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Brass Skeleton Clock

Victorian Brass Skeleton Clock
Victorian Brass Skeleton Clock

Victorian Brass Skeleton Clock

$6,630

H 15.75 in W 9 in D 6 in

Victorian Brass Skeleton Clock

Located in Woodbury, CT

Victorian brass skeleton clock by J. Smart, Islington. The clock features pierced tapered pylon

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

24K English Style Double Compound Rocking Pendulum 8 Day Brass Skeleton Clock
24K English Style Double Compound Rocking Pendulum 8 Day Brass Skeleton Clock

24K English Style Double Compound Rocking Pendulum 8 Day Brass Skeleton Clock

Located in Danville, CA

24K open work brass skeleton clock. This clock sits on a black base and protected by a tall oval glass

Category

Late 20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

24K Animated Owl Blinking Eyes & Flapping Wings Brass Skeleton Clock
24K Animated Owl Blinking Eyes & Flapping Wings Brass Skeleton Clock

24K Animated Owl Blinking Eyes & Flapping Wings Brass Skeleton Clock

Located in Danville, CA

Animated Gilt Brass Owl Grasshopper Escapement 8 Day Fusee Skeleton Mantle Clock Here we are

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Late 20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

English Brass & Polished Steel Skeleton Clock Under Glass Dome T. Mapple C 1850
English Brass & Polished Steel Skeleton Clock Under Glass Dome T. Mapple C 1850

English Brass & Polished Steel Skeleton Clock Under Glass Dome T. Mapple C 1850

By T. Mapple

Located in Charleston, SC

English brass skeleton clock under original glass dome with a polished steel roman numeral dial

Category

Antique 1850s English Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Steel

English Brass and Polished Steel Skeleton Clock Under Glass Dome Webber, C. 1870
English Brass and Polished Steel Skeleton Clock Under Glass Dome Webber, C. 1870

English Brass and Polished Steel Skeleton Clock Under Glass Dome Webber, C. 1870

By Webber

Located in Charleston, SC

English brass skeleton clock under original glass dome with a polished steel roman numeral dial

Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Steel

French Empire skeleton clock, fire-gilded, engraved bronze
French Empire skeleton clock, fire-gilded, engraved bronze

French Empire skeleton clock, fire-gilded, engraved bronze

Located in Berlin, DE

skeleton clock with enameled chapter ring and openwork movement. Roman numerals for the hours and outer

Category

Antique 1790s Empire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Gold Plate

French Directoire Bronze Skeleton Clock
French Directoire Bronze Skeleton Clock

French Directoire Bronze Skeleton Clock

$14,293

H 16.54 in W 4.73 in D 11.82 in

French Directoire Bronze Skeleton Clock

Located in Rome, IT

Extremely fine quality Directoire/Empire gilt bronze mounted gilt brass skeleton clock with

Category

Antique 1790s French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

French Skeleton Mantel Clock
French Skeleton Mantel Clock

French Skeleton Mantel Clock

$3,089

H 18.5 in W 11.5 in D 6.5 in

French Skeleton Mantel Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

French Skeleton clock with Gothic style brass frame standing on a marquetry inlaid rosewood base

Category

Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Antique Skeleton Clock, France, circa 1900
Antique Skeleton Clock, France, circa 1900

Antique Skeleton Clock, France, circa 1900

$6,600

H 20 in W 13.1 in D 8.1 in

Antique Skeleton Clock, France, circa 1900

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Antique skeleton clock, France, circa 1900.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Wall Clocks

Materials

Marble, Brass

1980s Seiko Quartz Skeleton Desk Clock in Brass
1980s Seiko Quartz Skeleton Desk Clock in Brass

1980s Seiko Quartz Skeleton Desk Clock in Brass

By Seiko

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1980s Modern Seiko Skeleton Quartz Desk Clock in Brass 9 h x 7 w x 1.75 d Preowned unrestored

Category

Vintage 1980s Japanese Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

24K Brass Double Scissor Pendulum Porcelain Dial Skeleton Clock
24K Brass Double Scissor Pendulum Porcelain Dial Skeleton Clock

24K Brass Double Scissor Pendulum Porcelain Dial Skeleton Clock

Located in Danville, CA

24K Brass Double Scissor Pendulum Porcelain Dial Skeleton Clock Here is an excellent double

