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Early 19th Century Swedish Painted Continental Clock
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Pine Continental Clock with pendulum from the early 19th Century. This is a traditional
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Long...
Materials
Pine
Clodion, Gilt Bronze Fireplace Set, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Gilt bronze mantelpiece set, composed of a clock and two candelabras, on a green marble base
Category
Antique 19th Century Napoleon III Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
A Miniature Skeleton Mantel Clock By Victor Athanase Pierret
By Victor Athanase Pierret
Located in Amersham, GB
pendulum clocks with and without calender indicator, cases for ship’s chronometers, chronometer escapements
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Antique 1850s French Industrial Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass, Enamel
19th-Century Pendulum Wall Clock
Located in Opole, PL
We present you this chain pendulum clock with a gravity winding mechanism with a single weight
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Antique Late 19th Century Wall Clocks
Materials
Brass
Louis XV Style Boulle Mantel Clock with Sun Pendulum, 20th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
An elegant Louis XV style Boulle mantel clock with tortoiseshell pattern finish and intricate gilt
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20th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze, Enamel
Pendulum clock, floor clock with lacquered and painted wooden case, France
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique Pendulum Clock, old floor clock, grandfather clock with lacquered and painted wooden case
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Antique 19th Century French Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Walnut
H 93.31 in W 20.87 in D 11.03 in
Antique French Bronze D'ore and Champlevé Enamel Clock with Mercury Pendulum.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Stunning Antique French bronze d'ore clock with champlevé enamel & mercury pendulum, circa 1880's
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Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
H 15.75 in W 9.75 in D 5.5 in
Antique French Louis XV Style Bronze Pendulum Mantel Clock with Flowery Decor
Located in Lisse, NL
Good size and wonderful quality, heavy bronze clock.
This late 19th century work of time telling
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
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Enamel, Bronze
H 19 in W 11.5 in D 6.5 in
Fine Gilt Bronze and Glass Clock with Sun Pendulum, Floral and Urn Details
By Balthazard
Located in New York, NY
Gilt bronze and glass clock. Rectangular clear glass body showcases an internal sun shaped pendulum
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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
H 26.5 in W 12 in D 6.8 in
Gilt Austrian Zappler Miniature Cow's tail Pendulum Clock
Located in Montreal, QC
Gilt Austrian Zappler miniature owl's tail pendulum clock with gilt scrolls decorated with eagles
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Antique 1780s Austrian Baroque Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Metal
Antique Gilbert Manufacturing American Empire 30 Hr Mahogany Mantel Shelf Clock
By Gilbert Clock Co
Located in Dayton, OH
shelf clocks with visible pendulum is the wide pendulum swing, requiring a strong mainspring and thin
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Antique Late 19th Century American Empire Mantel Clocks
Materials
Glass, Mahogany
H 25 in W 15 in D 4.5 in
Vintage Ibm Master Long Clock Electro Mechanical Pendulum 1960
By IBM
Located in Biella, IT
Ibm master long clock electro mechanical with pendulum years ’60, used but good vintage condition
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcas...
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Italian modern Wall or table pendulum clock by 555 Shanghai in wood glass, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Wall or table pendulum clock by 555 Shanghai in wood, metal and glass, 1980s
Wall or
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase...
Materials
Metal
H 18.9 in W 10.63 in D 4.34 in
Antique Wooden Mantel Clock with Eagle, Swiss 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
" (63.0cm)
Depth 5.12" (13.0cm)
Soberly considered mantel clocks are small pendulum clocks with feet. The
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Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Mantel Clocks
Materials
Wood
Pendulum Antique circa 1870 Wood with Gilded Bronze Mechanik Gustaf Becker
Located in Berlin, DE
Becker clock with striking mechanism working with key and pendulum .
Measures:
height 58cm.
