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Cole Clocks

Engraved Strut Clock, Retailed by Barry, signed Thomas Cole
Engraved Strut Clock, Retailed by Barry, signed Thomas Cole

Engraved Strut Clock, Retailed by Barry, signed Thomas Cole

Located in London, GB

Fine Thomas Cole Strut Clock for Barry, London Signed Barry, London.

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Antique 1850s English Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Single Fusee Carriage Timepiece By Thomas Cole and James Cole, Retailed By Hunt
Single Fusee Carriage Timepiece By Thomas Cole and James Cole, Retailed By Hunt

Single Fusee Carriage Timepiece By Thomas Cole and James Cole, Retailed By Hunt

By Thomas Cole (Clockmaker)

Located in Amersham, GB

A miniature carriage clock timepiece by Thomas Cole and his brother James Fergusson Cole.

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Antique 1840s English William IV Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Steel, Ormolu

Large Gilt Brass Engraved Oval Table Clock by Thomas Cole
Large Gilt Brass Engraved Oval Table Clock by Thomas Cole

Large Gilt Brass Engraved Oval Table Clock by Thomas Cole

By Thomas Cole (Clockmaker)

Located in London, GB

Circa 1860 Dimensions: H: 11 in / 28 cm Comparative Literature: Hawkins, J. B. Thomas Cole & Victorian Clockmaking. Woodbridge: Antique Collectors' Club, 1975; p. 90 (item 2...

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Antique 19th Century English Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

English Tripod Table Regulator Clock by Thomas Cole, Retailed by Hunt & Roskell
English Tripod Table Regulator Clock by Thomas Cole, Retailed by Hunt & Roskell

English Tripod Table Regulator Clock by Thomas Cole, Retailed by Hunt & Roskell

By Thomas Cole (Clockmaker)

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A Fine English Tripod Table Regulator Clock by Thomas Cole, With Integral Thermometer and Barometer, Retailed by Hunt & Roskell, London Signed to the dial for the retailer ‘Hunt...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Steel

Rare 19th Century Brass Engraved 'Inkwell' Table Clock attributed to Thomas Cole
Rare 19th Century Brass Engraved 'Inkwell' Table Clock attributed to Thomas Cole

Rare 19th Century Brass Engraved 'Inkwell' Table Clock attributed to Thomas Cole

By Thomas Cole (Clockmaker)

Located in London, GB

Circa 1860 Dimensions: H: 10 in / 25.5 cm The inventive design for this clock sits alongside a small number of other unusual clocks created by Thomas Cole.

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Antique 19th Century English Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Bronze

A Strut Clock in The Manner of Thomas Cole by Howell, James & Co.
A Strut Clock in The Manner of Thomas Cole by Howell, James & Co.

A Strut Clock in The Manner of Thomas Cole by Howell, James & Co.

By Thomas Cole (Clockmaker)

Located in Amersham, GB

J.F.Cole has been dubbed 'The English Breguet' because of the exceptional watches and travelling clocks he produced.

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Antique 1860s English Baroque Revival Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Very Rare 19th Century Coromandel Veneered Year-Running Clock by Thomas Cole
Very Rare 19th Century Coromandel Veneered Year-Running Clock by Thomas Cole

Very Rare 19th Century Coromandel Veneered Year-Running Clock by Thomas Cole

By Thomas Cole (Clockmaker), Achille Brocot

Located in London, GB

English, circa 1860 A closely related clock, by Thomas Cole, though not bearing his signature, with a case of identical form and differing bronze decoration, previously with Butch...

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Antique 19th Century English Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Early Victorian Gilded Strut Clock in the Style of Thomas Cole
Early Victorian Gilded Strut Clock in the Style of Thomas Cole

Early Victorian Gilded Strut Clock in the Style of Thomas Cole

Located in Norwich, GB

Early Victorian Strut clock in the style of Thomas Cole. Gilded frame with engraved scroll work, oval beaded bezel surrounding a beautiful engine turned and silvered dial with Ro...

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Antique 1840s French Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Early Tripod Table Clock by Thomas Cole with Glass Dome
Early Tripod Table Clock by Thomas Cole with Glass Dome

Early Tripod Table Clock by Thomas Cole with Glass Dome

Located in London, GB

Hawkins discuss Thomas Cole's tripod clocks with great detail, estimating that no more than 75 of these were made.

