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VINTAGE SEWILLS EST 1800 LIVERPOOL LONGCASE WALL CLOCK WiTH WESTMINSTER CHIME
VINTAGE SEWILLS EST 1800 LIVERPOOL LONGCASE WALL CLOCK WiTH WESTMINSTER CHIME

VINTAGE SEWILLS EST 1800 LIVERPOOL LONGCASE WALL CLOCK WiTH WESTMINSTER CHIME

By Sewill & Liverpool

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

longcase wall clock with Westminster chime Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Hardwood

Louis XIV Style Bronze Ormoulu French Floor Cartel with Chime
Louis XIV Style Bronze Ormoulu French Floor Cartel with Chime

Louis XIV Style Bronze Ormoulu French Floor Cartel with Chime

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vincenti . Restored in working condition. Clock All Original : Bronze Ormolu.

Category

19th Century French Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Bronze

1840 Antique Swedish Mora Clock Kurbits Folk Art Faux Wood Grain Roman Numeral
1840 Antique Swedish Mora Clock Kurbits Folk Art Faux Wood Grain Roman Numeral

1840 Antique Swedish Mora Clock Kurbits Folk Art Faux Wood Grain Roman Numeral

By Mora

Located in Lewes, England

battery chiming mechanism to the clock for you as the original mechanisms are very unreliable. We can do

Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Wood

English Mahogany Grandfather Long Case Clock with 5 Chimes and Moon Dial
English Mahogany Grandfather Long Case Clock with 5 Chimes and Moon Dial

English Mahogany Grandfather Long Case Clock with 5 Chimes and Moon Dial

Located in Houston, TX

Mahogany long case clock with barley twist carved wood columns on each side. Exquisite face in

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Jacques Mahogany and Glass Six Chime Tall Clock with Moon Phase, circa 1920
Jacques Mahogany and Glass Six Chime Tall Clock with Moon Phase, circa 1920

Jacques Mahogany and Glass Six Chime Tall Clock with Moon Phase, circa 1920

By Charles Jacques

Located in Milford, NH

A splendid mahogany six tubular chime tall case clock with moon phase by New York City clockmaker

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Metal

Antique Victorian Ansonia Cast Iron Bronze Lion Mantel Clock 14"
Antique Victorian Ansonia Cast Iron Bronze Lion Mantel Clock 14"

Antique Victorian Ansonia Cast Iron Bronze Lion Mantel Clock 14"

By Ansonia Clock Company

Located in Dayton, OH

Late 19th century Ansonia key wound, chiming mantel clock. Features a rectangular, black lacquered

Category

Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Cast Stone, Bronze

Swedish 19th Century Clock Also Known as a Mora Clock
Swedish 19th Century Clock Also Known as a Mora Clock

Swedish 19th Century Clock Also Known as a Mora Clock

Located in Atlanta, GA

changed to black hands, similar in style. The clock would then chime (the chime can be turned off even

Category

19th Century Swedish Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Wood

French Crystal Regulator Clock
French Crystal Regulator Clock

French Crystal Regulator Clock

Located in Petaluma, CA

perfect time; it is an 8 day clock. The beautiful chime rings on the hour and the half hour. The enamel

Category

Early 20th Century French Edwardian Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Brass

Hand-Carved German Grandfather Clock
Hand-Carved German Grandfather Clock

Hand-Carved German Grandfather Clock

Located in New York, NY

extra good German movements, time and strike, 8-day clock. Chimes each hour and strikes on the half hour

Category

19th Century German Antique Chime Clocks

19th Century, Iron and Bronze Clock
19th Century, Iron and Bronze Clock

19th Century, Iron and Bronze Clock

Located in Water Mill, NY

19th century iron and bronze clock. Works and chimes.

Category

19th Century French Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Iron, Bronze

French Empire Gilded Bronze Mantle Clock
French Empire Gilded Bronze Mantle Clock

French Empire Gilded Bronze Mantle Clock

Located in Essex, MA

Paris". 8 day movement. Clock chimes on the hour and half hour.

