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Oak architectural desk clock
Located in Cheshire, GB
Oak architectural desk clock and barometer, of temple form with ceramic dials, centred with a
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Early 20th Century French Antique Desk Clock

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Oak

Antique Oak architectural desk clock
Oak architectural desk clock
H 10 in W 17 in D 4 in
19th Century Desk Clock
Located in Newport Beach, CA
A chic, c. 1825 French, looping desk clock with a central timepiece framed in foliate embellished
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1820s French Antique Desk Clock

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Metal, Bronze

Antique 19th Century Desk Clock
19th Century Desk Clock
H 10.25 in W 6.25 in D 4.25 in
Giant Brass and Glass World Time Ball Desk Clock
By Elgin Clocks
Located in London, GB
Elgin National Watch Company, Illinois, USA, early 20th century A Fine giant ball desk clock in
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Early 20th Century American Antique Desk Clock

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Brass

English Gilt Metal Ship's Wheel Desk Clock
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
English 19th century gilt metal ship's wheel desk clock retailed by Hannaford, Regent Street
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1890s English Antique Desk Clock

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Metal

Large Desk Clock, Victorian, 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
LARGE DESK CLOCK Victorian, 19th Century Brass dial with Roman numerals, marked Adams, 84
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Clock

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Bronze

Antique Large Desk Clock, Victorian, 19th Century
Large Desk Clock, Victorian, 19th Century
H 29.14 in W 19.3 in D 11.82 in
Art Deco Silver Jade Enamel Desk Clock
By Continental Lemania
Located in Austin, TX
A simply elegant Art Deco pediment shaped desk clock. The case and movement by continental Lemania
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Desk Clock

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Jade, Enamel, Sterling Silver

Antique Art Deco Silver Jade Enamel Desk Clock
Art Deco Silver Jade Enamel Desk Clock
H 4.25 in W 5.5 in D 1.5 in
Charming Desk Clock, Vintner Theme, C 1850
Located in Doylestown, PA
A charming desk clock in the form of a cherub holding a barrel form clock with silver face, flanked
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1850s French Louis Philippe Antique Desk Clock

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Bronze

Miniature Austrian Enamel Sterling Silver & Bronze Desk Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Miniature Austrian enamel sterling silver & bronze desk clock Bronze case with figure of a
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19th Century American Antique Desk Clock

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Silver, Bronze

Fannières Frères Desk Clock "Time Allegory" circa 1860
By Fannière Frères
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Fannières Frères Desk Clock Time Allegory Chased gilt and silvered bronze Desk Clock With an
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1860s French Louis XVI Antique Desk Clock

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Fannières Frères Desk Clock "Time Allegory" circa 1860
Fannières Frères Desk Clock "Time Allegory" circa 1860
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H 8.67 in W 8.67 in D 4.73 in
19th Century Victorian Antique Ornate Brass Desk Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
19th century Victorian antique ornate brass desk clock having an exquisite ornate brass and enamel
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Mid-19th Century French Early Victorian Antique Desk Clock

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Brass

American Bronze and Marble Desk Clock, Sterling Bronze Co., circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
American bronze and marble desk clock. Marked sterling bronze Co. New York.
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Early 1900s American Antique Desk Clock

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Bronze

Art Deco French Enameled Silver Desk Clock
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This enameled silver desk clock is unsigned, so a specific maker cannot be identified, but the case
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Desk Clock

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Silver, Brass

Unusual Antique Victorian Ornate Brass Desk Clock by Seth Thomas
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual antique Victorian ornate brass desk clock by Seth Thomas in the shape of a house with a
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1850s English Victorian Antique Desk Clock

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Brass

Swiss Gilt-Brass with Painted Swiss Landscape Oval Desk Clock
Located in Delft, NL
Swiss gilt-brass with painted Swiss landscape oval desk clock A Swiss oval desk clock, made by
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Early 20th Century Swiss Antique Desk Clock

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Brass

Omega, a Wood and Enamel Art Deco Eight Day Desk Clock
By Omega
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Omega. A wood and enamel Art Deco eight day desk clock Singed Omega. Polished wooden case, two
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Antique Desk Clock

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Brass, Enamel

Quality Antique Victorian Walnut Desk Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique Victorian walnut desk clock having a quality attractive walnut and ebonised shaped
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19th Century European Antique Desk Clock

