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Empire Clock, Alabaster Columns, Black Polished, Vienna, Austria, circa 1815
Empire Clock, Alabaster Columns, Black Polished, Vienna, Austria, circa 1815

Empire Clock, Alabaster Columns, Black Polished, Vienna, Austria, circa 1815

Located in Regensburg, DE

Empire clock, alabaster columns, black polished, Vienna, Austria, circa 1815. Wonderful Empire

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Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Empire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Alabaster, Gold Plate, Brass

French Empire Gilded Bronze Mantle Clock
French Empire Gilded Bronze Mantle Clock

French Empire Gilded Bronze Mantle Clock

Located in Essex, MA

Corinthian columns flank this gilded clock with enamel dial. Signature on dial states "Le Cocq a

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Antique 19th Century French Clocks

Antique Original Black Painted Grandfather Clock
Antique Original Black Painted Grandfather Clock

Antique Original Black Painted Grandfather Clock

Located in Round Top, TX

The clean lines of this clock are crowned with a carved bonnet and the clock face has column

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Antique 19th Century English Clocks

Materials

Wood, Paint

Early 19th Century Double Fusse  English Mahogany Clock
Early 19th Century Double Fusse  English Mahogany Clock

Early 19th Century Double Fusse English Mahogany Clock

Located in Bellport, NY

clocks of this era.There is a three inch long brass adornment missing from the left column,the

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Antique 19th Century English Clocks

Swedish Antique Mora Clock White Early 1800s Carved Base Column Gustavian 237cm
Swedish Antique Mora Clock White Early 1800s Carved Base Column Gustavian 237cm

Swedish Antique Mora Clock White Early 1800s Carved Base Column Gustavian 237cm

Located in Lewes, England

Very rare decorative early 1800s antique Swedish mora clock in an unusual column design with

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Early Victorian Grandfather Clocks an...

Materials

Pine

1980s Postmodern Wall Clock
1980s Postmodern Wall Clock

1980s Postmodern Wall Clock

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A tall and slim postmodern wall clock with green column, stone textured top and base, white face

Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Wood

A Mahogany Longcase Clock by Aaron Brokaw, New Jersey
A Mahogany Longcase Clock by Aaron Brokaw, New Jersey

A Mahogany Longcase Clock by Aaron Brokaw, New Jersey

By Aaron Brokaw

Located in Devon, GB

banding, flanked by fluted columns. The clock stands on a square base, supported on turned feet. The

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Antique 19th Century British Federal Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Pure Art Deco Clock Veneered in Walnut & Shagreen c.1925
Pure Art Deco Clock Veneered in Walnut & Shagreen c.1925

Pure Art Deco Clock Veneered in Walnut & Shagreen c.1925

Located in London, GB

columns, the clock surround & feet still retain there original chrome finish. The muted patina & aged

Category

Early 20th Century British Art Deco Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Empire Portico Clock, circa 1880
Empire Portico Clock, circa 1880

Empire Portico Clock, circa 1880

By Guichard

Located in Evergreen, CO

Suspended under a portico, which is supported by four barley twist columns, this Guichard, spring

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Antique 1880s Italian Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Metal

Kieninger Ebonized & Burlwood Table Clock
Kieninger Ebonized & Burlwood Table Clock

Kieninger Ebonized & Burlwood Table Clock

Located in Astoria, NY

Kieninger Ebonized and Burlwood Table Clock, with four columns, gilt metal hardware, and door

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1990s German Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Ormolu Mantel Clock
19th Century French Ormolu Mantel Clock

19th Century French Ormolu Mantel Clock

Located in Woodbury, CT

. Base is comprised of a fluted column with delicate foliate appliqué. Clock is capped with pineapple

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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Ormolu

Rare and Important Art Deco Bronze Desk Clock with Assyrian Motif, Los Angeles
Rare and Important Art Deco Bronze Desk Clock with Assyrian Motif, Los Angeles

Rare and Important Art Deco Bronze Desk Clock with Assyrian Motif, Los Angeles

By Collection Domaine Picasso

Located in Philadelphia, PA

winged bull astride an Assyrian column. The clock is also supported by two rear brackets, also expressed

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Empire Marble and Bronze Mantel Clock, Working
Empire Marble and Bronze Mantel Clock, Working

Empire Marble and Bronze Mantel Clock, Working

Located in Stamford, CT

An Empire marble and bronze mantel clock. A fine bronze mounted and marble column form mantle clock

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Early 20th Century Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Three-Piece Clock Garniture
19th Century French Three-Piece Clock Garniture

19th Century French Three-Piece Clock Garniture

Located in Dallas, TX

Exquisite 19th century French three-piece clock set. The veined marble clock with four columns

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Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Rococo Revival Gilt Bronze & Enamel Mantel Clock
Rococo Revival Gilt Bronze & Enamel Mantel Clock

