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.

How do I know if my antique roll top desk?

A variety of factors can determine the exact age of an antique roll top desk. Some things to look for is the type of wood and craftsmanship used to create the desk. Typically, older desks will be made from heavier wood. You can also check for a maker’s marks to determine the age. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your roll top desk. You’ll find a variety of expertly vetted roll top desks on 1stDibs.

How do I know if my roll top desk is antique?

To tell if a roll-top desk is an antique, look closely at the materials. Real antiques feature hardwoods like cherry, mahogany and black walnut. If you detect the use of engineered woods, the desk is a reproduction. Also, early pieces show off irregular dovetail joints. Joints that appear perfectly uniform indicate that a roll-top desk is a more recent mass-produced piece. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted antique roll-top desks.

Antique Clock Top

19th Century French Column Clocks

French Napoleon Iii Ormolu Clock

French Mantel Ormolu Clock With Candelabra

Bracket Clocks

Gilt Bronze Mantel Clocks

Champleve Clocks

French Gilt Bronze And Malachite

French Neoclassic Bronze Clock

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

$12,999

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

Located in Sweden, SE

Giant antique figural mantel (desk, shelf) clock of palace class, top class hand cast and hand chasing.

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Clock Top

Materials

Gold, Brass, Bronze

Antique Victorian quality brass carriage clock

$859

Antique Victorian quality brass carriage clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Antique Victorian quality brass carriage clock with the original leather travelling case, having a quality brass carriage clock with an eight day French movement, bevelled edge, glas...

Category

19th Century Antique Clock Top

Materials

Brass

Very rare vienna secession floor clock

$137,180

Very rare vienna secession floor clock

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

The case is detailed with brass accents on the base, where it rests on four square feet, adding a touch of grandeur and stability. The hood (the top section) houses the impressive c...

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Clock Top

Materials

Brass

Tiffany Bronze Desk Clock Bookmark Collection

$15,000

Tiffany Bronze Desk Clock Bookmark Collection

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Toledo, OH

Tiffany Studios steeple top bronze desk clock in the Bookmark pattern, which features turn of the century publishers' stamps designs.

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Clock Top

Materials

Bronze

Quality antique Victorian block marble clock garniture

$1,421 / set

Quality antique Victorian block marble clock garniture

Located in Ipswich, GB

Quality antique Victorian block marble clock garniture having a quality large marble clock with a drum shaped top brass bezel, glass door, white dial with original hands Arabic nume...

Category

Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Clock Top

Materials

Marble

Empire Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Figural Clock

$8,000Sale Price|20% Off

Empire Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Figural Clock

Located in Kittery Point, ME

In the form of a putto with a wheel barrow carrying a keg mounted with a clock face topped by a crane, on a rectangular chased plinth ending in bun feet.

Category

Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Clock Top

Materials

Bronze

Quality antique George III oak long case clock

$4,629

Quality antique George III oak long case clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Quality antique George III oak long case clock, having a quality antique George III long case clock to the top of the hood carved scrolls with a central finale above a painted arched...

Category

19th Century British Antique Clock Top

Materials

Glass, Oak

19th Century English Burr Walnut Domed Shaped Clock

$7,830

19th Century English Burr Walnut Domed Shaped Clock

Located in Dublin, IE

A fine late 19th century burl walnut clock, the rounded arch-top form with stepped plinth base having a silver chapter dial with Roman numerals.

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Clock Top

Materials

Brass

Regency Ebonised Bracket Clock by John Hemingway, Manchester

$10,152

Regency Ebonised Bracket Clock by John Hemingway, Manchester

Located in Norwich, GB

Regency Bracket Clock by John Hemingway, Manchester Ebonised arch top bracket clock standing on a raised, moulded plinth and resting on four brass ball feet below an inset brass line...

Category

1820s English Antique Clock Top

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique French Enamelled and Engraved Brass Carriage Clock

$10,152

Antique French Enamelled and Engraved Brass Carriage Clock

Located in London, GB

The clock is topped with a similarly decorated handle, and is set within its original fitted leather travel case.

