What is a drop dial clock?

A drop dial clock is similar to a dial clock, but it has a longer drop or extends further from the bottom of the clock to accommodate a longer pendulum. Drop dial clocks also have different gearing than dial clocks, but it's the way the clocks look that most quickly distinguishes them from other clocks. Shop a collection of drop dial clocks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

How do I read a moon dial on a grandfather clock?

To read the moon dial on a grandfather clock, use the numbers and markings that appear along the outer edge. For example, if "20" is in the 12 o'clock position, the lunar cycle is currently on its 20th day. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of grandfather clocks.

How do I tell if a clock is an antique French clock?

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.

How do I identify my antique clock?

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.

What is an antique bracket clock?

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.

How can I spot an antique clock?

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.

How do I know if my antique clock is valuable?

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.

Are old antique clocks worth anything?

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.

Antique Clock Dials

French Gilt Rococo Mantel Clock

Ormolu And Sevres Clock

French Mantel Ormolu Clock With Candelabra

19th Century Black Mantel Clock

Painted Clock Face

French Case Clock Louis Xv

French Bronze Sculpture And Clock

Three Piece Clock

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. White Carrara Marble, Ormolu And Jeweled Clock

$19,800

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. White Carrara Marble, Ormolu And Jeweled Clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning French 19th century Louis XVI st. white Carrara marble, Ormolu and jeweled dial clock. The most elegant lyre shaped clock is raised on a stunning white Carrara marble base...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Clock Dials

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Engraved Eight-Day Striking and Repeating Carriage Clock by Perregaux Au Locle

$8,867

Engraved Eight-Day Striking and Repeating Carriage Clock by Perregaux Au Locle

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

A superb high quality eight-day striking and repeating carriage clock, signed on the enamel dial PERREGAUX AU LOCLE, circa 1870.

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Clock Dials

Materials

Brass

Unique Hand Carved Black Forest Tree Trunk Grandfather or Longcase Clock w. Bear

$10,054

Unique Hand Carved Black Forest Tree Trunk Grandfather or Longcase Clock w. Bear

Located in Lisse, NL

This finest workmanship antique comes with the original dial face, weights and pendulum and they all have the same wonderful leaf and flower patterns that complement the tree or fore...

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Early 20th Century European Black Forest Antique Clock Dials

Materials

Brass, Iron

Striking 19th Century Carriage Clock with a Gilt-Brass Corniche Case by Grohé

$5,449

Striking 19th Century Carriage Clock with a Gilt-Brass Corniche Case by Grohé

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

A most attractive eight-day striking carriage clock, signed on the enamel dial GROHÉ 7 WIGMORE STREET LONDON, circa 1870.

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Clock Dials

Materials

Brass

A pedestal in black Belgian marble and red Verona marble with clock, Russia 1890

$3,427

A pedestal in black Belgian marble and red Verona marble with clock, Russia 1890

Located in Milan, IT

The base is octagonal, the first elevation is circular with a wavy profile, a drum-shaped body with solid lateral handles and a wavy upper profile. Clock with circular ormolue dial, ...

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Late 19th Century Russian Other Antique Clock Dials

Materials

Marble, Belgian Black Marble

Exceptional Late 19th Century Three-Piece Clock Set by Ferdinand Gervais

$38,000 / set

Exceptional Late 19th Century Three-Piece Clock Set by Ferdinand Gervais

By Ferdinand Gervais

Located in Long Island City, NY

The en suite seven light candelabra with spiral arms and flowing curtains, the center with female masks and swags, an acorn finial and lion paws, all standing on a marble base with t...

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Clock Dials

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Louis XV period bronze cartel signed "Martin in Paris"

$6,855

Louis XV period bronze cartel signed "Martin in Paris"

Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

It is signed "Martin à Paris," an inscription found on the dial. Clocks bearing this signature are documented in collections, notably that of the Musée Carnavalet in Paris Provenan...

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1760s French Louis XV Antique Clock Dials

Materials

Bronze

Superb Figural Bronze with Cherubs by Samuel Marti sold by Barraud & Vignon

$6,750

Superb Figural Bronze with Cherubs by Samuel Marti sold by Barraud & Vignon

By Samuel Marti

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

The case rises in an exuberant sculptural flourish of scrolling foliage, floral garlands, and asymmetrical ornament, culminating in a dramatic crest that draws the eye upward and enh...

