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Swedish Rococo Longcase Clock signed Petter Södermann Stockholm
Swedish Rococo Longcase Clock signed Petter Södermann Stockholm

Swedish Rococo Longcase Clock signed Petter Södermann Stockholm

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

All parts of this clock, eg. mechanism, hands, glass, weights and pendulum are original.

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1770s Swedish Rococo Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Wood

Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Long Case Clock
Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Long Case Clock

Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Long Case Clock

Located in Kramfors, SE

Minor loss of material on the wood decorations on the door. The clock comes with the original mechanism, weights and pendulum.

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Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Pine

18th Century Longcase Clock by Charles Rowbotham of Leicester
18th Century Longcase Clock by Charles Rowbotham of Leicester

18th Century Longcase Clock by Charles Rowbotham of Leicester

Located in Brussels, Brussels

A fine longclock from the end of the 18th century circa 1780 in oak by the watchmaker Charles Robotham of the city of Leicester Very beautiful English clock The clock has its o...

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18th Century British Georgian Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Oak

French Napoleon III Mantel Clock Signed E. Gleizes, Paris, 19th century
French Napoleon III Mantel Clock Signed E. Gleizes, Paris, 19th century

French Napoleon III Mantel Clock Signed E. Gleizes, Paris, 19th century

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

Good overall condition, normal wear and tear - Clock sold with its key. Mechanism not tested, no warranty Height 24 cm 12 x 8.5 cm 2.5kg

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Edwardian Silver-Gilt Carriage Clock by Drew & Sons, London, 1913
Edwardian Silver-Gilt Carriage Clock by Drew & Sons, London, 1913

Edwardian Silver-Gilt Carriage Clock by Drew & Sons, London, 1913

Located in Braintree, GB

The hinged lid is monogrammed and allows access to the movement and winding mechanism. The clock face is adorned with Roman numerals and signed "Drew & Sons Piccadilly Circus W."

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1910s British Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Silver

Massive 1880 Antique Ormolu Bronze Enameled Automaton Musical Bracket Clock
Massive 1880 Antique Ormolu Bronze Enameled Automaton Musical Bracket Clock

Massive 1880 Antique Ormolu Bronze Enameled Automaton Musical Bracket Clock

By Winterhalder and Hofmeier

Located in Danville, CA

Below the dial is an equally beautiful field of flowing tendrils in high relief Champlevé centered by an enameled shell motif. Mechanism: 3 individual mechanisms driving, clo...

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Late 19th Century German Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Black Slate and Marble Mantel Clock
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Black Slate and Marble Mantel Clock

Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Black Slate and Marble Mantel Clock

Located in Chicago, IL

The clock features a time-and-strike mechanism, ringing once to mark the half-hour and striking the hour, providing an auditory presence that complements its bold appearance.

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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Marble, Slate, Brass

Antique Swedish Long Case Clock, Genuine Handmade with Original Blue Paint
Antique Swedish Long Case Clock, Genuine Handmade with Original Blue Paint

Antique Swedish Long Case Clock, Genuine Handmade with Original Blue Paint

Located in Kramfors, SE

The case has some traces of older repairs, mainly on the back, see pictures. The clock comes with the original mechanism, weights and pendulum.

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Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Pine

Early Tripod Table Clock by Thomas Cole with Glass Dome
Early Tripod Table Clock by Thomas Cole with Glass Dome

Early Tripod Table Clock by Thomas Cole with Glass Dome

Located in London, GB

An extraordinary rustic tripod table clock by Thomas Cole Retailed by E. White of London The circular green velvet-clad base supporting three equidistantly spaced brass imitatio...

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19th Century English Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Brass, Ormolu, Bronze

1900 Antique French Ormolu Gilt Bronze Elegant Lady Marble Base Ball Clock
1900 Antique French Ormolu Gilt Bronze Elegant Lady Marble Base Ball Clock

1900 Antique French Ormolu Gilt Bronze Elegant Lady Marble Base Ball Clock

Located in Danville, CA

It's marked "Made in Germany" on the mechanism. This clock measures 15" tall and 7-1/2" by 6-1/2" wide.

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Early 1900s French Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique 8 Day Tall Case Grandfather Clock Automaton Andrew Rich Bridgewater 1820
Antique 8 Day Tall Case Grandfather Clock Automaton Andrew Rich Bridgewater 1820

Antique 8 Day Tall Case Grandfather Clock Automaton Andrew Rich Bridgewater 1820

Located in Portland, OR

The trunk of the case with carved 'ropetwist' pilasters, the door & base inlaid with satinwood stringing, the clock is raised on bracket feet. The clock has an eight day mechanism & ...

