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Antique Architectural Design Classical Revival Clock Set with American Mechanism
By Ansonia Clock Company
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and wonderfully architectural clock with mechanism by Ansonia Clock Co. of New York.
If you
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Early 20th Century European Classical Roman Mantel Clocks
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Gold Leaf
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H 14.5 in W 15.75 in D 6.1 in
Antique Wall Clock Made In Oak By Junghans From 1920s
By Junghans Uhren GmbH
Located in Lejre, DK
Antique wall clock from the 1920s, manufactured by Junghans in oak.
Dimensions: H:95cm W:39cm D
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Vintage 1920s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Oak
Antique Wall Clock Made In Walnut By Junghans From 1920s
By Junghans Uhren GmbH
Located in Lejre, DK
Antique wall clock from the 1920s, manufactured by Junghans in walnut.
Dimensions: H:75cm W:40cm D
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Vintage 1920s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Walnut
Antique 1920s Public Iron Wall Clock With Hand-Painted Dial, Industrial Style
Located in Vienna, AT
An antique 14.5 inches diameter wall clock from the 1920s, manufactured by clockmaker Franz Klameth
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Vintage 1920s Art Nouveau Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal, Iron
Antique 1920s Train Station Wall Clock, Brillie, Industrial Style
By Brillie
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This antique 66cm diameter wall clock comes from France and was made around 1920s, it was
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Vintage 1920s French Industrial Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal
Antique Oak Case Clock /European
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A well made Clock with Wooden case and Inlaid shell design. Has an 8 day movement and chimes. Dial
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Vintage 1920s French Arts and Crafts Mantel Clocks
Materials
Oak
Antique German FMS Mauthe Vienna Regulator Carved Walnut DRP Wall Clock 35"
By Mauthe
Located in Dayton, OH
1920s German Mauthe Wall Clock. Features a tall case made from walnut with turned columns, ornate
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Vintage 1920s Wall Clocks
Materials
Walnut
Carmine Clock Made In Light Mahogany From 1920s
Located in Lejre, DK
This antique carmine-colored clock, made from light mahogany with intarsia, dates back to the 1920s
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Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Mechanical Billiard Clock in Oak with Timer by P. O. Pedersen Copenhagen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Museum's piece: mechanical clock for 3-cushions billiard. Its is made from oak that has patinated
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Wall Clocks
Materials
Oak
H 12.6 in W 11.42 in D 3.94 in
Antique French Art Deco Figural Bronze Girl W Orb Marble Desk Mantel Clock
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique circa 1920s Art Deco chiming mantel / desk clock by Besle Auxerre, crafted of several
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 13.75 in W 3.75 in D 15.25 in
Louis XVI Style Bronze Mantle Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique 1920s Louis XVI style bronze & crystal mantle clock from a Palm Beach estate.
Note: Inside
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Rare Art Deco Mantel Clock with Polar Bear & Penguin Sculptures By Fournier
Located in Lisse, NL
, large and sculptural antique clock to grace your living space then this striking specimen (no pun
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Materials
Onyx, Marble, Metal, Brass
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H 12.2 in W 29.6 in D 7.9 in
Large Gilt Bronze Portico Clock, Restoration Period
By Lepine
Located in Paris, FR
Large gilt bronze portico regulator clock from the Restauration period. It takes the form of an
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Antique 1820s French Restauration Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Late 19th Century French Beautifully Ornate Brass Freestanding Mantel Clock
Located in Atlanta, GA
antique French clock is exquisitely decorated on all sides, it has an overall scrolling foliage, acanthus
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Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 18 in W 10.5 in D 5.5 in
Art Deco Gilt Bronze & Marble Mantel Clock w. Sphinx & Pharaohs Egyptian Revival
Located in Lisse, NL
Large and stunningly figural Egyptian style marble clock garniture, circa 1920.
If you are looking
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Metal, Gold Leaf, Bronze
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H 26.3 in W 14.4 in D 5.5 in
Pure Art Deco, Marvelous Design & Warm Color Nutwood Mantle / Desk / Table Clock
Located in Lisse, NL
and looked after from the day it was handcrafted. This perfect working antique clock comes with an
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass
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H 8 in W 16.75 in D 7.25 in
Antique Miniature French Marble Case Art Deco Desk Clock with Second Hand Dial
Located in Danville, CA
1920s vintage Miniature French marble case Art Deco clock with second hand dial
Here is a French
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Vintage 1920s French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Marble, Brass
H 3.63 in W 6 in D 2 in
Grand Art Deco Marble Table or Mantel Clock Set w. Gilt Brass, Bronze and Onyx
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning marble clock with gilt wine leafs, grape bunch and more.