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1870s French Neoclassical Antique Clock Dials

Materials

Bronze

Louis XV Rococo Gilt Bronze Mantel Garniture, 19th Century

$7,769 / set

Louis XV Rococo Gilt Bronze Mantel Garniture, 19th Century

Located in NICE, FR

The gilding, beautifully preserved, highlights the finely detailed chasing and showcases remarkable craftsmanship. The generously sized clock features a white enamel dial framed by ...

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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Clock Dials

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Byzantine Style Gilt Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Garniture by Raingo Frères

$24,555 / set

Byzantine Style Gilt Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Garniture by Raingo Frères

By Raingo Frères

Located in London, GB

The front face of the clock features a gilt bronze dial above and a series of roundels below adorned with figures and motifs in relief above an enamel ground.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Clock Dials

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel

Japanese Imari Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Clock Set

$61,388 / set

Japanese Imari Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Clock Set

Located in London, GB

This white ground vase, painted in reds and blues and ornamented with foliate forms, functions as the clock case, the dial centrally mounted and encompassed by Rococo style gilt bron...

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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Clock Dials

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Large Meissen Splendour Clock, Crowned By Jupiter, J.J. Kaendler, Germany, 1860

$14,000

Large Meissen Splendour Clock, Crowned By Jupiter, J.J. Kaendler, Germany, 1860

Located in Tel Aviv, IL

The clock’s dial is crafted from pristine white porcelain, featuring painted Roman numerals in deep blue for the hours, and black Arabic numerals for the minutes.

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1860s German Art Deco Antique Clock Dials

Claude Galle (Villepreux 1759 - Paris 1815), attr. calendar Skeleton watch

$14,282

Claude Galle (Villepreux 1759 - Paris 1815), attr. calendar Skeleton watch

By Claude Galle

Located in Berlin, DE

French Empire Pendule, Empire Mantel Clock, Ormolu, Mantel Clock, French, Gilt, Bronze Clock, Restauration Clock Antique, Table Clock Gilt Bronze, Ormolu, Fire-Gilded Bro...

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1790s French Empire Antique Clock Dials

Materials

Gold Plate

Antique Rococo Style Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Clock Garniture

$102,314 / set

Antique Rococo Style Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Clock Garniture

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in London, GB

The central vase is mounted to the front with a circular clock dial in a gilt bronze case decorated with ribbons and laurel garlands.

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19th Century French Rococo Antique Clock Dials

Materials

Ormolu

A Signed Bronze Statue of a Nymph set on a Rouge marble gilt bronze clock base

$12,500 / set

A Signed Bronze Statue of a Nymph set on a Rouge marble gilt bronze clock base

By Mathurin Moreau

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

The statue whole is mounted on a robust round griotte marble case with gilt bronze trim that houses a clock dial and movement. This type of clock base was popular in the Napoleon II...

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Clock Dials

Materials

Griotte Marble, Bronze

Lacquer and Gilt Bronze Cabinet in the Japonisme Style by Rosel

$30,217

Lacquer and Gilt Bronze Cabinet in the Japonisme Style by Rosel

By Rosel

Located in London, GB

The clock dial is signed ‘Rosel’, an interior plaque is signed ‘Rosel / Fabricant / Bruxelles’, and the back is stamped with ‘Rosel’.

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Late 19th Century Belgian Japonisme Antique Clock Dials

Materials

Onyx, Ormolu

Malines Cathedral, Belgium, Antique Steel Engraving by J.J. Crew, circa 1877

$308

Malines Cathedral, Belgium, Antique Steel Engraving by J.J. Crew, circa 1877

Located in Langweer, NL

The massive square tower of the cathedral of Malines rises high above a crowded old street in this upright steel engraving, its enormous clock dials and tall pointed openings dwarfin...

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Late 19th Century British Antique Clock Dials

Materials

Paper

Tiffany & Co. Elegant Reptilian Folding Desk Clock with Fired Dial from 1929

$2,100

Tiffany & Co. Elegant Reptilian Folding Desk Clock with Fired Dial from 1929

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Tiffany & Co. Travel Clock STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Folding Clock METAL / MATERIAL: Articulated Folded Frame / Original Reptilian Skin CIRCA / YEAR: 1929 DIMENS...

