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19th Century Napoleon III Marble and Bronze Mantel Clock by H. Journet & Cie
By H. Journet & Cie
Located in Roma, RM
with incredible veins ... H. Journet & Cie B_d des Italiens 24, Paris. Clock with pendulum in sight
Category
Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$23,983
H 18.12 in W 9.45 in D 7.09 in
Nice 17th Century So-Called Hague Clock Joseph Norris Amsterdam, circa 1670
By Joseph Norris
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
the first clocks with pendulum and verge escapement an invention of the Dutch scientist Christian
Category
Antique 17th Century Dutch Louis XIV Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
$57,560
H 15.75 in W 8.27 in D 4.34 in
Tramp Art Pendulum Wall Clock with Porcelain Face
Located in Manalapan, NJ
Fine working tramp art wall clock with a pendulum and a porcelain clock face. The clock has glass
Category
Antique 19th Century American Wall Clocks
Corniche Cased Four Glass Clock with Mercury Pendulum, circa 1900
Located in Dublin, IE
Four glass clocks are always a popular seller in our shop, the attraction of being able to see the
Category
20th Century French Clocks
Napoleon III Lyra Shaped Mental Clock with Osculating Pendulum
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nice Napoleon III Lyra shaped mental clock with osculating pendulum with strass stones
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
A Silver Ormolu Pendulum Clock 'Grand Sonnerie', Stephen Rimbault, Circa 1765
By Johann Zoffany, Stephen Rimbault
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
An Important English Ormolu and Silver Pendulum Clock With 'Grand Sonnerie', Stephen Rimbault
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Clocks
Materials
Ormolu, Silver
$38,373
H 12.21 in W 6.7 in D 4.93 in
French 19th Century Green Onyx Clock with Mercury Pendulum and Bronze Feet
Located in Toronto, ONTARIO
A lovely shaped French clock in a translucent green onyx stone. Glass front and back which displays
Category
Antique 1880s French Empire Revival Mantel Clocks
Materials
Onyx
$2,400
H 16.5 in W 10 in D 6 in
Viennese Table Pendulum Clock with Alabaster Columns and Brass Decorations, 1848
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Beautiful table clock with precious brass decorations and alabaster columns.
The clock's mechanic
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
$2,211
H 20.08 in W 13.78 in D 6.3 in
French Comtoise with Banjo Pendulum and 8 Day Timepiece, circa 1870
Located in Raalte, NL
Antique Comtoise with anchor corridor and banjo pendulum, 8 day timepiece with percussion on whole
Category
Antique 1870s French Wall Clocks
Materials
Brass, Iron
Grandfather clock
Located in Houston, TX
English oak case with 36 hour clock, sunburst pendulum, single weight, brass hardware and brass
Category
Antique 19th Century English Clocks
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Swedish 'Mora' Long Clock
Located in London, GB
18th century Swedish Mora long case clock with weights and pendulum with original paint
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Clocks
17th Century Rare Turret Clock
Located in Wels, AT
A 17th century iron turret or tower clock with anchor pendulum.
Category
Antique 17th Century European Baroque Clocks
Materials
Iron
Empire table clock one of a kind piece Laura G Art with Heart
Located in Sarezzo, Brescia
Empire table clock with swiss pendulum Mattew Norman and alarm , gold plated silver with fired
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clocks
Fine French 19th century Charles X clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fine French 19th century Charles X mercury dore bronze clock with ornate pendulum.
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Category
20th Century French Clocks
French Cartel clock with console in Vernis Martin, ca. 1855
By Medaille D'Argent
Located in Ulestraten, Limburg
with key and pendulum.
This clock comes with a pendulum and key.
The movement has recently been
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
$4,197 / set
H 37.41 in W 14.18 in D 7.09 in
Antique hunting wall clock
Located in STRAČOV, CZ
advantage is the very good readability of the clock.
- Clockwork: winding winding with pendulum, striking
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Classical Greek Wall Clocks
Materials
Wood
Mid 19thC. French Provincial Louis XV Style Morbier Case Clock
Located in East Hampton, NY
Mid-19th century Louis XV painted Morbier Clock with Bronze Dore Pendulum, Face Surround and Hand
Category
Antique 19th Century French Clocks
Materials
Pine
French 19th century mantle clock in Sienna marble and Bronze
Located in Paris, FR
inside of the Sienna marble rectangular-based body of the clock.
The pendulum with subject was always
Category
20th Century French Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Louis XVI Style Marble Clock Set
Located in Beaune, FR
2 pots. Mechanism with pendulum in working order but needs to be revised.
Dimensions
Clock - Height
Category
Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble
Italian 18th Century Giltwood Mantle Clock
Located in Natchez, MS
Italian neoclassical giltwood carved mantel clock with enamel face.
Includes pendulum and key.
