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Attractive quality antique Victorian eight day mantle clock
Attractive quality antique Victorian eight day mantle clock

Attractive quality antique Victorian eight day mantle clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Attractive quality antique Victorian eight day mantle clock having a quality black slate and green

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Antique Early 19th Century Early Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Slate

Antique Victorian Marble Eight Day Striking Mantel Clock
Antique Victorian Marble Eight Day Striking Mantel Clock

Antique Victorian Marble Eight Day Striking Mantel Clock

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique Victorian marble eight day striking mantel clock having a dome shaped top with three

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Antique 19th Century English Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble

Antique 19th Century Victorian Carved Ornate Mantel Clock
Antique 19th Century Victorian Carved Ornate Mantel Clock

Antique 19th Century Victorian Carved Ornate Mantel Clock

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique 19th century Victorian carved ornate mantel clock with an 8 day striking movement, original

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble

Antique Victorian Marble Mantel Clock with Original Key
Antique Victorian Marble Mantel Clock with Original Key

Antique Victorian Marble Mantel Clock with Original Key

Located in Ipswich, GB

Offered for sale is this mid 19th Century Victorian antique marble mantel clock, with 8 day

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Early Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble

Antique French Figural Clock Set after Xavier Raphanel
Antique French Figural Clock Set after Xavier Raphanel

Antique French Figural Clock Set after Xavier Raphanel

By Xavier Raphanel, Societe Clusienne

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

clock running. Condition of the figures is very good, there is some wear to the patination in places

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau More Clocks

Materials

Spelter

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

Antique Ansonia Neoclassical Figural Swinging Ball Mystery Clock C1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

"D. This fine antique Ansonia clock features a neoclassical design with a figural representation

Category

Antique 19th Century Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Metal

Antique French Wall Clock in Solid Cast Iron, circa 1880

Antique French Wall Clock in Solid Cast Iron, circa 1880

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Unusual antique French wall clock polychromed over solid cast-iron.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Antique  English Three-Piece Decorative Clock Set With Two Urns
Antique  English Three-Piece Decorative Clock Set With Two Urns

Antique English Three-Piece Decorative Clock Set With Two Urns

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Antique English three-piece decorative clock set with two urns. The clock measures 10 inches high x

Category

Antique 19th Century English Mantel Clocks

Materials

Porcelain

Unusual shaped antique Victorian quality marble eight day mantle clock
Unusual shaped antique Victorian quality marble eight day mantle clock

Unusual shaped antique Victorian quality marble eight day mantle clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Unusual antique Victorian quality marble eight day mantle clock having a unusual quality antique

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Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble

Antique French Figural Cherub Sculpture Bronzed and Marble Mantel Clock
Antique French Figural Cherub Sculpture Bronzed and Marble Mantel Clock

Antique French Figural Cherub Sculpture Bronzed and Marble Mantel Clock

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique French Classical figural mantel clock features bronzed full length sculpture portrait of

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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Metal

Seth Thomas Neon Large Antique Clock Art Deco 1940s Porcelian
Seth Thomas Neon Large Antique Clock Art Deco 1940s Porcelian

Seth Thomas Neon Large Antique Clock Art Deco 1940s Porcelian

By Gilbert Rohde

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Seth Thomas Porcelain Face clock with Neon Adornment Ring 1940s Telchron Movement high-Quality Art

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20th Century North American Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal

c.1900 Painted French Clock
c.1900 Painted French Clock

c.1900 Painted French Clock

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Antique black painted clock with a brass trim. Would look great in that country French kitchen as a

Category

Early 20th Century French Clocks

Materials

Brass

Antique Industrial Clock with Enamelled Steel Dial & Case by Synchronome
Antique Industrial Clock with Enamelled Steel Dial & Case by Synchronome

Antique Industrial Clock with Enamelled Steel Dial & Case by Synchronome

By Synchronome

Located in Nottingham, GB

Beautiful Original Industrial clock by Synchronome One piece black enamelled stepped steel case

