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Antique Monkey Barber Animated Brass-Cased Novelty Clock
Located in Forney, TX
A most amusing late 19th / early 20th century animated novelty clock, depicting monkey barber
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Novelty Clocks

Materials

Brass

Antique Monkey Barber Animated Brass-Cased Novelty Clock
Antique Monkey Barber Animated Brass-Cased Novelty Clock

Antique Monkey Barber Animated Brass-Cased Novelty Clock

$750
H 6.5 in Dm 7.5 in
Victorian Brass Novelty Clock by Elkington & Co
By Elkington & Co.
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Victorian brass novelty clock by Elkington & Co., in the form of a double steering-wheel, one
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1880s English Victorian Antique Novelty Clocks

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Brass Novelty Clock by Elkington & Co
Victorian Brass Novelty Clock by Elkington & Co

Victorian Brass Novelty Clock by Elkington & Co

$12,497
H 11.5 in W 8.75 in D 5.5 in
George Betjemann Novelty Drum Clock
By George Betjemann & Sons
Located in Newark, England
Novelty Drum Clock, dated 1873. The clock is modelled in the form of a timpani drum raised on a tripod
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Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Novelty Clocks

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

Antique George Betjemann Novelty Drum Clock
George Betjemann Novelty Drum Clock

George Betjemann Novelty Drum Clock

$2,745
H 7.68 in Dm 7.09 in
Victorian Novelty Gilded brass Mantel Clock
By The Perivale British Clock Company
Located in Dereham, GB
Victorian Novelty Gilded brass Mantel Clock Circular Dial Clock, Bevelled Glass, 6cm Diameter
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1880s English Rococo Antique Novelty Clocks

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Novelty Gilded brass Mantel Clock
Victorian Novelty Gilded brass Mantel Clock

Victorian Novelty Gilded brass Mantel Clock

$549 Sale Price
20% Off
H 5.12 in W 6.7 in D 3.55 in
Late 19th Century French Novelty ‘Quarterdeck’ Mantel Clock by Guilmet, Paris
By Andre Romain Guilmet
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A late 19th century French gilt-brass and steel novelty ‘quarterdeck’ mantel clock by Guilmet
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19th Century French Antique Novelty Clocks

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

$25,003
H 11.5 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
A Rare 19th Century German Cast Iron Animated Dog Novelty Timepiece
Located in Tarzana, CA
A Rare 19th Century German Cast Iron Animated Dog Novelty Timepiece Circa 1880 Origin
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19th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Novelty Clocks

Antique A Rare 19th Century German Cast Iron Animated Dog Novelty Timepiece
A Rare 19th Century German Cast Iron Animated Dog Novelty Timepiece

A Rare 19th Century German Cast Iron Animated Dog Novelty Timepiece

$12,000
H 6 in W 7 in D 3 in
Antique Louis XVI Marble Gold Ormolu Gilt Bronze Cercle Tournant Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
Antique Louis XVI Marble Gold Ormolu Gilt Bronze Cercle Tournant Mantel Clock French, Late 18th
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Novelty Clocks

Materials

Marble, Enamel, Ormolu

Antique Louis XVI Marble Gold Ormolu Gilt Bronze Cercle Tournant Mantel Clock
Antique Louis XVI Marble Gold Ormolu Gilt Bronze Cercle Tournant Mantel Clock

Antique Louis XVI Marble Gold Ormolu Gilt Bronze Cercle Tournant Mantel Clock

$11,668
H 15.75 in Dm 11.03 in
Antique Cycling Clock in Brass
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Antique Novelty Desk Cycling Clock. An unusual late 19th Century novelty bicycle clock mounted on a
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1890s British Antique Novelty Clocks

Materials

Brass

Antique Cycling Clock in Brass
Antique Cycling Clock in Brass

Antique Cycling Clock in Brass

$672
H 6 in W 7 in D 3 in
Novelty 'life buoy' antique sterling silver pocket watch & stand made in 1910
By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1910 by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co., this charming, novelty, Antique
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1910s English Edwardian Antique Novelty Clocks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Novelty 'life buoy' Antique sterling silver pocket watch & stand made in 1910
Novelty 'life buoy' antique sterling silver pocket watch & stand made in 1910

