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Chelsea Chinoiserie Japanned Desk Clock, Boston, c. 1925
By Chelsea Clock
Located in Atlanta, GA
Square easel-back desk clock with japanned and gilt-lacquered metal case, the matte black ground
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Early 20th Century American Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Shreve Crump & Low Boston Chinoiserie Decorated Tole Mantel Clock - Swiss Mov't
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swiss, retailed by Shreve Crump & Low Boston circa 1900. Edwardian mantel clock housed in a bell
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Early 20th Century Swiss Chinoiserie Mantel Clocks

Materials

Metal, Brass, Steel

American Mahogany and Églomisé Banjo Clock, E. Howard, Boston # 5, Circa 1860
Located in Charleston, SC
brass pendulum. Clock is in working condition with no issues. Signed by E. Howard and Co. Boston # 5
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Antique 1860s American American Empire Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

French Egyptian Revival Patinated Bronze and Marble Mantle Clock
By Bigelow Kennard & Co.
Located in Bronx, NY
with gilt egg-and-dart border, gilt hands and mounts, clock face engraved BIGELOW KENNARD & CO. BOSTON
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Antique Late 19th Century American Egyptian Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble

Antique Jade and Silvered Bronze Mantel Clock Retailed by Yamanaka & Co.
Located in New York, US
YAMANAKA / BRONZE. Movement marked CHELSEA CLOCK CO. BOSTON Yamanaka & Company was one of the most
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Mantel Clocks

Materials

Jade, Metal

Sienna Marble, Gilt and Patinated Bronze Mantle Clock, Edward F. Caldwell
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. movement signed: CHELSEA CLOCK CO. BOSTON U.S.A Clock back plate signed: E.F. Caldwell & Co. New York
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Antique Late 19th Century Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Antique Georgian Long Case Grandfather Clock Higgs & Evans London Spanish Market
By Robert and Peter Higgs of London
Located in Portland, OR
Museum in South Kensington, a tall case clock in the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, several clocks in the
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Antique 1770s English George III Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Ormolu

GORHAM 1900 Large Liquor Flask In Clear Glass, Hammered .925 Sterling & Leather
By Bigelow Kennard & Co., Gorham
Located in Miami, FL
significance persist in antiques and collectibles, particularly Boston-area clocks and silverware. Country
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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

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Boston Tall Clock by S. Curtis
Located in Wells, ME
. CURTIS, CLOCK DIAL MANUFACTURER, BOSTON.” The arched bonnet is surmounted by the original pierced
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Antique 19th Century American Federal Clocks

Boston Tall Clock by S. Curtis
Boston Tall Clock by S. Curtis
H 96.5 in W 19.5 in D 9 in
19th C. Boston MA Federal Eglomise' Banjo Clock
Located in Woodbury, CT
A very fine presentation banjo clock by Boston Clockmaker Henry W. Loring with gilt rope molded
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Antique 19th Century American Wall Clocks

Federal / Classical Lyre Form Banjo Clock, Boston, circa 1810
Located in Providence, RI
Willard, Sawin, etc. A closely related and also unsigned Boston lyre banjo clock is illustrated in
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Antique 1810s American American Classical Wall Clocks

Materials

Giltwood, Glass, Mahogany

Old Mr. Boston Whiskey Advertising Clock
Located in Fulton, CA
A 1930s store advertising clock for Old Mr. Boston liquors. Original painted metal finish, dated
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Vintage 1930s American Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

Tiffany Studios and Tiffany & Co. Mantel Clock
By Chelsea Clock, Tiffany Studios, Tiffany & Co.
Located in Lenox, MA
" Case marked: "Tiffany Studios / New York / 1870" Movement Marked: "Chelsea Clock Co. / Boston / U.S.A
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Early 20th Century Mantel Clocks

Materials

Metal, Bronze

A Chelsea ship's Bell Clock by Grogan of Pittsburgh
Located in NYC, NY
An all brass Chelsea Admiral's Ship's Bell clock by the Boston Clock Company and marketed by the
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Early 20th Century American Clocks

Double Sided Train Station Clock, c. 1940s, Boston
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful double-sided illuminated railway station clock from Boston, USA, c. 1940. Each side can
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Vintage 1940s American Industrial Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal

Antique Egyptian Revival Slate Mantle Clock, Bigelow Kennard Boston, 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Egyptian Revival mantel clock retailed by Bigelow, Kennard & Co., Boston offers
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Antique 19th Century French Egyptian Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

