$1,250,000
Courting Couple at Midnight, Original cover for The Saturday Evening Post, 1919
By Norman Rockwell
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Rockwell’s signature humor and precision shine through: the young man’s yellow carnation and unruly cowlick, the woman’s adoring gaze, and the urgent chime of the finely carved cucko...
Canvas, Oil, Board
A Gold Automaton Quarter Repeater Hunter Pocket Watch C1896
By Unbranded
Located in Mayfair, London, London
The gongs are visible but the hammers are not. The watch chimes the hour and quarters clearly. The watch has been recently fully serviced.
Gold, 18k Gold
EARLY 19th CENTURY GOLDEN WALL CLOCK WITH MUSIC BOX
Located in Firenze, FI
The decorations, rich in garlands and intertwined plant motifs, add a touch of elegance. The watch has a chime that shows the hours, half hours and three quarters on a black backgrou...
Brass
$3,304Sale Price / set|20% Off
Unique French-Style Mantel Clock With Candelabras, Early 20th Century
Located in Opole, PL
The clock is in working order, recently serviced by a watchmaker, and chimes full hours and half-hours. The visible signature "Fabrique D'Horlogerie Paris" and the serial number 305 ...
Brass
The Bridge of Sighs, Venice, by Walter Henry Sweet & John Shapland
By John Shapland
Located in Middletown, NY
It is said that if you manage to kiss your lover while gliding under the bridge on gondola at sunset, to the sound of chiming bells of St Mark’s Square, you will be granted eternal l...
Handmade Paper, Laid Paper, Etching, Engraving
Portal clock Vienna around 1825 with integrated musical mechanism Signed: A.O.
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Its 1/4 hour beat and hourly chime make it a reliable timekeeper, while the extra beat infuses a touch of uniqueness and complexity.
Alabaster, Metal
French 19th Century Bronze & Marble Mantel Clock Set
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
No key is present but the clock will chime if provoked. Please view the detailed images to see the current condition.
Marble, Bronze
A Swedish Fryksdahl Clock Circa 1831 w/ Reed Textured Belly & Swag Carved Apron
Located in Atlanta, GA
The original hands are too heavy to carry the quartz movement, so they would be changed to black hands, similar in style. The clock would then chime (the chime can be turned off even...
Glass, Wood
EARLY 19th CENTURY VIENNESE EMPIRE CLOCK
Located in Firenze, FI
This piece is equipped with four windings and a spring-loaded chime, capable of signaling the quarters, half hours and hours, as well as an alarm function.
Bronze
19th C. Swedish Grandfather Clock with it's Original Face & Warm Color Palette
Located in Atlanta, GA
The original hands are too heavy to carry the quartz movement, so they would be changed to black hands, similar in style. The clock would then chime (the chime can be turned off even...
Glass, Wood
$4,295
Swedish Mora Clock
Located in Hollywood, FL
You have a choice of chimes, a volume nob, a Switch that will not let it ring at night and a turn OFF the chime switch.
Pine
19th Century Napoleon III French Wall Clock
Located in Winter Park, FL
In working condition with ten day movement, chiming on the hour and once on the half hour. Case has been cleaned and refinished.
Brass
Longines Chronograph Minute Repeater 18K Gold Pocket Watch, Extract from Archive
By Longines
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Repeater pocket watches come in three types: the quarter repeater, the five-minute repeater and at the pinnacle sits the minute repeater, considered the finest of all. It precise...
18k Gold
19th Century Swedish Wood Floor Clock with Lovely Carved Dentil Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
The original hands are too heavy to carry the quartz movement, so they would be changed to black hands, similar in style. The clock would then chime (the chime can be turned off even...
Metal
19th Century French Tall Case Clock or Horloge De Parquet
Located in Winter Park, FL
The 19th century Morbier movement has been added to fit the case and it is in working condition keeping a good time. Chimes on the hour and once on the half. New Pendulum.
Walnut
Swedish Long-Case 19th Century Clock with Original Face and Movement
Located in Atlanta, GA
The original hands are too heavy to carry the quartz movement, so they would be changed to black hands, similar in style. The clock would then chime (the chime can be turned off even...
