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.
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Revival Antique Ball Clocks
Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
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.
Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
1900 Antique French Ormolu Gilt Bronze Elegant Lady Marble Base Ball Clock
Located in Danville, CA
1900 Antique French Ormolu Gilt Bronze Elegant Lady Marble Base Ball Clock Here we are offering a beautiful French bronze elegant lady figure ball clock.
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Rare Art Deco Marble & Onyx Mantle Clock w. Bronze Dog & Cat, Ball Playing Theme
By Japy Frères
Located in Lisse, NL
Their postures and ball playing activity makes this incredible clock come alive even more and they will bring a smile to anyone's face.
Onyx, Marble, Brass, Bronze, Metal
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. Unlike traditional wind up or weight driven clock, this unique clock receive its wo...
Brass
Antique French Mystery Gravity Driven Rolling Ball Waterwheel Industrial Clock
Located in Danville, CA
Rare Mint Original 1900 French Mystery Water Wheel Rolling Ball Industrial Clock This rare French Industrial Waterwheel Clock (circa 1900) is a masterpiece of horological engineering...
Onyx, Bronze
18th Century French Louis XV Boulle and Gilt Bronze Bracket Clock
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
The detachable sloped top of the case is surmounted with a gilded ball and acorn. The clock has its original movement rings the hours on a bell which sits on top of the back of th...
Bronze
$1,196Sale Price / set|20% Off
Fine Marble French Art Deco Mantle Clock Set with Garnitures, circa 1920
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Supported on bronze ball feet, the clock exudes balance and refinement.
Breccia Marble
Large 18th Century French Louis XVI White Marble Mantel Clock with Pallas Athena
Located in Berlin, DE
The whole contained within a plinth shaped case, surmounted by Pallas Athena with the attributes of her victories (trident, crown and Nemean Lion), on a break front white marble base...
Carrara Marble, Bronze
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
An Arts and Crafts hand made brass mantel clock, with ball finial, stylised floral hand chased decoration and hand riveted construction throughout with stylised hinges to the door an...
Brass
French 19th Century Gilt and Patinated Figural Clock
Located in Norwood, NJ
French 19th century Louis XVI style figural clock. Gilt and patinated putti on bronze base supporting ball form clock with porcelain dial.
Gold Plate, Bronze
Asprey - Elegant George V Sterling Silver Carriage Clock made in 1911
Located in London, London
Ltd. this elegant George V antique sterling silver carriage clock is of a rectangular case form with a ribbon & reed border to the panels and stands on four ball feet.
Sterling Silver
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 retains it's original metal face, hands and movement.
Glass, Wood
Unavailable
H 6 in W 6 in D 6 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 movement and Roman numerals to the dial.
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 exquisite qality, signed Dautel, Rue de Thionville à Paris.
Marble, Ormolu
Charles X Period Crystal Clock
Located in Antibes, FR
A small putti, arms raised, deploying its wings withstands a diamond tip carved crystal ball in which the clock is embedded. This is an item worthy of a small private museum or to...
Bronze
French Belle Époque Figured Mahogany Mantel Clock with Inlay
Located in Macclesfield, GB
A good quality French Belle Époque figured mahogany lancet top mantel clock with boxwood stringing and shell inlay to the front of the case stood on brass ball feet.
Mahogany, Boxwood
German Mahogany Ting Tang Striking Mantel Clock by W&H
By Winterhalder and Hofmeier
Located in Macclesfield, GB
A very good quality late Victorian figured mahogany lancet top mantel clock with boxwood stringing to the front of the case stood on brass ball feet.
Mahogany, Boxwood
Unavailable
H 13.5 in W 9 in D 6 in
19th Century French Gilt Ormolu Bronze and Sevres Porcelain Mantle Clock
By Japy Frères
Located in Aberdare, GB
An original authentic antique 19th century French solid gilt ormolu bronze and hand-painted Sevres porcelain mantel clock Very impressive clock in a rare eastern theme Having domed...
Bronze
Unavailable
H 14 in W 6.5 in D 5 in
French Belle Époque Brass and Porcelain Mantel Clock Set with Vase Garnitures
Located in Macclesfield, GB
The vase urns are painted all around with a floral and butterfly design to the back with a finial to the top and two side handles stood on brass ball feet. The mantel clock has acant...
Brass
Unavailable
H 14.5 in W 10 in D 6.5 in
English Regency Figured Mahogany Bracket Clock by Thomas Connald
By Thomas Connald
Located in Macclesfield, GB
An extremely good quality English figured mahogany bracket or table clock with architectural shaped top and brass string inlay detail to the front, fish scale sound frets to the side...
