Antique Desk Clock Clocks

Small French Desk

Art Deco Marble Clocks

Clocks Made In France

Victorian Brass Table

Desk Barometer

19th Century French Table Clock

19th Century Marble Clock

Art Deco Desk Black

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.

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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Desk Clock Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Figural Bronze Pandora Mantel Shelf Clock

$3,920Sale Price|20% Off

French Figural Bronze Pandora Mantel Shelf Clock

Located in Dallas, TX

French mantel shelf clock, mid 19th c., black slate case, with gilt bronze mounts, figural topper of Pandora, white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, dial signed Aphe Gillion a ...

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19th Century French Antique Desk Clock Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Louis Philippe bronze mantel clock, 19th century, France.

$2,550

Louis Philippe bronze mantel clock, 19th century, France.

Located in Madrid, España

Louis Philippe bronze mantel clock with mercury-gilt bronze figures and pedestal, depicting a courtly scene and vegetal decoration in the Classical style of mid-19th-century France. ...

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19th Century French Antique Desk Clock Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Austrian 18th Century Giltwood and Polychrome Clock

$14,100

Austrian 18th Century Giltwood and Polychrome Clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A very unique Austrian 18th century giltwood and polychrome clock, with the original Grand Sonnerie movement. At the base is a country scene of a lady holding a rifle. At her feet ar...

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18th Century Austrian Antique Desk Clock Clocks

Materials

Giltwood

Japy Freres Rococo Bronze Table Clock, Music

$2,685

Japy Freres Rococo Bronze Table Clock, Music

By Japy Frères

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A superb original antique French Rococo clock by the famous maker Japy Freres, circa 1890. Beautifully detailed bronze case with C scrolls, acanthus and shell motifs. A charming cher...

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19th Century French Rococo Antique Desk Clock Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Louis XVI Gilt Clock Garniture Set Candelabras 1880

$1,884

Louis XVI Gilt Clock Garniture Set Candelabras 1880

Located in Potters Bar, GB

A magnificent 19th-century French clock garniture set in gilt bronze, richly ornamented in the Louis XVI Revival style All working 7 day duration Great patina to the gilt Circa 1880 ...

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1880s Antique Desk Clock Clocks

Materials

Giltwood

Victorian Ebonised Ting-Tang Chiming Bracket Clock

$7,741

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 finely cast ormolu mounts, raised stepped plinth resting on outswept cast bracket feet...

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1890s German Victorian Antique Desk Clock Clocks

Materials

Fruitwood

First Empire style mantel clock, 19th century France

$7,536

First Empire style mantel clock, 19th century France

Located in Madrid, España

First Empire 19th Century Mantel Clock Chiseled and mercury-gilded bronze, with an enameled porcelain dial signed "Thiery à Paris," Roman numerals, and Arabic numerals for minutes, ...

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Late 18th Century French Antique Desk Clock Clocks

Materials

Bronze

LATE 18th CENTURY GILT BRONZE CLOCK WITH ADONIS

$4,452

LATE 18th CENTURY GILT BRONZE CLOCK WITH ADONIS

Located in Firenze, FI

Elegant gilt bronze clock, mounted on an ebonized wooden base and featuring a protective glass bell. The clock is decorated with a statuesque figure on the left, identifiable as Adon...

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Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Desk Clock Clocks

Materials

Bronze

SECOND HALF OF THE 19th CENTURY NIGHT CLOCK

$3,339

SECOND HALF OF THE 19th CENTURY NIGHT CLOCK

Located in Firenze, FI

Splendid and elegant clock in burnished and gilded bronze. The structure resembles a Neo-Gothic temple, featuring two towers with pinnacles and central columns adorned with statues o...

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Desk Clock Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Antique Edwardian Mahogany Desk / Mantel Clock

$1,070

Antique Edwardian Mahogany Desk / Mantel Clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Antique Edwardian Mahogany Desk / Mantel Clock with string inlay around the edge having a round enamelled Arabic dial and French movement.

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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Desk Clock Clocks

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Conifer Clock by Joself Kratina

$14,900

Art Nouveau Conifer Clock by Joself Kratina

By Josef Kratnia

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Czech artist Josef Kratina lived in Paris for several years and was a student of Auguste Rodin. He lived in New York from around 1907 onwards. Note: We highly recommend shipping thr...

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Early 1900s Czech Art Nouveau Antique Desk Clock Clocks

Materials

Brass

Gilt Bronze Clock, Napoleon III Period, 19th Century.

