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Walnut Black Forest Mantle Clock and Candelabras, circa 1870
Walnut Black Forest Mantle Clock and Candelabras, circa 1870

Walnut Black Forest Mantle Clock and Candelabras, circa 1870

Located in Evergreen, CO

A nicely carved walnut clock featuring a family of three roe deer flanking a carved clock face with

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Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Swiss Clock

Materials

Walnut

Antique Swiss 18k Gold & Enamel, Diamond Open-Faced Verge Watch, circa 1770
Antique Swiss 18k Gold & Enamel, Diamond Open-Faced Verge Watch, circa 1770

Antique Swiss 18k Gold & Enamel, Diamond Open-Faced Verge Watch, circa 1770

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 18th century Swiss highly rare and decorative 18-karat vari-coloured gold, hand painted

Category

18th Century Swiss Antique Swiss Clock

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Black Forest Wooden Carved Mantel Clock with Eagle and Shepherd
Black Forest Wooden Carved Mantel Clock with Eagle and Shepherd

Black Forest Wooden Carved Mantel Clock with Eagle and Shepherd

Located in Berghuelen, DE

A world class wooden black forest mantel clock. Decorated with a finely carved eagle attacking a

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Late 19th Century Swiss Rustic Antique Swiss Clock

Materials

Wood

Carriage Clock by Tiffany & Co.
Carriage Clock by Tiffany & Co.

Carriage Clock by Tiffany & Co.

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New Orleans, LA

on a classic Roman numeral face, while a Swiss quartz movement powers the clock. The inner workings

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19th Century Swiss Other Antique Swiss Clock

Materials

Brass

Gübelin Turtle Mystery Water Clock
Gübelin Turtle Mystery Water Clock

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 Swiss Clock

Jaeger Le Coultre Clock, Early 20th Century.
Jaeger Le Coultre Clock, Early 20th Century.

Jaeger Le Coultre Clock, Early 20th Century.

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Clock from 1917, Swiss made, mechanical winding, Jaeger-Le Coultre. h: 13cm, w: 22cm, d: 22cm

Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Antique Swiss Clock

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Silver and Blue Guilloche Enamel Sub Miniature Carriage Clock, 1900
Silver and Blue Guilloche Enamel Sub Miniature Carriage Clock, 1900

Silver and Blue Guilloche Enamel Sub Miniature Carriage Clock, 1900

Located in Braintree, GB

A very fine silver and blue guilloche enamel sub miniature carriage clock in its original case. The

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Early 1900s Swiss Antique Swiss Clock

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Sub Miniature Silver and Blue Guilloche Enamel Carriage or Boudoir Clock
Sub Miniature Silver and Blue Guilloche Enamel Carriage or Boudoir Clock

Sub Miniature Silver and Blue Guilloche Enamel Carriage or Boudoir Clock

Located in London, GB

An extremely pretty silver and blue guilloche enamel Sub miniature carriage clock with white floral

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1910s Swiss Antique Swiss Clock

Materials

Silver, Enamel

1920s Art Déco Swiss Sterling Silver and Enamel Movado Ermeto Watch/Chronometer
1920s Art Déco Swiss Sterling Silver and Enamel Movado Ermeto Watch/Chronometer

1920s Art Déco Swiss Sterling Silver and Enamel Movado Ermeto Watch/Chronometer

By Movado

Located in North Miami, FL

1920s Art Déco Swiss sterling silver and enamel Movado Ermeto expandible watch/chronometer By

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1920s Swiss Art Deco Antique Swiss Clock

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Lecoultre 1920 Travel Pendant Desk Clock Sterling Silver with Guilloche Enamel
Lecoultre 1920 Travel Pendant Desk Clock Sterling Silver with Guilloche Enamel

Lecoultre 1920 Travel Pendant Desk Clock Sterling Silver with Guilloche Enamel

By LeCoultre & Cie 1

Located in Miami, FL

, manufactured in Switzerland by the company of Antoine LeCoultre back in the 1920. This exceptional clock can be

Category

1920s Swiss Art Deco Antique Swiss Clock

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Lecoultre 1920 Travel Pendant Desk Clock Sterling Silver with Guilloche Enamel
Lecoultre 1920 Travel Pendant Desk Clock Sterling Silver with Guilloche Enamel

Lecoultre 1920 Travel Pendant Desk Clock Sterling Silver with Guilloche Enamel

By LeCoultre & Cie 1

Located in Miami, FL

, manufactured in Switzerland by the company of Antoine LeCoultre back in the 1920. This exceptional clock can be