Category

Vintage 1920s British Industrial Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass, Steel, Enamel

Egyptian Revival French Empire Antique Portico Mantel Clock, 19th Century
Egyptian Revival French Empire Antique Portico Mantel Clock, 19th Century

Egyptian Revival French Empire Antique Portico Mantel Clock, 19th Century

Located in Shippensburg, PA

furl outward from the crest. The clock case is crafted of pure black marble, the angular columns on

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Antique Early 19th Century French Egyptian Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Brass, Bronze

Quality Antique Victorian Marble And Brass eight Day Striking Mantle Clock
Quality Antique Victorian Marble And Brass eight Day Striking Mantle Clock

Quality Antique Victorian Marble And Brass eight Day Striking Mantle Clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Quality antique Victorian marble and brass eight day striking mantle clock. Having a shaped arched

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Brass

Antique Swedish Mora Clock Black Gold Early 1800s Hand Painted
Antique Swedish Mora Clock Black Gold Early 1800s Hand Painted

Antique Swedish Mora Clock Black Gold Early 1800s Hand Painted

Located in Lewes, England

Antique Swedish mora clock from early 1800s in original black paint with hand painted gold designs

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Long...

Materials

Wood

Antique Swedish Mora Clock with Original Black Paint, circa 1800-1840
Antique Swedish Mora Clock with Original Black Paint, circa 1800-1840

Antique Swedish Mora Clock with Original Black Paint, circa 1800-1840

Located in Round Top, TX

black paint has been worn off. To the left and right sides of the face you will see a small window

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

Antique Mora Clock Swedish Black Gold Chinoiserie Gustavian Early 1800s
Antique Mora Clock Swedish Black Gold Chinoiserie Gustavian Early 1800s

Antique Mora Clock Swedish Black Gold Chinoiserie Gustavian Early 1800s

Located in Lewes, England

Antique Swedish Chinoiserie mora clock from the early 1800s in lovely black and Gold chinese

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Long...

Materials

Wood

Antique Turret Clock by J. W. Benson of Ludgate Hill, London, 1901
Antique Turret Clock by J. W. Benson of Ludgate Hill, London, 1901

Antique Turret Clock by J. W. Benson of Ludgate Hill, London, 1901

By J W Benson Ltd.

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A superb striking turret clock movement by the world renown maker J. W. Benson of Ludgate Hill

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Antique Early 1900s Great Britain (UK) Victorian More Clocks

Materials

Brass, Iron

19th Century French Gilt Bronze Boulle Portico Clock
19th Century French Gilt Bronze Boulle Portico Clock

19th Century French Gilt Bronze Boulle Portico Clock

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful antique French Napoleon III ormolu and ebonised, Boulle portico mantel clock

Category

Antique 1870s French Napoleon III Clocks

Materials

Brass, Ormolu, Bronze

Swedish Antique Mora Clock  Black Folk Art Feathers 1800s 203cm AAS A
Swedish Antique Mora Clock  Black Folk Art Feathers 1800s 203cm AAS A

Swedish Antique Mora Clock Black Folk Art Feathers 1800s 203cm AAS A

Located in Lewes, England

203cm rare early 1800s antique Swedish mora clock with carved detail in a black and gold finish

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Long...

Materials

Pine

Swedish Antique Mora Clock  Black Folk Art Feathers 1800s 203cm AAS A
Swedish Antique Mora Clock  Black Folk Art Feathers 1800s 203cm AAS A

Swedish Antique Mora Clock Black Folk Art Feathers 1800s 203cm AAS A

Located in Lewes, England

. 203cm rare early 1800s antique Swedish mora clock with carved detail in a black and gold finish with

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Long...

Materials

Pine

Antique Swedish Black and Gold Mora Clock Early 1800s Urn Feet
Antique Swedish Black and Gold Mora Clock Early 1800s Urn Feet

Antique Swedish Black and Gold Mora Clock Early 1800s Urn Feet

Located in Lewes, England

Antique Swedish Mora clock from early 1800s in original black paint with hand painted gold designs

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Long...

