Bronze and Marble Figural Orbital Clock, E.F. Caldwell, circa 1870
Located in New York, NY
Bronze and marble figural orbital clock, E.F. Caldwell, circa 1870.
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1870s American Antique Desk Clock
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Marble, Bronze
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Black Slate and Marble Mantel Clock
Located in Chicago, IL
This Circa 1900 French Black Slate and Marble Mantel Clock is a formidable and visually stunning timepiece that commands attention. Atop the clock sits a large, patinated bronze lion...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Antique Desk Clock
Materials
Marble, Slate, Brass
Clock with sculpture. Bronze, stone. Coupier Fila and Provart, Paris, France.
Located in Madrid, ES
Clock with sculpture. Bronze, stone. Coupier Fila and Provart, Paris, France, late 19th century. Bronze sculpture depicting a boy sitting on a rock formation, raising one bare foot ...
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19th Century French Other Antique Desk Clock
Materials
Stone, Bronze, Other
Large 19th Century Gilt Skeleton Clock attributed to Evans of Handsworth
By William F. Evans of Handsworth
Located in London, GB
An Exceptional and Large Skeleton Clock Attributed to Evans of Handsworth The multi-tiered pierced gilt brass frame of the skeleton clock after the design of the famous York Minster...
Category
19th Century English Antique Desk Clock
Materials
Brass
A French Louis XVI st. Carrara marble and Ormolu clock, signed Tiffany & Co
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Carrara marble and Ormolu clock, signed Tiffany & Co. This stunning clock was retailed by Tiffany & Co. and i...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desk Clock
Materials
Carrara Marble, Ormolu
Large Gilt Brass Engraved Oval Table Clock by Thomas Cole
By Thomas Cole (Clockmaker)
Located in London, GB
A large oval strut clock By Thomas Cole The case constructed from gilt brass and designed to be as thin as possible, finely engraved throughout, of substantial oval size, and sup...
Category
19th Century English Antique Desk Clock
Materials
Brass
Outstanding Quality Large Antique French Porcelain and Gilded Metal Clock Set
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality large antique Victorian French porcelain and gilded metal clock set consisting of a pair of candelabra and a mantle clock. The candelabras having ornate gilded br...
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Desk Clock
Materials
Porcelain
Gérard-Jean Galle, 1788 – 1846 French mantel Clock Early 19th Century signed
By Gérard-Jean Galle
Located in Berlin, DE
Empire mantle clock, mantel clock, pendulum clock, Restauration era, Neoclassical, antique clock, Ormolu, gilt bronze, French gilt bronze, bronze dorée, gold plated , Apollo, lyre, h...
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Early 1800s French Empire Antique Desk Clock
Materials
Bronze
Italian Table Clock with Copper Plated Sculpture Lady with a Greyhound, 1910
Located in Lucija, SI
Unique items that represent table clock and the statue of the lady with a greyhound Made in the late 1900 Signed Lazzar The maker is Enrico Lazzar for Lazzar and Marconi
Category
Early 1900s Italian Vienna Secession Antique Desk Clock
Materials
Copper
George II Ebonised English Bracket Clock by Thomas Wagstaffe, London
Located in Norwich, GB
George II bracket clock by Thomas Wagstaffe, London Ebonised bell top case surmounted by a hinged brass carrying handle standing on a raised plinth and resting on four pad feet. C...
Category
1760s English George II Antique Desk Clock
Materials
Fruitwood
A Louis XV Rocaille-style Clock In Gilded Bronze, Signed "denière" In Paris
By Maison Deniere
Located in BARSAC, FR
Jean-François Denière (1774–1866) Louis XV Rocaille-style table clock in gilded bronze, very finely chased Signed “Jx Denière à Paris” on the movement plate and “Etienne Le No...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desk Clock
Materials
Bronze
"Caldwell Clock w/ Siena Marble and Caryatids", Lorillard Estate, Tuxedo Park
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An extraordinary work of art by America's leading maker of luxe objects for homes and businesses in the early 20th century, this large and heavy Siena marble clock by J. E. Caldwell ...
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Desk Clock
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Art Nouveau Table Clock by Christian Ferdinand Morawe, Gustav Becker Clockwork
Located in Berlin, DE
Art Nouveau table clock, Gustav Becker clockwork, designed by Christian Ferdinand Morawe This exquisite table clock comes from the Art Nouveau era and is characterized by its artis...