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Clock Top

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Outstanding quality antique Victorian French brass striking carriage clock

$1,455

Outstanding quality antique Victorian French brass striking carriage clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Outstanding quality antique Victorian French brass striking carriage clock with the original leather travelling case and key, having a quality brass carriage clock with an eight day ...

Category

19th Century French Antique Clock Top

Materials

Brass

Regency Mahogany English Fusee Bracket Clock, D.Ray, Bury St Edmunds

$9,340

Regency Mahogany English Fusee Bracket Clock, D.Ray, Bury St Edmunds

Located in Norwich, GB

Regency mahogany bracket clock with chamfer top, finely figured case with brass inlay, side carrying handle and silk lined side sound frets, resting on a raised moulded plinth and st...

Category

1840s English Regency Antique Clock Top

Materials

Mahogany

Moser & Cie Silver and Blue Guilloché Enamel Quarter Repeating Carriage Clock

$7,783

Moser & Cie Silver and Blue Guilloché Enamel Quarter Repeating Carriage Clock

Located in London, GB

The rear silver door opens to reveal a high-quality Swiss quarter-repeating movement, which strikes the hours and quarters on demand when the button on the top of the clock is depres...

Category

1910s Swiss Antique Clock Top

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Art Nouveau Silver Clock with Blue Glaze, Early 20th Century

$2,400

Art Nouveau Silver Clock with Blue Glaze, Early 20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Silver clock painted blue glaze with three Graces in the centre and the clock on the top.

Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Clock Top

Materials

Silver

Regency Mahogany English Fusee Bracket Clock by Memmes, London

$8,460

Regency Mahogany English Fusee Bracket Clock by Memmes, London

Located in Norwich, GB

Regency bracket clock in an arch top case with brass inlay and dentil moulding, side carrying handles and standing on four brass ball feet.

Category

1820s English Early Victorian Antique Clock Top

Materials

Mahogany

Fine Tiffany & Co. Gilt Brass Carriage Clock with Repeater and Alarm Mechanism

$2,850

Fine Tiffany & Co. Gilt Brass Carriage Clock with Repeater and Alarm Mechanism

Located in San Francisco, CA

The case is gilt brass with beveled glass sides, front and top panels. This clock was possibly made by one of the famous clock makers of the period, perhaps Drocourt or Henri Jacot.

Category

1890s French Antique Clock Top

Materials

Ormolu, Brass

Antique Swiss 'Black Forest' Carved Linden Wood Clock 19th Century

$5,753

Antique Swiss 'Black Forest' Carved Linden Wood Clock 19th Century

By C. V. Bergen & Co.

Located in London, GB

A large Swiss extremely finely carved museum quality linden wood table top clock by C.V. Bergen, Interlaken, Swiss Circa 1890 in date.

Category

Late 19th Century Swiss Antique Clock Top

Materials

Enamel

French Ormolu, Onyx and marble clock & pedestal, retailed by Camerden & Forster

$57,500

French Ormolu, Onyx and marble clock & pedestal, retailed by Camerden & Forster

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Above the dial are charming Rocaille designed mounts to each side and below the pierced and scrolled top crown. Clock Dimensions: H: 35.5" L: 17.25" D: 7.5" Pedestal Dimensions: H:...

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Clock Top

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Ormolu

Stunning antique 19th Century quality mahogany 8 day longcase clock

$4,247

Stunning antique 19th Century quality mahogany 8 day longcase clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Stunning antique 19th Century quality mahogany 8 day longcase clock, having a shaped top with three original finales, rope twist columns to the sides of the hood, a mahogany door to ...

Category

19th Century Antique Clock Top

Materials

Mahogany

Massive 1880 Antique Ormolu Bronze Enameled Automaton Musical Bracket Clock

$550,000

Massive 1880 Antique Ormolu Bronze Enameled Automaton Musical Bracket Clock

By Winterhalder and Hofmeier

Located in Danville, CA

The arched door with beveled glass opens to the clock face topped by an iridescent bird automaton within a painted diorama framed by an enameled bronze facade of tree foliage and acc...

