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French Empire Clock Depicting Psyche Playing with a Butterfly After Canova
French Empire Clock Depicting Psyche Playing with a Butterfly After Canova

French Empire Clock Depicting Psyche Playing with a Butterfly After Canova

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A French Empire Clock depicting Psyche playing with a butterfly after a marble statue by Canova

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Alabaster Mantel Clock, sig. McDonald Glasgow, 19th century
Alabaster Mantel Clock, sig. McDonald Glasgow, 19th century

Alabaster Mantel Clock, sig. McDonald Glasgow, 19th century

Located in Greding, DE

of caryatids, flaming urns and a winged putto riding a butterfly. The clock stands on a pedestal

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Antique 19th Century Mantel Clocks

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Alabaster

Vintage Hans Christian Andersen Pendulum Wall Clock from the 1960s
Vintage Hans Christian Andersen Pendulum Wall Clock from the 1960s

Vintage Hans Christian Andersen Pendulum Wall Clock from the 1960s

Located in Søborg, DK

11 o’clock The Butterfly 12 o’clock The Snow Queen Responsibly packed and shipped worldwide. April

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

Rare Gilt-bronze French Empire Charles X Sunflower Mantel Clock
Rare Gilt-bronze French Empire Charles X Sunflower Mantel Clock

Rare Gilt-bronze French Empire Charles X Sunflower Mantel Clock

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

motif used in decorative arts since the time of Revolution. Clocks with butterfly decorations suggest

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French 19th century Louis XVI st. Marble, patinated Bronze and Ormolu clock
French 19th century Louis XVI st. Marble, patinated Bronze and Ormolu clock

French 19th century Louis XVI st. Marble, patinated Bronze and Ormolu clock

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

blooms and a butterfly. The most unique clock face is made in the same marble as the surrounding stone

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Daum Art Glass Butterfly Crystal Ball Decorative Object, France
Daum Art Glass Butterfly Crystal Ball Decorative Object, France

Daum Art Glass Butterfly Crystal Ball Decorative Object, France

By Daum

Located in Rijssen, NL

Luxury at its finest, high-end glass ball with a butterfly and clock by Daum, France. A delicate

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Vintage 1970s French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

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Vitra Flock of Butterflies Clock in Aluminum by George Nelson
Vitra Flock of Butterflies Clock in Aluminum by George Nelson

Vitra Flock of Butterflies Clock in Aluminum by George Nelson

By Vitra, George Nelson

Located in New York, NY

, George Nelson conceived a wide array of everyday objects: lamps, clocks and other domestic accessories

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Aluminum

Art Deco French Mantel Clock with Butterflies
Art Deco French Mantel Clock with Butterflies

Art Deco French Mantel Clock with Butterflies

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H 9.06 in W 3.15 in D 19.69 in

Art Deco French Mantel Clock with Butterflies

Located in Lee on the Solent, Hampshire

Art Deco French mantel clock with two garnitures of grey and cream marble. The clock has brass

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Brass

George Nelson Butterfly Clock
George Nelson Butterfly Clock

George Nelson Butterfly Clock

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H 24 in Dm 24 in

George Nelson Butterfly Clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

George Nelson Butterfly Wall Clock #4758 Howard Miller,plug in required

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20th Century American Wall Clocks

Early Large Ormolu Clock Psyche and the Butterfly Silk Suspension Movement
Early Large Ormolu Clock Psyche and the Butterfly Silk Suspension Movement

Early Large Ormolu Clock Psyche and the Butterfly Silk Suspension Movement

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A fine and early French Empire ormolu (mercury fire gilded or bronze doré) clock. The original

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

1931 René Lalique Papillons Clock Glass Enamel Dial Omega Movement Butterflies
1931 René Lalique Papillons Clock Glass Enamel Dial Omega Movement Butterflies

1931 René Lalique Papillons Clock Glass Enamel Dial Omega Movement Butterflies

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

René Lalique "Papillons" clock made in 1931 in molded frosted glass with blue patina. Original

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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Glass

An Early 1800's Gilt Bronze Mantle Cock of a Cherub & Butterfly
An Early 1800's Gilt Bronze Mantle Cock of a Cherub & Butterfly

An Early 1800's Gilt Bronze Mantle Cock of a Cherub & Butterfly

Located in Tarzana, CA

An Early 1800's Gilt Bronze Mantle Cock of a Cherub & Butterfly Circa 1820 Origin: France

