Antique Time Clock

Embark on a journey through time with this striking Antique French Napoleonic Boulle Marquetry Longcase Clock, crafted around the year 1800.

Because of the expense to create them and their primary duty of being the keepers of time by which other clocks would be calibrated, relatively few regulator clocks were ever made, a...

Fitted with a high grade Swiss 8 day movement, it still keeps dependable time.

The circular enamel dial with applied Roman hour numerals with a French brass 8-day spring-driven time and strike movement. The clock  is signed "C.V.

The clock was retailed by Hennegen-Bates Co. Baltimore and the tubes are signed Walter Durfee the patent owner of the time period.

While we cannot guarantee that the clock will keep time we have found that it does so on our premises.

The base having a 'bridge top' trunk door flanked by reeded quarter columns with gilt brass capitals, on a plinth base with a moulded panel flanked by further gilt brass reeded quart...

This process allows the clock to maintain accurate time by converting continuous energy into a series of discrete impulses.

At the time, such clocks were an important export article, particularly in Paris.

At the clock’s summit, a raised lion, a symbol of strength and majesty, oversees the passage of time.

She stands on a heavy marble base, carrying a large enameled ball clock. The clock is in excellent working order and keeps good time.

But, don't expect it keep time like your modern quartz clock. It is eccentric but respectful.

*Note that this is not a working clock at this time and most cities offer professionals who can do revisions to change the Mora clocks into working order at reasonable cost.

We have just serviced this fine watch and it keeps dependable time as well. Remarkably, it is nearly 100 years old and can still be worn and counted on to get you there on time, ever...

There were very few clock-makers on the Orkney Islands at this time, this is a rather rare & unusual clock and is ready to grace your space.

Movement: The eight day time and strike clock movement has a horizontally mounted balance platform and strikes on a gong.

But, don't expect it keep time like your modern quartz clock. It is eccentric but respectful.

The lower Roman dial has a small blued-steel hand indicating the alarm time. The clock has just been fully restored and comes with a two-year guarantee.

This was one of Hour's finest clocks produced in the 1920's. We seldom see this clock, and never in this condition.

In fact, it is same model used by Cartier as well. The watch or small clock will look great in a cabinet or on an executives desk.

Francis made a brass plated movement with a single hand, finely turned, knopped and ringed pillars, a cutout of the bottom of the plates (probably to save on brass which at the time ...

We have never seen this model clock before so you will likely never see another like it.

In my 20's I actually traveled with this little jewel and used it as my alarm clock. It is really dependable and keeps dependable time.

Pendule Clock from the Time of Louis XVI by Piolaine of Paris An exceptionally elegant Pendule clock from the time of Louis XVIII.

And, while he is frozen in thought, time passes and the clock is ticking! Naturally, the observer has a question: "And how, in fact, does this sad unrequited love story end?

Fitted with a high grade Swiss 8 day movement, it still keeps dependable time.

In addition to once telling time, this clock could tell some great stories. If only these walls could clock.

We have just serviced this fine watch and it keeps dependable time as well. Remarkably, it is nearly 100 years old and can still be worn and counted on to get you there on time, ever...

But, don't expect it keep time like your modern quartz clock. It is eccentric but respectful.

Beneath the dial, at the base of the rocky pillar, the aged Chronos—personification of time—writhes in resistance, representing life's relentless passage, striving against the unyiel...

Large silver-plated brass dial engraved with meteorological indications and double hand, the first one directly connected to the barometric tube indicates the atmospheric pressure tr...

This item will look wonderful on a classic wooden desk and it can be counted to tell dependable time. It runs for 8 days on a single winding.

In my 20's I actually traveled with this little jewel and used it as my alarm clock. It is really dependable and keeps dependable time.

In fact, it is same model used by Cartier as well. The watch or small clock will look great in a cabinet or on an executives desk.

The music can also be played independently at any time. The clock is made by Japy Freres of Paris.

We have never seen this model clock before so you will likely never see another like it.

This was one of Hour's finest clocks produced in the 1920's. We seldom see this clock, and never in this condition.

With graduated brass meridian circles and time clocks. The terrestrial globe is inscribed in a cartouche: Cruchley's new terrestrial globe from the most recent and best authorities.

By adjusting the instrument according to the season and orienting it toward the sun, the user could determine the approximate time with remarkable accuracy. Originating from princip...

The height and colour of the full moon tells us this is a nightscape of early summer; the Great Clock gives the time as twenty minutes to midnight.

Beyond lies mystery - a darkened passage receding into shadow, interrupted only by the faint glow of a distant room and the solemn presence of a tall grandfather clock. Time seems to...

A German travellers' guide of the time also recommended sundials over clocks while on the road because the chiming of clocks might attract thieves.

The height and colour of the full moon tells us this is a nightscape of early summer; the Great Clock gives the time as twenty minutes to midnight.

Famous under the Restoration period, she was the first merchant of her time to offer clocks, candelabras, vases ornaments that combine cut crystal and gilded bronze.

A small statue above the clock depicts Father Time with a scythe and an hourglass.

Original antique political election propaganda poster - Tariff Reform This Time - featuring an illustration on the Thames Embankment showing John Bull wearing a top hat and tails and...

It is complete, with the winding key, bell, pendulum etc. The clock is sturdy and ready for usage at any given time.

Bronzed cased clock with father time relief, circa 1820. This beautiful clock has a silk suspension, handmade movement de Paris, which will strike the hours and half hours on a be...

XIXth century gilded clock for mantel embellishment, from the Napoleon III time, in the style of Louis XVI, with calendar and moon phase dial.

Late 19th century single weight Vienna regulator time piece by Lenzkirch, circa 1890.

A decorative Polychrome French white metal timepiece clock figure with alarm. Lovely detailed expression of the face is very nice and charming. Circa 1880

Wonderful French antique mantel clock in ormolu Hand-painted porcelain panels feature floral motifs and a gorgeous Japanese figurine playing a sitar like instrument Clock is of exc...

Polished red veined Carara marble boldly showcases gold dore' bronze decorations of detailed columns, urns & a divine figure of Father Time seemingly holding time in his hands. The ...

From the South of France made during the reign of Louis XV, an elaborately hand-carved oak tall case clock. Eight day time and strike movement, with a pleasant soft tone.

He said the tramp art museum had been trying to acquire it for some time. This peeling green clock is very special, unique, quirky, different, and truly awesome!

"CA", France, Movement A Very rare French table clock with arcane time display "Turtoise" Case: wood, octagonal base on six gilded bun feet with outwardly dished walls to imitate a ...

A decorative Polychrome French white metal timepiece clock figure with alarm. Lovely detailed expression of the face is very nice and charming. Circa 1880