Novelty 'life buoy' antique sterling silver pocket watch & stand made in 1910

$4,907
H 3.94 in W 3.94 in D 1.19 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 Novelty Clocks

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

$20,316
H 7.49 in W 8.08 in D 3.55 in
Antique Novelty Billiard Clock
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Novelty Billiard mantel clock. A rare and very unusual novelty mantel clock, the base being a
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1890s British Sporting Art Antique Novelty Clocks

Materials

Metal

Antique Novelty Billiard Clock
Antique Novelty Billiard Clock

Antique Novelty Billiard Clock

$3,514 Sale Price
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H 7.29 in W 7.49 in D 3.94 in
Ansonia Pair of Silver 5-Light Candelabra from Aesthetic Movement 19th Century
By Ansonia Clock Company
Located in New York, NY
. However, the novelty clock became subject to fierce competition. As Ansonia's strongest selling line
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19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Novelty Clocks

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate

Antique Ansonia Pair of Silver 5-Light Candelabra from Aesthetic Movement 19th Century
Ansonia Pair of Silver 5-Light Candelabra from Aesthetic Movement 19th Century

Ansonia Pair of Silver 5-Light Candelabra from Aesthetic Movement 19th Century

$1,600 / set
H 20 in Dm 11.5 in
Novelty Nautical Clock and Barometer Set by Westbury Clock Co., USA
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Nautical desk clock and barometer set by Westbury Clock Co., USA in the form of double ship's helm
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Early 1900s American Antique Novelty Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Novelty Nautical Clock and Barometer Set by Westbury Clock Co., USA
Novelty Nautical Clock and Barometer Set by Westbury Clock Co., USA

Novelty Nautical Clock and Barometer Set by Westbury Clock Co., USA

$3,706
H 21 in W 33 in D 0.1 in
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 Novelty Clocks

Materials

Metal

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

$22,741
H 13.78 in W 9.06 in D 4.73 in

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Bradley & Hubbard John Bull Blinking Eye Novelty Clock
Located in Worcester, Worcestershire
Eye Novelty Clock.  
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19th Century American Antique Novelty Clocks

Materials

Iron

Antique Bradley & Hubbard John Bull Blinking Eye Novelty Clock
Bradley & Hubbard John Bull Blinking Eye Novelty Clock

Bradley & Hubbard John Bull Blinking Eye Novelty Clock

H 14.97 in W 7.88 in D 4.73 in
19th Century French Steam Clock
Located in Bransby, GB
French 19th century novelty clock and barometer in the form of a Watt types steam governor
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Late 19th Century French Antique Novelty Clocks

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th Century French Steam Clock
19th Century French Steam Clock

19th Century French Steam Clock

H 4.73 in W 8.27 in D 4.34 in
Animated Rabbit Clock, circa 1860, Signed
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Very rare unusual and collectable rabbit animated novelty clock, circa 1860, probably Vienna. The
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19th Century Austrian Belle Époque Antique Novelty Clocks

Materials

Iron

Animated Rabbit Clock, circa 1860, Signed
Animated Rabbit Clock, circa 1860, Signed

Animated Rabbit Clock, circa 1860, Signed

H 9.65 in W 3.15 in D 3.94 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Industrial Novelty Compendium Clock
By Bennett of London
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Bennett, 65 & 64 Cheapside, London. The extremely substantial case measuring 62cms (24.5ins) high by 60cms (24ins) wide, surmounted by an Admiralty Pattern anchor with applied ivory...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Novelty Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Exceptional 19th Century English Industrial Novelty Compendium Clock

Exceptional 19th Century English Industrial Novelty Compendium Clock

H 24.41 in W 23.63 in D 11.82 in
20th Century German Ferris Wheel Novelty Automaton Brass Carriage Clock
Located in London, Nottinghill
An early 20th century carriage clock with ferris wheel automaton. Having a white Roman dial with
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Early 20th Century European Antique Novelty Clocks

Materials

Brass

20th Century German Ferris Wheel Novelty Automaton Brass Carriage Clock
20th Century German Ferris Wheel Novelty Automaton Brass Carriage Clock

