Is all blue glass cobalt?

No, not all blue glass is cobalt glass. Only those made with cobalt oxide can be called cobalt. In some pieces, the presence of copper oxide accounts for the color, however, cobalt glass is much more common. You'll find a collection of cobalt glass on 1stDibs.

How can I tell if a glass is cobalt blue?

Cobalt blue glass is a deep blue glass that often gets its color by the addition of cobalt oxide in the molten glass mixture when the glass is being formed. The best way to identify cobalt blue glass is by the color. Shop a collection of cobalt blue glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

How do you identify cobalt blue glass?

If your glass has a blue tint to it, it is likely cobalt blue glass. There are three shades of cobalt glass; dark cobalt, which has a slight purplish hue, light or cornflower blue and medium blue. To verify its authenticity, check with an appraiser. You can also shop a collection of cobalt blue glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

How old is cobalt blue glass?

How old cobalt glass is varies greatly. Ancient Mesopotamian examples exist from roughly 2000 BC. In China, cobalt glass became common during the Zhou Dynasty, which lasted from 1122 to 221 BC. European cobalt glass may date back to as early as the 15th century. Shop a collection of antique cobalt glass on 1stDibs.

Does cobalt make glass blue?

Yes, cobalt oxide makes glass blue. Different amounts of cobalt can be used to create more saturated levels of blue or to simply neutralize yellow for a more clear finish. Copper oxide can also be used to create a blue tinted glass. Shop a collection of cobalt glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Cobalt Blue Clock

Ormolu And Sevres Clock

Porcelain Ormolu Mounted

Sevres Porcelain Garniture

Cobalt Porcelain Set

Sevres Cobalt

Art Deco Mirror Cobalt

French Mantel Ormolu Clock With Candelabra

19th Century Porcelain Clocks

Large Mystery Brass Lady Gloria 8 Day 4" Cobalt Blue Ball Swinging Clock

$2,200

Large Mystery Brass Lady Gloria 8 Day 4" Cobalt Blue Ball Swinging Clock

By Ansonia Clock Company

Located in Danville, CA

MYSTERY GLORIA 4" COBALT BLUE BALL MARBLE SWINGING CLOCK Here is a nice mystery cobalt blue 4" ball swinger clock.

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1990s Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Large Mystery Brass Lady Diana 8 Day 4" Cobalt Blue Ball Swinging Clock

$2,250

Large Mystery Brass Lady Diana 8 Day 4" Cobalt Blue Ball Swinging Clock

By Ansonia Clock Company

Located in Danville, CA

Large Mystery Diana Cobalt Blue Ball Swinging Clock Excellent Diana statue 4" ball swinger.

Category

1990s Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Marie Antoinette Cobalt Blue Porcelain Mantel Clock

$2,416

Marie Antoinette Cobalt Blue Porcelain Mantel Clock

Located in Nottingham, GB

The clock rests upon a shaped cobalt-blue base with complementary gilt-bronze mounts, completing its balanced and imposing silhouette.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mantel Clocks

Materials

Porcelain, Glass

French Cobalt Blue Porcelain Vase Clock with Gilt Bronze Mounts - 21.3 in

$3,674

French Cobalt Blue Porcelain Vase Clock with Gilt Bronze Mounts - 21.3 in

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

A highly decorative French vase clock executed in cobalt blue porcelain with elaborate gilt bronze mounts, produced in the Napoleon III taste during the late 19th to early 20th centu...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Cobalt Blue Porcelain and Ormolu Clock

$25,500

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Cobalt Blue Porcelain and Ormolu Clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A striking and most elegant French 19th century Louis XVI st. cobalt blue porcelain and ormolu clock. The clock is raised by a square ormolu base with cut corners with fine rosettes ...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

French ormolu and hand painted porcelain on a cobalt blue ground

$4,643

French ormolu and hand painted porcelain on a cobalt blue ground

Located in London, GB

French ormolu and blue porcelain mantel clock. The blue porcelain with blue ground and decorated with swags of flowers and having jewelling. The fine original ormolu with silver high...

