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19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Mahogany Clock on Pedestal
19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Mahogany Clock on Pedestal

19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Mahogany Clock on Pedestal

$45,000 / set

19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Mahogany Clock on Pedestal

Located in New York, NY

Finest quality palace size French 19th century Louis XV style gilt bronze mounted mahogany clock on pedestal.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV More Clocks

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Bronze

French Ormolu, Onyx and marble clock & pedestal, retailed by Camerden & Forster
French Ormolu, Onyx and marble clock & pedestal, retailed by Camerden & Forster

French Ormolu, Onyx and marble clock & pedestal, retailed by Camerden & Forster

$57,500

French Ormolu, Onyx and marble clock & pedestal, retailed by Camerden & Forster

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Ormolu, Onyx and marble clock and pedestal, retailed by Camerden & Forster.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Cl...

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Onyx, Marble, Ormolu

French Empire Marble Ormolu Mantle Clock Set Bronze Figurine
French Empire Marble Ormolu Mantle Clock Set Bronze Figurine

French Empire Marble Ormolu Mantle Clock Set Bronze Figurine

$660Sale Price|30% Off

French Empire Marble Ormolu Mantle Clock Set Bronze Figurine

Located in Potters Bar, GB

- Gorgeous French Empire antique clock set - Mantle clock is flanked by two bronze urns on pedestals - Clock is surmounted by bronze female maiden figurine - Great collectors piec...

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Vintage 1910s Mantel Clocks

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Other

Magnificent Historicism Clock or Mantel Clock from circa 1890
Magnificent Historicism Clock or Mantel Clock from circa 1890

Magnificent Historicism Clock or Mantel Clock from circa 1890

$1,844Sale Price|20% Off

Magnificent Historicism Clock or Mantel Clock from circa 1890

Located in Berlin, DE

Magnificent historicism clock or mantel clock from circa 1890 On the pedestal there is a figure of a noble lady with a diadem and book at a Gothic table, with writing utensils on it.

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Antique 19th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Table Clock, Apollo, Bronze, Marble, Model of Lenoir-Ravrio, Louis-Stanislas
Table Clock, Apollo, Bronze, Marble, Model of Lenoir-Ravrio, Louis-Stanislas

Table Clock, Apollo, Bronze, Marble, Model of Lenoir-Ravrio, Louis-Stanislas

$10,903

Table Clock, Apollo, Bronze, Marble, Model of Lenoir-Ravrio, Louis-Stanislas

Located in Madrid, ES

Paris, around 1820. Table clock composed of a staggered rectangular base made of red veined marble and with gilt bronze elements of clear classicist influence (architectural motif ...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Other

Table clock, “L'Etude” and “La Philosophie”. Gilt bronze, Rouge Griotte, etc. Me
Table clock, “L'Etude” and “La Philosophie”. Gilt bronze, Rouge Griotte, etc. Me

Table clock, “L'Etude” and “La Philosophie”. Gilt bronze, Rouge Griotte, etc. Me

$30,298

Table clock, “L'Etude” and “La Philosophie”. Gilt bronze, Rouge Griotte, etc. Me

Located in Madrid, ES

The clock rests on a square pedestal with a relief on the front (again, children's figures) and an eagle perched on it (the bird has its wings spread and is holding a tubular piece i...

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Antique 19th Century European Other Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze, Other

Victorian Brass Skeleton Clock
Victorian Brass Skeleton Clock

Victorian Brass Skeleton Clock

$6,630

Victorian Brass Skeleton Clock

Located in Woodbury, CT

Smart, Islington engraved into the arched lower rail of the frame. The clock rests on four turned pedestal-shaped feet set on a rectangular canted-edge rosewood veneered base on dis...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

Antique French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and White Marble Lyre Form Clock Set
Antique French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and White Marble Lyre Form Clock Set

Antique French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and White Marble Lyre Form Clock Set

$19,500 / set

Antique French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and White Marble Lyre Form Clock Set

Located in New York, NY

Each vase supports a bouquet of naturalistic gilt bronze rose stems, with leaves and buds, forming four candle sockets shaped as blooming roses. The waisted pedestals and circular ba...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

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Carrara Marble, Ormolu

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Louis XV Style Boulle Work Bracket Clock on Pedestal
Louis XV Style Boulle Work Bracket Clock on Pedestal

Louis XV Style Boulle Work Bracket Clock on Pedestal

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H 75.2 in W 16.54 in D 7.88 in

Louis XV Style Boulle Work Bracket Clock on Pedestal

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Keyston, GB

A superb 20th century Louis XV style boulle work table clock on pedestal. The clock with a 18cm gilt metal dial with Roman numeral cartouches, the twin train German movement strikin...