Slate

20th Century Mahogany Wood & Brass Chelsea Ship-Strike Bell Clock
By Chelsea Clock
Located in Tarry Town, NY
by the renowned Chelsea Clock Company, Boston, USA, circa 1970. Designed in the period style, this
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Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Estate American "Chelsea Company, Boston" Ships Wheel Clock on Stand, Circa 1960
Located in New Orleans, LA
Estate American "Chelsea Company, Boston" ship's wheel clock on stand, circa 1960's.
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Mid-20th Century American Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

Chelsea Submarine clock
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice vintage Submarine Clock made by the Chelsea Clock co of Boston, Ma. These are early vintage
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Vintage 1930s American Clocks

Materials

Steel

Chelsea Submarine clock
Chelsea Submarine clock
H 3 in Dm 8.25 in
US Army Military Clock
Located in Culver City, CA
From the message center, manufactured by Chelsea Clock Company, Boston
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Early 20th Century Clocks

Materials

Metal

American Federal Period Banjo Clock
Located in Essex, MA
Period Boston Federal Presentation Banjo Clock with original works. Patriotic Glass Eglomise
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Antique 19th Century Clocks

Exceptional Smith Patterson & Co Boston Mahogany Tall Clock with Moon Phase Dial
By Smith Patterson & Co
Located in Milford, NH
An exceptional mahogany tall case clock with single tubular chime, along with a ribbon carved
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Early 20th Century American Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass

Antique Ebonised Gilt Bronze Chiming Mantel Clock c1860
Located in London, GB
sequence was incorporated into a tower clock mechanism by the E. Howard & Co., Boston, MA. The clock and
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Clocks

Silvered Bronze-Mounted Chinese Spinach Jade Portico Mantle Clock, Yamanaka & Co
Located in New York, NY
movement stamped 'Chelsea Clock CO. or Boston U.S.A.' and numbered '95544.'.
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Early 20th Century American Clocks

Materials

Jade, Silver

Large 19th Century Mahogany Bracket Clock
By Bigelow Kennard & Co.
Located in Lambertville, NJ
are French made. The clock was retailed by Bigelow and Kennard of Boston. The clock has a strong
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Antique Late 19th Century European Edwardian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

19th century Chelsea clock for E.F. Caldwell N.Y. w/ Paw feet
Located in Palm Springs, CA
end Clock make Chelsea co. of Boston. This clock is mounted in a very decorative case with paw feet
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Antique 19th Century American Clocks

Materials

Brass

American Large Chrome Plated Timepiece Ship's Clock
Located in London, GB
, Boston, USA. Founded in 1897, Chelsea Clock Company is one of the oldest and largest clock manufacturers
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wall Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Brazilian Lapis Lazuli Mantel Clock in Chinese Motif, Signed Caldwell
Located in Milford, NH
plinth, signed E.F. Caldwell & Co, New York. The movement is signed Chelsea Clock Co, Boston, USA
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Early 20th Century American Mantel Clocks

Materials

Lapis Lazuli

Antique Brass Inlaid Goncalo Alves Musical Boardroom Clock, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
), this chime sequence was incorporated into a tower clock mechanism by the E. Howard & Co., Boston, MA
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Antique 1880s More Clocks

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Antique Brass Inlaid Goncalo Alves Musical Boardroom Clock, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
the E. Howard & Co., Boston, MA. The clock and chime in Trinity's steeple base was dedicated in
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Antique 1890s More Clocks

Materials

Brass

Antique American Simon Willard & Son 8 Day Banjo Clock Patent Timepiece 1825
Located in Portland, OR
Rare antique American Simon Willard & Son Mahogany Patent Timepiece or "Banjo" Clock, Boston
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Antique 1820s American Federal Wall Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Edward F. Caldwell, An Extremely Fine and Rare Ormolu-Mounted Malachite Clock
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Queens, NY
surrounded by extremely fine ormolu. The clock works are by Chelsea Clock Co. Boston, USA. Very good
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Early 20th Century American Mantel Clocks

Materials

Malachite, Bronze, Ormolu

E.F. Caldwell Veined Black Marble and Dore Bronze Mounted Sphinx Legged Clock
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
., Boston USA', and numbered, '19057'. The clock is raised on an original fabric covered wooden base which
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Antique Early 1900s American Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique Inlaid Grandfather Clock Chiming on Eight Bells and Gong
Located in London, GB
), this chime sequence was incorporated into a tower clock mechanism by the E. Howard & Co., Boston, MA
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Antique Late 19th Century English More Furniture and Collectibles

