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Fine 19th century French ormolu mantel clock (pendule) by Leroy a Paris, c. 1825
Fine 19th century French ormolu mantel clock (pendule) by Leroy a Paris, c. 1825

Fine 19th century French ormolu mantel clock (pendule) by Leroy a Paris, c. 1825

By LeRoy

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

A most beautiful French ornolu mantel clock by Leroy à Paris A lovely French late Empire/early Charles X mantel clock with an ormolu case, c. 1825.

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Porcelain Panel Repeating Carriage Clock
Porcelain Panel Repeating Carriage Clock

Porcelain Panel Repeating Carriage Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

Porcelain Panel Repeating Carriage Clock Gilded case with porcelain panels featuring finely painted floral scenes, beaded decoration around the dial and decorative carrying handle.

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1880s French Victorian Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Brass

Empire Clock in the Form of a Classical Urn, by Maison Lepautre, circa 1825
Empire Clock in the Form of a Classical Urn, by Maison Lepautre, circa 1825

Empire Clock in the Form of a Classical Urn, by Maison Lepautre, circa 1825

By Pierre-Basile Lepaute

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

This elegant Empire style clock has a gilt bronze case in the form of a classical urn with swan neck handles and a winged cherub to the neck.

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Swedish Rococo Clock
18th Century Swedish Rococo Clock

18th Century Swedish Rococo Clock

Located in Allerum, SE

Unusually large 18th century Swedish tall case clock. Dry scraped and retouched with great patination. ca 1770 Sweden.

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18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Pine

Antique French Parquetry and Bronze Cartonnier Writing Desk with Clock
Antique French Parquetry and Bronze Cartonnier Writing Desk with Clock

Antique French Parquetry and Bronze Cartonnier Writing Desk with Clock

Located in London, GB

The writing section of oblong form with re-entrant corners, housing three frieze drawers and with a tooled brown leather top; the shouldered tapering legs dressed with imbricated bro...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Bronze

Antique Swedish Gustavian Longcase Clock
Antique Swedish Gustavian Longcase Clock

Antique Swedish Gustavian Longcase Clock

Located in Kramfors, SE

Antique gustavian long case clock in painted pine from Sweden. The clock has a hand carved decor in wood with older paint from the late 1800s.

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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Pine

18th Century German Grandfather Clock
18th Century German Grandfather Clock

18th Century German Grandfather Clock

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Mid 18th century walnut wood framed German 8-Day Grandfather clock. The tall case clock featured a dark walnut case with flared base, hood with half-columns and turned finials.

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1750s German Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Brass

Quality antique Victorian brass carriage clock
Quality antique Victorian brass carriage clock

Quality antique Victorian brass carriage clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Quality antique Victorian brass carriage clock having a quality brass case with bevelled glass, a white enamel dial with the original black spade hands and Roman numerals with a qual...

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19th Century Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Brass

Quality antique Victorian brass carriage clock
Quality antique Victorian brass carriage clock

Quality antique Victorian brass carriage clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Quality antique Victorian brass carriage clock, having a quality brass carriage clock with a brass case with bevelled edges and a shaped carrying handle to the top, having a white en...

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19th Century Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Brass

Victorian Gilded Striking Carriage Clock
Victorian Gilded Striking Carriage Clock

Victorian Gilded Striking Carriage Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

Victorian gilded striking carriage clock Victorian carriage clock in a fine gilded case standing on a raised base with dentil moulding and resting on outswept pad feet, reeded pil...

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19th Century French Victorian Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Brass

Victorian Champleve Carriage Clock with Alarm
Victorian Champleve Carriage Clock with Alarm

Victorian Champleve Carriage Clock with Alarm

Located in Norwich, GB

Victorian brass cased carriage clock with champleve decoration to the front, sides, rear of the case and carrying handle with bevelled glasses throughout.

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1890s French Victorian Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Brass

One Piece Engraved Repeating Carriage Clock
One Piece Engraved Repeating Carriage Clock

One Piece Engraved Repeating Carriage Clock

Located in Amersham, GB

This clock still has its original Moroccan leather carrying case.

