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Antique Ball Clocks

Gilt Bronze Eagle and Marble Ball Clock, France, circa 1900
Gilt Bronze Eagle and Marble Ball Clock, France, circa 1900

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.

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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Revival Antique Ball Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

1900 Antique French Ormolu Gilt Bronze Elegant Lady Marble Base Ball Clock
1900 Antique French Ormolu Gilt Bronze Elegant Lady Marble Base Ball Clock

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

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Early 1900s French Antique Ball Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Rare Art Deco Marble & Onyx Mantle Clock w. Bronze Dog & Cat, Ball Playing Theme
Rare Art Deco Marble & Onyx Mantle Clock w. Bronze Dog & Cat, Ball Playing Theme

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

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Ball Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Brass, Bronze, Metal

Lovely antique Edwardian quality mahogany inlaid satinwood mantle clock
Lovely antique Edwardian quality mahogany inlaid satinwood mantle clock

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

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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Ball Clocks

Materials

Brass

18th Century French Louis XV Boulle and Gilt Bronze Bracket Clock
18th Century French Louis XV Boulle and Gilt Bronze Bracket Clock

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

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Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Ball Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Fine Marble French Art Deco Mantle Clock Set with Garnitures, circa 1920
Fine Marble French Art Deco Mantle Clock Set with Garnitures, circa 1920

Fine Marble French Art Deco Mantle Clock Set with Garnitures, circa 1920

$1,196Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 8.5 in W 17 in D 5 in

Fine Marble French Art Deco Mantle Clock Set with Garnitures, circa 1920

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This French Art Deco marble mantle clock set, dating to circa 1920, is a fine example of period

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Ball Clocks

Materials

Breccia Marble

Large 18th Century French Louis XVI White Marble Mantel Clock with Pallas Athena
Large 18th Century French Louis XVI White Marble Mantel Clock with Pallas Athena

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

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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ball Clocks

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

B G H, Attri an Arts & Crafts Brass Mantel Clock with Stylised Floral Chasing
B G H, Attri an Arts & Crafts Brass Mantel Clock with Stylised Floral Chasing

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

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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Ball Clocks

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Gilt and Patinated Figural Clock
French 19th Century Gilt and Patinated Figural Clock

French 19th Century Gilt and Patinated Figural Clock

Located in Norwood, NJ

supporting ball form clock with porcelain dial.

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Ball Clocks

Materials

Gold Plate, Bronze

Asprey - Elegant George V Sterling Silver Carriage Clock made in 1911
Asprey - Elegant George V Sterling Silver Carriage Clock made in 1911

Asprey - Elegant George V Sterling Silver Carriage Clock made in 1911

Located in London, London

four ball feet. The clock has a white enamel dial with Roman numerals, a gold-plated bezel, and a

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1910s English Edwardian Antique Ball Clocks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Exquisite Swedish 19th Century Clock with Carved Crest and Volutes on the Base
Exquisite Swedish 19th Century Clock with Carved Crest and Volutes on the Base

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

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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Ball Clocks

Materials

Glass, Wood

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French Empire Mantel Clock "The Cup-and-Ball Lesson"
French Empire Mantel Clock "The Cup-and-Ball Lesson"

French Empire Mantel Clock "The Cup-and-Ball Lesson"

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H 15.36 in W 13.39 in D 5.12 in

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

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1810s French Empire Antique Ball Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Charles X Period Crystal Clock
Charles X Period Crystal Clock

Charles X Period Crystal Clock

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H 16.54 in W 5.91 in D 4.14 in

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

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1820s French Charles X Antique Ball Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Belle Époque Figured Mahogany Mantel Clock with Inlay
French Belle Époque Figured Mahogany Mantel Clock with Inlay

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

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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Ball Clocks

Materials

Mahogany, Boxwood

German Mahogany Ting Tang Striking Mantel Clock by W&H
German Mahogany Ting Tang Striking Mantel Clock by W&H

German Mahogany Ting Tang Striking Mantel Clock by W&H

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H 11.5 in W 7.5 in D 6 in

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

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Late 19th Century German Victorian Antique Ball Clocks

