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French Retro Bronze Porcelain Remontoir Gear Mechanical Swing Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Retro bronze porcelain remontoir gear mechanical swing clock, with beautiful painted sky
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Late 19th Century French Antique Swing Clock

Materials

Brass

Victorian Silver Embossed Clock by Douglas Clock Company
Located in Van Nuys, CA
, the clock comes with its original travel, or display case, that has two swing arm doors and is wrapped
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1910s English Victorian Antique Swing Clock

Materials

Silver

Antique Gilbert Manufacturing American Empire 30 Hr Mahogany Mantel Shelf Clock
By Gilbert Clock Co
Located in Dayton, OH
shelf clocks with visible pendulum is the wide pendulum swing, requiring a strong mainspring and thin
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Late 19th Century American Empire Antique Swing Clock

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Rare Art Deco / Bauhaus Bronze Table or Mantel Clock by Lenzkirch / C.Kühling
By Lenzkirch
Located in Lisse, NL
Bronze table clock from the transitional period between Art Nouveau and Art Deco. This rare bronze
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Antique Swing Clock

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Art Deco ATO Mantel Clock
By ATO
Located in Norwich, GB
Art deco ATO clock standing on a three tiered Bakelite base supporting a glass dial with Art Deco
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Swing Clock

Materials

Chrome

Antique Art Deco ATO Mantel Clock
Art Deco ATO Mantel Clock
H 8.25 in W 7.25 in D 4.25 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 Swing Clock

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Lovely Ormolu Clock "à la balançoire", France, Circa 1820
Located in PARIS, FR
in antic style is sitting on a mobile swing suspended. Four round feet support the clock.
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1820s French Restauration Antique Swing Clock

Materials

Ormolu

Rare O.B. McClintock Wall Bank Clock, c. 1920
By O.B. McClintock Co.
Located in Hampstead, QC
brown vintage wooden case with hinges allowing the framed clock face to swing upwards thus giving access
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Swing Clock

Materials

Stained Glass, Wood

Egyptian Revival Grande Sonnerie Clock from the Biedermeier Period
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Egyptian Revival Grande Sonnerie clock from the Biedermeier period. It features animated workmen
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19th Century Egyptian Revival Antique Swing Clock

Late 18th Century French Marble and Gilt Bronze Clock
By Jean-Simon Deverberie
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A fine example of a late 18th century Directoir marble and gilt bronze clock after a model by
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Late 18th Century French Directoire Antique Swing Clock

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Fine Austrian Neoclassical Gilded Eagle Wall Clock, 19th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
AUSTRIAN NEOCLASSICAL PARCEL GILDED EAGLE WALL CLOCK With polychromed swag probably Vienna, circa
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Early 19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Antique Swing Clock

Materials

Iron

Early 19th Century Mantel Clock, Firegilt Bronze, Paris circa 1810
Located in Greven, DE
Very rare "Au Bon Sauvage" mantel clock France Fire-gilt and patinated bronze Empire around 1810
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Swing Clock

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Napoleon III Mother of Pearl Inlay Wall Clock
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This 19th century clock is stunning with its diamond-shaped rippling clock frame of ebony-painted
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19th Century French Other Antique Swing Clock

Materials

Brass

Vintage Self Winding Clock Co Large Square Case Shelf Clock
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage self winding clock co large 24" square case shelf clock. Item features 1 glass swing door
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Swing Clock

Materials

Glass, Wood

Farcot / Carrier-Belleuse Pendulum Clock
By EUGÈNE FARCOT OF PARIS Also known as HENRY EUGÈNE ADRIEN FARCOT (1830-1896), Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
Located in New Orleans, LA
. Ordinary pendulum clocks in which the pendulum swings back and forth in a vertical plane had been invented
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19th Century French Antique Swing Clock

Materials

Bronze

Rare Austrian Brass Zappler Clock, circa 1820
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
. Zappler clocks are distinguished by a pendulum that swings in front of the dial, using a cylinder-type
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Early 19th Century Antique Swing Clock

Materials

Brass

Antique Edwardian 1900s Sterling Silver Carriage Clock
By William Comyns & Sons 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, large antique Edwardian English sterling silver carriage clock
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Swing Clock