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1920s Swiss Art Deco Antique Clock Dials

Materials

Animal Skin

Shreve & Co. Sterling Silver & Purple Enamel Art Deco Clock with Original Dial

$3,200

Shreve & Co. Sterling Silver & Purple Enamel Art Deco Clock with Original Dial

By Shreve & Co.

Located in Long Beach, CA

STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Desk Clock METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver & Bronze / Kiln Fired Enamel CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS: 4 Inches X 4 Inches MOVEMENT / CALIBER: High G...

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1920s Swiss Art Deco Antique Clock Dials

Materials

Enamel

West Front of Antwerp Cathedral, Antique Engraving after Allom, circa 1850

$377

West Front of Antwerp Cathedral, Antique Engraving after Allom, circa 1850

By Thomas Allom

Located in Langweer, NL

The tower is drawn in remarkable detail, tier upon tier of Gothic tracery, pinnacles and openwork, with a large clock dial near its middle. The shorter south tower, capped with a sma...

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Mid-19th Century British Antique Clock Dials

Materials

Paper

Cartier Sterling and Enamel Art Deco Desk Clock with Breguet Engine Turned Dial

$15,000

Cartier Sterling and Enamel Art Deco Desk Clock with Breguet Engine Turned Dial

By Cartier

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Cartier STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Desk Clock METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver / Kiln Fired Enamel CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 5 inches Length X 5 ...

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1920s Swiss Art Deco Antique Clock Dials

Tiffany & Co. by Charles Hour Brass and Gilt Art Deco Clock, 1920s Original Dial

$11,500

Tiffany & Co. by Charles Hour Brass and Gilt Art Deco Clock, 1920s Original Dial

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Tiffany & Co. by Charles Hour STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Desk or Mantle Clock METAL / MATERIAL: CIRCA / YEAR: DIMENSIONS: Length 10 inch (25cm) X Width 10 inch (25...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Clock Dials

Rothschild French Clock Garniture

$650,000 / set

Rothschild French Clock Garniture

Located in New Orleans, LA

French Clock Garniture with Annular Dial Late 19th Century Owned by two of the most celebrated collectors of the modern era, this monumental clock garniture is a masterpiece of extr...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Clock Dials

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Miniature longcase grandfather clock

$1,999

Miniature longcase grandfather clock

Located in Delft, NL

The longcase surrounding the movement is from the 20th century. The clock has a metal dial with Roman and Arabic numerals.

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Late 19th Century Antique Clock Dials

Materials

Oak

Cartier Pink Enamel Desk Clock

$22,000

Cartier Pink Enamel Desk Clock

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Cartier pink enamel desk clock, circa 1910s Circular-shaped dial with Arabic numerals, white enamel dotted bezel surrounding the dial, pink guilloché enamel case with white enamel b...

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Early 20th Century Belle Époque Antique Clock Dials

Materials

Enamel

Lovely quality antique Edwardian carved oak banjo clock barometer

$1,017

Lovely quality antique Edwardian carved oak banjo clock barometer

Located in Ipswich, GB

Lovely quality antique Edwardian carved oak banjo clock barometer, having a quality barometer and clock with white porcelain dials and brass bezels with the original hands surrounded...

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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Clock Dials

Materials

Oak

Monumental Meissen Porcelain Figural Mantel Clock, Modeled by Paul Helmig

$76,000Sale Price|20% Off

Monumental Meissen Porcelain Figural Mantel Clock, Modeled by Paul Helmig

Located in New York, NY

The surface is finished in white glaze with polychrome enamel decoration and applied gilt highlights, with modeled roses, blossoms, and a butterfly placed around the dial. The clock...

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1870s German Rococo Revival Antique Clock Dials

Materials

Porcelain

Antique English Victorian Coromandel Letter Box Clock Chapman and Leuchars

$30,694

Antique English Victorian Coromandel Letter Box Clock Chapman and Leuchars

By Chapman Son & Co., William Leuchars, Leuchars & Son

Located in Northampton, GB

Sitting in the top of the front is a circular clock with white enamel dial bearing black roman numerals and the retailers name Leuchars and Son. 38-39 Piccadilly.