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1850s French Victorian Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Steel, Ormolu

Quality antique Victorian brass carriage clock
Quality antique Victorian brass carriage clock

Quality antique Victorian brass carriage clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Quality antique Victorian brass carriage clock having a quality brass case with bevelled glass, white enamel dial with the original hands, eight day French movement and a handle to t...

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Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Quality Brass Carriage Clock
Antique Victorian Quality Brass Carriage Clock

Antique Victorian Quality Brass Carriage Clock

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique Victorian quality brass carriage clock having a quality brass case with bevelled edge glass panels, 8 day French movement, white enamel dial with original hands, perfect work...

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19th Century French Victorian Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Brass

Ornate French Gilded Repeating Carriage Clock
Ornate French Gilded Repeating Carriage Clock

Ornate French Gilded Repeating Carriage Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

Ornate French Gilded Repeating Carriage Clock Ornate French gilded carriage clock housed in a decorative case with curved side panels.

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1880s French Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Brass

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Tall Case Closk
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Tall Case Closk

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Tall Case Closk

Located in Mckinney, TX

An exquisite Swedish tall case clock boasting a rounded crown and clean lines, complemented by a dry-scraped finish.

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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Iron

Art Decò French Travel Clock Original Box
Art Decò French Travel Clock Original Box

Art Decò French Travel Clock Original Box

Located in Roma, IT

Art Decò French Travel Clock Original Box Wonderful vintage travel alarm clock in leather brown Manual movement Beautiful and rare travel clock Although slightly damaged, it still ...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Metal

Quality antique Victorian French brass carriage clock
Quality antique Victorian French brass carriage clock

Quality antique Victorian French brass carriage clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Quality antique Victorian French brass carriage clock having a quality brass case with bevelled glass, white enamel dial with original hands and key, eight day French movement and a ...

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19th Century French Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Brass

Edwardian Walnut Weight Driven Grandmother Clock
Edwardian Walnut Weight Driven Grandmother Clock

Edwardian Walnut Weight Driven Grandmother Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

Edwardian walnut cased grandmother clock Edwardian Grandmother clock housed in a walnut case with raised plinth and standing on bracket feet.

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1910s English Edwardian Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Walnut

Travel Alarm Clock by Jaeger LeCoultre
Travel Alarm Clock by Jaeger LeCoultre

Travel Alarm Clock by Jaeger LeCoultre

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in Norwich, GB

Travel alarm clock by Jaeger LeCoultre. The case covered in fine brown leather, hinged to provide support and act as a cover when travelling.

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1920s Swiss Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Leather

MID-18th CENTURY VENETIAN LACQUER TOWER CLOCK
MID-18th CENTURY VENETIAN LACQUER TOWER CLOCK

MID-18th CENTURY VENETIAN LACQUER TOWER CLOCK

Located in Firenze, FI

Refined and unique “Venetian lacquer” tower clock. The case is rectangular with a rounded top and two cusps on the sides; its decoration is exquisite, featuring gilded geometric and ...

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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Iron

Victorian French Carriage Clock with Compass
Victorian French Carriage Clock with Compass

Victorian French Carriage Clock with Compass

Located in Norwich, GB

Victorian oval shaped carriage clock in a ‘patinated’ case standing on a raised circular base.

Category

19th Century French Victorian Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Brass

Stunning quality antique Edwardian brass carriage clock
Stunning quality antique Edwardian brass carriage clock

Stunning quality antique Edwardian brass carriage clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Stunning quality antique Edwardian brass carriage clock, having a quality brass carriage clock with a brass case with bevelled edges and a shaped carrying handle to the top, having a...

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Early 20th Century Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Brass

19th Century Swedish Painted White Mora Clock
19th Century Swedish Painted White Mora Clock

19th Century Swedish Painted White Mora Clock

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Swedish 19th Century painted long case clock or Grandfather clock. This Scandinavian folk art clock is from the region of Småland, where the village of Lönshult is (see the name of t...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Pine, Paint

Edwardian Brass Carriage Clock with Swiss Movement
Edwardian Brass Carriage Clock with Swiss Movement

Edwardian Brass Carriage Clock with Swiss Movement

Located in Worcester, GB

Edwardian Brass Carriage Clock with Swiss Movement, Early 20th Century A charming Edwardian period brass carriage clock, early 20th century.

