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Gilt Bronze Eagle and Marble Ball Clock, France, circa 1900
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Gilt bronze eagle and marble ball clock. France, circa 1900.
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Revival Antique Ball Clocks
Materials
Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
Art Deco Clock Garniture Set with Two Ball Dancers by P. Sega
By Pierre Sega
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
An Art Deco figural clock garniture set, circa 1920s-30s, Two daring Art Deco ball dancers
Category
1920s French Art Deco Antique Ball Clocks
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Rare Art Deco Marble & Onyx Mantle Clock w. Bronze Dog & Cat, Ball Playing Theme
By Japy Frères
Located in Lisse, NL
Very rare, perfectly running and sculptural, French Art Deco marble pendulum clock.
Movement: Japy
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Ball Clocks
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Brass, Bronze, Metal
H 9.3 in W 21.2 in D 5.9 in
Lovely antique Edwardian quality mahogany inlaid satinwood mantle clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
Lovely antique Edwardian quality mahogany inlaid satinwood mantle clock by Mappin & Webb London
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Ball Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
H 9.45 in W 5.91 in D 3.35 in
18th Century French Louis XV Boulle and Gilt Bronze Bracket Clock
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
gilded ball and acorn.
The clock has its original movement rings the hours on a bell which sits on top
Category
Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Ball Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Large 18th Century French Louis XVI White Marble Mantel Clock with Pallas Athena
Located in Berlin, DE
ball feet.
Clock of elegant design and size, with silk suspension, bell on half-hour and hour, with
Category
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ball Clocks
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
H 19.69 in W 12.6 in D 7.49 in
B G H, Attri an Arts & Crafts Brass Mantel Clock with Stylised Floral Chasing
By Birmingham Guild of Handicraft Ltd. 1
Located in London, GB
Birmingham guild of handicraft, attributed.
An Arts and Crafts hand made brass mantel clock, with
Category
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Ball Clocks
Materials
Brass
H 12.5 in W 6 in D 6 in
French 19th Century Gilt and Patinated Figural Clock
Located in Norwood, NJ
supporting ball form clock with porcelain dial.
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ball Clocks
Materials
Gold Plate, Bronze
Exquisite Swedish 19th Century Clock with Carved Crest and Volutes on the Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite Swedish 19th century floor clock with carved crest topped with a ball. This clock
Category
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Ball Clocks
Materials
Glass, Wood
H 79 in W 22 in D 9 in
Extremely Large Edwardian 8 Day / 200 Hour Ball Clock with Roman Numerals
Located in London, GB
A very rare and extremely large Edwardian Ball / bullseye clock. Having an 8 day / 200 hour
Category
1910s British Antique Ball Clocks
Materials
Brass
French Empire Mantel Clock "The Cup-and-Ball Lesson"
By Dautel
Located in Braine-le-Chateau, BE
French Empire-period clock, circa 1810, "The Cup-and-Ball Lesson". Black marble and ormolu of
Category
1810s French Empire Antique Ball Clocks
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Charles X Period Crystal Clock
Located in Antibes, FR
withstands a diamond tip carved crystal ball in which the clock is embedded.
This is an item worthy of a
Category
1820s French Charles X Antique Ball Clocks
Materials
Bronze
French Belle Époque Figured Mahogany Mantel Clock with Inlay
Located in Macclesfield, GB
and shell inlay to the front of the case stood on brass ball feet. The clock has a silvered dial with
Category
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Ball Clocks
Materials
Mahogany, Boxwood
German Mahogany Ting Tang Striking Mantel Clock by W&H
By Winterhalder and Hofmeier
Located in Macclesfield, GB
to the front of the case stood on brass ball feet.