Category

1920s Swiss Art Deco Antique Swiss Clock

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Edwardian 1905 Neo Classic Guilloché Enamel Miniature Boudoir Clock 925 Sterling
Edwardian 1905 Neo Classic Guilloché Enamel Miniature Boudoir Clock 925 Sterling

Edwardian 1905 Neo Classic Guilloché Enamel Miniature Boudoir Clock 925 Sterling

Located in Miami, FL

An Edwardian miniature boudoir desk clock. Beautiful miniature desk clock, made in Switzerland

Category

Early 1900s Swiss Edwardian Antique Swiss Clock

Materials

Gold, Enamel, Sterling Silver, Silver

Edwardian 1908 Miniature Travel Clock Guilloché Enamel And Sterling With Fit Box
Edwardian 1908 Miniature Travel Clock Guilloché Enamel And Sterling With Fit Box

Edwardian 1908 Miniature Travel Clock Guilloché Enamel And Sterling With Fit Box

By Concord

Located in Miami, FL

clock, made in Geneva Switzerland by the Valmé Swiss Co. and the Concord Watch Co. This little antique

Category

Early 1900s Swiss Edwardian Antique Swiss Clock

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Edwardian 1908 Miniature Travel Clock Sterling with Pink Guilloché Enamel in Box
Edwardian 1908 Miniature Travel Clock Sterling with Pink Guilloché Enamel in Box

Edwardian 1908 Miniature Travel Clock Sterling with Pink Guilloché Enamel in Box

By Concord

Located in Miami, FL

travel-carriage clock, made in Geneva Switzerland by the Concord Watch Co. This little antique clock is

Category

Early 1900s Swiss Edwardian Antique Swiss Clock

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel, Steel

Gubelin 1925 Art Deco Guilloché Enameled Boudoir Desk Clock In .935 Sterling
Gubelin 1925 Art Deco Guilloché Enameled Boudoir Desk Clock In .935 Sterling

Gubelin 1925 Art Deco Guilloché Enameled Boudoir Desk Clock In .935 Sterling

By Gubelin

Located in Miami, FL

Art deco miniature boudoir desk clock made by Gübelin. Fabulous miniature desk clock, created in

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1920s Swiss Art Deco Antique Swiss Clock

Materials

Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Edwardian 1908 Miniature Guilloché Blue Enamel Clock in .935 Sterling With Case
Edwardian 1908 Miniature Guilloché Blue Enamel Clock in .935 Sterling With Case

Edwardian 1908 Miniature Guilloché Blue Enamel Clock in .935 Sterling With Case

By Concord

Located in Miami, FL

clock, made in Geneva Switzerland by the Concord Watch Co. This little antique clock is exceptionally

Category

Early 1900s Swiss Edwardian Antique Swiss Clock

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

WRIGHT & DAVIES 1900 Guilloche Enameled Carriage Clock In .925 Sterling Silver
WRIGHT & DAVIES 1900 Guilloche Enameled Carriage Clock In .925 Sterling Silver

WRIGHT & DAVIES 1900 Guilloche Enameled Carriage Clock In .925 Sterling Silver

By Wright & Davies 1

Located in Miami, FL

, clock cases, vestas amongst many other objects. Movement: Swiss, mechanical hand wingding and signed

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1890s English Gothic Revival Antique Swiss Clock

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Rolls Royce 1927 London Art Deco Presentation Clock In .925 Sterling & 18Kt Gold
Rolls Royce 1927 London Art Deco Presentation Clock In .925 Sterling & 18Kt Gold

Rolls Royce 1927 London Art Deco Presentation Clock In .925 Sterling & 18Kt Gold

By Cornelius Desormeaux Saunders and James Francis Hollings Shepherd, Rolls Royce

Located in Miami, FL

: The clock movement is Swiss by Smiths, mechanical and hand wingding. eight-day with rear winder and

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1920s English Art Deco Antique Swiss Clock

Materials

Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Juvenia 1925 Swiss Art Deco Enameled Travel Purse Clock In .925 Sterling Silver
Juvenia 1925 Swiss Art Deco Enameled Travel Purse Clock In .925 Sterling Silver

Juvenia 1925 Swiss Art Deco Enameled Travel Purse Clock In .925 Sterling Silver

By Juvenia

Located in Miami, FL

watch, created in Switzerland by the Juvenia Watch Co., back in the 1925. Crafted in solid gilt .925

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1920s Swiss Art Deco Antique Swiss Clock

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Vintage Art Deco Travel Clock, Franco-Swiss, 8 Day, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Asprey
Vintage Art Deco Travel Clock, Franco-Swiss, 8 Day, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Asprey

Vintage Art Deco Travel Clock, Franco-Swiss, 8 Day, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Asprey

