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Louis XVI style Mantle Clock, 19th Century 16.5"(42cm)
Louis XVI style Mantle Clock, 19th Century 16.5"(42cm)

Louis XVI style Mantle Clock, 19th Century 16.5"(42cm)

Located in Brighton, Sussex

holding a torch and a bow and arrow, leaning against the inset eight day chiming clock.

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1860s French Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Large French 19th Century Bronze Cherub Clock
Large French 19th Century Bronze Cherub Clock

Large French 19th Century Bronze Cherub Clock

Located in Brighton, Sussex

bronze putti entwined around the eight day duration chiming clock with four scrolling foliate candelabra

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Classical French Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock, 19th Century
Classical French Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock, 19th Century

Classical French Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock, 19th Century

Located in Brighton, Sussex

, depicting a mother and child after harvesting above an eight day duration chiming clock, either side having

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

19th Century French Enamel Clock Set
19th Century French Enamel Clock Set

19th Century French Enamel Clock Set

Located in Brighton, Sussex

ribbon decorated eight day duration hour and half hour chiming clock , again with wonderful enamel

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

Large 19th Century Gilded Ormolu and Bronze Clock Set, by Deniere, Paris
Large 19th Century Gilded Ormolu and Bronze Clock Set, by Deniere, Paris

Large 19th Century Gilded Ormolu and Bronze Clock Set, by Deniere, Paris

By Maison Deniere

Located in Brighton, Sussex

, having a reclined classical lady reading, next to a white enamel clock face with an eight day chiming

Category

19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Art Deco Westminster Chiming Mantel Clock by Perivale
Art Deco Westminster Chiming Mantel Clock by Perivale

Art Deco Westminster Chiming Mantel Clock by Perivale

By The Perivale British Clock Company

Located in Norwich, GB

Art Deco Westminster Chiming Mantel Clock by Perivale Art Deco mantel clock housed in an unusual

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1920s English Art Deco Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Oak

Austrian Biedermeier Clock, Alabaster Columns, Chimes
Austrian Biedermeier Clock, Alabaster Columns, Chimes

Austrian Biedermeier Clock, Alabaster Columns, Chimes

Located in San Francisco, CA

A lovely and very manly neoclassic styled clock, in working order. The case is mahogany with ebony

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19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Alabaster

19th Century Westminster chiming mantel clock
19th Century Westminster chiming mantel clock

19th Century Westminster chiming mantel clock

By James Worrel Clarke

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality late 19th Century ebonised Victorian silvered dial mantel clock, with

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Art Deco Oak Westminster Chiming Mantel Clock
Art Deco Oak Westminster Chiming Mantel Clock

Art Deco Oak Westminster Chiming Mantel Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

Art Deco Oak Westminster Chiming Mantel Clock Art Deco mantel clock housed in an octagonal shaped

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1920s Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Oak

19th Century Ebonized Westminster Chiming Mantel Clock
19th Century Ebonized Westminster Chiming Mantel Clock

19th Century Ebonized Westminster Chiming Mantel Clock

Located in Brighton, Sussex

An imposing 19th century ebonised, Westminster chiming mantle / bracket clock, having classical

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Late 19th Century English Georgian Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Edwardian 1900s Sterling Silver Carriage Clock
Antique Edwardian 1900s Sterling Silver Carriage Clock

Antique Edwardian 1900s Sterling Silver Carriage Clock

By William Comyns & Sons 1

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

striking clock (also known as a chiming clock) movement creates an audible sound cumulatively upon every

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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique Edwardian quality mahogany inlaid chiming 8 day mantle clock
Antique Edwardian quality mahogany inlaid chiming 8 day mantle clock

Antique Edwardian quality mahogany inlaid chiming 8 day mantle clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Antique Edwardian quality mahogany inlaid chiming 8 day mantle clock having a quality mahogany

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Antique Edwardian quality rosewood inlaid chiming 8 day mantle clock
Antique Edwardian quality rosewood inlaid chiming 8 day mantle clock

Antique Edwardian quality rosewood inlaid chiming 8 day mantle clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Antique Edwardian quality rosewood inlaid chiming 8 day mantle clock having a quality rosewood

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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Glass, Rosewood

Impressive Quarter Chiming Tubular Gong Longcase Clock
Impressive Quarter Chiming Tubular Gong Longcase Clock

Impressive Quarter Chiming Tubular Gong Longcase Clock

By Maple & Co.