The clock has a silvered dial with a slow-fast
Category
Late 19th Century German Victorian Antique Ball Clocks
Materials
Mahogany, Boxwood
19th Century French Gilt Ormolu Bronze and Sevres Porcelain Mantle Clock
By Japy Frères
Located in Aberdare, GB
porcelain mantel clock
Very impressive clock in a rare eastern theme
Having domed top and shaped three
Category
1850s French Louis XIV Antique Ball Clocks
Materials
Bronze
French Belle Époque Brass and Porcelain Mantel Clock Set with Vase Garnitures
Located in Macclesfield, GB
two side handles stood on brass ball feet. The mantel clock has acanthus leaf mouldings and is
Category
Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Ball Clocks
Materials
Brass
H 14 in W 6.5 in D 5 in
English Regency Figured Mahogany Bracket Clock by Thomas Connald
By Thomas Connald
Located in Macclesfield, GB
ringed carrying handles stood on brass ball feet. The clock has a seven inch white painted dish dial with
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Ball Clocks
Materials
Brass
English William IV Mahogany Bracket Clock with Pull Repeat Action
By John Peterkin
Located in Macclesfield, GB
A very good quality English figured mahogany chamfer top bracket or table clock with ebony
Category
Mid-19th Century English William IV Antique Ball Clocks
Materials
Brass
Glass Ball Clock
Located in New York, NY
Striking turn of the century large size French diamante glass ball clock with deep red and clear
Category
19th Century French Antique Ball Clocks
Glass Ball Clock
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful European diamante glass ball clock with small clear paste stones set into a bronze case
Category
19th Century European Antique Ball Clocks
Charming 19th Century Glass Ball Clock, New Haven
Located in Doylestown, PA
This is a beautiful American-made jeweled ball clock. In working condition, though missing its
Category
Late 19th Century North American American Classical Antique Ball Clocks
Materials
Brass
The Congreve Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
protects this eight-day single wire fusée movement and ball bearing clock. A similar clock is on permanent
Category
19th Century English Antique Ball Clocks
Giant Brass and Glass World Time Ball Desk Clock
By Elgin Clocks
Located in London, GB
Elgin National Watch Company, Illinois, USA, early 20th century
A Fine giant ball desk clock in
Category
Early 20th Century American Antique Ball Clocks
Materials
Brass
Congreve Clock
By French Royal Exchange London
Located in New Orleans, LA
protects this eight-day single wire fusée movement and ball bearing clock. A similar clock is on permanent
Category
19th Century British Neoclassical Antique Ball Clocks
Materials
Silver, Brass
French Spherical Weight Mantel Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
. Also known as a "Falling Ball" clock, the gilt brass timepiece is driven by the weight of steel balls
Category
19th Century French Other Antique Ball Clocks
Materials
Brass
Ball Watch Co. Pendulum Clock
Located in Culver City, CA
Ball Watch Co. wood case pendulum clock manufactured by Seth Thomas, Cleveland.
Ohio.
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Ball Clocks
Materials
Wood, Glass
French Ball Powered Ferris Wheel Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary antique French Ferris wheel crystal regulator clock is as much a mechanical
Category
19th Century French Antique Ball Clocks
19th Century Louis XVI Neoclassical Style Bronze & Marble Three Piece Clock
Located in Chicago, IL
clock. It is what is called a "Dome" or "Ball" clock. The movement was made by Vincente, a known high
Category
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Ball Clocks
Materials
Marble, Enamel, Bronze
H 16.5 in W 5.75 in D 5.75 in
Travel Clock
Located in New York, NY
Glass ball-shaped clock with green and clear crystal stones as numbers and surrounding face. In
Category
19th Century French Antique Ball Clocks
Stunning Antique Burr Walnut Mappin & Webb Mantle Clock with Claw and Ball Feet
By Mappin & Webb
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
and ball feet
A very good looking well made and decorative mantle clock, rare to find in Burr
Category
19th Century English Art Deco Antique Ball Clocks
Materials
Walnut
H 13.19 in W 9.26 in D 6.7 in
Antique French Congreve Rolling Ball Skeleton Clock 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique French Congreve Rolling Ball Skeleton Clock 19thC
Measures- 16''H x 12.5''W x 11.75''D
Category
19th Century French Antique Ball Clocks
Materials
Brass
Giant Brass and Glass Antonio Barbarni Ball Desk Clock
Located in London, GB
Waltham, Massachusetts, USA, Early 20th century.