By Asprey International Limited

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage Art Deco travel clock. A Franco-Swiss leather bound timepiece with eight day

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Swiss Clock

Materials

Leather

Monumental Black Forest Clock
Monumental Black Forest Clock

Monumental Black Forest Clock

Located in Petaluma, CA

example.Incredible detail to attention,and grand proportions are displayed here. This clock works fine,and is time

Category

19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Swiss Clock

Materials

Metal

Gold-Plated Singing Bird Box and Clock
Gold-Plated Singing Bird Box and Clock

Gold-Plated Singing Bird Box and Clock

Located in New Orleans, LA

Combining a diminutive clock and a charming automaton, this Swiss bird box is a mechanical work of

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19th Century Swiss Other Antique Swiss Clock

Materials

Gold Plate

Sterling & Enamel Desk Clock by Bailey, Banks & Biddle (c. 1930)
Sterling & Enamel Desk Clock by Bailey, Banks & Biddle (c. 1930)

Sterling & Enamel Desk Clock by Bailey, Banks & Biddle (c. 1930)

By Bailey, Banks & Biddle

Located in New York, NY

appealing. Swiss Craftsmanship Made in Switzerland, an enduring hub for high-end timepieces, this clock

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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Antique Swiss Clock

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Cartier Sterling Silver and Pink Enamel Minute Repeater Desk Clock circa 1920s
Cartier Sterling Silver and Pink Enamel Minute Repeater Desk Clock circa 1920s

Cartier Sterling Silver and Pink Enamel Minute Repeater Desk Clock circa 1920s

By Cartier

Located in Chicago, IL

Geneve Clock Co., retailed by Cartier, sterling silver and pink guilloche enamel minute repeating

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20th Century Swiss Edwardian Antique Swiss Clock

Materials

Diamond, Quartz, Sterling Silver

Cartier Open Face Ultra-Thin Platinum Pocket Watch
Cartier Open Face Ultra-Thin Platinum Pocket Watch

Cartier Open Face Ultra-Thin Platinum Pocket Watch

By Cartier

Located in Palm Beach, FL

, platinum case. Movement signed 'European Watch and Clock Co Inc' 'SWISS' '19 JEWELS' and numbered '37197

Category

1920s Art Deco Antique Swiss Clock

Materials

Platinum

Antique Viennese Gothic Victorian Miniature Clock
Antique Viennese Gothic Victorian Miniature Clock

Antique Viennese Gothic Victorian Miniature Clock

Located in Forney, TX

, masterfully done in intricate Medieval European scenery, integrating the incredibly small working Swiss clock

Category

Late 19th Century Austrian Victorian Antique Swiss Clock

Materials

Bronze

Magnificent Swiss 19th century Black Forest Cuckoo Wall Clock
Magnificent Swiss 19th century Black Forest Cuckoo Wall Clock

Magnificent Swiss 19th century Black Forest Cuckoo Wall Clock

Located in London, GB

A Magnificent Black Forest wall clock The Lindenwood case of grand proportions--nearly 6 feet

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Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Swiss Clock

Materials

Wood

Antique Wooden Mantel Clock with Eagle, Swiss 1900
Antique Wooden Mantel Clock with Eagle, Swiss 1900

Antique Wooden Mantel Clock with Eagle, Swiss 1900

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Antique Wooden Mantel Clock with Eagle, Swiss 1900 A great carved linden wood mantel clock with a

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Late 19th Century German Black Forest Antique Swiss Clock

Materials

Wood

Swiss Neuchâtelois Wall Clock by Theodore Robert circa 1770, With Original Paint
Swiss Neuchâtelois Wall Clock by Theodore Robert circa 1770, With Original Paint

Swiss Neuchâtelois Wall Clock by Theodore Robert circa 1770, With Original Paint

By Théodore Robert

Located in valatie, NY

Swiss Neuchâtelois bracket wall clock circa 1770 with works signed by Théodore Robert, Chaux-de

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Late 18th Century Swiss Neoclassical Antique Swiss Clock

Materials

Metal

19th Century Swiss Black Forest Carved Walnut Three-Piece Mantel Clock Set
19th Century Swiss Black Forest Carved Walnut Three-Piece Mantel Clock Set

19th Century Swiss Black Forest Carved Walnut Three-Piece Mantel Clock Set

Located in Dallas, TX

This monumental three-piece carved fruitwood cuckoo clock garniture set was carved in Switzerland

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Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Swiss Clock

Materials

Glass, Walnut

19th Century Swiss German Carved Black Forest Wall Clock with French Mechanism
19th Century Swiss German Carved Black Forest Wall Clock with French Mechanism

