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Antique Gilt Brass and Frosted Glass Mystery Clock by Robert-Houdin
By Jean Eugene Robert-Houdin
Located in London, GB
Antique gilt brass and frosted glass mystery clock by Robert-Houdin French, c. 1850 Height 35cm
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mystery Clock

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Brass

Antique Gilt Brass and Frosted Glass Mystery Clock by Robert-Houdin
Antique Gilt Brass and Frosted Glass Mystery Clock by Robert-Houdin

Antique Gilt Brass and Frosted Glass Mystery Clock by Robert-Houdin

$24,630
H 13.78 in W 4.73 in D 4.34 in
An Extremely Fine Ormolu Portico Mystery Clock
By Breguet a Paris
Located in Amersham, GB
This extremely rare swinging portico clock by Béchot Paris, in an ormolu case of exquisite quality
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Mystery Clock

Materials

Ormolu

Antique An Extremely Fine Ormolu Portico Mystery Clock
An Extremely Fine Ormolu Portico Mystery Clock

An Extremely Fine Ormolu Portico Mystery Clock

$22,209
H 21.26 in W 11.42 in D 4.73 in
Exceptional French Three Graces Piece Rotary Mystery Clock Set Candelabra Suite
By Henry Dasson
Located in Roslyn, NY
Exceptional 19th century, French 'Three Graces' annular dial clock, bronze and marble clock, with
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1880s French Louis XVI Antique Mystery Clock

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique Exceptional French Three Graces Piece Rotary Mystery Clock Set Candelabra Suite
Exceptional French Three Graces Piece Rotary Mystery Clock Set Candelabra Suite

Exceptional French Three Graces Piece Rotary Mystery Clock Set Candelabra Suite

$39,500 / set
H 30 in W 12 in D 12 in
Robert Houdin Mystery Magic Clock
By Robert Houdin
Located in Danville, CA
A rare mystery clock, attributed to famous French magician and mechanic, Jean Robert-Houdin. This
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Late 19th Century Antique Mystery Clock

Materials

Bronze

Antique Robert Houdin Mystery Magic Clock
Robert Houdin Mystery Magic Clock

Robert Houdin Mystery Magic Clock

$12,850
H 13 in W 7.75 in D 5.38 in
Late 19th Century French Novelty ‘Quarterdeck’ Mantel Clock by Guilmet, Paris
By Andre Romain Guilmet
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
known for his ‘mystery’ clocks, which hide the movement, and ‘industrial’ clocks in which the technique
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19th Century French Antique Mystery Clock

Materials

Brass

Antique Late 19th Century French Novelty ‘Quarterdeck’ Mantel Clock by Guilmet, Paris
Late 19th Century French Novelty ‘Quarterdeck’ Mantel Clock by Guilmet, Paris

Late 19th Century French Novelty ‘Quarterdeck’ Mantel Clock by Guilmet, Paris

$37,971
H 11.5 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
French Charles X Musical Ormolu Mantel Clock of Gaius Marius Signed Robert Houdi
By Robert Houdin
Located in London, GB
. Robert Houdin was a famous clockmaker and magician, his mystery clocks a delight of the age, and he is
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1820s French Charles X Antique Mystery Clock

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Charles X Musical Ormolu Mantel Clock of Gaius Marius Signed Robert Houdi
French Charles X Musical Ormolu Mantel Clock of Gaius Marius Signed Robert Houdi

French Charles X Musical Ormolu Mantel Clock of Gaius Marius Signed Robert Houdi

$14,442
H 23 in W 17 in D 8 in
A Napoleon III Gilt and Silvered Bronze, Onyx and Enamel Figural Clock Set
By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
mystery' clocks, taking out successive patents throughout his long career. Together with the Societe des
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Mystery Clock

Materials

Onyx, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Antique A Napoleon III Gilt and Silvered Bronze, Onyx and Enamel Figural Clock Set
A Napoleon III Gilt and Silvered Bronze, Onyx and Enamel Figural Clock Set

A Napoleon III Gilt and Silvered Bronze, Onyx and Enamel Figural Clock Set

$164,010
H 45.67 in W 18.9 in D 11.42 in
Automaton Beam Engine Clock by Andre Guilmet
By Andre Romain Guilmet
Located in Amersham, GB
A novelty mantel clock in the form of an industrial beam engine by Andre Romain Guilmet, dating
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1870s French Industrial Antique Mystery Clock

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

Antique Automaton Beam Engine Clock by Andre Guilmet
Automaton Beam Engine Clock by Andre Guilmet

Automaton Beam Engine Clock by Andre Guilmet

$20,251
H 7.49 in W 8.08 in D 3.55 in
Charles Oudin Silver Chatelain Cartouche Bezel Pendant Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
it as the mystery clock.
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1820s French Antique Mystery Clock

Antique Charles Oudin Silver Chatelain Cartouche Bezel Pendant Watch
Charles Oudin Silver Chatelain Cartouche Bezel Pendant Watch

Charles Oudin Silver Chatelain Cartouche Bezel Pendant Watch

$4,900
Blaise Bontems Musical Automaton Singing birds and Clock under glass dome
Located in Leuven , BE
commanded prices of £12, or £18 for rarer specimens featuring a clock (refer to D. Roberts, Mystery, Novelty
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19th Century French Antique Mystery Clock

