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French Louis XVI style Clock 2 dials Gilt Bronze w Sèvres Porcelain 19th century
French Louis XVI style Clock 2 dials Gilt Bronze w Sèvres Porcelain 19th century

French Louis XVI style Clock 2 dials Gilt Bronze w Sèvres Porcelain 19th century

Located in Sweden, SE

The drum-shaped clock case (2 dials on both front and back`!) set within a vase form porcelain body, surmounted by putto seated among flowers suspending garlands held by seated putti...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Gold, Brass, Bronze

Antique Monkey Barber Animated Brass-Cased Novelty Clock
Antique Monkey Barber Animated Brass-Cased Novelty Clock

Antique Monkey Barber Animated Brass-Cased Novelty Clock

Located in Forney, TX

Art Nouveau period, brass-cased, gimbal supported case hangs above scalloped round base molded with vide poche, enameled dial depicting central vignette where monkey in human clothin...

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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Brass

Exceptional Art Deco Mantel Clock with Alpine Skiers, Onyx & Marble, circa 1930
Exceptional Art Deco Mantel Clock with Alpine Skiers, Onyx & Marble, circa 1930

Exceptional Art Deco Mantel Clock with Alpine Skiers, Onyx & Marble, circa 1930

Located in Lisse, NL

The architectural clock case is richly veined in warm-toned onyx, contrasting beautifully with the pale marble side panels, which are engraved with stylized alpine landscapes.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Metal, Brass

Antique Black Forest hand carved case wall clock
Antique Black Forest hand carved case wall clock

Antique Black Forest hand carved case wall clock

Located in Houston, TX

This handsome clock is beautifully carved with grapes and oak leaves Around the face of the clock. It has the key and pendulum and The spring is good. The face lifts for winding. The...

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Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Oak

Thomas Yuill Tall Case Clock
Thomas Yuill Tall Case Clock

Thomas Yuill Tall Case Clock

Located in East Aurora, NY

A very attractive Scottish Tall case clock signed by Thomas Yuill East Kilbride.

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Mid-19th Century Scottish Early Victorian Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Mahogany

Johnathan Jessop Tall Case Clock
Johnathan Jessop Tall Case Clock

Johnathan Jessop Tall Case Clock

Located in East Aurora, NY

Johnathan Jessop ( 1796-1859 York Pennsylvania Tall Case Clock with a beautifully decorated inlay on the figured Mahogany case standing on the original ogee bracket feet.

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Early 19th Century American Chippendale Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Mahogany

Swedish Case Clock, circa 1820
Swedish Case Clock, circa 1820

Swedish Case Clock, circa 1820

Located in Huntington, NY

A tall Swedish case clock from Smaland with traditional wood carvings and unique plaster decor.

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Brass, Iron

19th Century Swedish Rococo tall case clock Mora clock Grandfather clock
19th Century Swedish Rococo tall case clock Mora clock Grandfather clock

19th Century Swedish Rococo tall case clock Mora clock Grandfather clock

Located in Boden, SE

19th Century Swedish antique beautiful Mora clock " Tall case clock " Grandfather clock from Boden,Norrbotten Northern Sweden.

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Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Pine

Antique Gustav Becker Wall Clock, Oak Case, Interwar Period
Antique Gustav Becker Wall Clock, Oak Case, Interwar Period

Antique Gustav Becker Wall Clock, Oak Case, Interwar Period

Located in Opole, PL

Antique wall clock from the interwar Period We present you a wall clock placed in an oak case with a glazed elliptical lid, which protects the clock.

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Early 20th Century Dutch Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Oak

Onyx, Marble, Gilt Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Pedestal Clock
Onyx, Marble, Gilt Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Pedestal Clock

Onyx, Marble, Gilt Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Pedestal Clock

Located in London, GB

Supporting the clock case is a tall green onyx block, and a pair of free-standing columns.

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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel

Swedish Case Clock, circa 1780
Swedish Case Clock, circa 1780

Swedish Case Clock, circa 1780

Located in Huntington, NY

A unique Swedish case clock repainted in cream color. Clock is sold as a decorative piece, no mechanical guarantee.