20th Century German Ferris Wheel Novelty Automaton Brass Carriage Clock

H 11.5 in W 5.25 in D 3.75 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 Novelty Clocks

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 Novelty Clocks

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
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 Novelty Clocks

Materials

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
Brass Ship’s Novelty Clock Presented to Captain Tynte F Hammill RN
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A brass ship’s novelty clock presented to Captain Tynte F Hammill RN., in the form of a ship’s
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19th Century British Antique Novelty Clocks

Materials

Brass

Brass Ship’s Novelty Clock Presented to Captain Tynte F Hammill RN
Brass Ship’s Novelty Clock Presented to Captain Tynte F Hammill RN

Brass Ship’s Novelty Clock Presented to Captain Tynte F Hammill RN

H 10.25 in W 7 in D 4 in
Automaton Wizard Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
Novelty Clocks by Derek Roberts, circa 1860 Measures: Clock 26 1/2" high x 13 1/2" wide x 8 5/8
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19th Century Unknown Other Antique Novelty Clocks

Materials

Silver

Automaton Wizard Clock
Automaton Wizard Clock

Automaton Wizard Clock

H 26.5 in W 13.5 in D 8.63 in
Rare Eugéne Farcot Maiden on a Swing Boudoir Antique French Clock
By EUGÈNE FARCOT OF PARIS Also known as HENRY EUGÈNE ADRIEN FARCOT (1830-1896)
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
runs for 7 days on one wind. Please note that these are novelty clocks and therefore don't keep
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Novelty Clocks

Materials

Alabaster, Metal

Rare Eugéne Farcot Maiden on a Swing Boudoir Antique French Clock
Rare Eugéne Farcot Maiden on a Swing Boudoir Antique French Clock

Rare Eugéne Farcot Maiden on a Swing Boudoir Antique French Clock

H 9.25 in W 7.5 in L 9.25 in
English Novelty Padlock Clock
Located in Newark, England
English novelty desk clock timepiece in the form of a padlock. The clock set within the body of the
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Late 19th Century British Antique Novelty Clocks

Materials

Metal, Silver, Brass

English Novelty Padlock Clock
English Novelty Padlock Clock

English Novelty Padlock Clock

H 4.93 in W 3.15 in D 0.89 in
Antique Hickory Dickory Dock Mouse Novelty Wall Clock, the Mouse Reads Time
Located in Atlanta, GA
Hickory Dickory Dock Mouse Novelty Wall Clock - The Mouse Reads Time While the clock is running
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Early 20th Century Antique Novelty Clocks

Materials

Brass

Antique Hickory Dickory Dock Mouse Novelty Wall Clock, the Mouse Reads Time
Antique Hickory Dickory Dock Mouse Novelty Wall Clock, the Mouse Reads Time

Antique Hickory Dickory Dock Mouse Novelty Wall Clock, the Mouse Reads Time

H 24.75 in W 6.5 in D 3.5 in
Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Bronze Novelty Desk Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual Antique Victorian quality bronze novelty desk clock having a quality bronze model of a
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1880s English Victorian Antique Novelty Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Bronze Novelty Desk Clock
Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Bronze Novelty Desk Clock

Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Bronze Novelty Desk Clock

H 12.41 in W 11.03 in D 5.91 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 Novelty Clocks

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 Novelty Clocks

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 Novelty Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Industrial Battleship Clock
French Industrial Battleship Clock

French Industrial Battleship Clock

H 15 in W 6.25 in D 12.5 in
Mystery Clock by Robert Houdin
By Robert Houdin
Located in New Orleans, LA
horological texts, including Mystery, Novelty and Fantasy Clocks by Derek Roberts, page 222, and Tardy's
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19th Century French Other Antique Novelty Clocks

Materials

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
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 Novelty Clocks

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 Novelty Clocks

Materials

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
Bradley & Hubbard ‘John Bull’ Blinking Eye Clock – Pat. 1857
Located in Worcester, GB
iron novelty mantel clock by Bradley & Hubbard of Meriden, Connecticut. The figure of John Bull is
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Late 19th Century American Antique Novelty Clocks