Materials

Metal

Antique Blaise Bontems Musical Automaton Singing birds and Clock under glass dome
Blaise Bontems Musical Automaton Singing birds and Clock under glass dome

Blaise Bontems Musical Automaton Singing birds and Clock under glass dome

$22,527
H 13.78 in W 9.06 in D 4.73 in

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French, 19th Century, Robert Houdin Mystery Clock
By Robert Houdin
Located in London, Nottinghill
(Robert Houdin 1805-1870) A very rare tall Houdin mystery clock from around the mid-19th century
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Mid-19th Century French Rococo Antique Mystery Clock

Materials

Bronze

Antique French, 19th Century, Robert Houdin Mystery Clock
French, 19th Century, Robert Houdin Mystery Clock

French, 19th Century, Robert Houdin Mystery Clock

H 22 in W 8 in D 7 in
Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Mystery Clock, France, 1880
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare French, gold bronze swinging arm clock mounted on an onyx column with gold bronze acorn finial
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Late 19th Century French Antique Mystery Clock

Materials

Onyx

Antique Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Mystery Clock, France, 1880
Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Mystery Clock, France, 1880

Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Mystery Clock, France, 1880

H 11 in Dm 3 in
Antique Conical or Mystery Clock, France, 1880
Located in Chicago, IL
A gold bronze statue of a Grecian Woman, supported by a royal rouge marble clock. Gold bronze
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19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Antique Mystery Clock

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique Conical or Mystery Clock, France, 1880
Antique Conical or Mystery Clock, France, 1880

Antique Conical or Mystery Clock, France, 1880

H 24 in W 12 in D 7.75 in
French swinger (mystery) clock by Auguste Moreau
By Auguste Moreau
Located in HAARLEM, NL
griotte marble circular base. These imposing clocks were very much in demand during the great exhibition
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Mystery Clock

Materials

Metal, Bronze

French swinger (mystery) clock by Auguste Moreau
French swinger (mystery) clock by Auguste Moreau

French swinger (mystery) clock by Auguste Moreau

H 38.19 in W 13.39 in D 17.72 in
An Extremely Rare 'Pendule Industrial' in the Shape of a Wind Mill with Automaton, Barometer and 2 Thermometers circa 1880
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
catalogue p. 275 and in: Derek Roberts, 'Mystery, novelty and fantasy clocks', Atglen, Pennsylvania, United
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19th Century French Industrial Antique Mystery Clock

Materials

Bronze

An Extremely Rare 'Pendule Industrial' in the Shape of a Wind Mill with Automaton, Barometer and 2 Thermometers circa 1880
An Extremely Rare 'Pendule Industrial' in the Shape of a Wind Mill with Automaton, Barometer and 2 Thermometers circa 1880

An Extremely Rare 'Pendule Industrial' in the Shape of a Wind Mill with Automaton, Barometer and 2 Thermometers circa 1880

H 18.51 in Dm 6.7 in
Extremely rare French 'pendule industrial'
Located in HAARLEM, NL
exhibition catalogue p. 275 and in: Derek Roberts, 'Mystery, novelty and fantasy clocks', Atglen
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19th Century Antique Mystery Clock

Materials

Marble, Brass

Extremely rare French 'pendule industrial'
Extremely rare French 'pendule industrial'

Extremely rare French 'pendule industrial'

H 18.9 in W 12.6 in D 6.7 in
Cartier Diamond Pearl and Onyx Watch, Art Deco, Paris, c. 1920
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
century with many iconic designs such as mystery clocks, Tutti Frutti jewelry and the Panthère line. In
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Mystery Clock

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Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Gold, Platinum

Cartier Diamond Pearl and Onyx Watch, Art Deco, Paris, c. 1920
Cartier Diamond Pearl and Onyx Watch, Art Deco, Paris, c. 1920

Cartier Diamond Pearl and Onyx Watch, Art Deco, Paris, c. 1920

L 6.88 in
Clock with Singing Bird Automaton by Bontems
By Bontems
Located in Zonhoven, BE
" p328 or Roberts "Mystery, Novelty and Fantasy Clocks" p215
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Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Mystery Clock

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Metal, Gold Plate, Enamel, Other

Clock with Singing Bird Automaton by Bontems
Clock with Singing Bird Automaton by Bontems

Clock with Singing Bird Automaton by Bontems

H 19.3 in W 9.06 in D 6.7 in
A. R. Guilmet Mystery Clock
By Andre Romain Guilmet
Located in New Orleans, LA
This stunning French mystery clock by A.R. Guilmet is a delight to behold, combining captivating
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19th Century French Other Antique Mystery Clock

Materials

Slate, Bronze

A. R. Guilmet Mystery Clock
A. R. Guilmet Mystery Clock

A. R. Guilmet Mystery Clock

H 24.5 in W 10.5 in D 8.75 in
Mystery Clock by Robert Houdin
By Robert Houdin
Located in New Orleans, LA
An unquestionable horological rarity, this regal gilt bronze mystery clock is the work of Jean
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19th Century French Other Antique Mystery Clock

