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Exceptional Swedish Mora Floor Clock w/Original Metal Face, 19th Century
Exceptional Swedish Mora Floor Clock w/Original Metal Face, 19th Century

Exceptional Swedish Mora Floor Clock w/Original Metal Face, 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

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

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19th Century Swedish Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Glass, Wood

Swedish Mora Clock Antique Green Gold Early 1800s Urn Top, 1800s
Swedish Mora Clock Antique Green Gold Early 1800s Urn Top, 1800s

Swedish Mora Clock Antique Green Gold Early 1800s Urn Top, 1800s

Located in Lewes, England

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

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Early 19th Century Swedish Early Victorian Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Pine

Antique Swedish Fryksdahl Grandfather Clock w/Shapely Body in Blue Hues
Antique Swedish Fryksdahl Grandfather Clock w/Shapely Body in Blue Hues

Antique Swedish Fryksdahl Grandfather Clock w/Shapely Body in Blue Hues

Located in Atlanta, GA

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

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19th Century Swedish Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Wood

Antique Georgian Tall Case 8 Day Grandfather Clock Joseph Thompson of Whitehaven
Antique Georgian Tall Case 8 Day Grandfather Clock Joseph Thompson of Whitehaven

Antique Georgian Tall Case 8 Day Grandfather Clock Joseph Thompson of Whitehaven

By John Thompson

Located in Portland, OR

the hours on a mellow sounding bell, the clock chime can be silenced by not winding the chime arbor

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1820s English Georgian Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Ebony, Mahogany, Satinwood

Swedish Mora Clock Black and Gold Patina and Detail Handpainted, 19th Century
Swedish Mora Clock Black and Gold Patina and Detail Handpainted, 19th Century

Swedish Mora Clock Black and Gold Patina and Detail Handpainted, 19th Century

Located in Lewes, England

Rare example of a tall & highly decorative, 1800s antique Swedish mora clock with beautiful hand

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Early 19th Century Swedish Early Victorian Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Pine

19th Century Swedish Fryksdahl Floor Clock in Blue W/Floral Carved Crest
19th Century Swedish Fryksdahl Floor Clock in Blue W/Floral Carved Crest

19th Century Swedish Fryksdahl Floor Clock in Blue W/Floral Carved Crest

Located in Atlanta, GA

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

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19th Century Swedish Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Glass, Wood

Mora Swedish Clock from the 19th Century in Very Light Blue Grey Color
Mora Swedish Clock from the 19th Century in Very Light Blue Grey Color

Mora Swedish Clock from the 19th Century in Very Light Blue Grey Color

Located in Atlanta, GA

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

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19th Century Swedish Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Glass, Wood

AWN Pugin, Possibly Designed for the Princess Chambers at Palace of Westminster.
AWN Pugin, Possibly Designed for the Princess Chambers at Palace of Westminster.

AWN Pugin, Possibly Designed for the Princess Chambers at Palace of Westminster.

By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin

Located in London, GB

. A quarter chiming triple fusee bracket clock with carved florets and gilded details. This superb

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1850s English Gothic Revival Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Oak

Antique English Chiming Clock
Antique English Chiming Clock

Antique English Chiming Clock

Located in New York, NY

Antique nickel and brass English horseshoe-shaped chiming clock with stirrups and chains circa 1880

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19th Century English Antique Chime Clocks

Chippendale Mahogany Longcase clock by J.J, Elliot
Chippendale Mahogany Longcase clock by J.J, Elliot

Chippendale Mahogany Longcase clock by J.J, Elliot

Located in Mobile, AL

Bell Chime clock made by J. J. Elliott of London, England. Clock is in a 96 inch Mahogany Longcase

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19th Century English Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Oak Westminster Chime Bracket Clock
Oak Westminster Chime Bracket Clock

Oak Westminster Chime Bracket Clock

Located in Buckinghamshire, GB

A well proportioned bracket/mantel clock dating to the Edwardian/George V period. It has a solid

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Early 20th Century Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Oak

Oak Westminster Chime Grandmother Clock
Oak Westminster Chime Grandmother Clock

Oak Westminster Chime Grandmother Clock

Located in Buckinghamshire, GB

A small, traditional 18th Century style Grandmother clock. It has a break arch top hood, and a long

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Early 20th Century English Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Oak

Mahogany Westminster Chime Grandmother Clock
Mahogany Westminster Chime Grandmother Clock

Mahogany Westminster Chime Grandmother Clock

Located in Buckinghamshire, GB

A small solid mahogany grandmother clock. It has a swept arch top, with chamfered corners and a

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Early 20th Century German Antique Chime Clocks

