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Art Deco Eight Day French Mantle Clock, c1930
Art Deco Eight Day French Mantle Clock, c1930

Art Deco Eight Day French Mantle Clock, c1930

$762

H 6.3 in W 7.09 in D 3.35 in

Art Deco Eight Day French Mantle Clock, c1930

Located in Devon, England

Rather stylish wooden 8 day mantle clock dating to the 1930's and French in origin. The white

Category

Mid-20th Century European Art Deco 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

Art Deco Glamourous  Mechanical 8 Day Mirror Clock,  English, c1930s
Art Deco Glamourous  Mechanical 8 Day Mirror Clock,  English, c1930s

Art Deco Glamourous Mechanical 8 Day Mirror Clock, English, c1930s

Located in Devon, England

This is a very attractive English Art Deco clock, made circa 1930. It has a eight day wind up

Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco 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

Art Nouveau Colbalt Blue Gilt Porcelain Desk Clock with White Figures
Art Nouveau Colbalt Blue Gilt Porcelain Desk Clock with White Figures

Art Nouveau Colbalt Blue Gilt Porcelain Desk Clock with White Figures

$350Sale Price|30% Off

H 7.85 in W 5.65 in D 2 in

Art Nouveau Colbalt Blue Gilt Porcelain Desk Clock with White Figures

Located in Miami Beach, FL

figures - one above and the other below the clock. Doesn’t run, brass clock with paper face.

Category

Early 20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Porcelain

Art Deco Stylish Desk Clock With 8 Day Movement , English, c1930s
Art Deco Stylish Desk Clock With 8 Day Movement , English, c1930s

Art Deco Stylish Desk Clock With 8 Day Movement , English, c1930s

Located in Devon, England

form reflects early 20th-century elegance, making it an ideal addition to both traditional and

Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Art Deco Odeon Chrome & Bronze 8 Day Clock, c1930
Art Deco Odeon Chrome & Bronze 8 Day Clock, c1930

Art Deco Odeon Chrome & Bronze 8 Day Clock, c1930

$658

H 4.53 in W 5.48 in D 1.66 in

Art Deco Odeon Chrome & Bronze 8 Day Clock, c1930

Located in Devon, England

Very impressive odeon shaped 1930's Art Deco Bronze & chrome 8 day clock. Superb condition, just

Category

Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Chrome

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

with floral painting. The entire clock is built with heavy solid brass, sitting on a wood base with a

Category

Late 20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

24K Gold Plated Miniature 8 Day English William Congreve Rolling Ball Clock
24K Gold Plated Miniature 8 Day English William Congreve Rolling Ball Clock

24K Gold Plated Miniature 8 Day English William Congreve Rolling Ball Clock

Located in Danville, CA

else. The clock is made of heavy solid brass. The time shows on 3 separated porcelain dials - second

Category

Late 20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Art Deco 8 Day Modernist Green Glass Clock, c1930
Art Deco 8 Day Modernist Green Glass Clock, c1930

Art Deco 8 Day Modernist Green Glass Clock, c1930

$1,178

H 4.34 in W 5.91 in D 1.78 in

Art Deco 8 Day Modernist Green Glass Clock, c1930

Located in Devon, England

and chrome 8 day clock. Superb condition, just some mild corrosion to some areas of the chrome as you

Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Steel

Art Deco Chrome-Plated Travel Clock by Harrods of London (1930s)
Art Deco Chrome-Plated Travel Clock by Harrods of London (1930s)

Art Deco Chrome-Plated Travel Clock by Harrods of London (1930s)

Located in Devon, England

of early 20th-century design. The clock features a striking chrome-plated case with clean geometric

Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Chrome

24K English Style Grasshopper Fusee Double Pendulum Moon Dial Skeleton Sea Clock
24K English Style Grasshopper Fusee Double Pendulum Moon Dial Skeleton Sea Clock

