Huge French Copper Turret Clock Hands for Decorative Use
By Brillie
Located in Nottingham, GB
Reclaimed Copper Clock Hands from a French Turret Clock A stunning set of clock hands which would
Early 1900s British Industrial Antique Clock Hands
Copper
Huge French Copper Turret Clock Hands for Decorative Use
By Brillie
Located in Nottingham, GB
Reclaimed Copper Clock Hands from a French Turret Clock A stunning set of clock hands which would
Copper
$9,950
H 92.25 in W 25.75 in D 9.5 in
Antique Gustavian Longcase Clock, Hand-Carved Pine, Sweden, 1820
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exceptional antique longcase clock from Norrbotten in northern Sweden, dating to around 1820
Wood
Large Scale 19th Century French Clock Hands Wall Sculpture
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large scale clock tower hands, French, 19th century. According to the seller, these clock hands
Metal
Clock Hands from a Bell Tower, Germany End of, 18th Century
Located in Milan, IT
Two antique clock hands from a German clock or bell tower. Gilded tin mounted on iron arms, all
Iron, Tin
$4,595
H 48.5 in W 67 in D 4.5 in
Large-Sized French 19th Century Metal Clock Hands w/ Original Paint, Wall Decor
Located in Atlanta, GA
French antique large-sized wall clock hands. These French clock hands from the 19th century are
Metal
Huge 19th Century Extraordinary Pair of Moon Face Clock Hands
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Huge and Enchanting Late 19th Century Moon Face Clock Tower Hands. This striking pair of huge iron
Iron, Sheet Metal
Large Pair 19thC French Copper Clock Tower Hands
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1890 Large Pair 19thC French Copper Riveted Clock Tower Hands in original paint. Hand made
Copper
Large Pair 19thC French Zinc Clock Tower Hands
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1890 Large pair 19thC French Zinc Riveted clock tower hands in original paint. Hand made
Zinc
Large Pair 19thC French Copper Clock Tower Hands
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1890 Large Pair 19thC French copper riveted clock tower hands in original paint. Hand made
Copper
Large Pair 19th C French Zinc Clock Tower Hands
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1890 Large pair 19th C French zinc riveted clock tower hands in original paint. Hand made
Zinc
Large Pair 19th C French Copper Clock Tower Hands
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1890 Large pair 19th C French copper riveted clock tower hands in original paint. Hand made
Copper
French Sevres style porcelain vase / mantel clock.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
, hourly striking clock. Hand painted romantic scene to the front. Batch 73
Porcelain
19th Century French Marble and Bronze Tower Clock Face
Located in Buffalo, NY
19th Century French Marble and Bronze Tower Clock Face,,, Very unusual in that it has both Roman
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Antique 1920s Public Iron Wall Clock With Hand-Painted Dial, Industrial Style
Located in Vienna, AT
. Made of metal with a hand-painted clocks face, lovely Art Nouveau numerals and still its original clock
Metal, Iron
$32,801
H 19.69 in Dm 8.67 in
Neoclassical Style Ormolu and Porphyry Cercle Tournant Fine French Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
, hanging snake head that acts as a clock hand. The 360 degree turning circular enamel dial with porphyry
Porphyry, Bronze
19th Century French Turret Clock Face, Cast Iron & Terra Cotta
Located in Kent, CT
painted terra cotta face. There are two removable, black-painted clock hands. In good antique condition
Iron
Wall Clock in Carved Wood and Hardstone – 19th Century
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
sinuous serpent forming the clock’s hands. The hours are marked by white enamel cartouches set in gilt
Agate, Bronze, Enamel
$16,535
H 95 in W 22.75 in D 13.25 in
Swedish Painted Tall Case Column Clock from the Late 18th Century
Located in Washington, DC
brass clock hands. The face is secured behind a single hinged glass door. The top of the clock has a
Metal
$1,190Sale Price|20% Off
H 18.12 in W 14.97 in D 5.91 in
Oval Wall Clock With Inlays, Early 20th Century
Located in Opole, PL
background. Delicate, ornate clock hands complete the refined aesthetic. The precision quartz movement
Porcelain, Oak, Softwood
$13,915Sale Price|20% Off
H 24.02 in W 19.89 in D 7.09 in
Drouot French Empire Bronze Mantel Clock, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
, adorned with Roman numerals and delicate clock hands, inscribed with the 'Drouot Rue du Route, Paris'. The
Marble, Bronze, Enamel
19th Century Bronze Sculpture Of A Lady Mantel Clock
Located in Guaynabo, PR
feet. The round black grey dial case have black Roman numerals and clock hands. The clock come with a
Bronze
Antique Samson Porcelain and Ormolu Chinoiserie Elephant Clock
By Samson Porcelain Factory 1
Located in London, GB
numerals on the face. The clock hands are made from pierced, intricate ormolu. The white porcelain elephant
Ormolu
Rare IMHOF Bronze Enamel Alarm Travel Clock
By Arthur Imhof
Located in Guaynabo, PR
Swiss below the dial. The clock hands are shaped as swords.