To us, this French antique
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Brass, Metal
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H 12.2 in W 13.6 in D 5.3 in
20th Century French Art Deco Bronze Ormolu Desk Clock
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
gives off. The clock is in good antique condition with minor light surface scratches metal as to be
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20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Nautical Brass Ship's Clock, Barometer & Bell Grouping
By Chelsea Clock
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique nautical brass ship's clock and barometer were made by the Chelsea Clock Company of
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
1920's Elgin Gold-Filled Decagon Open Face Pocket Watch, Size 12S
By Elgin
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Beautiful antique Elgin pocket watch with off-white dial including blue hands and dedicated second
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Antique 14k Gold Enamel Decorated Pendant Pocket Watches
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight 17.8 grams.
The enamels on the clock were restored again
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Vintage 1920s European Art Nouveau Pocket Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Enamel
Antique British Liberty's of London Arts and Crafts Magazine / Paper Rack
By Liberty of London
Located in High Wycombe, GB
three storey archway over the Northern entrance to the Kingly Street mall that houses the Liberty Clock
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Vintage 1920s English Arts and Crafts Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Hardwood
H 28.35 in W 24.81 in D 9.85 in
Antique 14 Karat Tri-Colored Gold Cameo Brooch Pendant
Located in Wallkill, NY
green gold. Delicate Floral bows are at 12, 3, 6 and 9 O'clock. Has a bale so that you can use this as
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Vintage 1920s Pendant Necklaces
Materials
14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Pair of Antique Gothic Console Tables and Mirrors from Manchester Town Hall
Located in Southall, GB
A pair of antique Gothic console tables and mirrors from Manchester Town Hall, dated 1920s. This
Category
Vintage 1920s English Gothic Console Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver Dartboard Presentation Trophy
By James Dixon & Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, unusual antique George V English sterling silver Art Deco
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique 20th Century Vellum Overnight Case By Royal Doulton c.1920
By Royal Doulton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique 20th-century English suitcase crafted from luxurious vellum, accompanied by a compact
Category
20th Century British Other Trunks and Luggage
Materials
Silk
Art Deco Jaeger Le Coultre 14K Gold Watch Case
Located in New York, NY
An antique 1920s 14K yellow gold wristwatch case by Jaeger LeCoultre. Art Deco geometrical design
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Art Deco Hermès Paris "Ric et Rac" Dogs Car Mascot / Hood Ornament. Pol Rab 1920
By Pol Rab, Hermès
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Hermès Paris "Ric et Rac" Dogs Car Mascot / Hood Ornament. Pol Rab 1920´s.
Pol RAB (1898
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
H 5.32 in W 3.15 in D 2.76 in
Cartier Art Deco, 18K Powder, Lipstick 4.365 Oz. Auction Prices exceeded $35000
By Cartier
Located in Soquel, CA
Object from Cartier Paris, 1920-1925, .750-18KT yellow gold, carved antique Jade, 30 Ceylon sapphires
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Jade, Gold
H 2.07 in W 2.07 in D 0.32 in
Platinum Diamond Interchangeable Gemstone Art Deco Clip Brooch Arnold Ostertag
By Ostertag
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
. Comes in original box!