$8,348

Gilt Bronze Clock, Napoleon III Period, 19th Century.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Clock, Napoleon III period, 19th century in gilt bronze. H: 32cm, W: 36cm, D: 18cm Please contact us before ordering to confirm

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Desk Clock Clocks

Materials

Bronze

A Large Art Dec Chrome 8 Day Desk Clock With Temperature Gauge On A Stand 1930s

$1,682

A Large Art Dec Chrome 8 Day Desk Clock With Temperature Gauge On A Stand 1930s

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A Large Art Deco ABEC Chrome 8 Day Working Desk Clock With Temperature Gauge On A Fold-Out Stand.

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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Desk Clock Clocks

Materials

Chrome

19th Century Historism Antique Chimney Clock Pendule

$1,576Sale Price|20% Off

19th Century Historism Antique Chimney Clock Pendule

Located in Berlin, DE

Watch case standing on 4 feet. Bronze case crowned with a decorated Amphora. Digits sheet: Arabic / Roman Very richly ornate corpus with lush ornaments. An absolute eye-catcher. Cloc...

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Desk Clock Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Asprey Art Deco Agate Stone Clock, circa 1920s

$6,500

Asprey Art Deco Agate Stone Clock, circa 1920s

By Asprey International Limited

Located in Long Beach, CA

This is a striking looking clock and certainly one of kind. It spreads 5.25 inches and would look appropriate on any desk, modern or deco.

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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Antique Desk Clock Clocks

Materials

Agate, Nickel

Regulator clock in solid wood with silver applications

$427Sale Price|65% Off

Regulator clock in solid wood with silver applications

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Regulator clock in solid wood with silver applications. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: boar II Title. Weight: 1020.81 grams. Dimensions: 19cmx18.5cm. Content:...

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19th Century European Antique Desk Clock Clocks

Materials

Silver

Table regulator clock in rosewood with silver applications

$700Sale Price|30% Off

Table regulator clock in rosewood with silver applications

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Table regulator clock in rosewood with silver applications. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: javali II Title. Weight: 901.06 grams. Dimensions: . Content: 833/1...

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19th Century European Antique Desk Clock Clocks

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Silver

Table regulator clock in rosewood with silver applications

$700Sale Price|30% Off

Table regulator clock in rosewood with silver applications

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Rosewood table regulator clock with silver applications. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: Javali II. Title: Weight: 867.97 grams. Dimensions: 10.2cmx13cm. Conte...

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19th Century European Antique Desk Clock Clocks

Materials

Silver

Regulator clock in rosewood with cut silver applications

$700Sale Price|30% Off

Regulator clock in rosewood with cut silver applications

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Regulator clock in rosewood with cut silver applications. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: javali II Title. Weight: 1099.19 grams. Dimensions: 17cmx15cm. Conten...

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19th Century European Antique Desk Clock Clocks

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Silver

Wooden star-shaped regulator clock with silver applications

$342Sale Price|65% Off

Wooden star-shaped regulator clock with silver applications

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Wooden regulator clock with star shape and silver applications. Metal: Silver. Brand: boar II Title. Weight: 1171.79 grams. Dimensions: 20cmx19cm. Content: 833/1000. Ass...

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19th Century European Antique Desk Clock Clocks

Materials

Silver

Table alarm clock in rosewood with silver applications

$1,050Sale Price|30% Off

Table alarm clock in rosewood with silver applications

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Table alarm clock in rosewood with silver applications. Metal: Silver. Origin: Portuguese. Brand: javali II Title. Weight: 1850.10 grams. Dimensions: 19x16.5. Content: 8...

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19th Century European Antique Desk Clock Clocks

Materials

Silver

19th Century Napoleon III Fireplace Boulle Clock Pendule

$7,930Sale Price|20% Off

19th Century Napoleon III Fireplace Boulle Clock Pendule

Located in Berlin, DE

Monumental boulle clock Napoleon III, circa 1850-70 fireplace clock salon clock pendule fireplace clock. Wooden housing in boulle technique Shieldpade lined with brass, side windows,...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Desk Clock Clocks

Materials

Bronze

René Lalique, Table Clock "Les Inséparables", France 1926

$5,623

René Lalique, Table Clock "Les Inséparables", France 1926

By René Lalique

Located in PARIS, FR

Beautiful table clock "Les Inséparables" by René Lalique featuring two couples of parakeets surrounded by intertwining vines framing a clock. Signed R. Lalique France. Very good con...

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Desk Clock Clocks

Materials

Glass

French 19th Century Gilt and Patinated Figural Clock

$3,875

French 19th Century Gilt and Patinated Figural Clock

Located in Norwood, NJ

French 19th century Louis XVI style figural clock. Gilt and patinated putti on bronze base supporting ball form clock with porcelain dial.