24K English Style Grasshopper Fusee Double Pendulum Moon Dial Skeleton Sea Clock

Located in Danville, CA

, and it shows on a porcelain dial ring. The complete height of this clock is in 20-1/4" tall, 13-1/4

Category

Late 20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Modernist 8 Day Chrome Clock by CYMA, c1930
Art Deco Modernist 8 Day Chrome Clock by CYMA, c1930

Art Deco Modernist 8 Day Chrome Clock by CYMA, c1930

$1,317

H 3.15 in W 6.54 in D 1.78 in

Art Deco Modernist 8 Day Chrome Clock by CYMA, c1930

Located in Devon, England

order, keeping good time. This really is a deceptively heavy clock with a solid brass case which is

Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Art Deco Geometric Two Tone Wooden Mantle Clock, English, c1930
Art Deco Geometric Two Tone Wooden Mantle Clock, English, c1930

Art Deco Geometric Two Tone Wooden Mantle Clock, English, c1930

Located in Devon, England

Art Deco Geometric Two Tone Wooden Mantle Clock. - Amazing Rare Shape. The overall condition is

Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Chrome

French Art Deco Clock & Garniture by H Molins-Balleste & Tahou, Lourdes
French Art Deco Clock & Garniture by H Molins-Balleste & Tahou, Lourdes

French Art Deco Clock & Garniture by H Molins-Balleste & Tahou, Lourdes

Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR

French Art Deco Clock & Garniture by H Molins-Balleste & Tahou, Lourdes   This clock set is

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Brass, Steel, Pewter

George III Style Automaton Musical Bell Striking Figure Bronze Bracket Clock
George III Style Automaton Musical Bell Striking Figure Bronze Bracket Clock

George III Style Automaton Musical Bell Striking Figure Bronze Bracket Clock

$62,400Sale Price|20% Off

H 29.25 in W 13.25 in D 7.5 in

George III Style Automaton Musical Bell Striking Figure Bronze Bracket Clock

Located in Danville, CA

tall, 13-1/4 inch wide, and 7-1/2 inch deep. An 18th century clock of similar form is part of the

Category

Late 20th Century American George III Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Paul Frankl Skyscraper Art Deco Bakelite Telechron Clock
Paul Frankl Skyscraper Art Deco Bakelite Telechron Clock

Paul Frankl Skyscraper Art Deco Bakelite Telechron Clock

By Paul Frankl

Located in Chicago, IL

Beautiful Period Art Deco Bakelite Telechron Clock in the manner of Paul Frankl As Found Condition

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bakelite

Jaeger LeCoultre World Time 8 Day Lacquered Bronze Midcentury Desk Clock
Jaeger LeCoultre World Time 8 Day Lacquered Bronze Midcentury Desk Clock

Jaeger LeCoultre World Time 8 Day Lacquered Bronze Midcentury Desk Clock

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in Long Beach, CA

European Watch and Clock Company. This sophisticated clock is a must for any executives desk, especially

Category

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

Materials

Bronze, Brass

Automaton Waterfall & Figure Mother of Pearl Inlaid Musical Canton Bracket Clock
Automaton Waterfall & Figure Mother of Pearl Inlaid Musical Canton Bracket Clock

Automaton Waterfall & Figure Mother of Pearl Inlaid Musical Canton Bracket Clock

Located in Danville, CA

gives you easy access to the movement. The entire clock is built with solid hardwood and solid brass, so

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Rare Vintage French Style Mystery 8 Day Waterwheel Rolling Ball Industrial Clock
Rare Vintage French Style Mystery 8 Day Waterwheel Rolling Ball Industrial Clock

Rare Vintage French Style Mystery 8 Day Waterwheel Rolling Ball Industrial Clock

Located in Danville, CA

ball bearing. The loops goes on as the clock keeps on running. The buckets chain is made of brass and

Category

Late 20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Art Deco Chrome 8 Day Skyscraper Desk Clock By Asprey, England, c1930
Art Deco Chrome 8 Day Skyscraper Desk Clock By Asprey, England, c1930