Materials

Mahogany, Boxwood

19th Century French Gilt Ormolu Bronze and Sevres Porcelain Mantle Clock
19th Century French Gilt Ormolu Bronze and Sevres Porcelain Mantle Clock

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

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1850s French Louis XIV Antique Ball Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Belle Époque Brass and Porcelain Mantel Clock Set with Vase Garnitures
French Belle Époque Brass and Porcelain Mantel Clock Set with Vase Garnitures

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

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Ball Clocks

Materials

Brass

English Regency Figured Mahogany Bracket Clock by Thomas Connald
English Regency Figured Mahogany Bracket Clock by Thomas Connald

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

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Ball Clocks

Materials

Brass

English William IV Mahogany Bracket Clock with Pull Repeat Action
English William IV Mahogany Bracket Clock with Pull Repeat Action

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

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Mid-19th Century English William IV Antique Ball Clocks

Materials

Brass

Glass Ball Clock
Glass Ball Clock

Glass Ball Clock

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H 4.5 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in

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

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19th Century French Antique Ball Clocks

Glass Ball Clock
Glass Ball Clock

Glass Ball Clock

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H 4 in W 3 in D 3 in

Glass Ball Clock

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful European diamante glass ball clock with small clear paste stones set into a bronze case

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19th Century European Antique Ball Clocks

Charming 19th Century Glass Ball Clock, New Haven
Charming 19th Century Glass Ball Clock, New Haven

Charming 19th Century Glass Ball Clock, New Haven

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H 3.75 in W 2.85 in D 2.85 in

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

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Late 19th Century North American American Classical Antique Ball Clocks

Materials

Brass

The Congreve Clock
The Congreve Clock

The Congreve Clock

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H 24.63 in W 17.63 in D 17.5 in

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

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19th Century English Antique Ball Clocks

Congreve Clock
Congreve Clock

Congreve Clock

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H 24.63 in W 17.63 in D 17.5 in

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

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19th Century British Neoclassical Antique Ball Clocks

Materials

Silver, Brass

French Spherical Weight Mantel Clock
French Spherical Weight Mantel Clock

French Spherical Weight Mantel Clock

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H 21.5 in W 11.38 in D 6.5 in

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

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19th Century French Other Antique Ball Clocks

Materials

Brass

Giant Brass and Glass World Time Ball Desk Clock
Giant Brass and Glass World Time Ball Desk Clock

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

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Early 20th Century American Antique Ball Clocks

Materials

Brass

Ball Watch Co. Pendulum Clock
Ball Watch Co. Pendulum Clock

Ball Watch Co. Pendulum Clock

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H 24 in W 16 in D 5 in

Ball Watch Co. Pendulum Clock

Located in Culver City, CA

Ball Watch Co. wood case pendulum clock manufactured by Seth Thomas, Cleveland. Ohio.

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Early 20th Century Antique Ball Clocks

Materials

Wood, Glass

French Ball Powered Ferris Wheel Clock
French Ball Powered Ferris Wheel Clock

French Ball Powered Ferris Wheel Clock

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H 21.75 in W 11.375 in D 6.5 in

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

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19th Century French Antique Ball Clocks

19th Century Louis XVI Neoclassical Style Bronze & Marble Three Piece Clock
19th Century Louis XVI Neoclassical Style Bronze & Marble Three Piece Clock

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

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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Ball Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Enamel

Antique Ansonia Neoclassical Figural Swinging Ball Mystery Clock C1890
Antique Ansonia Neoclassical Figural Swinging Ball Mystery Clock C1890

Antique Ansonia Neoclassical Figural Swinging Ball Mystery Clock C1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

Neoclassical Figural Swinging Ball Mystery Clock “Diana The Huntress” C1890. Measures - 24.75"H x 5.5"W x 8

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19th Century Neoclassical Antique Ball Clocks

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Clock Garniture Set with Two Ball Dancers by P. Sega
Art Deco Clock Garniture Set with Two Ball Dancers by P. Sega

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

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Ball Clocks

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Travel Clock
Travel Clock

Travel Clock

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H 4 in W 4 in D 3.75 in

Travel Clock

Located in New York, NY

Glass ball-shaped clock with green and clear crystal stones as numbers and surrounding face. In

