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Egyptian Revival Bronze and Marble French Mantle Clock
Egyptian Revival Bronze and Marble French Mantle Clock

Egyptian Revival Bronze and Marble French Mantle Clock

By Mermod Jaccard & Co.

Located in Bronx, NY

headed winged lion) and flanked by a pair of reclining sphinx. The clock case etc. is made of black

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Early 20th Century French Egyptian Revival Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

Sèvres Style Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
Sèvres Style Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Sèvres Style Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in London, GB

case, which stands on a wide stepped base, on toupie feet. The clock is crowned by a classical gilt

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Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Tiffany & Co. White Marble Mantle Clock
Tiffany & Co. White Marble Mantle Clock

Tiffany & Co. White Marble Mantle Clock

By Brocot & Delettrez

Located in Bronx, NY

white Italian marble mantle clock case is decorated with detailed hand painted Sevres porcelain plaques

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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Marble

French Empire Period Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
French Empire Period Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

French Empire Period Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

relief panel of a hunt. The base supports the centrally placed, square-faced clock case, which is inset

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Genius of the Arts Mantel Clock by James Moore French
Genius of the Arts Mantel Clock by James Moore French

Genius of the Arts Mantel Clock by James Moore French

By French Royal Exchange London

Located in New Orleans, LA

plinth raised on ormolu bun feet, and the architectural clock case is densely ornamented in high relief

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19th Century English Regency Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Aristede De Ranieri Signed Art Nouveau Sculptural Mantel or Table Clock
Aristede De Ranieri Signed Art Nouveau Sculptural Mantel or Table Clock

Aristede De Ranieri Signed Art Nouveau Sculptural Mantel or Table Clock

By Aristide de Ranieri

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

style. The sculptural clock case is composed of terracotta and features a woman leaning on the clock

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Metal

French Empire Ormolu and Marble Mantel Clock of Cupid
French Empire Ormolu and Marble Mantel Clock of Cupid

French Empire Ormolu and Marble Mantel Clock of Cupid

Located in London, GB

an arrow. His finger is raised to his lips. His quiver of arrows rests atop the clock case, with a

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1810s French Empire Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Antique Clock Ansonia Oak Case w Eagle
Antique Clock Ansonia Oak Case w Eagle

Antique Clock Ansonia Oak Case w Eagle

By Ansonia Clock Company

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A good looking Clock. Mfg. in New York by Ansonia clock co. Shows label on back. 8 Day striker

Category

Early 20th Century American American Classical Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Wood

Malachite Inlaid Black Marble Plinth-Form Mantel Clock
Malachite Inlaid Black Marble Plinth-Form Mantel Clock

Malachite Inlaid Black Marble Plinth-Form Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

black marble and green malachite, both of which accented with gilt engraving. The clock case is plinth

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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Malachite, Marble

Empire Period Neoclassical Malachite and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
Empire Period Neoclassical Malachite and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Empire Period Neoclassical Malachite and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

capital, supporting the malachite top. Between the columns, there is a drum clock case which features an

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Malachite, Ormolu

19th Century Egyptian Revival Mantel Clock by D. Munsey of Cambridge
19th Century Egyptian Revival Mantel Clock by D. Munsey of Cambridge

19th Century Egyptian Revival Mantel Clock by D. Munsey of Cambridge

Located in Hoddesdon, GB

and slate clock case with elaborate bronze mounts. The architectural case is surmounted by a finely

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19th Century British Egyptian Revival Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Slate, Bronze

19th Century Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock of a Lion Signed Festeau Le Jeune
19th Century Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock of a Lion Signed Festeau Le Jeune

19th Century Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock of a Lion Signed Festeau Le Jeune

By Festeau Le Jeune

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

The clock is signed by the Clockmaker Festeau Le Jeune. The case after a design of François Vion in

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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Bronze

Antique Marble, Patinated and Gilt Bronze Clock Set by Gervais
Antique Marble, Patinated and Gilt Bronze Clock Set by Gervais

Antique Marble, Patinated and Gilt Bronze Clock Set by Gervais

By Ferdinand Gervais

Located in London, GB

people. This chair-shaped clock case is crafted from gilt bronze (ormolu) and decorated with festoons and

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1870s French Neoclassical Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Marble, Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze

French Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock with Classical Figures
French Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock with Classical Figures

French Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock with Classical Figures