Bronze
$5,357
H 79.53 in W 16.15 in D 8.67 in
Antique Northern Swedish Long Case Clock, Rococo Style with Original Blue Paint
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique long case clock from northern Sweden made by hand around 1810. The clock has its origin in
Pine
$4,225Sale Price|43% Off
H 19.75 in W 13.38 in D 7.25 in
French Lemire Bronze Cherub Sculpture-L.Marti Et Cíe Black Marble Mantel Clock
By Charles G. Lemire
Located in Guaynabo, PR
hands. The clock has written in the back- Medaille de Bronze, L. Marti Et Cie. The clock come with a key
Bronze
$1,710
H 25.5 in W 15.5 in D 5 in
Seth Thomas City Series Mantel Clock, Victorian Walnut & Brass, 1880s
By Seth Thomas Clock Company
Located in New Orleans, LA
numerals, spade hands; 8 day spring driven movement No. 6 3/4, signed - S. Thomas, Thomaston, Conn. U.S.A
Brass
$3,750
H 15 in W 12 in D 4 in
19th Century French Napoleon III Empire Gilt Bronze Clock with Hunting Motifs
Located in Chicago, IL
running motif, featuring black enamel Roman numerals and two black clock hands. Made in the Napoleon III
Bronze
Napoleon III Lyre Clock with Ormolu Hands
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A superb Napoleon III Lyre clock by 'Raingo Press, Paris' with an exquistely painted enamel face
Ormolu
$5,398
H 48.82 in W 27.96 in D 9.45 in
HUGE 1920's ART DECO CHROMIUM PLATED SMITHS DOUBLE SIDED CEILING MOUNTED CLOCK
By Smiths English Clock Systems
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
after The clock has been fully stripped down cleaned, rewired and serviced, its not ready to plug in
Metal
Automaton Clock And Music Box House
By Geneva Clock Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
This artful and unique automaton clock and music box house proudly bears the signature of Geneva, a
Wood
Hand-Carved Swiss Black Forest Mantle Clock
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Hand-carved Swiss Black Forest mantle clock. Featuring a large red stag standing on branch and
Wood
Hand- Carved Swiss Black Forest Mantle Clock
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Massive Black Forest heavily carved mantle clock with eagle finial having chamois, doe and fawn
Wood
$2,500
H 20 in W 11 in D 6 in
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Black Slate and Marble Mantel Clock
Located in Chicago, IL
. These impulses drive the timekeeping element and synchronize the movement of the clock's hands with the
Marble, Slate, Brass
Swiss Hand-Carved Black Forest Game Clock
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
19th Century Black Forest carved game clock with grouse finial. Featuring grouse resting on
Wood
$12,900 / set
H 38.59 in W 16.54 in D 8.47 in
18th Century French Boulle Gilt Bronze Wall Console Clock, Signed "Gribelin"
Located in Berlin, DE
smaller Arabic numerals, openworked brass clock hands. Spindle movement with signature on movement plate
Brass, Bronze, Other
Glass Dome Bronze / Porcelain Face Ansonian Crystal Palace Mantel Clock
By Ansonia Clock Company
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Dome Bronze and Porcelain Face Ansonian Crystal Palace Mantel Clock. This remarkable timepiece is a
Bronze
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
Oak
Hand-Carved Swiss Black Forest Mantle Clock
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Black Forest carved Swiss mantle clock with an eagle attacking a buck chamois, with one escaping
Wood
Antique Edwardian Quality Hand Painted Porcelain Mantle Clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Edwardian quality hand painted porcelain mantle clock having a quality hand painted
Porcelain, Glass