Materials

Iron

Bradley & Hubbard ‘John Bull’ Blinking Eye Clock – Pat. 1857
Bradley & Hubbard ‘John Bull’ Blinking Eye Clock – Pat. 1857

Bradley & Hubbard ‘John Bull’ Blinking Eye Clock – Pat. 1857

H 14.97 in W 7.88 in D 4.73 in
19th Century French Black Marble and Bronze Mystery Clock
By Samuel Marti
Located in New Orleans, LA
illustrated by Derek Roberts in Mystery, Novelty and Fantasy Clocks (Atglen 1999), page 251 fig. 21-9
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Novelty Clocks

Materials

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
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 Novelty Clocks

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 Novelty Clocks

Materials

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
‘Mortar’ Timepiece by Thomas Cole
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A novelty desk clock in the form of a gilt brass mortar which can be raised and lowered in its
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1840s English Antique Novelty Clocks

Materials

Brass

‘Mortar’ Timepiece by Thomas Cole
‘Mortar’ Timepiece by Thomas Cole

‘Mortar’ Timepiece by Thomas Cole

H 7.25 in W 8.25 in D 12 in
Novelty Antique English Letters / Postal / Mail Box, Longcase Clock Form, c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
A rare, if not unique, antique English Letter box in the form of a longcase clock. Made from
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1910s English Edwardian Antique Novelty Clocks

Materials

Wood

Novelty Antique English Letters / Postal / Mail Box, Longcase Clock Form, c.1910
Novelty Antique English Letters / Postal / Mail Box, Longcase Clock Form, c.1910

Novelty Antique English Letters / Postal / Mail Box, Longcase Clock Form, c.1910

H 22.5 in W 7.25 in D 4 in
Silver Clock Inkwell with Pen by Goldsmith & Silversmith Co, London, 1905
By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in London, GB
A fine quality novelty silver clock inkwell with pen and rest on front leading edge. The
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Early 1900s British Antique Novelty Clocks

Materials

Silver

Silver Clock Inkwell with Pen by Goldsmith & Silversmith Co, London, 1905
Silver Clock Inkwell with Pen by Goldsmith & Silversmith Co, London, 1905

Silver Clock Inkwell with Pen by Goldsmith & Silversmith Co, London, 1905

H 4 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in
Early 20th Century Owl Clock – Black Forest – Carved Wood – Rolling Eyes
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Charming early 20th century novelty clock in the shape of an owl, likely originating from the Black
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1920s German Black Forest Antique Novelty Clocks

Materials

Walnut

Early 20th Century Owl Clock – Black Forest – Carved Wood – Rolling Eyes
Early 20th Century Owl Clock – Black Forest – Carved Wood – Rolling Eyes

Early 20th Century Owl Clock – Black Forest – Carved Wood – Rolling Eyes

H 9.06 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in
Cherub on a Swing Antique French Clock by Eugene Farcot
By EUGÈNE FARCOT OF PARIS Also known as HENRY EUGÈNE ADRIEN FARCOT (1830-1896)
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
to ensure proper running. It runs for 4 days on one wind. Please note that these are novelty clocks
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Novelty Clocks

Materials

Alabaster, Ormolu

Cherub on a Swing Antique French Clock by Eugene Farcot
Cherub on a Swing Antique French Clock by Eugene Farcot

Cherub on a Swing Antique French Clock by Eugene Farcot

H 9 in W 8 in D 4 in
Novelty Desk Cycling Clock with Barometer
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Antique cycling clock, Barometer. A rare and very unusual late 19th century novelty bicycle clock
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Early 1900s British Sporting Art Antique Novelty Clocks

Materials

Brass

Novelty Desk Cycling Clock with Barometer
Novelty Desk Cycling Clock with Barometer

Novelty Desk Cycling Clock with Barometer

H 7.09 in W 7.88 in D 2.37 in
A Rare 19th Century Half Moon Novelty Clock
Located in London, GB
A rare late 19th century novelty brass wall clock, the mechanism hidden behind a stylised half-moon
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Late 19th Century Baltic Antique Novelty Clocks