Ostertag was founded in the 1920’s by Swiss-born Arnold Ostertag, who opened his
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Onyx, Quartz, Tourmaline, Platinum
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H 1.3 in W 1.38 in
20th Century Cockatoo Solid Silver & Porcelain Claret Jug, Asprey & Co c.1912
By Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early-20th Century English solid silver and mounted on Spode Copeland's China novelty wine
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Antique 19th Century British Other Barware
Materials
Silver
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H 12.21 in W 6.3 in D 4.34 in
Jar, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1900, Sign: Argentor
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
as frames , clocks , electric lamps , vases and flower holders. Of particular importance were the so
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Pitchers
Materials
Metal
2 Crane Bird Material, Bronze and Marble Sign, Susse Freres, France, 1900
By Susse Freres
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
and clocks, collaborating with several French sculptors to produce refined designs. The company
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 21.66 in W 7.88 in D 10.24 in
Frank Dobson Modern Drawing Female Nude
By Frank Dobson
Located in Roma, IT
before on the market, comes from an important European private collection and is beautified by an antique
Category
Vintage 1930s British Modern Paintings
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Medida :1920, Car Sculpture in wood Sign: Argentor wien
By Argentor of Vienna
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
manufactured , but also home furnishings such as frames , clocks , electric lamps , vases and flower holders
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Wood
French Antique Art Deco Mantle Clock Set Spelter Figurine 1920s Marble Urns
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
Gorgeous French Art Deco clock set and garniture.
Original antique set we date to the 1920s.
Main
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Antique Gold Plated and Enamel 8 Days Desk / Travel Clock by Liberty London
Located in London, Nottinghill
This beautiful antique gold gilt and enamel hand winding desk / travel clock is in good working
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Vintage 1920s British Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks
Materials
Brass
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H 3.5 in W 2.5 in D 1 in
European Art Deco Oak Wood Table Clock, circa 1920
Located in Valencia, Spain
This is a European Art Deco table clock made of oak from the 1920s.
Its fabulous detail of
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Oak
Pair of Antique Gothic Console Tables and Mirrors from Manchester Town Hall
Located in London, GB
A pair of antique Gothic console tables and mirrors from Manchester Town Hall, dated 1920s. This
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Vintage 1920s English Gothic Console Tables
Materials
Wood, Glass
Fine/Detailed Gilded Antique B&H Cast Polo Players on Horseback Antique Bookends
Located in Brunswick, ME
Antique
Bradley and Hubbard
Matching Pair
Colonial era Polo Players on Horseback
Very fine
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Early 20th Century American Bookends
Materials
Iron
H 5.75 in W 4.25 in D 3 in
Antique Turn of Century Ivory Sex Netsuke (Bonerific)
Located in Brunswick, ME
Antique
Bradley and Hubbard
Very fine details
Lovely patina
Brass/Heavy
New Green Felt
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Early 20th Century Paperweights
Materials
Brass
Antique Marine Chronometer by Dobbie McInnis, Glasgow, circa 1920
Located in Norwich, Norfolk
this chronometer are original and in good condition, the movement (in line with all clocks offered for
Category
Vintage 1920s English Other Nautical Objects
Materials
Wood
"R. Vernet-Bonfort - Galerie 65 Cannes" Original Vintage Exhibition Poster
By Robert Vernet-Bonfort
Located in Boston, MA
painterly still life of a flower vase, antique clock and lamp.
Vernet-Bonfort is a prominent French
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1960s Modern Prints and Multiples
Materials
Lithograph
Bradley Hubbard B&H Gold/Gilded Bookends Federal Neoclassical Building w/Columns
Located in Brunswick, ME
Antique
Bradley and Hubbard
Two matching bookends
Neoclassical design of a federal building
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Early 20th Century American Paperweights
Materials
Iron
H 3.5 in W 5 in D 1.25 in
Antique Brass and Metal Candelabra Clock Set
Located in Stamford, CT
A fine French Clock and Candelabra set. All depicting Cherubs supporting the central pieces
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Early 20th Century French Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Large Industrial Antique French Clock Face
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Vintage French clock face in white, blue and black. Lovely elegant black Roman numerals. Super
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Antique Early 19th Century French Other Wall Clocks
Materials
Iron
1920s Stunning Art Deco Marble Mantle Clock Garniture
Located in London, GB
An exquisite original antique marble Art Deco mantle clock with a pair of garnitures, circa 1920 in
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Chrome
Antique French Gilt Bronze Boudoir Clock
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A lovely original antique French gilt bronze clock, beautifully modelled in the Baroque style and
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Antique 19th Century French Baroque Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Large Early Antique Industrial Metal Gents of Leicester Wall Clock, c.1920
By Gents of Leicester
Located in London, GB
A large early industrial clock from renowned electrical manufacturers Gents of Leicester, circa
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Vintage 1920s English Industrial Wall Clocks
Materials
Steel
Japy Frères Sèvres Porcelain and Ormolu Antique French Clock
By Japy Frères, John Bennett
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
manufactured clocks and also retailed clocks and imported from France. By the late 1920s the shop had been sold
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
Huge Original Art Nouveau circa 1889 Cold Painted Bronzed Clock by Seth Thomas
By Seth Thomas Clock Company
Located in GB
1800 and up until about the 1920’s clock manufacturing in the United States was very big business
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Antique 1880s French Art Nouveau Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
H 21.26 in W 13 in D 9.06 in
Rare Antique George Kuehl German Black Forest Figural Walnut Cuckoo Clock
Located in Dayton, OH
operated into the 1920's. They were a major importer to the U.S. of all kind of clocks from Germany
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Early 20th Century Black Forest Wall Clocks