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Neoclassical Mantel Clocks
Superb Russian Empire Gilt Bronze Malachite Clock-Makers Mark-Proven, circa 1828
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Large fine important Russian bronze patinated Malachite pendulum coronation clock with a Paris
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Clocks
Materials
Malachite, Wire, Bronze
$48,900
H 23.5 in W 16 in D 8 in
English Victorian Mahogany Drop Dial Wall Clock
By William Burch
Located in Macclesfield, GB
A good quality English mahogany drop dial wall clock timepiece with pendulum viewing window. The
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Wall Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
Victorian Carved Mahogany Drop Dial Timepiece Wall Clock
Located in Macclesfield, GB
A good quality carved mahogany drop dial wall clock with mirror back to the pendulum viewing window
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Wall Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
Imposing Monumental Louis XVI Temple Mantel Clock by Barbichon
Located in HAARLEM, NL
Imposing monumental Louis XVI temple mantel clock with osculating sunburst pendulum surrounded with
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$31,898
H 37.8 in W 14.97 in D 11.03 in
Tiffany & Co. Oak Case Mantel Clock, circa 1900
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bronx, NY
/4" pedestal feet.
The clock comes with clock key, pendulum & door key.
*** When the term
Category
Antique 1890s German Black Forest Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Imposing Monumental Louis XVI Temple Mantel Clock, circa 1780
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Imposing monumental Louis XVI temple mantel clock with osculating sunburst pendulum surrounded with
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Lucite Clock by George Nelson for Howard Miller
By Arthur Umanoff, Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL
A wall hanging pendulum clock with a Lucite case by George Nelson for Howard Miller. Keeps good
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Brass
Antique Mahogany Vienna Regulator Wall Clock Hand-Carved Viennese
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
Gorgeous Vienna wall clock in mahogany with amazing hand-carved details.
Lovely regulator clock
Category
Antique 1880s Wall Clocks
19th Century, French Napoleon 111 Three-Piece Marble Clock Set
Located in London, GB
urns. It has an eight day striking clock movement with a sunburst pendulum and is in full working order.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Napoleon III Mantel Clocks
Early 20th Century Art Deco Portoro and Siena Marble Mantel Clock
Located in Toledo, Castilla La Mancha
Beautiful Art Deco period pendulum clock. Complete with charge key, pendulum and internal bell
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Siena Marble
$2,997
H 8.67 in W 12.6 in D 3.55 in
Set of Art Deco Cabinet Clock and Pair of Candlesticks, France, 1930s
By Continental Art Deco
Located in Krakow, małopolskie
made of copper are inscribed.
The clock has a pendulum with a round weight. The front of the display
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Metal, Copper
$2,400 / set
H 14.97 in W 16.15 in D 4.73 in
Japy Freres-Schindler 19th Century Louis XV Bronze Rococo Cartel Clock, France
By Japy Frères
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
of the traditional French mantel clock, with the same workings and pendulum , with a key to wind it
Category
Antique 1850s French Louis XV Wall Clocks
$6,700
H 22.75 in W 13 in D 5 in
French Empire maple and gilt 4-column clock by B.L. Petit a Paris
Located in HAARLEM, NL
A nice good looking empire maple mantel clock with a so called compensated pendulum.
The striking
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Steel
$4,796
H 16.15 in W 11.42 in D 5.91 in
19th Century Gilded Bronze Ormolu Mantel Clock Air du Troubadour LAST PRICE
Located in Toledo, Castilla La Mancha
Empire table pendulum clock with with a man and a woman playing "Air du Troubadour", in the top
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
$3,597
H 18.9 in W 13.39 in D 4.73 in
Raven Art Assemblage Clock and Desk Lamp
By Van Dusen Clockworks
Located in Dallas, TX
ring bezel. The clocks working pendulum was made with a brass spiral arm that supports an antique
Category
2010s American Industrial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Antique Bornholm Tallcase Clock in the Gustavian Style
Located in BOSTON, MA
Antique Bornholm tallcase clock with original weight driven and pendulum regulated works. The clock
Category
Antique 1850s Danish Empire Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Pine
19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze & Mahogany Grandfather Clock
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A 19th century Louis XVI Style gilt bronze and mahogany grandfather clock with cherub figures and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Louis XVI Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Bronze
$12,750
H 104 in W 22 in D 16 in
Three-Piece 19th Century Jeweled Porcelain and Ormolu Garniture
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Comprising a pendulum clock with tazza, & two covered urns in bleu celeste.
The clock of
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Clocks
Unusual Art Deco Sterling Silver "Ball" Shaped Clock With Pendulum
By Cooper, Pegler & Co.