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

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 Swing Clock

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

Early 19th Century Swedish Painted Continental Clock
Located in New York, NY
the early 19th century. The clock has a pendulum that swings back and forth to keep time, and it is
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Swing Clock

Materials

Pine

19th Century Victorian Antique Ornate Brass Desk Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
19th century Victorian antique ornate brass desk clock having an exquisite ornate brass and enamel
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Mid-19th Century French Early Victorian Antique Swing Clock

Materials

Brass

Austrian Zappler Alarm Clock, W Artner, Wienn, 18th Century
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
escapement and alarm. Zappler clocks are distinguished by a pendulum that swings in front of the dial or
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Mid-18th Century Antique Swing Clock

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Comtoise Grandfather Clock with Automated Pendulum
Located in Winter Park, FL
swings back and forth. Pendulum and clock surround have remnants of painted decoration in pale green
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19th Century French Country Antique Swing Clock

Materials

Brass, Enamel

19th Century French Comtoise Grandfather Clock with Automated Pendulum
Located in Winter Park, FL
head rising up and down as the pendulum swings back and forth. Pendulum and clock surround have
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19th Century French Country Antique Swing Clock

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Antique Victorian Quality French Carriage Clock with Original Carrying Case
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality French carriage clock with the original carrying case having a quality
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Swing Clock

Materials

Brass

Mappin & Webb Ltd Antique Edwardian 1900s Sterling Silver Mantel Clock
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive, antique Edwardian English sterling silver mantel clock; an
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Swing Clock

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver

18th Century Chippendale Tall Case Clock with Rocking Ship Automaton
Located in Essex, MA
. The painted ship rocks on the waves with every swing of the pendulum giving the tall case clock a
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Late 18th Century Northern Irish Chippendale Antique Swing Clock

Materials

Brass, Iron

Tortoise Shell Travel Clock, Fusee Movement, with Oak Travel Case, circa 1780
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
An ultra rare Georgian miniature tortoiseshell bracket timepiece travel clock, caddy top with white
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Late 18th Century British George III Antique Swing Clock

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Very Good Oriental Inspired Gilt Brass Repeating Carriage Clock, Circa 1890
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very handsome & heavy cast 19th century French carriage clock with oriental inspired accents, the
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Swing Clock

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Biedermeier Picture Clock with Musical Movement, Austria, circa 1825
Located in Incline Village, NV
wind clock is operable, and has a rectangular brass movement with a short swing pendulum mechanism
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19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Antique Swing Clock

Materials

Metal

Cartier Art Deco period 18kt yellow gold open-face circular EWC movement pocket
By Cartier
Located in Braintree, GB
side has an engraved family crest. The movement is signed European Watch and Clock Company. In the
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Swing Clock

Materials

Yellow Gold

Verge Crown Wheel Key Winding 18K Yellow Gold Ornate Pocket Watch
Located in Washington Depot, CT
mechanical escapement, the mechanism in a mechanical clock that controls its rate by allowing the gear train
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Swing Clock

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18th-century Lépine Verge movement key wind 18kt gold, a silver pocket watch
Located in Braintree, GB
clocks. After his career as watchmaker to French King Louis XV, every fine lady or gentleman wanted a
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1750s French Antique Swing Clock

Materials

Gold, Silver

Patinated Bronze Elephant Clock, France, 1880
Located in Chicago, IL
pendulum swings from the elephant's trunk. White porcelain dial, black Arabic numerals, black spade hands
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1870s German Antique Swing Clock

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Fine Ormlou Lyre Clock
Located in Chesterfield, GB
been fond of this style of clock as the paste set bezel swings from side to side in time with the
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1860s French Antique Swing Clock

Materials

Ormolu

Fine Ormlou Lyre Clock
Fine Ormlou Lyre Clock
H 18.9 in W 9.45 in D 4.73 in
Louis XV Neuchateloise-Style Cartel Mantel Clock Made for the Doria Family
Located in Napoli, IT
-style, Cartel mantel clock, made in Italy for the Doria family of Genoa, circa third quarter of the 18th
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Late 18th Century Italian Louis XV Antique Swing Clock