Hand-Carved Swiss Black Forest Clock Plaque by Johann Huggler
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Black Forest carved clock plaque by Johann Huggler (1834-1912) of Brienz - a small town in Bernese
Wood
$22,800
H 15.5 in W 9.5 in D 8 in
French Chinoiserie/Japanism Dore Bronze and Hand Painted Porcelain Clock
By Ferdinand Barbedienne, Edouard Lievre
Located in New York, NY
A very unusual and quite rare 19th century French chinoiserie/Japanism dore bronze mounted and hand
Ormolu
French Regence Style Cartel in Boulle Marquetry, circa 1870
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
indicating hours in blue Roman numerals. Black clock hands with a decor of foliage. Dial and mechanism
Brass, Bronze
$3,075 / set
H 15.75 in W 13.98 in D 5.12 in
STUNNING CHINESE EXPORT HAND CARVED WOOD DRAGON MANTLE CLOCK & CANDLESTiCKS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
-1920 Chinese Export hand carved dragon mantle clock with matching candlesticks A good looking and
Wood
Antique Hand-Painted Porcelain Mantel Clock by Royal Bonn for Ansonia
By Royal Bonn
Located in Tarry Town, NY
A beautifully executed mid-19th century mantel clock by the esteemed Ansonia Clock Company
Brass
$1,300
H 9.5 in W 5.5 in D 6.75 in
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Hand Painted Faience Clock from Rouen
By Rouen
Located in Dallas, TX
with a prominent shell motif crowning the top. The table clock is adorned with intricate, hand-painted
Ceramic, Faience, Porcelain
$2,200
H 14 in W 5 in D 14 in
Antique Hand Painted Porcelain Mantel Clock "La Manche" Royal Bonn For Ansonia
By Royal Bonn
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Ansonia Clock Company in collaboration with Royal Bonn of Germany—famed for their exquisite hand-painted
Brass
$5,671
H 16.15 in W 5.91 in D 5.52 in
Outstanding Quality Large French Antique Hand Painted Porcelain Mantel Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality large French antique Victorian hand painted porcelain urn shaped mantle clock
Ceramic
$1,200
H 16 in W 12.75 in D 7.5 in
19th Century French Napoleon III Hand Painted Wall Clock with Hunt Scene
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique clock was crafted in France, circa 1870, the black and gilt wall time keeper
Brass, Iron
$3,690
H 15.7 in W 9.1 in D 7.2 in
Dutch Modernist Design Hand Crafted Brass & Beveled Glass Table / Mantle Clock
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique design clock for the collectors of timeless antiques. Finding this unique Arts & Crafts
Brass
$3,200
H 14.3 in W 5.5 in D 14.3 in
Antique Hand-Painted Porcelain “La Layon” Mantel Clock by Royal Bonn for Ansonia
By Royal Bonn
Located in Tarry Town, NY
A beautifully executed mid-19th century mantel clock by the esteemed Ansonia Clock Company
Brass
Exceptional Surinam-Themed Amsterdam Long-Case Clock
Located in Amsterdam, NL
clockmakers relied extensively on imported clock parts, like the clock face, the various dials and clock hands
Palisander
$8,690
H 41.5 in W 13.3 in D 7.9 in
Large and Hand Carved Gothic Revival with Carillon Sound Wall Clock, ca 1900
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning clock for the collectors of rare and truly stylish Gothic antiques. Gothic wall clocks
Brass, Enamel, Wrought Iron
$2,000
H 14 in W 5 in D 11 in
Antique Hand-Painted Porcelain “La Nord” Mantel Clock by Royal Bonn for Ansonia
By Royal Bonn
Located in Tarry Town, NY
A charming and exquisitely crafted late-19th century porcelain mantel clock by the Ansonia Clock
Brass
$5,238
H 31 in W 18 in D 5.5 in
Large Swiss Black Forest Hand Carved Wall Clock Plaque with Pheasant Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