Category

Late 19th Century German Antique Clock Top

Materials

Bronze

Antique Georgian Long Case Grandfather Clock Higgs & Evans London Spanish Market

$22,000

Antique Georgian Long Case Grandfather Clock Higgs & Evans London Spanish Market

By Robert and Peter Higgs of London

Located in Portland, OR

A very elegant investment quality Georgian tall case clock by one of the top London clock firms of the 18th century, this very fine clock is ready to grace your space.

Category

1770s English George III Antique Clock Top

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Ormolu

Silvered Table Clock With Two Horse heads. German 1910´s

$1,290

Silvered Table Clock With Two Horse heads. German 1910´s

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Silvered Table Clock. The clock has a rounded top and a rectangular base.

Category

Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Antique Clock Top

Materials

Metal

Swedish Painted Tall Case Column Clock from the Late 18th Century

$16,535

Swedish Painted Tall Case Column Clock from the Late 18th Century

Located in Washington, DC

The face is secured behind a single hinged glass door. The top of the clock has a carved ionic column and carved dental molding.

Category

Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Clock Top

Materials

Metal

17th Century English eight-day spring-driven table clock, by John Wrench

$33,671

17th Century English eight-day spring-driven table clock, by John Wrench

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

A Rare Late 17th Century English Basket-Top Spring Clock by John Wrench of Chester, Circa 1695-1700.

Category

17th Century English William and Mary Antique Clock Top

Materials

Brass

French 19th century Louis XVI st. Breche Violette marble and Ormolu clock

$18,800

French 19th century Louis XVI st. Breche Violette marble and Ormolu clock

By Le Roy

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The enameled dial is signed Le Roy, Paris and displays both Roman and Arabic numerals while centered by the pierced Ormolu hands and encased in a reeded Ormolu bezel. The Ormolu cloc...

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Clock Top

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Magnificent 18th Century Striking Dutch Amsterdam Burl Walnut Longcase Clock

$35,194

Magnificent 18th Century Striking Dutch Amsterdam Burl Walnut Longcase Clock

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

The hood of this clock has a broken arch top pediment with very fine elaborate fretwork functioning as sound frets, as well as a prominent asymmetrically carved ornament.

Category

Early 18th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Clock Top

Materials

Walnut, Burl

FINE CIRCA 1895 FRENCH AUTOMATON INDUSTRIAL LOCOMOTIVE MOVING GiLT BRONZE CLOCK

$203,047

FINE CIRCA 1895 FRENCH AUTOMATON INDUSTRIAL LOCOMOTIVE MOVING GiLT BRONZE CLOCK

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very fine and highly collectable Antique circa 1895 French Automaton Industrial Locomotive moving gilt ...

Category

1890s French Industrial Antique Clock Top

Materials

Brass

Unusual Ribbed Eight-Day Repeating Striking Gilt-Brass Gorge Case Carriage Clock

$6,252

Unusual Ribbed Eight-Day Repeating Striking Gilt-Brass Gorge Case Carriage Clock

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Case The clock has a gilt-brass case which is a variation on the gorge case in that the top and bottom are ribbed, which adds to its elegance.

Category

19th Century French Victorian Antique Clock Top

Materials

Brass

Antique Genuine Swedish Pine Long Case Clock with Unusual Original Blue Paint

$5,658

Antique Genuine Swedish Pine Long Case Clock with Unusual Original Blue Paint

Located in Kramfors, SE

A very unusual detail is the small painted clock face at the top of the head, see picture. Healthy and solid frame.

Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Clock Top

Materials

Pine

French Ormolu and stained Horn Cartel clock, signed Faucheur à Paris, circa 1750

$38,900

French Ormolu and stained Horn Cartel clock, signed Faucheur à Paris, circa 1750

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The Glass front opens upon its original hinge and reveals the signed enameled dial with Roman numerals for hours, and outer enameled reserves for the minutes. The top of the clock is...

Category

Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Clock Top

Materials

Ormolu

Antique George III Quality Eight Day Brass Face Oak Longcase Clock

$6,341

Antique George III Quality Eight Day Brass Face Oak Longcase Clock

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique George III quality eight day brass face oak longcase clock having an attractive shaped top with an inlaid shell, oak glazed door flanked by two reeded columns with brass capi...

