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Bronze and Marble Clockset
Bronze and Marble Clockset

Bronze and Marble Clockset

Unavailable|$3,797 / set

Bronze and Marble Clockset

Located in Heukelum, NL

Bronze and marble clockset. France, circa 1870. Clock running well, incl. winding key.

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19th Century European Louis XVI Antique Clock Winding

Antique Gunmetal Junghans Mechanical Travel Alarm Clock or Pocket Watch
Antique Gunmetal Junghans Mechanical Travel Alarm Clock or Pocket Watch

Antique Gunmetal Junghans Mechanical Travel Alarm Clock or Pocket Watch

By Junghans Uhren GmbH

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful pre-owned antique hand winding travel alarm clock / pocket watch is in good working

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1910s German Antique Clock Winding

Vintage Industrial Copper Self Winding Clock Company Railway Wall Clock c.1920
Vintage Industrial Copper Self Winding Clock Company Railway Wall Clock c.1920

Vintage Industrial Copper Self Winding Clock Company Railway Wall Clock c.1920

By Self Winding Clock Co.

Located in London, GB

An incredible pair of copper cased wall clocks made by the Self Winding Clock Company. c.1920

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Early 20th Century English Industrial Antique Clock Winding

Materials

Copper

Rare Self Winding Clock Co Naval Observatory Time Western Union Wall Clock 26"
Rare Self Winding Clock Co Naval Observatory Time Western Union Wall Clock 26"

Rare Self Winding Clock Co Naval Observatory Time Western Union Wall Clock 26"

By Self Winding Clock Co.

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Western Union, Naval Observatory Time, self winding clock. Features a tall wooden case with

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Early 20th Century Late Victorian Antique Clock Winding

Materials

Metal

French Belle Époque Tôle Peinte Wall Clock with Winding Key
French Belle Époque Tôle Peinte Wall Clock with Winding Key

French Belle Époque Tôle Peinte Wall Clock with Winding Key

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A charming French Belle Époque, Tôle Peinte wall clock with the original winding key – in working

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Clock Winding

Materials

Metal

Vintage Self Winding Clock Co Large Square Case Shelf Clock
Vintage Self Winding Clock Co Large Square Case Shelf Clock

Vintage Self Winding Clock Co Large Square Case Shelf Clock

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage self winding clock co large 24" square case shelf clock. Item features 1 glass swing door

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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Clock Winding

Materials

Glass, Wood

19th Century Wall Clock
19th Century Wall Clock

19th Century Wall Clock

Located in Buchanan, NY

American 19th Century wall clock, orginally from a train station. "Self Winding Clock Co. New York

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19th Century Antique Clock Winding

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Art Deco Sculpted Silver New Haven Collectible Desk/Mantel Clock
Vintage Art Deco Sculpted Silver New Haven Collectible Desk/Mantel Clock

Vintage Art Deco Sculpted Silver New Haven Collectible Desk/Mantel Clock

By New Haven Clock Company

Located in Chicago, IL

antique art deco New Haven white enamel faced collectible estate piece desk/mantel clock with winding

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Clock Winding

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Restauration Period Painted Longcase Clock, France c. 1830
Restauration Period Painted Longcase Clock, France c. 1830

Restauration Period Painted Longcase Clock, France c. 1830

Located in Atlanta, GA

, which features Latin numbering. The clock requires winding only once weekly.

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19th Century French Antique Clock Winding

Materials

Metal

Exceptional & Rare 19th Century French Cavalry Horse Tack  Clock
Exceptional & Rare 19th Century French Cavalry Horse Tack  Clock

Exceptional & Rare 19th Century French Cavalry Horse Tack Clock

Located in Mt Kisco, NY

a fine French 8 day miniature time piece and includes the winding key. Clocks of this type were

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19th Century French Antique Clock Winding

RARE EMPIRE SUNFLOWER CLOCK from the ASTOR'S BEECHWOOD MANSION
RARE EMPIRE SUNFLOWER CLOCK from the ASTOR'S BEECHWOOD MANSION

RARE EMPIRE SUNFLOWER CLOCK from the ASTOR'S BEECHWOOD MANSION

Located in Essex, MA

Rare First Empire Sunflower Clock. Naturalistically Modeled with Serpent Winding Its Way Up the

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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Clock Winding

Materials

Bronze

One-Year German Regulator Clock
One-Year German Regulator Clock

One-Year German Regulator Clock

By C. Wendenburg

Located in New Orleans, LA

6 o’clock position, while the winding rod resides at the 12 o’clock position. Once primarily

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19th Century German Other Antique Clock Winding

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Magnificent Antique French Ormolu Clock, Jules Graux
Magnificent Antique French Ormolu Clock, Jules Graux

Magnificent Antique French Ormolu Clock, Jules Graux

By Graux Marly

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

condition just a small mark next to the right hand winding hole. The clock looks stunning. Complete with

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Clock Winding

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th Century Napoleon III Inlay Wall Clock
French 19th Century Napoleon III Inlay Wall Clock

French 19th Century Napoleon III Inlay Wall Clock

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

battery operation that will allow you to enjoy your antique wall clock without regular winding.