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Early 20th Century European Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Brass

Quality Antique 18th century mahogany longcase clock
Quality Antique 18th century mahogany longcase clock

Quality Antique 18th century mahogany longcase clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Quality Antique 18th century mahogany longcase clock, having a quality antique 18th century longcase clock, a quality mahogany case with a rectangular door to the front opening to re...

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18th Century English Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Brass

Antique French Brass Carriage Clock – Latshea & Sons Edinburgh
Antique French Brass Carriage Clock – Latshea & Sons Edinburgh

Antique French Brass Carriage Clock – Latshea & Sons Edinburgh

Located in Suffolk, GB

The clock is housed in a traditional brass and bevelled glass case with a folding carrying handle and a top viewing window revealing the platform escapement.

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19th Century French Victorian Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Brass

19th c. French Morbier Clock or Comtoise Mouvement
19th c. French Morbier Clock or Comtoise Mouvement

19th c. French Morbier Clock or Comtoise Mouvement

Located in Winter Park, FL

A late 19th century Morbier works for a tall case clock from Boivin at Chateauroux. Movement has been professionally cleaned and is in working condition. 7 day clock.

Category

Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Brass

Empire Mahogany Grandfather Clock, early 19th Century
Empire Mahogany Grandfather Clock, early 19th Century

Empire Mahogany Grandfather Clock, early 19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Large Empire grandfather clock with a mahogany-veneered case in the shape of a lyre.

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Early 19th Century German Empire Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Enamel

Georgian Longcase Clock with Red Chinoiserie Decoration
Georgian Longcase Clock with Red Chinoiserie Decoration

Georgian Longcase Clock with Red Chinoiserie Decoration

Located in Dallas, TX

Georgian red-lacquered longcase / tall-case clock with gilt Chinoiserie decoration, marked William Wilson / Darlington with sunburst decoration, brass dial with repousse spandrels an...

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18th Century English Georgian Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Wood

19th c. French Morbier Clock or Comtoise Mouvement
19th c. French Morbier Clock or Comtoise Mouvement

19th c. French Morbier Clock or Comtoise Mouvement

Located in Winter Park, FL

A late 19th century Morbier works for a tall case clock from Jobert Horloger at St Laurent Mâcon with brass embossment of Sun King ( Louis XIV) as well as in the pendulum.

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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Brass

Elegant quality antique Victorian miniature brass carriage clock
Elegant quality antique Victorian miniature brass carriage clock

Elegant quality antique Victorian miniature brass carriage clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Elegant quality antique Victorian miniature brass carriage clock, having a quality antique Victorian miniature brass carriage clock with the original leather travelling case, a quali...

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19th Century French Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Brass

19th c. French Morbier Clock or Comtoise Mouvement
19th c. French Morbier Clock or Comtoise Mouvement

19th c. French Morbier Clock or Comtoise Mouvement

Located in Winter Park, FL

A late 19th century Morbier works for a tall case clock from Rouffet Jeune at Bayonne St Esprit.

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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Brass

Quality antique Victorian French brass carriage clock
Quality antique Victorian French brass carriage clock

Quality antique Victorian French brass carriage clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Quality antique Victorian French brass carriage clock having a quality brass case with bevelled glass, white enamel dial with original hands and key, eight day French movement and a ...

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Early 19th Century French Victorian Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Brass

Fine Engraved Striking Carriage Clock by Bolviller
Fine Engraved Striking Carriage Clock by Bolviller

Fine Engraved Striking Carriage Clock by Bolviller

Located in Norwich, GB

French gilded brass carriage clock in a finely engraved case with bevelled glass.

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1840s French Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Brass

19th Century Hand Painted Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock
19th Century Hand Painted Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock

19th Century Hand Painted Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock

Located in Round Top, TX

Minor distress to the painted finish, including small nicks, scratches, and age-related joint separation at the base and feet, is consistent with the clock’s age. The wood long case ...