Category

Late 20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Georgian Chain Fusee Skeleton Clock by Jones, Strand
Georgian Chain Fusee Skeleton Clock by Jones, Strand

Georgian Chain Fusee Skeleton Clock by Jones, Strand

Located in Norwich, GB

Georgian Skeleton Clock by Jones, The Strand, London Georgian skeleton clock standing on an

Category

Antique 1820s English Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Jaeger LeCoultre Inline Skeleton Clock
Jaeger LeCoultre Inline Skeleton Clock

Jaeger LeCoultre Inline Skeleton Clock

$3,871

H 4.73 in W 5.12 in D 1.97 in

Jaeger LeCoultre Inline Skeleton Clock

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in Amersham, GB

A stylish Jaeger-LeCoultre skeleton timepiece with a gilded 16 jewel inline or ‘baguette’ movement

Category

1990s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Jaeger LeCoultre Inline Skeleton Clock
Jaeger LeCoultre Inline Skeleton Clock

Jaeger LeCoultre Inline Skeleton Clock

$3,212

H 7.49 in W 6.5 in D 1.58 in

Jaeger LeCoultre Inline Skeleton Clock

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in Amersham, GB

A stylish Jaeger-LeCoultre skeleton timepiece with a gilded 16 jewel inline or ‘baguette’ movement

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Brass

Early Victorian English Skeleton Clock by Joseph Watson & Son, Cambridge
Early Victorian English Skeleton Clock by Joseph Watson & Son, Cambridge

Early Victorian English Skeleton Clock by Joseph Watson & Son, Cambridge

Located in Norwich, GB

Early Victorian Skeleton Clock by Joseph Watson & Son, Cambridge Eight day chain fusee movement

Category

Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

William IV Double Fusee Skeleton Clock by A. Stewart, London
William IV Double Fusee Skeleton Clock by A. Stewart, London

William IV Double Fusee Skeleton Clock by A. Stewart, London

Located in Norwich, GB

A William IV Skeleton clock of fine quality with two massive scroll plates sitting on rectangular

Category

Antique 1830s English William IV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

A very fine mid Victorian skeleton clock by Johnston of London
A very fine mid Victorian skeleton clock by Johnston of London

A very fine mid Victorian skeleton clock by Johnston of London

By John Johnston

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A very fine mid Victorian skeleton clock by Johnston of London, of large rectangular form

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Jaeger-LeCoultre Mid Century Brass and Lucite Inline Skeleton Clock No. 420
Jaeger-LeCoultre Mid Century Brass and Lucite Inline Skeleton Clock No. 420

Jaeger-LeCoultre Mid Century Brass and Lucite Inline Skeleton Clock No. 420

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in London, GB

A stunning lucite and brass Jaeger LeCoultre Inline Skeleton Clock, with a clean minimalistic

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

French 18th Century Skeleton Clock by Charles Voisin
French 18th Century Skeleton Clock by Charles Voisin

French 18th Century Skeleton Clock by Charles Voisin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

French 18th century Skeleton clock with oval glass panel by Charles Voisin.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Antique French Gothic Revival Skeleton Clock by J. Silvani, Paris, w. Glass Dome
Antique French Gothic Revival Skeleton Clock by J. Silvani, Paris, w. Glass Dome

Antique French Gothic Revival Skeleton Clock by J. Silvani, Paris, w. Glass Dome

Located in Lisse, NL

particularly striking example of the Gothic Revival, this French skeleton clock by Silvani, Paris, has the kind

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Bronze

English Rose Window Skeleton Clock by Evans of Handsworth
English Rose Window Skeleton Clock by Evans of Handsworth

English Rose Window Skeleton Clock by Evans of Handsworth

By William F. Evans of Handsworth

Located in New Orleans, LA

English Rose Window Skeleton Clock Evans of Handsworth Circa 1885 This exceptional skeleton clock

Category

Antique 19th Century English Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

24K Harrison Style Grasshopper Escapement Double Pendulum Skeleton Sea Clock
24K Harrison Style Grasshopper Escapement Double Pendulum Skeleton Sea Clock

24K Harrison Style Grasshopper Escapement Double Pendulum Skeleton Sea Clock

Located in Danville, CA

24K Harrison Style Grasshopper Escapement Double Pendulum Skeleton Sea Clock Here we are offering