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19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Desk Clock
Materials
Mahogany
Louis XVI Ormolu and Sèvres Porcelain Table Clock by Antoine Crosnier
Located in Miami, US
This exquisite Louis XVI table clock showcases the neoclassical elegance of its time, crafted by renowned clockmaker Antoine Crosnier in Paris around 1780. The clock features a strik...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desk Clock
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco table clock with zodiac symbols. England circa 1930's-1940's.
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Art Deco table clock with zodiac symbols. England circa 1930's-1940's.
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Antique Desk Clock
Materials
Metal
17th Century English eight-day spring-driven table clock, by John Wrench
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A Rare Late 17th Century English Basket-Top Spring Clock by John Wrench of Chester, Circa 1695-1700. England This exquisite late 17th-century English basket-top table clock, signed ...
Category
17th Century English William and Mary Antique Desk Clock
Materials
Brass
Fire-gilded French Empire bronze clock, ca. 1800, “Chariot of Aurora”; Deniere
By Maison Deniere
Located in Münster, DE
Fire-gilded bronze clock depicting Aurora’s chariot, dial signed Deniere á Paris, Maison Deniere The signature “Denière” or “Denière Fabt de Bronzes à Paris” belongs to Jean-Franço...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Desk Clock
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Art Deco Table Clock by Alexandre Chevrie, Marble & Bronze, c. 1910
By Alexandre Chevrié, Paris 1
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Marble table clock with bronze plate with mercury gold plating, Chevrie machine, 8 Jaures. France, CIRCA 1910.
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1910s French Art Deco Antique Desk Clock
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Victorian Ebonized Allegorical Mantel Clock with Bronze Putti with Swan
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian style ebonized mantle clock with bronze putti and swan supported on a weighted ebony base with encased dial and beaded gold trim.
Category
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Desk Clock
Materials
Metal
French 19th century Louis XVI st. Breche Violette marble and Ormolu clock
By Le Roy
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Breche Violette marble and Ormolu clock, signed Le Roy, Paris. This stunning rotunda shaped clock is raised on eight Orm...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desk Clock
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Louis XVI French Table Clock by Segaud, Carrara Marble, Antique, Circa 1780
Located in Berlin, DE
Antique French Portico Clock, Louis XVI White Marble Mantle Clock, Ormolu Mounted Portico Clock, 18th Century French Clock Legand Paris, Neoclassical Marble Skeleton Clock, Legand à ...
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1790s French Directoire Antique Desk Clock
Materials
Carrara Marble
V&A Marie-Antoinette Mantel Clock Sèvres Style Porcelain Gilt Bronze Decoration
Located in Wembley, GB
V&A Marie-Antoinette Mantel Clock – Sèvres Style Porcelain & Gilt Bronze, Sunburst & Swag Decoration, 39cm An impressive Sèvres-style porcelain mantel clock, designed in homage to t...
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Early 1900s Malaysian Rococo Antique Desk Clock
Materials
Iron
SECOND HALF OF THE 17th CENTURY WALNUT AND GOLDEN BRONZE CLOCK
Located in Firenze, FI
Charming clock with walnut veneer case and gilt bronze finishes. The floral and phytomorphic garland decorations, such as pine cones, add a touch of elegance and antiquity. The feet ...
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Late 17th Century Italian Antique Desk Clock
Materials
Bronze
Gilt Bronze Table Clock « the Gardener Angel » French Work, Circa 1805
$5,942Sale Price|20% Off
Gilt Bronze Table Clock « the Gardener Angel » French Work, Circa 1805
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
"L''Amour jardinier" is a gilt bronze table clocks with a garden angel and garden decors. The garden angel is on a scale and catches a butterfly. The movement is inscribed in an or...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Desk Clock
Materials
Bronze
Impressive Antique Austrian Champlevé Enamel, Silver-Gilt and Lapis Lazuli Clock
Located in London, GB
Impressive antique Austrian champlevé enamel, silver-gilt and lapis lazuli clock set Austrian, Late 19th century Clock: Height 91cm, width 37cm, depth 37cm Candelabra: Height 64cm, ...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Desk Clock
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Bronze, Enamel
French 19th century Belle Epoque Period Sévres Porcelain and Ormolu clock set
By Cristalleries De Sevres
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most impressive French 19th century Belle Epoque Period Louis XV/XVI st. Sévres Porcelain and Ormolu garniture clock set. This stunning three piece set is comprised of two candela...
