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Antique Clock / Eagle top with brass appliques around
Antique Clock / Eagle top with brass appliques around

Antique Clock / Eagle top with brass appliques around

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A dark wood case with brass decorations all over the case . Has an Eagle on top. Dial is enameled

Category

1920s English Edwardian Antique Clock Top

Materials

Walnut

Swedish 19th Century Clock Also Known as a Mora Clock
Swedish 19th Century Clock Also Known as a Mora Clock

Swedish 19th Century Clock Also Known as a Mora Clock

Located in Atlanta, GA

A 19th century Swedish clock, commonly called a Mora clock. This Swedish painted wood clock has

Category

19th Century Swedish Antique Clock Top

Materials

Wood

Georgian Bell Top Bracket Clock
Georgian Bell Top Bracket Clock

Georgian Bell Top Bracket Clock

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

An 18th century ebonised bell top bracket clock by Darling, Lauder. The verge 8 day movement has a

Category

Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Clock Top

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Mahogany Tall Case Clock
Mahogany Tall Case Clock

Mahogany Tall Case Clock

Located in Woodbury, CT

English, mahogany tall case clock with pagoda top and painted enamel face with moon phase. Bonnet

Category

19th Century English Antique Clock Top

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century German Bell-Top Walnut Bracket Mantel Clock by Junghans
19th Century German Bell-Top Walnut Bracket Mantel Clock by Junghans

19th Century German Bell-Top Walnut Bracket Mantel Clock by Junghans

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

19th century German bell-top walnut bracket mantel clock by Junghans 19th century walnut cased

Category

Late 19th Century German Victorian Antique Clock Top

Materials

Ormolu

18th Century Mahogany Bell Top Bracket Clock by Spencer and Perkins
18th Century Mahogany Bell Top Bracket Clock by Spencer and Perkins

18th Century Mahogany Bell Top Bracket Clock by Spencer and Perkins

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A fine example of a George III period mahogany eight day bracket clock with full brass dial by

Category

18th Century English George III Antique Clock Top

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

French Industrial Steam Hammer Clock
French Industrial Steam Hammer Clock

French Industrial Steam Hammer Clock

By Guilemt & Japy Freres

Located in Stamford, CT

A French industrial steam hammer clock having piston cylinder on top. Brass movement signed GLT

Category

19th Century French Antique Clock Top

Materials

Metal

Belgian Longcase Clock, Circa 1780
Belgian Longcase Clock, Circa 1780

Belgian Longcase Clock, Circa 1780

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A painted longcase clock with an arched cornice top, arched panel door and carved bracket base

Category

18th Century and Earlier Belgian Antique Clock Top

English Oak Tall Case Clock
English Oak Tall Case Clock

English Oak Tall Case Clock

Located in San Francisco, CA

An English oak arch top long case clock with painted dial and 8 day movement by Thos. Sutton of

Category

18th Century and Earlier English Antique Clock Top

Louis XV French Boulle Bracket Clock with Cherub Top and Wall Bracket
Louis XV French Boulle Bracket Clock with Cherub Top and Wall Bracket

Louis XV French Boulle Bracket Clock with Cherub Top and Wall Bracket

Located in Milford, NH

A Louis XV style French boulle bracket clock with matching mounted top and wall-mounted bracket, an

Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique Clock Top

Materials

Ormolu

19th C French Empire Mantle Clock
19th C French Empire Mantle Clock

19th C French Empire Mantle Clock

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A stunning 19th Century French Empire mantle clock in gilded bronze. Features a French lady in

Category

19th Century French Antique Clock Top

Materials

Ormolu, Enamel

19th Century Regency Mahogany Bracket Clock
19th Century Regency Mahogany Bracket Clock

19th Century Regency Mahogany Bracket Clock

Located in London, GB

A fine quality early 19th century mahogany domed top bracket clock having brass carrying handle and

Category

19th Century English Antique Clock Top

Materials

Mahogany

Walnut and Walnut Burl Tall Case Clock
Walnut and Walnut Burl Tall Case Clock

Walnut and Walnut Burl Tall Case Clock

Located in Woodbury, CT

Walnut and walnut burl tall case clock. The caddy top bonnet with brass finials houses a brass and

Category

18th Century and Earlier English Antique Clock Top

Period Georgian Grandfather or Long Case Clock
Period Georgian Grandfather or Long Case Clock

Period Georgian Grandfather or Long Case Clock

Located in Essex, MA

George III Mahogany Long Case or Tall Case Clock --Architectural Broken Arch Pediment Top of

Category

18th Century and Earlier English George III Antique Clock Top

Materials

Mahogany

Fine French 19th Century Gilt Bronze Bow Top Cartel Wall Clock Birds of Prey
Fine French 19th Century Gilt Bronze Bow Top Cartel Wall Clock Birds of Prey