Edwardian Triple Chime Longcase Clock
Edwardian Triple Chime Longcase Clock

Edwardian Triple Chime Longcase Clock

Located in Buckinghamshire, GB

A good quality Edwardian solid mahogany musical longcase clock. The case is in an 18th Century

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Early 20th Century German Antique Chime Clocks

Solid Oak Westminster Chime Grandmother Clock
Solid Oak Westminster Chime Grandmother Clock

Solid Oak Westminster Chime Grandmother Clock

Located in Buckinghamshire, GB

quarters and hours. It is fitted with a chime/silent feature. If you would like a video clip of this clock

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Early 20th Century British Antique Chime Clocks

Junghans Westminster Chime Bracket Clock
Junghans Westminster Chime Bracket Clock

Junghans Westminster Chime Bracket Clock

By Junghans Uhren GmbH

Located in Paradise Point, Queensland

Junghans Westminster Chime bracket clock, oak case, Germany, circa 1910, Chimes on the quarters

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1910s German Arts and Crafts Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Oak

Westminster Chime Napoleon Hat Mantel Clock
Westminster Chime Napoleon Hat Mantel Clock

Westminster Chime Napoleon Hat Mantel Clock

Located in Buckinghamshire, GB

A good quality early 20th century mantel clock in the shape of a Napoleons hat. It has an oak case

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Early 20th Century English Antique Chime Clocks

Burr Walnut Chiming Bracket Clock by Garrard
Burr Walnut Chiming Bracket Clock by Garrard

Burr Walnut Chiming Bracket Clock by Garrard

Located in Buckinghamshire, GB

) chimes. This is a very well proportioned and good quality bracket clock in the 18th century style, made

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Early 20th Century English Antique Chime Clocks

Black Chinoiserie Chiming Pagoda Clock, French Movement, circa 1880
Black Chinoiserie Chiming Pagoda Clock, French Movement, circa 1880

Black Chinoiserie Chiming Pagoda Clock, French Movement, circa 1880

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

et Cie, the well regarded French maker. The clock chimes the hours and half hours on a bell

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Late 19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Wood

Big English Bracket Clock with Eight Chiming Bells
Big English Bracket Clock with Eight Chiming Bells

Big English Bracket Clock with Eight Chiming Bells

By Payne and Co. 1

Located in Wingene, BE

a chime on eight bells. Clock is in running condition with all parts working as should be.

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19th Century English Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Brass

German Lenzkirch Burr Walnut Bracket Clock, circa 1880
German Lenzkirch Burr Walnut Bracket Clock, circa 1880

German Lenzkirch Burr Walnut Bracket Clock, circa 1880

By Lenzkirch

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

A fine quality quarter chiming burr walnut Lenzkirch bracket clock, late 19th century. Lenzkirch

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Late 19th Century German Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Walnut

Baroque Mantel Clock with Chimes by Georg Erh. Finely, Germany, circa 1740
Baroque Mantel Clock with Chimes by Georg Erh. Finely, Germany, circa 1740

Baroque Mantel Clock with Chimes by Georg Erh. Finely, Germany, circa 1740

Located in Vienna, AT

Signed on plate and dial: “Georg Erh. Finely Kiel.“ Height: 51 cm, width: 32 cm, depth: 22 cm, duration: 8 days. Ebonised wooden case, partly gilt, with fire-gilt brass mounts, m...

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1740s German Baroque Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Brass

Carved Mahogany Westminster Chime Grandfather Clock J.E. Caldwell
Carved Mahogany Westminster Chime Grandfather Clock J.E. Caldwell

Carved Mahogany Westminster Chime Grandfather Clock J.E. Caldwell

By J.E. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A beautifully carved mahogany grandfather clock, with a broken arch pediment top and finials

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Late 19th Century American Classical Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

French Wall Clock / Cartel Clock
French Wall Clock / Cartel Clock

French Wall Clock / Cartel Clock

Located in San Francisco, CA

, swags and pendants are pure neoclassical. The chime is light and pleasant. Clock runs and is in good

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Swedish Mora Clock
Swedish Mora Clock

Swedish Mora Clock

Located in Hudson, NY

clock which chimes.

