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Mantle Mantel Table Chiming Clock Paws Feet Empire, Austria, Vienna
Mantle Mantel Table Chiming Clock Paws Feet Empire, Austria, Vienna

Mantle Mantel Table Chiming Clock Paws Feet Empire, Austria, Vienna

By Viennese Manufactory

Located in Vienna, AT

Viennese mantle / mantel / table chiming clock Empire style  Date of manufacture: circa 1810

Category

1810s Austrian Empire Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Brass

Art Deco J. Brandmann of Berlin Long Case Chiming Clock, Circa 1930s
Art Deco J. Brandmann of Berlin Long Case Chiming Clock, Circa 1930s

Art Deco J. Brandmann of Berlin Long Case Chiming Clock, Circa 1930s

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A striking Art Deco J. Brandmann grandfather clock, crafted circa 1930s, showcasing the elegance

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Burl

19th Century Grand Tour Style Mantel Clock
19th Century Grand Tour Style Mantel Clock

19th Century Grand Tour Style Mantel Clock

Located in Brighton, Sussex

figures. An eight day chiming clock movement.  

Category

19th Century French Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

Louis XVI Style Marble and Ormolu Mantel Clock, 19th Century
Louis XVI Style Marble and Ormolu Mantel Clock, 19th Century

Louis XVI Style Marble and Ormolu Mantel Clock, 19th Century

Located in Brighton, Sussex

either side of the eight day duration, chiming clock, mounted by a pair of gilded ormolu Doves, raised on

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Gustavian Revival Wall Clock
Gustavian Revival Wall Clock

Gustavian Revival Wall Clock

Located in New York, NY

A gilded chiming clock, popular in the early 20th century when taste reverted to all things

Category

1920s Swedish Neoclassical Revival Antique Chime Clocks

Large 19th Century French Boulle Inlaid Mantel Clock
Large 19th Century French Boulle Inlaid Mantel Clock

Large 19th Century French Boulle Inlaid Mantel Clock

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Brighton, Sussex

to the top, scrolling brass inlaid decoration to the whole, the eight day duration chiming clock

Category

19th Century French Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Brass

Gustavian Revival Nautical Clock
Gustavian Revival Nautical Clock

Gustavian Revival Nautical Clock

Located in New York, NY

A gilded chiming clock, popular in the early 20th century when taste reverted to all things

Category

1920s Swedish Neoclassical Revival Antique Chime Clocks

Vienna Biedermeier Mantel Table Clock Alabaster Columns Cherub Blacksmith
Vienna Biedermeier Mantel Table Clock Alabaster Columns Cherub Blacksmith

Vienna Biedermeier Mantel Table Clock Alabaster Columns Cherub Blacksmith

By Viennese Manufactory

Located in Vienna, AT

Viennese Gorgeous mantle (Mantel) / table chiming clock, having alabaster columns. Explanation

Category

1830s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Alabaster, Brass, Enamel, Ormolu

Tiffany & Co. Antique Victorian Bronze Ornately Cast Figural Wall Clock
Tiffany & Co. Antique Victorian Bronze Ornately Cast Figural Wall Clock

Tiffany & Co. Antique Victorian Bronze Ornately Cast Figural Wall Clock

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

of finely detailed leaf and vine motif decorations. The French chiming clock movement has been

Category

Mid-19th Century French High Victorian Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Smith's of Enfield, London Chiming Wall Clock
Smith's of Enfield, London Chiming Wall Clock

Smith's of Enfield, London Chiming Wall Clock

By Smiths English Clock Systems

Located in London, GB

This is a charming wall clock made in Enfield, London in the early 20th century. It works

Category

1910s British Edwardian Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique New Haven Clock Co Carved Walnut 8 Day Chiming Mantel Shelf Clock 511
Antique New Haven Clock Co Carved Walnut 8 Day Chiming Mantel Shelf Clock 511

Antique New Haven Clock Co Carved Walnut 8 Day Chiming Mantel Shelf Clock 511

By New Haven Clock Company

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique New Haven Clock Company 8 day striking mantel clock model number 511 with carved walnut