Category

Late 20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Large English Style Cathedral Crown Escapement Fusee Striking Skeleton Clock
Large English Style Cathedral Crown Escapement Fusee Striking Skeleton Clock

Large English Style Cathedral Crown Escapement Fusee Striking Skeleton Clock

Located in Danville, CA

Large English Style Cathedral Crown Escapement Fusee Striking Skeleton Clock Here is a very nice

Category

Late 20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

24K Gold Plated Pinwheel Moon Dial Calendar Fusee Chain Skeleton Clock
24K Gold Plated Pinwheel Moon Dial Calendar Fusee Chain Skeleton Clock

24K Gold Plated Pinwheel Moon Dial Calendar Fusee Chain Skeleton Clock

Located in Danville, CA

24K Brass Pinwheel Moon Dial Calendar Fusee Chain Skeleton Clock with Front Door Here we are

Category

Late 20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Fabulous 24K Astro Porcelain Dial 8 Day Fusee Chain Skeleton Clock
Fabulous 24K Astro Porcelain Dial 8 Day Fusee Chain Skeleton Clock

Fabulous 24K Astro Porcelain Dial 8 Day Fusee Chain Skeleton Clock

Located in Danville, CA

nice looking 24K plated large skeleton clock, housed inside a brass frame glass case. It has a front

Category

Late 20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

English Late 19th Century Skeleton Clock with Oval Glass Dome
English Late 19th Century Skeleton Clock with Oval Glass Dome

English Late 19th Century Skeleton Clock with Oval Glass Dome

Located in Los Angeles, CA

English Late 19th Century Skeleton Clock Protected by a Glass Dome.

Category

Antique 1890s English Other Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

French Style Conical Pendulum Rotary Flying Ball Fusee Noiseless Skeleton Clock
French Style Conical Pendulum Rotary Flying Ball Fusee Noiseless Skeleton Clock

French Style Conical Pendulum Rotary Flying Ball Fusee Noiseless Skeleton Clock

Located in Danville, CA

French Style Conical Pendulum Rotary Flying Ball Fusee Moon Dial Skeleton Clock Offered for sale

Category

Late 20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

French Style Flying Ball Pendulum Annular Porcelain Dial Fusee Skeleton Clock
French Style Flying Ball Pendulum Annular Porcelain Dial Fusee Skeleton Clock

French Style Flying Ball Pendulum Annular Porcelain Dial Fusee Skeleton Clock

Located in Danville, CA

French Style Flying Ball Pendulum Annular Porcelain Dial Fusee Skeleton Clock Here we are offering

Category

Late 20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Large 19th Century Gilt Skeleton Clock attributed to Evans of Handsworth
Large 19th Century Gilt Skeleton Clock attributed to Evans of Handsworth

Large 19th Century Gilt Skeleton Clock attributed to Evans of Handsworth

By William F. Evans of Handsworth

Located in London, GB

gilt brass frame of the skeleton clock after the design of the famous York Minster, the clock with a

Category

Antique 19th Century English Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

A Mid-Century Swiss Inline Skeleton Timepiece
A Mid-Century Swiss Inline Skeleton Timepiece

A Mid-Century Swiss Inline Skeleton Timepiece

$2,883

H 6.5 in W 4.73 in D 1.78 in

A Mid-Century Swiss Inline Skeleton Timepiece

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in Amersham, GB

A very stylish mid-century skeleton timepiece with a gilded jeweled inline or ‘baguette’ movement

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Steel

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Big Ben Brass Skeleton Clock
Big Ben Brass Skeleton Clock

Big Ben Brass Skeleton Clock

Unavailable

H 11.82 in Dm 7.88 in

Big Ben Brass Skeleton Clock

Located in Paradise Point, Queensland

Big ben brass skeleton clock in a glass dome, chimes on hours, the glass dome measures: 20 x 30cm

Category

1990s German Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

19th Century Brass Skeleton Clock
19th Century Brass Skeleton Clock

19th Century Brass Skeleton Clock

Unavailable

H 19.69 in W 11.82 in D 7.88 in

19th Century Brass Skeleton Clock

By John Lloyd Brecon

Located in Wendover, GB

Eight day 19th century double fusee brass skeleton clock with pull repeat under a glass dome on

Category

Antique 1830s British Victorian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Early Victorian Brass Skeleton Clock
Early Victorian Brass Skeleton Clock