Located in London, GB

on bun feet, above which there are mounted urns and a fountain on the lower part of the clock case

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19th Century French Empire Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

19 Century French Clock Featuring an Oriental Warrior Archer on Horseback
19 Century French Clock Featuring an Oriental Warrior Archer on Horseback

19 Century French Clock Featuring an Oriental Warrior Archer on Horseback

By Feuchere

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A fine quality Napoleon III mantle clock with a case of gilded, silvered, and patinated bronze. The

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Bronze

Empire Bronze and Sienna Marble Clock with a bust of Apollo Belvedere
Empire Bronze and Sienna Marble Clock with a bust of Apollo Belvedere

Empire Bronze and Sienna Marble Clock with a bust of Apollo Belvedere

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A fine example of a French Empire period mantle clock, circa 1830. The rectangular stepped case is

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Siena Marble, Bronze

Raingo Freres Three-Piece Bronze Cherub Clock Set

Raingo Freres Three-Piece Bronze Cherub Clock Set

By Raingo Frères

Located in London, GB

This graceful, joyous antique clock set is a reminder of why the 19th century Parisian clockmaking

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Victorian Ormolu and Silvered Bronze Mantel Clock
Victorian Ormolu and Silvered Bronze Mantel Clock

Victorian Ormolu and Silvered Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

case are further charming touches. The circular clock dial sits in the centre of the piece within an

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Bronze

Gilt Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Clock Garniture
Gilt Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Clock Garniture

Gilt Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Clock Garniture

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in London, GB

, centred by the 'jewelled' porcelain dial depicting two cherubs. The clock case is surmounted by a

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Sèvres Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Porcelain Clock Set
Sèvres Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Porcelain Clock Set

Sèvres Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Porcelain Clock Set

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in London, GB

. Crafted from porcelain, the vase-form clock case is mounted with a gilt bronze stem, and a pair of gilt

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Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Large Antique French Louis XV Style Patinated and Gilt Bronze Clock Set
Large Antique French Louis XV Style Patinated and Gilt Bronze Clock Set

Large Antique French Louis XV Style Patinated and Gilt Bronze Clock Set

Located in London, GB

. At the heart of the ensemble, the clock case is exquisitely adorned with flowing C-scrolls, sweeping

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Lenzkirch Mantel Clock Circa 1895-1900 in Walnut Case
Lenzkirch Mantel Clock Circa 1895-1900 in Walnut Case

Lenzkirch Mantel Clock Circa 1895-1900 in Walnut Case

By Lenzkirch

Located in Opole, PL

Lenzkirch Mantel Clock Circa 1895-1900 in Walnut Case A Lenzkirch mantel clock, dated circa 1895

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Late 19th Century German Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Brass

Lenzkirch Mantel Clock in Walnut Case, Early 20th Century
Lenzkirch Mantel Clock in Walnut Case, Early 20th Century

Lenzkirch Mantel Clock in Walnut Case, Early 20th Century

By Lenzkirch

Located in Opole, PL

Lenzkirch Mantel Clock from the Early 20th Century in Walnut Case Lenzkirch Mantel Clock, dated

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Early 20th Century German Rococo Revival Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Walnut

Napoleon III Period Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Clock Set by Picard
Napoleon III Period Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Clock Set by Picard

Napoleon III Period Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Clock Set by Picard

By Henri Picard

Located in London, GB

the gold and dark brown surface finishes strikingly complimenting one another. The ormolu clock case

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Lapis Lazuli Table Clock and Barometer
Lapis Lazuli Table Clock and Barometer

Lapis Lazuli Table Clock and Barometer

By Fabergé

Located in London, GB

and foliage. There is a further gilt mount running all the way around the edge of the clock case, in

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Early 20th Century Russian Belle Époque Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Lapis Lazuli

18th Century French Large Vernis Martin Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock and Console
18th Century French Large Vernis Martin Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock and Console

18th Century French Large Vernis Martin Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock and Console

Located in Berlin, DE

large clock case decorated overall with very fine ‘Vernis Martin’ lacquer paint with floral sprays and

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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Bronze

Eureka Clock Company, London. Dial Clock
Eureka Clock Company, London. Dial Clock

Eureka Clock Company, London. Dial Clock

Located in Amersham, GB

the duration of the battery life. Housed in a mahogany dial clock case with turned dial frame and

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1910s English Edwardian Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Brass, Copper, Steel