Art Deco Chrome 8 Day Skyscraper Desk Clock By Asprey, England, c1930

By Asprey International Limited

Located in Devon, England

Made by the iconic British Luxury Brand, Asprey. This is a genuine Art Deco period desk clock

Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Published Arts and Crafts Wedgwood Green Dip Jasper Ware 25 Hour Clock (& Book)
Published Arts and Crafts Wedgwood Green Dip Jasper Ware 25 Hour Clock (& Book)

Published Arts and Crafts Wedgwood Green Dip Jasper Ware 25 Hour Clock (& Book)

By Wedgwood

Located in Asheville, NC

This clock case was potted in Josiah Wedgwood's own Etruria factory in the Potteries, Stoke-on

Category

Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Omega, a Wood and Enamel Art Deco Eight Day Desk Clock
Omega, a Wood and Enamel Art Deco Eight Day Desk Clock

Omega, a Wood and Enamel Art Deco Eight Day Desk Clock

By Omega

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

century to the mid-20th century. In 1970, the brand Rigolleau Argentina made pieces authorised by Lalique

Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Stylish Art Deco Small Marble & Chrome Clock With Alarm By DEP, French, C1930
Stylish Art Deco Small Marble & Chrome Clock With Alarm By DEP, French, C1930

Stylish Art Deco Small Marble & Chrome Clock With Alarm By DEP, French, C1930

By DEP

Located in Devon, England

to the detailed photographs. Fully serviced by a qualified horologist. Please note this clock works

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Brass, Chrome

Art Deco Marble & Spelter Pheasant Mantel Clock, c. 1920s–1930s, France
Art Deco Marble & Spelter Pheasant Mantel Clock, c. 1920s–1930s, France

Art Deco Marble & Spelter Pheasant Mantel Clock, c. 1920s–1930s, France

Located in Skien, NO

An iconic early 20th-century French Art Deco mantel clock, crafted from polished Rosso Levanto

Category

Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Metal, Bronze

CYMA WATCH COMPANY - Vintage Alarm Clock - 11 Jewels - Swiss Made - Circa 1950's
CYMA WATCH COMPANY - Vintage Alarm Clock - 11 Jewels - Swiss Made - Circa 1950's

CYMA WATCH COMPANY - Vintage Alarm Clock - 11 Jewels - Swiss Made - Circa 1950's

By CYMA Watch Co.

Located in Chatham, ON

CYMA WATCH COMPANY - Brass alarm clock - Swiss made - circa 1950's. Features include - manual wind

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Large Nymph Clock in Regula & Bronze Patina Marble by A. De Raudery, 1890s
Large Nymph Clock in Regula & Bronze Patina Marble by A. De Raudery, 1890s

Large Nymph Clock in Regula & Bronze Patina Marble by A. De Raudery, 1890s

Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR

Design A. de RAUDERY - 19th-20th century French school. Pendulum or living room clock with a spelter

Category

Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Bronze

LeCoultre Pendulette Chinoise 8 Day Desk Clock, Asian Woman and Botanical
LeCoultre Pendulette Chinoise 8 Day Desk Clock, Asian Woman and Botanical

LeCoultre Pendulette Chinoise 8 Day Desk Clock, Asian Woman and Botanical

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in Toledo, OH

LeCoultre Pendulette Chinoises 8 day desk clock, Asian woman and botanical. Circa 1960s. Beautiful

Category

Mid-20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Acrylic

Wonderful pocket watch holder, putto design, aragonite stone brass, 1950s, Italy
Wonderful pocket watch holder, putto design, aragonite stone brass, 1950s, Italy

Wonderful pocket watch holder, putto design, aragonite stone brass, 1950s, Italy

Located in Wien, AT

Charming brass pocket watch stand with an aragonite stone base and a red velvet watch tray. A putto