Category

Antique 1870s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Sèvres Style Ormolu and Cobalt-Blue Painted Porcelain Clockset

$14,000 / set

19th Century Sèvres Style Ormolu and Cobalt-Blue Painted Porcelain Clockset

Located in New York, NY

A magnificent Sèvres style gilt bronze and cobalt-blue 'Jeweled' painted porcelain clockset.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Sèvres Cobalt Blue Porcelain & Ormolu-Mounted Bronze Garniture, Ca. 1850's

$6,900

Sèvres Cobalt Blue Porcelain & Ormolu-Mounted Bronze Garniture, Ca. 1850's

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in New York, NY

This rare Renaissance Revival garniture, consisting of a clock and pair of boxes in form of chalices with hinged bonnets, is richly decorated with numerous hand-painted medallions wi...

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Materials

Porcelain

Vintage art deco blue glass table clock

$459

Vintage art deco blue glass table clock

Located in Houston, TX

Beautiful Art Deco Cobalt Blue Table Clock English Moderne Circa 1930's.

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Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Glass

Beautiful original Art Deco Sparton 'Bluebird' cobalt blue mirror model 566

$12,375

Beautiful original Art Deco Sparton 'Bluebird' cobalt blue mirror model 566

By Sparton

Located in Houston, TX

Beautiful original Art Deco Sparton 'Bluebird' cobalt blue mirror model 566 radio designed by Walter Dorwin Teague for the Sparks-Worthington Company from Jackson, Michigan in 1936. ...

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Vintage 1930s North American Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Glass

Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Three Piece Sèvres Style Clock Set

$19,500 / set

Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Three Piece Sèvres Style Clock Set

Located in Long Island City, NY

Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Three Piece Cobalt Blue Sèvres Style Clock Set Comprising: a round clock with a final with two birds; a pair of five-light candleabra with sc...

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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Rare 19th Century Sevres Style Clock Set

$37,687 / set

Rare 19th Century Sevres Style Clock Set

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Brighton, Sussex

The clock having cobalt blue ground porcelain with gilded detail, an urn above the porcelain faced clock with Roman numeral, an eight day duration movement which strikes on the hour ...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th Century Ormolu and Porcelain Clock Set

$11,440

French 19th Century Ormolu and Porcelain Clock Set

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very impressive late 19th century French gilded ormolu and cobalt blue porcelain urn clock set, the clock having seated putti holding garlands of flowers, the clock movement having...

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Large 19th Century French Sevres Porcelain Bronze Clock Balthazar Paris

$7,200

Large 19th Century French Sevres Porcelain Bronze Clock Balthazar Paris

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A grand and highly decorative French mantel clock featuring cobalt blue Sèvres porcelain panels mounted in an elaborate gilt bronze (ormolu) case.

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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Sevres Style Porcelain and Ormolu-Mounted Lyre Clock

$6,483

French Sevres Style Porcelain and Ormolu-Mounted Lyre Clock

Located in Brighton, Sussex

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

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A Large Gilt-Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Three-Piece Clock Garniture

$34,995

A Large Gilt-Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Three-Piece Clock Garniture

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A Large Gilt-Bronze and Sèvres Style Cobalt Blue Ground Porcelain Three-Piece Clock Garniture.

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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

V&A Marie-Antoinette Mantel Clock Sèvres Style Porcelain Gilt Bronze Decoration

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V&A Marie-Antoinette Mantel Clock Sèvres Style Porcelain Gilt Bronze Decoration

Located in Wembley, GB

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Antique Early 1900s Malaysian Rococo Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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AMAZING GARNITURE SÉVRES 19th Century Napoleon III

$10,819

AMAZING GARNITURE SÉVRES 19th Century Napoleon III

Located in Madrid, ES

GARNITURE SÉVRES 19th Century Napoleon III French, composed of a clock and a pair of seven-light candelabra, in cobalt blue Sévres style pocella.

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

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Art Deco Cobalt Blue Glass Sailboat Electric Clock by Victor

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Art Deco Cobalt Blue Glass Sailboat Electric Clock by Victor

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Art Deco styled cobalt blue glass sailboat electric clock by Victor.

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Clocks

Materials

Wood, Mirror

Jaeger LeCoultre Art Deco Chrome and Cobalt Blue Glass Eight Day Mantel Clock

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Jaeger LeCoultre Art Deco Chrome and Cobalt Blue Glass Eight Day Mantel Clock

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in London, GB

A stylish Art Deco chrome and cobalt-blue glass eight day mantel clock by renowned Swiss watchmaker Jaeger LeCoultre.