Brass
Unavailable
H 16.5 in W 11.5 in D 7 in
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 mouldings, brass string inlay, inset corner panels with brass moulded edges to the front st...
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 paste stones set into a bronze case.
Glass Ball Clock
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful European diamante glass ball clock with small clear paste stones set into a bronze case.
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 second hand.
Brass
The Congreve Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
A brass-lined perspex dome protects this eight-day single wire fusée movement and ball bearing clock. A similar clock is on permanent display at the British Museum in London.
Congreve Clock
By French Royal Exchange London
Located in New Orleans, LA
A brass-lined perspex dome protects this eight-day single wire fusée movement and ball bearing clock. A similar clock is on permanent display at the British Museum in London.
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 which, when added by lifting the lion, power the driving wheel by falling onto i...
Brass
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 brass and glass, the dial with six subsidiary dials for London, Paris, Tokyo, Mosco...
Brass
Ball Watch Co. Pendulum Clock
Located in Culver City, CA
Ball Watch Co. wood case pendulum clock manufactured by Seth Thomas, Cleveland.
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 wonder as it is a work of art.
Sold
H 16.5 in W 5.75 in D 5.75 in
19th Century Louis XVI Neoclassical Style Bronze & Marble Three Piece Clock
Located in Chicago, IL
It is what is called a "Dome" or "Ball" clock. The movement was made by Vincente, a known high-end French manufacturer in the 1820s.
Marble, Bronze, Enamel
Antique Ansonia Neoclassical Figural Swinging Ball Mystery Clock C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Dating to 1890, this piece is a swinging ball mystery clock, showcasing intricate craftsmanship.
Metal
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 elegantly positioned either side of the white enamel dial.
Marble, Spelter
Travel Clock
Located in New York, NY
Glass ball-shaped clock with green and clear crystal stones as numbers and surrounding face.
Sold
H 13.19 in W 9.26 in D 6.7 in
Stunning Antique Burr Walnut Mappin & Webb Mantle Clock with Claw and Ball Feet
By Mappin & Webb
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Mappin & Webb Burr walnut mantle clock with claw and ball feet A very good looking well made and decorative mantle clock, rare to ...
Walnut
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
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, made for the Italian market, with ‘Quadranti’ four dial face, separating the hour...
Brass
Sold
H 22 in W 11 in D 6 in
1900 French Industrial Ferris Wheel Falling Ball Powered Gilt Regulator Clock
Located in Danville, CA
Here we are offering a fantastic mystery Ferris wheel bearing ball driven crystal regulator clock. Unlike traditional wind up or weight driven clock, this unique clock receives its w...
Crystal, Bronze, Steel, Enamel, Ormolu
Garnier Wall Clock
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This turn-of-the-century patinated steel and brass wall clock is marked Paul Garnier Paris. With convex glass and and large brass ball hanger, the clock mimics the style of a pocket ...
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, Louis XV period, gilt bronze, marquetry of Ball.
Bronze
Sold
H 9.45 in W 5.91 in D 3.35 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, having a lovely antique Edwardian quality mahogany mantle clock with inlaid satinwood...
Brass
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 green onyx column and base.
Bronze
Sold
H 89.5 in W 26 in D 9.5 in
19th Century Swedish Frysdahl Wood Clock with Very Special Carved Lion Crest
Located in Atlanta, GA
There are volute accents at the waist, with a large carved flower just below. This nicely curved clock, typical of the Fryksdahl style, rests on a flat base with petite ball feet.
Wood
Alabaster Pendule 'The Reader', Vienna, Dated 1825
Located in Greding, DE
Alabaster Pendule clock standing on ball feet with fire-gilded bronze fittings.
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, Cooper, Pegler & Co.- makers.
Sterling Silver
Sold
H 5 in W 4.25 in D 2.5 in
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, 1928, Boaler & Co. - maker.
Sterling Silver
1860s French Metal Clock Sculpture
Located in High Point, NC
This curious assemblage rests on a wooden plinth supported by four ball feet. A dozen plus clock skeletons welded into a steampunk monument to Time stood still.
Metal
Jerome Company "Flying Ball" Clock
Located in Stamford, CT
A Jerome Company "Flying Ball" clock having original finish & signed paper dial.
Metal
Mechanical Wind Up Ingraham Desk Small Ball Clock, circa 1900
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mechanical pocket watch design ball clock, wind the winding knob for running the small clock.