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19th Century French Antique Ball Clocks

Stunning Antique Burr Walnut Mappin & Webb Mantle Clock with Claw and Ball Feet
Stunning Antique Burr Walnut Mappin & Webb Mantle Clock with Claw and Ball Feet

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

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19th Century English Art Deco Antique Ball Clocks

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Congreve Rolling Ball Skeleton Clock 19thC
Antique French Congreve Rolling Ball Skeleton Clock 19thC

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

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19th Century French Antique Ball Clocks

Materials

Brass

Giant Brass and Glass Antonio Barbarni Ball Desk Clock
Giant Brass and Glass Antonio Barbarni Ball Desk Clock

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

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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Ball Clocks

Materials

Brass

1900 French Industrial Ferris Wheel Falling Ball Powered Gilt Regulator Clock
1900 French Industrial Ferris Wheel Falling Ball Powered Gilt Regulator Clock

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

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Early 20th Century French Antique Ball Clocks

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Steel, Enamel, Ormolu

Garnier Wall Clock
Garnier Wall Clock

Garnier Wall Clock

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H 4 in Dm 15 in

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

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Early 20th Century French Antique Ball Clocks

Materials

Brass, Steel, Enamel

Cartel in Marquetry of Ball, Period of the Xviiith Century
Cartel in Marquetry of Ball, Period of the Xviiith Century

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

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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Ball Clocks

Materials

Bronze

English Victorian Bronze Eagle Desk Clock
English Victorian Bronze Eagle Desk Clock

English Victorian Bronze Eagle Desk Clock

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H 4.51 in W 4.5 in D 4.51 in

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

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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Ball Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Alabaster Pendule 'The Reader', Vienna, Dated 1825
Alabaster Pendule 'The Reader', Vienna, Dated 1825

Alabaster Pendule 'The Reader', Vienna, Dated 1825

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H 15.75 in W 11.82 in D 5.12 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

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1820s Austrian Empire Antique Ball Clocks

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Unusual Art Deco Sterling Silver "Ball" Shaped Clock With Pendulum
Unusual Art Deco Sterling Silver "Ball" Shaped Clock With Pendulum

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

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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
Rare Art Deco 8-Day Sterling Silver Swivel Table Clock on Ball-Footed Stand

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

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1920s English Art Deco Antique Ball Clocks

Materials

Sterling Silver

1860s French Metal Clock Sculpture
1860s French Metal Clock Sculpture

1860s French Metal Clock Sculpture

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H 40.2 in W 29.1 in D 19.7 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

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19th Century French Antique Ball Clocks

Materials

Metal

Jerome Company "Flying Ball" Clock
Jerome Company "Flying Ball" Clock

Jerome Company "Flying Ball" Clock

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H 10.5 in W 7.25 in D 2.75 in

Jerome Company "Flying Ball" Clock

Located in Stamford, CT

A Jerome Company "Flying Ball" clock having original finish & signed paper dial. Patent October 9

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19th Century American Antique Ball Clocks

Materials

Metal

Mechanical Wind Up Ingraham Desk Small Ball Clock, circa 1900
Mechanical Wind Up Ingraham Desk Small Ball Clock, circa 1900

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

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Early 1900s Antique Ball Clocks

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century French Gilded Ball Clock with Guilloche Enamel, circa 1910
Early 20th Century French Gilded Ball Clock with Guilloche Enamel, circa 1910

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”.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Ball Clocks

Materials

Enamel

Antique Mahogany Webb C Ball Grandfather Clock Cleveland Ohio
Antique Mahogany Webb C Ball Grandfather Clock Cleveland Ohio

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

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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Ball Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Mystery Water Wheel Rolling Ball Gravity Driven Bronze Regulator Clock
Mystery Water Wheel Rolling Ball Gravity Driven Bronze Regulator Clock

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

18th Century Belgian Tall Case Clock, c1750
18th Century Belgian Tall Case Clock, c1750

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

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18th Century Belgian Louis XIV Antique Ball Clocks

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Sterling Silver Eight-Day Table Clock on Ball Feet
Art Deco Sterling Silver Eight-Day Table Clock on Ball Feet

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

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1920s English Art Deco Antique Ball Clocks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large Glass Ball Clock/Paperweight
Large Glass Ball Clock/Paperweight

Large Glass Ball Clock/Paperweight

Located in London, GB

Large glass 'ball' clock/paperweight with brilliant green and clear paste surround, the face

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Early 20th Century French Antique Ball Clocks

Large Glass Ball Clock with Turquoise Surround

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

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19th Century French Antique Ball Clocks

Materials

Glass

Assorted Collection of Antique Ball Clocks
Assorted Collection of Antique Ball Clocks

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.

