Neoclassical Mantel Clock in Ormolu and Sevres Style Porcelain by Ernest Royer
By Ernest Royer
Located in London, GB
There are three Sevres style porcelain plaques in total, all set on turquoise ground: the plaque to the front of the clock depicts a cherub and a nymph as well as containing the cloc...
Ormolu
Antique French Alabaster Clock "La Walkyrie" by Ernest Rancoulet (1875-1915)
By Rancoulet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The alabaster is mounted atop a shaped marble base and houses an ornate clock face with Roman numerals. A fine example of French academic sculpture and horology, combining artistry a...
Marble, Alabaster
French Louis XVI Style Mid-19th Century Ormolu Marble Clock, Signed Frères
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elegant scrolled designs lead up each side, centering the impressive fluted body with a striking pierced richly chased Rinceau shaped foliate reserve set on a beautiful Griotte de Ca...
Marble, Ormolu
French 19th Century Painted and Parcel Gilt Cartel Wall Clock
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
The elaborate design incorporates swags, tassels, scrolling foliage, and a prominent decorative curtain background, giving the clock a theatrical and sophisticated presence. The roun...
Wood, Paint
Napoleon III Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Mantel Clock By Japy Freres
By Japy Frères
Located in New York, NY
A central clock face with roman numerals and delicate painting of flying canaries and doves, rests within a gilt bronze composition featuring a greek female mascron flanked by two sc...
Bronze
French 19th Century Napoleon III Mother of Pearl Inlay Wall Clock
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Mother-of-pearl floral and foliate designs are inlaid in the stained mahogany of two contrasting tones, surrounding the porcelain clock face to create bilateral symmetry. Behind prot...
Brass
19th Century Cold Painted Bronzed Arab Statue and Clock, After; Louis Hottoot
By Louis Hottot
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very impressive 19th century cold painted and patinated bronzed Spelter statue of an Arab girl in front of a castellated clock tower. The white enamel clock face with an eight day ...
Spelter
"EARLY PRIMARY" Wall Clock by Kim Mullis as Wilderness Bodies
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The playful composition features an engaging mix of abstract elements—spirals, zigzags, grids, circles, and angular forms—rendered in striking orange, red, and black that create fant...
Corian
A Fine Napoléon III Gilt-Bronze Three Piece Clock Garniture
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
Designed as a celebration of music and lyric poetry with Grecian classical nymphs. The mantle clock modelled with two seated classically robed nymphs with musical attributes and an o...
Enamel, Ormolu
Chimes of Normandy Musical Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
Its dark-stained oak case showcases hand-carved panels in a cathedral-inspired form with three turrets featuring a rope motif, stunning fretwork design, a central clock face and deli...
Oak
Louis XVI Marble Mantle Clock by Jean-Nicolas Schmit
Located in New Orleans, LA
In this treasure, two ormolu-gilded pillars emerge from the base to brace the central clock’s face. A pendulum hangs, featuring blue, red and white detailing encircling a central cla...
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century French musical automaton clock
Located in London, GB
The clock face is set onto a curled, stylized pediment atop the clock case.
Enamel, Ormolu
$60,745Sale Price|20% Off
French 19th Century Louis XV style longcase clock.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
The case, constructed from rich wood, boasts a striking design with a polished finish, enhancing its luxurious appeal. The clock face exhibits Roman numerals, framed by ornate gilded...
Ormolu
Art Deco Amsterdamse School Mantel Clock by Mundiklok, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Art Deco Amsterdamse School mantel clock.Design by Mundiklok.Striking Dutch design from the 1920s.Solid oak base with original macassar ebony veneered elements a...
Bronze
Sèvres Parian Attr, Louis XV, French Mantle Clock, Parian, Bronze, 19th Century
Located in Stamford, CT
On bronze bun feet having a fully decorated apron with bronze putti playing in the courtyard supporting a stunning pair of opposing ladies in full dress flanking a detailed porcelain...
Bronze
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
Seth Thomas Louis XIV Style Gilt Bronze Open Escapement Mantle Clock c1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
The case is cast from gilt bronze, featuring exuberant Rococo Revival scrolls, acanthus leaves, and a floral crest finial. The clock is supported by four ornate scroll feet with the ...