Materials
Walnut
C. 1900s Antique Bronze, Renaissance Style, Gothic, Ornate, 33 Ins Wall Clock!
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous C. 1900s Antique Bronze, Renaissance Style, Gothic, Ornate, 33 Ins Wall Clock!
Antique
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20th Century Unknown Renaissance Wall Clocks
Materials
Bronze
H 33 in W 12 in D 3.5 in
Antique French Four Glass Crystal Regulator Clock Set in Onyx and Ormolu
By Japy Frères
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
firm became one of the most famous clock designers of the 1920s. They were particularly known for their
Category
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
Art Deco HAU Mantel Clock
Located in Vienna, AT
This antique HAU Hamburg Amerikanische Uhrenfabrik Art deco mantel clock was designed between the
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Art Deco HAU Mantel Clock
By Junghans Uhren GmbH
Located in Vienna, AT
This antique HAU Hamburg Amerikanische Uhrenfabrik Art deco mantel clock was designed between the
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Materials
Nutwood, Softwood
Lecoultre 1920 Travel Pendant Desk Clock Sterling Silver with Guilloche Enamel
By LeCoultre & Cie 1
Located in Miami, FL
, manufactured in Switzerland by the company of Antoine LeCoultre back in the 1920. This exceptional clock can be
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
H 1.18 in W 1.14 in D 1.65 in
Lecoultre 1920 Travel Pendant Desk Clock Sterling Silver with Guilloche Enamel
By LeCoultre & Cie 1
Located in Miami, FL
, manufactured in Switzerland by the company of Antoine LeCoultre back in the 1920. This exceptional clock can be
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
H 1.18 in W 1.14 in D 1.65 in
Gubelin 1925 Art Deco Guilloché Enameled Boudoir Desk Clock In .935 Sterling
By Gubelin
Located in Miami, FL
Art deco miniature boudoir desk clock made by Gübelin.
Fabulous miniature desk clock, created in
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks
Materials
Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
H 2.09 in W 1.34 in D 2 in
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There is a range of antique clock 1920s for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique clock 1920s — often made from metal, wood and silver — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of antique clock 1920s available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique clock 1920s bearing Art Deco or Art Nouveau hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made antique clock 1920s over the years, but those made by Cartier, I.W.C. Schaffhausen and J. Oswald Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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Antique clock 1920s can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $861, while the lowest priced sells for $125 and the highest can go for as much as $43,255.
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- What do I wear to a 1920s party?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023To a 1920s party, you can wear a short fringed or beaded flapper dress, layers of long beaded or pearl necklaces, elbow-length gloves and a feathered headband. Another option is to wear an off-white men's suit. Shop a selection of vintage apparel on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022In the 1920s, flappers often wore straight, fitted dresses with plunging necklines and knee-length hems. Fringe was a common embellishment used at the time. Flappers also sported pumps and opted for bras and lingerie instead of corsets for undergarments. Shop a variety of vintage clothing on 1stDibs.
- What is 1920s furniture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024What 1920s furniture is called depends on its style. However, the most prominent design style of the decade was Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship. Art Deco furniture often featured bold geometric lines, floral forms, shimmering mirrored finishes, sleek metal accents, and the use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Art Deco furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024The clothing style in the 1920s that most people think of first is the flapper style. Women who dressed in this style sported loose-fitting, short dresses, often outfitted with drop waists and fringe. Small cloche hats and headbands were signature accessories of the flapper look. During the decade, pleated tennis skirts and cardigan sweater sets left the courts and became staples of some women's everyday styles. For men, soft collars replaced stiff, starched ones, and simple single and double-button suit jackets worn without waistcoats became trendy. Trousers also took on a new shape with wider-cut legs, and Oxford bags gained popularity. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of 1920s apparel and accessories.