Category

19th Century French Antique Chime Clocks

French Country Grandfather Clock or Comtoise
French Country Grandfather Clock or Comtoise

French Country Grandfather Clock or Comtoise

Located in Winter Park, FL

A very decorative 7 day Comtoise or Tall case Clock, chimes on the hour and two minutes after, and

Category

19th Century Antique Chime Clocks

19th Century Fryksdahl Swedish Grandfather Clock
19th Century Fryksdahl Swedish Grandfather Clock

19th Century Fryksdahl Swedish Grandfather Clock

Located in Atlanta, GA

, so they would be changed to black hands, similar in style. The clock would then chime (the chime can

Category

19th Century Swedish Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Glass, Wood

Elegant 19th Century Fryksdahl Swedish Clock
Elegant 19th Century Fryksdahl Swedish Clock

Elegant 19th Century Fryksdahl Swedish Clock

Located in Atlanta, GA

, so they would be changed to black hands, similar in style. The clock would then chime (the chime can

Category

19th Century Swedish Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Wood

19th Century Tall Swedish Wooden Clock
19th Century Tall Swedish Wooden Clock

19th Century Tall Swedish Wooden Clock

Located in Atlanta, GA

quartz movement, so they would be changed to black hands, similar in style. The clock would then chime

Category

19th Century Swedish Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Wood

18th Century French Tall Case Clock
18th Century French Tall Case Clock

18th Century French Tall Case Clock

Located in Doylestown, PA

"Carantan" over brass back-plated embossed with a sunburst. The clock chimes on the hour and half hour and

Category

18th Century and Earlier French Antique Chime Clocks

Stunning Painted Blue Clock--19th Century, Swedish
Stunning Painted Blue Clock--19th Century, Swedish

Stunning Painted Blue Clock--19th Century, Swedish

Located in Atlanta, GA

in style. The clock would then chime (the chime can be turned off even though the sound is quite

Category

19th Century Swedish Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Wood

19th Century Black Fryksdahl Swedish Tall Clock
19th Century Black Fryksdahl Swedish Tall Clock

19th Century Black Fryksdahl Swedish Tall Clock

Located in Atlanta, GA

This is a 19th century Fryksdahl Swedish tall clock, which is sometimes referred to as a Mora clock

Category

19th Century Swedish Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Paint, Wood

19th Century Swedish White Colored Mora Clock
19th Century Swedish White Colored Mora Clock

19th Century Swedish White Colored Mora Clock

Located in Atlanta, GA

This exquisite Swedish 19th century white with a slight blue undertone clock is a lesson in

Category

19th Century Swedish Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Paint, Wood

19th Century Swedish Grandfather Clock of Grey Color
19th Century Swedish Grandfather Clock of Grey Color

19th Century Swedish Grandfather Clock of Grey Color

Located in Atlanta, GA

they would be changed to black hands, similar in style. The clock would then chime (the chime can be

Category

19th Century Swedish Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Paint, Wood

19th Century Swedish Blue Painted Tall Case Clock
19th Century Swedish Blue Painted Tall Case Clock

19th Century Swedish Blue Painted Tall Case Clock

Located in Atlanta, GA

changed to black hands, similar in style. The clock would then chime (the chime can be turned off even

Category

19th Century Swedish Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Wood, Fir

A 19th Century Swedish Pewter Ring Face Clock
A 19th Century Swedish Pewter Ring Face Clock

A 19th Century Swedish Pewter Ring Face Clock

Located in Atlanta, GA

hands, similar in style. The clock would then chime (the chime can be turned off even though the sound

Category

19th Century Swedish Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Swedish Clock with Sunburst Carvings
Early 19th Century Swedish Clock with Sunburst Carvings

Early 19th Century Swedish Clock with Sunburst Carvings

Located in Atlanta, GA

, so they would be changed to black hands, similar in style. The clock would then chime (the chime can

