment, reeded columns, shaped door...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Animated Clocks

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Other

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Animated Clock of a Pug Dog, circa 1880
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very unusual animated clock of a pug dog with moving tail and a tongue. The nicely coloured metal
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Animated Clocks

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Metal

Antique Animated Clock of a Pug Dog, circa 1880
Animated Clock of a Pug Dog, circa 1880
H 6.7 in W 6.7 in D 3.55 in
A Dutch Rococo burl walnut animated tall case clock
By J. M. Heyer
Located in Sharon, MA
An impressive burl walnut Dutch bombé base tall case clock with harbor automation, alarm and
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18th Century and Earlier Dutch Antique Animated Clocks

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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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Animated Clocks

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Metal

Small Animated Lion Desk Clock, circa 1880
Small Animated Lion Desk Clock, circa 1880
H 7.49 in W 7.88 in D 3.55 in
Polychrome Animated Black Forest So-Called 'Flötenuhr' Wall Clock
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This so-called 'Flötenuhr' wallclock with is from Furtwange, Germany circa 1820. Behind the left case signed Joseph Schumager in Furtwangen. It indicates minutes and hours, with one...
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19th Century German Black Forest Antique Animated Clocks

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Wood

A Wonderful Federal Tall Clock With Rocking Ship Animated Dial
By James Cole
Located in Sharon, MA
An impressive Federal mahogany tall case clock with rare rocking ship dial by James Cole, Rochester
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19th Century American Antique Animated Clocks

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Mahogany

French Charles X Bronze Musical and Animated Mantel Clock, circa 1840
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
with two rocking ships and musical mechanism by Lecoultre in the base. The movement is connected with the musical train, that plays a variety of four tunes automatically on every hour.
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19th Century French Charles X Antique Animated Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

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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19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Animated Clocks

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Iron

Animated Rabbit Clock, circa 1860, Signed
Animated Rabbit Clock, circa 1860, Signed
H 9.65 in W 3.15 in D 3.94 in
Austrian Late Empire Wooden Striking Mantel Clock with Animated Eyes, 1830
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
An Austrian late Empire wooden striking mantel clock with animated eyes and dial. The Mercury
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19th Century Austrian Empire Antique Animated Clocks

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Wood

George III Longcase Clock
By John Bryan
Located in Buckinghamshire, GB
Good quality mahogany cased George III solid mahogany long case clock having an arched brass and
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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Animated Clocks

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Mahogany

Very Unusual Osculating Vienna Animated Wall Regulator, circa 1830
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Very unusual Osculating Vienna animated wall regulator, circa 1830. 8 day duration, in the top
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1820s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Animated Clocks

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Wood

A Very Unusual Dutch Frisian Oak Animated 3/4 So-Called 'Staartklok', Circa 1800
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
With very unusual mechanism.
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19th Century Dutch Folk Art Antique Animated Clocks

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Oak

Viennse Biedermeier Dedicated Emperor Mantel Clock
Located in Long Island City, NY
A splendid showpiece, ebonized clock case, magnificently brass-mounted (remaining all original
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Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Animated Clocks

Louis XV Cartel of "Alcôve"
Located in Geneva, CH
Very beautiful cartel of alcove, of animated shape, bronze finely chiselled and gilded, added by a
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18th Century and Earlier French Louis XV Antique Animated Clocks

Louis XV Cartel of "Alcôve"
Louis XV Cartel of "Alcôve"
H 22.05 in W 13.78 in
Antique Animated Monk Striking Bell 3 Finial Brass Decorated 8 Day Mantle Clock
Located in Danville, CA
Antique Animated Monk Striking Bell 3 Finial Brass Decorated 8 Day Mantel Clock MOVEMENT: 8 day
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Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Animated Clocks

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Brass

18th Century Burl Walnut Tall Case Clock by Gerrit Knip
Located in Stamford, CT
Finest 18th century Dutch burl walnut tall case clock by Gerrit knip. This burl walnut clock having
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18th Century and Earlier Dutch Queen Anne Antique Animated Clocks

c.1895 Automated Steam Engine Industrial Clock
By Andre Romain Guilmet
Located in Greenlawn, NY
the structure are a timepiece, barometer and thermometer. Dial: The silvered chapter ring clock
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Late 19th Century French Antique Animated Clocks

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Bronze

Rare George III Painted and Chinoiserie Longcase Clock
Located in Lymington, GB
, winder and weights. A highly decorative, well-proportioned antique clock illustrating two animated
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18th Century British George III Antique Animated Clocks

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Brass

Highly Important Neo-Classical Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Musical
Located in valatie, NY
A Highly Important Neo-Classical Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Musical Organ Long-Case Clock C1790, the
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18th Century and Earlier Antique Animated Clocks

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Mahogany

Beautiful Ormolu Cartel, Louis XV Style
Located in Paris, FR
Small gilded bronze cartel. Its rocaille decoration of animated foliage is of Louis XV style. It is
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1880s French Louis XV Antique Animated Clocks

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Bronze

Beautiful Ormolu Cartel, Louis XV Style
Beautiful Ormolu Cartel, Louis XV Style
H 14.18 in W 9.06 in D 3.94 in
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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Late 19th Century French Industrial Antique Animated Clocks