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desk Clock Clocks

Materials

Gold Plate, Bronze

COMMEDIA DELL'ARTE Capodimonte Table Clock 1900

$869

COMMEDIA DELL'ARTE Capodimonte Table Clock 1900

By Capodimonte

Located in Den Haag, NL

Beautiful small Commedia dell'arte figurines porcelain Capodimonte italy comes with a good working clockwork . Good condition .

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Early 1900s Italian Antique Desk Clock Clocks

Materials

Porcelain

Large French Art Nouveau Mantel Clock and Garniture

$4,661

Large French Art Nouveau Mantel Clock and Garniture

Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR

Large French Art Nouveau Mantel Clock and Garniture This impressive clock set features a woman and child holding a floral branch with a bird perched above. A striking centrepiece...

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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Desk Clock Clocks

Materials

Marble, Brass, Ormolu, Spelter

Quality Antique Victorian Walnut Desk Clock

$1,474

Quality Antique Victorian Walnut Desk Clock

Located in Suffolk, GB

Quality antique Victorian walnut desk clock having a quality attractive walnut and ebonised shaped case with a drum shaped clock flanked by carved scrolls on a moulded plinth, origin...

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19th Century European Antique Desk Clock Clocks

Materials

Walnut

19th c. French Louis XV Bronze Dore’ Mantle Clock

$6,500

19th c. French Louis XV Bronze Dore’ Mantle Clock

Located in Dallas, TX

Perfect for display on a mantle, desk, or shelf, this clock is both functional and aesthetically pleasing, making it a sought-after item for collectors and enthusiasts of fine pieces.

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19th Century French Antique Desk Clock Clocks

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Amazing Napoleon III Clock Empire French 19th Century

$1,507

Amazing Napoleon III Clock Empire French 19th Century

By Empire Furniture

Located in Madrid, ES

Amazing Napoleon III Clock Empire French 19th Century 50cm x 26cm x 15cm good condition

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19th Century French Empire Antique Desk Clock Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Early French Louis XVI Hand-Carved Giltwood Clock

$1,000

Early French Louis XVI Hand-Carved Giltwood Clock

Located in Tampa, FL

A richly detailed and beautifully aged French Louis XVI giltwood clock, likely late 18th to early 19th century. This architectural timepiece features a stately form with fluted colum...

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1790s French Antique Desk Clock Clocks

Materials

Enamel

19th Century English Burr Walnut Domed Shaped Clock

$7,942

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. Circa 1880 English Very good origi...

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Clock Clocks

Materials

Brass

Gilt Austrian Zappler Miniature Cow's tail Pendulum Clock

$1,450

Gilt Austrian Zappler Miniature Cow's tail Pendulum Clock

Located in Montreal, QC

Gilt Austrian Zappler miniature owl's tail pendulum clock with gilt scrolls decorated with eagles, angel and turquoise stones and figural ottoman turk finial. Provenance Liliane M. ...

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1850s Austrian Baroque Antique Desk Clock Clocks

Materials

Metal

Carmine Clock Made In Light Mahogany From 1920s

$805

Carmine Clock Made In Light Mahogany From 1920s

Located in Lejre, DK

This antique carmine-colored clock, made from light mahogany with intarsia, dates back to the 1920s and is a beautiful example of early 20th-century craftsmanship. The clock is craft...

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1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Desk Clock Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Walnut Bracket Clock by Barraud & Lund, London

$11,309

Victorian Walnut Bracket Clock by Barraud & Lund, London

Located in Norwich, GB

Victorian Walnut Bracket Clock by Barraud & Lund, Cornhill, London Victorian bracket clock housed in a finely figured walnut case with stepped pediment surmounted by ribbed brass de...

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1840s English Victorian Antique Desk Clock Clocks

Materials

Walnut

Ancient Onyx and Antimony Clock, Late 19th Century

$927

Ancient Onyx and Antimony Clock, Late 19th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Onyx and Antimony Clock is a decorative object realized in France in the end of the 19th century . Original object realized in enamel, onyx, antimony. Fair conditions: a broken an...

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Desk Clock Clocks

Materials

Metal

Meditation French Empire Mantel Clock by Claude Galle

$24,500

Meditation French Empire Mantel Clock by Claude Galle

By Claude Galle

Located in New Orleans, LA

Empire Mantel Clock Claude Galle Circa 1810 This Empire period mantel clock by Galle exemplifies the sophisticated allegorical artistry of early 19th-century French horology. Repres...