Early Victorian Brass Skeleton Clock

Unavailable

H 14.5 in W 11 in D 6.5 in

Early Victorian Brass Skeleton Clock

By Dell Bristol

Located in Norwich, Norfolk

Fine early Victorian brass skeleton clock. Steeple shaped thick brass plates with six tapered

Category

Antique 1840s English Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

19th Century Skeleton Clock
19th Century Skeleton Clock

19th Century Skeleton Clock

Unavailable

H 17.9 in W 9.8 in D 7.3 in

19th Century Skeleton Clock

Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB

19th century skeleton clock A mid-19th century polished brass skeleton clock and glass dome. The

Category

Antique 1840s British Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

An English Brass Lyre-shaped Skeleton Clock, Dent's, Circa 1850
An English Brass Lyre-shaped Skeleton Clock, Dent's, Circa 1850

An English Brass Lyre-shaped Skeleton Clock, Dent's, Circa 1850

Located in Amsterdam, NL

bun feet with glass dome. In both 'Skeleton Clocks' by Royer-Collard (p. 148) and 'British Skeleton

Category

Antique 19th Century British Clocks

Materials

Brass

French Directoire Brass and Black Marble Skeleton Mantel Clock circa 1795
French Directoire Brass and Black Marble Skeleton Mantel Clock circa 1795

French Directoire Brass and Black Marble Skeleton Mantel Clock circa 1795

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A Rare French Directoire Ormolu-Mounted Brass and Black Marble Skeleton Mantel Clock circa 1795. A

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Directoire Clocks

Materials

Marble, Brass, Ormolu

Victorian Double Fusee Skeleton Clock by Greenhalgh, Manchester
Victorian Double Fusee Skeleton Clock by Greenhalgh, Manchester

Victorian Double Fusee Skeleton Clock by Greenhalgh, Manchester

By Greenhalgh

Located in Norwich, Norfolk

A fine Victorian striking skeleton clock. Scroll brass frame with heavy plates and six turned

Category

Antique 1850s English Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Skeleton Clock, Single Chain Fusee Movement
19th Century English Skeleton Clock, Single Chain Fusee Movement

19th Century English Skeleton Clock, Single Chain Fusee Movement

Located in Varese, Lombardia

Beautiful skeleton clock, functionally perfect but we always recommend a complete overhaul by an

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Steel

Empire-Period Astronomical Skeleton Clock with Quarter-Strike on Three Bells
Empire-Period Astronomical Skeleton Clock with Quarter-Strike on Three Bells

Empire-Period Astronomical Skeleton Clock with Quarter-Strike on Three Bells

By Baguellin

Located in Braine-le-Chateau, BE

Empire-period astronomical skeleton clock with quarter strike on three bells, signed Baguellin à

Category

Antique 1810s French First Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Brass, Enamel, Ormolu

A French 'grande Exhibition' Skeleton Timepiece With Alarm, Mid 19th Century
A French 'grande Exhibition' Skeleton Timepiece With Alarm, Mid 19th Century

A French 'grande Exhibition' Skeleton Timepiece With Alarm, Mid 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A French 'Grande Exhibition' skeleton timepiece, with a 6-cm. enamel chapter ring with Roman

Category

Antique 19th Century French Clocks

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Victorian Brass Skeleton Clock
Victorian Brass Skeleton Clock

Victorian Brass Skeleton Clock

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H 22.5 in W 14.5 in

Victorian Brass Skeleton Clock

Located in New Orleans, LA

This astounding Victorian skeleton clock is a stellar example of the best in English clock making

Category

Antique 19th Century English Clocks

victorian brass skeleton clock antique
victorian brass skeleton clock antique

victorian brass skeleton clock antique

By G. None

Located in Bronx, NY

This quaint vintage timepiece is designed with a brass body decorated with three white enamel dials

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Skeleton Clock By James Condliff
Skeleton Clock By James Condliff

Skeleton Clock By James Condliff

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H 14.38 in W 11 in D 6 in

Skeleton Clock By James Condliff

Located in New Orleans, LA

are known to exist today. This brass skeleton clock belongs to Condliff's third series and was