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Late 19th Century English High Victorian Antique Clock Dials

Materials

Enamel

TRIANGLE Art Deco 1928 Skyscraper Table Petrol Lighter-Clock In Chromed Steel

$1,198

TRIANGLE Art Deco 1928 Skyscraper Table Petrol Lighter-Clock In Chromed Steel

By Triangle Poster Company

Located in Miami, FL

The lighter is fitted with a traditional lift-arm ignition mechanism and incorporates an unusual round dial clock with blued-steel hands, combining practical functionality with the d...

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1920s American Art Deco Antique Clock Dials

Materials

Steel, Iron

THE CLASSIC London 1928 Desk Petrol Roller Lighter-Clock In Silver & Lizard

$3,998

THE CLASSIC London 1928 Desk Petrol Roller Lighter-Clock In Silver & Lizard

By Adie Brothers

Located in Miami, FL

Feature: Octagonal white dial clock, with minutes and hours hands, 8 days.

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1920s English Art Deco Antique Clock Dials

Materials

Crystal, Silver

THE CLASSIC London 1928 Desk Petrol Roller Lighter-Clock In Gilt & Ostrich

$3,998

THE CLASSIC London 1928 Desk Petrol Roller Lighter-Clock In Gilt & Ostrich

By Adie Brothers

Located in Miami, FL

Feature: Octagonal navy-blue dial clock, with minutes and hours hands, 8 days.

Category

1920s English Art Deco Antique Clock Dials

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Enamel

Antique Gilt-Bronze Clock and Barometer Set by Maison Mottheau et Fils

$24,555 / set

Antique Gilt-Bronze Clock and Barometer Set by Maison Mottheau et Fils

By Maison Mottheau et Fils

Located in London, GB

The pair are virtually identical in size and design. The enamel dial of the clock is marked with large Roman numerals, and is inset within an ormolu overlay decorated with a lion m...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Clock Dials

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Empire Style Vitrine Cabinet with Integral Clock by Eugene Brunet

$163,703

Empire Style Vitrine Cabinet with Integral Clock by Eugene Brunet

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

The cabinet is mounted all over with superb quality well chiselled gilt-bronze mounts and surmounted by a clock with an enamel dial face surrounded by Zodiac motifs.

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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Clock Dials

Materials

Ormolu

Monumental 19th Century Black Forest Carved “Spoils of the Hunt” Wall Clock

$5,560Sale Price|37% Off

Monumental 19th Century Black Forest Carved “Spoils of the Hunt” Wall Clock

Located in Atlanta, GA

Fully 3-D carving also providing depth to the silver dialed clock face. Chiseling to the backboard - all to the utmost finest detail.

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Mid-19th Century German Black Forest Antique Clock Dials

Materials

Brass

Rare Impressive Museum Quality 19th C French Three Piece Bronze Cherub Clock Set

$4,400Sale Price|63% Off

Rare Impressive Museum Quality 19th C French Three Piece Bronze Cherub Clock Set

Located in New York, NY

The Following Item we are Offering is A Magnificent Louis XVI Style Gilt Metal and Bronze Mantle Cherub 3 Pc Clock Set, circular white enamel dial with Floral Wreaths and Numbers enc...

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19th Century Antique Clock Dials

Materials

Gold, Bronze

Tiffany & Co.

$6,500 / set

Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Fine French Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Clock Garniture Set Retailed by Tiffany & Co. (Late 19th Century) clock: 19 1/2 x 4 1/4 x 8 inches stamped Description: An antique French thr...

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1890s French Louis XV Antique Clock Dials

Materials

Porcelain

Patek Philippe. A Rare Gold Hunter Chronograph 1908

$37,447

Patek Philippe. A Rare Gold Hunter Chronograph 1908

By Patek Philippe

Located in Mayfair, London, London

The subsidiary dials for the seconds is located at nine o'clock and the subsidiary dial for recording the minutes at three o'clock.

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Early 1900s Swiss Antique Clock Dials

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

American Watch Co. A Rare Gold Railroad Pocket Watch C1880

$9,958

American Watch Co. A Rare Gold Railroad Pocket Watch C1880

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Reminiscent of a railroad station clock, this unusually large dial makes the piece truly distinctive.

Category

1880s American Late Victorian Antique Clock Dials

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Army & Navy. A Heavy Rare Gold Up Down Pocket Watch C1874

$12,073

Army & Navy. A Heavy Rare Gold Up Down Pocket Watch C1874

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Balanced perfectly at six o'clock is the subsidiary seconds dial. Reflecting its bespoke craftsmanship, the dial shares matching serial numbers with both the watch case and the movem...