Category

1880s Victorian Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Glass, Walnut, Paint

circa 1920 Seth Thomas 4 Bell Sonora Chime Burl Walnut Mantle Clock
circa 1920 Seth Thomas 4 Bell Sonora Chime Burl Walnut Mantle Clock

circa 1920 Seth Thomas 4 Bell Sonora Chime Burl Walnut Mantle Clock

By Seth Thomas Clock Company

Located in Danville, CA

circa 1920 Seth Thomas 4 Bell Sonora Chime burl walnut mantle clock Made around 1920 by American

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Brass

Antique Edwardian Chiming Mantel Clock
Antique Edwardian Chiming Mantel Clock

Antique Edwardian Chiming Mantel Clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Superb Antique Edwardian Chiming Mantel Clock in a stunning inlaid rosewood case, having a brass

Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Brass

19th Century Longcase Clock Chiming on Bells
19th Century Longcase Clock Chiming on Bells

19th Century Longcase Clock Chiming on Bells

Located in London, GB

Quarters is the most common name for a melody used by a set of clock bells to chime on each quarter hour

Category

19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Art Nouveau Chiming Skeleton Clock
Art Nouveau Chiming Skeleton Clock

Art Nouveau Chiming Skeleton Clock

Located in Folkestone, GB

A fine quality Art Nouveau, steeple shaped skeleton clock raised on four pillars with a chain

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Marble, Brass

19th Century English, Westminster Chiming Mantel Clock
19th Century English, Westminster Chiming Mantel Clock

19th Century English, Westminster Chiming Mantel Clock

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very impressive 19th century English ebonized and gilded ormolu mantel clock, having a three

Category

19th Century English Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Early 20th Century Westminster Chime Mahogany Bracket Clock
Early 20th Century Westminster Chime Mahogany Bracket Clock

Early 20th Century Westminster Chime Mahogany Bracket Clock

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Elegant mahogany cased bracket clock with beveled glass front. The clock, with German movement with

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Early 1900s German Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Brass

Rare Large Hermle German Bauhaus Wooden Mantle Clock with Chimes
Rare Large Hermle German Bauhaus Wooden Mantle Clock with Chimes

Rare Large Hermle German Bauhaus Wooden Mantle Clock with Chimes

By Franz Hermle

Located in Leicester, GB

Stunning large Bauhaus mantle clock by Franz Hermle German clock makers. This clock has a stunning

Category

Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Enamel

Antique German Victorian Mahogany Westminster Kienzle Bracket Mantel Clock
Antique German Victorian Mahogany Westminster Kienzle Bracket Mantel Clock

Antique German Victorian Mahogany Westminster Kienzle Bracket Mantel Clock

By Kienzle Clocks

Located in Dayton, OH

wilkinsburg, PA. Clock is functional / chimes. Dimensions: 11.75" x 8" x 18" (Width x Depth x Height)

Category

Early 20th Century Neoclassical Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Antique E. Ingraham Chiming 8 Day Ebonized Faux Marble Lion Mantel Clock
Antique E. Ingraham Chiming 8 Day Ebonized Faux Marble Lion Mantel Clock

Antique E. Ingraham Chiming 8 Day Ebonized Faux Marble Lion Mantel Clock

By Ingraham

Located in Dayton, OH

Late 19th century ebonized mantel shelf clock by The E. Ingraham Company. 8 Day, Half Hour Strike

Category

Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Brass

Antique Sessions Neoclassical Figure with Lyre Key Wound Mantel Clock 18"
Antique Sessions Neoclassical Figure with Lyre Key Wound Mantel Clock 18"

Antique Sessions Neoclassical Figure with Lyre Key Wound Mantel Clock 18"

By Sessions

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Victorian Sessions Clock Company key wound, chiming mantel clock. Black lacquered wood

Category

Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Brass

Swedish 19th Century Standing Floor Clock
Swedish 19th Century Standing Floor Clock

Swedish 19th Century Standing Floor 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