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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Desk Clock
Materials
Ormolu
Tiffany & Co. by Charles Hour Brass and Gilt Art Deco Clock, 1920s
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tiffany & Co. by Charles Hour STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Desk or Mantle Clock METAL / MATERIAL: CIRCA / YEAR: DIMENSIONS: Length 10 inch (25cm) X Width 10 inch (25...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Desk Clock
Materials
Brass
French Mantel Clock In Bronze Decorated With Female Figure In Empire Style
Located in Lejre, DK
French bronze mantel clock from the 1820s. Empire style with female figure, radiant crown and book. Elegant and well-preserved clock from Paris. — Origin: France, Paris — Period: 18...
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1820s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Desk Clock
Materials
Bronze
Austrian Ebonized and Parcel Gilt Bracket Clock Late 18th/Early 19th Century...
Located in Buchanan, MI
An Austrian Ebonized and Parcel Gilt Bracket Clock Late 18th/Early 19th Century Height 21 x width 11 x depth 5 1/2 inches. Property from the Collection of Marguerite Hark, Chicago, ...
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18th Century Austrian George III Antique Desk Clock
Materials
Ebony
George III Mahogany English Fusee Bracket Clock by William Chater, London
Located in Norwich, GB
George III Bracket Clock. Stunning mahogany case with Cupola top surmounted by a ‘pineapple’ finial, profusely inlaid with brass, fishscale side frets and floral side carrying ha...
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1810s English George III Antique Desk Clock
Materials
Mahogany
A Rare Austro Hungarian Gilt Silver & Jeweled Table Clock, Circa 1900
$8,400Sale Price|20% Off
A Rare Austro Hungarian Gilt Silver & Jeweled Table Clock, Circa 1900
Located in Tarzana, CA
A Rare Austro Hungarian Gilt Silver & Jeweled Table Clock, Circa 1900, having semi precious stones throughout including agate, malachite, amethyst, pearl, coral and enamel DIMENSIONS...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Desk Clock
Materials
Agate, Coral, Silver, Enamel
Seated Female Figure in French Fire-Gilt Clock from Empire Era
Located in 263-0031, JP
A French fire-gilt clock depicting a seated female figure - Urania, I presume, judging from the iconography. Empire Era, 1800-1815. The gilding shows signs of wear, and the silvered ...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Desk Clock
Materials
Bronze
French gilt bronze Louis XIV figured antique clock with library design
$4,113Sale Price|20% Off
French gilt bronze Louis XIV figured antique clock with library design
Located in Milano, IT
Imagine stepping back in time to the opulent 19th century, where a magnificent French clock in gilded bronze takes center stage, a breathtaking tribute to the Sun King himself, Louis...
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19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Desk Clock
Materials
Bronze
Portal clock Vienna around 1825 with integrated musical mechanism Signed: A.O.
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Portal clock Vienna around 1825 with integrated musical mechanism Signed: “A.Olbrich in Wien” and number 215719157. Alabaster columns, blackened wood, gilded carving in the form of...
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1820s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Desk Clock
Materials
Alabaster, Metal
French 19th Century Belle Epoque Period Bronze And Ormolu Annual Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A high quality and very unique French 19th century Belle Epoque period patinated Bronze, Ormolu and silvered Bronze annular clock. This rare model annular clock is raised on a circul...
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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Desk Clock
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique French Onyx and Spelter Clock depicting Amphitrite after Auguste Moreau
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique French onyx and clock having a quality painted dial, original hands and eight day movement striking on the hour and half hour on a bell. A beautiful quality onyx case surmoun...
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Early 20th Century French Antique Desk Clock
Materials
Onyx, Spelter
FINE CIRCA 1895 FRENCH AUTOMATON INDUSTRIAL LOCOMOTIVE MOVING GiLT BRONZE CLOCK
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very fine and highly collectable Antique circa 1895 French Automaton Industrial Locomotive moving gilt ...
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1890s French Industrial Antique Desk Clock
Materials
Brass
French 19th Century Belle Époque Period Marble Clock By Charpentier & Cie.
By Charpentier et Cie
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Belle Époque period ormolu, patinated bronze and white Carrara marble clock by Charpentier & Cie. The clock is...