Category

19th Century Swedish Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Wood

A 19th Century Swedish Triangular Base Mora Clock
A 19th Century Swedish Triangular Base Mora Clock

A 19th Century Swedish Triangular Base Mora Clock

Located in Atlanta, GA

in style. The clock would then chime (the chime can be turned off even though the sound is quite

Category

19th Century Swedish Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Wood

Antique Inlaid Grandfather Clock, Eight Bells, Five Gongs
Antique Inlaid Grandfather Clock, Eight Bells, Five Gongs

Antique Inlaid Grandfather Clock, Eight Bells, Five Gongs

Located in London, GB

and chimes on eight bells and five gongs on each quarter hour. The clock also has a strike/silent as

Category

19th Century English Antique Chime Clocks

18th Century Danish Tall Case Clock, circa 1750
18th Century Danish Tall Case Clock, circa 1750

18th Century Danish Tall Case Clock, circa 1750

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

to the Royal Family of Denmark.18th century clock with etched dial and special music box type chimes

Category

18th Century and Earlier Danish Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Pine

Elegant Swedish 19th Century Blue-Grey Painted Wood Clock
Elegant Swedish 19th Century Blue-Grey Painted Wood Clock

Elegant Swedish 19th Century Blue-Grey Painted Wood Clock

Located in Atlanta, GA

. The clock would then chime (the chime can be turned off even though the sound is quite delightful). A

Category

19th Century Swedish Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Wood

Red Chinoiserie Mantel Clock
Red Chinoiserie Mantel Clock

Red Chinoiserie Mantel Clock

Located in Bradenton, FL

of clock stamped: "F. W. Elliott, LTD, Croydon, England, 7 (Seven) Jewels." This clock chimes on the

Category

Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Brass

19th Century Wooden Swedish Grandfather Clock with Carved Crown
19th Century Wooden Swedish Grandfather Clock with Carved Crown

19th Century Wooden Swedish Grandfather Clock with Carved Crown

Located in Atlanta, GA

they would be changed to black hands, similar in style. The clock would then chime (the chime can be

Category

19th Century Swedish Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Wood

Eight Day Musical and Quarter Chiming Long Case
Eight Day Musical and Quarter Chiming Long Case

Eight Day Musical and Quarter Chiming Long Case

Located in Cheshire, GB

Oak musical and quarter chiming long case clock, having arched silvered dial with Roman numerals

Category

Early 20th Century British Antique Chime Clocks

19th Century Swedish Painted Wood Clock Standing on Short Feet
19th Century Swedish Painted Wood Clock Standing on Short Feet

19th Century Swedish Painted Wood Clock Standing on Short Feet

Located in Atlanta, GA

clock would then chime (the chime can be turned off even though the sound is quite delightful.)

Category

19th Century Swedish Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Wood

Majestic 19th Century Tall Case Swedish Clock with Original Paint
Majestic 19th Century Tall Case Swedish Clock with Original Paint

Majestic 19th Century Tall Case Swedish Clock with Original Paint

Located in Atlanta, GA

style. The clock would then chime (the chime can be turned off even though the sound is quite delightful).

Category

19th Century Swedish Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Wood

Swedish 19th Century Painted Wood Tall Case Clock of Grey Color
Swedish 19th Century Painted Wood Tall Case Clock of Grey Color

Swedish 19th Century Painted Wood Tall Case Clock of Grey Color

Located in Atlanta, GA

in style. The clock would then chime (the chime can be turned off even though the sound is quite

Category

19th Century Swedish Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Glass, Fir

19th Century German Mantle Clock
19th Century German Mantle Clock

19th Century German Mantle Clock

Located in Evergreen, CO

unison with the chiming of the clock.     

Category

Mid-19th Century German Black Forest Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Wood

Skeleton Clock By James Condliff
Skeleton Clock By James Condliff

Skeleton Clock By James Condliff

Located in New Orleans, LA

elements found in Condliff's earlier series. This clock chimes on the hour and is equipped with a pendulum

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Brass

Moorish Mantel Clock by Tiffany & Co.
Moorish Mantel Clock by Tiffany & Co.