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Clock Winding

Materials

Brass

Fine quality antique Victorian walnut cased wall clock
Fine quality antique Victorian walnut cased wall clock

Fine quality antique Victorian walnut cased wall clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Fine quality antique Victorian walnut cased Vienna wall clock, having a single walnut glazed door

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Late 19th Century Antique Clock Winding

Materials

Walnut

Stunning quality antique Victorian walnut Vienna wall clock
Stunning quality antique Victorian walnut Vienna wall clock

Stunning quality antique Victorian walnut Vienna wall clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

original hands, pendulum and winding key. All clocks get serviced by our horologist to ensure perfect

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Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Clock Winding

Materials

Brass

French Pine Longcase Clock 'Mock Clock'
French Pine Longcase Clock 'Mock Clock'

French Pine Longcase Clock 'Mock Clock'

Located in Baltimore, MD

Comtoise clock without any need for winding or any ability to tell time. This clock is made up from all

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Late 19th Century French Antique Clock Winding

Materials

Pine

Vienna Empire Mantel Table Clock Wooden Chest, circa 1820
Vienna Empire Mantel Table Clock Wooden Chest, circa 1820

Vienna Empire Mantel Table Clock Wooden Chest, circa 1820

Located in Vienna, AT

winding up the clock's mechanism is preserved. Condition: Finest condition! The clock's mechanism is

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Early 18th Century Austrian Empire Antique Clock Winding

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Excellent quality antique Victorian carved walnut Vienna wall clock
Excellent quality antique Victorian carved walnut Vienna wall clock

Excellent quality antique Victorian carved walnut Vienna wall clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

half hour on a gong with the original pendulum and winding key. All clocks get serviced prior to

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19th Century Antique Clock Winding

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Mantle Mantel Table Chiming Clock Caryatides Empire Austria, Vienna
Mantle Mantel Table Chiming Clock Caryatides Empire Austria, Vienna

Mantle Mantel Table Chiming Clock Caryatides Empire Austria, Vienna

By Viennese Manufactory

Located in Vienna, AT

/ Key For Winding Up The Clock's Mechanism Existing Detailed informations: Mantel / table clock

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1810s Austrian Empire Antique Clock Winding

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Vienna Empire Mantel Table Clock Wooden Chest, circa 1815
Vienna Empire Mantel Table Clock Wooden Chest, circa 1815

Vienna Empire Mantel Table Clock Wooden Chest, circa 1815

Located in Vienna, AT

visible/ the imperial eagle at top piece is made of bronze, too. A key for winding up the clock

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Early 18th Century Austrian Empire Antique Clock Winding

Materials

Alabaster, Brass, Enamel, Ormolu

Vienna Classicism Mantel Table Clock Gilt Winged Cherub, circa 1800
Vienna Classicism Mantel Table Clock Gilt Winged Cherub, circa 1800

Vienna Classicism Mantel Table Clock Gilt Winged Cherub, circa 1800

By Mathias Müllner 1

Located in Vienna, AT

standing on four lion's paws. A key for winding up the clock's mechanism is preserved. Condition

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Early 18th Century Austrian Empire Antique Clock Winding

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Egyptian Revival French Empire Antique Portico Mantel Clock, 19th Century
Egyptian Revival French Empire Antique Portico Mantel Clock, 19th Century

Egyptian Revival French Empire Antique Portico Mantel Clock, 19th Century

Located in Shippensburg, PA

preservation. No winding key included. Clock functions beautifully in the shop, though sometimes these will

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Early 19th Century French Egyptian Revival Antique Clock Winding

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Brass, Bronze

Fine and Early Sevres Porcelain and Ormolu Antique French Clock
Fine and Early Sevres Porcelain and Ormolu Antique French Clock

Fine and Early Sevres Porcelain and Ormolu Antique French Clock

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, Henri Picard, Raingo Frères

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

porcelain jewels are missing from the top left hand panel where the clock has been held for winding. The

