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Vintage Carved Wood and Poly Chrome Painted Figural Musical Clock Figurine
Vintage Carved Wood and Poly Chrome Painted Figural Musical Clock Figurine

Vintage Carved Wood and Poly Chrome Painted Figural Musical Clock Figurine

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

In addition, there is currently no key for the clock, but these normally use a standard small music box or clock key as these German movements were often used in miniatures of this p...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Rare unusual antique Edwardian musical quality inlaid marquetry grandmother cloc
Rare unusual antique Edwardian musical quality inlaid marquetry grandmother cloc

Rare unusual antique Edwardian musical quality inlaid marquetry grandmother cloc

Located in Ipswich, GB

Having a square brass dial, the original hands, 8 day musical chiming movement, chiming every quarter of the hour and striking on the hour with the original weights, pendulum and win...

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20th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass

Burr Walnut and Ormolu Desk Set Signed Appay a Paris
Burr Walnut and Ormolu Desk Set Signed Appay a Paris

Burr Walnut and Ormolu Desk Set Signed Appay a Paris

Located in London, GB

The back of the clock itself is ormolu with a floral pattern. The clock has an integral key and a time setting knob at 7 o clock.

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Antique Early 1900s French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

"Exotic Aroma of Memory", New York, 2009

"Exotic Aroma of Memory", New York, 2009

By Tina West

Located in Hudson, NY

Still life, sepia tone, clock, key, time, composition, study, surrealism, abstract, concept

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

"Monumental Stillness", New York, 2007

"Monumental Stillness", New York, 2007

By Tina West

Located in Hudson, NY

Still life, sepia tone, clock, key, study, composition, surrealism, DaDa, surrealist

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Johnny O'clock
Johnny O'clock

Johnny O'clock

Located in London, GB

Original photographic production still for the 1947 Film Noir Johnny O'clock starring Dick Powell, Evelyn Keyes, Lee J.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Photography

Materials

Paper

Clock Spring Industrial Articulating Desk Lamp
Clock Spring Industrial Articulating Desk Lamp

Clock Spring Industrial Articulating Desk Lamp

Located in Peekskill, NY

Its the same style of spring found in clocks and old key wind toys. The shade is a new old stock green over white porcelain over steel with a 10 inch diameter.

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Antique Smith 8-Day Shipboard Clock
Antique Smith 8-Day Shipboard Clock

Antique Smith 8-Day Shipboard Clock

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A brass circular base with a central inset hinged glass panel that reveals a white metal face with black enameled Roman numerals hours and Arabic numerals seconds. The clock lacks a ...

Category

Early 20th Century English Industrial Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Cartier Antique Sterling Silver Desk Travel Clock
Cartier Antique Sterling Silver Desk Travel Clock

Cartier Antique Sterling Silver Desk Travel Clock

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

Antique Cartier sterling silver desk/travel clock with original key winder and box. Clock measures 1.75" x 1" x 6/8".

Category

20th Century French Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Bronze Mountain Lion with Tiffany & Co. Clock
Bronze Mountain Lion with Tiffany & Co. Clock

Bronze Mountain Lion with Tiffany & Co. Clock

By Giacomo Merculiano

Located in Bronx, NY

This fabulous ensemble was retailed by Tiffany & Co. & is a perfect accent for a mountain lodge, cabin &/or man’s den. The clock has a key wind movement, pendulum & key. It will requ...

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Rare Painted and Scraped Faux Grain Gustavian Clock Cabinet
Rare Painted and Scraped Faux Grain Gustavian Clock Cabinet

Rare Painted and Scraped Faux Grain Gustavian Clock Cabinet

Located in Washington, DC

A rare painted and scraped faux grain Gustavian clock cabinet. Key for all cabinets. Top Dimensions H 51.75 inches x D 11.50 inches x W 50 inches Bottom Cabinet H 30 inche...

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Cupboards

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

Biedermeier Picture Clock with Musical Movement, Austria, circa 1825
Biedermeier Picture Clock with Musical Movement, Austria, circa 1825

Biedermeier Picture Clock with Musical Movement, Austria, circa 1825

Located in Incline Village, NV

Original imbeded hanging hook is at the top of case. Two winding keys are included; one for the clock and one for the music box.