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Antique Early 18th Century French Clocks

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Bronze

Gorgeous French Ormolu Gilt Bronze-Mounted Red Painted Mantel Clock, 1870
Gorgeous French Ormolu Gilt Bronze-Mounted Red Painted Mantel Clock, 1870

Gorgeous French Ormolu Gilt Bronze-Mounted Red Painted Mantel Clock, 1870

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

recumbent lions, the high quality pendulum in the form of butterflies and berried branches, the clock plinth

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Mantle Clock Signed Caron a Paris Depicting Psyche & Cupid
19th Century French Mantle Clock Signed Caron a Paris Depicting Psyche & Cupid

19th Century French Mantle Clock Signed Caron a Paris Depicting Psyche & Cupid

Located in Dublin, IE

a wreath and ribbon flanked by two ormolu mounted butterflies. The clock stands on a further ormolu

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Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Decorative Plates by Birger Kaipiainen, Arabia
Pair of Decorative Plates by Birger Kaipiainen, Arabia

Pair of Decorative Plates by Birger Kaipiainen, Arabia

By Arabia of Finland

Located in Helsinki, FI

pieces he tied together clocks, butterflies and flowers by decorating all of them in his signature pearls

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Late 20th Century Finnish Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

BAUME & MERCIER Capeland 65383 Diamond Bezel Watch
BAUME & MERCIER Capeland 65383 Diamond Bezel Watch

BAUME & MERCIER Capeland 65383 Diamond Bezel Watch

By Baume & Mercier

Located in San Fernando, CA

Date window at 3 o'clock Quartz Movement Butterfly Folding Clasp May Fit up to a wrist size of 6" or

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21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond

English Antique Boulle Jewellery Box
English Antique Boulle Jewellery Box

English Antique Boulle Jewellery Box

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H 5.5 in W 12.2 in D 9.45 in

English Antique Boulle Jewellery Box

Located in Northampton, GB

animals are surrounded by scrolling brass inlay with floral motifs and a central butterfly in the 12

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Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

George Nelson for Vitra Flock of Butterflies 2226 Wall Clock
George Nelson for Vitra Flock of Butterflies 2226 Wall Clock

George Nelson for Vitra Flock of Butterflies 2226 Wall Clock

By George Nelson

Located in Seattle, WA

A newer vintage (2010s) of George Nelson flock of butterflies wall clock for Vitra. Minimal wear

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Early 2000s North American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Steel

George Nelson Mid Century Ball Clock in Brass and Wood
George Nelson Mid Century Ball Clock in Brass and Wood

George Nelson Mid Century Ball Clock in Brass and Wood

By George Nelson

Located in Weesp, NL

numbers for names. The Sunflower Clock was simply ‘Clock 2261’, the Flock of Butterflies Clock was 'Clock

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

Antique Gothic Revival Wall Clock w. Trefoil, Holy Light & Butterfly Sculptures
Antique Gothic Revival Wall Clock w. Trefoil, Holy Light & Butterfly Sculptures

Antique Gothic Revival Wall Clock w. Trefoil, Holy Light & Butterfly Sculptures

Located in Lisse, NL

Stunning clock for the collectors of rare and truly stylish Gothic antiques. Gothic wall clocks

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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze, Iron

Morning Clock Rockel

Morning Clock Rockel

By Hunt Slonem

Located in Boston, MA

Artist: Slonem, Hunt Title: Morning Clock Rockel Series: Butterflies Date: 2022 Medium: Oil on

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2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil

French Restauration Period Clock
French Restauration Period Clock

French Restauration Period Clock

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H 16 in W 10 in D 4 in

French Restauration Period Clock

Located in Charleston, SC

a winged angel sitting on a guirland of flowers held at each end by a butterfly.The clock stands on

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Antique 19th Century French Restauration Clocks

Materials

Bronze

A Swedish Art Deco Tall Case Clock by Malmsten & Johnson
A Swedish Art Deco Tall Case Clock by Malmsten & Johnson

A Swedish Art Deco Tall Case Clock by Malmsten & Johnson

Located in San Francisco, CA

enclosing a sun and butterfly, and clock case with three scenes showing the passage of time set amongst

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Clocks

French Belle Époque Brass and Porcelain Mantel Clock
French Belle Époque Brass and Porcelain Mantel Clock