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Bronze

Mystery Clock by Robert Houdin
Mystery Clock by Robert Houdin

Mystery Clock by Robert Houdin

H 16 in W 7.5 in D 4.88 in
Large 19th Century Bronzed Spelter Mystery Clock
By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality French bronzed Spelter mystery clock, depicting a classically draped women
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19th Century French Antique Mystery Clock

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Spelter

Large 19th Century Bronzed Spelter Mystery Clock
Large 19th Century Bronzed Spelter Mystery Clock

Large 19th Century Bronzed Spelter Mystery Clock

H 60 in W 16 in D 16 in
French Conical Pendulum Mystery Clock
By Achille Brocot
Located in New Orleans, LA
A beautiful example of French horology at its finest, this conical pendulum mystery clock was
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Mystery Clock

Materials

Alabaster, Metal, Bronze

French Conical Pendulum Mystery Clock
French Conical Pendulum Mystery Clock

French Conical Pendulum Mystery Clock

H 36.25 in W 17 in D 11.25 in
19th Century Mystery Clock by Houdin
By Jean Eugene Robert-Houdin
Located in London, GB
This is an exceptional and rare clock by the famous French magician and inventor of the 'mystery
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Mystery Clock

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Ormolu, Bronze

19th Century Mystery Clock by Houdin
19th Century Mystery Clock by Houdin

19th Century Mystery Clock by Houdin

H 13.78 in W 5.32 in D 2.96 in
Antique Ansonia Neoclassical Figural Swinging Ball Mystery Clock C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Neoclassical Figural Swinging Ball Mystery Clock “Diana The Huntress” C1890. Measures - 24.75"H x 5.5"W x 8
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19th Century Neoclassical Antique Mystery Clock

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Metal

Antique Ansonia Neoclassical Figural Swinging Ball Mystery Clock C1890
Antique Ansonia Neoclassical Figural Swinging Ball Mystery Clock C1890

Antique Ansonia Neoclassical Figural Swinging Ball Mystery Clock C1890

H 25 in W 5.5 in D 8 in
Large Early 19 Century French Bronze Mystery Clock Retailed by M.I. Tobias
Located in New York, NY
Very fine quality and large Early 19 century French gilt bronze mystery clock retailed by M.I
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1820s French Empire Antique Mystery Clock

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Bronze

Large Early 19 Century French Bronze Mystery Clock Retailed by M.I. Tobias
Large Early 19 Century French Bronze Mystery Clock Retailed by M.I. Tobias

Large Early 19 Century French Bronze Mystery Clock Retailed by M.I. Tobias

H 36 in W 21 in D 5 in
Farcot or Carrier-Belleuse Conical Mystery Clock
By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, EUGÈNE FARCOT OF PARIS Also known as HENRY EUGÈNE ADRIEN FARCOT (1830-1896)
Located in New Orleans, LA
. Workings such as these led to the phrase mystery clocks. Farcot made only a few small clocks using the
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19th Century French Other Antique Mystery Clock

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Griotte Marble

Farcot or Carrier-Belleuse Conical Mystery Clock
Farcot or Carrier-Belleuse Conical Mystery Clock

Farcot or Carrier-Belleuse Conical Mystery Clock

H 110 in W 30 in D 24 in
19th Century French Black Marble and Bronze Mystery Clock
By Samuel Marti
Located in New Orleans, LA
This rare and elegant 19th-century French mystery clock is crowned by a graceful Neoclassical
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Mystery Clock

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Marble, Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Black Marble and Bronze Mystery Clock
19th Century French Black Marble and Bronze Mystery Clock

19th Century French Black Marble and Bronze Mystery Clock

H 23 in W 11.5 in D 9 in
Large Swinging Mystery Clock La Victoire by Émile Bruchon French, circa 1890
By Emile Bruchon
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
Standing at 3 1/2 ft in height this is the rare large version of the French swinging mystery clock
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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Mystery Clock

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Spelter

Large Swinging Mystery Clock La Victoire by Émile Bruchon French, circa 1890
Large Swinging Mystery Clock La Victoire by Émile Bruchon French, circa 1890

Large Swinging Mystery Clock La Victoire by Émile Bruchon French, circa 1890

H 41.5 in W 16 in D 12 in
Exceptional French Three-Piece Rotary Mystery Clock Set Maiden Candelabra Suite
By Henry Dasson
Located in Roslyn, NY
Exceptional 19th century, French 'Three Graces' annular dial clock, bronze and marble clock, with
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1880s French Louis XVI Antique Mystery Clock

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Marble, Bronze

Exceptional French Three-Piece Rotary Mystery Clock Set Maiden Candelabra Suite
Exceptional French Three-Piece Rotary Mystery Clock Set Maiden Candelabra Suite

Exceptional French Three-Piece Rotary Mystery Clock Set Maiden Candelabra Suite

H 30 in W 12 in D 12 in
Gübelin Turtle Mystery Water Clock
By Gubelin
Located in New Orleans, LA
One of the rarest and most sought-after of the great mystery clocks, the Gübelin turtle mystery
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Antique Mystery Clock