in a perfect, clean, oiled and working condition. This unique and quality hand carved clock that
Wood
$16,666 / set
H 21.86 in W 19.3 in D 9.06 in
19th Century French Sevres Style 3 Piece Clock Clock Garniture
Located in Dublin, IE
central mantel clock and a pair of five-light candelabra, each richly decorated with hand-painted panels
Ormolu
Fanciful Eglomise Wall Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The height of sophistication, this stunning ‘Verre Eglomise’ wall clock is made in the traditional
Glass
Antique Bornholm Clock With Hand Painted Decoration
Located in Lejre, DK
Antique Bornholm clock / grandfather clock from the 1840s. Painted with hand-painted decoration
Paint
19th Century Clock Hands Mounted on Lucite
Located in Highland Park, IL
19th century clock hands mounted on Lucite.
Antique Mahogany Vienna Regulator Wall Clock Hand-Carved Viennese
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
Gorgeous Vienna wall clock in mahogany with amazing hand-carved details. Lovely regulator clock
19th Century Tole Friesland Clock
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century Tole Friesland Shelf Clock. Hand painted. Dutch. Circa 1840-60
Antique clock face
Located in Ramatuelle, PACA
Huge German antique wood clock face with outstanding black patina. Finish and clock hands original.
Metal
18th Century Swedish Mora Clock
Located in Encinitas, CA
18th century Swedish Mora clock hand scrapped down to the original lovely blue green color. Parts
Empire Bronze Mantel Clock "Amor", Austria, circa 1810
Located in Vienna, AT
, repeater function, enamel dial, delicate blued steel clock-hands, bronze bezel, glass with engraved coat-of
Bronze
Unavailable
H 24.81 in W 18.9 in D 5.12 in
French 19th Century Ebonized Wall Clock with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay
Located in Florence, IT
of the clock hands).
Brass
1900-1910’s Fuse Smith Astral Large Antique Wall Clock
Located in London, GB
months of warranty. Unusual Added weight in the fuse system counteracting this unusual sized clock hands
Mahogany
Mantel Clock 18th Century Louis XV Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
: Intricately designed with Roman numerals, set in a gold-tone bezel, and adorned with ornate clock hands. Base
Marble, Bronze
Ansonia Mantel Clock with Satin Finish, Late 19th Century
By Ansonia Clock Company
Located in Cookeville, TN
Satin covers the body of this unique Ansonia clock from the late 19th century. The clock is perched
Bronze
Unavailable
H 11 in W 3.875 in D 2.75 in
Austrian Hand Painted Porcelain Miniature Long Holster Clock New Haven
By New Haven Clock Company
Located in WILMINGTON, CA
Hand Painted Austrian Porcelain miniature tall clock case - Movement Manufactured by New Haven
Porcelain
Mantel Clock 19th Century, Napoleon III Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
pristine white background with black Roman numerals and elegant, classically styled clock hands. A finely
Malachite, Bronze
French Provencal Wall Clock Case, Hand Carved
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Wooden carved wall clock case
Clock Face with Copper Hands
Located in Nashville, TN
Cast iron clock faces trimmed in original weathered oak. These clock faces have copper hands that
Iron, Copper
C. 1790 Hand Painted English Wood Wall Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Offering a c. 1790 hand painted English wood wall clock. This unique piece is such a treasure--so
Wood, Paint
Antique Large Metal Clock Face with Hands
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique large metal clock face with hands.