Moorish Mantel Clock by Tiffany & Co.

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New Orleans, LA

's face display the time, chime control, speed and chime selection while the clock itself runs with the

Category

Late 19th Century North American Moorish Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Gilt Metal Mantle Clock Lamp
Antique French Gilt Metal Mantle Clock Lamp

Antique French Gilt Metal Mantle Clock Lamp

Located in London, GB

are two wind up holes, so I believe there is a chimer. This clock dates to around the 1890 – 1910

Category

19th Century French Victorian Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Onyx

Beautifully Cast Brass and Porcelain Time Striking Clock
Beautifully Cast Brass and Porcelain Time Striking Clock

Beautifully Cast Brass and Porcelain Time Striking Clock

Located in Lambertville, NJ

mark of 1919. The clock strikes on the hour and half hour with a crisp and pleasant chime. The clock

Category

Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Revival Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Porcelain

Westminster Abbey Three Train Skeleton Clock by Evans
Westminster Abbey Three Train Skeleton Clock by Evans

Westminster Abbey Three Train Skeleton Clock by Evans

By William F. Evans of Handsworth

Located in New Orleans, LA

the skeleton clock. For this reason, skeleton clocks also rarely contain chimes or bells, with only a

Category

19th Century English Other Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany Mantle Clock and Stand French Marquetry Inlay
Tiffany Mantle Clock and Stand French Marquetry Inlay

Tiffany Mantle Clock and Stand French Marquetry Inlay

Located in Potters Bar, GB

that opens out Piece is circa 1910 and the clock chimes Intricate floral marquetry inlay on all

Category

1910s Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Other

French 19th Century Napoleon III Style Wall Clock
French 19th Century Napoleon III Style Wall Clock

French 19th Century Napoleon III Style Wall Clock

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

your interior. The clock chimes on the hour, 5 minutes after the hour, and once on the half hour. A

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Metal

Art Nouveau French Majolica Clock, Paris, circa 1880-1900
Art Nouveau French Majolica Clock, Paris, circa 1880-1900

Art Nouveau French Majolica Clock, Paris, circa 1880-1900

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

Art Nouveau French Majolica clock, Paris, circa 1880-1900, The clock is an 8 day cylinder movement

Category

Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Majolica

19th Century Gilt Bronze and Veined Marble Mantel Clock
19th Century Gilt Bronze and Veined Marble Mantel Clock

19th Century Gilt Bronze and Veined Marble Mantel Clock

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

hour and half-hour, resonating with a soft, clear chime. The clock’s rear reveals a polished brass

Category

19th Century French Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Large 19th Century Classical Bronze Mantel Clock, by Gautier, Paris
Large 19th Century Classical Bronze Mantel Clock, by Gautier, Paris

Large 19th Century Classical Bronze Mantel Clock, by Gautier, Paris

By Gautier A Paris

Located in Brighton, Sussex

, signed, Gautier, Paris, an eight day duration clock, chiming on the hour and half hour. Wonderful quality

Category

19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Breccia Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century Empire Thomire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock Pendule French
19th Century Empire Thomire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock Pendule French

19th Century Empire Thomire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock Pendule French

By Pierre-Philippe Thomire

Located in Wommelgem, VAN

with roman numerals, works and chimes perfectly. The clock movement is checked and cleaned by a

Category

Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Gold Plate, Bronze

Rosewood Grandfather Clock
Rosewood Grandfather Clock

Rosewood Grandfather Clock

Located in New Orleans, LA

quarter-hour chime, and the clock strikes on nine tubular bells with a choice of either Whittington or

Category

19th Century English Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate

18th Century French Mantel Clock Pendulum White Marble Ormolu Gold Gilded Bronze
18th Century French Mantel Clock Pendulum White Marble Ormolu Gold Gilded Bronze

