Villacroce Clock 18th Century with Rosewood Veneer and Ebonized Wood
Located in Napoli, IT
pulled a string or a lever, the last hour would repeat itself. The clock is currently in a collection in
Villacroce Clock 18th Century with Rosewood Veneer and Ebonized Wood
Located in Napoli, IT
pulled a string or a lever, the last hour would repeat itself. The clock is currently in a collection in
An Exceptional Palace Wall Regulator of One Month Duration
By John Arnold
Located in Sutton Coldfield, GB
for George III in the Royal Collection. Comparable Clock Cases: There is another almost identical
Brass, Ormolu, Steel, Zinc
Large Pair of Chinese Porcelain Figures in Gilt-metal Pagodas
Located in Dallas, TX
baldochines is closely paralleled by the celebrated "Drummer Boy Clock" in the Royal Collection, originally
Porcelain
Sold|$3,044
19th Century Bronze Bust After Boizot
Located in London, GB
the "Avignon" clock in the Wallace Collection, London, cast and chased by Pierre Gouthière, 1777, and
Classical Carved Mahogany Sideboard with Busts of Female Figures Wearing Turbans
By Edward Priestley
Located in New York, NY
-case clock in the collection of the Philadelphia Museum of Art which is attributed, by them, to Joseph
Mahogany
Collection of 11 Silver and Gold 19th Century Watches in a Glas and Wood Display
By Longines
Located in Diest, Vlaams Brabant
the price is for the entire collection 11 pocket watches in silver and gold, 19th century reliëf
Silver
Eli Terry Clockmaker Hand-Painted Room Divider with Horse Scene
Located in Cookeville, TN
to your Eli Terry clock collection.
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Pair of Candlesticks Flambeaux in Gilt Bronze by Claude Galle Empire Period
Located in charmes, FR
, "National Museum of Fontainebleau, Catalog of Furniture Collections, Clocks and Furnishing Bronzes entered
Bronze
A sophisticated clock design, whether it’s a desk clock, mantel clock or large wall clock for your living room, is a decorative object to be admired in your home as much as it is a necessary functional element. This is part of the reason clocks make such superb collectibles. Given the versatility of these treasured fixtures — they’ve long been made in a range of shapes, sizes and styles — a clock can prove integral to your own particular interior decor.
Antique and vintage clocks can whisk us back to the 18th and 19th centuries. When most people think of antique clocks, they imagine an Art Deco Bakelite tabletop clock or wall clock, named for the revolutionary synthetic plastic, Bakelite, of which they’re made, or a stately antique grandfather clock. But the art of clock-making goes way back, transcending continents and encompassing an entire range of design styles and technologies. In short, there are many kinds of clocks depending on your needs.
A variety of wall clocks can be found on 1stDibs. A large antique hand-carved walnut wall clock is best suited to a big room and a flat background given what will likely be outwardly sculptural features, while Georgian grandfather clocks, or longcase clocks, will help welcome rainswept guests into your entryway or foyer. An interactive cuckoo clock, large or small, is guaranteed to bring outsize personality to your living room or dining room. For conversation pieces of a similar breed, mid-century modern enthusiasts go for the curious Ball clock, the first of more than 150 clock models conceived in the studio of legendary architect and designer George Nelson.
Minimalist contemporary clocks and books pair nicely on a shelf, but an eye-catching vintage mantel clock can add balance to your home library while drawing attention to your art and design books and other decorative objects. Ormolu clocks dating from the Louis XVI period, designed in the neoclassical style, are often profusely ornate, featuring architectural flourishes and rich naturalistic details. Rococo-style mantel clocks of Meissen porcelain or porcelain originating from manufacturers in cities such as Limoges, France, during the 18th and 19th centuries, exude an air of imperial elegance on your shelves or side tables and can help give your desk a 19th-century upgrade.
On 1stDibs, find a range of extraordinary antique and vintage clocks today.
The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.
The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.
It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.