Materials

Wood

Antique Mora Clock Swedish Gold Black Early 1800s Chinoiserie Painted Original
Antique Mora Clock Swedish Gold Black Early 1800s Chinoiserie Painted Original

Antique Mora Clock Swedish Gold Black Early 1800s Chinoiserie Painted Original

Located in Lewes, England

Antique Swedish Mora clock from early 1800s in probable original paint with a great decorative

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Long...

Materials

Wood

Antique Mora Clock Swedish Gold Black Early 1800s Chinoiserie Painted Original
Antique Mora Clock Swedish Gold Black Early 1800s Chinoiserie Painted Original

Antique Mora Clock Swedish Gold Black Early 1800s Chinoiserie Painted Original

Located in Lewes, England

Antique Swedish Mora clock from early 1800s in probable original paint with a great decorative

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Long...

Materials

Wood

Antique Mora Clock Swedish Gold Black Early 1800s Chinoiserie Painted Original
Antique Mora Clock Swedish Gold Black Early 1800s Chinoiserie Painted Original

Antique Mora Clock Swedish Gold Black Early 1800s Chinoiserie Painted Original

Located in Lewes, England

Antique Swedish Mora clock from early 1800s in probable original paint with a great decorative

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Long...

Materials

Wood

A Fine Antique French Figural Mantel Clock Amour et Psyche-After Antonio Canova
A Fine Antique French Figural Mantel Clock Amour et Psyche-After Antonio Canova

A Fine Antique French Figural Mantel Clock Amour et Psyche-After Antonio Canova

By Antonio Canova

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

~ French - Circa 1890 ~ ~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~ A superb antique French

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Neoclassical Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Metal

Antique Swedish Mora Clock Black 1800s Highly Decorative Gilt Trompe L'Oeil
Antique Swedish Mora Clock Black 1800s Highly Decorative Gilt Trompe L'Oeil

Antique Swedish Mora Clock Black 1800s Highly Decorative Gilt Trompe L'Oeil

Located in Lewes, England

Rare example of a highly decorative 1800s antique Swedish mora clock with stunning hand-painted

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Early Victorian Grandfather Clocks an...

Materials

Wood

Antique Swedish Mora Clock Black 1800s Highly Decorative Gilt Trompe L'Oeil
Antique Swedish Mora Clock Black 1800s Highly Decorative Gilt Trompe L'Oeil

Antique Swedish Mora Clock Black 1800s Highly Decorative Gilt Trompe L'Oeil

Located in Lewes, England

Rare example of a highly decorative 1800s antique Swedish mora clock with stunning hand-painted

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Early Victorian Grandfather Clocks an...

Materials

Wood

Swedish Blue Black Mora Clock Early 1800s Antique Fryksdall Country Painted
Swedish Blue Black Mora Clock Early 1800s Antique Fryksdall Country Painted

Swedish Blue Black Mora Clock Early 1800s Antique Fryksdall Country Painted

Located in Lewes, England

Antique Swedish Mora clock from early 1800s in probable original paint with a great fryksdall shape

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Long...

Materials

Wood

Antique Swedish Mora Clock Black 1800s Highly Decorative Gilt Trompe L'Oeil
Antique Swedish Mora Clock Black 1800s Highly Decorative Gilt Trompe L'Oeil

Antique Swedish Mora Clock Black 1800s Highly Decorative Gilt Trompe L'Oeil

Located in Lewes, England

. Rare example of a highly decorative 1800s antique Swedish mora clock with stunning hand-painted

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Early Victorian Grandfather Clocks an...