Wood
Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock w/Original Metal Face & Movement, Circa 1830's
Located in Atlanta, GA
The original hands are too heavy to carry the quartz movement, so they would be changed to black hands, similar in style. The clock would then chime (the chime can be turned off even...
Metal
$1,276Sale Price|20% Off
Henry Lepaute Coat of Arm Shield Wall Clock
By Henry Lepaute
Located in Guaynabo, PR
A metal key is included for the time and chime winds. Lepaute maternal uncles were Royal Clockmakers to the French King on 1750’s.
Brass
Johann Berthelsen, Times Sq, Period Oil Painting of New York City 1883-1972
By Johann Berthelsen, 1883-1972
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
"Hey, I'll do it," Lee chimed in. He was about 19 at that time in the 1950s.
Oil
18th C. Swedish Wood Clock with Linear Profile and Triangular Crest
Located in Atlanta, GA
The original hands are too heavy to carry the quartz movement, so they would be changed to black hands, similar in style. The clock would then chime (the chime can be turned off even...
Wood
19th Century Grand Tour Influenced Mantel Clock
Located in Brighton, Sussex
The white enamel dial clock face with roman numerals. an eight day duration movement that chimes on the hour and half hour. Measures: 61cm(24") high.
Siena Marble, Bronze
Antique Georgian Long Case Grandfather Clock Higgs & Evans London Spanish Market
By Robert and Peter Higgs of London
Located in Portland, OR
To the interior is a repeater string that can be pulled to chime the most recent hour, the clock with the original weights & brass bob pendulum, winding key is also present.
Brass, Bronze, Ormolu
Pair Meissen Style Creamware Dishes 18th Century England Hand Painted Circa 1780
Located in Katonah, NY
A young child holding a pinwheel looks up and points towards a group of chimes while an older boy stands close by. At the far right, we see another boy seated with a parrot on his arm.
Creamware
$80,037 / set
Large Louis XVI Style Gilded Clock Garniture
Located in Brighton, Sussex
The enamel clock face with an eight day duration movement that chimes on the hour and half hour.
Ormolu
Rare Vintage "Rolly Dolly" Musical Toy; Germany, Circa 1895
Located in Incline Village, NV
I'm not sure of the actual thematic genesis of this character but aside from the excellent condition, what separates this from other similar Roly Poly's, is the fact that there is a ...
Composition
Patek Philippe Rare Gold Quarter Repeater Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1880s
By Patek Philippe
Located in Mayfair, London, London
The polished steel hammers being visable and chiming the hours and quarters clearly. This rare and early quarter striking repeater was retailed by H.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fryksdahl Swedish Clock from Värmland, 19th Century with Nicely Carved Crest
Located in Atlanta, GA
The original hands are too heavy to carry the quartz movement, so they would be changed to black hands, similar in style. The clock would then chime (the chime can be turned off even...
Wood
Antique French White Marble Bronze Clock Set Candelabras, Pradier, circa 1870
By Susse Freres
Located in Austin, TX
Clock movement is in working condition with a delicate chime every half hour, original key and pendulum.
Marble, Bronze
Japanese Lacquer Accessories Box, Tebako, Brocade Design, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
They consist of flaming pearls, double lozenges, corals, ruyi scepters, ingots, stone chimes, rhinoceros horns, and double coins.
Softwood, Lacquer
$1,595Sale Price|20% Off
Lenzkirch Mantel Clock in Walnut Case, Early 20th Century
By Lenzkirch
Located in Opole, PL
Clocks from this series often featured high-quality mechanisms, frequently equipped with a chime function. Over time, the Lenzkirch company underwent various ownership changes, gain...
Walnut
A Huguenin & Sons. A Gold Calendar Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch C1890
Located in Mayfair, London, London
The gongs and the polished steel hammers are visable and chime clearly when the repeater mechanism is activated.
18k Gold
Antique Oak Case Clock /European
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Has an 8 day movement and chimes. Dial is enameled and Brass ring. Pendulum is inside.
Oak
Large 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock Set
Located in Brighton, Sussex
The clock having a wonderful gilded ormolu semi-nude figure standing above the eight day duration chiming movement. White onyx and champlevé enamel mounts and raised on gilded ormolu...