Metal
Antique 19th Century Hand Painted Iron Mantel Clock
Located in Hudson, NY
a very charming late 19th century cast iron mantel clock, with much of its original hand painted
Iron
1880's Hand Painted German Metal Clock Face
Located in 3 Oaks, MI
This graphic large scale hand painted iron clock face was salvaged from an 1880's church in Kronau
Sevres France Hand Painted Porcelain Clock Mantel Set, circa 1900
Located in WILMINGTON, CA
Sevres France hand painted porcelain Clock Mantel set, circa 1900 A light blue ground with
Porcelain
Louis XV Tall Case Clock
Located in Woodbury, CT
From the South of France made during the reign of Louis XV, an elaborately hand-carved oak tall
Metal
19thc Scottish Grandfather Clock
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th c Scottish carved Grandfather clock with hand painted clock face thistle carved door panel. .
Unavailable
French Rocco Mantel Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Rocco Mantel Clock Circa 1860's Planchon au Palais Royal Signed on the Dial
Unavailable
H 11.75 in W 8.25 in D 4.5 in
French Cobalt Porcelain Clock with Hand-painted Scene of Lovers and Cherubs
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Boston, MA
This is a fabulous cobalt French porcelain late nineteenth century clock with hand-painted scene of
Porcelain
Unavailable
H 20 in W 10 in D 6.5 in
19th Century French Gilt Ormolu and Hand-Painted Porcelain Mantle Clock
Located in Toronto, ONTARIO
We offer a French 19th century, elongated, rectangular, gilt ormolu mantle clock with decorative
Ormolu
Louis XVI Mantle Clock
Located in Seattle, WA
playing putti. Signed enamel face, "Singier a Paris", has Arabic numerals and pierced gilt hands. Clocks
Marble, Ormolu
Unavailable
H 12 in W 9 in D 5 in
Antique Porcelain Hand-Painted Baroque Style Mantle Clock/ Aphrodite & Cupid
Located in Harrisburg, PA
Beautifully detailed Baroque style hand-painted porcelain clock. It features Aphrodite and Cupid
Porcelain
Wall Clock
Located in Clinton, AR
One of a kind. Hand painted and crafted.
Wood
Swedish Clock with Original Paint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Swedish tall clock with original paint and hand painted face. Not in working condition
Wood
Vintage Marble & Bronze Clock set
By William A. Heine
Located in Bronx, NY
columns, urns & a divine figure of Father Time seemingly holding time in his hands. The clock face has a
Marble, Bronze
Antique hunting wall clock
Located in STRAČOV, CZ
Antique hunting wall clock Hunting wall clock with Roman numerals. The body of the clock is richly
Wood
Unavailable
H 22 in W 13 in D 5.5 in
19th Century French Ormolu and Hand-Painted Porcelain Clock, circa 1880
Located in Toronto, ONTARIO
A handsome French Rococo Revival clock in a gilt metal (Ormolu) body with porcelain front plaque
Ormolu
Large Pierre Le Roy Cartel Clock in Hand-Painted Case & Bracket
By Pierre Le Roy
Located in Houston, TX
Leroy clock workings are displayed rest in a later elaborate lacquered cabinet that rests upon a
Metal
Unavailable
H 12.25 in W 5.75 in D 5.75 in
Royal Vienna Austria Hand Painted Porcelain Gilt Bronze Mounted Mantle Clock Red
Located in WILMINGTON, CA
Royal Vienna Austria hand painted porcelain gilt bronze mounted mantle clock, circa 1900. A maroon
Porcelain
Omega Swiss Art Deco Desk Clock
By Omega
Located in Chicago, IL
A remarkable 1920's Omega 8 day, hand wound Swiss Clock showing applied Roman Numerals and original
1885 Wall Clock
Located in Clinton, AR
Origin in Germany. Rare quality. Handcrafted.
Wood
1860 Wall Clock
Located in Clinton, AR
Origin Austria. Handcrafted.