Materials

Wood

French Oak Tall Case Clock with Basket Crest, Normandy, circa 1850
French Oak Tall Case Clock with Basket Crest, Normandy, circa 1850

French Oak Tall Case Clock with Basket Crest, Normandy, circa 1850

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French oak tall case clock with basket crest. William word fine antiques: Atlanta's source for

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Clocks

Materials

Oak

Antique French Carved Oak "Brittany" Grandfather Clock
Antique French Carved Oak "Brittany" Grandfather Clock

Antique French Carved Oak "Brittany" Grandfather Clock

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French carved oak "Brittany" grandfather clock.

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Antique 19th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Antique Tiffany & Co. Carved Slate and Marble Mantle Clock Time and Strike c. Ea
Antique Tiffany & Co. Carved Slate and Marble Mantle Clock Time and Strike c. Ea

Antique Tiffany & Co. Carved Slate and Marble Mantle Clock Time and Strike c. Ea

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Westfield, MA

A striking presence on any mantle or sideboard, this Antique Tiffany & Co. Time and Strike Mantle

Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Slate

antler wall clock 1890
antler wall clock 1890

antler wall clock 1890

Located in Berghuelen, DE

antique black forest antler wall clock. brass clockface with painted figures. decorated with

Category

Antique 19th Century German Rustic Wall Clocks

Materials

Wood, Antler

Antique Swedish Mora Clock Black Gold Crown Motif Early 1800s Hand Painted
Antique Swedish Mora Clock Black Gold Crown Motif Early 1800s Hand Painted

Antique Swedish Mora Clock Black Gold Crown Motif Early 1800s Hand Painted

Located in Lewes, England

Antique Swedish mora clock from early 1800s in original black paint with hand painted gold designs

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Long...

Materials

Wood

Antique Swedish Mora Clock Black Gold Angel Motif Early 1800s Hand Painted
Antique Swedish Mora Clock Black Gold Angel Motif Early 1800s Hand Painted

Antique Swedish Mora Clock Black Gold Angel Motif Early 1800s Hand Painted

Located in Lewes, England

Antique Swedish mora clock from early 1800s in original black paint with hand painted gold designs

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Long...

Materials

Wood

Elegant quality antique Victorian miniature brass carriage clock
Elegant quality antique Victorian miniature brass carriage clock

Elegant quality antique Victorian miniature brass carriage clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Elegant quality antique Victorian miniature brass carriage clock, having a quality antique

Category

Antique 19th Century Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Ebony Square Wall Clock
French 19th Century Ebony Square Wall Clock

French 19th Century Ebony Square Wall Clock

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

workings are protected from dust and the elements thanks to its original antique wavy glass. This clock

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Antique 19th Century French Wall Clocks

19th Century Mantel Clock on Onyx Base
19th Century Mantel Clock on Onyx Base

19th Century Mantel Clock on Onyx Base

By Hippolyte François Moreau

Located in Dallas, TX

internally complete and running at our showroom, we cannot guarantee that antique clocks will run flawlessly

Category

Antique 1890s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Spelter

Antique George III lacquered and chinoiserie decorated longcase clock
Antique George III lacquered and chinoiserie decorated longcase clock

Antique George III lacquered and chinoiserie decorated longcase clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Fantastic quality antique George III lacquered and chinoiserie decorated longcase clock, having a

Category

Antique Early 18th Century George III Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Cl...

Materials

Glass, Lacquer

19th Century Carved Wood Louis XVI Wall Clock
19th Century Carved Wood Louis XVI Wall Clock

19th Century Carved Wood Louis XVI Wall Clock

Located in Dallas, TX

internally complete and running at our showroom, we cannot guarantee that antique clocks will run flawlessly

Category

Antique 1870s German Black Forest Wall Clocks

Materials

Enamel

19th Century Swedish Pine Black Long Case Column Clock
19th Century Swedish Pine Black Long Case Column Clock

19th Century Swedish Pine Black Long Case Column Clock

Located in Kramfors, SE

Swedish long case column clock in black made around 1820 to 1840. The clock is in the shape of a

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Country Grandfather Clocks and Longca...