Fine French 19th Century Gilt Bronze Bow Top Cartel Wall Clock Birds of Prey

Located in Roslyn, NY

quadrant, wrapped in leafy volutes and ribbons a large bow with fluttering ribbons on top. The clock face

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Clock Top

Materials

Enamel, Bronze

Marble and Gilt Bronze Clock Base Topped by a Bronze Bust of Lord Byron
Marble and Gilt Bronze Clock Base Topped by a Bronze Bust of Lord Byron

Marble and Gilt Bronze Clock Base Topped by a Bronze Bust of Lord Byron

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A finely cast bronze bust of Lord Byron signed Hans Fromm on a marble clock base. The bronze itself

Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Clock Top

Materials

Bronze

A Louis XV Style Ormolu Striking Elephant Clock

A Louis XV Style Ormolu Striking Elephant Clock

Located in valatie, NY

This exceptionally styled elephant has a beautiful ormolu striking clock as its cargo. At the top

Category

19th Century French Antique Clock Top

1900 France, Pendulum Clock Depicting a French Bulldog
1900 France, Pendulum Clock Depicting a French Bulldog

1900 France, Pendulum Clock Depicting a French Bulldog

Located in Milan, IT

in his mouth a pendulum clock, which entirely oscillates, the top part with all the clock, and in

Category

1890s French Antique Clock Top

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique Original Painted Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock, circa 1842
Antique Original Painted Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock, circa 1842

Antique Original Painted Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock, circa 1842

Located in Round Top, TX

primitive/simplistic paint style is endearing. It is dated 1842 at the top, and the clock face has the

Category

19th Century Swedish Antique Clock Top

Materials

Pine, Paint

A VENETIAN EARLY 18TH C PAINTED AND FAUX ARTE POVERO CLOCK
A VENETIAN EARLY 18TH C PAINTED AND FAUX ARTE POVERO CLOCK

A VENETIAN EARLY 18TH C PAINTED AND FAUX ARTE POVERO CLOCK

Located in valatie, NY

carved top with English Lantern Clock works, the case with multiple exotic scenes with a painted

Category

18th Century and Earlier Antique Clock Top

Swedish 19th Century Painted Wood Tall Case Clock of Grey Color
Swedish 19th Century Painted Wood Tall Case Clock of Grey Color

Swedish 19th Century Painted Wood Tall Case Clock of Grey Color

Located in Atlanta, GA

, hands and movement. This rather slender clock is topped by a lovely carved crest and features a single

Category

19th Century Swedish Antique Clock Top

Materials

Glass, Fir

Edwardian Carved Mahogany Mantel Clock
Edwardian Carved Mahogany Mantel Clock

Edwardian Carved Mahogany Mantel Clock

Located in Suffolk, GB

Edwardian carved mahogany mantel clock having an arch top and well carved mahogany case with a

Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Clock Top

Materials

Brass

Arts & Crafts Copper Mantel Clock
Arts & Crafts Copper Mantel Clock

Arts & Crafts Copper Mantel Clock

Located in Petworth, GB

riveted construction Stylised design with dandelion clocks Splayed feet and domed top Pendulum and

Category

Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Clock Top

Materials

Silver Plate, Copper

Large Edwardian Inlaid Mantle Clock
Large Edwardian Inlaid Mantle Clock

Large Edwardian Inlaid Mantle Clock

Located in Cheshire, GB

Mahogany cased mantle clock, the arched top above white enameled dial having numerals signed Boodle

Category

Early 20th Century British Antique Clock Top

Antique Walnut Miniature Grandfather Clock
Antique Walnut Miniature Grandfather Clock

Antique Walnut Miniature Grandfather Clock

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique walnut miniature Grandfather clock having an arched top with pierced fretwork carving

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Clock Top

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Mantel Clock
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Mantel Clock

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Mantel Clock

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique Victorian burr walnut mantel clock having an arched top and burr walnut case standing on

Category

19th Century English Antique Clock Top

Materials

Walnut

Edwardian Chinoiserie Decorated Mantel Clock, Asprey, London
Edwardian Chinoiserie Decorated Mantel Clock, Asprey, London

Edwardian Chinoiserie Decorated Mantel Clock, Asprey, London

Located in Norwich, GB

Edwardian Chinoiserie Decorated Mantel Clock, Asprey, London. Edwardian mantel clock housed in a

Category

1910s French Antique Clock Top

Materials

Fruitwood

18th Century Mahogany Tallcase Clock with Bonnet Top and Brass Face
18th Century Mahogany Tallcase Clock with Bonnet Top and Brass Face