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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Metal, Brass

Swedish Case Clock, circa 1837
Swedish Case Clock, circa 1837

Swedish Case Clock, circa 1837

Located in Huntington, NY

A unique Swedish case clock in original blue and salmon color. The year 1837 can faintly be seen above the clock face.

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Brass, Iron

Swedish Case Clock, circa 1820
Swedish Case Clock, circa 1820

Swedish Case Clock, circa 1820

Located in Huntington, NY

A unique Swedish case clock. Tastefully repainted. Sold as a decorative piece, no mechanical guarantee.

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Metal, Brass

New Haven Clock Co. Art Nouveau Style Table Clock
New Haven Clock Co. Art Nouveau Style Table Clock

New Haven Clock Co. Art Nouveau Style Table Clock

By New Haven Clock Company

Located in Guaynabo, PR

At the bottom of the dial face is hallmarked New Haven Clock Co. Scrolls of branches enframe the long case of the clock.

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Bronze

French Rosewood and Boxwood Cased Wall Clock, 19th Century
French Rosewood and Boxwood Cased Wall Clock, 19th Century

French Rosewood and Boxwood Cased Wall Clock, 19th Century

Located in GB

A French rosewood and boxwood cased wall clock, second quarter of the 19th century.

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19th Century French Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Wood, Boxwood, Rosewood

Arts & Crafts Oak Cased Mantel Clock with Copper Dial
Arts & Crafts Oak Cased Mantel Clock with Copper Dial

Arts & Crafts Oak Cased Mantel Clock with Copper Dial

Located in Norwich, GB

Arts & Crafts oak cased mantel clock. Two columns with brass capitals support either side of the dial with brass inlay decoration to the front panel.

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1880s German Arts and Crafts Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Copper

Bisquit Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Figural Clock of Perseus Freeing Andromeda
Bisquit Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Figural Clock of Perseus Freeing Andromeda

Bisquit Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Figural Clock of Perseus Freeing Andromeda

By Francois Ageron

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

The clock case is made of Bisquit (unglazed) porcelain.

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Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Bronze

Grand Figural Cartel Clock, After a Design by Gilles-Marie Oppenord
Grand Figural Cartel Clock, After a Design by Gilles-Marie Oppenord

Grand Figural Cartel Clock, After a Design by Gilles-Marie Oppenord

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

His drawings and designs proved influential throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, with Huquier's engravings reproduced in Paris in the 1880's in 'Recueil des oeuvres de Gille-Marie...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Ormolu

Baroque Wall Clock in a Biedermeier Case, 18th/19th Century
Baroque Wall Clock in a Biedermeier Case, 18th/19th Century

Baroque Wall Clock in a Biedermeier Case, 18th/19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

A "marriage" combining a Baroque bronze wall clock with a Biedermeier case in the form of a temple.

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19th Century European Biedermeier Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Bronze

Antique 19th Century French Empire Style Ormolu Clock By Etienne Maxant Paris
Antique 19th Century French Empire Style Ormolu Clock By Etienne Maxant Paris

Antique 19th Century French Empire Style Ormolu Clock By Etienne Maxant Paris

By Etienne Maxant

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

The clock's case is masterfully constructed from marble and finely cast bronze, adorned with ormolu (gilded bronze) accents that imbue it with a rich golden hue.

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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Swedish Neoclassic Painted Tall Case Clock
Swedish Neoclassic Painted Tall Case Clock

Swedish Neoclassic Painted Tall Case Clock

Located in Essex, MA

Fan carved arch over the glass clock bezel that opens to an enamelled clock face.

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1830s Swedish Neoclassical Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Pine

Japy Freres Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Drum Head Clock - Fully Restored
Japy Freres Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Drum Head Clock - Fully Restored

Japy Freres Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Drum Head Clock - Fully Restored

By Howell James & Co., Japy Frères, Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

Condition of the case is excellent, the original gilding is beautifully clean and bright with only slight wear where the clock has been handled for winding for example.