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1870s British Antique Clock Dials

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

19th Century French Bressan Walnut Burl Buffet à Horloge Vaisselier

$12,600

19th Century French Bressan Walnut Burl Buffet à Horloge Vaisselier

Located in Dallas, TX

The upper section is centered by a shaped clock case with white enamel dial signed “Bailly à Morbier,” Roman numerals, and an elaborate gilt brass crest surmounted by the French roos...

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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Clock Dials

Materials

Walnut, Burl, Ash

Thomas Russell & Son. A Rare Gold Perpetual Calendar Minute Repeater Chronograph

$58,251

Thomas Russell & Son. A Rare Gold Perpetual Calendar Minute Repeater Chronograph

By Thomas Russell & Son

Located in Mayfair, London, London

The subsidiary date dial located at three o'clock and the subsidiary day dial located at nine o'clock.

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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Clock Dials

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Le Phare. A Gold Minute Repeater Calendar Chrono C1890

$15,415

Le Phare. A Gold Minute Repeater Calendar Chrono C1890

Located in Mayfair, London, London

The phases of the moon are located at six o'clock together with the seconds dial. The day aperture is located at nine o'clock and the month aperture is located at three o'clock.

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1890s Swiss Late Victorian Antique Clock Dials

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

G. Denière, "Drunken Hercules" Centerpiece, France, Circa 1870

$15,424

G. Denière, "Drunken Hercules" Centerpiece, France, Circa 1870

By Guillaume Denière

Located in PARIS, FR

He turned out several clocks for the Tuileries Palace in 1852, as well as a ‘globe’ clock with rotating dials for the Grand Salon of the Château of Bagatelle.

Category

1870s French Napoleon III Antique Clock Dials

Materials

Bronze

Oak cased weather station

$4,706

Oak cased weather station

Located in Cheshire, GB

Oak-cased Weather station by James Brown Glasgow. with silvered dials comprising a clock set with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, barometer, and central barograph over th...

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Late 19th Century British Antique Clock Dials

Materials

Oak

Rolex. A Rare Gold and Enamel Keyless Pocket Watch C1920

$7,503

Rolex. A Rare Gold and Enamel Keyless Pocket Watch C1920

By Rolex

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A Rare 18ct Yellow Gold and Enamel Keyless Lever Pocket Watch Retailed By The Alex Clarke Company London C1920. Dial: The original silver matt dial engine turned to the centre with...

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1920s Swiss Antique Clock Dials

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

A Huguenin & Sons. A Gold Calendar Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch C1890

$17,529

A Huguenin & Sons. A Gold Calendar Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch C1890

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Huguenin & Sons Locle with raised three coloured foliage to the dial with Roman numerals outer silver dot minute track. with aperture for the month at twelve o'clock, subsidiary ...

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1890s Swiss Antique Clock Dials

Materials

18k Gold

Rare 14k Pocket Watch J.Assmann Glassutte from 1890

$7,598

Rare 14k Pocket Watch J.Assmann Glassutte from 1890

Located in London, GB

Assman I/Sachsen Glasshutte pocket watch from circa 1890. The White Enamel dial in perfect condition with no hairline cracks or marks, with Arabic numerals outer minute track and sub...

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1890s German Antique Clock Dials

Materials

14k Gold

Bronze stand watch from the 19th century

$4,800

Bronze stand watch from the 19th century

Located in Tel Aviv, IL

This is an ornate, antique mantel clock featuring an intricately detailed design. The clock face showcases Roman numerals with elegant, filigree clock hands.

Category

19th Century Art Deco Antique Clock Dials

Materials

Bronze

Eugene Bornand & Cie. A Gold Hunter Quarter Repeater C1880

$9,754

Eugene Bornand & Cie. A Gold Hunter Quarter Repeater C1880

Located in Mayfair, London, London

An 18ct Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Swiss Full Hunter Quarter Repeater C1880. Dial: The lovely white enamel dial with Roman numeral outer minute track with subsidiary seconds dial at...

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1880s Antique Clock Dials

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

English Minute Repeater Chronograph 18ct Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Pocket Watch

$17,120

English Minute Repeater Chronograph 18ct Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Pocket Watch

Located in Mayfair, London, London

The subsidiary seconds dial is located at six o'clock and the minute recorder dial for the stopwatch is located at twelve o'clock.