Glass, Wood

Swedish 19th Century Painted Wood Clock with Scroll Feet
Swedish 19th Century Painted Wood Clock with Scroll Feet

Swedish 19th Century Painted Wood Clock with Scroll Feet

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

Glass, Wood

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

Mid-19th Century Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Wood

French 19th Century Bronze & Marble Mantel Clock Set
French 19th Century Bronze & Marble Mantel Clock Set

French 19th Century Bronze & Marble Mantel Clock Set

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A captivating three-piece mantel clock, from 19th century France, crafted in Siena marble and gilt

Category

19th Century French Empire Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Vintage Early 20th Century Tiffany & Co. Mahogany Shelf Clock
Vintage Early 20th Century Tiffany & Co. Mahogany Shelf Clock

Vintage Early 20th Century Tiffany & Co. Mahogany Shelf Clock

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Bronx, NY

rhythm (slow/fast) and chimes are positioned at the upper corners of the face. The clock case is solid

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Gilt Mantel Clock by L. Charpentier
19th Century French Gilt Mantel Clock by L. Charpentier

19th Century French Gilt Mantel Clock by L. Charpentier

By Lemerle Charpentier 1

Located in Brighton, Sussex

Belgian marble case with an eight day duration clock that chimes on the hour and half hour, gilded ormolu

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

German Aesthetic Movement Carved, Gilt and Ebonized Walnut Mantel Clock
German Aesthetic Movement Carved, Gilt and Ebonized Walnut Mantel Clock

German Aesthetic Movement Carved, Gilt and Ebonized Walnut Mantel Clock

Located in Big Flats, NY

unmarked, elements of Black Forrest, clock works and chimes on the hour and half-hour, 19th century

Category

19th Century German Aesthetic Movement Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Enamel

Antique Ansonia Regulator Schoolhouse Gus Jones Watchmakers Wall Clock 32"
Antique Ansonia Regulator Schoolhouse Gus Jones Watchmakers Wall Clock 32"

Antique Ansonia Regulator Schoolhouse Gus Jones Watchmakers Wall Clock 32"

Located in Dayton, OH

Early 20th century Ansonia Regulator key wound, chiming wall clock. Schoolhouse style mahogany case

Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Antique French Tortoiseshell & Brass Inlaid Boulle Ormolu 8 Day Clock Paris 1880
Antique French Tortoiseshell & Brass Inlaid Boulle Ormolu 8 Day Clock Paris 1880

Antique French Tortoiseshell & Brass Inlaid Boulle Ormolu 8 Day Clock Paris 1880

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Portland, OR

brass bob & the winding key is present, the clock chimes the hours on a mellow sounding gong and be

Category

1880s French Louis XVI Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

19th Century Swiss German Carved Black Forest Wall Clock with French Mechanism
19th Century Swiss German Carved Black Forest Wall Clock with French Mechanism

19th Century Swiss German Carved Black Forest Wall Clock with French Mechanism

Located in Madrid, ES

keyholes, one for the clock spring and one for the chime. The original key is included. Though the

Category

Late 19th Century German Black Forest Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Antique French Samuel Marti Et Cie Crystal Regulator Mantel Clock, dtd 1889
Antique French Samuel Marti Et Cie Crystal Regulator Mantel Clock, dtd 1889

Antique French Samuel Marti Et Cie Crystal Regulator Mantel Clock, dtd 1889

By Samuel Marti

Located in Big Flats, NY

; (Samuel Marti, works) and "H&H" (Harris and Harrington, chime), dtd 1889. Clock is in

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Antique Hand Carved Arts & Crafts Wall Clock with Grape and Blackberry Branches
Antique Hand Carved Arts & Crafts Wall Clock with Grape and Blackberry Branches

Antique Hand Carved Arts & Crafts Wall Clock with Grape and Blackberry Branches

Located in Lisse, NL

condition. This perfect working antique clock comes with an eight day clock mechanism, a chime mechanism