Fine Verge Repeating Balloon Clock, Newman Peachy, London
Located in Chesterfield, GB
find a balloon clock with verge escapement due to the restricted swing width at the centre of the case
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Late 18th Century British Antique Swing Clock

Dutch Burr Walnut Longcase Clock by M. Buys Amsterdam, circa 1775
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A Dutch burr walnut longcase clock with rare ‘swing automaton’ by M. Buys Amsterdam, circa 1775
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18th Century Dutch Louis XV Antique Swing Clock

English George I Ebonised Bracket Clock by Charles Goode of London
By Charles Goode
Located in Heeze, Noord Brabant
numerals counting the minutes. The matted centre with engraved pendulum swing, oval makers plaque
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Early 18th Century English George I Antique Swing Clock

Materials

Ebony

Scottish Floor Standing Regulator of Small Size, circa 1780
By Samuel Brown
Located in Braine-le-Chateau, BE
front angles and terminating in shaped and carved protrusions to accept the swing of the pendulum bob
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1780s Scottish George III Antique Swing Clock

Materials

Mahogany

Scottish Floor Standing Regulator of Small Size, circa 1780
Scottish Floor Standing Regulator of Small Size, circa 1780
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H 73.23 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Antique Swiss Sterling Silver Boudoir Clock, 1908
By Geneva Clock Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. This impressive silver boudoir clock retains the original hinged hallmarked scrolling swing carrying
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Early 1900s Swiss Antique Swing Clock

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Swiss Sterling Silver Boudoir Clock, 1908
Antique Swiss Sterling Silver Boudoir Clock, 1908
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H 2.6 in W 1.9 in D 1.4 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
A super, rare original antique French clock featuring a maiden swinging back and forth as the
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Swing Clock

Materials

Alabaster, Metal

Rare Cherub on a Swing Antique French Boudoir Clock with Visible Escapement
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A super, rare original antique French clock featuring a cherub swinging back and forth as the
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Swing Clock

Materials

Alabaster, Ormolu

Eugéne Farcot Rare Large Marble Cherub on a Swing Boudoir Clock, circa 1870
By EUGÈNE FARCOT OF PARIS Also known as HENRY EUGÈNE ADRIEN FARCOT (1830-1896)
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A super, fully working and tested, rare original antique French clock featuring a cherub swinging
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Swing Clock

Materials

Marble

Early 19th Century "Rocking Ship" Tallcase Clock
Located in Essex, MA
Period and Rare Late George III / Early Regency "Rocking Ship" Tallcase or Grandfather Clock. Ship
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19th Century English Antique Swing Clock

Materials

Steel

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 Swing Clock

Materials

Slate, Bronze

A. R. Guilmet Mystery Clock
A. R. Guilmet Mystery Clock
H 24.5 in W 10.5 in D 8.75 in
Antique 1910s Sterling Silver Boudoir Clock
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver boudoir clock; part of
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1910s English Antique Swing Clock

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique French Portico Clock, Venus and Amor
By Samuel Marti
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A stunning antique French portico clock featuring Amor and Venus, circa 1900. Amor presents Venus
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Swing Clock

Materials

Marble, Metal

Antique French Portico Clock, Venus and Amor
Antique French Portico Clock, Venus and Amor
H 16.5 in W 11.25 in D 6.25 in
Gustavian Cartel Wall Clock, Gilded Wood, Sweden, circa 1800
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Louis XVI cartel clock swedish wood gilded around 1800 Dimensions: H x W x D: 79 x
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Early 1800s Swedish Gustavian Antique Swing Clock

Materials

Wood

Japy Freres Ormolu Cartel Wall Clock with Visible Pendulum
By Japy Frères, Charles Hour
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A large and very good quality original antique French Cartel wall clock by the famous maker Japy
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19th Century French Baroque Antique Swing Clock

Materials

Bronze

Japy Frères Baroque Portico Table Clock with Visible Pendulum
By Japy Frères
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A very decorative gilt bronze portico clock by the famous maker Japy Frères, dating from circa 1890
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19th Century French Baroque Antique Swing Clock