Bronze
Reclaimed Small Chrome Wall Clock by 'ITR' International Time Recording Co Ltd
By International Time Recording Co. Ltd.
Located in Nottingham, GB
Technical Details Movement High Torque Battery Quartz (single AA) Clock Face 190 mm (7.5 inches) Overall Diameter 305 mm (12 inches) Depth 105 mm (4 inches) Colour / Materials ...
Metal, Copper, Chrome
$20,708 / set
French gilt bronze and enamel three-piece clock set
Located in London, GB
The base, pyramid, circular clock face, and entablature feature enamel work in various shades of blue.
Ormolu, Enamel
Hickory Dickory Dock Mouse Novelty Wall Clock - The Mouse Reads Time
Located in Danville, CA
The clock face is not the traditional round shape but a long vertical structure, resembling a height chart, with golden numbers from 1 to 12 running along the length.
Brass
Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Long Case Clock, 1860, by Balthazar, Paris
By André Balthazar 1
Located in Brighton, Sussex
This fine quality late 19th century French long case clock by, Balthazar Paris. Having a pair of gilded ormolu cherubs atop and one beneath the white enamelled clock face with Roman...
Ormolu
French Portico Barley Twist Clock Napoleon III
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
The clock features intricate bronze work to the top and bottom of the four turned barley twist columns to each side and the pendulum and the clock face surround.
Metal, Enamel, Bronze
Swiss Hand-Carved Black Forest Game Clock
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
With a very dark stain and white roman numerals on clock face. Completely restored and in working condition.
Wood
Exceptional French Tiffany & Co Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock with Marble Base
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Milford, NH
An exceptional French gilt bronze mantel clock marketed by Tiffany & Co, with classical cast gilt figures of a boy and girl reading on each side of the clock, a central raised panel ...
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
1980s Desk or Mantle Clock by Hermle
By Hermle
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Marked “Hermle” and “Made in Germany” on the clock’s face. 5" x 4" x 9"
Plastic
Fine American Gilt Bronze Standing Clock by Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Caldwell on the clock face. A silver oversized pocket watch rests within a pierced brass book-form case on stand with antique red velvet lining.
Ormolu
Vintage 1990s Postmodern Desk Clock by Brian Prothro for Zipadeedoodah Designs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
It features a striking combination of frosted lucite, black accents, and a sleek geometric silhouette. The clock face is a contrasting black disc with minimalist silver hands.
Lucite
1930s Art Deco Portoro Marble and Metal French Table Clock
Located in Aci Castello, IT
The contrast between the dark marble, the bronze, and the lighter clock face creates a visually stunning and harmonious composition.
Marble, Metal
A most decorative French 19th century Louis XVI st. Onyx and Ormolu mantel clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stunning piece is centered by a white enameled clock face surrounded by a finely chased berried laurel bevel and displaying cobalt blue Roman numerals for the hours, as well as ...
Onyx, Ormolu
Large Antique French Ormolu Bronze Mantel Clock with Musical Design Motif
By S. Marti & Cie
Located in Madrid, ES
The clock face is enamel, and the numbers are beautifully hand painted.
Metal, Enamel, Ormolu
$1,276Sale Price|20% Off
Napoleon III Gilt Ormolu Mantel Clock
Located in Lomita, CA
There is no cover or bezel over the clock face, nor was there ever. The clock design is so detailed with wheat stalks and other little French motifs.
Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Hand Painted Faience Clock from Rouen
By Rouen
Located in Dallas, TX
The elaborate design is accentuated by elegant scrollwork, giving the piece a sense of movement and opulence. The clock face, encircled by ornate detailing, adds to its antique charm.
Ceramic, Faience, Porcelain
Antique Russian vermeil and enamel table clock
Located in London, GB
The clock face is set into a flat rectangular case which is crafted in vermeil and inlaid all over with turquoise guilloche enamel.
Enamel, Silver
$1,276Sale Price|20% Off
Henry Lepaute Coat of Arm Shield Wall Clock
By Henry Lepaute
Located in Guaynabo, PR
At the lower part of the central face is written the name of the clock maker-as above- and his address in Paris.
Brass
$5,250Sale Price|30% Off
Antique 19th Century French AD Mougin Gilt Bronze Mantel Garniture Clock & Urns
By A.D. Mougin
Located in Dayton, OH
The porcelain clock face is marked Bollot-Lemoine St. Quintin France.