18th Century Mahogany Tallcase Clock with Bonnet Top and Brass Face

Located in Atlanta, GA

English mahogany tall case clock with bonnet top featuring two (2) finials and brass clock face

Category

18th Century European Antique Clock Top

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Clock Set with Cubist Cats
Art Deco Clock Set with Cubist Cats

Art Deco Clock Set with Cubist Cats

By Georges Lavroff

Located in Hoddesdon, GB

of the arched clock face staring mesmerisingly at a pair of birds perched on top . This clock is of

Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Clock Top

Materials

Marble, Bronze

PH. Mourey France Late 1800s Mantle Clock
PH. Mourey France Late 1800s Mantle Clock

PH. Mourey France Late 1800s Mantle Clock

By Phillipe Mourey

Located in Store Heddinge, DK

-1910) in France. It features a female sculpture with a swan on top. The clock comes with a key, and the

Category

19th Century French Baroque Antique Clock Top

Materials

Metal

Antique French Gilt Metal Mantle Clock Lamp
Antique French Gilt Metal Mantle Clock Lamp

Antique French Gilt Metal Mantle Clock Lamp

Located in London, GB

decoration & sitting on gilded feet. On top of the clock section is a very detailed classical gilt metal

Category

19th Century French Victorian Antique Clock Top

Materials

Onyx

Early 19th Century Figural Restauration Mantel Clock
Early 19th Century Figural Restauration Mantel Clock

Early 19th Century Figural Restauration Mantel Clock

By Chauvel

Located in Paris, FR

Exquisite sculpted and gilded mantel clock with a young cupid. He is leaning against a column that

Category

Early 19th Century French Restauration Antique Clock Top

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

English Pagoda Top Rosewood Bracket Clock by Walsh, Newbury  c 1825
English Pagoda Top Rosewood Bracket Clock by Walsh, Newbury  c 1825

English Pagoda Top Rosewood Bracket Clock by Walsh, Newbury c 1825

Located in Milford, NH

A fine form English pagoda top rosewood bracket clock circa 1825, with brass side handles, bezel

Category

1820s English Antique Clock Top

Materials

Brass

Fluorite and Gilt Bronze Clock, Depicting 'Love'
Fluorite and Gilt Bronze Clock, Depicting 'Love'

Fluorite and Gilt Bronze Clock, Depicting 'Love'

Located in London, GB

around it.  The clock face is topped by a gilt bronze sculpture of a winged cherub, who is depicted in

Category

Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Antique Clock Top

Materials

Stone, Ormolu, Bronze

Robert Thorne, London, Burled Walnut Tall Case Clock with Pagoda Top
Robert Thorne, London, Burled Walnut Tall Case Clock with Pagoda Top

Robert Thorne, London, Burled Walnut Tall Case Clock with Pagoda Top

Located in Milford, NH

A stunning burled walnut tall case clock with pagoda form bonnet featuring a pierce-carved gilt

Category

Mid-18th Century English Antique Clock Top

Materials

Metal

Antique French Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Clock
Antique French Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Clock

Antique French Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Clock

By A.D. Mougin

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

, painted in the style of Marie Antoinette. To the top of the clock is a porcelain urn, delicately painted

Category

19th Century European Louis XVI Antique Clock Top

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century French Sevres Porcelain Ormolu Clock
19th Century French Sevres Porcelain Ormolu Clock

19th Century French Sevres Porcelain Ormolu Clock

Located in London, GB

cherub, both set against classical architecture. The top of the clock is decorated with an ormolu

Category

1870s French Antique Clock Top

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

French Gilt Bronze and Black Slate Striking Clock
French Gilt Bronze and Black Slate Striking Clock

French Gilt Bronze and Black Slate Striking Clock

Located in Lambertville, NJ

top over arched clock body resting on paw feet. This clock is a 14 day clock and has recently been

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Clock Top

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Beautifully Cast Brass and Porcelain Time Striking Clock
Beautifully Cast Brass and Porcelain Time Striking Clock

Beautifully Cast Brass and Porcelain Time Striking Clock

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Handsome cast brass and porcelain clock with French works. Nicely detailed brass case fitted with

Category

Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Revival Antique Clock Top

Materials

Porcelain

Glasgow School Mantel Clock With Inset Enamel Hearts
Glasgow School Mantel Clock With Inset Enamel Hearts

Glasgow School Mantel Clock With Inset Enamel Hearts

Located in Petworth, GB

Glasgow School silver plate on copper mantel clock Riveted with a domed top and set on 4 stylised

Category

Early 1900s Scottish Arts and Crafts Antique Clock Top

Materials

Silver Plate, Copper, Enamel

Fine 19th Century Gilt Carved Swedish Wall Clock
Fine 19th Century Gilt Carved Swedish Wall Clock