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Antique 19th Century German Louis XV Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Oak
H 22.84 in W 11.82 in D 3.94 in
Antique Mantel Clock with Herdsman Family, Goats and Cattle
Located in Berghuelen, DE
considered mantel clocks are small pendulum clocks with feet. The exposed position on the protruding part of
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Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Mantel Clocks
Materials
Wood
French Art Deco Wall Clock in Walnut with Westminster Chimes
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
. The door pull is in solid brass. The clock comes with a brass pendulum and key.
All in original
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wall Clocks
Materials
Brass, Steel
Rare 20th Century Art Deco Mantel Clock with Adjacent Lamps
Located in Hampstead, QC
A rare and magnificent Art Deco mantel pendulum clock with side-by-side lights. The case and base
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Antique Mantel Clock with Eagle and Chamois Family, ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
small pendulum clocks with feet. The exposed position on the protruding part of the chimney makes it an
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Mantel Clocks
Materials
Wood
Sevres Clock Set (Garniture)
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Bronx, NY
. The clock comes complete with its pendulum & key & is in running order.
* The dimensions noted above
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Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
American Victorian Mahogany Wall Clock
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian-style (20th Century) mahogany wall clock with a large brass pendulum enclosed in
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20th Century American Victorian Wall Clocks
Materials
Glass
Art Deco Clock and Garniture with Michel Decoux Sculpture of German Shepherd Dog
By Michel Decoux
Located in Amersham, GB
A very Stylish Onyx and Chrome Clock and Garniture is the epitome of Art Deco. This mantel clock
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Materials
Onyx, Belgian Black Marble, Brass, Chrome
H 20.08 in W 14.97 in D 4.73 in
Punto Y Coma I Wall Clock
Located in NEW YORK, NY
pendulum clock but with a modern minimalist touch and a unique design.
Punto Y Coma i clock: Chrome and
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2010s Spanish Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Punto Y Coma T Wall Clock
Located in NEW YORK, NY
-finished pendulum clock with the hands in walnut noble wood.
Punto Y Coma T clock: Wood and Brass
Each
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2010s Spanish Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Brass
Mantel Clock 19th Century Transitional Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
it’s bell. The clock comes complete with its pendulum, key and bell.
Category
Antique Early 18th Century French Industrial Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Regency Painted Papier Mache Mantle Clock
Located in Kittery Point, ME
with Roman numerals and Arabic numerals at the quarter mark, a hinged back door revealing the clock
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass
French Portico Timber Clock, circa 1815
Located in Pymble, NSW
A brilliant French portico clock with ormolu mounts and pendulum mounted with 2 swans with
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Antique 1810s French Empire Mantel Clocks
Materials
Burl
Cathedral Mantel Clock by Delaunay Chauvau 19th Century
By Charles Delaunay
Located in Lisbon, PT
A gothic style Biedermeier Pendulum bronze Cathedral Clock with black patina and gilded brass
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Antique 19th Century French Biedermeier Mantel Clocks
Materials
Metal, Bronze, Enamel
Mantel Clock 18th Century Louis XV Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
suspension pendulum, It strikes the hour and half hour on it’s bell. The clock comes complete with its
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Mantel Clock 18th Century, Louis XV Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
This striking mantel clock is a fine example of the Empire style, a period characterized by its
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Antique Late 18th Century Louis XV Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble
Mantel Clock 19th Century, Napoleon III Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
strikes the every, half hour and hour on it’s bell. The clock comes complete with its pendulum, key and
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks
Materials
Malachite, Bronze
Mantel Clock 19th Century Napoleon III Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
hour on it’s bell. The clock comes complete with its pendulum, key and bell.
The clock is in excellent
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks
Materials
Malachite, Bronze
A late Louis XVI marble and ormolu portico clock
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A late Louis XVI marble and ormolu portico clock, comprising a central drum-shaped clock with a
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Very Impressive French 19th Century Neoclassical Lyre-Form Clock
By Etienne LeNoir
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An impressive French 19th century Neoclassical Lyre-form clock with jeweled pendulum.
Amazing
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Antique 1850s French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Crystal, Marble, Enamel, Ormolu
A Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Cartel Clock, by Beurdeley
By Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
escapement. The clock movement and pendulum stamped with the number '4422'.