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

York Minster Cathedral Skeleton Clock
York Minster Cathedral Skeleton Clock

York Minster Cathedral Skeleton Clock

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H 19 in W 17 in D 9 in

York Minster Cathedral Skeleton Clock

Located in New Orleans, LA

skeleton clock is a wonderful specimen of English clockmaking attributed to J. Smith & Sons of Clerkenwell

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Brighton Pavilion Skeleton Clock by Smiths of Clerkenwell
Brighton Pavilion Skeleton Clock by Smiths of Clerkenwell

Brighton Pavilion Skeleton Clock by Smiths of Clerkenwell

Located in New Orleans, LA

Brighton Pavilion, this Victorian brass skeleton clock is a wonderful example of exceptional English

Category

Antique 19th Century English Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Sir Walter Scott Memorial Skeleton Clock
Sir Walter Scott Memorial Skeleton Clock

Sir Walter Scott Memorial Skeleton Clock

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H 26.5 in W 16.13 in D 11.88 in

Sir Walter Scott Memorial Skeleton Clock

Located in New Orleans, LA

Victorian brass skeleton clock is a wonderful specimen of English clockmaking. The clock keeps the time with

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

French Celestial Skeleton Clock
French Celestial Skeleton Clock

French Celestial Skeleton Clock

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H 23 in W 16.75 in D 5.5 in

French Celestial Skeleton Clock

Located in New Orleans, LA

This Louis-Philippe-era skeleton clock is a fine example of mid-19th century clock making. Retailed

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Steel, Zinc

French Celestial Skeleton Clock
French Celestial Skeleton Clock

French Celestial Skeleton Clock

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H 26.5 in W 18.5 in D 10 in

French Celestial Skeleton Clock

Located in New Orleans, LA

This Louis-Philippe-era skeleton clock is a fine example of mid-19th century clockmaking. Retailed

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Steel, Zinc

Jaeger LeCoultre Brass and Glass Skeleton Mantel Clock
Jaeger LeCoultre Brass and Glass Skeleton Mantel Clock

Jaeger LeCoultre Brass and Glass Skeleton Mantel Clock

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in London, GB

A stylish brass and glass mantel clock by Jaeger LeCoultre, with a floating Baguette movement set

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Mid-Century Modern Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

French Miniature 'Exhibition' Style Skeleton Clock
French Miniature 'Exhibition' Style Skeleton Clock

French Miniature 'Exhibition' Style Skeleton Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

French miniature ‘Exhibition’ style skeleton clock with alarm. Beautifully engraved frame

Category

Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Jaeger LeCoultre Mid-Century Skeleton Clock
Jaeger LeCoultre Mid-Century Skeleton Clock

Jaeger LeCoultre Mid-Century Skeleton Clock

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H 8 in W 6.25 in D 1.5 in

Jaeger LeCoultre Mid-Century Skeleton Clock

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in London, GB

stylish ascetic to the clock. Made with gilt brass and lucite, the beauty of these skeleton clocks is

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

James Condliff Skeleton Table Regulator Clock
James Condliff Skeleton Table Regulator Clock

James Condliff Skeleton Table Regulator Clock

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H 17 in W 13.5 in D 7.5 in

James Condliff Skeleton Table Regulator Clock

Located in New Orleans, LA

A horologic masterpiece of precision and beauty, this Victorian-era skeleton clock is an

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Jaeger LeCoultre Mid Century Brass and Glass Skeleton Clock No. 508
Jaeger LeCoultre Mid Century Brass and Glass Skeleton Clock No. 508

Jaeger LeCoultre Mid Century Brass and Glass Skeleton Clock No. 508

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in London, GB

A beautiful brass and glass mantel clock by Jaeger LeCoultre, with a floating Baguette movement set

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Arabesque Skeleton Clock by Evans of Handsworth
Arabesque Skeleton Clock by Evans of Handsworth

Arabesque Skeleton Clock by Evans of Handsworth

By William F. Evans of Handsworth

Located in New Orleans, LA

This incredible brass arabesque skeleton clock is an outstanding example by the preeminent English

Category

Antique 19th Century English Industrial Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Jaeger LeCoultre Mid Century Skeleton Mantel Clock
Jaeger LeCoultre Mid Century Skeleton Mantel Clock

Jaeger LeCoultre Mid Century Skeleton Mantel Clock

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

A Skeletonised mantel clock by Jaeger LeCoultre. Floating Baguette movement set in a rectangular