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19th Century Swedish Country Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Wood, Pine, Paint

French 19th Century Louis XV style longcase clock.
French 19th Century Louis XV style longcase clock.

French 19th Century Louis XV style longcase clock.

Located in Brighton, Sussex

This exquisite 19th-century French Louis XV style long case clock features intricate ormolu mountings that highlight its elegance.

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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century French Comtoise or Morbier Grandfather Clock
19th Century French Comtoise or Morbier Grandfather Clock

19th Century French Comtoise or Morbier Grandfather Clock

Located in Winter Park, FL

A 19th century Country French comtoise, or grandfather clock, with polychrome painted pine case and embossed brass pendulum.

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Brass, Enamel

19th Century Heavily Carved English Oak Grandfather Clock
19th Century Heavily Carved English Oak Grandfather Clock

19th Century Heavily Carved English Oak Grandfather Clock

Located in Round Top, TX

Early 19th-century English oak long-case clock with heavily carved embellishments and rich detail.

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19th Century English Other Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Oak

19th c. French Morbier Clock or Comtoise Mouvement
19th c. French Morbier Clock or Comtoise Mouvement

19th c. French Morbier Clock or Comtoise Mouvement

Located in Winter Park, FL

A late 19th century Morbier works for a tall case clock from Mr Richard at Villedieu in Normandy.

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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Brass

Empire Gilt Bronze Clock Mantel, circa 1800
Empire Gilt Bronze Clock Mantel, circa 1800

Empire Gilt Bronze Clock Mantel, circa 1800

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

An Empire gilt bronze clock mantel, circa 1800 The case surmounted by an Alexander the Great bust.

Category

Early 1800s French Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Bronze

Victorian Ebonised Ting-Tang Chiming Bracket Clock
Victorian Ebonised Ting-Tang Chiming Bracket Clock

Victorian Ebonised Ting-Tang Chiming Bracket Clock

By Winterhalder and Hofmeier

Located in Norwich, GB

Victorian Ebonised ting-tang chiming bracket clock Impressive ebonised break arch case with finely cast ormolu mounts, raised stepped plinth resting on outswept cast bracket feet...

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1890s German Victorian Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Fruitwood

19th Century Swedish Painted Mora Clock with Heart Decoration
19th Century Swedish Painted Mora Clock with Heart Decoration

19th Century Swedish Painted Mora Clock with Heart Decoration

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Swedish 19th Century painted long case clock or Grandfather clock. This Scandinavian folk art clock has been scraped to its original paint color.

Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Pine

Fine Quality Antique Oak 8 Day Chiming Grandmother Clock
Fine Quality Antique Oak 8 Day Chiming Grandmother Clock

Fine Quality Antique Oak 8 Day Chiming Grandmother Clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Fine Quality Antique Oak 8 Day Chiming Grandmother Clock, having a quality oak case with carved mouldings and fine barley twist columns, with an ornate dial and a arched brass face w...

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Early 20th Century Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Brass

French Carriage Clock by Couaillet Freres, Ormolu, Circa 1890
French Carriage Clock by Couaillet Freres, Ormolu, Circa 1890

French Carriage Clock by Couaillet Freres, Ormolu, Circa 1890

By Couaillet Freres

Located in MADRID, ES

A superb example of a complete and fully featured French carriage clock, combining striking, alarm, and repeat functions within an elegant architectural case.

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1890s French Belle Époque Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Bronze

Empire French bronze clock around 1810-20 extremely rare
Empire French bronze clock around 1810-20 extremely rare

Empire French bronze clock around 1810-20 extremely rare

Located in Berlin, DE

FUNCTIONS Hours and minutes. CASE On a rectangular patinated bronze base with gilded round feet, applications of mascarons and palmette motifs on the clock movement case.

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Early 1800s Empire Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Comtoise or Morbier Grandfather Clock
19th Century French Comtoise or Morbier Grandfather Clock

19th Century French Comtoise or Morbier Grandfather Clock

Located in Winter Park, FL

A 19th century Country French comtoise, or grandfather clock, with polychrome painted pine case and embossed brass pendulum.