Category

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

Materials

Stone, Brass

Wonderful pocket watch holder, putto design, aragonite stone brass, 1950s, Italy
Wonderful pocket watch holder, putto design, aragonite stone brass, 1950s, Italy

Wonderful pocket watch holder, putto design, aragonite stone brass, 1950s, Italy

Located in Wien, AT

Charming brass pocket watch stand with an aragonite stone base and a red velvet watch tray. A putto

Category

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

Materials

Stone, Brass

Rare Art Deco Amsterdam School Geometrical Design Oak & Coromandel Mantel Clock
Rare Art Deco Amsterdam School Geometrical Design Oak & Coromandel Mantel Clock

Rare Art Deco Amsterdam School Geometrical Design Oak & Coromandel Mantel Clock

Located in Lisse, NL

Early 20th Century Art Deco Mantel / Table / Desk Clock – Exceptional Condition. This wonderful

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Metal, Brass

Rare Arts & Crafts Amsterdam School Geometrical Design Oak Mantel Pendulum Clock
Rare Arts & Crafts Amsterdam School Geometrical Design Oak Mantel Pendulum Clock

Rare Arts & Crafts Amsterdam School Geometrical Design Oak Mantel Pendulum Clock

Located in Lisse, NL

Early 20th century, great condition Dutch Arts & Crafts mantle / table / desk clock. To have found

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Mantel Clocks

Materials

Metal, Brass, Iron

Marvelous Design & Warm Color Burl Walnut Art Deco, Bauhaus Mantel / Desk Clock
Marvelous Design & Warm Color Burl Walnut Art Deco, Bauhaus Mantel / Desk Clock

Marvelous Design & Warm Color Burl Walnut Art Deco, Bauhaus Mantel / Desk Clock

Located in Lisse, NL

rectangular table clock with rounded edges was a treat, but to find it in this amazing condition really made

Category

Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Mantel Clocks

Materials

Chrome, Brass, Iron

Travel Alarm Clock in Brass and Faux Snakeskin from "GW", Germany, ca 1950's
Travel Alarm Clock in Brass and Faux Snakeskin from "GW", Germany, ca 1950's

Travel Alarm Clock in Brass and Faux Snakeskin from "GW", Germany, ca 1950's

Located in Grythyttan, SE

Introducing a Timeless Treasure: Vintage travel alarm clock in brass and faux snakeskin from "GW

Category

Mid-20th Century German Hollywood Regency Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Rare Art Deco Mantel Clock with Polar Bear & Penguin Sculptures By Fournier
Rare Art Deco Mantel Clock with Polar Bear & Penguin Sculptures By Fournier

Rare Art Deco Mantel Clock with Polar Bear & Penguin Sculptures By Fournier

Located in Lisse, NL

the first owner for it. Whomever created this table clock really presented the world with a marvelous

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Metal, Brass

Kundo Kuartz italian vintage 90's watch
Kundo Kuartz italian vintage 90's watch

Kundo Kuartz italian vintage 90's watch

$598

H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in

Kundo Kuartz italian vintage 90's watch

By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.

Located in Cantù, IT

Kundo Kuartz italian vintage 90's watch

Category

20th Century Italian Other Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Maison Lancel Burgundy Leather Table Lamp, France, 1940s–1950s, Brass Details
Maison Lancel Burgundy Leather Table Lamp, France, 1940s–1950s, Brass Details

Maison Lancel Burgundy Leather Table Lamp, France, 1940s–1950s, Brass Details

By Maison Lancel

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

Maison Lancel French table lamp in burgundy leather with brass details, circa 1940s–1950s, newly

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

2 French Louis XV Walnut Fruitwood Parquetry Sculpture Stand Pedestals 55"
2 French Louis XV Walnut Fruitwood Parquetry Sculpture Stand Pedestals 55"

2 French Louis XV Walnut Fruitwood Parquetry Sculpture Stand Pedestals 55"

Located in Dayton, OH

Pair of two French Louis XV style sculpture stands or clock / bust pedestals. Made of walnut and