Louis XVI Gilt Clock Garniture Set Candelabras 1880
Louis XVI Gilt Clock Garniture Set Candelabras 1880

Louis XVI Gilt Clock Garniture Set Candelabras 1880

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Roman numeral enamel dial and ornate hands The architectural clock case is adorned with intricate

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1880s Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Giltwood

Bronze clock featuring enameled plaques with Roman numerals
Bronze clock featuring enameled plaques with Roman numerals

Bronze clock featuring enameled plaques with Roman numerals

Located in Atlanta, GA

, producing furniture mounts, candelabra, and clock cases for the homes of the regime. Dimensions: Height 31

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1880s French Louis XV Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Orientalist Style Ormolu Mantel Clock
Antique French Orientalist Style Ormolu Mantel Clock

Antique French Orientalist Style Ormolu Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Roman numerals. Next to the chair is an incense burner in the shape of an urn. The clock case below the

Category

19th Century French Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Ormolu

Swedish Rococo Ormolu Bracket Clock by Petter Söderman, Stockholm
Swedish Rococo Ormolu Bracket Clock by Petter Söderman, Stockholm

Swedish Rococo Ormolu Bracket Clock by Petter Söderman, Stockholm

Located in Kastrup, DK

Description Swedish Rococo bracket clock in two parts, consisting of the clock case and matching wall bracket

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Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French musical automaton clock
19th Century French musical automaton clock

19th Century French musical automaton clock

Located in London, GB

pediment atop the clock case. The face is of white enamel, featuring black Roman numerals and signed

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

Antique French Japonisme Mantel Clock with Floral Champlevé Enamel
Antique French Japonisme Mantel Clock with Floral Champlevé Enamel

Antique French Japonisme Mantel Clock with Floral Champlevé Enamel

Located in London, GB

. The clock case is decorated in a beautiful turquoise champlevé enamel, with pink flowers and Japonisme

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Late 19th Century French Japonisme Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

French Neoclassical Style Lyre-Form Gilt Bronze Clock
French Neoclassical Style Lyre-Form Gilt Bronze Clock

French Neoclassical Style Lyre-Form Gilt Bronze Clock

Located in London, GB

. The base supports the clock case itself, which is wrought to resemble a lyre: the dial is set into the

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

French Ormolu Mantel Clock by Victor Paillard
French Ormolu Mantel Clock by Victor Paillard

French Ormolu Mantel Clock by Victor Paillard

By Victor Paillard

Located in Tarzana, CA

clock case represent Sidereal and Terrestial Time, commonly called Astronomy and Geography. In a French

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19th Century French Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Ormolu

Griotte marble and gilt and patinated bronze clock garniture by Graux
Griotte marble and gilt and patinated bronze clock garniture by Graux

Griotte marble and gilt and patinated bronze clock garniture by Graux

Located in London, GB

the case is inset with a dial within a gilt bronze bezel and beneath glass. Strikingly, the clock case

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Griotte Marble, Bronze

A French Gilt bronze Charles X mantel clock, circa 1825
A French Gilt bronze Charles X mantel clock, circa 1825

A French Gilt bronze Charles X mantel clock, circa 1825

Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY

on a shell. A rudder or oar stands vertically beside her. The clock case and sculptural group are

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1820s French Charles X Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French Gilt Bronze Mounted Marine Themed Automaton Mantel Clock
French Gilt Bronze Mounted Marine Themed Automaton Mantel Clock

French Gilt Bronze Mounted Marine Themed Automaton Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Rococo-style foliate feet. The clock case is further mounted with gilt bronze putti and garlands. The top

Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

French Restauration Period Gilt Bronze and Cut-Glass Mantel Clock
French Restauration Period Gilt Bronze and Cut-Glass Mantel Clock

French Restauration Period Gilt Bronze and Cut-Glass Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

, both surmounted by gilt bronze swan heads. The entire clock case is surmounted by a gilt bronze bust of

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Early 19th Century French Restauration Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Ormolu

Napoleon III Period Mantel Clock by Barbedienne
Napoleon III Period Mantel Clock by Barbedienne

Napoleon III Period Mantel Clock by Barbedienne

By Ferdinand Barbedienne

Located in London, GB

the form of a pedestal on a wide, shaped base. The clock case is cast in gilt bronze, the quality of

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Malachite, Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

Antique Seth Thomas Oval Mantel Clock with Crystal Case
Antique Seth Thomas Oval Mantel Clock with Crystal Case

Antique Seth Thomas Oval Mantel Clock with Crystal Case

By Seth Thomas Clock Company

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique oval mantel clock by Seth Thomas with crystal case.. Measures - 9.5"h x 7.25"w x 5.75"d

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Early 20th Century American Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Crystal

Fine American Gilt Bronze Standing Clock by Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Fine American Gilt Bronze Standing Clock by Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

Fine American Gilt Bronze Standing Clock by Edward F. Caldwell & Co.