French Belle Époque Brass and Porcelain Mantel Clock

By Japy Frères

Located in Macclesfield, GB

floral leaf design with bird and butterfly glass beaded embellishment. The clock has a French eight day

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Mantel Clocks

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Brass

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$12,288Sale Price|20% Off

H 48.04 in W 33.86 in D 3.94 in

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Located in Gavere, BE

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Portrait of Anne, Lady Russell, later Countess of Bedford

Portrait of Anne, Lady Russell, later Countess of Bedford

By Anthony van Dyck

Located in London, GB

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Oil

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$230,584Sale Price|33% Off

H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in

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Located in Amsterdam, NL

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Materials

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By George Romney

Located in Miami, FL

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Oil, Canvas

19th Century French Cathedral Clock
19th Century French Cathedral Clock

19th Century French Cathedral Clock

$3,250

H 18.5 in W 7.13 in D 4.75 in

19th Century French Cathedral Clock

Located in High Point, NC

19th century beautifully hand crafter cathedral clock in gilt bronze. This is a magnificent example of 19th century French craftsmanship. There are many beautiful details to this p...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Unusually Large 18th Century Louis XVI Ormolu and Marble Obelisk Mantel Clock
Unusually Large 18th Century Louis XVI Ormolu and Marble Obelisk Mantel Clock

Unusually Large 18th Century Louis XVI Ormolu and Marble Obelisk Mantel Clock

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

The movement is contained in an unusually large (67 cm!) white marble obelisk which is surmounted by an armillary sphere finial. The front with a panel chased with nymphs supporting ...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

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16th-Century Indo-Portuguese Colonial Mother-of-pearl Gujarat Casket
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Located in Amsterdam, NL

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A large red coral branch from Wunderkammer, Italy 1870.
A large red coral branch from Wunderkammer, Italy 1870.

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Located in Milan, IT

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Located in London, GB

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Important Maison Jansen Velvet and Gilt Canapé, c. 1930s, Signed
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Important Maison Jansen Velvet and Gilt Canapé, c. 1930s, Signed

$18,300Sale Price|23% Off

H 39.5 in W 53 in D 25 in

Important Maison Jansen Velvet and Gilt Canapé, c. 1930s, Signed

By Maison Jansen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Massive 1880 Antique Ormolu Bronze Enameled Automaton Musical Bracket Clock
Massive 1880 Antique Ormolu Bronze Enameled Automaton Musical Bracket Clock

Massive 1880 Antique Ormolu Bronze Enameled Automaton Musical Bracket Clock

By Winterhalder and Hofmeier

Located in Danville, CA

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Antique Late 19th Century German Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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French Empire Period Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
French Empire Period Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

French Empire Period Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

$10,184

H 19.69 in W 14.18 in D 4.73 in

French Empire Period Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze

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Located in New York, NY

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"Black and Red Nude", Large Male Nude Painting by Christopher Clark, 1954
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By Christopher Clark (1875-1942)

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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Wall Clock " Atlanta ", Germany, around 1960s
Wall Clock " Atlanta ", Germany, around 1960s

Wall Clock " Atlanta ", Germany, around 1960s

$532

H 19.3 in W 10.24 in D 1.97 in

Wall Clock " Atlanta ", Germany, around 1960s

Located in Wien, AT

Wall clock " Atlanta " germany, around 1960s Original condition of the case Battery operated, not mechanical.

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Antique French Bronze and Ormolu Mantel Clock
Antique French Bronze and Ormolu Mantel Clock

Antique French Bronze and Ormolu Mantel Clock

$47,525

H 31.11 in W 19.3 in D 9.65 in

Antique French Bronze and Ormolu Mantel Clock

By Maison Deniere

Located in London, GB

This large mantel clock is an excellent piece of refined neoclassical design by the acclaimed Deniere et Fils firm. Deniere was one of the leading practitioners of luxury bronzeware ...

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze

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Butterfly Clock For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the butterfly clock you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, yellow gold and steel — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 66 vintage or 268 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect butterfly clock may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. A butterfly clock from Cartier, TISSOT and RADO — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A butterfly clock can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 10 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for an oval cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and cabochon alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a butterfly clock, you’ll find that many are available today for men, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and women.

How Much is a Butterfly Clock?

On average, a butterfly clock at 1stDibs sells for $4,945, while they’re typically $235 on the low end and $217,597 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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