Located in Amersham, GB

A very impressive quarter chiming tubular gong clock with a very high quality three train movement

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1890s English Edwardian Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Brass, Steel, Chrome

19th Century English Tube Chimer Longcase Clock
19th Century English Tube Chimer Longcase Clock

19th Century English Tube Chimer Longcase Clock

Located in Dublin, IE

A spectacular late 19th century longcase Grandfather clock with an eight day movement and chiming

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Brass

Victorian Ebonised Ting-Tang Chiming Bracket Clock
Victorian Ebonised Ting-Tang Chiming Bracket Clock

Victorian Ebonised Ting-Tang Chiming Bracket Clock

By Winterhalder and Hofmeier

Located in Norwich, GB

Victorian Ebonised ting-tang chiming bracket clock Impressive ebonised break arch case with

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1890s German Victorian Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Fruitwood

Unusual quality antique oak chiming longcase barometer clock
Unusual quality antique oak chiming longcase barometer clock

Unusual quality antique oak chiming longcase barometer clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Unusual quality antique oak chiming longcase barometer clock, having a quality antique oak cased

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Early 20th Century Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Glass, Oak

Westminster Chiming Grandmother Clock in a Mahogany Case
Westminster Chiming Grandmother Clock in a Mahogany Case

Westminster Chiming Grandmother Clock in a Mahogany Case

Located in Montreal, QC

This grandmother clock has a spring-driven, three train, chiming movement, facilitating the

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Early 20th Century English Georgian Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Brass

Fine Quality antique Oak 8 Day Chiming Grandmother Clock
Fine Quality antique Oak 8 Day Chiming Grandmother Clock

Fine Quality antique Oak 8 Day Chiming Grandmother Clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Fine Quality antique Oak 8 Day Chiming Grandmother Clock, having a superb quality oak case with

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Early 20th Century Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Oak

Antique Victorian Ansonia Cast Iron Bronze Lion Mantel Clock 14"
Antique Victorian Ansonia Cast Iron Bronze Lion Mantel Clock 14"

Antique Victorian Ansonia Cast Iron Bronze Lion Mantel Clock 14"

By Ansonia Clock Company

Located in Dayton, OH

Late 19th century Ansonia key wound, chiming mantel clock. Features a rectangular, black lacquered

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Cast Stone, Bronze

Sevres Clock Set (Garniture)
Sevres Clock Set (Garniture)

Sevres Clock Set (Garniture)

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Bronx, NY

resulted from careless winding of the time & chime of the clock. Additionally, there are tiny jewels lost

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Late 19th Century French Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Mantle Clock
French 19th Century Mantle Clock

French 19th Century Mantle Clock

Located in Brighton, Sussex

) clock. Having urns and a cherub above the eight day clock that chimes on the hour and half hour

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

English Bracket Clock, 19th Century Georgian
English Bracket Clock, 19th Century Georgian

English Bracket Clock, 19th Century Georgian

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

triple chain Fusee 4-Gong Westminster Chime bracket clock. The high quality mahogany and gilt ormolu

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19th Century Great Britain (UK) Georgian Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Brass

19C Gustav Becker Vienna Wall Clock
19C Gustav Becker Vienna Wall Clock

19C Gustav Becker Vienna Wall Clock

Located in Dallas, TX

(with original keys) for time and chime/strike. The clock does not have a chime but sounds off or

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Late 19th Century German Victorian Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Brass

Thwaites and Reed 19th Century Wall Clock
Thwaites and Reed 19th Century Wall Clock

Thwaites and Reed 19th Century Wall Clock

Located in London, GB

. The clock is wound with the original key and has a lovely deep tick tock (no chime). The diameter of

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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Bronze & Marble Mantel Clock Set
French 19th Century Bronze & Marble Mantel Clock Set

French 19th Century Bronze & Marble Mantel Clock Set

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

the clock will chime if provoked. Please view the detailed images to see the current condition. Sold

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19th Century French Empire Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French 19th Century Bronze & Marble Mantel Clock Set
French 19th Century Bronze & Marble Mantel Clock Set