Materials

Bronze

Ormolu and Sienna Marble Portico Louis XVI Antique French Clock, Love
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A beautiful antique French portico clock dating from circa 1880. It is of Louis XVI classical style
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Swing Clock

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Antique International Time Recording Co. Golden Oak Wood Wall Mount Time Clock
By International Time Recording Co. Ltd.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique International Time Recording Co. Golden oak wood wall mount time clock. Item features cast
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Early 20th Century North American Victorian Antique Swing Clock

Materials

Glass, Oak

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 Swing Clock

Materials

Spelter

French 8-Day Striking Four Glass Ormolu Clock by Samuel Marti, Paris
By Samuel Marti
Located in Benington, Herts
French 8-day striking four glass ormolu clock by Samuel Marti, Paris, 19th century. An ormolu
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19th Century French Antique Swing Clock

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

C.1870 French Gilt-Bronze Four-Glass Mantle Clock with a Coup-Perdu Escapement
By Honoré Pons
Located in Greenlawn, NY
escapement impulses the escape wheel every other swing of the half-second pendulum thus showing seconds on
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Late 19th Century French Antique Swing Clock

Materials

Bronze

Farcot or Carrier-Belleuse Conical Mystery Clock
By EUGÈNE FARCOT OF PARIS Also known as HENRY EUGÈNE ADRIEN FARCOT (1830-1896), Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
Located in New Orleans, LA
it swings from side to side. The constant motion makes this clock one of the most accurate
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19th Century French Other Antique Swing Clock

Materials

Griotte Marble

18th-19th Century Antique Saw Clock, Southern Germany
Located in Greven, DE
swings the forehead pendulum - a so-called front zapper. Saw clocks are generally known for their
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Early 19th Century German Antique Swing Clock

Materials

Brass, Enamel

18th-19th Century Antique Saw Clock, Southern Germany
18th-19th Century Antique Saw Clock, Southern Germany
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H 9.06 in W 4.34 in L 9.06 in
1890s Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Travelling Boudoir Clock
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
boudoir clock - boxed; an addition to our Victorian timepiece collection. This exceptional antique
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1890s English Victorian Antique Swing Clock

Materials

Silver

Swedish Painted Wood Mora Clock from the 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 19th century Swedish painted wood Mora clock with discreet carving at the base of the neck, nice
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19th Century Swedish Antique Swing Clock

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Comtoise Grandfather Clock with Automated Pendulum
By Goisbault
Located in Winter Park, FL
. As the pendulum swings back and forth, he climbs up and down a ladder. The pendulum and clock
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Swing Clock

Materials

Brass, Enamel

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Antique Swing Clock For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique swing clock available at 1stDibs. An antique swing clock — often made from metal, wood and brass — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an antique swing clock — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique swing clock bearing Victorian, Georgian or Louis XVI hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique swing clock that is appealing in its simplicity, but Douglas Clock Co., Goisbault and Jean-Simon Deverberie produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Swing Clock?

An antique swing clock can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,473, while the lowest priced sells for $550 and the highest can go for as much as $45,000.

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 Swing Clock
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Check the clock for a manufacturer’s mark or label. Once you have this, you should be able to look up the clock’s brand to see if it is French in origin. A clock is considered antique once it is 100 years old. A professional can also help verify the origin of your clock. Shop an array of expertly vetted antique clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To spot whether or not a clock is antique, note if the clockmaker’s name or company is engraved near the center face of the dial. A paper label may also be pasted on the back of the clock. You can shop a collection of expertly vetted antique clocks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    An antique bracket clock refers to a portable spring-driven pendulum table clock created in the 17th and 18th centuries. These clocks were equipped with convenient carrying handles and were housed usually in rectangular cases. Shop a collection of antique and vintage bracket clocks from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    To identify your antique clock, search for markings on the back of its movement or case. Once you have located these marks, use trusted online resources to determine who the maker is. From there, you can continue your research to learn more about your clock's age, style and other characteristics. An expert appraiser or antiques dealer can also assist you with identification. Find a wide range of antique clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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.

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