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Art Deco Westminster Chiming Mantel Clock by Perivale
By The Perivale British Clock Company
Located in Norwich, GB
Art Deco Westminster Chiming Mantel Clock by Perivale Art Deco mantel clock housed in an unusual
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1920s English Art Deco Antique Clock With Chimes

Materials

Oak

Austrian Biedermeier Clock, Alabaster Columns, Chimes
Located in San Francisco, CA
A lovely and very manly neoclassic styled clock, in working order. The case is mahogany with ebony
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19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Antique Clock With Chimes

Materials

Alabaster

19th Century Westminster chiming mantel clock
By James Worrel Clarke
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality late 19th Century ebonised Victorian silvered dial mantel clock, with
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Clock With Chimes

Materials

Mahogany

Antique 19th Century Westminster chiming mantel clock
19th Century Westminster chiming mantel clock
H 28.75 in W 18.9 in D 12.6 in
Art Deco Oak Westminster Chiming Mantel Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
Art Deco Oak Westminster Chiming Mantel Clock Art Deco mantel clock housed in an octagonal shaped
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1920s Antique Clock With Chimes

Materials

Oak

19th Century Ebonized Westminster Chiming Mantel Clock
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An imposing 19th century ebonised, Westminster chiming mantle / bracket clock, having classical
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Late 19th Century English Georgian Antique Clock With Chimes

Materials

Mahogany

French Brass Chiming Lantern Clock, 19th Century
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
, marked 'H&F Paris', chimes the hours and half hours on a gong, The clock comes complete with its
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Late 19th Century French Antique Clock With Chimes

Materials

Brass

Ebonised Quarter Chiming 5 Glass Bracket Clock
Located in Amersham, GB
A very stylish late 19th century bracket clock in an ebonised case with heavy bevelled glass to all
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1890s German Anglo-Japanese Antique Clock With Chimes

Materials

Brass

Antique Ebonised Quarter Chiming 5 Glass Bracket Clock
Ebonised Quarter Chiming 5 Glass Bracket Clock
H 14.18 in W 11.82 in D 7.88 in
Early 20th Century Westminster Chime Mahogany Bracket Clock
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Elegant mahogany cased bracket clock with beveled glass front. The clock, with German movement with
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Early 1900s German Antique Clock With Chimes

Materials

Brass

19th Century Tortoiseshell / Ormolu Westminster Chiming Mantle Clock
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very impressive and fine quality late 19th Century English bracket / mantel clock. Veneered in
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Late 19th Century English Louis XVI Antique Clock With Chimes

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Victorian Quality Oak 8 Day Chiming Bracket Clock with Original Bracket
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality oak 8 day chiming bracket clock with original bracket having a quality
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Clock With Chimes

Materials

Oak

Antique Mid 19th Century Marble Empire Chime Mantel Clock
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique Empire style marble chime mantel clock, unbranded. White marble encasing the clock works
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Mid-19th Century Unknown Empire Antique Clock With Chimes

Materials

Marble, Brass, Metal

Antique German Victorian Mahogany Westminster Kienzle Bracket Mantel Clock
By Kienzle Clocks
Located in Dayton, OH
wilkinsburg, PA. Clock is functional / chimes. Dimensions: 11.75" x 8" x 18" (Width x Depth x Height)
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Antique Clock With Chimes

Materials

Mahogany

19th century English boulle work quarter chiming mantel clock
By Arnold & Lewis 1
Located in HAARLEM, NL
and finely pierced gilt brass hands, on a velvet ground with levers for 'chime/silent' and '8 bells/4
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19th Century English Antique Clock With Chimes

Materials

Brass

Mantle Mantel Table Chiming Clock Caryatides Empire Austria, Vienna
By Viennese Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
Viennese mantle / mantel / table chiming clock Empire style Date of manufacture: circa 1810-1820
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1810s Austrian Empire Antique Clock With Chimes

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Antique German Inlaid French Style Box Wall Clock 8 Day with Westminster Chime
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique German Inlaid French Style Box Wall Clock 8 Day with Westminster Chime. Item features
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Early 1900s French Provincial Antique Clock With Chimes

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique 1890 German Kienzle Grand Sonnerie Vienna Regulator Wall Clock
By Kienzle Clocks
Located in Danville, CA
movement and chimes every 15 minutes, which are driven by three weights. This clock has Grand Sonnerie
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Late 19th Century German Antique Clock With Chimes

Materials

Brass

Antique Edwardian quality rosewood inlaid chiming 8 day mantle clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Edwardian quality rosewood inlaid chiming 8 day mantle clock having a quality rosewood
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Clock With Chimes