Gübelin Turtle Mystery Water Clock
Gübelin Turtle Mystery Water Clock

Gübelin Turtle Mystery Water Clock

H 5.13 in Dm 8.5 in
19th Century Mantle Clock with Pedestal Column Base Mystery Style Face Bronze
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
face itself is the same as the 19th-century mystery clocks although those are usually in pendulums
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Mystery Clock

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Mantle Clock with Pedestal Column Base Mystery Style Face Bronze
19th Century Mantle Clock with Pedestal Column Base Mystery Style Face Bronze

19th Century Mantle Clock with Pedestal Column Base Mystery Style Face Bronze

H 2.17 in W 2.17 in D 7.49 in
German Horizontal Table Clock
By F.S. Rosenlehner
Located in New Orleans, LA
An incredibly rare 19th century horizontal table mystery clock with single hand by German
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19th Century German Renaissance Antique Mystery Clock

Materials

Glass

German Horizontal Table Clock
German Horizontal Table Clock

German Horizontal Table Clock

H 4.5 in W 6.75 in D 6.75 in
French Bras En L'air Mantel Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
corresponding hours and minutes. Also classified as a mystery clock, the figure's hands appear to be free of any
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19th Century French Other Antique Mystery Clock

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Carrara Marble, Bronze, Enamel

French Bras En L'air Mantel Clock
French Bras En L'air Mantel Clock

French Bras En L'air Mantel Clock

H 18 in W 9.63 in D 4.75 in
Rosewood Marquetry and Ormolu Lyre Clock with Mystery Pendulum, Henri Marc 1850
By Henri Marc, Paris 1
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
Rosewood and Ormolu Lyre clock with mystery pendulum French, circa 1850 Excellent condition
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Mystery Clock

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Ormolu

Rosewood Marquetry and Ormolu Lyre Clock with Mystery Pendulum, Henri Marc 1850
Rosewood Marquetry and Ormolu Lyre Clock with Mystery Pendulum, Henri Marc 1850

Rosewood Marquetry and Ormolu Lyre Clock with Mystery Pendulum, Henri Marc 1850

H 22 in W 10.5 in D 4.75 in
Fine Antique Cobalt Blue Porcelain and Ormolu Lyre Clock with Mystery Pendulum
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
bezel surrounding the clock forms the mystery pendulum, as the clock ticks the jeweled bezel moves from
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mystery Clock

Materials

Ormolu

Fine Antique Cobalt Blue Porcelain and Ormolu Lyre Clock with Mystery Pendulum
Fine Antique Cobalt Blue Porcelain and Ormolu Lyre Clock with Mystery Pendulum

Fine Antique Cobalt Blue Porcelain and Ormolu Lyre Clock with Mystery Pendulum

H 18.75 in W 8.5 in D 7.5 in
Swiss Made Gübelin Lucerne Mystery Floating Turtle Water Clock, Rare
By Gubelin
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A rare E. Gubelin Swiss made floating turtle mystery table clock made circa 1900 fitted with a very
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Early 19th Century Swiss Art Deco Antique Mystery Clock

Materials

Marble, Silver

Swiss Made Gübelin Lucerne Mystery Floating Turtle Water Clock, Rare
Swiss Made Gübelin Lucerne Mystery Floating Turtle Water Clock, Rare

Swiss Made Gübelin Lucerne Mystery Floating Turtle Water Clock, Rare

H 5.5 in W 11 in L 5.5 in
The Congreve Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
Case: 17 5/8" wide x 17 1/2" deep x 24 5/8" high Reference: Mystery, Novelty & Fantasy Clocks
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19th Century English Antique Mystery Clock

The Congreve Clock
The Congreve Clock

The Congreve Clock

H 24.63 in W 17.63 in D 17.5 in
Congreve Clock
By French Royal Exchange London
Located in New Orleans, LA
Case: 17 5/8" wide x 17 1/2" deep x 24 5/8" high Reference: Mystery, Novelty & Fantasy Clocks,1999
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19th Century British Neoclassical Antique Mystery Clock

Materials

Silver, Brass

Congreve Clock
Congreve Clock

Congreve Clock

H 24.63 in W 17.63 in D 17.5 in
French Industrial Battleship Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
clock is pictured on page 256 of Mystery, Novelty, Fantasy Clocks by D. Roberts, circa 1895
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19th Century French Industrial Antique Mystery Clock

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Bronze

French Industrial Battleship Clock
French Industrial Battleship Clock

French Industrial Battleship Clock

H 15 in W 6.25 in D 12.5 in
French Spherical Weight Mantel Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
) clock a functional work of art. This clock is pictured on page 74 of mystery, novelty and fantasy
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19th Century French Other Antique Mystery Clock

Materials

Brass

French Spherical Weight Mantel Clock
French Spherical Weight Mantel Clock

French Spherical Weight Mantel Clock

H 21.5 in W 11.38 in D 6.5 in
French Annular Clock by Leroy & Cie
By LeRoy
Located in New Orleans, LA
Dans le Monde, 1994, Tardy On Identifying and Appraising Clocks, 1991, Martha Tips Mystery, Novelty and
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Mystery Clock

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Carrara Marble, Bronze

French Annular Clock by Leroy & Cie
French Annular Clock by Leroy & Cie

French Annular Clock by Leroy & Cie

H 68.5 in W 16.5 in D 16.5 in
Automaton Wizard Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
would add magical flair to any mantel. A very similar clock is featured on the back cover of Mystery
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19th Century Unknown Other Antique Mystery Clock