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Louis XVI Style Three-Piece Cobalt Blue, Porcelain and Bronze Clock Set

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H 5.5 in W 9 in D 22.5 in

Louis XVI Style Three-Piece Cobalt Blue, Porcelain and Bronze Clock Set

Located in New York, NY

A Louis XVI Style Three Piece Cobalt blue Porcelain and Bronze Clock Garniture Set Clock: H 22-1/2" x W 9" x D 5-1/2" Candelabras: H 21" x W 11-1/4" Stock Number: CC8

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Napoleon III Brass and Blue Cobalt Porcelain Wall Clock

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H 14 in W 11 in D 4 in

19th Century French Napoleon III Brass and Blue Cobalt Porcelain Wall Clock

Located in Dallas, TX

This elegant antique wall hanging clock was crafted in France circa 1870; oval in shape, the colorful clock features brass mounts around the blue cobalt porcelain body decorated with...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Fine Antique Cobalt Blue Porcelain and Ormolu Lyre Clock with Mystery Pendulum

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H 18.75 in W 8.5 in D 7.5 in

Fine Antique Cobalt Blue Porcelain and Ormolu Lyre Clock with Mystery Pendulum

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

The clock is lyre shaped after Louis XVI designs, fine blue porcelain mounted with the best gilded bronze mounts.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Ormolu-Mounted Cobalt Sevres Porcelain Three-Piece Clock Garniture, 19th Century

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H 24 in W 13 in D 8 in

Ormolu-Mounted Cobalt Sevres Porcelain Three-Piece Clock Garniture, 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful antique French ormolu-mounted royal cobalt blue sevres porcelain three-piece clock garniture accompanied by the original pair of five-light candelabrum, 19th century.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Hand Painted & Gold Gilt French circa 1850 Victorian Alabaster Mantle Clock

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H 16.74 in W 8.86 in D 5.71 in

Hand Painted & Gold Gilt French circa 1850 Victorian Alabaster Mantle Clock

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Wimbledon-Furniture Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this stunning circa 1850 French Alabaster and gold gilt mantle clock Please note the delivery fee listed ...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Alabaster

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Sevres Clock by Tiffany & Co.

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H 18.25 in W 9.5 in D 7 in

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Ormolu and Sevres Clock by Tiffany & Co.

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A stunning French 19th century Louis XVI St. ormolu and cobalt blue Sèvres clock by Tiffany & Co. The clock is raised on ormolu topie feet and support with beaded border.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

1937 Telechron “Casino” Art Deco Electric Clock with Cobalt Blue Mirror

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H 6.25 in W 8 in D 3 in

1937 Telechron “Casino” Art Deco Electric Clock with Cobalt Blue Mirror

Located in Van Nuys, CA

It features a stunning cobalt blue mirror, complemented by a polished white Plaskon base and hands.

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Musical Instruments

Materials

Glass

Cobalt Blue Enameled Cloisonne Carriage or Mantle Clock with Carrying Handles

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H 9.5 in W 6 in D 3 in

Cobalt Blue Enameled Cloisonne Carriage or Mantle Clock with Carrying Handles

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A colorful enameled cloisonne carriage or mantle clock. A lovely gold clock with a detailed floral enameled design in cobalt blue, turquoise, pink, and mint green.

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20th Century American French Provincial Mantel Clocks

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Limoges France Cobalt Blue Porcelain Desk Clock 22 Karat Gold

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H 5.25 in W 4 in D 2 in

Limoges France Cobalt Blue Porcelain Desk Clock 22 Karat Gold

By Limoges

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Limoges France Porcelain Imperial Blue Cobalt Battery Operated Desk Clock Vintage Limoges gilded French cobalt blue porcelain clock featuring a beautiful scene of lovers courting don...

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Vintage 1970s French Louis XIV Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Slate French Style Mantel Clock, Figural Bronze Mounts, Cobalt Enameling

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H 17 in W 16 in D 6.25 in

Antique Slate French Style Mantel Clock, Figural Bronze Mounts, Cobalt Enameling

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique slate French style mantel clock features figural bronze mounts and cobalt blue enameled clock face, in working order, circa 1880.