French 19th Century Bronze & Marble Mantel Clock Set

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A captivating three-piece mantel clock, from 19th century France, crafted in Siena marble and gilt

Category

19th Century French Empire Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Elegant Patinated and Gilt Bronze Portico Clock Circa 1875
Elegant Patinated and Gilt Bronze Portico Clock Circa 1875

Elegant Patinated and Gilt Bronze Portico Clock Circa 1875

Located in Lambertville, NJ

strikes at the hour and half hour, a soft crisp chime. The clock is running well but may need adjustment

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1870s French Neoclassical Revival Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Clock Set
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Clock Set

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Clock Set

Located in Brighton, Sussex

clock which chimes on the hour and half hour.

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Fine Quality 19th Century Sevres Style Clock Garniture
Fine Quality 19th Century Sevres Style Clock Garniture

Fine Quality 19th Century Sevres Style Clock Garniture

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Brighton, Sussex

clock that chimes on the hour and half hour. Beautifully classically painted inset Sevres style

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Egyptian Revival Bronze and Marble French Mantle Clock
Egyptian Revival Bronze and Marble French Mantle Clock

Egyptian Revival Bronze and Marble French Mantle Clock

By Mermod Jaccard & Co.

Located in Bronx, NY

Jaccard & Co. The clock is key wind with bell chimes. Although the clock is in running order and all

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Early 20th Century French Egyptian Revival Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

Large 19th Century Raingo Fres, Paris Clock Set
Large 19th Century Raingo Fres, Paris Clock Set

Large 19th Century Raingo Fres, Paris Clock Set

Located in Brighton, Sussex

and foliage. The eight day duration clock chimes on the hour and half hour and is signed; Raingo Fres

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Tiffany & Co. Bronze Clock Ensemble, E. Colin & Cie
Tiffany & Co. Bronze Clock Ensemble, E. Colin & Cie

Tiffany & Co. Bronze Clock Ensemble, E. Colin & Cie

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Bronx, NY

fish. Complimenting this key wind clock with bell chime movement centerpiece is a pair of flamboyant

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Early 20th Century French Rococo Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Wall Clock in the Biedermeier Style, 19th Century
Wall Clock in the Biedermeier Style, 19th Century

Wall Clock in the Biedermeier Style, 19th Century

Located in Opole, PL

movement, professionally inspected and in full working order. The clock chimes on the half-hour and the

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19th Century European Biedermeier Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Wood, Rosewood

Original Art Deco Wall Clock, by ANGELUS, Walnut, Revived Polish, France, 1930s
Original Art Deco Wall Clock, by ANGELUS, Walnut, Revived Polish, France, 1930s

Original Art Deco Wall Clock, by ANGELUS, Walnut, Revived Polish, France, 1930s

By Angelus

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

confirming their origin and quality. The clock plays the melodious "London" Westminster chimes. The clock

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Glass, Walnut

19C French Mantle Clock with Candelabra Garnitures by J. Marti (Paris)
19C French Mantle Clock with Candelabra Garnitures by J. Marti (Paris)

19C French Mantle Clock with Candelabra Garnitures by J. Marti (Paris)

By Marti

Located in Dallas, TX

chime. Beneath the clock face, there are again floral bouquets, with a glorious central bronze lion’s

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Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Slate, Brass, Bronze

Antique French Ormolu & Sevres Porcelain 3 Piece Clock Candelabra Garniture 1870
Antique French Ormolu & Sevres Porcelain 3 Piece Clock Candelabra Garniture 1870

Antique French Ormolu & Sevres Porcelain 3 Piece Clock Candelabra Garniture 1870

By F. Barbedienne Foundry, Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, Brocot & Delettrez

Located in Portland, OR

the other for a chime, the clock chimes the hours on a soft delicate sounding bell, the clock is in

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1870s French Belle Époque Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th Century Napoleon III Mother of Pearl Inlay Wall Clock
French 19th Century Napoleon III Mother of Pearl Inlay Wall Clock

French 19th Century Napoleon III Mother of Pearl Inlay Wall Clock

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

face has hand painted Roman numerals. The clock chimes on the hour, and once on the half hour.

