What is a Fusee movement in a clock?

A fusee clock uses a mainspring barrel, a fusee and a chain coiled around an arbor. The barrel pulls at the chain, winding the fusee. This pulley method was considered revolutionary at the time, but its mechanical origins can be traced back to the 1600s. This type of watch movement faded out of favor in the mid 1700s. Shop a collection of properly vetted fusee clocks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Antique Fusee Clock Movement

George Iii Bracket Clock

Mantel Black Forest Clock

English Egyptian Revival Mantel Clock with Fusee Movement by Moore of London

$9,746

H 16 in W 9 in D 7.5 in

English Egyptian Revival Mantel Clock with Fusee Movement by Moore of London

Located in London, GB

A fabulous and very rare antique English, Egyptian revival mantel clock with fusee movement by John

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1860s English Antique Fusee Clock Movement

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

English Flame Mahogany George III Bracket Clock by James Duncan, London

$13,582

H 21 in W 13 in D 8 in

English Flame Mahogany George III Bracket Clock by James Duncan, London

By James Duncan

Located in London, GB

A fine and unusual English, George III mahogany and satinwood inlaid bracket clock. The twin fusee

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1790s British George III Antique Fusee Clock Movement

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Buschman “Minerva” German Horizontal Table Clock

$34,500

H 5 in W 5.63 in D 5.63 in

Buschman “Minerva” German Horizontal Table Clock

Located in New Orleans, LA

hue holds the clock’s fusée and chain movement with verge escapement and balance with hogs-bristle

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17th Century German Renaissance Antique Fusee Clock Movement

Materials

Silver

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19th Century English Skeleton Clock, Single Chain Fusee Movement

Unavailable

H 17 in W 13 in D 7 in

19th Century English Skeleton Clock, Single Chain Fusee Movement

Located in Varese, Lombardia

Beautiful skeleton clock, functionally perfect but we always recommend a complete overhaul by an

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Early 19th Century British Victorian Antique Fusee Clock Movement

Materials

Brass, Steel

Mid-19th Century Eight Day Lantern Clock with a Double Fusee Striking Movement

Unavailable

H 15.75 in W 6.3 in D 5.91 in

Mid-19th Century Eight Day Lantern Clock with a Double Fusee Striking Movement

Located in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire

A mid-19th century eight day brass lantern clock with a double fusee movement striking on the hour

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1870s English Victorian Antique Fusee Clock Movement

Materials

Brass

1900-1910’s Fuse Smith Astral Large Antique Wall Clock

Unavailable

H 22.84 in W 22.84 in D 7.09 in

1900-1910’s Fuse Smith Astral Large Antique Wall Clock

Located in London, GB

Fusee Railway Waiting Room / Commercial / boardroom / Office Clock Fusee movement - Fully Restored

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Early 1900s Antique Fusee Clock Movement

Materials

Mahogany

English Georgian Mahogany and Brass Inlaid Timepiece Bracket Clock

Unavailable

H 15 in W 9.5 in D 5.5 in

English Georgian Mahogany and Brass Inlaid Timepiece Bracket Clock

Located in Macclesfield, GB

an 8 day single fusee timepiece movement. The clock movement has been cleaned and serviced.

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Fusee Clock Movement

Materials

Mahogany

Gilt Brass Clock Designed by Bruce J. Talbert, England, circa 1875

Unavailable

H 11 in W 8 in D 3 in

Gilt Brass Clock Designed by Bruce J. Talbert, England, circa 1875

By Bruce James Talbert

Located in London, GB

, the centres are mounted with red cabochon glass. The clock has a fusee movement and keeps good time

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1870s English Victorian Antique Fusee Clock Movement

Materials

Brass

English Fusee Movement Mahogany Wall Clock by John Gross

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H 6 in Dm 14 in

English Fusee Movement Mahogany Wall Clock by John Gross

By John B. Gross

Located in San Francisco, CA

An English mahogany and oak wall clock made and signed by John B. Gross, the fusee movement in

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Fusee Clock Movement

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

19th Century English Large Mantle Clock with Fusée Movement

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H 30.5 in W 23.5 in D 9.5 in

19th Century English Large Mantle Clock with Fusée Movement

Located in Hixson, TN

A large English inlaid and carved case mantle clock with a fusée movement. Signed " Pearce & Sons