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Walnut

Quality Antique Victorian Walnut Desk Clock
Quality Antique Victorian Walnut Desk Clock
H 8.08 in W 10.44 in D 4.73 in
Antique Burr Walnut Ebonized Cased Desk Clock from Baldwin of Loughborough
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique burr walnut ebonized cased desk clock with Roman numeric dial fronting a gold plated back
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1860s English Victorian Antique Desk Clock

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Gold Plate

Gubelin Art Deco Guilloche and Bronze 8 Day Desk Clock
By Gubelin
Located in Hudson, NY
Art Deco Gubelin eight-day desk clock with sonnerie chimes, originating from Switzerland in the
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Antique Desk Clock

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Slate, Bronze, Enamel

19th Century Mahogany / Brass Inlay Desk Clock
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautiful 19th century mahogany wood with gilt brass inlay design detail. The desk clock feature
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1820s French Antique Desk Clock

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Brass

Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Mahogany Brass Inlaid Desk Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual Antique Victorian quality mahogany brass inlaid desk clock by Dent London having a quality
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Desk Clock

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Brass, Other

Cartier Sterling and Enamel Art Deco Desk Clock with Breguet Engine Turned Dial
By Cartier
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Cartier STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Desk Clock METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling
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1920s Swiss Art Deco Antique Desk Clock

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Cartier Paris 1920 Art Deco Chinoiserie 18kt Desk Clock in Nephrite Jade Enamel
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
A desk clock designed by Cartier. An impressive and beautiful desk clock, created in Paris
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Desk Clock

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Jade, Gold, Silver, Enamel

Cartier Paris London 1905 Belle Epoque Enamel Desk Clock 18kt Gold & Platinum
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Belle epoque desk clock designed by Cartier. An impressive and magnificent "mignonette" desk
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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Desk Clock

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Platinum, Silver, Enamel, Gold

French 1914 Morgan Triple Calendar Desk Clock In Sterling Gold Platinum & Agate
By J. Morgan & Sons
Located in Miami, FL
French moon phase complication desk clock Morgan by Edouard Clerk. Very important and rare
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1910s French Art Deco Antique Desk Clock

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Agate, Gold, Platinum, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Victorian Desk Clock / Barometer / Thermometer Set
By J.H Steward
Located in Norwich, GB
Victorian desk clock / barometer set Gothic style carved oak case standing on a raised, moulded
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Desk Clock

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Oak

A Large Art Dec Chrome 8 Day Desk Clock With Temperature Gauge On A Stand 1930s
Located in High Wycombe, GB
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

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Chrome

Bailey, Banks & Biddle 8 Day Minute Repeater Stone Desk Clock Contemporary Frame
By Bailey, Banks & Biddle
Located in Long Beach, CA
movement This exceptional 8 Day Desk Clock is fitted with a minute repeating mechanism. It will chime the
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1910s Swiss Art Deco Antique Desk Clock

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Agate

Mappin & Webb Agate and Gilded Brass Art Deco Style Desk Clock
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Mappin & Webb STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Agate Stone Easel Desk Clock
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1920s Swiss Art Deco Antique Desk Clock

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Agate

Mappin & Webb Agate and Gilded Brass Art Deco Style Desk Clock
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Long Beach, CA
Factory / house: Mappin & Webb Style / reference: Art Deco / Agate stone Easel desk clock
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1920s Swiss Art Deco Antique Desk Clock

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Agate

Tiffany & Co. 18kt Yellow Gold and Enamel Small Desk Clock 1920's
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines for Tiffany & Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Small Desk Clock
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1920s Swiss Art Deco Antique Desk Clock

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Gold

Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Enamel Agate Diamond Desk Clock
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
An important Art Deco Tiffany & Co Diamond and Agate Desk Clock, ca. 1920s The desk clock is
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Desk Clock

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Agate, Diamond, Enamel

Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Enamel Agate Diamond Desk Clock
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Enamel Agate Diamond Desk Clock
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H 3.55 in W 3.55 in D 0.79 in
Tiffany & Co. 1920 Art Deco 8 Days Desk Clock Sterling Silver & Enamel with Box
By Tiffany & Co., Concord
Located in Miami, FL
A desk clock designed by Tiffany & Co. A beautiful and elegant easel back desk clock, created in
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1920s North American Art Deco Antique Desk Clock