Category

Antique 19th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

English Arabesque Skeleton Clock by Evans of Handsworth
English Arabesque Skeleton Clock by Evans of Handsworth

English Arabesque Skeleton Clock by Evans of Handsworth

By William F. Evans of Handsworth

Located in New Orleans, LA

This incredible arabesque skeleton clock is a stellar example by the preeminent English firm of

Category

Antique 19th Century English Other Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

English Arabesque Skeleton Clock by Evans of Handsworth
English Arabesque Skeleton Clock by Evans of Handsworth

English Arabesque Skeleton Clock by Evans of Handsworth

By William F. Evans of Handsworth

Located in New Orleans, LA

This exceptional arabesque skeleton clock is a stellar example of English clockmaking from the

Category

Antique 19th Century English Other Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

St. James Palace Skeleton Clock by Evans of Handsworth
St. James Palace Skeleton Clock by Evans of Handsworth

St. James Palace Skeleton Clock by Evans of Handsworth

By William F. Evans of Handsworth

Located in New Orleans, LA

Depicting St. James Palace in London, this remarkable two-train fusée architectural skeleton clock

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Victorian Double Fusee Skeleton Clock by John Greenhalgh, Manchester
Victorian Double Fusee Skeleton Clock by John Greenhalgh, Manchester

Victorian Double Fusee Skeleton Clock by John Greenhalgh, Manchester

By Greenhalgh

Located in Norwich, GB

A fine Victorian striking skeleton clock. Scroll brass frame with heavy plates and six turned

Category

Antique 1850s English Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

English Skeleton Clock by J. Smith & Sons of Clerkenwell
English Skeleton Clock by J. Smith & Sons of Clerkenwell

English Skeleton Clock by J. Smith & Sons of Clerkenwell

Located in New Orleans, LA

This exceptional two-train English skeleton clock was crafted by the celebrated clockmakers J

Category

Antique 19th Century English Gothic Mantel Clocks

Materials

Metal, Brass

A Miniature Skeleton Alarm Clock by Victor Athanase Pierret
A Miniature Skeleton Alarm Clock by Victor Athanase Pierret

A Miniature Skeleton Alarm Clock by Victor Athanase Pierret

By Victor Athanase Pierret

Located in Amersham, GB

A miniature French skeleton alarm clock with silk suspension dating from the mid 19th century, with

Category

Antique 1850s French Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Steel

LeCoultre Mid-Century 16-Jewel, Eight-Day Movement Skeleton Clock
LeCoultre Mid-Century 16-Jewel, Eight-Day Movement Skeleton Clock

LeCoultre Mid-Century 16-Jewel, Eight-Day Movement Skeleton Clock

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in San Francisco, CA

A stylish Mid-Century LeCoultre 16 jewel eight day movement skeleton clock, circa 1965. Labeled on

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Seiko Lucite Pyramid Design Skeleton Mantel or Desk Clock Postmodern
Seiko Lucite Pyramid Design Skeleton Mantel or Desk Clock Postmodern

Seiko Lucite Pyramid Design Skeleton Mantel or Desk Clock Postmodern

By Seiko

Located in San Diego, CA

Great design pyramid shape mantel clock, made by the Japanese manufacturer Seiko in great cosmetic

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Viennese Biedermeier Skeleton Anniversary Clock With Musical Movement, Ca. 1840
Viennese Biedermeier Skeleton Anniversary Clock With Musical Movement, Ca. 1840

Viennese Biedermeier Skeleton Anniversary Clock With Musical Movement, Ca. 1840

By Viennese Manufactory

Located in Vienna, AT

brass fittings with floral decoration on the front, the top of the base edged with brass in relief, with

Category

Antique 1840s Austrian Biedermeier Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Royal Pavilion Skeleton Clock by Smith & Sons
Royal Pavilion Skeleton Clock by Smith & Sons

Royal Pavilion Skeleton Clock by Smith & Sons

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H 24.75 in W 19.5 in D 11 in

Royal Pavilion Skeleton Clock by Smith & Sons

Located in New Orleans, LA

-inspired design of the present clock is composed of a hand-crafted bronze and brass skeleton frame in the

Category

Antique 19th Century English Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Three-Train Skeleton Clock by John McConnell
Three-Train Skeleton Clock by John McConnell