A Rare 19th Century Half Moon Novelty Clock

A Rare 19th Century Half Moon Novelty Clock

H 22.75 in W 9.25 in D 2.75 in
19th Century French Marble and Bronze Antique Bicycle Novelty Clock
By Henry Marc
Located in London, Nottinghill
A French marble and bronze antique clock with man and bicycle also in bronze. Signed 'Henry Marc a
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1880s European French Provincial Antique Novelty Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Marble and Bronze Antique Bicycle Novelty Clock
19th Century French Marble and Bronze Antique Bicycle Novelty Clock

19th Century French Marble and Bronze Antique Bicycle Novelty Clock

H 14 in W 9 in D 6 in
Novelty Letter Box
Located in London, GB
Victorian Novelty Stately Home Letter Box in the form of a Grandfather Clock c.1870
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19th Century English Antique Novelty Clocks

Novelty Letter Box
Novelty Letter Box

Novelty Letter Box

H 24.02 in W 7.09 in D 5.12 in
Rare Novelty Nautical Revolving Ships Wheel Desk Clock or Barometer
Located in Darwen, GB
A rare novelty nautical revolving ships wheel desk clock or barometer. Each side is modelled as a
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1870s Antique Novelty Clocks

Rare Novelty Nautical Revolving Ships Wheel Desk Clock or Barometer
Rare Novelty Nautical Revolving Ships Wheel Desk Clock or Barometer

Rare Novelty Nautical Revolving Ships Wheel Desk Clock or Barometer

H 11 in W 9 in D 5.5 in
c.1895 Automated Steam Engine Industrial Clock
By Andre Romain Guilmet
Located in Greenlawn, NY
, Novelty and Fantasy Clocks’, Roberts, Chapter 22. Unless otherwise noted all our clocks are properly
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Late 19th Century French Antique Novelty Clocks

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 Novelty Clocks

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
A Fine Robert-Houdin 19th Century Gilt Bronze Striking Mystery Clock
Located in London, Nottinghill
photographed in Derek Robert's Mystery, Novelty & Fantasy Clocks on page 225. Throughout the 1840s and 50s
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Novelty Clocks

Materials

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
Novelty Cat and Dog Carved Black Forest Writing Stand, 1900
Located in GB
, circa 1900. This area was renowned for the manufacturing of cuckoo clocks. This delightful novelty
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Early 1900s German Black Forest Antique Novelty Clocks

Materials

Wood

Novelty Cat and Dog Carved Black Forest Writing Stand, 1900
Novelty Cat and Dog Carved Black Forest Writing Stand, 1900

Novelty Cat and Dog Carved Black Forest Writing Stand, 1900

H 2.96 in W 6.7 in D 3.94 in

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1930’s French Gilt Bronze Arm Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1930’s one light gilt bronze Arlecine Arm sconces
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1920s French French Provincial Antique Novelty Clocks

Materials

Bronze

1930’s French Gilt Bronze Arm Sconces
1930’s French Gilt Bronze Arm Sconces

1930’s French Gilt Bronze Arm Sconces

$3,800 / set
H 7 in W 4 in D 3.5 in
Art Deco Spanish Silver Coffee and Tea Set
Located in London, GB
Art Deco Spanish silver coffee and tea set Spanish, c. 1930 Tray: height 3cm, width 56cm, depth 35cm Milk jug: height 10cm, width 13cm, depth 8cm This fine Spanish Art Deco tea...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Art Deco Antique Novelty Clocks

Materials

Silver

Art Deco Spanish Silver Coffee and Tea Set
Art Deco Spanish Silver Coffee and Tea Set

Art Deco Spanish Silver Coffee and Tea Set

$20,591 / set
H 1.19 in W 22.05 in D 13.78 in
French Louis XV Style Settee in Red Velvet
Located in Buchanan, NY
A stunning French 1920s Louis XV style settee upholstered in a rich red velvet upholstery with a creamy painted wood frame. The brass nailhead detailing adds an extra touch of sophis...
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1920s French Louis XV Antique Novelty Clocks

Materials

Fabric

French Louis XV Style Settee in Red Velvet
French Louis XV Style Settee in Red Velvet