French, Circa 1850
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Wall Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Nomon Punto y Coma Wall Clock By Jose Maria Reina
By José María Reina, Nomon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
-finished pendulum clock with the hands in walnut noble wood.
The possibility of moving the machinery
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Chrome, Brass
Mantel Clock 19th Century Louis Philippe Charles X Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
Empire pendulum clock
Depicting Virgil,an ancient Roman poet of the Augustan period.He has been
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Mantel Clocks
Materials
Malachite, Bronze
Antique Swedish Rococo Long Case Clock, with Original Clockwork
Located in Kramfors, SE
edges. The clock comes with the original clock work, pendulum and weights. The clock is not serviced and
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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Grandfather Clocks and Longcas...
Materials
Pine
Mantel Clock 19th Century, Louis Philippe Charles X Style
Located in Warsaw, PL
and hour on it’s bell. The clock comes complete with its pendulum, key and bell.
(two in stock
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Mantel Clocks
Materials
Malachite, Bronze
Mantel Clock 19th Century Styl Empire by Bonieris À Paris
Located in Warsaw, PL
pendulum, It strikes the hour and half hour on it’s bell. The clock comes complete with its pendulum, key
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Antique Early 19th Century French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Mantel Clock 19th Century Styl Empire by Hartmann À Paris
Located in Warsaw, PL
it’s bell. The clock comes complete with its pendulum, key and bell.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Mantel Clock 19th Century Napoleon III Period by Moreau Mathu
By Mathurin Moreau
Located in Warsaw, PL
An exceptional example of 19th-century French craftsmanship, this mantel clock by the renowned
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks
Materials
Silver, Bronze
Large Three-Piece Porcelain, Champlevé Enamel, and Ormolu Mounted Clock Set
Located in London, GB
Large three-piece porcelain, champlevé enamel, and ormolu mounted clock set
French, late 19th
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Mantel Clocks
Materials
Enamel, Ormolu
H 18.12 in W 9.85 in D 5.91 in
Mantel Clock 18th Century Louis XV Period by Lepine À Paris
Located in Warsaw, PL
it’s bell. The clock comes complete with its pendulum, key and bell.
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble
19th Century French Louis XV Patinated Bronze and Marble Mantel Clock
Located in Dallas, TX
face, the clock mechanism with original pendulum has been cleaned and checked, and is in wonderful
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Art Nouveau Clock Set 'Poésie' 'Ch Ruchot' by Japy Freres
By Japy Frères
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
environment. Our clocks are shipped with the pendulum removed for transit purposes and would require re
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Spelter
Set of three clocks and two pedestals from the 19th century.
Located in Warsaw, PL
strikes the every, half hour and hour on it’s bell. The clock comes complete with its pendulum, key and
Category
Antique 19th Century Napoleon III Mantel Clocks
Materials
Malachite, Bronze
Mantel Clock 18th Century Louis XV Period, by Seigneurel À Paris
Located in Warsaw, PL
the hour and half hour on it’s bell. The clock comes complete with its pendulum, key and bell.
The
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks
Materials
Malachite
Louis XVI Style Porcelain and Gilt-Bronze Lyre Clock Garniture, circa 1900
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A fine Louis XVI style cobalt blue porcelain and gilt-bronze lyre clock garniture, with jewel set
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
H 19.3 in W 8.08 in D 2.96 in
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. White Carrara Marble and Ormolu Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite French early 19th century Louis XVI st. white Carrara marble and ormolu mounted clock
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Carrara Marble, Ormolu
A Napoleon III Gilt and Silvered Bronze, Onyx and Enamel Figural Clock Set
By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
Marbres Onyx d'Algerie, Farcot exhibited examples of large figural conical pendulum clocks at the Paris
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks
Materials
Onyx, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
H 45.67 in W 18.9 in D 11.42 in
Sunbeam Corporation Electric Desk Clock
Located in Ferndale, MI
1970s Sunbeam electric pendulum clock with second hand and alarm, catalog # 80-165. Faux wood on
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Plastic, Acrylic
19th Century French Comtoise Grandfather Clock
Located in Winter Park, FL
brass clock surround and pendulum, each with a gold sheaf of wheat against a blue ground. Bronze bell
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Grandfather Clocks and Lon...
