$13,023
H 6.3 in W 6.7 in D 2.76 in
French brass and red enamel compendium carriage clock and barometer
Located in London, GB
French brass and red enamel compendium carriage clock and barometer French, late 19th Century
Brass, Enamel
Luxor Midcentury Gilt Desk Clock and Weather Compendium
By Luxor
Located in London, GB
A beautifully designed midcentury gilt desk clock and weather compendium by Luxor. The compendium
Brass, Enamel
Vintage Swiss Gilded Rotating Desk Compendium, World Time Clock, 1960
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Vintage 20th Century gilded rotating desk compendium, incorporating a world time clock, thermometer
Gold Plate
Art Deco Alabaster Compendium Set
Located in Norwich, GB
Art Deco alabaster compendium set. Art Deco alabaster compendium standing on a raised
Alabaster
Oversized Desk Compendium
By Henri Marc, Paris 1
Located in Amersham, GB
A desk compendium of unusually large size. This eight day clock, barometer and thermometer housed
Belgian Black Marble, Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel, Steel, Nickel
Victorian Pocket Watch, Barometer and Thermometer Compendium Set
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Norwich, GB
Victorian Pocket Watch, barometer and thermometer compendium set. Housed in the original brown
Brass
$3,728
H 5.91 in W 4.73 in D 2.96 in
Industrial Series Desktop Compendium in The Manner of Andre Guilmet
By Andre Romain Guilmet
Located in Amersham, GB
A very stylish late nineteenth century desk clock with integrated compass, reminiscent of the
Brass, Bronze, Steel
$5,689
H 9.45 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in
A 19th Century Novelty Desk Compendium in the form of a Davy Lamp By Guilmet
By Andre Romain Guilmet
Located in Amersham, GB
A 19th century novelty desk compendium in the form of a davy lamp housing an eight day timepiece
Brass, Steel
Unavailable
H 24.41 in W 23.63 in D 11.82 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Industrial Novelty Compendium Clock
By Bennett of London
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Bennett, 65 & 64 Cheapside, London. The extremely substantial case measuring 62cms (24.5ins) high by 60cms (24ins) wide, surmounted by an Admiralty Pattern anchor with applied ivory...
Bronze, Ormolu
Small Gilded and Nickel Plated Desk Compendium, circa 1900
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
timepiece with a barometer
Nickel
Unavailable
H 10.63 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Rare and Attractive French Charles X Bronze and Ormolu Desk Compendium, circa 1815
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
3-cm engraved silvered dial with Roman numerals and engine turned centre, blued Breguet hands and ormolu bezel, day-going watch movement with balance, rectangular patinated bronze ca...
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
French Marble and Bronze Compendium Clock as Locomotive
Located in Montreal, QC
French rouge griotte and patinated bronze eight day striking compendium mantel clock with movement
Marble, Bronze, Brass
Art Deco Jaeger-LeCoultre Compendium
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco, Jaeger-LeCoultre travel compendium. Comprises 8 day movement clock, barometer and
Metal
An Exceptional Ormolu Desk Compendium
Located in Amersham, GB
, a lovely detail that elevates this compendium above the norm. Please be aware this clock will
Marble, Enamel, Ormolu
Angelus Sixsome Travelling Desk Compendium
By Angelus
Located in Amersham, GB
An extremely rare Angelus Sixsome eight day travelling alarm clock and desk compendium. Containing
Gold, Brass
Sold
H 7.75 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Mid Century Lighthouse Gilt and Silvered Brass Weather Compendium by Angelus
By Angelus
Located in London, GB
A midcentury eight day timepiece weather compendium by the renowned Swiss watch company, Angelus
Brass
Magnificent English Sterling Silver Travel Compendium, 1895
Located in Bath, GB
A truly stylish late Victorian travel / desk compendium made from solid silver fully hallmarked for
Sterling Silver
Sold
H 10.83 in W 6.5 in D 5.5 in
French Oversized Rouge Marble Carriage Clock Retailed in Buenos Aires
Located in Newark, England
Fantastic French oversized carriage clock compendium. The carriage clock carved out of red (rouge
Marble, Brass
Victorian Clock / Barometer Compendium
Located in Norwich, GB
Victorian clock and barometer compendium Clock and barometer compendium standing on a shaped
Brass
Imhof Midcentury Gilt Desk Clock and Weather Compendium
By Arthur Imhof
Located in London, GB
A midcentury gilt desk clock and weather compendium by Imhof. A stunning vintage timepiece that
Brass
Nautical themed Desk Compendium Industrial rotating Globe Clock
Located in London, GB
A combined timepiece, weather station and globe desk piece industrial clock. Constructed of onyx
Onyx, Bronze
Sold
H 7.29 in W 7.49 in D 7.49 in
Mahogany Cased Sewills Sealord Nelson Chronometer Compendium, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning and decorative mahogany cased 'Nelson' chronometer compendium by the renowned
Brass
Bugatti Desk Compendium.