Brass
Sold
H 2.75 in Dm 2.25 in
Early 20th Century French Gilded Ball Clock with Guilloche Enamel, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
The stunning green translucent enamel numerals and surmounted past bezel, sets this piece apart. The piece is in excellent condition. Height of actual clock 2 3/4” add 1/4 “ for w...
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.
Mahogany
Sold
H 23.5 in W 11.75 in D 9.13 in
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. Unlike traditional wind up or weight driven clock, this unique clock receive its wo...
Bronze
18th Century Belgian Tall Case Clock, c1750
Located in valatie, NY
The base is leaf carved and stands on large ball feet. The clock strikes on the hour and the half hour.
Brass
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.
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 painted in floral scenes with gilt details.
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 turquoise numerals.
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.
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 Provenance- Julien LeRoy(1686-1759) of Paris is credited with introducing circular wir...
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.
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.
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 the most powerful statement. The 8 day movement is in fine working condition. Every...
Bronze, Ormolu
An Unusual Lignum wood and silver Trophy Lawn Ball Form Ball 8 day Clock
Located in New York, NY
This unusual Lawn bowling trophy was fabricated in lignum wood silver and ivory with a revolving 8 day clock. Presented to H.M. Tootell, Esq on Sept 3, 1927 from the I.P.M. Bowls Cl...
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 brass dial with silvered chapter ring having Roman hours and Arabic minutes framin...
Mahogany
English Mahogany Twin Fusee Bracket Clock
Located in Middleburg, VA
LOVELY MAHOGANY INLAID ENGLISH TWIN FUSEE BRACKET CLOCK WITH A SIDE BRASS GRILLE ON EITHER SIDE,A GLASS BACK DOOR ON BRASS BALL FEET.
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 decoration, the pediment supported by four columns and surmounted by a bronze lion with his ...
Marble, Bronze
Viennese Enamel Figural Miniature Clock
Located in Sarasota, FL
Viennese enamel figural miniature clock. Gilt bronze foot with domed enamel base. Gilt bronze cherub stands on base and holds enamel ball clock over his head.
French Belle Époque Mahogany Mantel Clock
Located in Macclesfield, GB
A good quality Belle Époque figured mahogany lancet top mantel clock with fan inlay and boxwood stringing to the front of the case with brass carrying handles to the side stood on br...
Boxwood, Mahogany
French Belle Epoque Mahogany Inlaid Mantel Clock
Located in Macclesfield, GB
A decorative French Belle Epoque figured mahogany mantel clock with delicate boxwood inlay to the front of the case stood on brass ball feet.
Boxwood, Mahogany
Mahogany and Inlay Miniature English Bracket Clock
Located in Buckinghamshire, GB
A very good Edwardian mahogany bracket clock in the early 19th Century English style. It has a break arch with brass finials, reeded side columns with stop brass inlay, boxwood srtri...
19th Century French Bronze Elephant Clock with Pendulum Movement
By Junghans Uhren GmbH
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Speed can be adjusted by raising or lowering the weighted ball on the bottom. The clock mechanism is Junghan, the fine German maker.
Bronze, Enamel
Sold
H 16.5 in W 12 in D 7.5 in
English William IV Figured Mahogany Bracket Clock with Pull Repeat Action
By John Berryhill Cross
Located in Macclesfield, GB
A excellent quality English William IV figured mahogany bracket clock with applied honeysuckle carving, shaped top, ebonized moulds, Gothic style brass sound frets to the side stood ...
Mahogany
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 gilt Roman numerals and a Wreath applied to the top.
Bronze
$201,120
H 47.75 in W 66.5 in
Grand 19th Century English Marine Painting in Stunning Light
By John Wilson Ewbank
Located in London, GB
John Wilson Ewbank (1799 - 1847) Shipping in the Harbour, South Shields Oil on canvas 39.5 x 58 inches unframed 47.75 x 66.5 inches framed Provenance: Christie's October 2002; L...
Oil
Antique French Art Nouveau Period Glass Lamp by Daum Studio
By Daum
Located in London, GB
This exquisite Art Nouveau lamp is by the celebrated French glasswork studio Daum which was founded in 1878 in Nancy, France. The lamp is inscribed ‘DAUM, NANCY’. The lamp is of ...
Glass
Tiffany Studios “Tyler” Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany Studios New York Tyler Leaded Glass and Patinated bronze Table Lamp, Circa 1900 Art Nouveau. A very special lamp with a geometric monochromatic deep green art glass surround...