A fine giant ball desk clock in brass and glass
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Antique Ball Clocks
Materials
Brass
Garnier Wall Clock
Located in Fayetteville, AR
convex glass and and large brass ball hanger, the clock mimics the style of a pocket watch. This piece
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Ball Clocks
Materials
Brass, Steel, Enamel
Cartel in Marquetry of Ball, Period of the Xviiith Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"Cartel in marquetry of Ball, Period of the XVIIIth Century."
Cartel, Wall clock, 18th century
Category
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Ball Clocks
Materials
Bronze
English Victorian Bronze Eagle Desk Clock
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian bronze eagle holding a ball shaped desk clock perching on a bronze dore trimmed
Category
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Ball Clocks
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Swedish Frysdahl Wood Clock with Very Special Carved Lion Crest
Located in Atlanta, GA
on a flat base with petite ball feet. This clock is dry scraped and shows much of the wood grain
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Ball Clocks
Materials
Wood
H 89.5 in W 26 in D 9.5 in
Alabaster Pendule 'The Reader', Vienna, Dated 1825
Located in Greding, DE
Alabaster Pendule clock standing on ball feet with fire-gilded bronze fittings. The rectangular
Category
1820s Austrian Empire Antique Ball Clocks
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Unusual Art Deco Sterling Silver "Ball" Shaped Clock With Pendulum
By Cooper, Pegler & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Unusual, Art Deco, sterling silver, "ball" shaped clock on pedestal base, Chester, England, 1927
Category
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Ball Clocks
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rare Art Deco 8-Day Sterling Silver Swivel Table Clock on Ball-Footed Stand
By Boaler & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Rare, Art Deco, 8-day, sterling silver swivel table clock on ball-footed stand, Birmingham, England
Category
1920s English Art Deco Antique Ball Clocks
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 5 in W 4.25 in D 2.5 in
1860s French Metal Clock Sculpture
Located in High Point, NC
assemblage rests on a wooden plinth supported by four ball feet. A dozen plus clock skeletons welded into a
Category
19th Century French Antique Ball Clocks
Materials
Metal
Jerome Company "Flying Ball" Clock
Located in Stamford, CT
A Jerome Company "Flying Ball" clock having original finish & signed paper dial. Patent October 9
Category
19th Century American Antique Ball Clocks
Materials
Metal
Mechanical Wind Up Ingraham Desk Small Ball Clock, circa 1900
Located in Van Nuys, CA
unit. Mechanical pocket watch design ball clock, wind the winding knob for running the small clock
Category
Early 1900s Antique Ball Clocks
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century French Gilded Ball Clock with Guilloche Enamel, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
. The piece is in excellent condition.
Height of actual clock 2 3/4” add 1/4 “ for winder D 2 1/4”.
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Ball Clocks
Materials
Enamel
Antique Mahogany Webb C Ball Grandfather Clock Cleveland Ohio
Located in Toledo, OH
Antique mahogany Webb C Ball grandfather clock Cleveland Ohio, circa 1900. Movement stamped Chas
Category
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Ball Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
Mystery Water Wheel Rolling Ball Gravity Driven Bronze Regulator Clock
Located in Danville, CA
Here we are offering a fantastic mystery Ferris wheel bearing ball driven crystal regulator clock
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Ball Clocks
Materials
Bronze
H 23.5 in W 11.75 in D 9.13 in
18th Century Belgian Tall Case Clock, c1750
Located in valatie, NY
large ball feet. The clock strikes on the hour and the half hour. In running order.
N.P. Trent has been
Category
18th Century Belgian Louis XIV Antique Ball Clocks
Materials
Brass
Antique French White Marble, Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Globe Clock
Located in London, GB
A high quality 19th century French gilt bronze and marble clock, the green ball dial with applied
Category
1890s French Antique Ball Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Sterling Silver Eight-Day Table Clock on Ball Feet
By A.L. Davenport Ltd.
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco, sterling silver, eight-day table clock on ball feet, Birmingham, England, 1928, A.L
Category
1920s English Art Deco Antique Ball Clocks
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large Glass Ball Clock/Paperweight
Located in London, GB
Large glass 'ball' clock/paperweight with brilliant green and clear paste surround, the face
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Ball Clocks
Large Glass Ball Clock with Turquoise Surround
Located in London, GB
Large Glass Ball Clock with Paste and Turquoise Surround. The white enamel face is enamelled with
Category
19th Century French Antique Ball Clocks
Materials
Glass
Assorted Collection of Antique Ball Clocks
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous and rare collection of early 20th century ball clocks. The largest being 5" in diameter.