Materials

Silver

Automaton Wizard Clock
Automaton Wizard Clock

Automaton Wizard Clock

H 26.5 in W 13.5 in D 8.63 in
French Automaton Industrial Locomotive Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
exceptional, working condition. A similar clock is pictured on page 269 of Mystery, Novelty, Fantasy Clocks
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19th Century French Industrial Antique Mystery Clock

Materials

Bronze

French Automaton Industrial Locomotive Clock
French Automaton Industrial Locomotive Clock

French Automaton Industrial Locomotive Clock

H 17 in W 8.75 in D 20.25 in
French Automaton Battleship Industrial Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
Mystery, Novelty, Fantasy Clocks by D. Roberts. Marked "Breveté S.G.D.G" circa 1895 Measures: 7 1
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19th Century French Industrial Antique Mystery Clock

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Bronze

French Automaton Battleship Industrial Clock
French Automaton Battleship Industrial Clock

French Automaton Battleship Industrial Clock

H 15.5 in W 7.5 in L 15.5 in
18th Century Swedish Wooden Floor Clock
Located in High Point, NC
circular aperture adds a touch of mystery, a remnant of the clock's past life. This statuesque timepiece
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18th Century Swedish Antique Mystery Clock

Materials

Wood

18th Century Swedish Wooden Floor Clock
18th Century Swedish Wooden Floor Clock

18th Century Swedish Wooden Floor Clock

H 83.5 in W 23.4 in D 8.6 in
Verger Freres Paillet Belle Epoch Pendant Watch, circa 1910s
By Verger Frères
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
‘Mystery Clocks’ (Cartier being the other) and their desk and mantel clocks were unquestionably some of the
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1910s French Belle Époque Antique Mystery Clock

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Diamond, Natural Pearl, Platinum

Verger Freres Paillet Belle Epoch Pendant Watch, circa 1910s
Verger Freres Paillet Belle Epoch Pendant Watch, circa 1910s

Verger Freres Paillet Belle Epoch Pendant Watch, circa 1910s

W 1.26 in
19th Century Glass Domed Gilt Bronze French Mystery Clock with a Swinging Putto
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A late 19th century French swinging putto ‘mystery’ clock. The clock drum has a gilded bronze bezel
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Mystery Clock

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Bronze

19th Century Glass Domed Gilt Bronze French Mystery Clock with a Swinging Putto
19th Century Glass Domed Gilt Bronze French Mystery Clock with a Swinging Putto

19th Century Glass Domed Gilt Bronze French Mystery Clock with a Swinging Putto

H 7.5 in W 5.5 in D 4 in
Mystery Water Wheel Rolling Ball Gravity Driven Bronze Regulator Clock
Located in Danville, CA
Here we are offering a fantastic mystery Ferris wheel bearing ball driven crystal regulator clock
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Early 20th Century Antique Mystery Clock

Materials

Bronze

Mystery Water Wheel Rolling Ball Gravity Driven Bronze Regulator Clock
Mystery Water Wheel Rolling Ball Gravity Driven Bronze Regulator Clock

Mystery Water Wheel Rolling Ball Gravity Driven Bronze Regulator Clock

H 23.5 in W 11.75 in D 9.13 in
Mystery Clock
Located in Paradise Point, Queensland
French spelter mystery clock, Diana the huntress,
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1910s French Art Nouveau Antique Mystery Clock

Materials

Spelter

Mystery Clock
Mystery Clock

Mystery Clock

H 27.56 in Dm 7.09 in
Early 20th Century Elephant Mystery Clock
Located in Salisbury, GB
An early 20th century elephant mystery clock, circa 1920. An unusual and interesting piece.
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Early 20th Century Antique Mystery Clock

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Spelter

Early 20th Century Elephant Mystery Clock
Early 20th Century Elephant Mystery Clock

Early 20th Century Elephant Mystery Clock

H 11.42 in W 10.63 in D 9.06 in
Guilmet , Mystery Clock with Conical Pendulum, Paris, 1880
Located in Mexico City, D.F.
Mystery clock by Andre Romain Guilmet, circa 1880, three legs compass on world clock.
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19th Century French Industrial Antique Mystery Clock

Materials

Nickel, Brass

Guilmet , Mystery Clock with Conical Pendulum, Paris, 1880
Guilmet , Mystery Clock with Conical Pendulum, Paris, 1880

Guilmet , Mystery Clock with Conical Pendulum, Paris, 1880

H 22.84 in Dm 11.82 in
Large 19th Century Mystery Clock, the Statue Signed Henri Godet
By Henri Godet
Located in Heukelum, Gelderland
Large and impressive 19th century gilded and patinated mystery clock. The statue signed Henri Godet
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1890s Belle Époque Antique Mystery Clock

Large 19th Century Mystery Clock, the Statue Signed Henri Godet
Large 19th Century Mystery Clock, the Statue Signed Henri Godet

Large 19th Century Mystery Clock, the Statue Signed Henri Godet

H 47.64 in Dm 12.6 in
A Fine Robert-Houdin 19th Century Gilt Bronze Striking Mystery Clock
Located in London, Nottinghill
A fine and rare patinated and gilt bronze mystery clock by Jean Eugene Robert-Houdin, Paris, mid
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Mystery Clock