Rococo Revival Gilt Bronze & Enamel Mantel Clock

Located in Astoria, NY

Rococo Revival gilt bronze mantel clock with enamel columns and panels, marked "A. Stowell & Co

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Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Stunning quality antique Victorian walnut Vienna wall clock
Stunning quality antique Victorian walnut Vienna wall clock

Stunning quality antique Victorian walnut Vienna wall clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Stunning quality antique Victorian walnut Vienna wall clock having turned columns, the original

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Antique Early 19th Century Early Victorian Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Marble Clock
Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Marble Clock

Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Marble Clock

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

This exquisite French mantel clock is a stunning example of 19th-century craftsmanship, combining

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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

Stunning quality antique Victorian walnut Vienna wall clock
Stunning quality antique Victorian walnut Vienna wall clock

Stunning quality antique Victorian walnut Vienna wall clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Stunning quality antique Victorian walnut Vienna wall clock having turned columns, original

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Antique Early 19th Century Early Victorian Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century French Bronze and Marble Mantel Clock
Early 19th Century French Bronze and Marble Mantel Clock

Early 19th Century French Bronze and Marble Mantel Clock

Located in Martlesham, GB

Greek maiden leaning on a marble column that incorporates the clock, the lady and the column are on a

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Antique 1830s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Excellent quality antique Victorian carved walnut Vienna wall clock
Excellent quality antique Victorian carved walnut Vienna wall clock

Excellent quality antique Victorian carved walnut Vienna wall clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Excellent quality antique Victorian quality carved walnut Vienna wall clock having turned columns

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Antique 19th Century Wall Clocks

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Antique French Empire Gilt Bronze Portico Mantel Clock, 1820
Antique French Empire Gilt Bronze Portico Mantel Clock, 1820

Antique French Empire Gilt Bronze Portico Mantel Clock, 1820

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique French Empire gilt bronze Portico mantel clock features full column supports, scrolled

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Antique Early 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Antique Neoclassical Style Lapis Lazuli and Gilt Bronze Clock Set
Antique Neoclassical Style Lapis Lazuli and Gilt Bronze Clock Set

Antique Neoclassical Style Lapis Lazuli and Gilt Bronze Clock Set

Located in London, GB

formed as four columns on a plinth, supporting a clock case with an urn above. The plinth base is set on

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Ormolu, Bronze

Antique Bailey, Banks and Biddle Neoclassical Mahogany Bracket Clock C1910
Antique Bailey, Banks and Biddle Neoclassical Mahogany Bracket Clock C1910

Antique Bailey, Banks and Biddle Neoclassical Mahogany Bracket Clock C1910

By Bailey, Banks & Biddle

Located in Big Flats, NY

around 1910, features a classic arched top and Corinthian column details. The clock face is adorned with

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Early 20th Century Wall Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

French Louis XVI Style Onyx and Bronze Sculpture Pedestal Base With Mougin Clock
French Louis XVI Style Onyx and Bronze Sculpture Pedestal Base With Mougin Clock

French Louis XVI Style Onyx and Bronze Sculpture Pedestal Base With Mougin Clock

Located in Shippensburg, PA

representation of the intent of the pedestal; the sculpture is not included with the clock. A very strong and

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Onyx, Bronze, Brass

Early 19th Century Restoration Figural Mantel Clock with Allegorical Decoration
Early 19th Century Restoration Figural Mantel Clock with Allegorical Decoration

Early 19th Century Restoration Figural Mantel Clock with Allegorical Decoration

Located in Paris, FR

opposite side, symbols of Agriculture rest against a slender column. The clock is set between these two

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Antique Early 19th Century French Restauration Mantel Clocks

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Antique French Gilt Bronze Drum Head Clock by Louis Japy
Antique French Gilt Bronze Drum Head Clock by Louis Japy

Antique French Gilt Bronze Drum Head Clock by Louis Japy

By G. Philippe, Louis Japy

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

corner columns. The clock is modelled in the round and the rear door is glazed with frosted glass. To

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Bisque Clock in Louis XVI Style Signed Huppe and Lefauche Paris
Bisque Clock in Louis XVI Style Signed Huppe and Lefauche Paris

Bisque Clock in Louis XVI Style Signed Huppe and Lefauche Paris

By Lefaucheux Paris

Located in Paris, FR

fluted column that displays the clock dial, with Roman numerals for hours and Arabic numerals for minutes

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Ormolu and Sienna Marble Portico Louis XVI Antique French Clock, Love
Ormolu and Sienna Marble Portico Louis XVI Antique French Clock, Love

Ormolu and Sienna Marble Portico Louis XVI Antique French Clock, Love

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

between the four slender columns supporting the clock. The dial is porcelain enamel on copper with