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Antique 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Paintings

Materials

Metal

Rare Antique Swedish 1800s Rococo Secretary Cabinet with a Clock, Original Paint
Rare Antique Swedish 1800s Rococo Secretary Cabinet with a Clock, Original Paint

Rare Antique Swedish 1800s Rococo Secretary Cabinet with a Clock, Original Paint

Located in Kramfors, SE

Original and functional locks and keys. The clock comes with the original mechanism which is original to the cabinet and has been there since the start.

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Cabinets

Materials

Pine

1850's Swiss Travel Clock with Breguet Engine Turned Case and Original Case
1850's Swiss Travel Clock with Breguet Engine Turned Case and Original Case

1850's Swiss Travel Clock with Breguet Engine Turned Case and Original Case

Located in Long Beach, CA

It is remarkable that this clock can still be used. You set the alarm by turning the star wheel in the center and wind the clock with a key.

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Antique 1650s Swiss Desk Accessories

David Petersen England DP / BT Boite Carriage Clock, 8 Days, 11 Jewels, B&P's.
David Petersen England DP / BT Boite Carriage Clock, 8 Days, 11 Jewels, B&P's.

David Petersen England DP / BT Boite Carriage Clock, 8 Days, 11 Jewels, B&P's.

Located in Canterbury, England

Handled but showing no significant sign of use from new, our carriage clock comes complete inner and outer box, all protective packaging inside, guarantee (undated but with serial (a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Desk Accessories

"Xmas" Elise Asher, Abstract Expressionist, Gestural, Colorful Composition
"Xmas" Elise Asher, Abstract Expressionist, Gestural, Colorful Composition

"Xmas" Elise Asher, Abstract Expressionist, Gestural, Colorful Composition

Located in New York, NY

Asher went back to painting in the 1970s and 1980s, creating evocative, metaphysical landscapes and scenarios that were filled by recurrent themes of odd birds, graves, locks, keys, ...

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1950s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media

"Jo The Acrobat" Mechanical Monkey Clockwork Wind-Up Toy France Circa 1950's
"Jo The Acrobat" Mechanical Monkey Clockwork Wind-Up Toy France Circa 1950's

"Jo The Acrobat" Mechanical Monkey Clockwork Wind-Up Toy France Circa 1950's

Located in Incline Village, NV

It operates as follows: *Wind up the toy with the clock work key provided by inserting to the side of the monkey under his shoulder on the left side into the recessed key wind chuck ...

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Vintage 1950s French Folk Art Toys and Dolls

Materials

Tin

Heart of Destiny
Heart of Destiny

Heart of Destiny

By Evgeniya Brits

Located in Zofingen, AG

At the heart of the painting lies a vivid red heart, encircled by clocks, gears, and keys — symbols of fate, love, and the intricate mechanisms of life.

Category

2010s Pop Art Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Varnish, Acrylic

Moschino, 'Kiss My Patch' Pouch, Fall/Winter 1993-1994
Moschino, 'Kiss My Patch' Pouch, Fall/Winter 1993-1994

Moschino, 'Kiss My Patch' Pouch, Fall/Winter 1993-1994

By Franco Moschino

Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH

This iconic pouch from the Moschino Couture line features an eclectic mix of cartoon-like appliqués and whimsical hardware, including a teddy bear, peace sign, key, and clock—all qui...

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1990s Italian Clutches

Henry Moore Textiles
Henry Moore Textiles

Henry Moore Textiles

Located in CA, CA

Fascinating motifs such as Moore’s clock faces, safety pins, piano keys and signature reclining figures are reproduced in his textile designs.

Category

Early 2000s Books

Materials

Paper

Historical  Rolex Cosmograph Daytona  Big Red 6263 steel  1979
Historical  Rolex Cosmograph Daytona  Big Red 6263 steel  1979

Historical Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Big Red 6263 steel 1979

By Rolex

Located in Neguri, Vizcaya

Offered in either black or silver with contrasting colors for the sub-dials/chronograph registers, the reference 6263 “Big Red” gets its name from the bright red “Daytona” name that ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

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Clock Keys For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of clock keys available for sale. Each of these unique clock keys was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. Clock keys have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Clock keys are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian, Art Deco and Georgian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Clock keys have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Adler Gong, Herschede Clock Co. and Howard Miller are consistently popular.

How Much are Clock Keys?

Prices for clock keys start at $325 and top out at $10,500 with the average selling for $2,800.

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.

On 1stDibs, find a range of extraordinary antique and vintage clocks today.