Walnut
Small, Drumhead Marble Mantel Clock, circa 1880
Located in Dublin, IE
floral etching, Roman numerals and spade hands. Overall, a clock in great condition. We are delighted
Mid 19thC. French Provincial Louis XV Style Morbier Case Clock
Located in East Hampton, NY
Mid-19th century Louis XV painted Morbier Clock with Bronze Dore Pendulum, Face Surround and Hand
Pine
Paris Porcelain Clock
By Aubert & Klaftenberger
Located in Bronx, NY
. Circa mid 1800's, this elaborately designed mantle clock is detailed with hand applied & hand colored
Porcelain
French, Sèvres Porcelain and Ormolu Clock, circa 1875
Located in Dublin, IE
white enamel dial has roman numerals and moon hands. This clock would certainly attract attention as
First Empire, Gilt Bronze Portico Clock, circa 1810
Located in Dublin, IE
This superb hand-built clock exudes elegance and fine craftsmanship. The gilt bronze clock case is
Ormolu
French Mantel Clock by Coste, Aubenas, circa 1880
By Albert Coste
Located in Dublin, IE
wonderful decorative hands. This Rococo clock case follows the 18th century artistic movement and style
Moon Rural O´clock, "1830"
Located in Ceske Mezirici, CZ
Wall shuttle beat o´clock is made of steel. The face is hand painted. The clockwork is monthly
Steel
19th French Clock, Movement by Japy Freres & Cie
By Japy Frères
Located in Niederrussback, AT
A wonderful french hand painted clock with a movement manufactured by Japy Freres & Cie. The
Wood
Gilt Clock On Stand
Located in Stamford, CT
French Gilt Metal Clock Hands on new metal base.
Metal
Antique German Lenzkirch Mantel Clock
Located in Sarasota, FL
This Antique Lenzkirch German mantel clock made of walnut burled wood case has a scroll finial to
Brass
Small Rosewood Library Clock Signed J Bennett, Norwich
Located in Kent, GB
silvered and fitted with blued steel trefoil and bayonet hands. These small clocks are sometimes referred
Small rosewood library clock signed J Bennett, Norwich.
Located in Kent, GB
hands. These small clocks are sometimes referred to as four glasses though this one has five because
19th Century Black Forest Hand-Carved Clock
By Albert Mader
Located in Seattle, WA
An excellent quality 19th century Swiss Black Forest carved clock. The striking clock face with
Metal, Enamel
19th Century French Ormolu Clock
Located in Cheltenham, GB
A late 19th century French Ormolu clock striking the hours and half hours on a single bell with
Brass
French Portico Timber Clock, circa 1815
Located in Pymble, NSW
A brilliant French portico clock with ormolu mounts and pendulum mounted with 2 swans with
Burl
Louis XVI Bracket Clock by Lesieur
Located in London, Middlesex
carrier pigeon. A very similar clock, with the same porcelain case, is illustrated in Encylopedie de La
Porcelain
Louis XVI Style Bronze Mantle Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique 1920s Louis XVI style bronze & crystal mantle clock from a Palm Beach estate. Note: Inside
Crystal, Bronze
Swedish 18th Century Gustavian Wall Clock
Located in Carmel, CA
Exceptional, Swedish, 18th century Gustavian wall clock painted and gilded with beautiful detail in
Gold Leaf
Mantel Clock 19th Century Empire
Located in Warsaw, PL
by Roman numerals for hours and minutes. To indicate the time the clock uses blue Breguet-style hands
Bronze
Unavailable
H 18 in W 12 in D 7 in
Beautiful, French Rococo Style Mantel Clock by Vassy, Paris, circa 1860
By Vassy, Paris
Located in Dublin, IE
This clock has a movement de Paris, which will strike the hours and half hours on a bell. The
Unavailable
H 15 in W 8 in D 6.5 in
First Empire, Bronze and Gilt Bronze Clock Featuring Amor, circa 1800
Located in Dublin, IE
This wonderful hand-built clock catches your attention immediately with the great color combination
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.