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19th Century French Empire Antique Desk Clock Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Enamel

Early 19th Century Gilt Bronze Figural Mantel Clock

$5,400

Early 19th Century Gilt Bronze Figural Mantel Clock

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Early 19th century Charles X style gilt bronze with figural design detail mantel clock. The clock features a surmounted soldier holding a shield. Eight day spring driven brass moveme...

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Early 19th Century French Charles X Antique Desk Clock Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Italian Clock 19th Century Worship of Valadier

$3,768

Italian Clock 19th Century Worship of Valadier

By Valadier

Located in Madrid, ES

A beautiful Italian work of the eighteenth, The mechanism works perfectly - Measures: 40 x 18 x 48 cm Made in marble. possibly workshop of Valadier.

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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Desk Clock Clocks

Materials

Marble

Antique Monumental Silver Goliath Clock Circa 1910-1915

$4,800

Antique Monumental Silver Goliath Clock Circa 1910-1915

Located in London, GB

A monumental antique Goliath clock in the form of a pocket watch in its own silver customized case with easel support. This item was made for the European market and features a numbe...

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1910s Italian Antique Desk Clock Clocks

Materials

Silver

Gilt Bronze And Enamelled Clock, 18th Century Period

$5,565

Gilt Bronze And Enamelled Clock, 18th Century Period

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

Gilt bronze clock resting on 2 goat feet, decorated with laurel leaves and surmounted by a fire pot; Blue enamel pastilles inlays, with a clover leaf. The dial gives a glimpse of th...

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18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desk Clock Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Gilt Bronze, Bronze and Marble Clock Set Garniture

$26,926 / set

Gilt Bronze, Bronze and Marble Clock Set Garniture

Located in London, by appointment only

A fine 19th century clock garniture, the clock with a finely cast and patinated bronze cherub sitting on a rouge marble column with ormolu mounts, he carries the clock movement in a ...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Desk Clock Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Enamel

19th Century Austrian Steel and Granite Table Clock

$1,797

19th Century Austrian Steel and Granite Table Clock

Located in Stockholm, SE

An unusual Austrian polished steel and cut Schardinger Granite table clock, neo Gothic. Made around. 1840. The case and base in very good condition and with the original pendulum. Fi...

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1840s Austrian Gothic Revival Antique Desk Clock Clocks

Materials

Granite, Steel

19th Century Napoleon III Fire-Gilt Fireplace Clock

$3,095

19th Century Napoleon III Fire-Gilt Fireplace Clock

Located in Berlin, DE

Fire-gilt fireplace clock, Rokokodekor sign. Ansonia New York, 19th century. Bronze-gilt. Four-sided glazed housing on base with reliefed seed beads, leaves and flowers. Approved roo...

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19th Century American Napoleon III Antique Desk Clock Clocks

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Gilt Bronze Garniture Clock Set

$2,237

19th Century French Gilt Bronze Garniture Clock Set

Located in Madrid, ES

Product Description: Materials: Gilt bronze and Carrara white marble Style: 19th Century French Features: Representation of cherubs holding the terrestrial globe Clock Dimensions: 4...

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1880s Antique Desk Clock Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th Century French Black Marble Mantel Clock

$521

Late 19th Century French Black Marble Mantel Clock

Located in Greven, DE

French Mantel Clock Paris, circa 1870 Black marble with gilt bronze mounts Dimensions: H × W × D: 41 x 23 x 12 cm Description: Case in black marble with richly chased and gilt bro...

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Desk Clock Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Enamel

Japanese Woman Fire-Gilt Bronze Clock c. 1800

$2,384Sale Price|20% Off

Japanese Woman Fire-Gilt Bronze Clock c. 1800

Located in 263-0031, JP

A French fire-gilt bronze clock with marble base depicting a Japanese woman, Louis XVI or Empire Era, 1790-1815. The silk-thread mechanism is in good working condition with key and p...

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Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desk Clock Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century Mantel Clock "Astronomy", France circa 1830

$4,637

19th Century Mantel Clock "Astronomy", France circa 1830

Located in Greven, DE

Antique mantel clock on the theme of astronomy France Bronze Charles X around 1830 Dimensions: H x W x D: 48 x 19 x 10 cm Description: Unusual and beautifully crafted bronze mante...

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19th Century French Charles X Antique Desk Clock Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Bouchard à Beaune - Bronze Clock, Psyche And Love

$5,217

Bouchard à Beaune - Bronze Clock, Psyche And Love

Located in Beaune, FR

Gilt bronze clock representing Love (Cupid) and Psyche with an enamel dial in the center signed Bouchard à Beaune. Very beautiful original gilding and good general condition. Please ...