Bigelow Kennard & Co of Boston Mantel Clock
By Bigelow Kennard & Co.
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Bigelow Kennard & Co of Boston mantel clock.
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Antique 19th Century American Mantel Clocks

Bigelow Kennard & Co of Boston Mantel Clock
Bigelow Kennard & Co of Boston Mantel Clock
H 16.75 in W 11.5 in D 6.75 in
Banjo Clock, Sig. Aaron Willard, Boston First Half of the 19th Century
By Aaron Willard
Located in Greding, DE
gold-patinated cone. Signed Aaron Willard (1757-1844) and inscribed Boston on the enamel clock face.
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Antique Early 19th Century American Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Antique Ormolu-Mounted Ebonized Gilt Bronze Chiming Bracket Clock, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
incorporated into a tower clock mechanism by the E. Howard & Co., Boston, MA. The clock and chime in Trinity's
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Antique 1850s More Clocks

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Antique Ormolu Mounted Oak Gilt Bronze Chiming Bracket Clock 19th Century
Located in London, GB
), this chime sequence was incorporated into a tower clock mechanism by the E. Howard & Co., Boston, MA
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Antique 1850s More Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Longcase Clock Chiming on Bells
Located in London, GB
the E. Howard & Co., Boston, MA. The clock and chime in Trinity's steeple base was dedicated in
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Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Grandfather Clocks and Longc...

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Longcase Clock Chiming on Bells
19th Century Longcase Clock Chiming on Bells
H 90.56 in W 19.69 in D 10.63 in
Antique Old Mr. Boston Fine Liquors Advertising Flask Clock Trade Sign
Located in San Diego, CA
Antique Mr. Boston Fin Liquors advertising clock trade sign. In the shape of a flask and dates from
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Vintage 1930s More Furniture and Collectibles

Circa 1875 Carriage Clock Shreve Grump & Lowe Boston
Located in San Francisco, CA
Circa 1875 Carriage Clock Shreve Grump & Lowe Boston in running order 7'' high with the
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Antique 19th Century American Clocks

Materials

Brass

A Federal Gilt Banjo Clock, Aaron Willard, Boston, c. 1820
By Aaron Willard
Located in Providence, RI
This clock has its original reverse paintings showing a dynamic naval battle, above a banner
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Antique 1820s American Federal Clocks

Materials

Giltwood, Glass

Tiffany & Co. Mantle Clock
Located in Bronx, NY
., Boston U.S.A. The clock has a hair spring movement & a mahogany under panel.
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Early 20th Century American Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany & Co. Mantle Clock
Tiffany & Co. Mantle Clock
H 11.5 in W 20.5 in D 5.5 in
Rare Boston School Box-Lyre Timepiece with Eglomisé Panel
Located in Sharon, MA
This classical interpretation of the banjo clock is fashioned in the form of a lyre, an emblem
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20th Century American Clocks

Marble Clock by E. Howard.
Located in Wells, ME
A graceful white marble wall clock made by E. Howard & Co. Boston. The well proportioned clock face
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Antique 19th Century Wall Clocks

Materials

Glass

Marble Clock by E. Howard.
Marble Clock by E. Howard.
H 30 in W 14.5 in D 4.5 in
Boston Queen Anne Japanned Lowboy
By Shop of Thomas Johnston
Located in Woodbury, CT
. Johnston established his reputation Japanning tall case clocks in Boston. Provenance: the estate of the
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Lowboys

Materials

Lacquer

Boston Queen Anne Japanned Lowboy
Boston Queen Anne Japanned Lowboy
H 29.5 in W 43 in D 22 in
Chelsea U.S. Navy Clock, circa 1942
By Chelsea Clock
Located in Essex, MA
A graphic, Chelsea U.S. Navy Mark one deck clock, Boston, circa 1942, No. 41707, with a 6 inch
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Vintage 1940s American Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal

Federal or Classical Style Gilt Girandole in Bridal Case, Stennes, MA
By Elmer O. Stennes
Located in Providence, RI
alterations or repairs. The movement is the original (engraved “Eastman Clock Company, Boston”), as is the
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20th Century American American Classical Clocks

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Boston Clock For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the boston clock you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, glass and metal, every boston clock was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the boston clock you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each boston clock bearing Neoclassical hallmarks is very popular. Bigelow Kennard & Co., Samuel Thaxter and Smith Patterson & Co each produced at least one beautiful boston clock that is worth considering.

How Much is a Boston Clock?

A boston clock can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,200, while the lowest priced sells for $1,200 and the highest can go for as much as $39,500.

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.