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Antique Late 19th Century Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Enamel

Antique German Porcelain & French Brass Cobalt Blue Clock & Candelabras

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H 17 in W 8 in D 5 in

Antique German Porcelain & French Brass Cobalt Blue Clock & Candelabras

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in New Milford, CT

The cobalt blue color is perfectly balanced with the gold detailing, while the clock’s elegant design evokes a sense of 18th-century European luxury.

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Early 20th Century German Rococo Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Fabulous Art Deco Cobalt Blue Clock English Moderne Circa 1930's

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H 8.75 in W 8.75 in

Fabulous Art Deco Cobalt Blue Clock English Moderne Circa 1930's

Located in Oakland, CA

An amazing design and quality! English 8 Day clock in Cobalt mirror and chrome, beautiful numbers and hands, great chrome platting over bronze finsih. Polished thick glass backed b...

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Vintage 1930s English Clocks

Materials

Metal

Large French Art Deco Cobalt Blue Mirror Clock by LANCEL Paris

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H 10.25 in W 15.5 in

Large French Art Deco Cobalt Blue Mirror Clock by LANCEL Paris

Located in Coral Gables, FL

Constructed of cobalt blue mirror on a nickel plated bronze three step base, the clock is supported by columns of 17 hex shaped ridges.

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20th Century French Clocks

Historic Holland Tunnel Neon Clock NYC

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H 72.5 in W 72.5 in D 22 in

Historic Holland Tunnel Neon Clock NYC

Located in North Hollywood, CA

The background is cobalt blue porcelain enameled steel. The clock works well and runs quietly.

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Vintage 1930s American Clocks

Materials

Steel

Antique Boch Frères Clock Set, Royal Blue Pottery, Bronze Base, 1920

$2,027 / set

H 21.66 in W 7.88 in D 6.7 in

Antique Boch Frères Clock Set, Royal Blue Pottery, Bronze Base, 1920

By Boch Freres Keramis

Located in Barntrup, DE

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Early 20th Century Belgian Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

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Antique French Gold Plated Bronze Shelf Clock, 19th Century

$4,783

H 15.75 in W 11.82 in D 4.34 in

Antique French Gold Plated Bronze Shelf Clock, 19th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Antique French gold plated bronze shelf clock surrounded by the Muse of knowledge on the right side and a column with a sphere on top on the left side. In the middle, the mechani...

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Antique 19th Century European Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Gold

Pendulum in Golden Spelter Under Globe, 1900

$216

H 14.57 in W 12.6 in D 6.3 in

Pendulum in Golden Spelter Under Globe, 1900

Located in Marseille, FR

1900 pendulum in golden spelter under glass globe. The dimensions are 37 cm high, 32 cm wide and 16 cm deep Additional information: Material: Regulates.

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Antique 19th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Spelter

Crystal Face and Pendulum Clock Made by Ansonia Clock of New York

$900

H 11.5 in W 7 in D 5.5 in

Crystal Face and Pendulum Clock Made by Ansonia Clock of New York

By Ansonia Clock Company

Located in Stamford, CT

Crystal face and pendulum clock made by Ansonia Clock of New York. Bronze case in all beveled glass surround. Height: 11.5 inches Width: 7 inches Depth: 5.5 inches

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Vintage 1960s American Classical Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

German Junghans Style Brass Elegant Lady Figure Porcelain Dial Swinging Clock

$325

H 13 in W 5 in D 5 in

German Junghans Style Brass Elegant Lady Figure Porcelain Dial Swinging Clock

By Junghans Uhren GmbH

Located in Danville, CA

German Junghans Style Brass Elegant Lady Figure Swinging Clock with Porcelain Dial Solid Brass cast statue with polished wood base. Hand painted 2" porcelain dial. Clock portion swi...

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Late 20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Gilt Bronze Mounted Porcelain Clock

$1,675

H 8.5 in W 4.5 in D 2.25 in

Gilt Bronze Mounted Porcelain Clock

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Norwood, NJ

Gilt bronze mounted continental Porcelain clock. Porcelain and gilt bronze mounted continental clock. Loius XVI style. Figural and floral painted scenes. Features open escapement mov...