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Early 20th Century Modern Antique Ball Clocks

Materials

Glass

Ball Clock by Leroy of Paris
Ball Clock by Leroy of Paris

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

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Early 20th Century French Antique Ball Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Rare French Ball Clock on Eagle Theme Holder
Rare French Ball Clock on Eagle Theme Holder

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

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Early 20th Century French Antique Ball Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Rare French Ball Clock on Nautical Theme Holder
Rare French Ball Clock on Nautical Theme Holder

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

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Early 20th Century French Antique Ball Clocks

Materials

Bronze

A Monumental Tiffany 8 Day Ball Clock On A Gilt Bronze Eagle 1920
A Monumental Tiffany 8 Day Ball Clock On A Gilt Bronze Eagle 1920

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

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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Antique Ball Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

George III Mahogany Long Case Clock by M. Ball. C 1790
George III Mahogany Long Case Clock by M. Ball. C 1790

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

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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Ball Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

English Mahogany Twin Fusee Bracket Clock
English Mahogany Twin Fusee Bracket Clock

English Mahogany Twin Fusee Bracket Clock

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H 18.5 in W 10.75 in D 6.5 in

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

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19th Century English Antique Ball Clocks

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Marble Mantel Clock Garniture
19th Century French Marble Mantel Clock Garniture

19th Century French Marble Mantel Clock Garniture

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H 22.05 in W 13.78 in D 5.52 in

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

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Ball Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Viennese Enamel Figural Miniature Clock
Viennese Enamel Figural Miniature Clock

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

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Early 20th Century Antique Ball Clocks

French Belle Époque Mahogany Mantel Clock
French Belle Époque Mahogany Mantel Clock

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

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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Ball Clocks

Materials

Boxwood, Mahogany

French Belle Epoque Mahogany Inlaid Mantel Clock
French Belle Epoque Mahogany Inlaid Mantel Clock

French Belle Epoque Mahogany Inlaid Mantel Clock

Located in Macclesfield, GB

front of the case stood on brass ball feet. The clock has a silvered dial with engine turned centre and

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Ball Clocks

Materials

Boxwood, Mahogany

Mahogany and Inlay Miniature English Bracket Clock
Mahogany and Inlay Miniature English Bracket Clock

Mahogany and Inlay Miniature English Bracket Clock

Located in Buckinghamshire, GB

figure walnut central oval panel and brass ball feet. The clock has a convex glass with an enamel dial

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Early 20th Century European Antique Ball Clocks

19th Century French Bronze Elephant Clock with Pendulum Movement
19th Century French Bronze Elephant Clock with Pendulum Movement

19th Century French Bronze Elephant Clock with Pendulum Movement

By Junghans Uhren GmbH

Located in North Hollywood, CA

lowering the weighted ball on the bottom. The clock mechanism is Junghan, the fine German maker. The clock

Category

1890s French Victorian Antique Ball Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

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1970s Italian Space Age Antique Ball Clocks

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Metal, Chrome

English Victorian 19th century portrait of a brown and white Spaniel dog
English Victorian 19th century portrait of a brown and white Spaniel dog

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By George Earl

Located in Woodbury, CT

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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 ...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Ball Clocks

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Glass

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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...

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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Ball Clocks

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Bronze

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Located in Dallas, TX

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Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Ball Clocks

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Bronze

Art Deco French Mantle Clock
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Art Deco French Mantle Clock

$1,995

H 9.75 in W 14 in D 2.5 in

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.