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Gilt Mounted 20th Century Walnut Veneered Bracket Clock on Pedestal
Gilt Mounted 20th Century Walnut Veneered Bracket Clock on Pedestal

Gilt Mounted 20th Century Walnut Veneered Bracket Clock on Pedestal

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H 64.18 in W 14.57 in D 8.27 in

Gilt Mounted 20th Century Walnut Veneered Bracket Clock on Pedestal

By Franz Hermle

Located in Keyston, GB

Decorative 20th century walnut veneered bracket clock and pedestal with applied gilt mounts. The 8 day Ting Tang movement with Sunburst pendulum. strikes the hours and half's on dua...

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Late 20th Century Italian Louis XV Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood

Striking Tramp Art Grandfather Clock
Striking Tramp Art Grandfather Clock

Striking Tramp Art Grandfather Clock

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H 69 in W 27.5 in D 14.5 in

Striking Tramp Art Grandfather Clock

Located in Manalapan, NJ

The clock stands on a deeply layered pedestal. Whimsical and rare.

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Longcase Clock in Boulle Marquetry by Vincenti 19th Century Napoleon III Period
Longcase Clock in Boulle Marquetry by Vincenti 19th Century Napoleon III Period

Longcase Clock in Boulle Marquetry by Vincenti 19th Century Napoleon III Period

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H 92.52 in W 19.69 in D 11.82 in

Longcase Clock in Boulle Marquetry by Vincenti 19th Century Napoleon III Period

By Vincenti et Cie

Located in Manduel, FR

Perfect condition. Ormolu clock mounted on a pedestal. Clock revised (under warranty), stamped "Vincenti Cie Médaille d'Argent 1855.

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Antique 1840s French Napoleon III Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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19TH C. Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze & Green Marble Rotary Clock
19TH C. Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze & Green Marble Rotary Clock

19TH C. Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze & Green Marble Rotary Clock

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H 78.5 in W 13 in D 13 in

19TH C. Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze & Green Marble Rotary Clock

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

19th C. French Rotary Clock. Ormolu Mounted and Verde Antico marble rotary mantel clock on Pedestal.

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Antique Late 19th Century European Neoclassical Revival Grandfather Cloc...

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Marble, Bronze

French Louis XV Vernis Martin Style Clock on Inlaid Pedestal
French Louis XV Vernis Martin Style Clock on Inlaid Pedestal

French Louis XV Vernis Martin Style Clock on Inlaid Pedestal

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H 75 in W 17 in D 9.5 in

French Louis XV Vernis Martin Style Clock on Inlaid Pedestal

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Beautiful Reproduction of a Louis XV Vernis Martin Bronze Mounted Clock which stands on a satinwood inlaid marble top pedestal.

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20th Century Clocks

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Bronze

Fabulous Signed French Dore Bronze Pedestal Clock with Cherubs
Fabulous Signed French Dore Bronze Pedestal Clock with Cherubs

Fabulous Signed French Dore Bronze Pedestal Clock with Cherubs

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H 84.75 in W 19.25 in D 12 in

Fabulous Signed French Dore Bronze Pedestal Clock with Cherubs

Located in Highwood, IL

Outrageous, over-the-top Barbedienne signed (image 4) French pedestal clock with a fabulous marquetry case, intricate gilt ormolu decorations, and frolicking cherubs, too.

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20th Century French Clocks

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Bronze

1980's Post Modern Floor Clock Abstract Form Floating on Pedestal
1980's Post Modern Floor Clock Abstract Form Floating on Pedestal

1980's Post Modern Floor Clock Abstract Form Floating on Pedestal

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H 70.5 in W 31 in D 12 in

1980's Post Modern Floor Clock Abstract Form Floating on Pedestal

Located in Saddle River, NJ

980s Postmodern Floor Clock Abstract Form Floating on Pedestal Add a touch of futuristic flair to your home with this unique 1980s Postmodern Floor Clock.