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19th Century Neoclassical Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Ormolu

Fine Ebonized George II Eight Day Table Clock with Dutch Striking and Trip Rep
Fine Ebonized George II Eight Day Table Clock with Dutch Striking and Trip Rep

Fine Ebonized George II Eight Day Table Clock with Dutch Striking and Trip Rep

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

The clock case is in excellent original condition and the movement has been totally overhauled.  

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Early 18th Century English Georgian Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Vienna Regulator Wall Clock AG Lenzkirch Walnut Case Vienna 1890
Antique Vienna Regulator Wall Clock AG Lenzkirch Walnut Case Vienna 1890

Antique Vienna Regulator Wall Clock AG Lenzkirch Walnut Case Vienna 1890

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Elegant antique Vienna regulator wall clock dating to the late 19th century Circa 1890 and 7 day movement on a striking mechanism Maker - AG Lenzkirch clock makers from Scholle, Aust...

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1890s Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Walnut

Swedish Mora Case Clock, circa 1842
Swedish Mora Case Clock, circa 1842

Swedish Mora Case Clock, circa 1842

Located in Huntington, NY

A unique tall Swedish Mora case clock from Hälsingland with traditional wood carvings and original red, salmon, cream and blue folk art paint.

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Brass, Iron

An Important French Louis XV Period Musical Wall Cartel Clock, circa 1750
An Important French Louis XV Period Musical Wall Cartel Clock, circa 1750

An Important French Louis XV Period Musical Wall Cartel Clock, circa 1750

Located in SEDLEC-PRČICE, CZ

Visual Description and Special Attributes To someone who has not seen this piece in person, it can be described as a visual triumph of Rococo design, characterized by fluid, asymmetr...

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1770s Swiss Louis XIV Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Ormolu

George III Later Scarlet Japanned Long Case Thomas Moore Clock
George III Later Scarlet Japanned Long Case Thomas Moore Clock

George III Later Scarlet Japanned Long Case Thomas Moore Clock

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A George III later scarlet japanned long case clock, Thomas Moore, Ipswich. The arched hood surmounted by brass finials of wing spread eagles above a glazed door opening to a twelve ...

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1770s English George III Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Giltwood

Antique Viennese Wall Clock in Fruit Wood Case, Late 19th Century
Antique Viennese Wall Clock in Fruit Wood Case, Late 19th Century

Antique Viennese Wall Clock in Fruit Wood Case, Late 19th Century

Located in Opole, PL

Antique Viennese Wall Clock, Late 19th Century An elegant wall clock crafted in the late 19th century, designed in the classic Viennese style. The slender and well-balanced form is ...

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Late 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Fruitwood

Art Nouveau Wall Clock with Ceramic Dial, Softwood Case, circa 1900
Art Nouveau Wall Clock with Ceramic Dial, Softwood Case, circa 1900

Art Nouveau Wall Clock with Ceramic Dial, Softwood Case, circa 1900

Located in Darmstadt, DE

This Art Nouveau wall clock dates to the early 20th century, circa 1905, and is a fine example of restrained Jugendstil design.

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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Ceramic, Softwood

Mahogany cased eight day grandmother clock
Mahogany cased eight day grandmother clock

Mahogany cased eight day grandmother clock

Located in Cheshire, GB

Mahogany cased grandmother clock, the moulded hood to the brass dial engraved with gilt-metal Roman numerals and decorated foliated face.

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Early 20th Century British Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Wood

John Nicholl Federal Tall Case Clock
John Nicholl Federal Tall Case Clock

John Nicholl Federal Tall Case Clock

By John Nicholl

Located in New York, NY

There are several tall case clocks known to be made by Nicholl, as well as several shelf clocks.

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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Mahogany, Maple

French Mahogany Cased Balloon Mantel Clock by William Barfoot, London
French Mahogany Cased Balloon Mantel Clock by William Barfoot, London

French Mahogany Cased Balloon Mantel Clock by William Barfoot, London

Located in Norwich, GB

French mahogany balloon clock standing on brass bun feet with dentil moulding and brass inlay. Silvered dial with Roman numerals signed W.Barfoot, London. Eight day French moveme...