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19th Century French Victorian Antique Clock Winding

Materials

Ormolu

French Mantel Table Clock Wooden Chest Le Roi Paris, circa 1845
French Mantel Table Clock Wooden Chest Le Roi Paris, circa 1845

French Mantel Table Clock Wooden Chest Le Roi Paris, circa 1845

By Le Roi

Located in Vienna, AT

's wooden surface. A key for winding up the clock's mechanism is preserved. Condition: Good condition

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Mid-19th Century French Biedermeier Antique Clock Winding

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

J.E. Caldwell Black Slate Mantel Clock under Bronze Sculpture of Cartographer
J.E. Caldwell Black Slate Mantel Clock under Bronze Sculpture of Cartographer

J.E. Caldwell Black Slate Mantel Clock under Bronze Sculpture of Cartographer

By J.E. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Shippensburg, PA

bronze ring holding the original glass for the door, this opening to allow easy winding of the clock. The

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19th Century American Napoleon III Antique Clock Winding

Materials

Marble, Slate, Brass, Bronze

French Ormolu Mantle Clock with God Apoll Era Louis-Philippe I, circa 1840
French Ormolu Mantle Clock with God Apoll Era Louis-Philippe I, circa 1840

French Ormolu Mantle Clock with God Apoll Era Louis-Philippe I, circa 1840

Located in Vienna, AT

(especially of music and song) as well as DEFENDER OF ARCHERS / BOWMEN. A key for winding up the clock

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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Clock Winding

Materials

Ormolu

German Horizontal Table Clock
German Horizontal Table Clock

German Horizontal Table Clock

By F.S. Rosenlehner

Located in New Orleans, LA

An incredibly rare 19th century horizontal table mystery clock with single hand by German

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19th Century German Renaissance Antique Clock Winding

Materials

Glass

Unusual quality antique oak chiming longcase barometer clock
Unusual quality antique oak chiming longcase barometer clock

Unusual quality antique oak chiming longcase barometer clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

base raised on four bun feet. Perfect condition with the original winding key. All clocks get

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Early 20th Century Antique Clock Winding

Materials

Glass, Oak

1880s Antique Austrian Silver and Enamel Clock
1880s Antique Austrian Silver and Enamel Clock

1880s Antique Austrian Silver and Enamel Clock

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

allows access to the mechanical settings and fully operational winding mechanism; the clock retains the

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1880s Austrian Antique Clock Winding

Materials

Enamel, Silver

Figurative Table Clock with Stag Engraving and Date, Silver Plated 1H52
Figurative Table Clock with Stag Engraving and Date, Silver Plated 1H52

Figurative Table Clock with Stag Engraving and Date, Silver Plated 1H52

Located in Bordeaux, FR

features decorative scrollwork and a small drawer. The clock has a winding key and a lever to adjust the

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19th Century Antique Clock Winding

Materials

Metal, Silver

19th Century French Empire Period Walnut Eight-Day Comtoise Longcase Clock
19th Century French Empire Period Walnut Eight-Day Comtoise Longcase Clock

19th Century French Empire Period Walnut Eight-Day Comtoise Longcase Clock

Located in Birmingham, AL

side of the dial face. To wind the clock, use the cranked winding key, stored inside the trunk, and

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1810s French Empire Antique Clock Winding

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

18th Century French Louis XV Carved Oak and Walnut Tall Case Clock from Lyon
18th Century French Louis XV Carved Oak and Walnut Tall Case Clock from Lyon

18th Century French Louis XV Carved Oak and Walnut Tall Case Clock from Lyon

Located in Dallas, TX

brass decor is in very good working order with two weights, pendulum, and winding key; the clock keeps

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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Clock Winding

Materials

Oak, Walnut

E. Dreyfous Dome Shaped Desk Clock
E. Dreyfous Dome Shaped Desk Clock

E. Dreyfous Dome Shaped Desk Clock

Located in Dallas, TX

E . Dreyfous Dome Shaped Desk Clock - Manual winding . Silver ( 52.4 mm ) Sapphire and Enamel

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Early 1900s British Art Deco Antique Clock Winding

Faberge Style Guilloche Egg Gilt Silver Annular Serpent Clock
Faberge Style Guilloche Egg Gilt Silver Annular Serpent Clock

Faberge Style Guilloche Egg Gilt Silver Annular Serpent Clock

Located in Guaynabo, PR

top of the egg that serves as the winding for the clock. It is marked Sandor in the lateral side of

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Late 19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Clock Winding