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Late 19th Century English Sheraton Antique Fusee Clock Movement

Antique Brass Inlaid Goncalo Alves Musical Boardroom Clock, 19th Century

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H 29.93 in W 17.33 in D 11.03 in

Antique Brass Inlaid Goncalo Alves Musical Boardroom Clock, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

with triple fusee movement, circa 1880 in date. The fine quality eight day duration movement is

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1880s Antique Fusee Clock Movement

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Antique Brass Inlaid Goncalo Alves Musical Boardroom Clock, 19th Century

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H 29.93 in W 17.72 in D 11.03 in

Antique Brass Inlaid Goncalo Alves Musical Boardroom Clock, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

An impressive brass inlaid goncalo alves musical boardroom clock with triple fusee movement, late

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1890s Antique Fusee Clock Movement

Materials

Brass

Mid-19th Century Carved Oak Triple Fusee Movement Bracket Clock by Connel

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H 33.25 in W 17.5 in D 11.25 in

Mid-19th Century Carved Oak Triple Fusee Movement Bracket Clock by Connel

Located in Aspen, CO

An exceptional triple fusee movement bracket clock, the dial and movement signed Connell, 83

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Mid-19th Century English Black Forest Antique Fusee Clock Movement

Late 19th Century Mahogany Mantel Clock, Donne and Son, London

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H 12.5 in W 10.25 in D 7.25 in

Late 19th Century Mahogany Mantel Clock, Donne and Son, London

Located in New York, NY

Late 19th Century Mahogany Mantel Clock With A Fusee Movement by Donne and Son, Cornhill,London

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19th Century English Antique Fusee Clock Movement

Large Antique Railway Station Clock

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H 20 in W 19 in D 6 in

Large Antique Railway Station Clock

Located in Antrim, GB

Fabulous large antique Railway station clock. (Great kitchen wall clock) Fusee movement. Ornate

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1880s European Victorian Antique Fusee Clock Movement

Materials

Brass

English Victorian Mahogany Wall Clock

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H 15 in W 15 in D 7 in

English Victorian Mahogany Wall Clock

By John Harrison

Located in Macclesfield, GB

A very good quality mahogany round twelve inch painted dish dial wall clock with single fusee

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Fusee Clock Movement

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Skeleton Clock under Glass Dome

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H 19 in W 15 in D 8.5 in

Antique Skeleton Clock under Glass Dome

Located in Wakefield, GB

Offered for sale is this antique fusee movement skeleton clock. Dating from 1860. Victorian

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Mid-19th Century European Victorian Antique Fusee Clock Movement

Materials

Brass

Victorian Wall Clock by T.A. Moore, Worthing

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H 5.52 in Dm 12.6 in

Victorian Wall Clock by T.A. Moore, Worthing

Located in Whaley Bridge, GB

Sn484 fine quality Victorian single train fusee wall clock with four pillar movement in mahogany

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1860s English Victorian Antique Fusee Clock Movement

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century Pearson of Stratford Upon Avon Clock

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H 12 in W 16 in L 12 in

Early 19th Century Pearson of Stratford Upon Avon Clock

Located in Stratford upon Avon, GB

A good quality walnut veneered clock by Pearson of Stratford on Avon clock with Fusee movement

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Early 19th Century English Antique Fusee Clock Movement

1900-1910’s Fuse Smith Astral Large Antique Wall Clock

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H 22.84 in W 22.84 in D 7.09 in

1900-1910’s Fuse Smith Astral Large Antique Wall Clock

Located in London, GB

Fusee Railway Waiting Room / Commercial / boardroom / Office Clock Fusee movement - Fully Restored

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Early 1900s Antique Fusee Clock Movement

Materials

Mahogany

George III Style Black Chinoiserie Fusee Bracket Clock English, 19th Century

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H 13 in W 11 in D 7.25 in

George III Style Black Chinoiserie Fusee Bracket Clock English, 19th Century

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

with a brass single fusee movement. The clock comes complete with its original key and pendulum The

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1880s British Chinoiserie Antique Fusee Clock Movement

Materials

Wood

Victorian Wall Clock

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H 6.5 in Dm 12 in

Victorian Wall Clock

By William Aris

Located in Mississauga, ON

dial wall clock with single fusee movement and anchor escapement.