Materials

Glass, Rosewood

Rare Gold Chinoiserie Chiming Georgian Style Mantel Clock, circa 1920
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A decorative two train English gold chinoiserie mantel clock of small proportions, circa 1920. The
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Early 20th Century British Chinoiserie Antique Clock With Chimes

Materials

Wood

Black Chinoiserie Georgian Style Chiming English Mantel Clock, circa 1900
By Japy Frères
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A fine English black chinoiserie Georgian style break arch mantel clock with profusely decorated
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Early 1900s British Georgian Antique Clock With Chimes

Materials

Wood

Georgian Style Musical Clock, Chiming on 8 Bells, 19th Century
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A stunning 19th century Victorian mahogany cased Georgian style clock of compact proportions. The
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1860s British George III Antique Clock With Chimes

Materials

Brass

Grandfather Clock Oak Longcase Chiming Tempus Fugit
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Fugit' - Latin for time flies Features a chiming mechanism Circa 1920 on this clock Offered in great
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1920s Antique Clock With Chimes

Materials

Oak

Impressive Quarter Chiming Tubular Gong Longcase Clock
By Maple & Co.
Located in Amersham, GB
A very impressive quarter chiming tubular gong clock with a very high quality three train movement
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1890s English Edwardian Antique Clock With Chimes

Materials

Brass, Steel, Chrome

19th Century English Tube Chimer Longcase Clock
Located in Dublin, IE
A spectacular late 19th century longcase Grandfather clock with an eight day movement and chiming
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Clock With Chimes

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Tube Chimer Longcase Clock
19th Century English Tube Chimer Longcase Clock
H 105.01 in W 22.64 in D 14.57 in
English Burl Wood Musical Mantel Clock C 1880, Westminster & Whitington Chimes
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Whitington Chimes on eight bells and Westminster chimes on a series of gongs. The clock movement has been
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Late 19th Century British Georgian Antique Clock With Chimes

Materials

Brass

Victorian Ebonised Ting-Tang Chiming Bracket Clock
By Winterhalder and Hofmeier
Located in Norwich, GB
Victorian Ebonised ting-tang chiming bracket clock Impressive ebonised break arch case with
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1890s German Victorian Antique Clock With Chimes

Materials

Fruitwood

Quarter Chiming Gorge Carriage Clock with Quarter Repeat, French, circa 1880
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
This is a beautiful French Gorge cased lacquered brass carriage clock circa 1880. The clock has
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Late 19th Century French Antique Clock With Chimes

Materials

Brass

Westminster Chiming Grandmother Clock in a Mahogany Case
Located in Montreal, QC
This grandmother clock has a spring-driven, three train, chiming movement, facilitating the
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Early 20th Century English Georgian Antique Clock With Chimes

Materials

Brass

Victorian Grandfather Clock Longcase Mahogany Time Chime 1840
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Refined Victorian grandfather clock in mahogany Brass clock face is inscribed Baker Atherstone who
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1840s Victorian Antique Clock With Chimes

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Carved Walnut Musical Clock w/ Cambridge Chimes
Located in New Orleans, LA
Spectacular Antique French Carved walnut master workmanship musical clock with the Cambridge Chimes
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19th Century French Antique Clock With Chimes

Materials

Walnut

Top Quality Art Deco Clock Set / Vases, Polished Brass w Westminster Sound Chime
Located in Lisse, NL
Interesting and very attractive Art Deco mantle / mantel clock, circa 1920. Some of the most
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Clock With Chimes

Materials

Brass, Bronze

German 19th Century Bracket Clock, Walnut with Westminster Chimes on 8 Bells
Located in Houston, TX
Very handsome walnut clock with ormolu mounts on the sides, front corners and paw feet. Urn type
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Late 19th Century German Antique Clock With Chimes

Materials

Walnut

Quarter Chiming Petite Sonnerie Carriage Clock, Goldsmiths Alliance, London
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
French Carriage Clock - With a rectangular white enamelled dial with Roman numerals and Arabic
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Late 19th Century French Antique Clock With Chimes

Materials

Brass

Antique Quality Oak Brass Face Eight Day Chiming Grandmother Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique quality oak brass face Eight day chiming grandmother clock having a quality brass face with
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Early 20th Century English Antique Clock With Chimes

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Oak and Mahogany Longcase Clock by Enfield
By Enfield Clock Company 1
Located in Norwich, GB
Art Deco oak cased longcase clock with arched top and mahogany moulding, serpentine shaped base
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1920s English Art Deco Antique Clock With Chimes

Materials

Oak

Fine English Renaissance Revival Mahogany Chiming Tall Case Clock. Circa 1890, R
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fine English Renaissance Revival Mahogany Chiming Tall Case Clock. Circa 1890, Russells Ltd. The
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19th Century Antique Clock With Chimes

Materials

Wood

Antique American Bronze Bracket Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique American bronze bracket clock signed J.E. Caldwell Company of Philadelphia, circa 1890s 8
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19th Century Antique Clock With Chimes