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Antique 1880s Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood

Unusual Art Deco Sterling Silver "Ball" Shaped Clock With Pendulum
Unusual Art Deco Sterling Silver "Ball" Shaped Clock With Pendulum

Unusual Art Deco Sterling Silver "Ball" Shaped Clock With Pendulum

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H 4.25 in Dm 3 in

Unusual Art Deco Sterling Silver "Ball" Shaped Clock With Pendulum

By Cooper, Pegler & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Unusual, Art Deco, sterling silver, "ball" shaped clock on pedestal base, Chester, England, 1927, Cooper, Pegler & Co.- makers.

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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Sterling Silver

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Sterling Silver

Tiffany Clock on Stand Cabinet Italian Marquetry Inlay Chiming
Tiffany Clock on Stand Cabinet Italian Marquetry Inlay Chiming

Tiffany Clock on Stand Cabinet Italian Marquetry Inlay Chiming

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H 29 in W 15 in D 8 in

Tiffany Clock on Stand Cabinet Italian Marquetry Inlay Chiming

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Eye catching Italian Tiffany clock on a pedestal stand Stand is actually a glass fronted cabinet that opens out Piece is circa 1920 and the clock chimes Intricate floral marquetry in...

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Vintage 1920s More Clocks

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Other

19th Century French Firegilt Mantel Clock, Fireplace Clock, Empire, circa 1820
19th Century French Firegilt Mantel Clock, Fireplace Clock, Empire, circa 1820

19th Century French Firegilt Mantel Clock, Fireplace Clock, Empire, circa 1820

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H 17.33 in W 11.42 in D 4.73 in

19th Century French Firegilt Mantel Clock, Fireplace Clock, Empire, circa 1820

Located in Greven, DE

19th century French fireplace clock "Psyche" France firegilt bronze Empire circa 1820 Dimensions: H x W x D: 44 x 29 x 12 cm Description: Antique mantel clock.

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Antique 1820s French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Egyptian Revival Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Longcase Clock, Paris, circa 1910
Egyptian Revival Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Longcase Clock, Paris, circa 1910

Egyptian Revival Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Longcase Clock, Paris, circa 1910

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H 86.13 in W 24 in D 14 in

Egyptian Revival Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Longcase Clock, Paris, circa 1910

Located in Shippensburg, PA

The crest is easily removable the top, resting loosely in the case over round dowels. The clock case is in two parts, the upper clock case resting on the lower pedestal stand.

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Early 20th Century French Egyptian Revival Clocks

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Metal, Brass, Bronze

Tiffany Mantle Clock and Stand French Marquetry Inlay
Tiffany Mantle Clock and Stand French Marquetry Inlay

Tiffany Mantle Clock and Stand French Marquetry Inlay

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H 39 in W 14 in D 7 in

Tiffany Mantle Clock and Stand French Marquetry Inlay

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Eye catching Italian Tiffany clock on a pedestal stand Stand is actually a glass fronted cabinet that opens out Piece is circa 1910 and the clock chimes Intricate floral marquetry...

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Vintage 1910s Mantel Clocks

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Other

19th Century Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze and Malachite Clock Set
19th Century Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze and Malachite Clock Set

19th Century Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze and Malachite Clock Set

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H 27.17 in W 21.46 in D 8.27 in

19th Century Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze and Malachite Clock Set

Located in London, GB

This charming neoclassical garniture is formed of a clock and two flanking vases on pedestals. The clock, positioned at the centre of the set, is fitted with an enamel dial and set o...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

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Malachite, Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century Scottish Regulator Longcase Clock, Precision Grandfather Clock
19th Century Scottish Regulator Longcase Clock, Precision Grandfather Clock

19th Century Scottish Regulator Longcase Clock, Precision Grandfather Clock

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H 79.53 in W 19.69 in D 9.85 in

19th Century Scottish Regulator Longcase Clock, Precision Grandfather Clock

Located in Greven, DE

Solid and veneered mahogany clock case standing on pedestal plates with side viewing windows for the movement and glazed doors for pendulum and dial.