By J.E. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Antique chased Ormolu clock case ornamented with hand pierced all over foliate pattern scrollwork

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Early 20th Century Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Ormolu

Large Antique French Ormolu Bronze Mantel Clock with Musical Design Motif
Large Antique French Ormolu Bronze Mantel Clock with Musical Design Motif

Large Antique French Ormolu Bronze Mantel Clock with Musical Design Motif

By S. Marti & Cie

Located in Madrid, ES

1867-1900. It is very possible that the luxuriously sculpted ormolu clock case with its musical motif

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19th Century French Rococo Revival Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Metal, Enamel, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Figural Ormolu Clock Garniture, Raingo Frers
French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Figural Ormolu Clock Garniture, Raingo Frers

French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Figural Ormolu Clock Garniture, Raingo Frers

By Raingo Frères

Located in Los Angeles, CA

scrolled branches. The clock case bearing a stamp to the underside "MASSELOTTE" and number 3358, the

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19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Bronze

Large Antique Empire Period Gilt-Bronze Mantel Clock by Deverberie
Large Antique Empire Period Gilt-Bronze Mantel Clock by Deverberie

Large Antique Empire Period Gilt-Bronze Mantel Clock by Deverberie

By Jean-Simon Deverberie

Located in London, GB

putti, maidens, floral elements, acanthus leaves, and lions heads and paw feet. The clock case is

Category

Early 1800s French Empire Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Ormolu

Rare Orientalist Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Denière et Fils
Rare Orientalist Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Denière et Fils

Rare Orientalist Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Denière et Fils

By Jean-François Denière

Located in London, GB

plinth-form clock case, the case inset with a circular silvered dial. The base and case are moulded with

Category

Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Tall Case Clock
Tall Case Clock

Tall Case Clock

Located in Nantucket, MA

English yew wood tall case clock with narrow proportions.

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Early 19th Century British Antique Clock Cases

Empire Period Ormolu Mounted Malachite Allegorical Mantel Clock
Empire Period Ormolu Mounted Malachite Allegorical Mantel Clock

Empire Period Ormolu Mounted Malachite Allegorical Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

classical symbols, all wrought from gilt bronze and mounted onto the malachite clock case. The mounts

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze

Sèvres Style Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Mantel Clock
Sèvres Style Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Mantel Clock

Sèvres Style Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

centrally positioned on the clock case. Around it, the gilt bronze case has been masterfully cast with

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Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Antique Egyptian Revival Style Marble and Gilt Bronze Clock Set
Antique Egyptian Revival Style Marble and Gilt Bronze Clock Set

Antique Egyptian Revival Style Marble and Gilt Bronze Clock Set

Located in London, GB

) sculpture of an Egyptian woman at its apex. The woman stands on a cuboid clock case and is accompanied, on

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19th Century French Egyptian Revival Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

Kienzle Clock Works Louis XV Style Tall Case Clock w/Bronze Figural Top
Kienzle Clock Works Louis XV Style Tall Case Clock w/Bronze Figural Top

Kienzle Clock Works Louis XV Style Tall Case Clock w/Bronze Figural Top

By Kienzle Clocks

Located in Bridgeport, CT

fine parquetry shaped case with floral vine marquetry sides and tall cabriole legs. The brass clock

Category

Early 20th Century Louis XV Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Rococo Style Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock with Sèvres Style Porcelain Plaques
Rococo Style Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock with Sèvres Style Porcelain Plaques

Rococo Style Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock with Sèvres Style Porcelain Plaques

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in London, GB

, such as curling acanthus leaves and rocailles. The plinth-like clock case is raised on a flat base

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

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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.

Questions About Antique Clock Cases
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    This is a tall narrow floor-standing pendulum clock, with a pendulum held inside the tower or the waist of the case. These might feature elaborate carvings ornamentation of the hood, mainly prized for their decorative and antique value.
  • 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.