Category

Late 20th Century Louis XV Pedestals

Materials

Fruitwood, Walnut

Louis Xvi Style Inlaid Pedestal
Louis Xvi Style Inlaid Pedestal

Louis Xvi Style Inlaid Pedestal

$2,600

H 43 in W 16 in D 16 in

Louis Xvi Style Inlaid Pedestal

Located in Nashville, TN

heighten sense of contrast. This style pedestal was originally designed to hold clocks ,busts, urns or

Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Pedestals

Materials

Wood

French Macassar Deco Executive Desk
French Macassar Deco Executive Desk

French Macassar Deco Executive Desk

$25,000

H 39.5 in W 84 in D 35 in

French Macassar Deco Executive Desk

Located in Brooklyn, NY

drawers behind a long side door, pivoting side tables, plus an inset clock. Beautifully constructed and

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Late 20th Century American Studio Craft Carved Wood Menorah by, Charlie B. Cobb
Late 20th Century American Studio Craft Carved Wood Menorah by, Charlie B. Cobb

Late 20th Century American Studio Craft Carved Wood Menorah by, Charlie B. Cobb

By Charles B. Cobb

Located in Englewood, NJ

A Late 20th century American studio craft carved wood and brass menorah by, Charles B. Cobb

Category

Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Religious Items

Materials

Wood

English WW2 Era Brass Ship's Pedestal Binnacle Compass by Sestral
English WW2 Era Brass Ship's Pedestal Binnacle Compass by Sestral

English WW2 Era Brass Ship's Pedestal Binnacle Compass by Sestral

By Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel

Located in Forney, TX

compass by Sestrel Henry Browne & Son. circa 1940s The beautifully aged heavily patinated polished brass

Category

Mid-20th Century English Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Iron

Alfred Daguet, Paris, Art Nouveau Embossed Brass & Inlaid Glass Cabochons Box
Alfred Daguet, Paris, Art Nouveau Embossed Brass & Inlaid Glass Cabochons Box

Alfred Daguet, Paris, Art Nouveau Embossed Brass & Inlaid Glass Cabochons Box

By Alfred Daguet

Located in Lisse, NL

copper panels applied to hinged boxes, mantel clocks, and other exquisite objects. His atelier was above

Category

Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass, Copper

Metallkunst by Karl H. Brohan (Book)
Metallkunst by Karl H. Brohan (Book)

Metallkunst by Karl H. Brohan (Book)

$650

H 10.75 in W 9.75 in D 1.44 in

Metallkunst by Karl H. Brohan (Book)

Located in North Yorkshire, GB

, Copper, Brass, Tin: From Art Nouveau to Modernism (1889-1939).) The development from the decorative Art

Category

20th Century Books

Materials

Paper

1950s Frederic Weinberg Wrought Iron Wall Sculpture of a Fencer
1950s Frederic Weinberg Wrought Iron Wall Sculpture of a Fencer

1950s Frederic Weinberg Wrought Iron Wall Sculpture of a Fencer

$1,250Sale Price|32% Off

H 24.5 in W 43.5 in D 1.5 in

1950s Frederic Weinberg Wrought Iron Wall Sculpture of a Fencer

By Frederic Weinberg

Located in Miami, FL

made with leather, sheepskin, or woven wicker; Atomic Age–-style clocks; and sculptural table lamps

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wrought Iron

A huge pair of 21 inches Cruchley Library Globes
A huge pair of 21 inches Cruchley Library Globes

A huge pair of 21 inches Cruchley Library Globes

$134,689Sale Price / set|25% Off

H 50 in Dm 21 in

A huge pair of 21 inches Cruchley Library Globes

By G.F. Cruchley

Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL

by a compass at the spacer. With graduated brass meridian circles and time clocks. The terrestrial

Category

Antique 1850s British Victorian Globes

Materials

Other

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