- What are 1920s dresses called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The iconic dresses from the 1920s are called flapper dresses. This name comes from the term flapper, which was used to describe young women during the period who enjoyed personal fulfillment and independence in American cities, particularly as they gained the right to vote and enjoy other freedoms previously reserved for men. Flappers danced at jazz clubs and upended most societal restrictions placed on women at the time, and fashion statements typically attributed to flappers included short “bob” haircuts, higher hemlines and other then-audacious style choices. Find a selection of flapper dresses on 1stDibs.
- What era is 1920s jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023What era 1920s jewelry is depends on its design. Most people associate this decade with the Art Deco movement, which took inspiration from eclectic sources like Cubism, ancient Egypt and Native American, African and Asian motifs. However, some pieces produced during the 1920s are more in line with the style trends of earlier periods, such as Art Nouveau, Edwardian and Victorian. Explore a diverse assortment of 1920s jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023In the 1920s, fashionable colors included jewel tones. Fashion, jewelry, furniture and decorative objects often featured jade green, deep reds, amethyst purple, dusty mustard yellow and peacock blue. Find a range of 1920s-era jewelry and fashion on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023In the 1920s, brides often wore tubular-shaped slip dresses with a beaded tunic over top. Hemlines usually fell just below the knee or to the ankle, and many gowns had dropped waists. For headwear, brides often showed off veils attached to cloche or flapper-style headbands. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of wedding dresses from some of the world’s top boutiques.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Check 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.
- How can I spot an antique clock?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To 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, 2021An 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 27, 2024To 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023The type of tile that was used in the 1920s was primarily ceramic. Many shapes were available, including basketweave, penny round, pinwheel, square and subway. Hexagon tiles, however, which are still on trend, have been in use in bathrooms since at least the early 1900s. The choice of hexagonal tiles is believed to have been tied to cleanliness, as the small pieces could stand up to aggressive cleaning and could be easily replaced if needed. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of tiles from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Flapper dresses from the 1920s came in a range of colors, although darker hues such as black and navy were immensely popular. Flapper dresses were cut with straight and slim silhouettes, were typically knee-length and had a lower neckline. They were often made from silk chiffon and featured beaded details. You’ll find a selection of 1920s flapper dresses from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023To 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 ExpertNovember 21, 2023In the 1920s, engagement rings still looked like rings but were representative of a diverse range of styles and influences. Art Deco diamond ring designs took inspiration from the contemporary Cubist movement as well as from ancient Egypt – a revival sparked by the opening of King Tut’s tomb in 1922. Native American, African and Asian motifs also inspired jewelry pieces. Diamonds in square and rectangular shapes incorporating angular steps – like emerald cuts, Asscher cuts and baguettes – were set against black onyx, rubies, sapphires and emeralds to create color-blocking effects. Platinum, 18-karat gold, 14-karat white gold and sterling silver were some of the favored metals of the decade. Find a wide range of Art Deco engagement rings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025Coco Chanel was considered one of the leading fashion designers in the 1920s and ’30s in Paris. The first Chanel shop was established in 1910 on rue Cambon by the young milliner Gabrielle Chanel, who had picked up the nickname “Coco” while working as a club singer. The boutique drew the attention of the Parisian fashion elite, who popularized her wide-brimmed Chanel Modes hats. Soon, she added a sportswear store in the Normandy resort town of Deauville, where Coco set the tone for her defining sense of style — traditionally masculine garments reimagined for feminine shapes, made from simple jersey fabric. Effortless and elegant, Chanel's designs promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by complicated layers of fabric and cumbersome corsets. She followed this success with a couture house, opened in 1915 in Biarritz. In 1926, Chanel introduced her first little black dress, reclaiming a color that had once been reserved for mourning and working-class women. That same decade, she debuted her perfume, Chanel No. 5, as well as the Chanel suit with a fitted skirt, inspired by the boxy lines of men’s clothing and employing a sporty tweed. During the 1920s, she also unveiled the predecessor for the 2.55 Flap bag, which remains one of Chanel's most popular offerings. Shop a large selection of Chanel apparel, bags and accessories on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024Yes, 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.