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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

$6,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 22 in W 13.5 in D 5.5 in

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 displayed in the Louvre.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

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

Mantel clock in an alabaster case with Roman hours, cobalt blue and gilded decoration in the form of caryatids, flaming urns and a winged putto riding a butterfly.

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Antique 19th Century Mantel Clocks

Materials

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

In lovely working condition and with very pleasant chimes on the half and whole hour A very clean pendulum clock that has been running in our gallery with out any issues and keeping ...

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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

Clocks with butterfly decorations suggest the fragile victory of love over time and death.

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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

Above the plinth is a hand carved ogee edge leading up to a rectangular Marble plaque housing the clock face, decorated with etched and gold leafed linear foliate designs ending in f...

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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 crystal clock encased in a smooth, oval glass form, adorned with a softly tinted but...

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Vintage 1970s French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Harry Winston Premier Chronograph 18K Yellow Gold Navy Dial Mens Luxury Watch
Harry Winston Premier Chronograph 18K Yellow Gold Navy Dial Mens Luxury Watch

Harry Winston Premier Chronograph 18K Yellow Gold Navy Dial Mens Luxury Watch

By Harry Winston

Located in Miami, FL

Product Specifications: Item Type: Mens Luxury Chronograph Wristwatch Brand: Harry Winston Collection: Premier Chronograph Case Number: 068 Case Size: 37mm Dial Size: 30mm Metal: 18K...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

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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 George Nelson, Vitra

Located in New York, NY

These items are currently only available in the United States. Belief in progress and growing economic prosperity were central aspects of the American way of life, circa 1950. Every...

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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

The clock has brass hands and Art Deco style numerals and is particularly appealing due to the cast butterfly’s mounted to each end of the clock.

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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

The clock depicts the goddess Psyche with a butterfly gently resting on her shoulder, seated on a rock containing the movement.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

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.

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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Glass

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

Gorgeous French ormolu gilt bronze-mounted red painted mantel clock, 1870 Clock dial signed Bauce Paris, with Arabic numerals, in a Red case surmounted by love birds within ribbon...

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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

An exceptional early 19th century rouge marble, bronze and ormolu mounted neo-classical mantle clock depicting Psyche and Cupid. The 4 1/2 inch white enamel dial is signed Caron a Pa...

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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

In these pieces he tied together clocks, butterflies and flowers by decorating all of them in his signature pearls which he used through out a lot of his designs.

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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

Baume & Mercier Capeland 65383 Stainless Steel Case and Bracelet Approx. 28mm Case Diamond Fixed Bezel Sapphire crystal Silver Dial with Silvertone and diamond markers Hour, minute a...

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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

The animals are surrounded by scrolling brass inlay with floral motifs and a central butterfly in the 12 o’clock position. The box stood upon four brass bun feet elevating the box ab...

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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 and tears.

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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

The Sunflower Clock was simply ‘Clock 2261’, the Flock of Butterflies Clock was 'Clock 2226’, and so on.

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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.

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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze, Iron

Elaborate Jay Strongwater English Garden Jeweled Enamel Fruit Trellis Clock
Elaborate Jay Strongwater English Garden Jeweled Enamel Fruit Trellis Clock

Elaborate Jay Strongwater English Garden Jeweled Enamel Fruit Trellis Clock

By Jay Strongwater

Located in Tustin, CA

Rare, hard-to-find, estate, retired designer Jay Strongwater English Garden Fruit Trellis Clock for a desk, table or shelf. This gorgeous, handmade and hand painted cast metal enamel...

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Early 2000s American Clocks

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 wood Unframed Dimensions: 10" x 8" Signature: Signed Edition: Unique

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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

Under the dial ,in dark patina bronze , a pair of cornucopia and on the plinth a winged angel sitting on a guirland of flowers held at each end by a butterfly.The clock stands on 4 ...

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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

Veneered with rosewood, satinwood, and tulipwood and inlaid with brass stringing; the circular face enclosing a sun and butterfly, and clock case with three scenes showing the passag...

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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

The porcelain has a hand painted silver and gilt floral leaf design with bird and butterfly glass beaded embellishment. The clock has a French eight day movement which strikes the ho...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

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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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Located in Dayton, OH

Mid 19th Century Napoleon III Era French wall clock by Sarda Besancon. Features an oviform with serpentine ebonized wood and a glass face. The beautiful clock face is enameled porcel...

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$3,250

H 18.5 in W 7.13 in D 4.75 in

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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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Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

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Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

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Massive Chinese Ormolu High Relief Gilt Bronze Automaton Musical Clock

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$120,000Sale Price|20% Off

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Located in Danville, CA

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$426

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Located in Wien, AT

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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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