Marble, Bronze
Mid-Century Spanish Carved Giltwood Sunburst Wall Clock with Mirrored Insets
Located in Dallas, TX
Unsure if the clock mechanism is in working condition. Clock face could be removed and replaced with a piece of mirror to turn it into a sunburst mirror.
Giltwood, Mirror
Late 19th C. French Gilt Bronze & Patinated Rhino Clock on Marble Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The porcelain floral garlands add a soft, decorative contrast to the strength of the animal form, while the classical clock face is encased in an ornate gilt housing.
Bronze
Rosenthal Jugendstil Porcelain Clock with the Goddess Diana (Artemis) the Hunter
By Rosenthal, Karl Himmelstoss
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Jugendstil porcelain clock. By Rosenthal. In blanc de chine porcelain with gilt accents throughout and a gold washed clock face.
Porcelain
Large Station Clock on a beautiful piece of wood with 3 lights.
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Efforts were made to preserve the clock as authentically as possible. Only the interior has been updated, featuring a new 220V movement (can also be supplied with a converter for 110...
Metal
1970s Handcrafted Laminated Wood Desk Clock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Crafted from alternating strips of light and dark wood creating dramatic striped patterns throughout the arch-topped form, the piece features a recessed clock face with circular wood...
Teak, Walnut
Very Fine Ormolu and Sèvres-style Porcelain Calendar Mantel Clock
By Charles Oudin
Located in London, GB
The piece as a whole is framed within an oval, rococo style foliate mounted case with cherub porcelain panels, between the two clocks faces and in the recesses below the main dials.
Ormolu
$1,540Sale Price|30% Off
Vintage Imhof for Saks Fifth Avenue Circular Brass Desk Clock Switzerland, 1960s
By Saks Fifth Avenue, Arthur Imhof
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Polished brass, splayed circular clock face, with applied solid brass time indicators.
Brass
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Sèvres Porcelain and Ormolu Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
To each side are charming and richly chased cherubs one holding a lovely plaque and and a paint palette while the other is holding a lyre. The enameled clock face displays cobalt blu...
Bronze, Ormolu
Thwaites & Reed Mahogany & Brass Wall Clock, Late Victorian, 1890s
Located in London, GB
The diameter of the clock face is 30cm. Thwaites and Reed are the epitome of a traditional English antique company.
Brass
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Marble, Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Clock
By Jean A. Rennes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
She is seating on a low stool while lying back, leaning on the exceptional clock. The clock displays a white enameled clock face with cobalt blue Roman numeral hour markings and Arab...
Carrara Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Mantel Clock under Glass Dome, ca. 1870
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Above the base are decorative floral elements, also in bone. The enameled clock face has Roman numerals and is framed with detailed ornamentation.
Metal
French 19th century Louis XVI st. Bronze, Ormolu and Marble Clock, by Denière
By Jean-François Denière
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Sitting on the top of the column is a patinated Bronze cherub holding the clock's face in one hand and a drumstick in the other.
Griotte Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Magnificent C19th Louis XVI style Mantel Clock. 59cm high
By Louis Auguste Joseph Bertrand
Located in Brighton, Sussex
At the center, the clock face is adorned with a delicate floral design, featuring black Roman numerals and a gold-finished mechanism that adds to its luxurious appeal.
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Early French Louis XVI Hand-Carved Giltwood Clock
Located in Tampa, FL
A richly detailed and beautifully aged French Louis XVI giltwood clock, likely late 18th to early 19th century. This architectural timepiece features a stately form with fluted colum...
Enamel
Max Bill White Wall Clock & Timer Mid-Century Modern, Junghans Germany, 1950s
By Max Bill, Junghans Uhren GmbH
Located in Vienna, AT
This beautiful and charming wall clock features an oval white ceramic case and the characteristically Max Bill clock face — clean, elegant, and perfectly balanced, with beautifully d...
Metal, Chrome
French 18th Century Louis XVI Period Oak Grandfather Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The display compartment above showcases the beautiful clock face with Roman and Arabic numerals and pierced ormolu minute and hour hands.