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19th Century French Antique Desk Clock Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French 18th Century Skeleton Clock by Charles Voisin

$6,800

French 18th Century Skeleton Clock by Charles Voisin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

French 18th century Skeleton clock with oval glass panel by Charles Voisin.

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18th Century French Antique Desk Clock Clocks

Materials

Brass

Regency Ebonised Bracket Clock by John Hemingway, Manchester

$10,097

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...

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1820s English Antique Desk Clock Clocks

Materials

Fruitwood

Georgian Small Ebonised Bracket Clock, Haley & Milner, London

$11,443

Georgian Small Ebonised Bracket Clock, Haley & Milner, London

Located in Norwich, GB

Georgian Small Ebonised Bracket Clock, Haley & Milner, London Georgian small bracket clock housed in a break arch ebonised case with brass banding to the door, moulded stepped plint...

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Early 1800s English Antique Desk Clock Clocks

Materials

Fruitwood

Large Antique Victorian Quality Carved Oak Bracket Clock

$2,685

Large Antique Victorian Quality Carved Oak Bracket Clock

Located in Suffolk, GB

Large antique Victorian carved oak bracket clock with an eight day chiming movement, bevelled edged glass door opening to reveal an engraved silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals...

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1880s English Victorian Antique Desk Clock Clocks

Materials

Oak

Paris Porcelain Egyptian Style Clock, Bayeaux, circa 1830

$22,500

Paris Porcelain Egyptian Style Clock, Bayeaux, circa 1830

Located in New York, NY

Paris Porcelain Egyptian Style clock, Bayeaux, circa 1830.

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1830s French Antique Desk Clock Clocks

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Austrian Jewel Encrusted Silver Gilt Clock

$16,155

19th Century Austrian Jewel Encrusted Silver Gilt Clock

Located in London, GB

This jewel-encrusted, silver-gilt antique table clock is an exquisite piece of Viennese craftsmanship. It comprises of a scalloped base, which is raised up on four C-scroll feet, and...

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Late 19th Century Austrian Rococo Antique Desk Clock Clocks

Materials

Silver

GUICHE Palais Royal - Gilt Bronze Clock with Puttis

$6,261

GUICHE Palais Royal - Gilt Bronze Clock with Puttis

Located in Beaune, FR

Very pretty model for this gilded bronze clock from the Napoleon III period in Louis XV rocaille style dating from the 19th century. Very good quality of gilding and entirely origina...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Desk Clock Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 18th century Italian Clock and Barometer

$7,500 / set

Pair of 18th century Italian Clock and Barometer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of 18th century Italian carved wood fragments with clock and barometer.

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18th Century Irish Antique Desk Clock Clocks

Materials

Giltwood

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Antique Desk Clock Clocks For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique desk clock clocks available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique desk clock clocks was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and wood. There are all kinds of antique desk clock clocks available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique desk clock clocks are generally popular furniture pieces, but Louis XVI, Empire and Victorian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Antique desk clock clocks have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Japy Frères, Europa Antiques and Coduri of Lyon, France are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Desk Clock Clocks?

Prices for antique desk clock clocks start at $85 and top out at $494,559 with the average selling for $4,857.

Finding the Right Table-clocks-desk-clocks for You

Whether you’re working on-site or giving your home office the makeover it deserves, a new, vintage or antique table clock or desk clock is a decorative touch that blends ornament and functionality. Who says that a unique desk clock isn’t a meaningful addition to your home office or library? And who says you don’t need a cool clock anymore?

While our means for telling time have evolved from pocket watches to wristwatches and finally to our digital phones, there is likely still a place for a table clock or desk clock in your life, even if it isn’t a modern desk clock.

Antique and vintage clocks appeal to our penchant for nostalgia, whisking us back in time to the 18th and 19th centuries, when clockmakers were busying themselves with designs for objects such as mantel clocks, then ornate pieces that were typically displayed on top of a fireplace. Tabletop clocks and desk clocks are variations on the carriage clock, a small, portable timepiece outfitted with a hinged carrying handle that garnered popularity as the growth of rail travel took shape.

Clocks make great collectibles. More than one mantel clock in your home library is going to elevate the space where your carefully curated stacks of books live, while a well-designed small decorative desk clock can be a fun way to express your personal style. Amid your inkwell, porcelain paperweights and other desk accessories, a desk or table clock designed during the Art Deco or Louis XVI eras, for example, is going to stand out in your workspace as a striking accent.

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