Category

1780s English George III Antique Clock Top

Materials

Brass

A French 19th century Carrara marble and Ormolu clock, by Mathieu Planchon

$15,700

A French 19th century Carrara marble and Ormolu clock, by Mathieu Planchon

By Mathieu Planchon

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Flanking the clock face are two stunning maidens partially covered by flowing robes and holding long floral garlands overflowing from a chalice at the top of the clock.

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Clock Top

Materials

Carrara Marble, Ormolu

French Napoléon III Carved Walnut Long Case Clock with Brass Farming Scene

$9,950

French Napoléon III Carved Walnut Long Case Clock with Brass Farming Scene

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Napoléon III period carved walnut antique long case clock from the mid-19th century, with bonnet top, farming scene and scrolling motifs.

Category

Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Clock Top

Materials

Brass

English George III 18th Century Japanned Tall Case Clock with Chinoiserie Décor

$19,500

English George III 18th Century Japanned Tall Case Clock with Chinoiserie Décor

Located in Atlanta, GA

The clock is topped with a rectangular head showcasing a delicate rhythm of turned finials and thin columns with gilded Doric style capitals, leading our eyes to discover the exquisi...

Category

18th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Clock Top

Materials

Brass

George III Mahogany Twin Fusee Verge Bracket Clock by Thomas Pace, London

$23,012

George III Mahogany Twin Fusee Verge Bracket Clock by Thomas Pace, London

By Thomas Pace

Located in Norwich, GB

George III Bell Top Bracket Clock Fine flame mahogany case with ormolu mounts and ormolu caryatids standing on bracket feet.

Category

1780s English George III Antique Clock Top

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Eight-Day Miniature Gilt-Brass Carriage Clock with Original Case

$3,857

19th Century Eight-Day Miniature Gilt-Brass Carriage Clock with Original Case

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

The original silvered and brass platform escapement is visible through an oval window at the top. The clock is surmounted by a shaped and engraved carrying handle.

Category

19th Century French Victorian Antique Clock Top

Materials

Brass

Large Masterly Carved Swiss Black Forest Nutwood Chalet with Clock and Music Box

$13,489

Large Masterly Carved Swiss Black Forest Nutwood Chalet with Clock and Music Box

Located in Lisse, NL

Top quality, hand carved and truly impressive antique clock with 8 music melodies.

Category

Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Clock Top

Materials

Brass, Iron, Enamel

French Louis XV Period Walnut Longcase Clock from the Rhône Valley, circa 1760

$7,950

French Louis XV Period Walnut Longcase Clock from the Rhône Valley, circa 1760

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French mid-18th century Louis XV period walnut longcase grandfather clock from the Rhône Valley. This French tall walnut clock features a rectangular head topped with a bonnet pedi...

Category

Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Clock Top

Materials

Metal

Rare Haig & Chippendale Geo. III 8-day, Hour Strike Longcase Grandfather Clock

$91,500Sale Price|38% Off

Rare Haig & Chippendale Geo. III 8-day, Hour Strike Longcase Grandfather Clock

By Thomas Chippendale Jr.

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

The circular chapter ring of the dial is silvered and has Roman numerals inlaid with blackened wax and the circular convex shaped silvered medallion and the top of the clock face rea...

Category

Early 19th Century English George III Antique Clock Top

Materials

Brass

Exquisite Swedish 19th Century Clock with Carved Crest and Volutes on the Base

$5,512

Exquisite Swedish 19th Century Clock with Carved Crest and Volutes on the Base

Located in Atlanta, GA

An exquisite Swedish 19th century floor clock with carved crest topped with a ball. This clock retains it's original metal face, hands and movement.

Category

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Clock Top

Materials

Glass, Wood

French 19th Century Clock, Gilt Bronze and Patinated Bronze on White Marble Base

$14,500

French 19th Century Clock, Gilt Bronze and Patinated Bronze on White Marble Base

Located in Houston, TX

Very fine museum quality clock by J. B. Marchand. The casting and gilding are in great condition I is circa 1860 featuring a woman in classical dress reading to a youth, sitting at ...

Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Clock Top

Materials

Marble, Bronze

18th Century Elegant French Louis XIV Hand Carved Tall Case Clock with Rooster

$8,916

18th Century Elegant French Louis XIV Hand Carved Tall Case Clock with Rooster

Located in Lisse, NL

Just like the wrought iron hands they are all original and in superb condition. On top of this clock mechanism is a proud, brass rooster.