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Antique 19th Century English Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Ormolu, Bronze

American Federal Grain Painted and Stenciled Tall Clock by Rufus Cole
American Federal Grain Painted and Stenciled Tall Clock by Rufus Cole

American Federal Grain Painted and Stenciled Tall Clock by Rufus Cole

Located in Essex, MA

A Rare and Complete American Federal Tall Case Clock. Riley Whiting Wooden Works, original. A Rufus Cole Grain-Painted and Stenciled Case.

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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Grandfather Clocks and Longc...

Materials

Pine

Large English Late 19th Century Ormolu Strut Clock in Manner of Cole
Large English Late 19th Century Ormolu Strut Clock in Manner of Cole

Large English Late 19th Century Ormolu Strut Clock in Manner of Cole

Located in London, GB

Large beautifully cut and engraved ormolu English Victorian strut clock in the manner of Cole. Silvered dial with engine turned centre with beautifully cut blued steel hands. 8 day l...

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Antique 1860s English Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Mid-19th Century Gilt Bronze Strut Clock in the Style of Cole
Mid-19th Century Gilt Bronze Strut Clock in the Style of Cole

Mid-19th Century Gilt Bronze Strut Clock in the Style of Cole

Located in London, GB

Mid-19th century gilt bronze strut clock in the style of Cole. Original gilding and very fine engraving make this a most attractive clock.

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Antique 1860s English Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

Howell James Art Nouveau Cased Strut Clock
Howell James Art Nouveau Cased Strut Clock

Howell James Art Nouveau Cased Strut Clock

Located in London, GB

A highly unusual and rare Art Nouveau gilt bronze strut clock in the manner of Cole and Signed "Howell James and Co. to the Queen London & Paris No. 898".

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Antique 1890s English Art Nouveau Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

A Single Fusee Library Timepiece by Phillips Brothers
A Single Fusee Library Timepiece by Phillips Brothers

A Single Fusee Library Timepiece by Phillips Brothers

Located in Amersham, GB

They were stockists of high quality clockmakers such as Thomas Cole. This clock is shown unserviced, it will be fully overhauled prior to sale and will come with our two year guaran...

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Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Steel

Victorian Clocks by Richard Good, 1st Ed
Victorian Clocks by Richard Good, 1st Ed

Victorian Clocks by Richard Good, 1st Ed

Located in valatie, NY

In this fascinating and fully-illustrated book Richard Good examines, in detail, over 140 examples of the different types of clock made in the Victorian period, including: carriage c...

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1990s English Books

Materials

Paper

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A Wonderful Federal Tall Clock With Rocking Ship Animated Dial
A Wonderful Federal Tall Clock With Rocking Ship Animated Dial

A Wonderful Federal Tall Clock With Rocking Ship Animated Dial

By James Cole

Located in Sharon, MA

An impressive Federal mahogany tall case clock with rare rocking ship dial by James Cole, Rochester, New Hampshire, circa 1820.

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Antique 19th Century American Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-19th Century Small Mahogany Cased Bracket Clock by R.J Cole of Hove
Mid-19th Century Small Mahogany Cased Bracket Clock by R.J Cole of Hove

Mid-19th Century Small Mahogany Cased Bracket Clock by R.J Cole of Hove

Located in Cheltenham, GB

The maker signed to the dial R.J. Cole of Hove (Sussex), circa 1865.

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

Materials

Brass

English Fusee Carriage Clock By Thomas Cole and James Fergusson Cole
English Fusee Carriage Clock By Thomas Cole and James Fergusson Cole

English Fusee Carriage Clock By Thomas Cole and James Fergusson Cole

By Thomas Cole (Clockmaker), James Cole

Located in Amersham, GB

The Cole Brothers worked together supplying clocks to other retails after J.F.

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Antique 1830s English Early Victorian Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Steel, Ormolu

Unique 19th Century Tripod Table Clock by Thomas Cole on Ebony and Gilt Plinth
Unique 19th Century Tripod Table Clock by Thomas Cole on Ebony and Gilt Plinth

Unique 19th Century Tripod Table Clock by Thomas Cole on Ebony and Gilt Plinth

By Boxell Brighton

Located in London, GB

Interestingly, the author documents Thomas Boxell of Brighton as a retailer of Cole clocks, illustrating a variant of this tripod clock (p. 112-3).