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Brass, Enamel

19th Century French Comtoise or Morbier Grandfather Clock
19th Century French Comtoise or Morbier Grandfather Clock

19th Century French Comtoise or Morbier Grandfather Clock

Located in Winter Park, FL

A 19th century Country French comtoise, or grandfather clock, with polychrome painted pine case and embossed brass pendulum.

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Antique Monumental Silver Goliath Clock Circa 1910-1915
Antique Monumental Silver Goliath Clock Circa 1910-1915

Antique Monumental Silver Goliath Clock Circa 1910-1915

Located in London, GB

Both the clock and case are in good condition and the 8 day clock is full working condition.

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1910s Italian Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Silver

Month-Going Regulator Clock by Deshays à Paris
Month-Going Regulator Clock by Deshays à Paris

Month-Going Regulator Clock by Deshays à Paris

Located in New Orleans, LA

This serves as a countdown to when the weight will need to be raised again to keep the clock running accurately. The case, neoclassical in style and crafted of striking “bird’s ey...

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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Steel

Stunning quality Antique large French brass carriage clock
Stunning quality Antique large French brass carriage clock

Stunning quality Antique large French brass carriage clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Stunning quality antique large French brass carriage clock, having a quality brass case with glass panels and a handle to the top, Lovely unusual porcelain dial, 8 day movement with ...

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Early 19th Century Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Brass

Henri Jacot Carriage Clock with Strike Repeat Function
Henri Jacot Carriage Clock with Strike Repeat Function

Henri Jacot Carriage Clock with Strike Repeat Function

Located in Amersham, GB

This superb gorge cased carriage clock is beautifully gilded, with a crisp white enamel dial and a roman chapter ring and outer arabic minutes.

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1880s French Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Steel, Ormolu

Outstanding Quality Antique Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Grandmother Clock
Outstanding Quality Antique Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Grandmother Clock

Outstanding Quality Antique Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Grandmother Clock

Located in Suffolk, GB

Outstanding quality antique chippendale style carved mahogany grandmother clock with the case being a quality and outstandingly carved example with a carved mahogany swan neck pedime...

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19th Century English Chippendale Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Edwardian French Quality Brass Miniature Carriage Clock
Antique Edwardian French Quality Brass Miniature Carriage Clock

Antique Edwardian French Quality Brass Miniature Carriage Clock

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique Edwardian French quality brass miniature carriage clock having a quality brass case with shaped corners and bevelled edge, glass panels, shaped carrying handle to the top, wh...

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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Brass

Miniature Austrian Enamel Sterling Silver & Bronze Desk Clock
Miniature Austrian Enamel Sterling Silver & Bronze Desk Clock

Miniature Austrian Enamel Sterling Silver & Bronze Desk Clock

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Miniature Austrian enamel sterling silver & bronze desk clock Bronze case with figure of a winged putti kneeling on the domical base holding up a bowed medallion, hand painted por...

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19th Century American Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Silver, Bronze

Early 19th Century Original Hand Painted Tall Swedish Grandfather Clock
Early 19th Century Original Hand Painted Tall Swedish Grandfather Clock

Early 19th Century Original Hand Painted Tall Swedish Grandfather Clock

Located in Round Top, TX

Early 19th century tall grandfather clock from Sweden, long case crafted in pine retaining its original hand painted finish.

Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Pine, Paint

Antique Edwardian Quality Brass and Champleve Enamelled Carriage Clock
Antique Edwardian Quality Brass and Champleve Enamelled Carriage Clock

Antique Edwardian Quality Brass and Champleve Enamelled Carriage Clock

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique Edwardian quality brass and champleve enamelled carriage clock having a quality brass case with bevelled edge glass and champleve enamelled corners, enamel dial with origina...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Brass

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Antique Clock Cases For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique clock cases available for sale. Each of these unique antique clock cases was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. Antique clock cases have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Georgian, Louis XV and Rococo antique clock cases are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made antique clock cases over the years, but those made by Staffordshire, Dent and Drocourt are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Clock Cases?

Prices for antique clock cases start at $10 and top out at $225,000 with the average selling for $6,497.

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.