Category

Mid-18th Century French French Provincial Antique Clock Top

Materials

Brass, Bronze

A French early 19th century Louis XVI st Ormolu white Carrara Gris St Anne clock

$14,100

A French early 19th century Louis XVI st Ormolu white Carrara Gris St Anne clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The support beams extend upward and over the top of the clock to form a lovely scrolled spray topped with an acorn finial.

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Clock Top

Materials

Carrara Marble, Ormolu

19th Century Spanish Bronze and Mother of Pearl Watch Stand Topped with a Parrot

$2,400

19th Century Spanish Bronze and Mother of Pearl Watch Stand Topped with a Parrot

Located in Marbella, ES

19th century Spanish bronze and mother of pearl watch stand topped with a parrot.

Category

Mid-19th Century Spanish Antique Clock Top

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Napoleon III Gilt Bronze and Cloisonné Enamel Mantel Garniture

$13,718

19th Century Napoleon III Gilt Bronze and Cloisonné Enamel Mantel Garniture

Located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, FR

The ensemble is richly ornamented with mascarons, floral garlands, scrolling foliage and molded bases, enhanced by cloisonné panels predominantly in blue tones. The clock is topped w...

Category

19th Century Antique Clock Top

Materials

Bronze

A 19th Century french chinoiserie style three pieces gilt bronze and porcelain

$5,500 / set

A 19th Century french chinoiserie style three pieces gilt bronze and porcelain

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A french chinoiserie style three pieces gilt bronze and porcelain .The magnificent clock have a base in bronze ,each side of the base is surmounted by two turquoise glazed porcelai...

Category

1890s European Louis XV Antique Clock Top

Materials

Bronze

A Miniature Two Train Vienna Regulator

$13,265

A Miniature Two Train Vienna Regulator

Located in Amersham, GB

The case is made of ebonised fruit wood with contrasting string inlay with glazed front and sides surmounted but a pediment top. This clock dates from the 1830’s, made in Fünfkirch...

Category

1830s Hungarian Biedermeier Antique Clock Top

Materials

Brass, Steel

Grimaldi and Johnson, Strand, London. Miniature Bracket Timepiece

$27,391

Grimaldi and Johnson, Strand, London. Miniature Bracket Timepiece

By Grimaldi & Johnson

Located in Amersham, GB

Housed in an ebonised and glazed bell top bracket clock case of a design particularly associated with this firm, the silvered roman dial with subsidiary date dial in the break arch i...

Category

1810s English Regency Antique Clock Top

Materials

Brass, Steel

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Three Piece Garniture Set, Signed Denière

$35,500 / set

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Three Piece Garniture Set, Signed Denière

By Jean-François Denière

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

At the top of the clock is an open winged patinated Bronze cherub seated on a draped pedestal holding his bow and arrow.

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Clock Top

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

18th Century Polychrome Delft Tile Clock With Cherubs

$2,944

18th Century Polychrome Delft Tile Clock With Cherubs

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

The clock is topped with an urn and surrounded by leaves.

Category

18th Century Dutch Georgian Antique Clock Top

Materials

Clay, Oak

19th century Swedish pine kitchen clock cupboard

$2,565

19th century Swedish pine kitchen clock cupboard

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Rare swedish pine cabinet featuring a clock tower on the top surface. Clock face mount with removable hood, the chains and weights and pendulum would hang down the central enclosed...

Category

Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Clock Top

Materials

Glass, Pine

Cartier Art Deco Chrysoprase Guilloche Agate Desk Clock

$55,000

Cartier Art Deco Chrysoprase Guilloche Agate Desk Clock

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco Cartier desk clock, adorned with purple guilloche enamel, on a n agate base, with chrysoprase top winder.

Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Clock Top

Materials

Agate

Quality antique Victorian carved walnut banjo clock barometer

$1,333

Quality antique Victorian carved walnut banjo clock barometer

Located in Ipswich, GB

Quality antique Victorian carved walnut banjo clock barometer having a quality carved walnut barometer with a quality carved walnut case having carved rope twists around the porcelai...