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1820s English Georgian Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

French early 19th century Empire st. white Carrara marble and Ormolu clock
French early 19th century Empire st. white Carrara marble and Ormolu clock

French early 19th century Empire st. white Carrara marble and Ormolu clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

From the entablature hangs the enameled clock face and mechanism, adorned with a delicate Ormolu frame and richly chased hanging drapery featuring a foliate movements, mythical creat...

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19th Century French Empire Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French Mid 18th Century Louis XV Period Tall Case Clock, circa 1740
French Mid 18th Century Louis XV Period Tall Case Clock, circa 1740

French Mid 18th Century Louis XV Period Tall Case Clock, circa 1740

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A sensational French Louis XV period, circa 1740, tall case clock with an extremely rare mechanism movement signed Jean Charost.

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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Ormolu

Very Rare 19th Century Coromandel Veneered Year-Running Clock by Thomas Cole
Very Rare 19th Century Coromandel Veneered Year-Running Clock by Thomas Cole

Very Rare 19th Century Coromandel Veneered Year-Running Clock by Thomas Cole

By Achille Brocot, Thomas Cole (Clockmaker)

Located in London, GB

While a replacement mechanism, this movement, a very advanced five-barrel mechanism, enables the clock to run for a full year.

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19th Century English Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

18th C French Walnut Louis XV Longcase Clock from Meslay by Patou-Collin
18th C French Walnut Louis XV Longcase Clock from Meslay by Patou-Collin

18th C French Walnut Louis XV Longcase Clock from Meslay by Patou-Collin

Located in Southampton, NY

A long narrow lower door with a round glass window opens to the mechanism of the clock. Formerly working, in need of some repairs.

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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Walnut

Rare Antique Swedish 1800s Rococo Secretary Cabinet with a Clock, Original Paint
Rare Antique Swedish 1800s Rococo Secretary Cabinet with a Clock, Original Paint

Rare Antique Swedish 1800s Rococo Secretary Cabinet with a Clock, Original Paint

Located in Kramfors, SE

The mechanism is serviced and was working at the time the photographs were taken however we want to be clear that we leave no guarantee on the function of the clock mechanism.

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Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Pine

19th Century Ormolu Pendule - Astronomy, France, circa 1825
19th Century Ormolu Pendule - Astronomy, France, circa 1825

19th Century Ormolu Pendule - Astronomy, France, circa 1825

Located in Greven, DE

The rate is regulated by a knurled screw on the back of the clock. The lock disc striking mechanism strikes on the half and full hour.

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1820s French Empire Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

Pendulum Antique circa 1870 Wood with Gilded Bronze Mechanik Gustaf Becker
Pendulum Antique circa 1870 Wood with Gilded Bronze Mechanik Gustaf Becker

Pendulum Antique circa 1870 Wood with Gilded Bronze Mechanik Gustaf Becker

Located in Berlin, DE

Pendule of the early days, circa 1870 wood decorated with splendidly gilded bronze, work by Gustaf Becker clock with striking mechanism working with key and pendulum .

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19th Century German Louis XV Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Oak

Remontoir Cylindre 10 Rubis Woman's Swiss Pocket Watch 14 Carat Gold Diamonds
Remontoir Cylindre 10 Rubis Woman's Swiss Pocket Watch 14 Carat Gold Diamonds

Remontoir Cylindre 10 Rubis Woman's Swiss Pocket Watch 14 Carat Gold Diamonds

Located in Vienna, AT

FABRICATION NUMBER 353847 Geneva / Switzerland made circa 1900 Austrian Import Hallmark existing MEASURES AND WEIGHT: -- diameter: 2.8 cm (= 1.10 inches) -- weight: 16.0 gr...

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Early 1900s Swiss Art Nouveau Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold

Meissen Mantel Table Clock Bronze Porcelain Autumn Fall Kaendler, circa 1745
Meissen Mantel Table Clock Bronze Porcelain Autumn Fall Kaendler, circa 1745

Meissen Mantel Table Clock Bronze Porcelain Autumn Fall Kaendler, circa 1745

By Johann Joachim Kaendler

Located in Vienna, AT

The clock's mechanism is working well (it was checked and cleaned by clockmaker) .

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1740s German Rococo Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel

Tipp & Co Clockwork Motorcycle With Rider & Pillion Passenger
Tipp & Co Clockwork Motorcycle With Rider & Pillion Passenger

Tipp & Co Clockwork Motorcycle With Rider & Pillion Passenger

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

The tongues are passed through the notches and folded down to hold the two halves together. There is a wind-up clock mechanism that would propel the bike along (mechanism needs atten...

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1920s German Sporting Art Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Tin

Exceptional Musical Clock with Complications and Painting by L. V. Fouquet
Exceptional Musical Clock with Complications and Painting by L. V. Fouquet

Exceptional Musical Clock with Complications and Painting by L. V. Fouquet

By Louis Vincent Fouquet

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Fine as the painting is, it is however overshadowed by the magnificence of the musical clock. The clock mechanism has six different elements comprised of a large square movement for ...