Materials

Pine

19th Century Table Clock in Black Marble and Bronze
19th Century Table Clock in Black Marble and Bronze

19th Century Table Clock in Black Marble and Bronze

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Rare antique table clock with marble base and bronze sculpture young girl with fruit basket. High

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Antique 1880s Italian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Huge Antique French Clock, Cherubs Carrying Time by Carrier
Huge Antique French Clock, Cherubs Carrying Time by Carrier

Huge Antique French Clock, Cherubs Carrying Time by Carrier

By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A huge and superb bronzed metal clock by the celebrated sculptor Albert Ernst Carrier-Belleuse

Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Metal

Antique Viennese Enamel and Silver Table Clock Vienna Austria circa 1870
Antique Viennese Enamel and Silver Table Clock Vienna Austria circa 1870

Antique Viennese Enamel and Silver Table Clock Vienna Austria circa 1870

Located in London, GB

A magnificent antique Viennese enamel and Silver Table Clock. This Viennese Enamel Clock has

Category

Antique 19th Century Austrian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Silver, Enamel

19th Century French Rococo Bronze Mantel Clock and Pair of Candlesticks
19th Century French Rococo Bronze Mantel Clock and Pair of Candlesticks

19th Century French Rococo Bronze Mantel Clock and Pair of Candlesticks

Located in Dallas, TX

the nature of antique clocks, although the clocks we sell are running when they depart the showroom

Category

Antique 1880s French Rococo Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

20th Century German Black Forest Dog Clock Holder, circa 1900
20th Century German Black Forest Dog Clock Holder, circa 1900

20th Century German Black Forest Dog Clock Holder, circa 1900

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique early 20th century German Black Forest carved wood French bulldog holding in his mouth a

Category

20th Century German Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

French Cloisonne Grandfather Clock
French Cloisonne Grandfather Clock

French Cloisonne Grandfather Clock

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Gorgeous antique French grandfather clock which is highly decorated with Cloisonne work Hopefully

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Vintage 1980s French Provincial Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Glass

19th Century French Napoleon III Table Clock in Black Marble and Golden Bronze
19th Century French Napoleon III Table Clock in Black Marble and Golden Bronze

19th Century French Napoleon III Table Clock in Black Marble and Golden Bronze

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Rare and fine quality French Napoleon III 1880s black marble and golden bronze table clock. The

Category

Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique Tower Clockwork, 1880
Antique Tower Clockwork, 1880

Antique Tower Clockwork, 1880

Located in Den Haag, NL

Antique tower clockwork. Mounted on a steel frame. A very nice antique 19th century tower clock

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Victorian More Clocks

Materials

Brass

French Baroque Standing Clock Malachite Gilt
French Baroque Standing Clock Malachite Gilt

French Baroque Standing Clock Malachite Gilt

Located in Potters Bar, GB

You are viewing an incredible malachite and ormolu clock Large clock stands on the malachite stand

Category

Vintage 1980s Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

French Baroque Standing Clock Malachite Gilt
French Baroque Standing Clock Malachite Gilt

French Baroque Standing Clock Malachite Gilt

Located in Potters Bar, GB

You are viewing an incredible malachite and ormolu clock Large clock stands on the malachite stand

Category

Vintage 1980s French Provincial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Malachite

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Black Antique Clocks For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of black antique clocks available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and stone, all black antique clocks available were constructed with great care. Black antique clocks have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Black antique clocks are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian, Art Nouveau and Empire styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made black antique clocks over the years, but those made by Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, Bradley & Hubbard and C. Maniere are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Black Antique Clocks?

Prices for black antique clocks start at $186 and top out at $40,000 with the average selling for $2,685.

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 Black Antique Clocks
  • 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 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 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Franz Anton Ketterer is believed to be the German clockmaker who invented the cuckoo clock, and he is also one of the founding fathers of the Black Forest clockmaking. Today there are many cuckoo clocks, but to be deemed an authentic Black Forest cuckoo is an honor that is bestowed to only those clocks where every essential part is handmade exclusively in the Black Forest region of Germany. Shop a collection of cuckoo 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.