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

A Gilded Egyptian Revival Timepiece Desk Clock
Located in Amersham, GB
Suez Canal in 1869. This clock is shown unserviced it iwll require overhaul before dispatch, this
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Late 19th Century French Egyptian Revival Antique Desk Clock

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Siena Marble, Brass, Bronze

Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Agate Stone Desk Clock
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
angles. This impressive clock looks great on a desk whether it faces you or the other person seated at
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1920s Swiss Art Deco Antique Desk Clock

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Agate

Antique Table Desk Clock, Painted, Chinoiserie, China Art
Located in Berlin, DE
Decorative, antique table clock with elaborate painting on the case and dial. chinoiserie. China
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19th Century Chinoiserie Antique Desk Clock

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Wood

Antique Table Desk Clock, Painted, Chinoiserie, China Art
Antique Table Desk Clock, Painted, Chinoiserie, China Art
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H 9.06 in W 11.03 in D 2.29 in
Miniature French gilt bronze desk clock with inkwell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A charming miniature 19th century French gilt bronze patinated and Rouge marble clock cast with a
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19th Century French Antique Desk Clock

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Bronze

Cartier Pink Enamel Desk Clock
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier pink enamel desk clock, circa 1910s Circular-shaped dial with Arabic numerals, white
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Early 20th Century Belle Époque Antique Desk Clock

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Enamel

Cartier Pink Enamel Desk Clock
Cartier Pink Enamel Desk Clock
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W 2.68 in
Art Deco Zenith Marble Desk Clock, Switzerland, circa 1920s
By Zenith
Located in New York, NY
Zenith SA is a Swiss luxury watchmaker. The company established in Le Locle, in the canton of Neushatel, in 1865; by Georges Favre-Jacot, who was 22 at the time. Zenith was purchased...
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1920s Swiss Art Deco Antique Desk Clock

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Marble

Antique Art Deco Medical, Pharmaceutical or Apothecary Inspired Desk Clock
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique desk or table clock has no maker's marks, but is presumed to have been made in the
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Desk Clock

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Brass

Art Nouveau Colbalt Blue Gilt Porcelain Desk Clock with White Figures
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Beautiful Art Nouveau cobalt desk or mantel clock featuring a gilt floral design and 2 white
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Early 20th Century Antique Desk Clock

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Porcelain

French Silver Desk Clock by Boin-Taburet, Paris, in Original Case
By Boin-Taburet
Located in London, GB
French silver desk timepiece clock very high quality. Napoleon III period. The case of beautifully
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1890s French Napoleon III Antique Desk Clock

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Silver

Alfa Romeo Classic Car Radiator Desk Clock, Jaeger, 1920´s. Automobilia
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Very nice Jaeger 8 days table clock. This is a Classic car clock, circa 1920s. It is mounted over a
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1920s Swiss Classical Roman Antique Desk Clock

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Brass, Enamel

19th Century French Cartel Mantel Desk Clock Ormolu Mounts, Boulle Style
Located in Miami, FL
A superb quality antique French clock, circa 1875. This Boulle style mantel clock is made with red
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Desk Clock

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Brass, Bronze

Cartier Paris 1920 Art Deco Chinoiserie Desk Clock Nephrite Enamel & 18Kt Gold
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
A desk clock designed by Cartier. An impressive and beautiful desk clock, created in Paris France
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Desk Clock

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Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Cartier Sterling and Enamel Art Deco Desk Clock with Breguet Engine Turned Dial
By Cartier
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Cartier STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Desk Clock METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling
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1920s Swiss Art Deco Antique Desk Clock

Beautiful French Bronze Antique Mantle Desk Clock
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Bronze. Enamel face. With key and pendulum. 15 1/4" h x 10 3/4" w x 5 3/4" d. Condition Damage to enamel face. Minor oxidation.
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Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Desk Clock

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Bronze

A Rare 18th Century Ormolu Desk Clock by Etienne Le Noir, Paris
By Etienne LeNoir
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This French Louis XV ormolu bronze clock, crafted by Etienne Le Noir A Paris in the 18th century
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18th Century French Antique Desk Clock