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Antique 19th Century Scottish Regency Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Cl...

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Brass

George Nelson Model 4766 Brass Clock for Howard Miller
George Nelson Model 4766 Brass Clock for Howard Miller

George Nelson Model 4766 Brass Clock for Howard Miller

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H 7 in W 4.25 in L 7 in

George Nelson Model 4766 Brass Clock for Howard Miller

By Howard Miller, George Nelson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A round brass clock on a brass pedestal foot with a plexiglass bubble case, designed by George Nelson for Howard Miller.

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

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Brass

George Nelson Brass Table Clock for Howard Miller, Mid-Century Modern
George Nelson Brass Table Clock for Howard Miller, Mid-Century Modern

George Nelson Brass Table Clock for Howard Miller, Mid-Century Modern

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H 6 in W 4 in D 3 in

George Nelson Brass Table Clock for Howard Miller, Mid-Century Modern

By George Nelson, Howard Miller

Located in Los Angeles, CA

George Nelson for Howard Miller brass clock. A round brass clock on a tri-legged brass pedestal with a thick plexiglass face.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Metal, Brass

Vintage Danish Iron Sun Clock on a Stone Pedestal
Vintage Danish Iron Sun Clock on a Stone Pedestal

Vintage Danish Iron Sun Clock on a Stone Pedestal

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H 53 in W 24 in D 16.5 in

Vintage Danish Iron Sun Clock on a Stone Pedestal

Located in Round Top, TX

Vintage Danish iron sun clock on a carved and fluted white stone pedestal, circa 1920-1940.

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Early 20th Century Danish Sundials

Vintage Sun Clock or Armillary of Atlas Holding World on Pedestal
Vintage Sun Clock or Armillary of Atlas Holding World on Pedestal

Vintage Sun Clock or Armillary of Atlas Holding World on Pedestal

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H 53.75 in W 17.75 in D 16.75 in

Vintage Sun Clock or Armillary of Atlas Holding World on Pedestal

Located in Round Top, TX

Antique garden ornament from Denmark, known as a Sun Clock or Armillary, with a cast metal figure holding spherical rings and mounted on a pedestal base (representing Atlas holding u...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Sundials

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Stone, Metal

Vintage Armillary or Sun Clock on Original White Pedestal Base, Denmark
Vintage Armillary or Sun Clock on Original White Pedestal Base, Denmark

Vintage Armillary or Sun Clock on Original White Pedestal Base, Denmark

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H 57.25 in W 19 in D 16.25 in

Vintage Armillary or Sun Clock on Original White Pedestal Base, Denmark

Located in Round Top, TX

The base is an image of Atlas holding up the world. These "sun clocks" are still seen in the gardens of rural Denmark today.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Sundials

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Metal

Meissen Splendour Clock With Gardener Figures On Pedestal by Leuteritz, Ca 1880
Meissen Splendour Clock With Gardener Figures On Pedestal by Leuteritz, Ca 1880

Meissen Splendour Clock With Gardener Figures On Pedestal by Leuteritz, Ca 1880

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H 19.3 in W 12.41 in D 9.45 in

Meissen Splendour Clock With Gardener Figures On Pedestal by Leuteritz, Ca 1880

By Meissen Porcelain, Ernst August Leuteritz

Located in Vienna, AT

The clock and the pedestal were designed by Leuteritz using old forms in the Rococo style: The clock case rises on a rock base with gold heightened rocailles, richly decorated with d...

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Antique 1880s German Rococo Porcelain

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Porcelain

Meissen Mantle Table Clock Allegory of Water Ernst August Leuteritz, circa 1880
Meissen Mantle Table Clock Allegory of Water Ernst August Leuteritz, circa 1880

Meissen Mantle Table Clock Allegory of Water Ernst August Leuteritz, circa 1880

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H 18.89 in W 9.44 in D 7.08 in

Meissen Mantle Table Clock Allegory of Water Ernst August Leuteritz, circa 1880

By Ernst August Leuteritz

Located in Vienna, AT

(Thomas Bergmann 2010, page 665) Specifications: -- There are TWO SCULPTURED CHERUB FIGURINES OF MOST LOVELY APPEARANCE ATTACHED TO CLOCK'S TOP PIECE AS WELL AS ROCAILLE DECORATIONS...