Located in New York, NY
pendulum can be seen. @4 1/4" high x @2 1/2" diameter across clock x @3" diameter across base. In excellent
Category
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
A WMF silver plate over Britannia-metal case clock
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
Located in Stamford, CT
A WMF case clock with pendulum circa 1910. The clock has hallmarks indicating that it is silver
Category
Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Mantel Clocks
Materials
Metal
Jon Sarriugarte Postmodern Form & Reform Metal Clock
By Jon Sarriugarte
Located in Astoria, NY
American Postmodern metal clock with pendulum designed in the 1990s by Jon Sarriugarte for Form and
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Mantel Clocks
Materials
Metal
German Regulator Pinwheel Clock with Wood Pendulum
Located in New Orleans, LA
remarkable, one-of-a-kind pendulum is just one element that makes this timepiece impressive. The clock keeps
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Other Wall Clocks
Materials
Mirror, Wood
A Miniature Skeleton Alarm Clock by Victor Athanase Pierret
By Victor Athanase Pierret
Located in Amersham, GB
. 21 when he was 24. Pierret created pendulum clocks with and without calender indicator, cases for
Category
Antique 1850s French Victorian Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass, Steel
French Napoleon III Clock with Original Mercury Pendulum
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An extra-large, solid onyx-and-marble Napoleon III mantel clock from Paris, of impressive quality
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks
Japy Freres Ormolu Cartel Wall Clock with Visible Pendulum
By Japy Frères, Charles Hour
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A large and very good quality original antique French Cartel wall clock by the famous maker Japy
Category
Antique 19th Century French Baroque Wall Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Japy Frères Baroque Portico Table Clock with Visible Pendulum
By Japy Frères
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A very decorative gilt bronze portico clock by the famous maker Japy Frères, dating from circa 1890
Category
Antique 19th Century French Baroque Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century Regulator Wall Clock with Second Pendulum, Oak
Located in Greven, DE
Regulator clock with second pendulum
Oak, brass
beginning of 20th century
Dimensions: H x W
Category
Early 20th Century European Wall Clocks
Materials
Brass, Enamel
$8,694
H 46.46 in W 11.03 in D 5.12 in
Large and Stunning Gilt Bronze Clock Set with Visible Pendulum
By Pierre Le Masson Paris 1
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A very finely detailed gilt bronze clock set in excellent original condition, retailed by the Paris
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Baroque Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
$6,101 / set
H 23.5 in W 13.75 in L 23.5 in
Superb Rococo Ormolu Clock with Visible Pendulum by Emile Colin, Paris
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A stunning antique French clock, finely modelled in ormolu (finely gilded bronze). It is a
Category
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
$5,141
H 14 in W 7.25 in D 5.25 in
Rosewood Marquetry and Ormolu Lyre Clock with Mystery Pendulum, Henri Marc 1850
By Henri Marc, Paris 1
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
Rosewood and Ormolu Lyre clock with mystery pendulum
French, circa 1850
Excellent condition
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
$3,770
H 22 in W 10.5 in D 4.75 in
Gustav Becker Style Victorian Wall Clock with Key and Pendulum Signed Adler
By Adler Gong
Located in Manhasset, NY
Fine 19th-early 20th century Gustav Becker style Victorian wall clock with key and pendulum. This
Category
Early 20th Century German Late Victorian Wall Clocks
$2,925
H 46 in W 17.38 in L 46 in
Antique French Gilt Bronze and Marble Cherub Clock Set with Visible Pendulum
By Charles Hour
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
figures of cherubs, finely modelled in gilt bronze. Two carrying the clock aloft with the pendulum
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$4,456 / set
H 17 in W 10.25 in D 5 in
Fine Antique Cobalt Blue Porcelain and Ormolu Lyre Clock with Mystery Pendulum
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
bezel surrounding the clock forms the mystery pendulum, as the clock ticks the jeweled bezel moves from
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
$22,281 / set
H 18.75 in W 8.5 in D 7.5 in
19th Century French Comtoise with Automated Pendulum
Located in Winter Park, FL
automated pendulum representing a horse drawn cart, with both the man and cart moving.
The clock case is
Category
Antique 19th Century French Clocks
19th Century French Comtoise Grandfather Clock with Automated Pendulum
Located in Winter Park, FL
swings back and forth. Pendulum and clock surround have matching embossed, hand painted decoration in
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Grandfather Clocks and Lon...
Materials
Brass, Enamel
$5,000
H 92 in W 20 in D 8.5 in
19th Century French Comtoise Grandfather Clock with Automated Pendulum
By Goisbault
Located in Winter Park, FL
. As the pendulum swings back and forth, he climbs up and down a ladder. The pendulum and clock
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Grandfather Clocks and Lon...
Materials
Brass, Enamel
$5,000
H 92.5 in W 21.25 in D 8 in
19th Century French Comtoise Grandfather Clock with Automate Pendulum
Located in Winter Park, FL
of the month. This clock features an automated pendulum with a boy hiding in a well, appearing and
Category
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Grandfather Clocks and Lon...
Materials
Brass, Enamel
$6,500
H 90.5 in W 19.5 in D 8 in
Pink Marble and Ormolu 19th Century French Lyre-Form Clock with Jeweled Pendulum
Located in Doylestown, PA
Stunning pink marble and ormolu 19th century French Lyre-Form clock in excellent working condition
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Mantel Clocks
Materials
Crystal, Carrara Marble
$7,300
H 20.5 in W 9 in D 4.25 in
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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 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.
- 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 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 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 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.
- 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 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 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 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 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 are the types of clocks?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Clocks may be mechanical, electric, pendulum, quartz or atomic.
- 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 chime on a clock?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The 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.
- 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.
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The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.
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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.