Bronze
$500,000
H 39.5 in W 58 in D 82 in
Rare Antique 1901 Steinway Model B Rosewood Grand Piano Louis XV Rococo Restored
By Steinway & Sons
Located in Dayton, OH
Fully Restored 1901 Steinway & Sons Model B Louis XV Baroque Rococo Grand Piano – Serial Number 99151, Full 88 key keyboard. The most exquisitely detailed example of a turn of the c...
Fruitwood, Rosewood
$95,950 / set
H 12 in W 18 in D 18 in
Chrysanthemum Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 255 pcs Fitted Chest
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Bend, WI
Chrysanthemum (c1880) originally called Indian Chrysanthemum .Tiffany's luxurious Chrysanthemum silver was designed in 1880 by Charles Grosjean. With its flowing curves, swirling ve...
Sterling Silver
$59,700 / set
H 32 in W 16 in D 12 in
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Rouge Griotte Marble and Ormolu Clock Set
By Raingo Frères
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent Large Antique French 19th Century Ormolu and Rouge Griotte marble clock set of exquisite craftsmanship. This spectacular clock set is comprising a pair of very large ni...
Griotte Marble, Bronze
$33,060Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.35 in W 30.32 in D 12.21 in
Antique Tiffany Studios Adjustable Lamp Base with Later Stained Glass Shade
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Tiffany adjustable bronze lamp base, stamped "Tiffany Studios, New York, 7984", circa 1915. The base was acquired with its current Tiffany Style stained glass shade with Dragonfly mo...
Bronze
$5,200
H 71.25 in W 80.25 in D 3 in
Antique Polychrome Baroque Gilt Venetian-Style Carved Wood King Headboard
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
This exquisite antique Venetian-style king bed is a true showstopper, featuring an intricately hand-carved and gilded frame with a soft, distressed celadon green finish. The elaborat...
Wood
$206,631
H 17.72 in W 18.71 in D 9.06 in
FINE CIRCA 1895 FRENCH AUTOMATON INDUSTRIAL LOCOMOTIVE MOVING GiLT BRONZE CLOCK
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very fine and highly collectable Antique circa 1895 French Automaton Industrial Locomotive moving gilt ...
Brass
Art Deco French Mantle Clock
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Art Deco French mantle clock consisting of marble and aluminum. Clock measures 14" wide, 2.5" deep and 9.75" high.
Marble, Chrome
Exceptional Mahogany and Ormolu-Mounted Bibliotheque
Located in London, GB
The overhanging foliate cornice above a frieze with reliefs of female and male figures surmounted by ribbon ties and flanked by foliage and laurel leaves, above two pairs of glazed d...
Ormolu
$6,471
H 75 in Dm 12 in
Rare Pop Art Tulip Floor Lamp in Green & Red Painted Metal by Peter Bliss 1980s
By Bliss
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and very cool British Pop Art floor lamp by Peter Bliss. For the collectors, design lovers and enthousiasts of pop art, we are offering this very rare and stylized tulip floo...
Metal
New Haven Clock Co. Art Nouveau Style Table Clock
By New Haven Clock Company
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an Art Nouveau Style Table Clock. It depicts a small balloon shape clock mounted in copper color metal. A standing young nymph is adorning the front of the case while holding...
Bronze
$1,660
H 16.15 in W 9.06 in D 4.34 in
19th Century French Gilt Bronze Cathedral Mantel Clock, Gothic Design
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This stunning 19th-century French gilt bronze mantel clock is a true testament to craftsmanship and timeless design. Featuring intricate Gothic cathedral-inspired detailing, this clo...
Bronze
$243,040Sale Price|30% Off
H 68 in W 55 in
A Magnificent Pair of French Royal Paintings "Aurora and Diana" "Night and Day"
Located in Queens, NY
Jacques-Francois Delyen (1684-1761), Court Painter of King Louis XV. A Magnificent Pair of Palatial "French Royal" Allegorical Paintings "Aurora and Diana" "Night and Day" A truly ...
Oil
$14,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 8.25 in W 6.5 in D 1.88 in
"Art Deco Clock in Chinese Manner", Gübelin Clock w/ Red Hardstone Finial
By Gubelin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bold and elegant, this rare -- possibly unique -- Art Deco table clock in the Chinese manner by the renowned Gübelin firm in Switzerland is a close cousin to the impossibly rarified ...
Marble
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.
The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.
The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.
It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.