Three-Train Skeleton Clock by John McConnell

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H 28.75 in W 18 in D 12 in

Three-Train Skeleton Clock by John McConnell

Located in New Orleans, LA

Three-Train Skeleton Clock John McConnell Circa 1890 One of the most sought-after and elusive of

Category

Antique 19th Century European Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Brass

Jaeger LeCoultre Skeleton Clock Signed Switzerland 1960s
Jaeger LeCoultre Skeleton Clock Signed Switzerland 1960s

Jaeger LeCoultre Skeleton Clock Signed Switzerland 1960s

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in New York, NY

Jaeger LeCoultre skeleton clock signed Switzerland, 1960s, circa 1962, brushed gilt brass body with

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Antique French Congreve Rolling Ball Skeleton Clock 19thC
Antique French Congreve Rolling Ball Skeleton Clock 19thC

Antique French Congreve Rolling Ball Skeleton Clock 19thC

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique French Congreve Rolling Ball Skeleton Clock 19thC Measures- 16''H x 12.5''W x 11.75''D

Category

Antique 19th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Jeager Lecoultre Rare Skeleton Clock  8-Day Movement. Marked
Jeager Lecoultre Rare Skeleton Clock  8-Day Movement. Marked

Jeager Lecoultre Rare Skeleton Clock 8-Day Movement. Marked

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in Paris, IDF

Rare round skeleton clock from Jaeger-LeCoultre, lucite and Gold plated metal with a clean

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

19th Century Antique Skeleton Clock, Pendule Squelette, England, circa 1880
19th Century Antique Skeleton Clock, Pendule Squelette, England, circa 1880

19th Century Antique Skeleton Clock, Pendule Squelette, England, circa 1880

Located in Greven, DE

hand. More about English skeleton clocks can be found in the reference book: F.B. Royer-Collard

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Antique Late 19th Century English Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Enamel

English Sinclair Harding Harrison Grasshopper Double Pendulum Sea Skeleton Clock
English Sinclair Harding Harrison Grasshopper Double Pendulum Sea Skeleton Clock

English Sinclair Harding Harrison Grasshopper Double Pendulum Sea Skeleton Clock

By Sinclair Harding

Located in Danville, CA

, Cheltenham, a skeletonized "John Harrison Sea Clock", the polished brass timepiece movement with large escape

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Vintage 1980s British Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Single Fusee Skeleton Timepiece By Richard Webster
Single Fusee Skeleton Timepiece By Richard Webster

Single Fusee Skeleton Timepiece By Richard Webster

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H 16.54 in W 9.85 in D 5.52 in

Single Fusee Skeleton Timepiece By Richard Webster

By Richard Webster

Located in Amersham, GB

This highly decorative skeleton timepiece signed Webster, London has a single fusee eight day

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Antique 1830s English William IV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Steel

Howard Miller Grandfather Clock, 1980s
Howard Miller Grandfather Clock, 1980s

Howard Miller Grandfather Clock, 1980s

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H 80.5 in W 18.5 in D 15.75 in

Howard Miller Grandfather Clock, 1980s

By Howard Miller

Located in Hamburg, PA

A fabulous Howard Miller Grandfather Clock with a brass skeleton frame. The clock is in very good

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Vintage 1980s American Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass

Vintage Atmos Jaeger le Coultre Mantle Clock, circa 1960
Vintage Atmos Jaeger le Coultre Mantle Clock, circa 1960

Vintage Atmos Jaeger le Coultre Mantle Clock, circa 1960

Located in London, GB

four glass mantel skeleton clock bearing their engraved signature on the movement and circa 1960 in

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

24K Animated Owl Blinking Eye & Flapping Wing Brass Skeleton Clock
24K Animated Owl Blinking Eye & Flapping Wing Brass Skeleton Clock

24K Animated Owl Blinking Eye & Flapping Wing Brass Skeleton Clock

Located in Danville, CA

Animated Gilt Brass Owl Grasshopper Escapement 8 Day Fusee Skeleton Mantle Clock Here we are

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2010s Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

24K Animated Owl Blinking Eyes & Flapping Wings Brass Skeleton Clock
24K Animated Owl Blinking Eyes & Flapping Wings Brass Skeleton Clock

24K Animated Owl Blinking Eyes & Flapping Wings Brass Skeleton Clock

Located in Danville, CA

Animated Gilt Brass Owl Grasshopper Escapement 8 Day Fusee Skeleton Mantle Clock Here we are