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Fine French Marble and Bronze Mantel Clock and Garnitures A.D. Mougin
Fine French Marble and Bronze Mantel Clock and Garnitures A.D. Mougin

Fine French Marble and Bronze Mantel Clock and Garnitures A.D. Mougin

Located in Houston, TX

Deep Verde marble case with Corinthian columns adorn this fine clock, 19th century. Enamel face

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Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble

19th Century French Gilt Brass and Siena Marble Three-Piece Clock set
19th Century French Gilt Brass and Siena Marble Three-Piece Clock set

19th Century French Gilt Brass and Siena Marble Three-Piece Clock set

Located in Cheshire, GB

column and stepped bases. Measures: Clock Height 18.5 inches Width 9 inches Depth 5.5 inches

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Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble

Late 19th Century French Bronze Doré Mantel Clock on Marble Base from Paris
Late 19th Century French Bronze Doré Mantel Clock on Marble Base from Paris

Late 19th Century French Bronze Doré Mantel Clock on Marble Base from Paris

Located in Dallas, TX

a black marble base over four small round feet. The desk clock features bronze columns on each side

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Ebonized Wood Clock, 19th Century
Ebonized Wood Clock, 19th Century

Ebonized Wood Clock, 19th Century

Located in Roma, IT

presents twisted columns with metal finishes. The dial of the clock has Roman numerals in very thin

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Antique 19th Century Italian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century French Neoclassic Clock
Early 19th Century French Neoclassic Clock

Early 19th Century French Neoclassic Clock

Located in Dallas, TX

A French black marble neoclassic clock. Square columns at back with round white columns on

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Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble

Jaeger Lecoultre, Atmos Vendome with Marbled Columns, Manufacted in 1969
Jaeger Lecoultre, Atmos Vendome with Marbled Columns, Manufacted in 1969

Jaeger Lecoultre, Atmos Vendome with Marbled Columns, Manufacted in 1969

Located in Greven, DE

Jaeger LeCoultre, Atmos Vendome with marbled columns Ref. 5812 Switzerland Brass gold plated

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Antique Grandfather Clock from the Late 18th Century
Antique Grandfather Clock from the Late 18th Century

Antique Grandfather Clock from the Late 18th Century

Located in Opole, PL

Antique Grandfather Clock from the Late 18th Century A perpendicular oak clock column with glass

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Antique Late 18th Century European Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Lead

Gustavian Swedish Columnar Tall Case Clock, 18th Century
Gustavian Swedish Columnar Tall Case Clock, 18th Century

Gustavian Swedish Columnar Tall Case Clock, 18th Century

Located in Doylestown, PA

beautiful and rare form grandfather clock, a variation on the Mora clock. Its column body is comprised of

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Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase C...

Materials

Wood

Modernist French Glass and Chrome Art Deco Clock
Modernist French Glass and Chrome Art Deco Clock

Modernist French Glass and Chrome Art Deco Clock

By Japy

Located in Devon, England

twist columns. This clock really is very glamorous. Fabulous Art Deco styled numerals and dial

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

English Art Nouveau "Tudric" Clock by Archibald Knox
English Art Nouveau "Tudric" Clock by Archibald Knox

English Art Nouveau "Tudric" Clock by Archibald Knox

By Archibald Knox

Located in New York, NY

. It is decorated with 12 abalone disks in two vertical columns. The clock hands are also decorated

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Antique Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Fire-Gilt Mantel Clock, France / Paris, circa 1830
Fire-Gilt Mantel Clock, France / Paris, circa 1830

Fire-Gilt Mantel Clock, France / Paris, circa 1830

Located in Greding, DE

detailed figural scene on four columns. The clock case is designed like a draped curtain. A young woman in

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Antique 1830s French Charles X Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Late 19th Century Grand Sonnerie Carriage Clock, Enamel Panels, by Drocourt
Late 19th Century Grand Sonnerie Carriage Clock, Enamel Panels, by Drocourt

Late 19th Century Grand Sonnerie Carriage Clock, Enamel Panels, by Drocourt

Located in Brighton, Sussex

front and sides, twisted ormolu handle to the top and columns on each corner. The clock having a white

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Antique Late 19th Century French Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

Table Clock E. Mignot Gilded Bronze, Paris, France, Third Quarter of the 1800
Table Clock E. Mignot Gilded Bronze, Paris, France, Third Quarter of the 1800

Table Clock E. Mignot Gilded Bronze, Paris, France, Third Quarter of the 1800

Located in Milano, IT

The table clock in gilded bronze has an oval base with fluting, on which leans an antique column

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

Materials

Bronze

A Memento Mori on column with clock, France 1850.
A Memento Mori on column with clock, France 1850.

A Memento Mori on column with clock, France 1850.