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Bronze

Cartier Paris 1925 Art Deco Enamel Desk Clock In 18Kt Gold Agate And Coral
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Belle epoque desk clock designed by Cartier. Beautiful square desk clock, created by the house of
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Desk Clock

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Agate, Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel

Antique Miniature French Marble Case Art Deco Desk Clock with Second Hand Dial
Located in Danville, CA
1920s vintage Miniature French marble case Art Deco clock with second hand dial Here is a French
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1920s French Antique Desk Clock

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Marble, Brass

Unique Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze Mantle or Desk Clock w Rare Porcelain Plaques
By W.H. Tooke
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful clock for the collectors of truly stylish Gothic antiques, by W.H.Tooke, Paris. Finding
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Late 19th Century German Gothic Revival Antique Desk Clock

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Bronze

Gubelin 1925 Art Deco Guilloché Enameled Boudoir Desk Clock In .935 Sterling
By Gubelin
Located in Miami, FL
Art deco miniature boudoir desk clock made by Gübelin. Fabulous miniature desk clock, created in
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1920s Swiss Art Deco Antique Desk Clock

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Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

1930s Art Deco Table Desk Clock With Cubist Glass Case by P.M. Favre
By P.M. Favre
Located in Ulm, DE
Clock with cubist glass case by P.M. FAVRE Original Art Deco, France 1930s Width: 15 cm
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Desk Clock

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Glass, Wood

Bailey, Banks & Biddle 8 Day Minute Repeater Stone Desk Clock Contemporary Frame
By Bailey, Banks & Biddle
Located in Long Beach, CA
movement This exceptional 8 Day Desk Clock is fitted with a minute repeating mechanism. It will chime the
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1910s Swiss Art Deco Antique Desk Clock

Tiffany & Co 1920 Art Deco 8 Days Desk Clock Sterling Silver & Guilloche Enamel
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
A desk clock designed by Tiffany & Co. A beautiful and elegant easel back desk clock, created in
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Desk Clock

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Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Xixth Louis XVI Style Desk Clock Inlaid with Malachite
Located in Warsaw, PL
The clock is in excellent and perfect working order. In addition, it has been recently cleaned and
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Desk Clock

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Malachite, Bronze

Small Clock with Elephants
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Desk clock with elephants, early 20th century, Art Nouveau. Measures: H: 16 cm, W: 21 cm, D: 8 cm.
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1910s French Art Nouveau Antique Desk Clock

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Metal

Small Clock with Elephants
Small Clock with Elephants
H 8.27 in W 6.3 in D 3.15 in
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Agate Stone Desk Clock
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
angles. This impressive clock looks great on a desk whether it faces you or the other person seated at
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1920s Swiss Art Deco Antique Desk Clock

Superb Arts and Crafts Nutwood and Brass Pendulum / Table Clock or Desk Clock
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful and stylish clock, in good working order. If you are looking for an exceptionally
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Early 20th Century European Jugendstil Antique Desk Clock

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Metal, Brass

Shreve & Co. Arts & Crafts Style Table Clock, circa 1915
By Shreve & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Shreve & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Arts and Crafts Desk Clock MOVEMENT / CALIBER: 8
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1920s Swiss Arts and Crafts Antique Desk Clock

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Metal

Cartier Paris 1910 Belle Epoque Enamel Desk Clock Gold Platinum Silver Diamonds
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Belle epoque desk clock designed by Cartier. A very rare and magnificent round desk clock, created
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1910s French Edwardian Antique Desk Clock

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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 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 Desk Clock
  • 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 ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    What 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An 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, 2022
    A 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.
  • 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To tell if a roll-top desk is an antique, look closely at the materials. Real antiques feature hardwoods like cherry, mahogany and black walnut. If you detect the use of engineered woods, the desk is a reproduction. Also, early pieces show off irregular dovetail joints. Joints that appear perfectly uniform indicate that a roll-top desk is a more recent mass-produced piece. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted antique roll-top desks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    An 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, 2022
    A variety of factors can determine the exact age of an antique roll top desk. Some things to look for is the type of wood and craftsmanship used to create the desk. Typically, older desks will be made from heavier wood. You can also check for a maker’s marks to determine the age. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your roll top desk. You’ll find a variety of expertly vetted roll top desks on 1stDibs.

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