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Late 20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Jaeger-LeCoultre Mid Century Blue Lucite and Brass Skeleton Clock
Jaeger-LeCoultre Mid Century Blue Lucite and Brass Skeleton Clock

Jaeger-LeCoultre Mid Century Blue Lucite and Brass Skeleton Clock

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in London, GB

A beautifully unusual light blue lucite and brass Jaeger LeCoultre Inline Skeleton Clock, with a

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

19th century Brass Skeleton Clock Under Dome
19th century Brass Skeleton Clock Under Dome

19th century Brass Skeleton Clock Under Dome

Located in Savannah, GA

Skeleton clock pierced, polished brass plates on wooden base with original glass dome. See

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Antique 1850s English High Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Gordon Bradt 6 Man Kinetic Electric Skeleton Table Clock, 1993
Gordon Bradt 6 Man Kinetic Electric Skeleton Table Clock, 1993

Gordon Bradt 6 Man Kinetic Electric Skeleton Table Clock, 1993

By Gordon Bradt

Located in Miami, FL

open brass skeleton clock that incorporates the artist clockmaker's unique sculptural figures and

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Late 20th Century American Kinetic Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal, Brass, Wire

Victorian Skeleton Clock
Victorian Skeleton Clock

Victorian Skeleton Clock

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H 12.6 in W 9.85 in D 5.91 in

Victorian Skeleton Clock

Located in London, GB

A Victorian brass fusee skeleton clock, in glass dome on ebonised base. Available to view at

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Mantel Clocks

Art Nouveau Chiming Skeleton Clock
Art Nouveau Chiming Skeleton Clock

Art Nouveau Chiming Skeleton Clock

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H 15.95 in W 12.41 in D 7.88 in

Art Nouveau Chiming Skeleton Clock

Located in Folkestone, GB

A fine quality Art Nouveau, steeple shaped skeleton clock raised on four pillars with a chain

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Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Brass

Jaeger LeCoultre Mid Century Skeleton Clock
Jaeger LeCoultre Mid Century Skeleton Clock

Jaeger LeCoultre Mid Century Skeleton Clock

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H 6.5 in W 6.5 in D 1.5 in

Jaeger LeCoultre Mid Century Skeleton Clock

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in London, GB

Stunning Jaeger-LeCoultre Inline Skeleton Clock, parading a clean minimalistic design suitable

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

A Miniature Skeleton Mantel Clock By Victor Athanase Pierret
A Miniature Skeleton Mantel Clock By Victor Athanase Pierret

A Miniature Skeleton Mantel Clock By Victor Athanase Pierret

By Victor Athanase Pierret

Located in Amersham, GB

A miniature French skeleton clock with silk suspension and eight day movement, dating from the mid

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Antique 1850s French Industrial Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Enamel

French Late 19th Century Skeleton Clock
French Late 19th Century Skeleton Clock

French Late 19th Century Skeleton Clock

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H 12 in W 9.37 in D 6.75 in

French Late 19th Century Skeleton Clock

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stamped, French late 19th century skeleton clock. Made out of Mahogany wood and brass. Porcelain

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Antique Late 19th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Mystery Brass Elephant Figure Swinging Clock with 8 Day Skeleton Movement
Mystery Brass Elephant Figure Swinging Clock with 8 Day Skeleton Movement

Mystery Brass Elephant Figure Swinging Clock with 8 Day Skeleton Movement

Located in Danville, CA

The clock is hanging on a solid Brass cast elephant statue with polished wood base. Time reads from

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2010s Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

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$19,907

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Located in London, GB

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Located in Queens, NY

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English Bracket Clock, George III Period, 18th Century

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Located in Hamilton, Ontario

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$78,500

H 22 in W 16 in D 9 in

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Located in New Orleans, LA

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Brass Skeleton Clock For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic brass skeleton clock available at 1stDibs. A brass skeleton clock — often made from brass, metal and glass — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the brass skeleton clock you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A brass skeleton clock made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one brass skeleton clock that is appealing in its simplicity, but William F. Evans of Handsworth, Jaeger-LeCoultre and Greenhalgh produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Brass Skeleton Clock?

The average selling price for a brass skeleton clock at 1stDibs is $6,500, while they’re typically $385 on the low end and $88,500 for the highest priced.

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.

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