French Louis XV Style Settee in Red Velvet

$1,800
H 33 in W 66 in D 30 in
A Pair of 18th Century Chinese Porcelain Vases as Table Lamps with Gilt Bases
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of late 18th century Chinese export porcelain vases, now mounted as lamps, with polychrome decoration throughout, showing scenes of Chinese figures surrounded by a floral...
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Late 18th Century Chinese Antique Novelty Clocks

Materials

Porcelain

A Pair of 18th Century Chinese Porcelain Vases as Table Lamps with Gilt Bases
A Pair of 18th Century Chinese Porcelain Vases as Table Lamps with Gilt Bases

A Pair of 18th Century Chinese Porcelain Vases as Table Lamps with Gilt Bases

$3,239 Sale Price / set
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H 14.18 in Dm 3.94 in
Art Nouveau Mahogany Living Room Set, 1910, Set of 3
Located in Opole, PL
Art Nouveau Mahogany Living Room Set, 1910, Set of 3 This parlor set, crafted in Italy, beautifully embodies the graceful aesthetic of Art Nouveau. At the center is a petite settee ...
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1910s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Novelty Clocks

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Art Nouveau Mahogany Living Room Set, 1910, Set of 3
Art Nouveau Mahogany Living Room Set, 1910, Set of 3

Art Nouveau Mahogany Living Room Set, 1910, Set of 3

$5,745 Sale Price
20% Off
H 37.01 in W 44.49 in D 23.63 in
Early 18th Century 3-Panel Folding Screen, French
Located in Doylestown, PA
An early 18th century French 3-panel folding screen, oil-on-canvas, depicting village and maritime scenes in cartouches with other decoration.
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Early 18th Century Antique Novelty Clocks

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Canvas

Early 18th Century 3-Panel Folding Screen, French
Early 18th Century 3-Panel Folding Screen, French

Early 18th Century 3-Panel Folding Screen, French

$3,750
H 65.5 in W 76 in D 2 in
20th Century Erzgebirge German Noah’s Ark Putz Toy Set, Vintage Folk Art
Located in Nuernberg, DE
20th century Erzgebirge German Noah’s Ark. A wonderful example of a 20th century Erzgebirge German Noah’s Ark, With 36 assorted hand carved figures. Typically, children played with t...
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20th Century German Folk Art Antique Novelty Clocks

Materials

Wood

20th Century Erzgebirge German Noah’s Ark Putz Toy Set, Vintage Folk Art
20th Century Erzgebirge German Noah’s Ark Putz Toy Set, Vintage Folk Art

20th Century Erzgebirge German Noah’s Ark Putz Toy Set, Vintage Folk Art

$890 / set
H 5.75 in W 9.88 in D 3.88 in
19th century English faux bamboo marble top bedside chest
Located in Richmond, VA
Great little 19th century English faux bamboo chest with original white marble top. Two drawers over two on turned feet.
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19th Century English Antique Novelty Clocks

Materials

Marble

19th century English faux bamboo marble top bedside chest
19th century English faux bamboo marble top bedside chest

19th century English faux bamboo marble top bedside chest

$5,400
H 32.5 in W 39.25 in D 19.75 in
English Axminster Rug, 1760
Located in New York, NY
English Axminster rug. Axminster, Devon, Great Britain, circa 1760 (George III). Provenance: Baron Guy de Rothschild.
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Mid-18th Century English Antique Novelty Clocks

Materials

Wool

English Axminster Rug, 1760
English Axminster Rug, 1760

English Axminster Rug, 1760

$450,000
W 215 in L 358 in
An impressive sissoo wood Anglo-Indian four poster bed
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An impressive sissoo wood Anglo-Indian four poster bed, of rectangular form with a central openwork cresting, and splat, showing a naïve carving of the Coat of Arms of Great Britain,...
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1840s English Antique Novelty Clocks

Materials

Wood

An impressive sissoo wood Anglo-Indian four poster bed
An impressive sissoo wood Anglo-Indian four poster bed

An impressive sissoo wood Anglo-Indian four poster bed

$38,094
H 100 in W 91.5 in D 72 in
Antique Austrian Sterling Silver and Guilloche Enamel Pill Box, circa 1900
Located in Bath, GB
An absolutely stunning large antique Viennese sterling silver pill box made from a hefty gauge of Austrian silver. All sides are decorated with a white guilloche enamel showcasing...
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1890s Austrian Late Victorian Antique Novelty Clocks