Category

Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Clock Top

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Tall Swedish Cabinet with Clock + Original Paint, circa 1820

$10,500

Tall Swedish Cabinet with Clock + Original Paint, circa 1820

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish Karl Johan period tall wooden clock cabinet from the early 19th century. This antique cabinet from Sweden, standing just shy of 7 feet in height, features an elegant swans-...

Category

19th Century European Karl Johan Antique Clock Top

Materials

Wood

19th Century Mahogany French Empire Cabinet Bookcase With Cellarette And Clock

$27,500 / set

19th Century Mahogany French Empire Cabinet Bookcase With Cellarette And Clock

Located in Long Branch, NJ

The piece has a clock at the top with the label Bontemps Paris and a cellarette that sits on the bottom.

Category

1870s French Empire Antique Clock Top

Materials

Mahogany

A sculpture depicting a french bulldog holding a pendulum clock, France 1900.

$3,429

A sculpture depicting a french bulldog holding a pendulum clock, France 1900.

Located in Milan, IT

A sculpture depicting a french buldog holding a pendulum clock. Over a green marble base, with moved profile of a bronze gilded depicting a French buldog, holding in his mouth a pend...

Category

Early 20th Century French Other Antique Clock Top

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Noble Viennese Jewel Case With Enamel Paintings, Bronze Figures & Clock, Ca 1870

$25,721

Noble Viennese Jewel Case With Enamel Paintings, Bronze Figures & Clock, Ca 1870

By Ferdinand Berthoud, Viennese Manufactory

Located in Vienna, AT

Excellent and detailed quality of workmanship, as is typical of Viennese enamel art. Clock from Ferdinand Berthoud à Genève, Switzerland, dial with combined time display: overall d...

Category

1870s Austrian Other Antique Clock Top

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Louis XV Painted and Parcel Gilt Oak Red Limestone Top Console

$4,900

Louis XV Painted and Parcel Gilt Oak Red Limestone Top Console

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Since the 18th century "Rouge de Rance" was also popular as a material for fireplaces and clocks, and as a top for furniture such as commodes, tables or Several Belgian red limestone...

Category

18th Century French Louis XV Antique Clock Top

Materials

Limestone

Vintage Garniture's , Pair Black Tazzas

$360 / set

Vintage Garniture's , Pair Black Tazzas

Located in Los Angeles, CA

I think they could have been from a Clock set . Top bowl is at 8" Diameter and they are 11" in height .

Category

Early 20th Century British American Colonial Antique Clock Top

Materials

Marble

19th Century Continental Interior Scene Oil on Canvas Painting by Ritta Boemm

$2,975

19th Century Continental Interior Scene Oil on Canvas Painting by Ritta Boemm

Located in Houston, TX

This charming interior shot depicts a room with a chair, Persian carpet and vitrine with a collection with a clock on top. Ritta Boemm (1868-1948) was active/lived in United States,...

Category

19th Century European Napoleon III Antique Clock Top

Materials

Canvas

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique clock top you’re looking for. Each antique clock top for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and mahogany. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique clock top, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique clock top, designed in the Georgian, Victorian or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique clock top over the years, but those crafted by Bigelow Kennard & Co., Cade & Robinson and Henry Thomas are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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The average selling price for an antique clock top at 1stDibs is $3,304, while they’re typically $325 on the low end and $70,323 for the 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 Top

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.
How do I know if my antique roll top desk?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A variety of factors can determine the exact age of an antique roll top desk. Some things to look for is the type of wood and craftsmanship used to create the desk. Typically, older desks will be made from heavier wood. You can also check for a maker’s marks to determine the age. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your roll top desk. You’ll find a variety of expertly vetted roll top desks on 1stDibs.
How do I know if my roll top desk is antique?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
To tell if a roll-top desk is an antique, look closely at the materials. Real antiques feature hardwoods like cherry, mahogany and black walnut. If you detect the use of engineered woods, the desk is a reproduction. Also, early pieces show off irregular dovetail joints. Joints that appear perfectly uniform indicate that a roll-top desk is a more recent mass-produced piece. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted antique roll-top desks.