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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Rococo Revival Porcelain

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Porcelain

Sophisticated Mid-Century Modernist Brass Clock on Pedestal by Telechron
Sophisticated Mid-Century Modernist Brass Clock on Pedestal by Telechron

Sophisticated Mid-Century Modernist Brass Clock on Pedestal by Telechron

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H 6 in W 7 in D 3 in

Sophisticated Mid-Century Modernist Brass Clock on Pedestal by Telechron

Located in New York, NY

A Classic example of Mid-Century Modernism's clean aesthetic and style. A brass tripod with ball-points holds a fully original Telechron clock resting within a rectangular polished-b...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

Large Kienzle Mid-Century GMT Heavy Brass World Time Zone Table Clock & Manual
Large Kienzle Mid-Century GMT Heavy Brass World Time Zone Table Clock & Manual

Large Kienzle Mid-Century GMT Heavy Brass World Time Zone Table Clock & Manual

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H 11.5 in W 10 in D 2.39 in

Large Kienzle Mid-Century GMT Heavy Brass World Time Zone Table Clock & Manual

By Kienzle Clocks

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

The clock stands on a brass pedestal base and is clearly signed on the face and back with the Kienzle maker's marks.

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

Materials

Brass, Cut Steel

Tiffany Mantle Clock and Stand French Marquetry Inlay
Tiffany Mantle Clock and Stand French Marquetry Inlay

Tiffany Mantle Clock and Stand French Marquetry Inlay

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H 39 in W 14 in D 7 in

Tiffany Mantle Clock and Stand French Marquetry Inlay

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Eye catching Italian Tiffany clock on a pedestal stand Stand is actually a glass fronted cabinet that opens out Piece is circa 1910 and the clock chimes Intricate floral marquetry...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Wall Clocks

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Wood

Vintage Verdigris Sun Clock Armillary Sun Dial on Pedestal with Atlas Holding Th
Vintage Verdigris Sun Clock Armillary Sun Dial on Pedestal with Atlas Holding Th

Vintage Verdigris Sun Clock Armillary Sun Dial on Pedestal with Atlas Holding Th

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H 40 in W 15.5 in D 24 in

Vintage Verdigris Sun Clock Armillary Sun Dial on Pedestal with Atlas Holding Th

Located in Round Top, TX

Antique garden ornament from Denmark, known as a Sun Clock or Armillary, with a cast metal figure holding spherical rings (representing Atlas holding up the world) and mounted on a p...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Sundials

Materials

Stone, Metal

Meissen Gorgeous Table or Mantle Clock circa 1870
Meissen Gorgeous Table or Mantle Clock circa 1870

Meissen Gorgeous Table or Mantle Clock circa 1870

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H 12.4 in W 10.4 in D 5.2 in

Meissen Gorgeous Table or Mantle Clock circa 1870

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

FIRST QUALITY MODEL NUMBER F 36 FORMER'S NUMBER 43 PAINTER'S NUMBER 28 The CLOCK'S CASE is put on square pedestal standing on four round feet.

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Antique 19th Century German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Gustavian Cupboard and Clock Cabinet, 1820s, Sweden, Warm Gray
Antique Gustavian Cupboard and Clock Cabinet, 1820s, Sweden, Warm Gray

Antique Gustavian Cupboard and Clock Cabinet, 1820s, Sweden, Warm Gray

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H 97 in W 48.5 in D 19.5 in

Antique Gustavian Cupboard and Clock Cabinet, 1820s, Sweden, Warm Gray

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Topped with a decorative antique Swedish clock on glass-fronted lyre pedestal. Pale warm gray painted finish appears to be original and is distressed.  