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Antique Early 1900s German Louis XVI Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Gold Plate, Bronze

German Junghans Style Brass Lady Diana Figure Porcelain Dial Swinging Clock

$325

H 13 in W 5 in D 5 in

German Junghans Style Brass Lady Diana Figure Porcelain Dial Swinging Clock

By Junghans Uhren GmbH

Located in Danville, CA

German Junghans Style Brass Lady Diana Figure Swinging Clock with Porcelain Dial Solid Brass cast statue with polished wood base. Hand painted 2" porcelain dial. Clock portion swing...

Category

Late 20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Japanese Linden Art Nouveau Style Swinging 8 Day Diana Statue Desk Clock 14"

$425

H 14 in W 5.25 in D 4.875 in

Japanese Linden Art Nouveau Style Swinging 8 Day Diana Statue Desk Clock 14"

Located in Dayton, OH

Mid century Japanese Linden 8 day figural Diana swinging clock statue. It features an Art Deco / Nouveau Diana statue holding a swinging clock pendulum. Dimensions: 5.25" x 4.875" ...

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Late 20th Century Japanese Art Nouveau Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

Antique French Gilt Bronze and Lapis Lazuli Mantel Clock after Falconet

$60,568

H 24.81 in W 10.44 in D 10.44 in

Antique French Gilt Bronze and Lapis Lazuli Mantel Clock after Falconet

By Étienne Maurice Falconet

Located in London, GB

French sculptor Etienne-Maurice Falconet (1716-1791) is the inspiration for this beautiful, sumptuous mantel clock. His clock, crafted in the late 18th Century and now on display at ...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Ormolu, Bronze

19th Century French Wall Clock In Lapis Lazuli By Paul Sormani

$12,786

H 50.79 in W 10.24 in D 4.34 in

19th Century French Wall Clock In Lapis Lazuli By Paul Sormani

By Paul Sormani

Located in GB

Elegant wall clock by Paul Sormani, in blue lapis lazuli and gilt bronze ormolu. Paul Sormani was a famed French 19th century cabinetmaker, renown for his production of magnificent...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIV Wall Clocks

Materials

Lapis Lazuli

Rare French Empire Ormolu Clock of Astronomy Lesson Signed Lafollie a Paris

$10,027

H 15.5 in W 16.75 in D 5.5 in

Rare French Empire Ormolu Clock of Astronomy Lesson Signed Lafollie a Paris

Located in London, GB

A very rare French Empire ormolu mantel clock of an Astronomy Lesson. I have never seen this model before and it is larger than the other models by Jean Andre Reich. The clock has it...

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Antique 1810s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

27" French Style Mystery Brass Lady Cherub Upside Down Chain Ball Swinging Clock

$2,850

H 27 in W 9 in D 9 in

27" French Style Mystery Brass Lady Cherub Upside Down Chain Ball Swinging Clock

Located in Danville, CA

Rare Mystery Brass Lady Cherub Upside Down Chain Ball Swinging Clock An excellent tall lady double cherub statue upside down ball swinging clock. It has a mechanical movement inside...

Category

Late 20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Clock

$3,714

H 11.5 in W 10 in D 6 in

Antique French Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Clock

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

Antique French Ormolu and Sèvres Porcelain Clock ~ French - Circa 1850 ~ ~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~ A fine and early ormolu clock of Louis XV design, beautifully ...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

19th Century French Champlevé Enamel Clock Garniture

$13,459 / item

H 15.36 in W 9.06 in D 5.91 in

19th Century French Champlevé Enamel Clock Garniture

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality late 19th Century French champlevé enamel and porcelain clock garniture, set in a gilded ormolu case, the porcelain panels to the clock and urns depicting classic...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

German Junghans Style Brass Barmaid Lady Swinging Clock

$285

H 13 in W 5 in D 5 in

German Junghans Style Brass Barmaid Lady Swinging Clock

Located in Danville, CA

German Junghans Style Brass Barmaid Lady Swinging Clock Solid Brass cast lady barmaid statue with a wood base. Hand painted 2" porcelain dial ring. Clock portion swings back and for...