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desk Clock
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
1900 Antique French Ormolu Gilt Bronze Elegant Lady Marble Base Ball Clock
Located in Danville, CA
1900 Antique French Ormolu Gilt Bronze Elegant Lady Marble Base Ball Clock Here we are offering a beautiful French bronze elegant lady figure ball clock. The elegant lady is made of...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Desk Clock
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
French 19th Century Belle Époque Period Bronze, Ormolu and Marble Clock
By Henry Dasson
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and extremely high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Belle Époque period patinated bronze, ormolu, and Rouge Griotte marble clock attributed to Henry Dasson. The c...
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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Desk Clock
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Boulle Style Table Clock by Kienzle, Wood & Brass, Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
This beautiful Clock in "Boulle" Style was realized in the early century. Kienzle Manifacture. In working order. Good condition.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Antique Desk Clock
Materials
Metal, Brass
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu Clock by Roque, Paris
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and most impressive French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu clock by Roque, Paris. The clock is raised by elegant circular mottled feet with fine wrap around foliate band...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desk Clock
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Oak Cased Drumhead Fusee Bracket Clock, Goodman Brothers, Kings Road, Chelsea
Located in Norwich, GB
Oak Cased Drumhead Fusee Bracket Clock, Goodman Brothers, Chelsea Imposing oak drumhead case with cast brass bezel, decorative carving, stepped base and standing on pad feet. Painte...
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Early 1900s English Antique Desk Clock
Materials
Oak
Art Deco Styled Russian Majak Mayak Crystal Table Clock with Blue Face
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This desk or table clock was made by Majak Mayak of the former U.S.S.R. in approximately 1920 and done in the period Art Deco style.
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Early 20th Century Russian Art Deco Antique Desk Clock
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Art Deco Table Clock by Sabino, Frosted Glass & Bronze, France, 1920
$7,200Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Table Clock by Sabino, Frosted Glass & Bronze, France, 1920
By Sabino Art Glass
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Art Deco clock made of frost glass, with enameled and silver-plated bronze dial, made by Sabino. Signed Sabino, machine EC, France. France, CIRCA 1920.
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1920s European Art Deco Antique Desk Clock
Materials
Silver, Bronze
Neo-Egyptian Marble Clock Attributed to G. Servant, France, Circa 1870
By Georges Emile Henri Servant
Located in PARIS, FR
Black and red marble pyramid shaped Egyptian style clock attributed to G. Servant, surmounted by a patinated bronze figure representing the Egyptian goddess Isis sitting on her thron...
Category
1870s French Egyptian Revival Antique Desk Clock
Materials
Marble, Bronze
English Regency Bronze Arcadian "Genre" Mantel Clock of Boy Feeding Chickens
Located in London, GB
Unusual Antique English Regency bronze "genre" mantel clock genre clock . In the " Arcadian" genre manner made popular in France by Marie Antoinette and then later by the Empress Jos...
Category
1820s English Antique Desk Clock
Materials
Ormolu
Early 20th Century Stylish Brass Table Clock in Amsterdamse School Style
Located in Doornspijk, NL
The clear lines and simplicity of this sleek design, together with the craftsmanship by which this clock has been manufactured make this piece stand out. The oval shaped tumbled foo...
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Jugendstil Antique Desk Clock
Materials
Brass
French Clock Napoléon III Original Label on the Back, 1867
$4,113Sale Price|20% Off
French Clock Napoléon III Original Label on the Back, 1867
By Napoléon III
Located in Milano, IT
French watch Napoléon III Original label on the back 1867 Important French watch III with original label of the retailer beautiful back of the watch. The object is made of walnut woo...
Category
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Desk Clock
Materials
Bronze
Shreve & Co Jade Carriage Clock with Exposed Escapement Sterling Hardware 1915
By Shreve & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Shreve & Co STYLE / REFERENCE: Victorian Style Carriage Miniature Carriage Clock METAL / MATERIAL: Nephrite Jade and Sterling Silver Hardware CIRCA / YEAR: 1915 DIME...
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1910s Swiss Victorian Antique Desk Clock
Materials
Jade, Silver
Early 20th Century Silver and Precious Stone Table Clock by Dreyfous
Located in London, GB
This delicate table clock features a surmounting design of silver foliate and flowers, which are mounted with precious stones. Held centrally within the silver flowers is the circula...
Category
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Desk Clock
Materials
Agate, Silver
George III Mahogany Bell Top Bracket Clock by Paul Rimbault, London
By Paul Rimbault
Located in Norwich, GB
George III bracket clock by Paul Rimbault, London Finely figured mahogany bell top case with four finials surmounted by a brass hinged carrying handle standing on a stepped, rais...