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique 19th Century French Rouge Marble Mantle Clock by Japy Frères
Antique 19th Century French Rouge Marble Mantle Clock by Japy Frères

Antique 19th Century French Rouge Marble Mantle Clock by Japy Frères

Located in Portland, England

. Measurements: Height: 23 cm Condition: No winding key, the clock has a few chips on the edges, tarnish on

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Late 19th Century French Antique Clock Winding

French Louis XVI Style Onyx and Bronze Sculpture Pedestal Base With Mougin Clock
French Louis XVI Style Onyx and Bronze Sculpture Pedestal Base With Mougin Clock

French Louis XVI Style Onyx and Bronze Sculpture Pedestal Base With Mougin Clock

Located in Shippensburg, PA

representation of the intent of the pedestal; the sculpture is not included with the clock. A very strong and

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Clock Winding

Materials

Onyx, Bronze, Brass

James McCabe Rare Marine Chronometer Eight Days Vintage Brass Silvered Dial
James McCabe Rare Marine Chronometer Eight Days Vintage Brass Silvered Dial

James McCabe Rare Marine Chronometer Eight Days Vintage Brass Silvered Dial

Located in Mayfair, London, London

seconds with a blued steel hand at 6 0'clock, eight day power reserve indicator at 9 0'clock, a fixed

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19th Century Antique Clock Winding

Materials

Silver, Brass

Adolf Loos Vienna Modernism Wall Clock, Austria, 1920s
Adolf Loos Vienna Modernism Wall Clock, Austria, 1920s

Adolf Loos Vienna Modernism Wall Clock, Austria, 1920s

By Adolf Loos

Located in Vienna, AT

watchmaker and works flawlessly. The clock winding key is includued. Beyond its significance, this clock is a

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1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Clock Winding

Materials

Metal, Brass, Enamel, Sheet Metal

Antique French Provincial Walnut Tall Case Clock
Antique French Provincial Walnut Tall Case Clock

Antique French Provincial Walnut Tall Case Clock

Located in Centennial, CO

enables winding of the clock. Clock winding handle and original weights are included. Unfortunately the

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Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Clock Winding

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Smith's of Enfield, London Chiming Wall Clock
Smith's of Enfield, London Chiming Wall Clock

Smith's of Enfield, London Chiming Wall Clock

By Smiths English Clock Systems

Located in London, GB

half hour. Made from walnut and we have the original winding key. This clock is really easy to

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1910s British Edwardian Antique Clock Winding

Materials

Metal, Brass

Rare & Large Antique Hand Carved Gothic Revival Wall Clock w. Lenzkirch Movement
Rare & Large Antique Hand Carved Gothic Revival Wall Clock w. Lenzkirch Movement

Rare & Large Antique Hand Carved Gothic Revival Wall Clock w. Lenzkirch Movement

By Lenzkirch

Located in Lisse, NL

rich gong, you can simply turn it of. Finally, an antique key for winding both the clock and striking

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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Clock Winding

Materials

Metal, Brass, Iron

Antique and Good Size Gothic Revival Oak & Bronze 1893 Table Clock by Lenzkirch
Antique and Good Size Gothic Revival Oak & Bronze 1893 Table Clock by Lenzkirch

Antique and Good Size Gothic Revival Oak & Bronze 1893 Table Clock by Lenzkirch

By Lenzkirch

Located in Lisse, NL

antique key for winding both the clock and striking mechanism also is included. Antiques like this truly

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19th Century German Gothic Revival Antique Clock Winding

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze, Gold Leaf

1800s Asprey Paris Bronze Brass and Crystal Travel Desk Clock
1800s Asprey Paris Bronze Brass and Crystal Travel Desk Clock

1800s Asprey Paris Bronze Brass and Crystal Travel Desk Clock

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

/ There travel clock Comes with two winding keys Made in France Total weight is 491.9 grams

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1830s French Antique Clock Winding

Late 19th Century Black Forest Stag Mantel Clock
Late 19th Century Black Forest Stag Mantel Clock

Late 19th Century Black Forest Stag Mantel Clock

Located in Evergreen, CO

with blue numbers and a French movement, with winding key. The clock works, but the drive spring for

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Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Clock Winding

Materials

Brass

Antique Edwardian quality carved walnut Vienna wall clock
Antique Edwardian quality carved walnut Vienna wall clock

Antique Edwardian quality carved walnut Vienna wall clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

movement striking the hour and half hour on a gong with the original pendulum and winding key. All clocks

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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Antique Clock Winding