Onyx, Enamel, Ormolu
Fernando Wehrle Silver& Rose Gold Keyless Lever Minute Repeater Open Face Pocket
Located in Mayfair, London, London
The shop no longer exists. This is a fine Chiming pocket watch which would complement one's collection.
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
MID 19thCENTURY TRIPTYRY CLOCK AND CANDLESTICKS
Located in Firenze, FI
The watch has a weekly winding, with hour and half hour chime, the disc can be opened. It also features a steel foil suspension, decorated with a figured solar disk.
Marble, Bronze
Schwab Loeillet. A Gold Hunter Minute Repeater Calendar Chronograph Pocket watch
Located in Mayfair, London, London
The hammers and gongs are fully visible chiming the hours, quarters and minutes clearly.
18k Gold
19th Century French Boulle Mantel Clock
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
The enamel roman numerals to the clock face, an eight day chiming movement. A sunburst pendulum and gilded ormolu mounts.
Brass
1920's Antique Chinese Art Deco Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
With its deep indigo blue field, it evokes the velvet hush of twilight skies over Peking’s imperial rooftops, a stillness pierced only by the whisper of silk robes and the distant ch...
Wool
Antique Georgian Scottish Orkney Island Tall Case 8 day Grandfather Clock 1810
Located in Portland, OR
The chapter ring with both Roman & Arabic numerals in black, there is a secondary calendar ring and also a seconds dial, the twin winding arbors are for time & strike, the clock chim...
Brass
Antique American Bronze Bracket Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
Caldwell Company of Philadelphia, circa 1890s 8 day movement with hour and half hour chime. French paste jeweling and Mercury pendulum.
Bronze, Steel
Northern Swedish Floor Clock with Nicely Carved Accents, Early 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
The original hands are too heavy to carry the quartz movement, so they would be changed to black hands, similar in style. The clock would then chime (the chime can be turned off even...
Glass, Wood
French 19th Century Mantle Clock
Located in Brighton, Sussex
Having urns and a cherub above the eight day clock that chimes on the hour and half hour. Supported by monopodia figures to either side of the tapering enamel panel and raised on a s...
Enamel, Ormolu
Barbedienne French Mantel Clock, circa 1890
By F. Barbedienne Foundry
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An eight day duration movement that chimes on the hour and half hour.
Ormolu
Swedish 19th C. Mora Longcase Clock w/it's Original Metal Face, Hands & Movement
Located in Atlanta, GA
The original hands are too heavy to carry the quartz movement, so they would be changed to black hands, similar in style. The clock would then chime (the chime can be turned off even...
Glass, Wood
French Early 19th Century Marble and Ormolu Quarter Strike Clock with Sundial
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
With a very intricate movement, including a crown wheel escapement and machinery striking on the back panel. A remarkable double chime at every quarter with three chimes at the 3rd q...
Marble, Ormolu
$556Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Tea Calling Bell, Japanese, Brass, Silver Plate, Decorative, Circa 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
A Japanese, brass and silver plate decorative chime, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.
Silver Plate, Brass
French Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock, 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th century French gilded ormolu mantel clock, having Sevres style porcelain panels, depicting a romantic scene, a gilded ormolu urn with swags above the clock f...
Ormolu
Army & Navy Gold Half Hunter Minute Repeater Pocket Watch C1882
Located in Mayfair, London, London
The hammers and gongs can not be seen but the watch has a beautiful chime. The Army & Navy Store was located in Queen Victoria Street.
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Chinoiserie Decorated Mantel Clock, Peerless
By Peerless
Located in Norwich, GB
Ting-Tang striking on the quarters and chiming the hours on two coiled gongs. The backplate marked M.B, P18 for Peerless and numbered 48991 c.1910 ‘Peerless’ was the trade name used ...
Fruitwood
18th Century Swedish Painted Wood Clock with Scalloped Base and Original Paint
Located in Atlanta, GA
The original hands are too heavy to carry the quartz movement, so they would be changed to black hands, similar in style. The clock would then chime (the chime can be turned off even...
Wood
French Deniere Bronze & Marble Figural Mantel Clock
Located in San Francisco, CA
White Enamel Dial w/ Roman Numeral Hour Markers & Arabic Numeral Minute numbers. Single Chime Movement This Piece is Heavy you will need 1 Strong person or 2 People to move and ...