19th Century Swiss German Carved Black Forest Wall Clock with French Mechanism

Located in Madrid, ES

ornamental elements of the clock are Swiss / German, the interior clockwork is a French-made Morez movement

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Late 19th Century German Black Forest Antique Swiss Clock

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Antique Swedish Hand Carved Gilded Wall Clock
Antique Swedish Hand Carved Gilded Wall Clock

Antique Swedish Hand Carved Gilded Wall Clock

Located in Dallas, TX

This regal looking clock was hand-carved and gilded to perfection, its finish to resemble bronze

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Early 20th Century Swiss Neoclassical Antique Swiss Clock

Materials

Wood

Amazing Swiss Black Forest Walnut Ancient Ruïn, Palm Trees Grandfather Clock
Amazing Swiss Black Forest Walnut Ancient Ruïn, Palm Trees Grandfather Clock

Amazing Swiss Black Forest Walnut Ancient Ruïn, Palm Trees Grandfather Clock

Located in Lisse, NL

impressed with the skills of the Swiss Black Forest carvers that he (or she) decided to have a clock made in

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Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Swiss Clock

Materials

Brass

Rare 19th Century Black Forest Mantel Clock Set
Rare 19th Century Black Forest Mantel Clock Set

Rare 19th Century Black Forest Mantel Clock Set

By Samuel Marti, Black Forest

Located in Cheshire, GB

Rare 19th century Black Forest' carved wood three-piece clock set, the clock with 6ins carved wood

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19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Swiss Clock

Swiss 1915 Art Deco Guilloche Blue Enamel Desk Clock In Sterling Silver
Swiss 1915 Art Deco Guilloche Blue Enamel Desk Clock In Sterling Silver

Swiss 1915 Art Deco Guilloche Blue Enamel Desk Clock In Sterling Silver

Located in Miami, FL

An art deco desk clock with blue enamel. This is an exceptional desk clock, made in Switzerland

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1910s Swiss Art Deco Antique Swiss Clock

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Square Swiss Desk Clock, Bronze & Sterling Silver c.1920s
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Square Swiss Desk Clock, Bronze & Sterling Silver c.1920s

Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Square Swiss Desk Clock, Bronze & Sterling Silver c.1920s

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Soquel, CA

time. Continental Clock Company Switzerland. Elegant Art Deco coin edge tiffany design, Sterling Silver

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1920s Swiss Art Deco Antique Swiss Clock

Materials

Sterling Silver, Bronze

Edwardian 1910 Swiss Easel Back Desk Table Clock In Solid .925 Sterling Silver
Edwardian 1910 Swiss Easel Back Desk Table Clock In Solid .925 Sterling Silver

Edwardian 1910 Swiss Easel Back Desk Table Clock In Solid .925 Sterling Silver

Located in Miami, FL

Switzerland in the beginning of the 20th century. This little antique clock was made with exceptional details

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1910s Swiss Edwardian Antique Swiss Clock

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Giltwood Swedish Wall Clock
Antique Giltwood Swedish Wall Clock

Antique Giltwood Swedish Wall Clock

Located in Dallas, TX

Carved to perfection then gilded, this Antique Giltwood Swedish Wall Clock will make a statement on

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1920s Swiss Neoclassical Antique Swiss Clock

Materials

Hardwood

Black Forest Clock with Owl Family
Black Forest Clock with Owl Family

Black Forest Clock with Owl Family

Located in Petaluma, CA

Offering here a wonderfully humorous and adorable Black Forest clock. The mother owl sits atop the

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Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Swiss Clock

Materials

Brass

19th Century Swiss Ladies L Excelsior Silver Pocket Watch
19th Century Swiss Ladies L Excelsior Silver Pocket Watch

19th Century Swiss Ladies L Excelsior Silver Pocket Watch

Located in Dallas, TX

Gorgeous little solid silver Swiss ladies pocket watch from 1880. L'Excelsior Suisse White

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Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Antique Swiss Clock

Materials

Silver

19th Century Black Forest Wall Clock, Cartel
19th Century Black Forest Wall Clock, Cartel

19th Century Black Forest Wall Clock, Cartel

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century Black Forest wall clock ~ cartel features an intricately sculpted casework depicting

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1890s Swiss Black Forest Antique Swiss Clock

Materials

Enamel

Antique Swiss 18-Karat Gold Watch & Chatelaine, Vacheron Constantin, circa 1780
Antique Swiss 18-Karat Gold Watch & Chatelaine, Vacheron Constantin, circa 1780

Antique Swiss 18-Karat Gold Watch & Chatelaine, Vacheron Constantin, circa 1780

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

18th century Swiss four-color gold open face watch with the original matching chatelaine, key and