Fine 19th Century Gilt Carved Swedish Wall Clock

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Excellent quality Swedish gilt wall clock, circa 1840. Detachable top carving and detachable

Category

Mid-19th Century European Rococo Antique Clock Top

Materials

Giltwood

Vienna Laterndluhr One Year Movement Regulator Wall Clock
Vienna Laterndluhr One Year Movement Regulator Wall Clock

Vienna Laterndluhr One Year Movement Regulator Wall Clock

Located in Danville, CA

Vienna Laterndluhr 1 YEAR MOVEMENT Regulator Wall Clock Here is an extremely top museum quality

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Clock Top

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Gold-Plated Bronze Clock Set
19th Century French Gold-Plated Bronze Clock Set

19th Century French Gold-Plated Bronze Clock Set

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century French gold-plated bronze clock set with six-arm candelabrum. Two Cherubs sit on top

Category

19th Century French Antique Clock Top

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Chinese Blue and White Clock Garniture
19th Century Chinese Blue and White Clock Garniture

19th Century Chinese Blue and White Clock Garniture

Located in Brighton, Sussex

clock having cherubs to the top, a striking eight day movement and raided on a gilded ormolu base.

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Clock Top

Materials

Ormolu

Folk Art French Revolution Clock, Early 19th Century
Folk Art French Revolution Clock, Early 19th Century

Folk Art French Revolution Clock, Early 19th Century

Located in Doylestown, PA

larger fascia surrounded by spears and containing the clock face topped by a carved red revolution cap

Category

Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Clock Top

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Gilt Mantle Clock Signed ‘Bourdin’
19th Century French Gilt Mantle Clock Signed ‘Bourdin’

19th Century French Gilt Mantle Clock Signed ‘Bourdin’

By Bourdin

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

’. A fine clock from a top-quality Parisian artist.     

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Clock Top

Materials

Bronze

Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Malachite Clock Set
Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Malachite Clock Set

Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Malachite Clock Set

Located in London, GB

accompany the clock have slender, tapered malachite bodies, which are topped by malachite lids, with floral

Category

Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Antique Clock Top

Materials

Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze

Antique Victorian Marble Eight Day Striking Mantel Clock
Antique Victorian Marble Eight Day Striking Mantel Clock

Antique Victorian Marble Eight Day Striking Mantel Clock

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique Victorian marble eight day striking mantel clock having a dome shaped top with three

Category

19th Century English Antique Clock Top

Materials

Marble

Antique French Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Clock, Love
Antique French Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Clock, Love

Antique French Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Clock, Love

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, Samuel Marti

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

painted scene of a young couple. To the top of the clock is a porcelain urn delicately painted with a

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Clock Top

Materials

Ormolu

Ormolu and Sèvres Porcelain Clock by Achille Brocot
Ormolu and Sèvres Porcelain Clock by Achille Brocot

Ormolu and Sèvres Porcelain Clock by Achille Brocot

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, Achille Brocot

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

. To the top of the clock is a porcelain urn delicately painted with a country scene. The rear door is

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Clock Top

Materials

Ormolu

'The Death of Nelson’ Commemorative Striking Mantelpiece Clock
'The Death of Nelson’ Commemorative Striking Mantelpiece Clock

'The Death of Nelson’ Commemorative Striking Mantelpiece Clock

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

holding a long shell horn in each hand. On top of the clock is a bronze group of the dying Nelson

Category

1840s French Antique Clock Top

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Arts & Crafts Copper Clock by Collins and Co
Arts & Crafts Copper Clock by Collins and Co

Arts & Crafts Copper Clock by Collins and Co

Located in London, GB

Collins and Co., stamped to the base. An Arts & Crafts copper clock with dome top, abalone

Category

Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Clock Top

Materials

Copper

Swedish Mora Clock Kurbits Folk Art Early 1825 Scallop Top Rare Antique
Swedish Mora Clock Kurbits Folk Art Early 1825 Scallop Top Rare Antique

Swedish Mora Clock Kurbits Folk Art Early 1825 Scallop Top Rare Antique

Located in Lewes, England

patina and a Scallop Top hood. The clock body is distressed as befits its age and has the usual wood

Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Early Victorian Antique Clock Top

Materials

Pine

Early 20th Century French Marquetry Mahogany Mantle Clock
Early 20th Century French Marquetry Mahogany Mantle Clock

Early 20th Century French Marquetry Mahogany Mantle Clock

Located in London, GB

A delighful French marquetry inlaid mahogany lancet-top mantel clock, circa 1900 in date. With

Category

Early 1900s French Antique Clock Top

Materials

Mahogany

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Antique Clock Top For Sale on 1stDibs

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.

How Much is a Antique Clock Top?

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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.