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1870s French Victorian Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Ormolu Bronze Cartel Wall Clock, Sculptural Case with Cherub
Antique French Ormolu Bronze Cartel Wall Clock, Sculptural Case with Cherub

Antique French Ormolu Bronze Cartel Wall Clock, Sculptural Case with Cherub

By Raingo Frères

Located in Madrid, ES

Exhibiting the fine design and craftsmanship of French clockmakers Raingo Frères (Raingo Brothers), this impressively large clock, measuring over 1 meter tall ( 3 feet +), is an exam...

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Mid-19th Century French Rococo Revival Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze

Carriage clock with case. 19th century
Carriage clock with case. 19th century

Carriage clock with case. 19th century

Located in Madrid, ES

Travel clock with case. Metal, glass, leather, etc. XIX century.

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19th Century European Neoclassical Revival Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Metal, Other

French Painted Tall Case Morbier Clock
French Painted Tall Case Morbier Clock

French Painted Tall Case Morbier Clock

Located in Woodbury, CT

Faux-painted, French Morbier tall case clock with brass and enamel face, hammered brass pendulum.

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Pine

French 19th Century Tall Case Clock
French 19th Century Tall Case Clock

French 19th Century Tall Case Clock

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This fantastic solid oak case clock was crafted in France during the 19th century.

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Marble, Stone, Metal, Brass

French 19th Century Tall Case Clock
French 19th Century Tall Case Clock

French 19th Century Tall Case Clock

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This French 19th century banjo shaped case clock is an eye catching piece in any space.

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze, Iron

French 19th Century Painted Case Clock
French 19th Century Painted Case Clock

French 19th Century Painted Case Clock

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This French 19th Century banjo shaped case clock is an eye-catching piece in any space.

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19th Century French Other Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Metal, Iron, Brass

Unique Mantel Clock in Elaborate Exotic Wood Case, Late 19th Century
Unique Mantel Clock in Elaborate Exotic Wood Case, Late 19th Century

Unique Mantel Clock in Elaborate Exotic Wood Case, Late 19th Century

Located in Opole, PL

Unique Mantel Clock in Elaborate Exotic Wood Case, Late 19th Century Presenting a truly exceptional 19th-century mantel clock—an exquisite piece of horological artistry and woodwork...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Brass

Morbier Clock
Morbier Clock

Morbier Clock

Located in Woodbury, CT

A painted case, enamel dial with brass surround and an elaborately decorated pendulum are the defining characteristics of a Morbier clock.

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Pine

French 19C Japy Freres & Red Sevres Porcelain Mantle Clock with Garniture Set
French 19C Japy Freres & Red Sevres Porcelain Mantle Clock with Garniture Set

French 19C Japy Freres & Red Sevres Porcelain Mantle Clock with Garniture Set

By Japy Frères, Phillipe Mourey, Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Dallas, TX

The movement also has the numbers: “5 – 2”. The clock face/dial also has the initials: “D.H.”. The gilt ormolu clock case is gilt spelter and is signed on the rear base, for having...

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19th Century French Rococo Revival Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Ormolu

Fine 19th Century French Ormolu and Bronze Mantel Clock with Marble Case
Fine 19th Century French Ormolu and Bronze Mantel Clock with Marble Case

Fine 19th Century French Ormolu and Bronze Mantel Clock with Marble Case

Located in Worcester, GB

Fine 19th Century French Ormolu and Bronze Mantel Clock with Marble Case A finely cast French mantel clock dating to the third quarter of the 19th century, in the Louis XVI revival s...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Pendulum clock, floor clock with lacquered and painted wooden case, France
Pendulum clock, floor clock with lacquered and painted wooden case, France

Pendulum clock, floor clock with lacquered and painted wooden case, France

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Antique Pendulum Clock, old floor clock, grandfather clock with lacquered and painted wooden case with floral decorations.

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19th Century French Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Walnut

George II Lantern Alarm Clock Housed in a Perfectly Proportioned Oak Case
George II Lantern Alarm Clock Housed in a Perfectly Proportioned Oak Case

George II Lantern Alarm Clock Housed in a Perfectly Proportioned Oak Case

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

It is most likely that this charming ‘hook and spike’ lantern alarm, circa 1750, was originally commissioned or simply purchased to have its very own case tailor-made. The case has i...