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18th Century Swiss Antique Swiss Clock

Materials

Gold

Late 19th Century Black Forest Stag Mantel Clock
Late 19th Century Black Forest Stag Mantel Clock

Late 19th Century Black Forest Stag Mantel Clock

Located in Evergreen, CO

woodworker. Features a red stag atop flora and a tree backdrop. The clock has white porcelain number plates

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Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Swiss Clock

Materials

Brass

Large Black Forest Hand-Carved Mantel Clock with Saint Bernard Dogs
Large Black Forest Hand-Carved Mantel Clock with Saint Bernard Dogs

Large Black Forest Hand-Carved Mantel Clock with Saint Bernard Dogs

By Black Forest

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

An excellent quality 19th century Swiss Black Forest carved mantel clock hand-carved of Linden wood

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19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Swiss Clock

19th Century Swiss Ladies Silver Pocket Watch, Half Hunter – ‘EZ’ Makers Mark
19th Century Swiss Ladies Silver Pocket Watch, Half Hunter – ‘EZ’ Makers Mark

19th Century Swiss Ladies Silver Pocket Watch, Half Hunter – ‘EZ’ Makers Mark

Located in Dallas, TX

Beautiful ladies Swiss made pocket watch made from solid (sterling silver)…..0.935 standard………half

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Late 19th Century Swiss Late Victorian Antique Swiss Clock

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Sterling Silver

19th Century Louis XVI Style Bronze Ormolu Mantel Clock
19th Century Louis XVI Style Bronze Ormolu Mantel Clock

19th Century Louis XVI Style Bronze Ormolu Mantel Clock

By A.D. Mougin

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

Montbéliard, near Switzerland. Today many clocks can still be found, mainly of the French mantel clock, but he

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1870s French Louis XVI Antique Swiss Clock

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Silver and Enamel Sub Miniature Carriage Clock
Silver and Enamel Sub Miniature Carriage Clock

Silver and Enamel Sub Miniature Carriage Clock

Located in London, GB

An extremely pretty sub miniature carriage clock. The cream colored enamel decoration to front

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1910s Swiss Antique Swiss Clock

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Strut Clock in Silver and Petrol Blue Guilloche Enamel
Strut Clock in Silver and Petrol Blue Guilloche Enamel

Strut Clock in Silver and Petrol Blue Guilloche Enamel

Located in London, GB

A very heavy and attractive engine turned silver strut clock with a fine dial of petrol blue enamel

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1920s Swiss Antique Swiss Clock

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Art Deco Travel clock by Le Coultre and signed Asprey
Art Deco Travel clock by Le Coultre and signed Asprey

Art Deco Travel clock by Le Coultre and signed Asprey

Located in Norwich, GB

Art Deco travel clock by Le Coultre Art Deco travel clock housed in a brown leather case

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1920s Swiss Art Deco Antique Swiss Clock

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Jaeger-LeCoultre Desk or Table Clock in Brass
Art Deco Jaeger-LeCoultre Desk or Table Clock in Brass

Art Deco Jaeger-LeCoultre Desk or Table Clock in Brass

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in Astoria, NY

Jaeger-LeCoultre table or desk clock dating in the Art Deco style from 1920s-1930s Switzerland

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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Antique Swiss Clock

Materials

Brass

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Antique Swiss Clock For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique Swiss clock for your home. An antique Swiss clock — often made from metal, wood and silver — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique Swiss clock, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique Swiss clock made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Louis XV — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique Swiss clock that is appealing in its simplicity, but Black Forest, Aubert & Klaftenberger and Gubelin produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Swiss Clock?

Prices for an antique Swiss clock can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $276 and can go as high as $571,666, while the average can fetch as much as $5,490.

Finding the Right Decorative-objects for You

Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with antique and vintage decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style. 

Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.

Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation: Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?

Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”

To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.

Questions About Antique Swiss Clock
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    To identify your antique clock, search for markings on the back of its movement or case. Once you have located these marks, use trusted online resources to determine who the maker is. From there, you can continue your research to learn more about your clock's age, style and other characteristics. An expert appraiser or antiques dealer can also assist you with identification. Find a wide range of antique clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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 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 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 ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    To know if an antique clock is valuable, you'll typically need to have the piece assessed by a certified appraiser or an experienced antiques dealer. The maker and style of the clock will help determine its value (an early American clockmaker’s antique grandfather model, featuring an oak case and decorative carvings, may be very interesting to collectors, for example). Overall condition of your clock also plays a role. Generally, clocks that still work are worth more than those that require repairs. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique, vintage and modern clocks.
  • 1stDibs 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.