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique Austrian Sterling Silver and Guilloche Enamel Pill Box, circa 1900
Antique Austrian Sterling Silver and Guilloche Enamel Pill Box, circa 1900

Antique Austrian Sterling Silver and Guilloche Enamel Pill Box, circa 1900

$1,532 Sale Price
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H 0.75 in W 6.35 in D 4.76 in
Three Piece Alabaster Clock Garniture in the Form of a Neo-Gothic Cathedral
Located in London, GB
This exquisite three-piece alabaster clock garniture consists of a central clock with two flanking vases. The central clock is designed to resemble the shape of a neo-Gothic cathedra...
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19th Century French Gothic Antique Novelty Clocks

Materials

Alabaster, Ormolu

Three Piece Alabaster Clock Garniture in the Form of a Neo-Gothic Cathedral
Three Piece Alabaster Clock Garniture in the Form of a Neo-Gothic Cathedral

Three Piece Alabaster Clock Garniture in the Form of a Neo-Gothic Cathedral

$20,591 / set
H 22.05 in W 8.67 in D 4.73 in
Period George III Cuban Mahogany Bowfront Sideboard of Late 18th Century
Located in Essex, MA
Period George III magnificently figured Cuban mahogany sideboard. Bowfront Original finish cleaned and waxed Beautiful patina and color Sectioned central drawer Flanking side ...
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Novelty Clocks

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Mahogany

Period George III Cuban Mahogany Bowfront Sideboard of Late 18th Century
Period George III Cuban Mahogany Bowfront Sideboard of Late 18th Century

Period George III Cuban Mahogany Bowfront Sideboard of Late 18th Century

$9,800
H 35.5 in W 72 in D 29 in
Louis Majorelle French Art Nouveau Walnut Floral Armoire
By Louis Majorelle
Located in Queens, NY
French Art Nouveau walnut and inlaid floral design 3 door armoire cabinet with shelf on bottom and top with spindle sides. (signed: LOUIS MAJORELLE).       
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Novelty Clocks

Materials

Walnut

Louis Majorelle French Art Nouveau Walnut Floral Armoire
Louis Majorelle French Art Nouveau Walnut Floral Armoire

Louis Majorelle French Art Nouveau Walnut Floral Armoire

$78,500
H 99 in W 48.5 in D 19.5 in
Art Deco French Clock by Jaz, c1930
Located in Devon, England
Superb 1930s Art Deco chrome and Bakelite clock made by the Jaz company. This clock is in remarkably good condition. Often these clocks are found with severe chrome tarnishing or pit...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Antique Novelty Clocks

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Chrome

Art Deco French Clock by Jaz, c1930
Art Deco French Clock by Jaz, c1930

Art Deco French Clock by Jaz, c1930

$652
H 4.34 in W 4.14 in D 2.37 in
Pair of Vintage Wooden Liberty Armchairs, 19th-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful pair of liberty armchairs in hickory, curved arms and front legs, seat dressed in cloth and seatback fan shaped. France, Art Nouveau period. Very good overall conditions,...
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Early 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Novelty Clocks

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Wood

Pair of Vintage Wooden Liberty Armchairs, 19th-20th Century
Pair of Vintage Wooden Liberty Armchairs, 19th-20th Century

Pair of Vintage Wooden Liberty Armchairs, 19th-20th Century

$4,189
H 50.01 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
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Antique Novelty Clocks For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique novelty clocks is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique novelty clocks was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and wood. There are all kinds of antique novelty clocks available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique novelty clocks bearing Victorian or Art Nouveau hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Antique novelty clocks have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Andre Romain Guilmet, Bennett of London and Elkington & Co. are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Novelty Clocks?

Antique novelty clocks can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,675, while the lowest priced sells for $810 and the highest can go for as much as $33,605.

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 Novelty Clocks
  • 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.
  • How do I tell if a clock is an antique French clock?
    1 Answer
    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 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.
  • 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 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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