Located in London, GB
A silver plated desk compendium in the form of a Bugatti radiator, with Bugatti badge, 8-day clock
Silver Plate, Metal
1950's Leather & Brass Desk Compendium
Located in New York, NY
This is a 1950's Desk Compendium. It has a clock, barometer & a themometer. Lancel Paris. Its
Brass
'Weatherstation' Desk Compendium by Hermès, Paris
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
A magnificent (and very rare in this large size), silver plated Art Deco desk compendium, or
Bronze
c.1900 French Sterling Silver Compendium
Located in Greenlawn, NY
The silver cube features a clock, compass, engraved Fahrenheit and Celsius temperature scales, a
Silver
Sold
H 4.5 in Dm 3.5 in
Rare Swiss Art Deco Rose Gilded Brass Angelus Meteo Desk Clock/Weather Station
By Angelus, Spaulding-Gorham
Located in Port Hope, ON
This rare Swiss Art Deco compendium five in one desk clock, Celsius or Fahrenheit thermometer
Brass
$1,006
H 4.73 in Dm 2.56 in
Mid-Century Swiss Gilt Brass & Lapis Lazuli Swiza 8 Day Alarm Clock, 1960s
By Swiza
Located in Roma, IT
Fabulous Mid-Century Swiza with 8-day movement and original 1960s alarm clock in a stunning combination of gilt brass and real lapis lazuli. This amazing piece was designed in Switze...
Lapis Lazuli, Metal, Gold Plate
$22,675
H 23.63 in W 13.98 in D 5.12 in
Rare and large ormolu mounted malachite mantel clock signed Manière
Located in London, GB
Rare and large ormolu mounted malachite mantel clock signed Manière French, 19th Century Height 60cm, width 35.5cm, depth 13cm With an enamel dial signed 'Maniére / A Paris', th...
Malachite, Enamel, Ormolu
$383,846
H 52.37 in W 35.83 in D 24.41 in
Gilt Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Louis XVI Style Casket on Stand
Located in London, GB
Gilt bronze and Sèvres style porcelain Louis XVI style casket on stand This magnificent Louis XVI style ormolu casket is supported by a mirror-topped table stand, which sits on fo...
Ormolu
Tiffany & Co. 18kt Yellow Gold and Enamel Small Desk Clock 1920's
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines for Tiffany & Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Small Desk Clock METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Solid Yellow Gold with Kiln Fired Enamel Inlay CIRCA / YEAR: 192...
Gold
Pair Of Vintage Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Vases
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of vintage Chinese cloisonne enamel vases. Circa mid to late 20th century. The baluster vases are raised on a base and feature a lush floral and foliate pattern on an elabora...
Enamel
$45,990Sale Price|30% Off
H 38 in W 52 in D 3 in
Emanuel Oberhauser “Mermaids and Nymphs” An Exceptional Oil on Canvas Painting
By Emanuel Oberhauser
Located in Queens, NY
Emanuel Oberhauser (Austrian 1854 - 1919) “Mermaids, Neptune and Sea Water Nymphs” An Exceptional Oil on Canvas Painting painted circa 1885. Masterfully painted, this artwork dep...
Oil
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
$651,300
H 20 in W 31 in D 18 in
Important, Rare French Ormolu Sevres Style Porcelain Jewelry Box on Bronze Table
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
A rare and important French ormolu/bronze and Sevres style turquoise porcelain jewelry box casket on matching French ormolu/bronze table with Sevres style porcelain plaques. Of pala...
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
$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 ...
Wood
$7,539
H 19.69 in W 20.87 in D 8.27 in
Napoleon III Period Gilt Bronze and Sèvres Style Porcelain Mantel Clock
By Miroy Frères
Located in London, GB
This sophisticated gilt bronze mantel clock is an elegant piece of mid-19th century design, beautifully cast and gilded and set with two delicate Sèvres style porcelain panels. The c...
Ormolu, Bronze
Late 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Mounted Chinese Porcelain Vase
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Great Quality Late 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Mounted Chinese Porcelain Vase Decorated with birds and floral arrangements, with three gilt bronze dolphins as feet, all stand...
Bronze, Ormolu
$262,400
H 29 in W 18 in D 18 in
Important Monumental Art Nouveau Ormolu-Mounted Ceramic "Exhibition" Vase
By Paul Louchet, Louis Chalon, Charles Pillivuyt & Cie
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
An Important and Monumental Art Nouveau Ormolu-Mounted Ceramic "Exhibition" Vase, C. 1895 Spectacularly mounted naturalist vase; the base dressed and balustered, the neck finished i...
Bronze, Ormolu
$75,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 81.13 in W 20 in D 12.5 in
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted Grandfather - Tall Case Clock
By Kahn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Very Fine French 19th Century Louis XVI style ormolu-mounted amaranth, tulipwood, sycamore and parquetry pedestal "Régulateur de Parquet" Clock, after the model attributed to Jean-...
Bronze, Ormolu
$390,000
H 85 in W 77 in D 25 in
Mid-19th Century White Marble Statue "Le Triomphe D'Ariadne" from France
Located in Dallas, TX
Neoclassical carved white marble sculpture, "Le Triomphe D'Ariadne," signed J.B. Clesinger, Rome (Jean-Baptiste Auguste Clesinger, French, 1814-1883), dated 1866, showing Ariadne sea...
Marble
$568,131 / 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 ...
Marble, Bronze
Jaeger-LeCoultre Alarm Clock
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Norwich, GB
Jaeger -LeCoultre Alarm clock Fine quality gold plated strut case with raised engine turned ‘swirl’ effect rectangle holding the oval dial with baton markers. Original lumino...
Onyx
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.
The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.
The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.
It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.