Category

Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Metal, Brass, Iron

A.P. Ryborg Loushult Grandfather Clock, circa 1830
A.P. Ryborg Loushult Grandfather Clock, circa 1830

A.P. Ryborg Loushult Grandfather Clock, circa 1830

Located in Opole, PL

An antique grandfather clock, circa 1830. The clock chimes every half an hour (a single beat in

Category

1830s Swedish Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Swedish Clock with Carved Floral Bonnet
19th Century Swedish Clock with Carved Floral Bonnet

19th Century Swedish Clock with Carved Floral Bonnet

Located in Atlanta, GA

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

Category

19th Century Swedish Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Metal

Swedish 19th Century Tall Floor Clock with Carved Crest
Swedish 19th Century Tall Floor Clock with Carved Crest

Swedish 19th Century Tall Floor Clock with Carved Crest

Located in Atlanta, GA

A central Swedish 19th century long-case floor clock. This antique floor clock from central Sweden

Category

19th Century Swedish Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Metal

Mora Clock Swedish Antique White Gold, Early 1800s, Gustavian
Mora Clock Swedish Antique White Gold, Early 1800s, Gustavian

Mora Clock Swedish Antique White Gold, Early 1800s, Gustavian

Located in Lewes, England

and paint distressing found in clocks of this age. We will fit a battery chiming mechanism to the

Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Wood

Swedish Mora Clock Gustavian Grey Green Early 1800s Antique
Swedish Mora Clock Gustavian Grey Green Early 1800s Antique

Swedish Mora Clock Gustavian Grey Green Early 1800s Antique

Located in Lewes, England

of this age. We will fit a battery chiming mechanism to the clock for you as the original

Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Early Victorian Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Pine

19th c. French Morbier Clock or Tall Case Movement
19th c. French Morbier Clock or Tall Case Movement

19th c. French Morbier Clock or Tall Case Movement

Located in Winter Park, FL

clock. Chimes on the hour and two minutes after and once on the half. The dimensions of the frame is

Category

Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Brass

Swedish, 19th Century Painted/Scraped Wood Fryksdahl Floor Longcase Clock
Swedish, 19th Century Painted/Scraped Wood Fryksdahl Floor Longcase Clock

Swedish, 19th Century Painted/Scraped Wood Fryksdahl Floor Longcase Clock

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 Gustavian Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Glass, Wood

19th Century Swedish Painted Wood Blue Floor Clock, circa 1820s
19th Century Swedish Painted Wood Blue Floor Clock, circa 1820s

19th Century Swedish Painted Wood Blue Floor Clock, circa 1820s

Located in Atlanta, GA

A 19th century Swedish painted wood floor clock. This antique clock from Sweden features a raised

Category

19th Century Swedish Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Metal

Mora Clock Swedish Blue Tall Early 1800s Antique Painted 245cm
Mora Clock Swedish Blue Tall Early 1800s Antique Painted 245cm

Mora Clock Swedish Blue Tall Early 1800s Antique Painted 245cm

Located in Lewes, England

plinth compared to other clocks of this genre. We will fit a battery chiming mechanism to the clock

Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Swedish Grandfather Clock with Original Blue Color
Early 19th Century Swedish Grandfather Clock with Original Blue Color

Early 19th Century Swedish Grandfather Clock with Original Blue Color

Located in Atlanta, GA

An early 19th century Swedish grandfather clock scraped to its original blue color. This antique

Category

19th Century Swedish Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Wood, Glass

Swedish White Mora Clock Antique Carved Tall Grandfather 1800s Gustavian
Swedish White Mora Clock Antique Carved Tall Grandfather 1800s Gustavian

Swedish White Mora Clock Antique Carved Tall Grandfather 1800s Gustavian

Located in Lewes, England

its age and has the usual wood movement found in clocks of this age. We will fit a battery chiming

Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Early Victorian Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Pine

Swedish 19th Century Painted Wood Mora Clock of Light Grey Color
Swedish 19th Century Painted Wood Mora Clock of Light Grey Color

Swedish 19th Century Painted Wood Mora Clock of Light Grey Color

Located in Atlanta, GA

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