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1750s English Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Oak

A Monumental Renaissance Revival Clock Garniture, Attributed to Feuchère
A Monumental Renaissance Revival Clock Garniture, Attributed to Feuchère

A Monumental Renaissance Revival Clock Garniture, Attributed to Feuchère

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

Comprising a clock and a pair of nine-light candelabra. The clock case of architectural out-shape with cherubic term figures supporting a rectangular pediment centred by an urn.

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Early 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Ormolu Bronze Case Portico Pillar Mantel Clock with Double Swan
Antique French Ormolu Bronze Case Portico Pillar Mantel Clock with Double Swan

Antique French Ormolu Bronze Case Portico Pillar Mantel Clock with Double Swan

Located in Danville, CA

1880 Antique French Ormolu Bronze Case Portico Pillar Mantel Clock w Double Swan MOVEMENT: 8 day wind up mechanism FUNCTION: time with half hour and hour striking SIZE: 19"H...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Oak and Mahogany Longcase Clock by Enfield
Art Deco Oak and Mahogany Longcase Clock by Enfield

Art Deco Oak and Mahogany Longcase Clock by Enfield

By Enfield Clock Company 1

Located in Norwich, GB

Art Deco oak cased longcase clock with arched top and mahogany moulding, serpentine shaped base standing on block feet and with glazed trunk door.

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1920s English Art Deco Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Oak

Swedish Gustavian Grey Painted Tall Case Clock
Swedish Gustavian Grey Painted Tall Case Clock

Swedish Gustavian Grey Painted Tall Case Clock

Located in Bradenton, FL

Incredibly rare Swedish Gustavian Neoclassical grey painted pine tall case clock, late 18th or early 19th century, having a circular hood surmounted by a cartouche, the face with Rom...

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18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Wood

French miniature brass carriage clock in case
French miniature brass carriage clock in case

French miniature brass carriage clock in case

Located in Delft, NL

French miniature brass carriage clock in case The carriage clock in black leather case has an enamel dial with Roman numerals.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Brass

Raingo Freres Bronze and Slate French Louis XV Style Figural Mantel Clock
Raingo Freres Bronze and Slate French Louis XV Style Figural Mantel Clock

Raingo Freres Bronze and Slate French Louis XV Style Figural Mantel Clock

By Raingo Frères

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

They collaborated with the finest sculptors of the day, such as Carrier-Belleuse and Pradier, to ensure their clock cases were museum-quality sculptures.Legacy: Their works are chara...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Slate, Bronze

Sessions Clock Co. American Victorian Bronze Column Wooden Case Mantel Clock
Sessions Clock Co. American Victorian Bronze Column Wooden Case Mantel Clock

Sessions Clock Co. American Victorian Bronze Column Wooden Case Mantel Clock

Located in Queens, NY

American Victorian mantel clock with an ebonized wood case and white enamel & brass clock face flanked by bronze columns topped with a red faux marble molding, with shaped bronze han...

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze, Enamel

19th Century English Chinoiserie Tall Case Clock
19th Century English Chinoiserie Tall Case Clock

19th Century English Chinoiserie Tall Case Clock

Located in Dallas, TX

Beautiful 19th century English chinoiserie tall case clock. Lovely painted images on the piece and the face of the clock has a very pretty scrolling brass design.

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19th Century English Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Wood

French Brass Cased Carriage Clock by Drocourt
French Brass Cased Carriage Clock by Drocourt

French Brass Cased Carriage Clock by Drocourt

Located in Norwich, GB

Brass cased Carriage clock in a bevel glazed cornice case with oval viewing aperture with silvered platform lever escapement.

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1880s French Victorian Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Brass

Circa 1830 English Georgian Tall Case Clock
Circa 1830 English Georgian Tall Case Clock

Circa 1830 English Georgian Tall Case Clock

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1830 Georgian tall case clock. Gothic waist panel & boldly reeded square pilasters, partially stopped by ebony line inlays.

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1830s British Georgian Antique Clock Cases

Materials

Wood

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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 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 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 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.