Materials

Brass

Tiffany & Co Antique French Gilt Bronze Baroque Clock
Tiffany & Co Antique French Gilt Bronze Baroque Clock

Tiffany & Co Antique French Gilt Bronze Baroque Clock

By Tiffany & Co., Maison Baguès

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

near the left hand winding hole. This clock has a Tiffany signature enamel cartouche on the dial and

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19th Century French Baroque Antique Clock Winding

Materials

Bronze

Vienna Biedermeier Mantel Table Clock Alabaster Columns Cherub Blacksmith
Vienna Biedermeier Mantel Table Clock Alabaster Columns Cherub Blacksmith

Vienna Biedermeier Mantel Table Clock Alabaster Columns Cherub Blacksmith

By Viennese Manufactory

Located in Vienna, AT

winding up the clock's mechanism is existing. The mechanism (spring balancer) is working two days before

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1830s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Clock Winding

Materials

Alabaster, Brass, Enamel, Ormolu

Fine Louis Japy Gilt Bronze Ormolu Rococo Table Clock
Fine Louis Japy Gilt Bronze Ormolu Rococo Table Clock

Fine Louis Japy Gilt Bronze Ormolu Rococo Table Clock

By Louis Japy, Charles Hour

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

dial is also in excellent condition just some tiny nibbles next to the winding holes. The clock is

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19th Century French Rococo Antique Clock Winding

Materials

Bronze

Mechanical Wind Up Ingraham Desk Small Ball Clock, circa 1900
Mechanical Wind Up Ingraham Desk Small Ball Clock, circa 1900

Mechanical Wind Up Ingraham Desk Small Ball Clock, circa 1900

Located in Van Nuys, CA

unit. Mechanical pocket watch design ball clock, wind the winding knob for running the small clock

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Early 1900s Antique Clock Winding

Materials

Brass

Rare Large Hermle German Bauhaus Wooden Mantle Clock with Chimes
Rare Large Hermle German Bauhaus Wooden Mantle Clock with Chimes

Rare Large Hermle German Bauhaus Wooden Mantle Clock with Chimes

By Franz Hermle

Located in Leicester, GB

. The clock mechanism is a key winding mechanic in full working order, the clock has a lovely tick tock

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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Antique Clock Winding

Materials

Enamel

Antique Japy Frere Mantle Clock and Garnitures Set, circa 1870s
Antique Japy Frere Mantle Clock and Garnitures Set, circa 1870s

Antique Japy Frere Mantle Clock and Garnitures Set, circa 1870s

By Japy Frères

Located in Torquay, GB

working condition. The clock only needs very minimal winding. Stamped 'Japy Freres & cie medaille

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Late 19th Century French Baroque Antique Clock Winding

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Mantle Mantel Table Chiming Clock Paws Feet Empire, Austria, Vienna
Mantle Mantel Table Chiming Clock Paws Feet Empire, Austria, Vienna

Mantle Mantel Table Chiming Clock Paws Feet Empire, Austria, Vienna

By Viennese Manufactory

Located in Vienna, AT

/ key for winding up the clock's mechanism existing. Detailed information's: Mantel / table clock

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1810s Austrian Empire Antique Clock Winding

Materials

Brass

Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Mahogany Portico Mantel Clock
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Mahogany Portico Mantel Clock

Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Mahogany Portico Mantel Clock

Located in Dallas, TX

patinated finish (some discoloration on the clock face). Pendulum and winding key included. Plaque on the

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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Clock Winding

Materials

Brass

Antique French Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Clock by Achille Brocot
Antique French Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Clock by Achille Brocot

Antique French Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Clock by Achille Brocot

By Achille Brocot

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A magnificent early ormolu (finely gilded bronze) and Sèvres style porcelain clock by renown maker

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19th Century Unknown Louis XV Antique Clock Winding

Materials

Ormolu

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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.

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Questions About Antique Clock Winding
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To wind a banjo clock, insert the key into the winding point. Turn the key in a clockwise fashion until the winding mechanism disengages. If you no longer have the winding key, see an experienced clock repair shop for assistance. You'll find a variety of banjo clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To wind an Elliott clock, first, find the slot in the back. Insert the key or crank and turn until the winding mechanism doesn't move anymore. Avoid forcing the mechanism any further to prevent damage. On 1stDibs, shop a range of clocks from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To wind an Ansonia mantel clock, first insert the key into the center winding point, usually found on the back. Then, turn the key clockwise until the winder no longer turns. Repeat the process in the right winding point to set the quarter-hour charm and the left winding point to set the hour strike. You'll find a range of Ansonia clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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 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 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.