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Antique American Bronze Bracket Clock
Antique American Bronze Bracket Clock
H 10 in W 6.5 in D 5.5 in
French 19th Century Clock Set with Roman Centurion and Candelabra
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality 19th century French gilded ormolu and green marble clock garniture. Having a pair of
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19th Century French Classical Roman Antique Clock With Chimes

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

19th Century Gilt Bronze French Mantle Clock with Rose Swags
Located in Brea, CA
Late 19th century gilt bronze French mantle clock with rose swags. Decorated with a large ribbon
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19th Century American Louis XVI Antique Clock With Chimes

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Art Deco Streamlined Clock
Located in Dronten, NL
Modernist 1920s streamlined clock in Macassar and chrome. This mantel (fireplace) clock from the
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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Antique Clock With Chimes

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Streamlined Clock
Art Deco Streamlined Clock
H 9.06 in W 15.75 in D 5.12 in
Sevres Clock Set (Garniture)
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Bronx, NY
resulted from careless winding of the time & chime of the clock. Additionally, there are tiny jewels lost
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Late 19th Century French Antique Clock With Chimes

Materials

Bronze

Sevres Clock Set (Garniture)
Sevres Clock Set (Garniture)
H 15.5 in W 12 in D 18.5 in
Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock with Doves and Putti Playing Pipes
By Hamilton & Inches Ltd.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
. Having Doves above the clock face, an enamel dial with an eight day movement, chiming on the hour and
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Clock With Chimes

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

French Mantel Clock, Decorated with Birds and Butterflies, Japy Freres, C 1880
By Japy Frères
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
An attractive French black metal cased mantel clock with inset ceramic panels decorated with a
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Late 19th Century French Antique Clock With Chimes

Materials

Metal

19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu Bronze Clock with Sèvres Porcelain
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A fine quality Louis XVI style bronze ormolu mantel clock. The case is made of gilt brass and
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1880s French Louis XVI Antique Clock With Chimes

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Antique French Gilt Mantel Clock with Winged Cherub, Silk Suspension, circa 1830
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A beautiful early French Cherub mantel clock, circa 1830 with gilt brass case, the ceramic dial is
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Early 19th Century French Antique Clock With Chimes

Materials

Brass

19th Century Sevres Clock Set
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality 19th century French Sevres porcelain and gilded ormolu clock garniture. Having a
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1890s French Antique Clock With Chimes

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Sevres Clock Set
19th Century Sevres Clock Set
H 25 in W 15.5 in D 6 in
French Early 19th Century Marble and Ormolu Quarter Strike Clock with Sundial
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
strike clock with sundial, signed Robert et Courvoisier. The clock is raised on an ebonized fruitwood
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19th Century French Antique Clock With Chimes

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Late 18th Century Louis XVI Period Bronze Ormolu Mantel Clock with Candelabras
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A finely bronze fire-gilded ormolu mantel clock set with matching candelabras. Rich ornate with
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1770s French Louis XVI Antique Clock With Chimes

Materials

Carrara Marble, Enamel, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Oak Case Clock /European
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A well made Clock with Wooden case and Inlaid shell design. Has an 8 day movement and chimes. Dial
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1920s French Arts and Crafts Antique Clock With Chimes

Materials

Oak

Antique Oak Case Clock /European
Antique Oak Case Clock /European
H 15 in W 11 in D 5.5 in
French 19th Century Mantle Clock
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French metal mantle clock with ‘Boiscontier a Paris Rue De Caumartin’ printed on its face. The
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19th Century French Other Antique Clock With Chimes

Materials

Metal

French 19th Century Mantle Clock
French 19th Century Mantle Clock
H 15.75 in W 11 in D 5.38 in
19th Century Boulle Mantel Clock
By Payne and Co. 1
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th century French boulle mantel clock with wonderful scrolling foliate ormolu
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Clock With Chimes

Materials

Tortoise Shell

19th Century Boulle Mantel Clock
19th Century Boulle Mantel Clock
H 22.45 in W 12.6 in D 6.3 in
18th CENTURY NEOCLASSICAL CLOCK WITH CUPID
Located in Firenze, FI
Beautiful and refined table clock in mercury-gilt bronze, with original gilding. The decoration
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Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Revival Antique Clock With Chimes

Materials

Bronze

18th CENTURY NEOCLASSICAL CLOCK WITH CUPID
18th CENTURY NEOCLASSICAL CLOCK WITH CUPID
H 14.57 in W 8.27 in D 5.12 in
John Pearson Style of, an Arts & Crafts Copper Wall Clock with Repousse Flowers
By John Pearson
Located in London, GB
An Arts & Crafts copper chiming wall clock in the style of John Pearson with hand formed stylised
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Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Antique Clock With Chimes