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

French 19th Century Napoleon III Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Wall Clock
French 19th Century Napoleon III Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Wall Clock

French 19th Century Napoleon III Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Wall Clock

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

face has hand-painted Roman numerals. The clock chimes the hour, and once on the half hour.

Category

Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Porcelain, Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood, Mahogany

French 19th Century Napoleon III Mother of Pearl Inlay Wall Clock
French 19th Century Napoleon III Mother of Pearl Inlay Wall Clock

French 19th Century Napoleon III Mother of Pearl Inlay Wall Clock

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

chimes on the hour, 5 minutes after the hour, and once on the half hour. This clock has a very short

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Brass

Antique French Tortoiseshell & Brass Inlaid Boulle Ormolu 8 Day Clock Paris 1880
Antique French Tortoiseshell & Brass Inlaid Boulle Ormolu 8 Day Clock Paris 1880

Antique French Tortoiseshell & Brass Inlaid Boulle Ormolu 8 Day Clock Paris 1880

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Portland, OR

brass bob & the winding key is present, the clock chimes the hours on a mellow sounding gong and be

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1880s French Louis XVI Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Antique William S. Sperry American Empire Mahogany 8 Day Column Mantel Clock 27"
Antique William S. Sperry American Empire Mahogany 8 Day Column Mantel Clock 27"

Antique William S. Sperry American Empire Mahogany 8 Day Column Mantel Clock 27"

Located in Dayton, OH

Early 19th century / Circa 1840's weight driven, chiming mantel or shelf clock by William S. Sperry

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19th Century American American Empire Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Bronze Sconce Wall or Cartel Clock. Lerolle Freres, Paris, Rare, Unusual
Bronze Sconce Wall or Cartel Clock. Lerolle Freres, Paris, Rare, Unusual

Bronze Sconce Wall or Cartel Clock. Lerolle Freres, Paris, Rare, Unusual

By Lerolle Freres

Located in Manhasset, NY

. This clock is chiming however we are not sure if it is in working order therefore, clocks are sold as

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Early 1900s French Louis XV Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Steel

French 19C Japy Freres & Red Sevres Porcelain Mantle Clock with Garniture Set
French 19C Japy Freres & Red Sevres Porcelain Mantle Clock with Garniture Set

French 19C Japy Freres & Red Sevres Porcelain Mantle Clock with Garniture Set

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, Japy Frères, Phillipe Mourey

Located in Dallas, TX

holes … one for the pendulum movement and the other for the striking chime/ring. Unlike British clocks

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19th Century French Rococo Revival Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Art Deco Pink Marble Set of Mantle, Desk or Chapel Clock with Bronze Details
Art Deco Pink Marble Set of Mantle, Desk or Chapel Clock with Bronze Details

Art Deco Pink Marble Set of Mantle, Desk or Chapel Clock with Bronze Details

Located in Miami, FL

perfectly working Art Deco clock with a chime. If you are looking for a great shape and excellent

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Swedish 19th C. Grandfather Clock, 7.5+ Ft
Swedish 19th C. Grandfather Clock, 7.5+ Ft

Swedish 19th C. Grandfather Clock, 7.5+ Ft

Located in Atlanta, GA

movement) would be changed to black hands, similar in style. The clock would then chime (the chime can be

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19th Century Swedish Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Metal

19th c. French Morbier Clock or Comtoise Mouvement
19th c. French Morbier Clock or Comtoise Mouvement

19th c. French Morbier Clock or Comtoise Mouvement

Located in Winter Park, FL

. Movement has been professionally cleaned and oiled and it is in working condition. 7 day clock. Chimes on

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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Brass

19th Century Long-Case Grandfather Clock, Sweden
19th Century Long-Case Grandfather Clock, Sweden

19th Century Long-Case Grandfather Clock, Sweden

Located in Atlanta, GA

. The clock would then chime (the chime can be turned off even though the sound is quite delightful). A

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19th Century Swedish Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Wood

19th c. French Morbier Clock or Tall Case Movement
19th c. French Morbier Clock or Tall Case Movement

19th c. French Morbier Clock or Tall Case Movement

Located in Winter Park, FL

clock. Chimes on the hour and two minutes after and once on the half. The dimensions of the frame is

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Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Chime Clocks

Materials

Brass

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Antique Chime Clocks For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique chime clocks available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique chime clocks was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and mahogany. There are all kinds of antique chime clocks available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique chime clocks to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, Georgian and Neoclassical antique chime clocks are of considerable interest. Antique chime clocks have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Viennese Manufactory, A. Caron and Arnold & Lewis are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Chime Clocks?