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18th Century and Earlier Swedish Antique Chime Clocks

Mahogany Granddaughter Clock
Mahogany Granddaughter Clock

Mahogany Granddaughter Clock

Located in Buckinghamshire, GB

facility to silence the chime. If you would like a video clip of this clock ticking and chiming please

Category

Early 20th Century German Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Austrian Clock
19th Century Austrian Clock

19th Century Austrian Clock

Located in New York, NY

19th Century Biedermeier, Ebonized Clock,It Chimes on the Quarter Hour, Push the Button on Top to

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19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Chime Clocks

Reduced American Tudor clock
Reduced American Tudor clock

Reduced American Tudor clock

Located in Scarsdale, NY

by a clock maker. The clock chimes. The face is has a moon. The brass and face are in excellent

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Early 20th Century American Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Brass, Metal

French bronze mantle clock
French bronze mantle clock

French bronze mantle clock

Located in San Francisco, CA

Ornate gilded bronze mantle clock, from France, likely from the mid-19th century. With lovely chime

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19th Century French Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Louis XVI Portico Clock
Louis XVI Portico Clock

Louis XVI Portico Clock

Located in Charleston, SC

/> Dial is in Roman Numerals and marked A Paris. Clock chimes on the hour and the half hour and is

Category

18th Century and Earlier French Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Elegant Swedish  Tall Painted Clock
Elegant Swedish  Tall Painted Clock

Elegant Swedish Tall Painted Clock

Located in San Francisco, CA

A Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Painted 8 day clock. Great chime. Runs well.

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19th Century Swedish Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Wood, Paint

Edwardian Oak Ting Tang Bracket Clock
Edwardian Oak Ting Tang Bracket Clock

Edwardian Oak Ting Tang Bracket Clock

By Junghans Uhren GmbH

Located in Buckinghamshire, GB

of Wurtemburg. If you would like to hear this clock chime, please email us for a video clip.

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Early 20th Century German Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Oak

Gilded Bronze and Porcenlain Mantel Clock
Gilded Bronze and Porcenlain Mantel Clock

Gilded Bronze and Porcenlain Mantel Clock

Located in Great Barrington, MA

A Louis XVI style mantel clock. Chimes on the hour and half hour. Winds once a week. Very

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19th Century French Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Early  18th Century Mora Clock in Red Paint
Early  18th Century Mora Clock in Red Paint

Early 18th Century Mora Clock in Red Paint

Located in Sheffield, MA

freshly cleaned and adjusted with missing parts hand-fabricated. The clock chimes the hour and the half

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18th Century and Earlier Swedish Antique Chime Clocks

Signed Unusual 19th Century Antique Swedish Long Case Clock
Signed Unusual 19th Century Antique Swedish Long Case Clock

Signed Unusual 19th Century Antique Swedish Long Case Clock

By Ekegren, Charlsham 1

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

with a curved top. The clock has been cleaned and is in working condition and has a lovely chime every

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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Wood

Antique French Art Deco Marble Mantle Mantel Clock Bird
Antique French Art Deco Marble Mantle Mantel Clock Bird

Antique French Art Deco Marble Mantle Mantel Clock Bird

Located in Newberry, SC

runs, clock strikes (if applicable), clock chimes (if applicable)), we typically test them again for 24

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Early 20th Century French Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Marble, Metal

Rare Louis XIV Style Bronze Ormolu Floor Cartel with Chime
Rare Louis XIV Style Bronze Ormolu Floor Cartel with Chime

Rare Louis XIV Style Bronze Ormolu Floor Cartel with Chime

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Rare Louis XIV style bronze ormolu floor Cartel with chime. Good working condition French Cartel

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Late 19th Century French Antique Chime Clocks

Light Oak Grandmother Clock
Light Oak Grandmother Clock

Light Oak Grandmother Clock

Located in Buckinghamshire, GB

A George V period Westminster chime grandmother clock, in an unusually light oak case. It has an

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Early 20th Century German Antique Chime Clocks

Antique French Brass Bell Clock Chiming Clocks, 19th Century
Antique French Brass Bell Clock Chiming Clocks, 19th Century

Antique French Brass Bell Clock Chiming Clocks, 19th Century

Located in Potters Bar, Herts

- Quirky and rare antique French clock in the shape of a bell. - All working and it chimes

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1890s Antique Chime Clocks

Westminster Bracket Clock
Westminster Bracket Clock

Westminster Bracket Clock

By Winterhalder and Hofmeier

Located in Chicago, IL

An extraordinary hand carved walnut Westminster, chiming bracket clock, signed on back of movement

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19th Century English Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Grandfather Clock
Art Deco Grandfather Clock

Art Deco Grandfather Clock

Located in London, GB

Art Deco grandfather clock, beautiful walnut cased clock with domed clock face. Westminster chime

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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Walnut

Large and Impressive 1890s Vacheron Constantin Museum Repeating Carriage Clock
Large and Impressive 1890s Vacheron Constantin Museum Repeating Carriage Clock

Large and Impressive 1890s Vacheron Constantin Museum Repeating Carriage Clock

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in New york, NY

sang and moved to entertain company with to complicated chiming clocks and pocketwatches. Each creation

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Late 19th Century Swiss Classical Greek Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Bronze

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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 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.