Marble, Bronze
Palace Size Louis XVI Style Dore, Patinated Bronze Carrara Marble Figural Clock
Located in New York, NY
In good working order, professionally serviced by a top London specialist. Chimes on the hour and half hour. Height: 27 inches Width: 22 inches Depth: 10 inches Dial: 5.5 inches Plea...
Carrara Marble, Bronze, Enamel
19th Century Swedish Mora Clock with Scalloped Crown and Teardrop Belly
Located in Atlanta, GA
The original hands are too heavy to carry the quartz movement, so they would be changed to black hands, similar in style. The clock would then chime (the chime can be turned off even...
Wood
Authentic Engine Order Telegraph
Located in Norwell, MA
Mounted on a spun wooden base. No chimes. Measures: 51” H x 12” W x 6” D.
Brass
$19,871Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Revolving Mantel Clock
Located in Brighton, Sussex
The eight day duration movement that chimes on the hour and half hour. The pedestal supporting the urn clock and the plinth beneath each having Sevres style porcelain plaques with a ...
Ormolu
LeCoultre Minute Repeater Chronograph in 18 Karat Gold with Royal Belgian Proven
Located in Boston, MA
The chronograph starts, stops, and resets properly. The chime sounds beautifully with a powerful resonating sound, and the repeating mechanism works flawlessly.
Gold
Classical French Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock, 19th Century
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th century French Louis XVI style gilded ormolu and marble mantel clock, depicting a mother and child after harvesting above an eight day duration chiming clock...
Marble, Ormolu
Exceptional Antique French Bronze Clock 1860-1890s
Located in Media, PA
The internal of the mechanism is as-is, it does chime but that is the most we know of the mechanics.
Bronze
18th C. Swedish Mora Floor Clock with Unique Square-Shaped Head
Located in Atlanta, GA
The original hands are too heavy to carry the quartz movement, so they would be changed to black hands, similar in style. The clock would then chime (the chime can be turned off even...
Wood
19th Century French Boulle Mantel Clock
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th century French Boulle inlaid mantel clock having wonderful classical brass inlay to the tortoiseshell ground, a gilded ormolu finial of Boudica above the eig...
Brass
A sophisticated clock design, whether it’s a desk clock, mantel clock or large wall clock for your living room, is a decorative object to be admired in your home as much as it is a necessary functional element. This is part of the reason clocks make such superb collectibles. Given the versatility of these treasured fixtures — they’ve long been made in a range of shapes, sizes and styles — a clock can prove integral to your own particular interior decor.
Antique and vintage clocks can whisk us back to the 18th and 19th centuries. When most people think of antique clocks, they imagine an Art Deco Bakelite tabletop clock or wall clock, named for the revolutionary synthetic plastic, Bakelite, of which they’re made, or a stately antique grandfather clock. But the art of clock-making goes way back, transcending continents and encompassing an entire range of design styles and technologies. In short, there are many kinds of clocks depending on your needs.
A variety of wall clocks can be found on 1stDibs. A large antique hand-carved walnut wall clock is best suited to a big room and a flat background given what will likely be outwardly sculptural features, while Georgian grandfather clocks, or longcase clocks, will help welcome rainswept guests into your entryway or foyer. An interactive cuckoo clock, large or small, is guaranteed to bring outsize personality to your living room or dining room. For conversation pieces of a similar breed, mid-century modern enthusiasts go for the curious Ball clock, the first of more than 150 clock models conceived in the studio of legendary architect and designer George Nelson.
Minimalist contemporary clocks and books pair nicely on a shelf, but an eye-catching vintage mantel clock can add balance to your home library while drawing attention to your art and design books and other decorative objects. Ormolu clocks dating from the Louis XVI period, designed in the neoclassical style, are often profusely ornate, featuring architectural flourishes and rich naturalistic details. Rococo-style mantel clocks of Meissen porcelain or porcelain originating from manufacturers in cities such as Limoges, France, during the 18th and 19th centuries, exude an air of imperial elegance on your shelves or side tables and can help give your desk a 19th-century upgrade.
On 1stDibs, find a range of extraordinary antique and vintage clocks today.
The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.
The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.
It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.