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1860s British Victorian Antique Fusee Clock Movement

Materials

Mahogany

Grand Regency Gilt Wall Mounted Clock by Wm Johnson London

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H 25 in W 35 in D 6 in

Grand Regency Gilt Wall Mounted Clock by Wm Johnson London

Located in Charleston, SC

clock hands are blued steel. The clock has an Fusee Movement.

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19th Century English Regency Antique Fusee Clock Movement

Materials

Giltwood

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Late 18th Century Louis XVI Period Bronze Ormolu Mantel Clock with Candelabras

$5,085

H 16.54 in W 8.27 in D 5.12 in

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 typical Louis XVI mounts, floral garlands, scrolls, ribbons and bow. The case is made ...

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1770s French Louis XVI Antique Fusee Clock Movement

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze, Ormolu, Enamel

English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800

$26,000

H 102 in W 61.5 in D 79 in

English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800

Located in Charleston, SC

English Georgian mahogany four-poster bed with a carved molded inset headboard, tapered head post, serpentine gadrooned and upholstered tester with a centered carved urn & swags, dec...

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Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Fusee Clock Movement

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Fine Antique 1960 Art Deco Style EPNS Silver Hallmarked Zeppelin Cocktail Shaker

$4,107

H 9.45 in W 2.96 in D 2.76 in

Fine Antique 1960 Art Deco Style EPNS Silver Hallmarked Zeppelin Cocktail Shaker

By Asprey & Garrard Limited

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, circa 1960's Atomic Era Art Deco style Zeppelin cocktail shaker. A good looking and well made piece, these were made originally fo...

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1920s English Art Deco Antique Fusee Clock Movement

Materials

EPNS

Ormolu and Boulle Ebonised Wood Antique Vitrine Cabinet

$20,886

H 45.28 in W 78.55 in D 16.93 in

Ormolu and Boulle Ebonised Wood Antique Vitrine Cabinet

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in London, GB

With panels of inlaid brass, the central door depicting a scene with cherubs playing amidst arabesque scrolls with phoenix and other exotic birds, the flanking glazed doors separated...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Fusee Clock Movement

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Egyptian Revival Style Carved Wood Bench

$1,900

H 22.05 in W 37.41 in D 18.51 in

Egyptian Revival Style Carved Wood Bench

Located in Vienna, AT

An Egyptian Revival style heavily carved wood and highly decorative, sculptural lion bench, or stool with upholstery. Very good vintage condition with age appropriate wear.

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1950s European Egyptian Revival Antique Fusee Clock Movement

Materials

Wood

French Massive Mantel Clock of Psyche and Cupid Signed Deniere

$20,816

H 36 in W 24 in D 10 in

French Massive Mantel Clock of Psyche and Cupid Signed Deniere

Located in London, GB

French massive mantel clock of Psyche and Cupid signed Deniere. Superb example after the original late 18th century model by Claud Michalon. This version was made by the famous early...

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1810s French Antique Fusee Clock Movement

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Fine Antique French Ormolu Rococo Clock - Cupid

$5,778

H 16.25 in W 10 in D 5.5 in

Fine Antique French Ormolu Rococo Clock - Cupid

By Vincenti et Cie

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A very fine and substantial ormolu clock by the clockmaker Vincenti. Stunning Rococo balloon form of sweeping acanthus swags, scrolls and floral flourishes. To the top of a beautiful...

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19th Century French Rococo Antique Fusee Clock Movement

Materials

Ormolu

Devotional Triptych Engraved with Depictions of the Madonna

$4,873

H 8.47 in W 8.47 in D 0.79 in

Devotional Triptych Engraved with Depictions of the Madonna

Located in London, GB

This excellent bone triptych is a highly rare and unusual piece which features wonderfully-detailed engravings of the Madonna. The triptych is shaped like an arch, and backed onto a ...

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Late 19th Century European Antique Fusee Clock Movement

Materials

Wood, Bone

American Classical Eglomise Gilt Mirror with Rope and Medallion Carvings C. 1815

$9,800

H 29.5 in W 19.25 in D 3.5 in

American Classical Eglomise Gilt Mirror with Rope and Medallion Carvings C. 1815

Located in Charleston, SC

American Classical gilt carved wood eglomise mirror with decorative sphere, medallion, and rope carvings, and painted eglomise of American frigate ships at war. Mirror retains the o...