Category
1770s English Antique Desk Clock
Materials
Mahogany
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu, Bronze and Marble Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu, patinated bronze and Brèche Violette marble clock. The clock is raised by a square marble base with cut corners and a mottled...
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desk Clock
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Stunning Mother & Child 1906 Sterling Silver Repouse Mantle Clock Must See
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this fully hallmarked 1906 Birmingham made Sterling Silver mantle clock depicting and mother and child This clock is in totally original conditi...
Category
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Desk Clock
Materials
Sterling Silver
French Portico Clock – Black and White Marble, Gilt Bronze – Early 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Refined French Empire-style portico clock, dating from the early 1800s, in black and white marble, richly adorned with finely chiseled gilt bronze. The enameled dial with Roman numer...
Category
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Desk Clock
Materials
Marble, Bronze
MID-19th CENTURY LOUIS XV STYLE CLOCK IN GILT BRONZE AND INLAYS
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant table clock with an arched case, crafted from hand-carved and ebonized wood, decorated with lost-wax cast and gilded bronze details. Further refinement is provided by the bra...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desk Clock
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Vintage Mid-19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Enamel Boudoir Clock
Located in Bronx, NY
This late 19th century French boudoir clock is designed with an ornate gilt bronze scrolled frame. Within the frame of this vintage timepiece is a wonderful hand painted and signed e...
Category
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Desk Clock
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Bronze and Champleve Clock, E.F. Caldwell and Co., circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
Bronze and champleve clock, E.F. Caldwell and Co., circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Desk Clock
Materials
Bronze
A French 19th century Carrara marble and Ormolu clock, by Mathieu Planchon
By Mathieu Planchon
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most delightful and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. white Carrara marble and Ormolu clock, signed by Mathieu Planchon. This stunning clock is raised by six finely ch...
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desk Clock
Materials
Carrara Marble, Ormolu
Table Clock in Patinated and Gilded Bronze from the 18th Century
By France"
Located in Madrid, ES
Table clock in patinated and gilded bronze from the 18th century with religious scene Size 44 x 25 x 14 cm 1450 euro very good condition.
Category
18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Desk Clock
Materials
Bronze
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Antique Desk Clock For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique desk clock you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, bronze and wood, every antique desk clock was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique desk clock — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique desk clock is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Louis XVI, Empire and Victorian styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one antique desk clock that is appealing in its simplicity, but Japy Frères, Coduri of Lyon, France and Europa Antiques produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Antique Desk Clock?
An antique desk clock can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,190, while the lowest priced sells for $67 and the highest can go for as much as $537,638.
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.
Since new, vintage and antique tabletop and desk clocks are not as common in today’s interiors, these objects will make a statement in yours. Find a spectacular clock on 1stDibs now.
Questions About Antique Desk Clock
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Check 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, 2024To 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, 2021An antique bracket clock refers to a portable spring-driven pendulum table clock created in the 17th and 18th centuries. These clocks were equipped with convenient carrying handles and were housed usually in rectangular cases. Shop a collection of antique and vintage bracket clocks from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
How can I spot an antique clock?
1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To 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.What is an antique Davenport desk?
2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An antique Davenport desk is a small writing desk, usually with four drawers on one side. The desk would have elaborately decorated supports and a recessed space for adequate legroom. Shop a collection of Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Davenport desk is a type of small desk with a distinct inclined desktop. The desktop covers a large storage compartment meant for keeping paper and other writing materials. Popular in the 19th century, Davenport desks are still sought after today. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of antique Davenport desks from some of the world’s top sellers.What are antique desks called?
1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023What antique desks are called depends on their design. A desk with chair cutouts on both sides is a partner desk, while one with a pull-down writing surface is a secretary. On a Davenport desk, the desktop lifts to reveal a storage area. Find a variety of antique, vintage and contemporary desks on 1stDibs.- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023To 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, 2026Antique desks are generally 100 years or older, while vintage desks are at least 20 years old and often reflect a specific design era.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024Yes, 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, 2022To 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 ExpertSeptember 28, 2021An antique secretary desk will range in value depending on its authenticity and condition. The price can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. On 1stDibs find the antique secretary desk you’re looking for today.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2026Any desk at least 20 years old falls under this broader category, while a mid-century modern desk specifically features the tapered legs and clean lines of 1940s-1960s design.
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