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Metal

A Fine Robert-Houdin 19th Century Gilt Bronze Striking Mystery Clock
A Fine Robert-Houdin 19th Century Gilt Bronze Striking Mystery Clock

A Fine Robert-Houdin 19th Century Gilt Bronze Striking Mystery Clock

H 16.5 in W 7 in D 5 in
Rare Bronzed Late 19th Century Spelter Mystery Striking Clock by Samuel Marti
Located in London, Nottinghill
This stunning bell striking movement by S. Marti has a Brocot escapement and is attached to a complex counter-balanced pendulum mounted to the side and connected to the child above, ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Mystery Clock

Rare Bronzed Late 19th Century Spelter Mystery Striking Clock by Samuel Marti
Rare Bronzed Late 19th Century Spelter Mystery Striking Clock by Samuel Marti

Rare Bronzed Late 19th Century Spelter Mystery Striking Clock by Samuel Marti

H 23 in W 11 in D 8 in
c.1895 Automated Steam Engine Industrial Clock
By Andre Romain Guilmet
Located in Greenlawn, NY
the largest and most complex. Ref: For additional information on Industrial Clocks see: ‘Mystery
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Late 19th Century French Antique Mystery Clock

Materials

Bronze

c.1895 Automated Steam Engine Industrial Clock
c.1895 Automated Steam Engine Industrial Clock

c.1895 Automated Steam Engine Industrial Clock

H 22 in W 13.5 in D 7 in
Early 19th Century French Skeleton Antique Clock Simulating Perpetual Motion
Located in London, Nottinghill
depicted in Derek Roberts' 'Mystery, Novelty & Fantasy Clocks' Book. This very rare piece has a mainspring
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1820s Antique Mystery Clock

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Early 19th Century French Skeleton Antique Clock Simulating Perpetual Motion
Early 19th Century French Skeleton Antique Clock Simulating Perpetual Motion

Early 19th Century French Skeleton Antique Clock Simulating Perpetual Motion

H 18 in W 10 in D 8 in
Kangaroo Mystery Clock
By Junghans Uhren GmbH
Located in Lyngby, DK
Junghans kangaroo mystery clock Germany, circa 1910. Wooden base supports a cast metal kangaroo in
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1910s German Other Antique Mystery Clock

Materials

Metal

Kangaroo Mystery Clock
Kangaroo Mystery Clock

Kangaroo Mystery Clock

H 12.6 in W 11.82 in D 4.34 in
Brass Pendulum Elephant Mystery Clock by Junghans
By Junghans Uhren GmbH
Located in Cheltenham, GB
An 8 day original brass and metal elephant mystery clock, with swinging pendulum, enamel dial with
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Late 19th Century German Late Victorian Antique Mystery Clock

Materials

Brass, Spelter

Brass Pendulum Elephant Mystery Clock by Junghans
Brass Pendulum Elephant Mystery Clock by Junghans

Brass Pendulum Elephant Mystery Clock by Junghans

H 11.5 in W 9.5 in D 6 in

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Located in New York, NY
This striking Art Deco mantlepiece clock is a refined representation of French design from the 1930s. The clock is crafted from an elegant combination of Featuring grey nero marquina...
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1930s French Art Deco Antique Mystery Clock

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Onyx, Marble

Art Deco Exotic Marble & Onyx Mantlepiece Clock w/ Stylized Arabic Numeral Dial
Art Deco Exotic Marble & Onyx Mantlepiece Clock w/ Stylized Arabic Numeral Dial

Art Deco Exotic Marble & Onyx Mantlepiece Clock w/ Stylized Arabic Numeral Dial

$5,475
H 8.5 in W 14.75 in D 4 in
Antique Jacobean Style Decorative Oak Wall Panel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large and impressive late 19th century Jacobean style decorative oak wall hanging panel, handcarved with three ornate arches, neoclassical columns, dentils and geometric patterns t...
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Late 19th Century English Jacobean Antique Mystery Clock

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Wood, Oak

Antique Jacobean Style Decorative Oak Wall Panel
Antique Jacobean Style Decorative Oak Wall Panel

Antique Jacobean Style Decorative Oak Wall Panel

$2,152
H 31.89 in W 48.04 in D 3.15 in
1924 René Lalique - Vase Aras Opalescent Glass With Blue Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase “Aras” made in cased opalescent glass with blue patina glass by René Lalique in 1924. Engraved signature. Perfect condition. Very beautiful opalescence. height: 22 cm Félix M...
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Mystery Clock

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Blown Glass

1924 René Lalique - Vase Aras Opalescent Glass With Blue Patina
1924 René Lalique - Vase Aras Opalescent Glass With Blue Patina

1924 René Lalique - Vase Aras Opalescent Glass With Blue Patina

$9,324
H 8.67 in Dm 0.04 in
Galle French Cameo Glass Cabinet Vase, Scenic
By Émile Gallé
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Beautiful French cameo piece featuring Islands and Palms. Signed "Galle." Measures: 3.63" H x 4" W. Mint condition.
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Mystery Clock