18th Century French Mantel Clock Pendulum White Marble Ormolu Gold Gilded Bronze

By Jean-André Lepaute 1, Charles Cressent

Located in Wommelgem, VAN

pilasters bronze flowers. The clock works and chimes perfectly. All bronze is genuine pure yellow gold

Category

18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Mason & Sullivan West German School House Regulator 8 Day Wall Clock 21"
Mason & Sullivan West German School House Regulator 8 Day Wall Clock 21"

Mason & Sullivan West German School House Regulator 8 Day Wall Clock 21"

Located in Dayton, OH

Early to mid 20th century German Mason & Sullivan 8 day, key wound, chiming, school house regulator

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Swedish 19th Century Painted Wood Clock Commonly Called Mora Clock
Swedish 19th Century Painted Wood Clock Commonly Called Mora Clock

Swedish 19th Century Painted Wood Clock Commonly Called Mora Clock

Located in Atlanta, GA

changed to black hands, similar in style. The clock would then chime (the chime can be turned off even

Category

19th Century Swedish Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Glass, Wood

Swedish 19th Century Painted Wood Clock Also Called Mora Clock
Swedish 19th Century Painted Wood Clock Also Called Mora Clock

Swedish 19th Century Painted Wood Clock Also Called Mora Clock

Located in Atlanta, GA

, so they would be changed to black hands, similar in style. The clock would then chime (the chime can

Category

19th Century Swedish Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Glass, Wood

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Antique Chime Clocks For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique chime clocks available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique chime clocks was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and mahogany. There are all kinds of antique chime clocks available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique chime clocks to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, Georgian and Neoclassical antique chime clocks are of considerable interest. Antique chime clocks have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Viennese Manufactory, A. Caron and Arnold & Lewis are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Chime Clocks?

Antique chime clocks can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $6,271, while the lowest priced sells for $195 and the highest can go for as much as $53,000.

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 Chime Clocks
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The chime on a clock is the tune that it plays at specific time intervals. A clock may chime on the hour, or more frequently to mark shorter time increments. Shop for a variety of clocks from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A Westminster chime clock features a quartz clock movement, which electronically plays the “Westminster Quarters” / “Westminster Chimes” melody on the hour mark. A Westminster chime clock also plays a progressive melody to mark every quarter-hour. Westminster chime clocks are considered classic and timeless furnishings, made using high-quality wood and metals. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage Westminster chime clocks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The meaning of the chimes on a clock relates to time. At specific intervals, the chimes play a melody to let you know how much time has passed. Depending on the design, clock chimes may sound every 15, 30 or 60 minutes. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage clocks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A mechanical process is what makes a clock chime. The music roll pulls back a chime hammer, which then returns to its original position and hits a chime rod, or in certain cases, a steel tuned tube, as it rotates. The majority of chiming, weight-driven mechanical grandfather clocks have 12 hammers and rods. Find a collection of antique and vintage clocks on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To fix the chime on a mantel clock, take it to an experienced clock repair shop. A professional will have the knowledge and tools necessary to diagnose the problem with the chimes and make the necessary repairs. You'll find a range of mantel clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    A Westminster chime clock uses quartz movement to work the gears, to move pendulums and to play the popular melody everyone is fond of. The quartz movement electronically plays the melody that can be set to play on the hour, half an hour and quarter hour if desired. Find a wide range of antique, new and vintage clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    To get your grandfather clock to chime correctly, you must wait until the next hour count and note how many hours the clock chimes and then move the hour hand to the hour the clock chimed. Then you can reset the clock to the proper time.
    1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    You can get your grandfather clock to chime correctly in a few easy steps. Firstly, wait for the next hour to chime on the clock. After that, count how many hours your grandfather clock chimes. With your finger, move the hour hand to the number of the hour count, and reset the time clock to the correct time. If you don’t feel confident in trying this by yourself, get in touch with an antiques appraiser or related professional for help. Find a variety of grandfather clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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 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 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.