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Antique 19th Century English Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Gilded Oval Strut Clock by Thomas Cole of London
Gilded Oval Strut Clock by Thomas Cole of London

Gilded Oval Strut Clock by Thomas Cole of London

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H 16.75 in W 13.25 in D 6 in

Gilded Oval Strut Clock by Thomas Cole of London

Located in New Orleans, LA

A very similar but less ornate, later-period strut clock by Thomas Cole of London appears in Thomas Cole and Victorian Clockmaking by J.B.

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Giltwood

Victorian Porcelain Dial Strut Clock
Victorian Porcelain Dial Strut Clock

Victorian Porcelain Dial Strut Clock

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H 7.5 in W 4.9 in D 7 in

Victorian Porcelain Dial Strut Clock

By Thomas Cole (Clockmaker)

Located in Newark, England

The clock very much in the manner of Thomas Cole strut clocks and likely manufactured by a follower after Thomas Cole.

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

‘Mortar’ Timepiece by Thomas Cole
‘Mortar’ Timepiece by Thomas Cole

‘Mortar’ Timepiece by Thomas Cole

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H 7.25 in W 8.25 in D 12 in

‘Mortar’ Timepiece by Thomas Cole

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

Inscribed Thomas Cole, London, no. 1658 , and retailed by London & Ryder.

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Antique 1840s English Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Rare and Unusual Bronze Lyre-Shaped Strut Clock Designed by Thomas Cole
Rare and Unusual Bronze Lyre-Shaped Strut Clock Designed by Thomas Cole

Rare and Unusual Bronze Lyre-Shaped Strut Clock Designed by Thomas Cole

Located in London, GB

The porcelain dial, found in late Cole clocks, having roman numerals and fleur de Lys hands.

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Antique 19th Century English Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Rare Antique Brass Engraved Strut Clock by Thomas Cole
Rare Antique Brass Engraved Strut Clock by Thomas Cole

Rare Antique Brass Engraved Strut Clock by Thomas Cole

Located in London, GB

A very early strut clock Retailed by Hunt & Roskell By Thomas Cole A rare pre-numbered strut clock of beautiful design and execution, having the standard revolving strut attachm...

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Antique 19th Century English Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

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Mid 18th Century Antique Brown Floral English Axminster Rug, 1760

Located in New York, NY

Antique Brown Floral English Axminster Rug Made in Axminster, Devon, Great Britain, circa 1760 (George III) Provenance: Baron Guy de Rothschild 29' 10" x 17' 11" (909.32 x 546.10 cm)

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Antique Mid-18th Century English Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique French Napoleon III Carved Mahogany 5 Piece Bedroom Suite, Circa 1880.
Antique French Napoleon III Carved Mahogany 5 Piece Bedroom Suite, Circa 1880.

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Located in New Orleans, LA

Rare Antique French Napoleon III Carved Mahogany 5 Piece Bedroom Suite, Circa 1875-1885. Extraordinary workmanship. Bed: 58" x 76" Interior. Headboard: 63" High x 60" Wide Footbo...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Bedroom Sets

Materials

Marble

Meissen Porcelain Dinnerware Service for 12 People
Meissen Porcelain Dinnerware Service for 12 People

Meissen Porcelain Dinnerware Service for 12 People

$98,000 / set

H 10 in W 9.5 in D 15 in

Meissen Porcelain Dinnerware Service for 12 People

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Beautiful German Meissen dinnerware service for twelve people with serving pieces. The dinnerware service is in great condition. Just exquisite & very rare to find a complete service...

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Vintage 1960s German Rococo Dinner Plates

Materials

Gold

Selection of eight restored 19th C Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Windows
Selection of eight restored 19th C Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Windows

Selection of eight restored 19th C Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Windows

$110,868 / set

H 64.18 in W 28.75 in D 0.79 in

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Located in Leuven , BE

The Color Experience: Stained-glass windows “Color is a power which directly influences the soul” (Wassili Kandinsky, Moskou 1866 – Neuilly-sur-Seine, 1944) “Color! What a deep a...