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1930s French Art Deco Antique Ball Clocks

Materials

Marble, Chrome

New Haven Clock Co. Art Nouveau Style Table Clock
New Haven Clock Co. Art Nouveau Style Table Clock

New Haven Clock Co. Art Nouveau Style Table Clock

$1,500

H 14.74 in W 7.75 in D 7.18 in

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...

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Ball Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Emilio Lancia display cabinet in walnut and walnut burl, Italy, 1930s
Emilio Lancia display cabinet in walnut and walnut burl, Italy, 1930s

Emilio Lancia display cabinet in walnut and walnut burl, Italy, 1930s

By Emilio Lancia

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

A small and delicate display cabinet in walnut and walnut burl, design by Emilio Lancia, Italian production, 1930s In Emilio Lancia’s furniture production, one can clearly detect re...

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1930s Italian Art Deco Antique Ball Clocks

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Rare Pop Art Tulip Floor Lamp in Green & Red Painted Metal by Peter Bliss 1980s
Rare Pop Art Tulip Floor Lamp in Green & Red Painted Metal by Peter Bliss 1980s

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...

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20th Century British Post-Modern Antique Ball Clocks

Materials

Metal

Art Nouveau Table Clock by Christian Ferdinand Morawe, Gustav Becker Clockwork
Art Nouveau Table Clock by Christian Ferdinand Morawe, Gustav Becker Clockwork

Art Nouveau Table Clock by Christian Ferdinand Morawe, Gustav Becker Clockwork

Located in Berlin, DE

Art Nouveau table clock, Gustav Becker clockwork, designed by Christian Ferdinand Morawe This exquisite table clock comes from the Art Nouveau era and is characterized by its artis...

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19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Ball Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Paul Frankl Skyscraper Art Deco Bakelite Telechron Clock
Paul Frankl Skyscraper Art Deco Bakelite Telechron Clock

Paul Frankl Skyscraper Art Deco Bakelite Telechron Clock

By Paul Frankl

Located in Chicago, IL

Beautiful Period Art Deco Bakelite Telechron Clock in the manner of Paul Frankl As Found Condition. Missing the glass lens. the metal piece in front is loose. Most importantly, Waln...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Ball Clocks

Materials

Bakelite

A Magnificent Pair of French Royal Paintings "Aurora and Diana" "Night and Day"
A Magnificent Pair of French Royal Paintings "Aurora and Diana" "Night and Day"

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 ...

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18th Century Antique Ball Clocks

Materials

Oil

"Art Deco Clock in Chinese Manner", Gübelin Clock w/ Red Hardstone Finial
"Art Deco Clock in Chinese Manner", Gübelin Clock w/ Red Hardstone Finial

"Art Deco Clock in Chinese Manner", Gübelin Clock w/ Red Hardstone Finial

$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 ...

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1920s Swiss Art Deco Antique Ball Clocks

Materials

Marble

French Crystal Ship Chandelier
French Crystal Ship Chandelier

French Crystal Ship Chandelier

$9,800

H 28 in W 28 in D 10.5 in

French Crystal Ship Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

A circa 1950's French crystal ship chandelier with 4 interior lights. Measurements: Height:28" Width:28" Depth:10.5"

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1950s French Antique Ball Clocks

Materials

Crystal

Art Nouveau Conifer Clock by Joself Kratina
Art Nouveau Conifer Clock by Joself Kratina

Art Nouveau Conifer Clock by Joself Kratina

$14,900

H 15.5 in W 9.5 in D 6.75 in

Art Nouveau Conifer Clock by Joself Kratina

By Josef Kratnia

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Czech artist Josef Kratina lived in Paris for several years and was a student of Auguste Rodin. He lived in New York from around 1907 onwards. Note: We highly recommend shipping thr...

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Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Antique Ball Clocks

Materials

Brass

Federal Giltwood Banjo Clock
Federal Giltwood Banjo Clock

Federal Giltwood Banjo Clock

$2,450

H 29.25 in W 10 in D 4 in

Federal Giltwood Banjo Clock

Located in Essex, MA

Typical form with white enamel dial and reverse painted waist and pendulum door. With key and pendulum.

Category

1820s American Federal Antique Ball Clocks

Materials

Brass

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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
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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, 2022
    Although 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Antique 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, 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 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 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
    Yes, 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.