Materials

Copper

Art Deco Pink Marble Set of Mantle, Desk or Chapel Clock with Bronze Details
Located in Miami, FL
perfectly working Art Deco clock with a chime. If you are looking for a great shape and excellent
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Clock With Chimes

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Large 19th Century French Mantel Clock
Located in Brighton, Sussex
classical cherubs. The clock having an enamel dial, an eight day movement that chimes on the hour and half
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Clock With Chimes

Materials

Ormolu

Large 19th Century French Mantel Clock
Large 19th Century French Mantel Clock
H 18.51 in W 25.99 in D 7.49 in
19th Century French Enamel Clock Set
Located in Brighton, Sussex
ribbon decorated eight day duration hour and half hour chiming clock , again with wonderful enamel
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Clock With Chimes

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

19th Century French Enamel Clock Set
19th Century French Enamel Clock Set
H 18.9 in W 9.85 in D 6.7 in
English Bracket Clock, 19th Century Georgian
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
triple chain Fusee 4-Gong Westminster Chime bracket clock. The high quality mahogany and gilt ormolu
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19th Century Great Britain (UK) Georgian Antique Clock With Chimes

19th Century French Boulle Mantel Clock
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality 19th century French Boulle inlaid mantel clock having wonderful classical brass
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Clock With Chimes

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Boulle Mantel Clock
19th Century French Boulle Mantel Clock
H 44.89 in W 22.45 in D 8.27 in
19C Gustav Becker Vienna Wall Clock
Located in Dallas, TX
(with original keys) for time and chime/strike. The clock does not have a chime but sounds off or
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Late 19th Century German Victorian Antique Clock With Chimes

Materials

Brass

19C Gustav Becker Vienna Wall Clock
19C Gustav Becker Vienna Wall Clock
H 51 in W 18.5 in D 7 in
19th Century Napoleon III French Wall Clock
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Napoleon III wall clock with "oeil de boeuf" shaped glass paned door
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Clock With Chimes

Materials

Brass

19th Century Napoleon III French Wall Clock
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Napoleon III wall clock from Avignon with "oeil de boeuf" shaped glass paned
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Clock With Chimes

Materials

Brass

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Antique Clock With Chimes For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique clock with chimes available for sale. The range of distinct antique clock with chimes — often made from wood, metal and mahogany — can elevate any home. Antique clock with chimes have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique clock with chimes made by Baroque designers — are very popular at 1stDibs. Antique clock with chimes have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Charles Jacques, George Jefferys and Payne and Co. are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Clock With Chimes?

Antique clock with chimes can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $8,497, while the lowest priced sells for $4,875 and the highest can go for as much as $38,000.

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 With Chimes
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The chime on a clock is the tune that it plays at specific time intervals. A clock may chime on the hour, or more frequently to mark shorter time increments. Shop for a variety of clocks from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The meaning of the chimes on a clock relates to time. At specific intervals, the chimes play a melody to let you know how much time has passed. Depending on the design, clock chimes may sound every 15, 30 or 60 minutes. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage clocks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A mechanical process is what makes a clock chime. The music roll pulls back a chime hammer, which then returns to its original position and hits a chime rod, or in certain cases, a steel tuned tube, as it rotates. The majority of chiming, weight-driven mechanical grandfather clocks have 12 hammers and rods. Find a collection of antique and vintage clocks on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A Westminster chime clock features a quartz clock movement, which electronically plays the “Westminster Quarters” / “Westminster Chimes” melody on the hour mark. A Westminster chime clock also plays a progressive melody to mark every quarter-hour. Westminster chime clocks are considered classic and timeless furnishings, made using high-quality wood and metals. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage Westminster chime clocks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    A Westminster chime clock uses quartz movement to work the gears, to move pendulums and to play the popular melody everyone is fond of. The quartz movement electronically plays the melody that can be set to play on the hour, half an hour and quarter hour if desired. Find a wide range of antique, new and vintage clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To fix the chime on a mantel clock, take it to an experienced clock repair shop. A professional will have the knowledge and tools necessary to diagnose the problem with the chimes and make the necessary repairs. You'll find a range of mantel clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    To get your grandfather clock to chime correctly, you must wait until the next hour count and note how many hours the clock chimes and then move the hour hand to the hour the clock chimed. Then you can reset the clock to the proper time.
    1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    You can get your grandfather clock to chime correctly in a few easy steps. Firstly, wait for the next hour to chime on the clock. After that, count how many hours your grandfather clock chimes. With your finger, move the hour hand to the number of the hour count, and reset the time clock to the correct time. If you don’t feel confident in trying this by yourself, get in touch with an antiques appraiser or related professional for help. Find a variety of grandfather 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 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.

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