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Glass

Galle French Cameo Glass Cabinet Vase, Scenic
Galle French Cameo Glass Cabinet Vase, Scenic

Galle French Cameo Glass Cabinet Vase, Scenic

$975
H 3.63 in Dm 4 in
Italian Art Deco. Marble effect murano glass pendant lamp, 1930s
By Bauhaus
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Sculptural Art Deco pendant lamp, Italy, 1930s. One-piece Murano glass diffuser with a marble effect in light blue and white tones, and with black veins. Silver chromed metal structu...
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1930s Italian Art Deco Antique Mystery Clock

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Metal, Chrome

Italian Art Deco. Marble effect murano glass pendant lamp, 1930s
Italian Art Deco. Marble effect murano glass pendant lamp, 1930s

Italian Art Deco. Marble effect murano glass pendant lamp, 1930s

$1,825
H 35.44 in Dm 13.78 in
Large Antique Gothic Arched Oak Door
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large antique unusual Gothic arched oak exterior door, reclaimed from St Edith's church, Eaton Under Heywood. At over 170 years old, this exceptional door has kept its good qualit...
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Late 19th Century English Gothic Antique Mystery Clock

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Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Large Antique Gothic Arched Oak Door
Large Antique Gothic Arched Oak Door

Large Antique Gothic Arched Oak Door

$15,017
H 98.04 in W 48.82 in D 2.37 in
Antique Carved Oak Bed from Brittany, France, Circa 1890
Located in Dallas, TX
A unique four-poster (also known as a lit à colonnes) from France, this oak bed was spectacularly hand-carved circa 1890 in Northern Brittany. The rectangular section that hangs at t...
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19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Mystery Clock

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Oak

Antique Carved Oak Bed from Brittany, France, Circa 1890
Antique Carved Oak Bed from Brittany, France, Circa 1890

Antique Carved Oak Bed from Brittany, France, Circa 1890

$5,800
H 90 in W 87.88 in D 59 in
Marvelous Design & Warm Color Burl Walnut Art Deco, Bauhaus Mantel / Desk Clock
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful and also practical in size Bauhaus style clock. Over the years we have sold a number of striking (no pun intended) Art Deco clocks, but rarely one as timeless, as stylish,...
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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Antique Mystery Clock

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Chrome, Brass, Iron

Marvelous Design & Warm Color Burl Walnut Art Deco, Bauhaus Mantel / Desk Clock
Marvelous Design & Warm Color Burl Walnut Art Deco, Bauhaus Mantel / Desk Clock

Marvelous Design & Warm Color Burl Walnut Art Deco, Bauhaus Mantel / Desk Clock

$1,778
H 9.2 in W 17.2 in D 8.2 in
Pink Grapes Ca'rezzonico Chandelier in Murano Glass Giovanni Dalla Fina, 1980s
By Giovanni Dalla Fina
Located in Villaverla, IT
This exquisite Murano glass chandelier, a true masterpiece by the renowned Italian artisan Giovanni Dalla Fina, dates back to 1980 and embodies the vibrant artistry of the era. This ...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Mystery Clock

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Pink Grapes Ca'rezzonico Chandelier in Murano Glass Giovanni Dalla Fina, 1980s
Pink Grapes Ca'rezzonico Chandelier in Murano Glass Giovanni Dalla Fina, 1980s

Pink Grapes Ca'rezzonico Chandelier in Murano Glass Giovanni Dalla Fina, 1980s

$22,567
H 49.22 in Dm 49.22 in
Decorative Sculpture Ornament Rose Blossom Solid Block Rose Quartz Hand Carved
By Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
Rose blossom sculpted entirely by hand starting from a solid block of rare rose quartz. Dimensions: approximately D 12 x H 12 cm. Available in different marbles, onyx and quartzite...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Antique Mystery Clock

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Rose Quartz

Decorative Sculpture Ornament Rose Blossom Solid Block Rose Quartz Hand Carved
Decorative Sculpture Ornament Rose Blossom Solid Block Rose Quartz Hand Carved

Decorative Sculpture Ornament Rose Blossom Solid Block Rose Quartz Hand Carved

$7,588 / item
H 4.73 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
Bronze Dolphin Feet Green Marble Top Side Coffee Cocktail Table, 1980s Belgium
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Offered is a 1980s Cocktail Coffee Table gilt bronze Koi or Dolphin Base Organic Design green marble Top nice for a Palm Beach house. This stylish and chic Hollywood Regency inspired...
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1980s Belgian Hollywood Regency Antique Mystery Clock

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Slate, Marble, Bronze

Bronze Dolphin Feet Green Marble Top Side Coffee Cocktail Table, 1980s Belgium
Bronze Dolphin Feet Green Marble Top Side Coffee Cocktail Table, 1980s Belgium

Bronze Dolphin Feet Green Marble Top Side Coffee Cocktail Table, 1980s Belgium

$2,420
H 16 in Dm 27.63 in
1933 René Lalique - Art Deco Vase Mossi Glass
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Art Deco Vase "Mossi" made in clear and frosted glass by Rene Lalique in 1933. Stamped "R.LALIQUE FRANCE" signature on bottom. Perfect condition. Original model in glass from 1933. ...
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1930s French Art Deco Antique Mystery Clock