Category

Late 20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Ansonia Company Cast Brass Table Clock, Late 19th Century

$2,350

H 12 in W 8.25 in D 7 in

Ansonia Company Cast Brass Table Clock, Late 19th Century

By Ansonia Clock Company

Located in Astoria, NY

Ansonia Cast Brass Table Clock, late 19th century, the elaborate case with glaze panels enclosing a circular enamel dial with open escapement, the movement strike on gong, signed "Ma...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Rococo Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Enamel

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$9,850

H 20 in W 16 in D 12 in

A 1930's French Gilt Lacquered Wood Pagoda Form Chinoiserie Platinum Painted Box

By Maison Jansen

Located in New York, NY

A 1930's French Gilt Lacquered Wood Pagoda Form Chinoiserie Platinum Painted Box, Attributed to Jansen. At first glance, the box's visual allure is simply breathtaking. Adorned with ...

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Vintage 1930s Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

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19th Century Gilt Bronze and Marble Clock, Signed Oudin à Marseille

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This charming Louis XVI-style mantel clock is a fine example of French decorative craftsmanship, likely dating from the late 19th century. The clock features a white enamel dial sign...

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Antique Personal Diary Repository, Scottish, Brass, Keepsake Case, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a fine antique personal diary repository, originating from Scotland during the Victorian period, circa 1870. This striking book form keepsake case showcases the craftsmanship...

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Antique 1870s British Victorian Decorative Boxes

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Brass

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$46,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 27.25 in W 22.5 in D 27.25 in

Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mantel Clock by Henri Picard & Fedinand Barbedienne

By F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Very Fine French 19th Century Gilt-Bronze Figural Mantel Clock, Horloge à Poser, by Henri Picard and Fedinand Barbedienne - ‘F. Barbédienne & Cie. / A Paris’, after the model by É...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

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18th Century Dutch Grandfather Clock, Calendar and Moonphases, Amsterdam 1760-70

$17,797

H 111.42 in W 22.84 in D 11.82 in

18th Century Dutch Grandfather Clock, Calendar and Moonphases, Amsterdam 1760-70

Located in Greven, DE

Antique Amsterdam grandfather clock with alarm, calendar and moon phase Amsterdam Walnut root and others circa 1760 Dimensions: H x W x D: 283 x 58 x 30 cm - without figures the he...

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Very Large 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Ebony and Bronze Hourglass

$1,995

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Very Large 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Ebony and Bronze Hourglass

Located in Fayetteville, AR

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$3,200

H 14.3 in W 5.5 in D 14.3 in

Antique Hand-Painted Porcelain “La Layon” Mantel Clock by Royal Bonn for Ansonia

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Located in Tarry Town, NY

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$11,360

H 18.9 in W 112.21 in D 33.47 in

Circa 1880 Italian Large Gilt wood LXV Style Confidente Sofa

Located in London, Park Royal

A rare antique find from Tuscany Italy. This 'Confidante' sofa, circa 1880, is in beautiful condition. The large frame is finely carved in the LXV style, with its original water gild...

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Sofas

Materials

Gold, Gold Leaf

"Art Deco Clock in Chinese Manner", Gübelin Clock w/ Red Hardstone Finial

$14,800Sale Price|20% Off

H 8.25 in W 6.5 in D 1.88 in

"Art Deco Clock in Chinese Manner", Gübelin Clock w/ Red Hardstone Finial

By Gubelin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Bold and elegant, this rare -- possibly unique -- Art Deco table clock in the Chinese manner by the renowned Gübelin firm in Switzerland is a close cousin to the impossibly rarified ...

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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble

Antique Ormolu Mounted Ebonised Gilt Bronze Chiming Mantel Clock 19th Century

$8,442

H 28.94 in W 18.51 in D 11.42 in

Antique Ormolu Mounted Ebonised Gilt Bronze Chiming Mantel Clock 19th Century

Located in London, GB

A superb impressive ormolu mounted ebonised three train mantel clock, chiming on 8 bells with a gong, of large size Retailed by Green of Landport, circa 1880 in date. The caddy top ...

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Antique 1860s Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Fine quality antique 19th Century French ormolu mantle clock

$4,217

H 19.69 in W 11.03 in D 5.12 in

Fine quality antique 19th Century French ormolu mantle clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Fine quality antique 19th Century French ormolu mantle clock, having a fine quality antique French Rococo style mantle clock, having a fantastic quality decorated case with ormolu de...