Category

19th Century British Antique Clock Dials

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Longines Yellow Gold Pocket Watch

$9,140

Longines Yellow Gold Pocket Watch

By Longines

Located in Berlin, DE

Extremely rare collector's watch. The clock works. Dial unfortunately damaged between 4 and 5 o'clock.

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Clock Dials

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jacobean Style Oak Dresser

$5,238Sale Price|40% Off

Jacobean Style Oak Dresser

Located in Cheshire, GB

Jacobean style oak dresser, having a deep boarded rack with canopy frieze above an arrangement of shelves, drawers and cupboards, surrounding the eight-day clock with brass dial sign...

Category

Late 19th Century British Antique Clock Dials

Materials

Oak

A rare mid-19th century French Louis Philippe musical automaton framed wall cloc

$4,201Sale Price|20% Off

A rare mid-19th century French Louis Philippe musical automaton framed wall cloc

Located in London, GB

A rare mid-19th century French Louis Philippe musical automaton framed wall clock A picturesque and highly decorative example of a rare mid-19th century French Louis Philippe music...

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1880s European Early Victorian Antique Clock Dials

Materials

Wood, Paper

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Lady's Secretary Desk, Millet

$58,950

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Lady's Secretary Desk, Millet

By Maison Millet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Very fine French 19th century Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Kingwood, Satinwood and Fruitwood Parquetry Kidney-Shaped secrétaire de dame (Lady's desk or writing table) with an enam...

Category

Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Clock Dials

Materials

Ormolu

Cartier EWC Gold and Enamel 1920s Pocket Watch

$13,500

Cartier EWC Gold and Enamel 1920s Pocket Watch

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

Mechanical, Manual wind EWC, European Watch & Clock Movement. White Guilloche Dial with Black Roman Numerals.

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Clock Dials

Materials

18k Gold

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Lady's Secretary Desk, Millet

$64,850

French 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Lady's Secretary Desk, Millet

By Maison Millet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Very fine French 19th century Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted Kingwood, Satinwood and Fruitwood Parquetry Kidney-Shaped secrétaire de dame (Lady's Desk) with an enamel dial clock and...

Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique Clock Dials

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Centerpiece "The Naiad", attributed to G. Denière, France, circa 1870

$36,562

Centerpiece "The Naiad", attributed to G. Denière, France, circa 1870

By Guillaume Denière

Located in PARIS, FR

He turned out several clocks for the Tuileries Palace in 1852, as well as a ‘globe’ clock with rotating dials for the Grand Salon of the Château of Bagatelle.

Category

1870s French Renaissance Revival Antique Clock Dials

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Ezra BisbeeView of St. John’s Cathedral, Antigua, 1841

$28,750

View of St. John’s Cathedral, Antigua

Located in New York, NY

The tower was rent from the top to the bottom; the north dial of the clock precipitated to the ground with a dreadful crash; the east parapet wall of the tower thrown upon the roof o...

Category

19th Century Old Masters Antique Clock Dials

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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Antique Clock Dials For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique clock dials is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique clock dials — often made from metal, wood and mahogany — can elevate any home. Antique clock dials have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique clock dials are generally popular furniture pieces, but Georgian, Victorian and Industrial styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made antique clock dials over the years, but those made by Japy Frères, John Barwise and Patent, Blumberg & Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Clock Dials?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,980, while they’re typically $232 on the low end and $285,000 highest priced.

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 Dials

What is a drop dial clock?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A drop dial clock is similar to a dial clock, but it has a longer drop or extends further from the bottom of the clock to accommodate a longer pendulum. Drop dial clocks also have different gearing than dial clocks, but it's the way the clocks look that most quickly distinguishes them from other clocks. Shop a collection of drop dial clocks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
How do I read a moon dial on a grandfather clock?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
To read the moon dial on a grandfather clock, use the numbers and markings that appear along the outer edge. For example, if "20" is in the 12 o'clock position, the lunar cycle is currently on its 20th day. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of grandfather clocks.
How do I tell if a clock is an antique French clock?
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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.
How do I identify my antique clock?
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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.
What is an antique bracket clock?
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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.
How can I spot an antique clock?
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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.
How do I know if my antique clock is valuable?
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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.
Are old antique clocks worth anything?
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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.