Oak
Edwardian Silver-Gilt Carriage Clock by Drew & Sons, London, 1913
Located in Braintree, GB
The hinged lid is monogrammed and allows access to the movement and winding mechanism. The clock face is adorned with Roman numerals and signed "Drew & Sons Piccadilly Circus W."
Silver
Vintage Coastal Polished Conch Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The embedded clock face, framed in aged brass, adds a charming vintage touch, making this piece a true conversation starter.
Brass
Vintage Telechron Neon Advertising Clock
Located in Dekalb, IL
Neon tubes run the diameter of the clock face the small advertising window. Within this window is a small drum with various businesses painted, in addition to their locations and pho...
Glass, Wood
Victorian Brass Novelty Clock by Elkington & Co
By Elkington & Co.
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
The clock face inscribed ‘Elkington & Co, Paris.’ English and French, circa 1885.
Brass
Crystal Face and Pendulum Clock Made by Ansonia Clock of New York
By Ansonia Clock Company
Located in Stamford, CT
Crystal face and pendulum clock made by Ansonia Clock of New York.
Brass
"STEP BY STEP" Desk Clock by Kim Mullis as Wilderness Bodies
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This striking piece features a white Corian base with dramatic stepped architecture, crowned by a vibrant black clock face adorned with multi-color geometric symbols.
Corian
Vintage Art Nouveau Period Emmanuel Villains Porcelain Sculpture with Clock
Located in Bronx, NY
The white enamel clock face is decorated with floral garlands & has Arabic numerals.
Porcelain
Mid-Century Spanish Carved Giltwood Sunburst Wall Clock with Mirrored Insets
Located in Dallas, TX
Though it shows light wear in keeping with its age and use, including a few cracked mirror insets (visible in the detailed images), it remains in good overall condition commensurate ...
Giltwood, Mirror
$7,887Sale Price|25% Off
Viennese Enamel and Gilt Brass Table Clock, Mid-19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
The side panels feature sculpted characters set in niches that are topped with fantastic compositions inspired by grotesques. The circular clock face marks the hours in Roman numeral...
Enamel, Brass
Antique French White Marble Bronze Clock Set Candelabras, Pradier, circa 1870
By Susse Freres
Located in Austin, TX
Flanking the porcelain clock face are two gilt eagles emerging from nests of leaves.
Marble, Bronze
A sophisticated clock design, whether it’s a desk clock, mantel clock or large wall clock for your living room, is a decorative object to be admired in your home as much as it is a necessary functional element. This is part of the reason clocks make such superb collectibles. Given the versatility of these treasured fixtures — they’ve long been made in a range of shapes, sizes and styles — a clock can prove integral to your own particular interior decor.
Antique and vintage clocks can whisk us back to the 18th and 19th centuries. When most people think of antique clocks, they imagine an Art Deco Bakelite tabletop clock or wall clock, named for the revolutionary synthetic plastic, Bakelite, of which they’re made, or a stately antique grandfather clock. But the art of clock-making goes way back, transcending continents and encompassing an entire range of design styles and technologies. In short, there are many kinds of clocks depending on your needs.
A variety of wall clocks can be found on 1stDibs. A large antique hand-carved walnut wall clock is best suited to a big room and a flat background given what will likely be outwardly sculptural features, while Georgian grandfather clocks, or longcase clocks, will help welcome rainswept guests into your entryway or foyer. An interactive cuckoo clock, large or small, is guaranteed to bring outsize personality to your living room or dining room. For conversation pieces of a similar breed, mid-century modern enthusiasts go for the curious Ball clock, the first of more than 150 clock models conceived in the studio of legendary architect and designer George Nelson.
Minimalist contemporary clocks and books pair nicely on a shelf, but an eye-catching vintage mantel clock can add balance to your home library while drawing attention to your art and design books and other decorative objects. Ormolu clocks dating from the Louis XVI period, designed in the neoclassical style, are often profusely ornate, featuring architectural flourishes and rich naturalistic details. Rococo-style mantel clocks of Meissen porcelain or porcelain originating from manufacturers in cities such as Limoges, France, during the 18th and 19th centuries, exude an air of imperial elegance on your shelves or side tables and can help give your desk a 19th-century upgrade.
On 1stDibs, find a range of extraordinary antique and vintage clocks today.
The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.
The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.
It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.