Materials
Brass, Enamel
19th Century French Comtoise Grandfather Clock
Located in Winter Park, FL
). Embossed brass clock surround and pendulum, each with an urn of flowers painted in pink, blue and white
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Grandfather Clocks and Lon...
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Amsterdam Burl long case clock . Wuba Warmink 1960s
By J. P. Kroese 1
Located in Den Haag, NL
middle is the figure Atlas.
This clock comes with original pendulum and key.
Please don't hesitate to
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Vintage 1960s Dutch Neoclassical Revival Grandfather Clocks and Longcase...
Materials
Burl
Unusual Sculpture Clock Depicting a Native American, France, 1890
Located in Milan, IT
A clock with "Parisian" movement, with pendulum and half hour chime, white enamel dial with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Mantel Clock 19th Century, Louis Philippe Charles X Style
Located in Warsaw, PL
Mantel clock 19th century Louis Philippe Charles X period ormolu pendulum with malachite plinth
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Table Clocks and Desk C...
Materials
Malachite, Bronze
Clock on the Desk, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
. The clock comes complete with its pendulum, key and bell.
Malachite, also known as green gemstone, is
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Malachite, Bronze
French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu Clock by Roque, Paris
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and most impressive French 19th century Louis XVI st. ormolu clock by Roque, Paris. The
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Mantel Clock 18th Century Louis Xv Period by Estienne Menu À, Paris
Located in Warsaw, PL
on its bell. The clock is delivered complete with its pendulum, its key and its bell.
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
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Find a variety of clocks with pendulums available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and glass, all clocks with pendulums available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of clocks with pendulums available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Clocks with pendulums made by Louis XVI designers — as well as those associated with Baroque — are very popular at 1stDibs. If space is limited, there are small clocks with pendulums measuring 7.25 inches across. Charles Hour, Emile Colin and Goisbault each produced beautiful clocks with pendulums that are worth considering.
How Much are Clocks with Pendulums?
Prices for clocks with pendulums start at $1,044 and top out at $54,500 with the average selling for $4,394.
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 Clocks with Pendulums
- What is a pendulum on a clock?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A pendulum in a clock is a swinging weight that is used as the timekeeping element in the clock. An antique pendulum clock is considered a timeless fixture in homes today, a hugely popular decorative piece for your living room or dining room. Shop a collection of pendulum clocks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a grandmother clock and a granddaughter clock is height. A grandmother clock is a longcase clock that is usually around 60 to 72 inches tall, while a granddaughter clock is one that is 36 to 60 inches high. Both are shorter than a grandfather clock, which typically measures 73 to 90 inches in height. Explore a diverse assortment of grandmother and granddaughter clocks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Check 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.
- What is a calendar clock?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A calendar clock is a timepiece that displays the days of the week and month, phases of the moon and other features, along with hours, minutes and seconds. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary calendar clocks from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is a perpetual clock?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A perpetual clock is one that never requires winding or a battery change to accurately track the time and sometimes also the date. Instead, the clock relies on a gas-filled capsule that shrinks and expands in response to temperature fluctuations to power its movement. On 1stDibs, find a range of perpetual clocks.
- What is a regulator a clock?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A regulator clock is a generic term used for a wall-mounted clock that is weight-driven by a pendulum. On 1stDibs, you can find a great collection of vintage and modern clocks to choose from.
- What is an anniversary clock?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An anniversary clock is a table clock that only requires winding roughly once every 400 days. As a result, people sometimes wind them once per year on their wedding anniversaries to celebrate the occasion. Shop a selection of anniversary clocks on 1stDibs.
- Where is the elephant clock now?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The original elephant clock designed by Ismail al-Jazari is no longer in existence. However, a larger scale reproduction is on display at the Ibn Battuta Mall in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Shop a variety of antique and vintage clocks on 1stDibs.