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Mid-19th Century French Charles X Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Canvas

19th Century Hand Carved Clock of the Universe Château de Vitrey sur Mance
19th Century Hand Carved Clock of the Universe Château de Vitrey sur Mance

19th Century Hand Carved Clock of the Universe Château de Vitrey sur Mance

Located in London, GB

This monumental, hand-carved walnut timepiece — affectionately known as the “Clock of the Universe” — is not just a clock, but a masterpiece of symbolic woodwork, mythology, and cele...

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1850s French Early Victorian Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Wood

Antique French Marquetry, Ormolu and Jasperware Bureau du Roi by Beurdeley
Antique French Marquetry, Ormolu and Jasperware Bureau du Roi by Beurdeley

Antique French Marquetry, Ormolu and Jasperware Bureau du Roi by Beurdeley

By Emmanuel-Alfred Beurdeley

Located in London, GB

The ormolu mounts are of exceptional quality, featuring highly detailed anatomical figures and intricate nature-inspired motifs that bring the piece to life. The clock mechanism bea...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Genuine Swedish Country Corner Clock Secretary Cabinet Desk
Antique Genuine Swedish Country Corner Clock Secretary Cabinet Desk

Antique Genuine Swedish Country Corner Clock Secretary Cabinet Desk

Located in Kramfors, SE

Made in painted pine with faux paint and original wear and distress after 200 years of use. The clock comes with the original mechanism, weights and pendulum.

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Early 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Pine

Large Gilded Bronze Clock with Louis XIV Figure, 18th Century
Large Gilded Bronze Clock with Louis XIV Figure, 18th Century

Large Gilded Bronze Clock with Louis XIV Figure, 18th Century

By France"

Located in Madrid, ES

Large gilded bronze clock with Louis XIV figure. Mechanism working with a pendulum and original key End 18th century beginning 19th century Measures: 60cm x 55cm x 18cm Very good...

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18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Bronze

Monumental Clock on a Polychromed Panel with Hands in Golden Metal
Monumental Clock on a Polychromed Panel with Hands in Golden Metal

Monumental Clock on a Polychromed Panel with Hands in Golden Metal

Located in Leuven , BE

The hands are attached to the back of the panel with a clock system, leftovers of the mechanism are still attached the clock itself is made of a thin iron plate, with the hours paint...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Original Clock Cabinet from Sweden, Hand-Crafted Untouched Veneered Elm
Antique Original Clock Cabinet from Sweden, Hand-Crafted Untouched Veneered Elm

Antique Original Clock Cabinet from Sweden, Hand-Crafted Untouched Veneered Elm

Located in Kramfors, SE

The cabinet has some minor traces of use and distress. The clock has the original mechanism, weights, pendulum and keys.

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Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Elm

Antique Large Victorian Key Wind Mechanical Scary White Cat Toy, As Found
Antique Large Victorian Key Wind Mechanical Scary White Cat Toy, As Found

Antique Large Victorian Key Wind Mechanical Scary White Cat Toy, As Found

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

The toy is a very large mechanically articulated white cat, which would have movement in the tail, legs and face. The clock work mechanism has been over wound, so is currently not wo...

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Late 19th Century Austrian High Victorian Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Metal

Antique Victorian Key Wind Mechanical Small Striped Cat Child's Toy, As Found
Antique Victorian Key Wind Mechanical Small Striped Cat Child's Toy, As Found

Antique Victorian Key Wind Mechanical Small Striped Cat Child's Toy, As Found

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

The toy depicts as small kitten with brown stripes. The clock wind mechanism has been over wound, so is currently not working, but it is presumed that the toy walked, and the tail an...

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Late 19th Century Austrian High Victorian Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Metal

19th Century Highly Carved French Oak Sculpture of a Man Harvesting Wine Grapes
19th Century Highly Carved French Oak Sculpture of a Man Harvesting Wine Grapes

19th Century Highly Carved French Oak Sculpture of a Man Harvesting Wine Grapes

Located in Dallas, TX

The style is that of Black Forest, with realistic depictions of branches, leaves, grapes, and more. Originally a French clock, most of the timing mechanisms have long been removed.

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19th Century French Black Forest Antique Clock Mechanisms

Materials

Wood

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Find a variety of antique clock mechanisms available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and brass, all antique clock mechanisms available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of antique clock mechanisms available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Victorian, Empire and louis xv antique clock mechanisms are consistently popular styles. Europa Antiques, Winterhalder & Hofmeier and Viennese Manufactory each produced beautiful antique clock mechanisms that are worth considering.

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