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Blown Glass

1933 René Lalique - Art Deco Vase Mossi Glass
1933 René Lalique - Art Deco Vase Mossi Glass

1933 René Lalique - Art Deco Vase Mossi Glass

$3,266
H 8.27 in Dm 0.04 in
1930 René Lalique Vase Soucis Navy Blue Glass with White Patina - Flowers
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase "Soucis" made in navy blue glass with white patina by Rene Lalique in 1930. Stampedsignature. Perfect condition. Wonderful and rare colour. height : 18 cm Félix Marcilhac, ...
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1930s French Art Deco Antique Mystery Clock

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Blown Glass

1930 René Lalique Vase Soucis Navy Blue Glass with White Patina - Flowers
1930 René Lalique Vase Soucis Navy Blue Glass with White Patina - Flowers

1930 René Lalique Vase Soucis Navy Blue Glass with White Patina - Flowers

$8,848
H 7.09 in Dm 6.97 in
Empire Canopy Bed Napoleon III 19th Century
By Empire Furniture
Located in Madrid, ES
Empire Canopy bed France Napoleon III From the 19th Century, In mahogany wood with appliqués in gilded bronze and classical figures. Fluted columns with Corinthian capitals. Ceilin...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Mystery Clock

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Wood

Empire Canopy Bed Napoleon III 19th Century
Empire Canopy Bed Napoleon III 19th Century

Empire Canopy Bed Napoleon III 19th Century

$8,299
H 100.79 in W 87.01 in D 61.82 in
Gilded Peacock Sculpture in Porcelain and Crystal
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture gilded peacock handmade in precious porcelain one by one, feather by feather. Each feather is unique. Made with shiny porcelain, hand-painted with 24-karat gold and preciou...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Antique Mystery Clock

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Crystal, Gold Plate, Brass

Gilded Peacock Sculpture in Porcelain and Crystal
Gilded Peacock Sculpture in Porcelain and Crystal

Gilded Peacock Sculpture in Porcelain and Crystal

$82,550
H 25.6 in W 25.6 in D 13.39 in
Pair of French Walnut Library Ladders
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French (19th Century) walnut library ladders with side railings and steps leading to a top platform (on casters) (attributed to Napoleon III's personal library) (Related item...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Mystery Clock

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Walnut

Pair of French Walnut Library Ladders
Pair of French Walnut Library Ladders

Pair of French Walnut Library Ladders

$145,000
H 106 in W 66 in D 26 in
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Antique Mystery Clock For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique mystery clock for your home. Each antique mystery clock for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and stone. There are many kinds of the antique mystery clock you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique mystery clock, designed in the Art Nouveau, Louis XVI or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique mystery clock over the years, but those crafted by Gubelin, Junghans Uhren GmbH and Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Mystery Clock?

An antique mystery clock can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $11,934, while the lowest priced sells for $1,267 and the highest can go for as much as $745,000.

Finding the Right Clocks for You

A sophisticated clock design, whether it’s a desk clock, mantel clock or large wall clock for your living room, is a decorative object to be admired in your home as much as it is a necessary functional element. This is part of the reason clocks make such superb collectibles. Given the versatility of these treasured fixtures — they’ve long been made in a range of shapes, sizes and styles — a clock can prove integral to your own particular interior decor.

Antique and vintage clocks can whisk us back to the 18th and 19th centuries. When most people think of antique clocks, they imagine an Art Deco Bakelite tabletop clock or wall clock, named for the revolutionary synthetic plastic, Bakelite, of which they’re made, or a stately antique grandfather clock. But the art of clock-making goes way back, transcending continents and encompassing an entire range of design styles and technologies. In short, there are many kinds of clocks depending on your needs.

A variety of wall clocks can be found on 1stDibs. A large antique hand-carved walnut wall clock is best suited to a big room and a flat background given what will likely be outwardly sculptural features, while Georgian grandfather clocks, or longcase clocks, will help welcome rainswept guests into your entryway or foyer. An interactive cuckoo clock, large or small, is guaranteed to bring outsize personality to your living room or dining room. For conversation pieces of a similar breed, mid-century modern enthusiasts go for the curious Ball clock, the first of more than 150 clock models conceived in the studio of legendary architect and designer George Nelson. 

Minimalist contemporary clocks and books pair nicely on a shelf, but an eye-catching vintage mantel clock can add balance to your home library while drawing attention to your art and design books and other decorative objects. Ormolu clocks dating from the Louis XVI period, designed in the neoclassical style, are often profusely ornate, featuring architectural flourishes and rich naturalistic details. Rococo-style mantel clocks of Meissen porcelain or porcelain originating from manufacturers in cities such as Limoges, France, during the 18th and 19th centuries, exude an air of imperial elegance on your shelves or side tables and can help give your desk a 19th-century upgrade.

On 1stDibs, find a range of extraordinary antique and vintage clocks today.

Questions About Antique Mystery Clock
  • How do I tell if a clock is an antique French clock?
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    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.
  • How do I identify my antique clock?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is an antique bracket clock?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How can I spot an antique clock?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • How do I know if my antique clock is valuable?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • Are old antique clocks worth anything?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
    Yes, 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.

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