Antique chime clocks can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $6,271, while the lowest priced sells for $195 and the highest can go for as much as $53,000.

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.

Questions About Antique Chime Clocks
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The chime on a clock is the tune that it plays at specific time intervals. A clock may chime on the hour, or more frequently to mark shorter time increments. Shop for a variety of clocks from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A mechanical process is what makes a clock chime. The music roll pulls back a chime hammer, which then returns to its original position and hits a chime rod, or in certain cases, a steel tuned tube, as it rotates. The majority of chiming, weight-driven mechanical grandfather clocks have 12 hammers and rods. Find a collection of antique and vintage clocks on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The meaning of the chimes on a clock relates to time. At specific intervals, the chimes play a melody to let you know how much time has passed. Depending on the design, clock chimes may sound every 15, 30 or 60 minutes. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage clocks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A Westminster chime clock features a quartz clock movement, which electronically plays the “Westminster Quarters” / “Westminster Chimes” melody on the hour mark. A Westminster chime clock also plays a progressive melody to mark every quarter-hour. Westminster chime clocks are considered classic and timeless furnishings, made using high-quality wood and metals. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage Westminster chime clocks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    A Westminster chime clock uses quartz movement to work the gears, to move pendulums and to play the popular melody everyone is fond of. The quartz movement electronically plays the melody that can be set to play on the hour, half an hour and quarter hour if desired. Find a wide range of antique, new and vintage clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To fix the chime on a mantel clock, take it to an experienced clock repair shop. A professional will have the knowledge and tools necessary to diagnose the problem with the chimes and make the necessary repairs. You'll find a range of mantel clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    To get your grandfather clock to chime correctly, you must wait until the next hour count and note how many hours the clock chimes and then move the hour hand to the hour the clock chimed. Then you can reset the clock to the proper time.
    1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    You can get your grandfather clock to chime correctly in a few easy steps. Firstly, wait for the next hour to chime on the clock. After that, count how many hours your grandfather clock chimes. With your finger, move the hour hand to the number of the hour count, and reset the time clock to the correct time. If you don’t feel confident in trying this by yourself, get in touch with an antiques appraiser or related professional for help. Find a variety of grandfather clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Check the clock for a manufacturer’s mark or label. Once you have this, you should be able to look up the clock’s brand to see if it is French in origin. A clock is considered antique once it is 100 years old. A professional can also help verify the origin of your clock. Shop an array of expertly vetted antique clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    To identify your antique clock, search for markings on the back of its movement or case. Once you have located these marks, use trusted online resources to determine who the maker is. From there, you can continue your research to learn more about your clock's age, style and other characteristics. An expert appraiser or antiques dealer can also assist you with identification. Find a wide range of antique clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    An antique bracket clock refers to a portable spring-driven pendulum table clock created in the 17th and 18th centuries. These clocks were equipped with convenient carrying handles and were housed usually in rectangular cases. Shop a collection of antique and vintage bracket clocks from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To spot whether or not a clock is antique, note if the clockmaker’s name or company is engraved near the center face of the dial. A paper label may also be pasted on the back of the clock. You can shop a collection of expertly vetted antique clocks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    To know if an antique clock is valuable, you'll typically need to have the piece assessed by a certified appraiser or an experienced antiques dealer. The maker and style of the clock will help determine its value (an early American clockmaker’s antique grandfather model, featuring an oak case and decorative carvings, may be very interesting to collectors, for example). Overall condition of your clock also plays a role. Generally, clocks that still work are worth more than those that require repairs. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique, vintage and modern clocks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
    Yes, some old antique clocks may be worth something. Many collectors look for clocks produced by certain manufacturers, such as the Ansonia Clock Company, the Seth Thomas Clock Company, Jaeger-LeCoultre and the Chelsea Clock Company. In addition to the maker, the type, materials, style and condition of the clock influence its value. Generally, clocks that remain in good working order are worth more than those in need of repairs and restorations. To find out how much your clock may be worth, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of antique clocks.