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Marble, Bronze, Brass

Articulated Art Nouveau Enamel 14 Karat Gold Dutch 'Speelklok' Clock Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Dutch inspired 'speelklok' clock charm designed as a house with detailed shingled roof, chimney
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1910s Art Nouveau Antique Animated Clocks

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14k Gold

French Early 20th Century Lead Clockwork Figure
Located in London, GB
accompanied by similar formed figures that would have been animated once the clock tower struck the hour. With
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1920s French Folk Art Antique Animated Clocks

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Lead

Porcelain Inkwell by Jacob Petit
By Jacob Petit
Located in Paris, FR
ornamental objects: flasks, perfume bottles, clocks, perfume burners, paperweights, vases, candlesticks, and
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1850s French Antique Animated Clocks

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Porcelain

Porcelain Inkwell by Jacob Petit
Porcelain Inkwell by Jacob Petit
H 4.73 in W 10.24 in D 6.7 in
French Industrial Animated Windmill Clock
Located in Stamford, CT
A conical form French Industrial clock mounted with four windmill blades. The clockwise rotating
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Late 19th Century French Antique Animated Clocks

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Marble, Brass

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
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Late 19th Century French Antique Animated Clocks

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Bronze, Copper

French Industrial Brass Clock, Barometer Station Animated Steam Boiler
By Andre Romain Guilmet
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Fantastic 19th century desk piece clock - Barometer - Thermometer. In the form of a steam boiler
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Late 19th Century French Industrial Antique Animated Clocks

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Bronze

French Animated Industrial Lighthouse Clock by Guilmet, circa 1880
By Andre Romain Guilmet
Located in Aspen, CO
A particularly good example of a Guilmet lighthouse clock, circa 1880, resting on a circular rouge
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Late 19th Century French Antique Animated Clocks

Tiffany & Co Gilt Bronze Champleve and Porcelain Mounted Clock 19th Century
Located in Redding, CA
beautifully executed depicting putti flying about. Taking the clock straight over the top is the use of cut
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Animated Clocks

Large Carved Antique Black Forest Cuckoo Clock
By Black Forest
Located in Antrim, GB
Stunning large carved antique Black Forest cuckoo clock depicting the theme of the "Fox and the
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1890s European Rustic Antique Animated Clocks

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Mahogany

Clock in bronze and glass REVEL A PARIS
By Revel
Located in LYON, FR
Luxurious Napoleon III period cage clock in Louis XVI style. Four glazed sides, ornamentation of
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Animated Clocks

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Carrara Marble, Bronze

Clock in bronze and glass REVEL A PARIS
Clock in bronze and glass REVEL A PARIS
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H 5.52 in W 8.27 in D 18.12 in
18th Century English Romantic School Portrait of an Artist in a Green Jacket.
Located in London/Yorkshire, GB
of his father’s wishes, left for London at five o’clock on Whitsunday 1771 with his brother Samuel
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Mid-18th Century Old Masters Antique Animated Clocks

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Oil

Antique Black Forest Cuckoo Clock
Located in Antrim, GB
Antique black forest cuckoo clock large carved antique Black Forest cuckoo clock depicting the
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1890s German Victorian Antique Animated Clocks

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Wood

Antique Black Forest Cuckoo Clock
Antique Black Forest Cuckoo Clock
H 24 in W 17 in D 8 in
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Antique Animated Clocks For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique animated clocks for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique animated clocks was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and paint. Antique animated clocks have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 19th Century. There are many kinds of antique animated clocks to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Art Nouveau, Georgian and industrial antique animated clocks are of considerable interest. James Fenton, Popon A Paris and Revel each produced beautiful antique animated clocks that are worth considering.

How Much are Antique Animated Clocks?

Prices for antique animated clocks start at $2,489 and top out at $188,921 with the average selling for $33,250.

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 Antique Animated Clocks
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Check the clock for a manufacturer’s mark or label. Once you have this, you should be able to look up the clock’s brand to see if it is French in origin. A clock is considered antique once it is 100 years old. A professional can also help verify the origin of your clock. Shop an array of expertly vetted antique clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    To identify your antique clock, search for markings on the back of its movement or case. Once you have located these marks, use trusted online resources to determine who the maker is. From there, you can continue your research to learn more about your clock's age, style and other characteristics. An expert appraiser or antiques dealer can also assist you with identification. Find a wide range of antique clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To spot whether or not a clock is antique, note if the clockmaker’s name or company is engraved near the center face of the dial. A paper label may also be pasted on the back of the clock. You can shop a collection of expertly vetted antique clocks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    An antique bracket clock refers to a portable spring-driven pendulum table clock created in the 17th and 18th centuries. These clocks were equipped with convenient carrying handles and were housed usually in rectangular cases. Shop a collection of antique and vintage bracket clocks from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    To know if an antique clock is valuable, you'll typically need to have the piece assessed by a certified appraiser or an experienced antiques dealer. The maker and style of the clock will help determine its value (an early American clockmaker’s antique grandfather model, featuring an oak case and decorative carvings, may be very interesting to collectors, for example). Overall condition of your clock also plays a role. Generally, clocks that still work are worth more than those that require repairs. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique, vintage and modern clocks.

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