Category
Early 20th Century Modern Antique Ball Clocks
Materials
Glass
Ball Clock by Leroy of Paris
Located in London, GB
Ball clock with red and clear paste surround and coloured numerals, by Le Roy of Paris, c1920
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Ball Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Rare French Ball Clock on Eagle Theme Holder
Located in New York, NY
We sell many of these Ball clock or paperweight clocks as they are sometimes referred to. This on
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Ball Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Rare French Ball Clock on Nautical Theme Holder
Located in New York, NY
We sell many of these Ball clock or paperweight clocks as they are sometimes referred to. This on
Category
Early 20th Century French Antique Ball Clocks
Materials
Bronze
A Monumental Tiffany 8 Day Ball Clock On A Gilt Bronze Eagle 1920
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
This clock is the ultimate for an executives desk. It stands over a foot and a half tall and makes
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Antique Ball Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
An Unusual Lignum wood and silver Trophy Lawn Ball Form Ball 8 day Clock
Located in New York, NY
day clock. Presented to H.M. Tootell, Esq on Sept 3, 1927 from the I.P.M. Bowls Club.
Category
Early 20th Century British Antique Ball Clocks
Materials
Silver
George III Mahogany Long Case Clock by M. Ball. C 1790
Located in New York, NY
Fine and rare George III mahogany 8-day long-case clock, signed "Michell Ball, London". The 12-inch
Category
18th Century and Earlier English Antique Ball Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
English Mahogany Twin Fusee Bracket Clock
Located in Middleburg, VA
GLASS BACK DOOR ON BRASS BALL FEET. THE CLOCK HAS THE ORIGINAL KEY IN ONE SIDE AND A TYPICAL BRASS
Category
19th Century English Antique Ball Clocks
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Marble Mantel Clock Garniture
Located in Bournemouth, GB
An elegant French white and pink marble clock garniture of neoclassical form, with ormolu
Category
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ball Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Viennese Enamel Figural Miniature Clock
Located in Sarasota, FL
cherub stands on base and holds enamel ball clock over his head. Each enamel section has green background
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Ball Clocks
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Antique Ball Clocks For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of antique ball clocks available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique ball clocks was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and bronze. Antique ball clocks have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique ball clocks to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Art Deco, Art Nouveau and Empire antique ball clocks are of considerable interest. Antique ball clocks have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Cooper, Pegler & Co., Dautel and Jerome and Co. are consistently popular.
How Much are Antique Ball Clocks?
Prices for antique ball clocks can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique ball clocks begin at $1,385 and can go as high as $54,500, while the average can fetch as much as $3,800.
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 Ball Clocks
- How do ball clocks work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A rolling ball clock works with an electric motor. Every five or 10 minutes, the top rail will deposit a ball onto the next rail to indicate what minute it is in multiples of five or 10. Every hour, the upper and middle rails reset and one ball is transferred to the bottom rail to indicate the hour. Shop a collection of vintage ball clocks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Although Sir William Congreve patented the design in 1808, Scottish clockmaker Robert Bryson seems to have invented the rolling ball clock. Examples of his work that predate Congreve's patent have been identified by modern-day historians. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of rolling ball clocks.
- What are antique carpet balls?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Antique carpet balls are stone or ceramic balls decorated in bright colored patterns in specific plaids. They were used as a form of indoor carpet bowling, though now are collected for decorative purposes.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Check 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.
- How can I spot an antique clock?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To 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, 2021An 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 27, 2024To 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 ExpertFebruary 17, 2023To 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024Yes, some old antique clocks may be worth something. Many collectors look for clocks produced by certain manufacturers, such as the Ansonia Clock Company, the Seth Thomas Clock Company, Jaeger-LeCoultre and the Chelsea Clock Company. In addition to the maker, the type, materials, style and condition of the clock influence its value. Generally, clocks that remain in good working order are worth more than those in need of repairs and restorations. To find out how much your clock may be worth, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of antique clocks.
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