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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Set of Extraordinary Italian Stone Statues Representing the Four Seasons, 1970

$91,114

H 98.43 in W 27.56 in D 23.63 in

Set of Extraordinary Italian Stone Statues Representing the Four Seasons

Located in Rome, IT

Four season ,monumental classically draped female figures and their distinguishing symbols on a square base. Autumn, winter, spring and summer. Timeless classical decoration for you...

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20th Century Academic Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Limestone

Lacquered Wooden Pendulum Clock in the Venetian Baroque Style, 700

$22,209Sale Price|50% Off

H 82.68 in W 31.5 in D 15.75 in

Lacquered Wooden Pendulum Clock in the Venetian Baroque Style, 700

By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.

Located in Cantù, IT

Wonderful Lacquered Wooden Pendulum Clock in the Venetian Baroque style of the 1700s, from Villa Reale on Lake Maggiore, produced by MICE Versailles in the 1960s–1970s A magnificent...

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Antique 1790s Baroque Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Wood

Important Five Pieces Marble and Gilded Bronze Clock Set, France, Circa 1860

$551,142 / set

H 38.59 in W 27.56 in D 9.85 in

Important Five Pieces Marble and Gilded Bronze Clock Set, France, Circa 1860

By Henri Picard

Located in PARIS, FR

Marked on the dial Furet & Bon, Hrs du Roy, à Paris Measures: Clock – Height 98 cm (38 1/2 in.), width 70 cm (27 1/2 in.), depth 25 cm (9 3/4 in.) Candelabra – Height 116 cm ...

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Antique 1860s French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Exceptional C19th French Boulle Mantle Clock

$27,256Sale Price|25% Off

H 46 in W 25 in D 12 in

Exceptional C19th French Boulle Mantle Clock

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in London, GB

A very Important French Ormolu Mounted Boulle Mantel Clock Inlaid Brass in The Regency Style Each Corner Decorated with Recumbent Horses Nice Large Dial 8 and a half inches surround...

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Antique 19th Century French Regency Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

A Large Italian Carved Figural Long Case Clock

$24,000

H 100 in W 52 in D 32 in

A Large Italian Carved Figural Long Case Clock

Located in Bradenton, FL

A Large Italian Fruitwood Carved Figural Long Case Clock. In the Italian Rococo style, Hand Carved "Liberty Style" with a female holding flowers and surrounded by 3 Cherub/Angels. A ...

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Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Fruitwood

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Cobalt Blue Clock For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the cobalt blue clock you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, ceramic and porcelain, every cobalt blue clock was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer cobalt blue clock, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A cobalt blue clock, designed in the Art Deco or Louis XVI style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made cobalt blue clock has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Jaeger-LeCoultre and Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres are consistently popular.

How Much is a Cobalt Blue Clock?

A cobalt blue clock can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,500, while the lowest priced sells for $379 and the highest can go for as much as $25,500.

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 Cobalt Blue Clock

Is all blue glass cobalt?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
No, not all blue glass is cobalt glass. Only those made with cobalt oxide can be called cobalt. In some pieces, the presence of copper oxide accounts for the color, however, cobalt glass is much more common. You'll find a collection of cobalt glass on 1stDibs.
How can I tell if a glass is cobalt blue?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Cobalt blue glass is a deep blue glass that often gets its color by the addition of cobalt oxide in the molten glass mixture when the glass is being formed. The best way to identify cobalt blue glass is by the color. Shop a collection of cobalt blue glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
How do you identify cobalt blue glass?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
If your glass has a blue tint to it, it is likely cobalt blue glass. There are three shades of cobalt glass; dark cobalt, which has a slight purplish hue, light or cornflower blue and medium blue. To verify its authenticity, check with an appraiser. You can also shop a collection of cobalt blue glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
How old is cobalt blue glass?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
How old cobalt glass is varies greatly. Ancient Mesopotamian examples exist from roughly 2000 BC. In China, cobalt glass became common during the Zhou Dynasty, which lasted from 1122 to 221 BC. European cobalt glass may date back to as early as the 15th century. Shop a collection of antique cobalt glass on 1stDibs.
Does cobalt make glass blue?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, cobalt oxide makes glass blue. Different amounts of cobalt can be used to create more saturated levels of blue or to simply neutralize yellow for a more clear finish. Copper oxide can also be used to create a blue tinted glass. Shop a collection of cobalt glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.