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Antique 19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Windows

Materials

Art Glass, Stained Glass

19th Century, Monumental Carved Boiserie Panels from Lartington Hall
19th Century, Monumental Carved Boiserie Panels from Lartington Hall

19th Century, Monumental Carved Boiserie Panels from Lartington Hall

Located in London, GB

The Lartington hall carved Boiserie panels by Signor Anton Leone Bulletti. A highly important suite of eight carved and patinated wood panels commissioned by Monsignor Thomas Edw...

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Antique 19th Century English Renaissance Revival Panelling

Materials

Wood, Pine

19th Century French Petite Sonnerie Ormolu Carriage Clock by Grohé with Calendar
19th Century French Petite Sonnerie Ormolu Carriage Clock by Grohé with Calendar

19th Century French Petite Sonnerie Ormolu Carriage Clock by Grohé with Calendar

Located in London, GB

A Petit Sonnerie carriage clock by Grohe of Paris The gilt bronze case comprehensively engraved, and having a retractable carrying handle; the lever movement driving the petit son...

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Antique 19th Century French Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Brass, Bronze

English Chamberlain Worcester Porcelain Part Dessert Service, circa 1815
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English Chamberlain Worcester Porcelain Part Dessert Service, circa 1815

Located in New York, NY

Comprising footed compote, pair of covered sauce tureens, one gallery (partially restored), pair of lozenge-shaped dishes, pair of kidney-shaped dishes, four shell dishes, four squar...

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Antique 1810s English Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

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Large Antique Austrian Silver and Glass Garniture by Schwarz & Steiner

Large Antique Austrian Silver and Glass Garniture by Schwarz & Steiner

By Schwarz & Steiner

Located in London, GB

Large antique Austrian silver and glass garniture by Schwarz & Steiner Austrian, Late 19th Century Centrepiece: Height 29cm, width 70cm, depth 29cm Candelabra: Height 39cm, width 2...

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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Rococo Centerpieces

Materials

Silver

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$198,000

H 74.41 in Dm 43.31 in

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Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Logistics and International Shipping We provide a comprehensive export service so that your only concern is enjoying your acquisition. • Door-to-Door Service: Pieces located in our A...

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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

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Lyons by Antoine Durenne Was a French Cast Iron "Offer Free Shipping in Florida"

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By A. Durenne

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

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Antique 1880s French Classical Roman Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Large Antique Porcelain Schneeballen Ewer by Meissen
Large Antique Porcelain Schneeballen Ewer by Meissen

Large Antique Porcelain Schneeballen Ewer by Meissen

$115,796

H 24.41 in W 14.57 in D 13 in

Large Antique Porcelain Schneeballen Ewer by Meissen

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in London, GB

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Antique Late 19th Century German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

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Elkington Beverage Service Eight-Piece

$48,500 / set

H 21 in Dm 16 in

Elkington Beverage Service Eight-Piece

By Elkington & Co.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Crafted by the leading English silversmith firm of the 19th century, this rare and beautifully executed beverage service by Elkington & Co. is a fantastic example of the company'...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Silver

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Vase, Sign: Muller Fres Luneville, Style: Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, liberty

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By Muller Frères

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Logistics and International Shipping We provide a comprehensive export service so that your only concern is enjoying your acquisition. • Door-to-Door Service: Pieces located in our A...

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Art Glass

A Fine Pair Of George Iii Wall Lights By William Parker
A Fine Pair Of George Iii Wall Lights By William Parker

A Fine Pair Of George Iii Wall Lights By William Parker

$163,477 / set

H 30 in W 18 in D 14 in

A Fine Pair Of George Iii Wall Lights By William Parker

By William Parker

Located in Steyning, West sussex

A fine pair of ormolu and cut glass wall lights suspended by oval fluted back plates with ball bead decoration, mounted with a scroll arm supporting cut glass eggs, mounted with a or...

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Antique 18th Century English George III Wall Lights and Sconces

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Ormolu

Centerpiece WMF, German, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1900, Numbered 457
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Centerpiece WMF, German, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, 1900, Numbered 457

By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

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Big Vase, Sign: Muller Freres Luneville, Style: Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, liberty

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Cole Clocks For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of cole clocks available for sale. The range of distinct cole clocks — often made from metal, brass and bronze — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of cole clocks to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian cole clocks are of considerable interest. Boxell Brighton produced beautiful cole clocks that are worth considering.

How Much are Cole Clocks?

Cole clocks can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $30,844, while the lowest priced sells for $2,371 and the highest can go for as much as $70,782.

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.