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Cabinets

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Wood

Antique Boulle Pedestal Clock by Dubuc Paris
Antique Boulle Pedestal Clock by Dubuc Paris

Antique Boulle Pedestal Clock by Dubuc Paris

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H 82 in W 19 in D 15 in

Antique Boulle Pedestal Clock by Dubuc Paris

Located in Antrim, GB

A fabulous early 19th century Louis XV design Boulle clock on pedestal signed Jacques Dubuc, The clock with beautifully worked signed gilt metal dial with white enamel Roman numeral ...

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Antique 1790s French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

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Brass, Bronze

Elegant Brass Clock
Elegant Brass Clock

Elegant Brass Clock

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H 19 in Dm 9 in

Elegant Brass Clock

Located in New York, NY

Sessions United brass clock mounted on a round brass pedestal, wood base.

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Vintage 1950s American Clocks

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Antique Russian Malachite Pietra Dure Jewelry Box, Casket, Box
Antique Russian Malachite Pietra Dure Jewelry Box, Casket, Box

Antique Russian Malachite Pietra Dure Jewelry Box, Casket, Box

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H 2.75 in W 7 in D 4.5 in

Antique Russian Malachite Pietra Dure Jewelry Box, Casket, Box

Located in South Coast, CA

Petersburg without marveling at the exquisite and repeated use of fine Russian malachite stone veneers on pedestals, clocks and bases, candle stands and Imperial eggs; snuff boxes, o...

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Antique 19th Century Russian Boxes

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Located in Norwich, GB

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Beautiful little antique clock in the Louis XV style made by the clockmaker Gille l'Ainé in the 19th century. The dial is signed "Gille l'Ainé, à Paris". The curved forms, embellishe...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

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Louis XV Style Gilt Brass Mantel Clock, Late 19th Century

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

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Located in Astoria, NY

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

Late 18th Century, French Louis XVI Neoclassical Ormolu Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock
Late 18th Century, French Louis XVI Neoclassical Ormolu Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock

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$13,772

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Late 18th Century, French Louis XVI Neoclassical Ormolu Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

A very fine Louis XVI period ormolu striking cartel clock “aux guirlandes”, the movement signed on the white enamel by Gille L’Aine, Paris. Pierre II. Gille l’ainé (1723-1784) was th...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Wall Clocks

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Large 18th Century French Louis XV Gilt Bronze Boulle inlaid Mantel Clock
Large 18th Century French Louis XV Gilt Bronze Boulle inlaid Mantel Clock

Large 18th Century French Louis XV Gilt Bronze Boulle inlaid Mantel Clock

Sold|$9,500

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Large 18th Century French Louis XV Gilt Bronze Boulle inlaid Mantel Clock

Located in New York, NY

Very large (40 inch tall) ormolu bronze mantel clock from the Louis XV period with Boulle style inlaid brass and enamel decorations with original pendulum. By the Paris maker, Denis ...

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

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F. Barbedienne, French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mantel Clock, Ed. Minart, c. 1852
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F. Barbedienne, French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mantel Clock, Ed. Minart, c. 1852

$7,919

H 17.33 in W 8.67 in D 5.91 in

F. Barbedienne, French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mantel Clock, Ed. Minart, c. 1852

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Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

An exceptionally refined French ormolu mantel clock in the Louis XVI Revival style, attributed to the celebrated Parisian bronze founder Ferdinand Barbedienne. The clock was most lik...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

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French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted Grandfather - Tall Case Clock
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted Grandfather - Tall Case Clock

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted Grandfather - Tall Case Clock

$75,600Sale Price|20% Off

H 81.13 in W 20 in D 12.5 in

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted Grandfather - Tall Case Clock

By Kahn

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Very Fine French 19th Century Louis XVI style ormolu-mounted amaranth, tulipwood, sycamore and parquetry pedestal "Régulateur de Parquet" Clock, after the model attributed to Jean-...

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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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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.

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    A pedestal serves as the base of a statue, obelisk or column.

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    A table clock designed by prestigious English clockmaker Thomas Tompion for Queen Mary in 1693 was sold at auction for more than $2 million in 2019, while a clock named the Duc d'Orléans Breguet Sympathique, designed by the Swiss house of Breguet in the 1830s, fetched $6.8 million at auction in 2012. There are an estimated 12 Sympathiques in existence.

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    Clocks may be mechanical, electric, pendulum, quartz or atomic.

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