- What is a mission clock?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Mission clocks are a style of clock from the 19th century Arts & Crafts design movement. Mission clocks are known for their super simplistic design.
- What is a travel clock?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023A travel clock is a compact clock that folds flat to be packed in luggage. Some travel clocks have more than one face, allowing you to keep track of the time at home and in your current location. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of travel clocks.
- What is a sunburst clock?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023A sunburst clock is a wall clock that features a round face surrounded by spokes of wood or metal. This design resembles a shining sun. George Nelson Associates gets credit for designing the first one for the Howard Miller Clock Company in 1950, but many other creators have introduced their own versions over the years. Shop a collection of sunburst clocks on 1stDibs.
- What is an Elliott clock?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023An Elliott clock is a clock produced by the company J.J. Elliott, Ltd. The clockworks was based in London and patented a unique tubular bell system for their pieces in 1884. In 1924, the company stopped producing clocks. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Elliott clocks.
- What does a chess clock do?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Chess clocks are used primarily to make sure that a player does not overly delay the game. By keeping track of the time spent for each player's move, the total time is tracked.
- What are mechanical clocks?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A mechanical clock is made with an oscillating mechanism that marks the passing time. An escapement counts its beats. The first mechanical clock was made out of iron, and was first seen in medieval Europe. You’ll find a collection of mechanical clocks from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is the rarest clock?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 16, 2024What the rarest clock is today will owe to a particular model's presence on the market. The rarest and most sought-after clocks in the world include those created by Patek Philippe, Waltham Watch Company, Cartier, Hermle, E. Howard & Co. and Thomas Tompion.
If a given model designed by one of these manufacturers is scarce, this attribute will be critical to determining its value providing there is demand for it. While other factors are at play when it comes to value, scarcity is important in the world of collectibles.
Clocks designed in recent decades may be worth more than their older counterparts if fewer of the former are on the market. For example, an antique clock manufactured in a large quantity, even if it is an exceptionally decorative object adorned with gilt bronze flowers and tortoiseshell elements, may be worth far less than a one-of-a-kind vintage clock owing entirely to rarity and demand.
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.
Find a collection of clocks for sale on 1stDibs. - What is the Atlas clock?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Atlas clock is a famed clock mounted outside of the Tiffany & Co. store in New York. Tiffany & Co. have since created an Atlas line of watches inspired by this famous clock and legendary Greek figure. Shop a collection of authentic Atlas watches on 1stDibs.
- What is a clock spandrel?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The spandrel of a clock is the triangular-shaped space between the top of an arch and the frame on either side. This feature often has decorative elements to create interest on either side. On 1stDibs, find a collection of clocks with spandrels from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What is a nautical clock?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A nautical clock, also known as a marine chronometer, is a timepiece found on ships. The clock dictates a ship’s position by celestial navigation and keeps the current time in comparison to GMT. Browse a wide range of nautical memorabilia, including clocks, on 1stDibs.
- What is a Junghans clock?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Junghans clock is a timekeeping device made by Junghans Uhren GmbH, a German manufacturer. Erhard Junghans founded the company in Schramberg, Germany on April 15, 1861, and it remains in business to the present day. Shop a variety of Junghans clocks on 1stDibs.
- What is a moon clock?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021A moon clock is an antique eye-catching type of clock that usually stands upright inside a long case. It has elegant depictions of moon phases inscribed on it, making it a perfect choice for giving any desired place a glamorous look. Find a wide array of antique and vintage moon clocks exclusively on 1stDibs.
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8 Ways to Breathe New Life into a Space with Plants
The pair behind the Instagram account @houseplantclub share their tips for making any room of the house gloriously green.
Paris Gallerist Sandy Toupenet Gets Fired Up over 20th-Century Ceramics and Inventive New Makers
Her space on the city’s Left Bank mixes mid-century pieces by the likes of Jean Cocteau and Pablo Picasso with whimsical contemporary creations.