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1810s American American Empire Antique Fusee Clock Movement

Materials

Glass, Giltwood, Paint

American Oil on Canvas Landscape in the Original Floral Gilt Frame. Circa 1850

$9,500

H 19 in W 27 in D 4 in

American Oil on Canvas Landscape in the Original Floral Gilt Frame. Circa 1850

Located in Charleston, SC

American oil on canvas landscape with a flowing stream, trees and mountains, watering cows in the foreground, sun in the background, encompassed on the original stretchers and the or...

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1850s American American Empire Antique Fusee Clock Movement

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood, Paint

19th Century French Limoges Enamel Plaque in Gilt Bronze Frame

$4,873

H 9.45 in W 6.5 in D 0.6 in

19th Century French Limoges Enamel Plaque in Gilt Bronze Frame

By Limoges

Located in London, GB

This beautiful Limoges enamel plaque depicts a knight in full armour. He is portrayed turning towards the viewer, as though he is about to unsheathe his sword. The knight stands befo...

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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Fusee Clock Movement

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze

Contemporary World Map Center Table in Walnut with High Gloss Finish

$90,506

H 29.73 in Dm 53.15 in

Contemporary World Map Center Table in Walnut with High Gloss Finish

By LINLEY London

Located in London, GB

The unique Linley World Map table is hand-crafted by our specialist craftsmen in the UK using over 40 individually selected veneers. The main body of the table is created out of sta...

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2010s British Antique Fusee Clock Movement

Materials

Nickel

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu & Marble Candelabra Beurdeley

$18,950Sale Price / set|30% Off

H 39 in Dm 16 in

Pair of French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu & Marble Candelabra Beurdeley

By Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley (French, 1847-1919) A very fine pair of French 19th century Louis XVI style ormolu-mounted and white marble three-light candelabra (now electrified), ...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Fusee Clock Movement

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Apothecary Balls in Cobalt Blue Cut Crystal

$1,029 / item

H 17.72 in Dm 11.82 in

Apothecary Balls in Cobalt Blue Cut Crystal

Located in Brussels, BE

Apothecary balls in cobalt blue cut crystal - ten available.

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20th Century European Antique Fusee Clock Movement

Materials

Glass, Wood

Pair of French Acanthus Foliage Gilt Upholstered Arm Chairs w/ Fluted Legs, 1810

$25,000 / set

H 38 in W 24 in D 22 in

Pair of French Acanthus Foliage Gilt Upholstered Arm Chairs w/ Fluted Legs, 1810

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of French acanthus foliage giltwood arm chairs with flanking upholstered striped silk backs and seats, central foliage cartouches, intertwined articulated foliage borders, flank...

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1810s French Louis Philippe Antique Fusee Clock Movement

Materials

Silk, Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood

French 19th Century Oil on Canvas "Venus Disarming Cupid" after François Boucher

$8,450Sale Price|32% Off

H 44.38 in W 56.38 in D 2 in

French 19th Century Oil on Canvas "Venus Disarming Cupid" after François Boucher

By François Boucher

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A large French 19th century oil on canvas laid on board painting in the manner of François Boucher (French, 1703-1770). The oval framed canvas depicting a version of Boucher's "Venus...

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Late 19th Century French Romantic Antique Fusee Clock Movement

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Canvas, Wood, Plywood

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Antique Fusee Clock Movement For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique fusee clock movement available at 1stDibs. Each antique fusee clock movement for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and mahogany. Your living room may not be complete without an antique fusee clock movement — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique fusee clock movement, designed in the Georgian, Regency or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made antique fusee clock movement has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by James McCabe, Thomas Moss and William F. Evans of Handsworth are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Fusee Clock Movement?

Prices for an antique fusee clock movement start at $850 and top out at $188,500 with the average selling for $9,216.

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 Fusee Clock Movement

What is a Fusee movement in a clock?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A fusee clock uses a mainspring barrel, a fusee and a chain coiled around an arbor. The barrel pulls at the chain, winding the fusee. This pulley method was considered revolutionary at the time, but its mechanical origins can be traced back to the 1600s. This type of watch movement faded out of favor in the mid 1700s. Shop a collection of properly vetted fusee clocks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.