Located in Milan, IT

A Memento Mori from Wunderkammer on column with clock. The column is carved in veined alabaster

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Louis XVI Style Carrara Marble Fireplace
Louis XVI Style Carrara Marble Fireplace

Louis XVI Style Carrara Marble Fireplace

Located in London, GB

paterae corner-clocks above quarter-column stop-fluted jambs. Measures: Opening width 111cm wide x 83cm

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Antique 19th Century European Louis XVI Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Carrara Marble

Swedish 1850s Tall Case Column Clock with Original Paint and Carved Crest
Swedish 1850s Tall Case Column Clock with Original Paint and Carved Crest

Swedish 1850s Tall Case Column Clock with Original Paint and Carved Crest

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish painted tall case column clock from the mid 19th century, with carved crest, original

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Glass, Wood

Planchon, Paris Japy Feres Bronze and Marble Clock Set
Planchon, Paris Japy Feres Bronze and Marble Clock Set

Planchon, Paris Japy Feres Bronze and Marble Clock Set

Located in Dallas, TX

column. Clock. Measures: Clock: 15 7/8” H x 8 3/4” W x 3 7/8” D. Candlesticks: 9 3/4” H x 3 1/2” W x 3 1

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Antique Early 19th Century Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Vienna Biedermeier Mantel Table Clock Alabaster Columns Cherub Blacksmith
Vienna Biedermeier Mantel Table Clock Alabaster Columns Cherub Blacksmith

Vienna Biedermeier Mantel Table Clock Alabaster Columns Cherub Blacksmith

By Viennese Manufactory

Located in Vienna, AT

Viennese Gorgeous mantle (Mantel) / table chiming clock, having alabaster columns. Explanation

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Antique 1830s Austrian Biedermeier Mantel Clocks

Materials

Alabaster, Brass, Enamel, Ormolu

Antique Seth Thomas Flame Mahogany & Rosewood Open Escapement Mantel Clock c1840
Antique Seth Thomas Flame Mahogany & Rosewood Open Escapement Mantel Clock c1840

Antique Seth Thomas Flame Mahogany & Rosewood Open Escapement Mantel Clock c1840

By Seth Thomas Clock Company

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Seth Thomas Flame Mahogany and Rosewood Open Escapement Mantel Clock with Flanking Columns

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Mantel Clocks

Materials

Mahogany, Rosewood

1930s Art Deco Glass and Brass Clock by Heinrich Moller
1930s Art Deco Glass and Brass Clock by Heinrich Moller

1930s Art Deco Glass and Brass Clock by Heinrich Moller

By Kienzle Clocks

Located in Devon, England

black-painted rim. This is raised on the brass base with two column supports. The clock hands are

Category

Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Neo Renaissance Grandfather Clock, circa 1870 with 2 Columns
Neo Renaissance Grandfather Clock, circa 1870 with 2 Columns

Neo Renaissance Grandfather Clock, circa 1870 with 2 Columns

Located in Berlin, DE

Fully carved grandfather clock, circa 1870. In the front a glass door framed by 2 twisted columns

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Antique 19th Century German Renaissance Grandfather Clocks and Longcase ...

Materials

Oak

19th Century British Brass Carriage Clock with Roman Columns
19th Century British Brass Carriage Clock with Roman Columns

19th Century British Brass Carriage Clock with Roman Columns

Located in Dallas, TX

Gorgeous 19th century…..British……solid brass carriage or mantel clock from circa 1890. In the

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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Carriage Clocks and Tra...

Materials

Brass

Rococo revival ornate carved gilt wall clock
Rococo revival ornate carved gilt wall clock

Rococo revival ornate carved gilt wall clock

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

clock face, carved columns and a half starburst set in front of a mirrored back, with further finials

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Rococo Revival Wall Clocks

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

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

French 19th Century Bronze & Marble Mantel Clock Set

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

, supported by marble columns with Empire-style brass mounts. Protective glass encloses the clock dial, using

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Marble and Bronze Garniture Clock
19th Century French Marble and Bronze Garniture Clock

19th Century French Marble and Bronze Garniture Clock

Located in Nashville, TN

French marble and bronze gilt three piece garniture clock. Clock features marble columns supporting

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble

Antique Edwardian quality carved walnut Vienna wall clock
Antique Edwardian quality carved walnut Vienna wall clock

Antique Edwardian quality carved walnut Vienna wall clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Antique Edwardian quality carved walnut Vienna wall clock having turned columns, original finale's

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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

Empire Period Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by the Lepaute Family
Empire Period Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by the Lepaute Family

Empire Period Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by the Lepaute Family

By Lepaute

Located in London, GB

bases are laurel leaf patterned. Between the columns, there is a drum clock case which features an

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

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Find many varieties of an authentic column clock available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and stone, every column clock was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect column clock — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each column clock bearing Victorian, Empire or Neoclassical hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made column clock over the years, but those crafted by Viennese Manufactory are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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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.

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