Antique Monkey Barber Animated Brass-Cased Novelty Clock
Located in Forney, TX
A most amusing late 19th / early 20th century animated novelty clock, depicting monkey barber
Brass
Victorian Brass Novelty Clock by Elkington & Co
By Elkington & Co.
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Victorian brass novelty clock by Elkington & Co., in the form of a double steering-wheel, one
Brass
George Betjemann Novelty Drum Clock
By George Betjemann & Sons
Located in Newark, England
Novelty Drum Clock, dated 1873. The clock is modelled in the form of a timpani drum raised on a tripod
Silver Plate, Brass
Victorian Novelty Gilded brass Mantel Clock
By The Perivale British Clock Company
Located in Dereham, GB
Victorian Novelty Gilded brass Mantel Clock Circular Dial Clock, Bevelled Glass, 6cm Diameter
Brass
$24,561
H 11.5 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Late 19th Century French Novelty ‘Quarterdeck’ Mantel Clock by Guilmet, Paris
By Andre Romain Guilmet
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A late 19th century French gilt-brass and steel novelty ‘quarterdeck’ mantel clock by Guilmet
Brass
A Rare 19th Century German Cast Iron Animated Dog Novelty Timepiece
Located in Tarzana, CA
A Rare 19th Century German Cast Iron Animated Dog Novelty Timepiece Circa 1880 Origin
$64,727
H 19.69 in W 14.18 in D 7.88 in
Large Gilt-Brass Automaton Clock with Barometer, Paris, Circa 1880
By Andre Romain Guilmet
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
Guilmet and his industrial clocks see: Robers, Derek, Mystery, Novelty & Fantasy Clocks, Schiffer
Brass, Enamel
$8,813
H 8.67 in W 6.7 in D 4.73 in
Antique Desk Clock by André Romain Guilmet, Knight Helmet, Circa 1860
By Andre Romain Guilmet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Fantastic desk clock made by the great novelty clockmaker and inventor Andre Romain Guilmet. This
Griotte Marble, Bronze
$20,341
H 14.57 in W 3.15 in D 4.34 in
A Rare Thomas Weeks Twin Fusee Striking Balloon Clock of Exceptional Provenance
By Thomas Weeks
Located in Amersham, GB
(Mystery, Novelty and Fantasy Clocks, Atglen, 1999, p.169) notes that when James Cox disposed of his museum
Brass, Enamel, Steel
$11,462
H 15.75 in Dm 11.03 in
Antique Louis XVI Marble Gold Ormolu Gilt Bronze Cercle Tournant Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
Antique Louis XVI Marble Gold Ormolu Gilt Bronze Cercle Tournant Mantel Clock French, Late 18th
Marble, Enamel, Ormolu
$4,820
H 3.94 in W 3.94 in D 1.19 in
Novelty 'life buoy' antique sterling silver pocket watch & stand made in 1910
By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1910 by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co., this charming, novelty, Antique
Sterling Silver
$5,596
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
, Mystery, Novelty & Fantasy Clocks, Derek Roberts 1999.
Brass, Steel
Automaton Beam Engine Clock by Andre Guilmet
By Andre Romain Guilmet
Located in Amersham, GB
A novelty mantel clock in the form of an industrial beam engine by Andre Romain Guilmet, dating
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Antique Novelty Billiard Clock
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Novelty Billiard mantel clock. A rare and very unusual novelty mantel clock, the base being a
Metal
$1,600 / set
H 20 in Dm 11.5 in
Ansonia Pair of Silver 5-Light Candelabra from Aesthetic Movement 19th Century
By Ansonia Clock Company
Located in New York, NY
. However, the novelty clock became subject to fierce competition. As Ansonia's strongest selling line
Silver, Silver Plate
$22,326
H 13.78 in W 9.06 in D 4.73 in
Blaise Bontems Musical Automaton Singing birds and Clock under glass dome
Located in Leuven , BE
commanded prices of £12, or £18 for rarer specimens featuring a clock (refer to D. Roberts, Mystery, Novelty
Metal
Bradley & Hubbard John Bull Blinking Eye Novelty Clock
Located in Worcester, Worcestershire
Eye Novelty Clock.
Iron
19th Century French Steam Clock
Located in Bransby, GB
French 19th century novelty clock and barometer in the form of a Watt types steam governor
Brass
Animated Rabbit Clock, circa 1860, Signed
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Very rare unusual and collectable rabbit animated novelty clock, circa 1860, probably Vienna. The
Iron
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
Unavailable
H 11.5 in W 5.25 in D 3.75 in
20th Century German Ferris Wheel Novelty Automaton Brass Carriage Clock
Located in London, Nottinghill
An early 20th century carriage clock with ferris wheel automaton. Having a white Roman dial with
Brass
Unavailable
H 18.51 in Dm 6.7 in
An Extremely Rare 'Pendule Industrial' in the Shape of a Wind Mill with Automaton, Barometer and 2 Thermometers circa 1880
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
catalogue p. 275 and in: Derek Roberts, 'Mystery, novelty and fantasy clocks', Atglen, Pennsylvania, United
Bronze
Extremely rare French 'pendule industrial'
Located in HAARLEM, NL
exhibition catalogue p. 275 and in: Derek Roberts, 'Mystery, novelty and fantasy clocks', Atglen
Marble, Brass
Clock with Singing Bird Automaton by Bontems
By Bontems
Located in Zonhoven, BE
" p328 or Roberts "Mystery, Novelty and Fantasy Clocks" p215
Metal, Gold Plate, Enamel, Other
Brass Ship’s Novelty Clock Presented to Captain Tynte F Hammill RN
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A brass ship’s novelty clock presented to Captain Tynte F Hammill RN., in the form of a ship’s
Brass
Automaton Wizard Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
Novelty Clocks by Derek Roberts, circa 1860 Measures: Clock 26 1/2" high x 13 1/2" wide x 8 5/8
Silver
Rare Eugéne Farcot Maiden on a Swing Boudoir Antique French Clock
By EUGÈNE FARCOT OF PARIS Also known as HENRY EUGÈNE ADRIEN FARCOT (1830-1896)
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
runs for 7 days on one wind. Please note that these are novelty clocks and therefore don't keep
Alabaster, Metal
English Novelty Padlock Clock
Located in Newark, England
English novelty desk clock timepiece in the form of a padlock. The clock set within the body of the
Metal, Silver, Brass
Sold
H 24.75 in W 6.5 in D 3.5 in
Antique Hickory Dickory Dock Mouse Novelty Wall Clock, the Mouse Reads Time
Located in Atlanta, GA
Hickory Dickory Dock Mouse Novelty Wall Clock - The Mouse Reads Time While the clock is running
Brass
Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Bronze Novelty Desk Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual Antique Victorian quality bronze novelty desk clock having a quality bronze model of a
Bronze
The Congreve Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
Case: 17 5/8" wide x 17 1/2" deep x 24 5/8" high Reference: Mystery, Novelty & Fantasy Clocks
Congreve Clock
By French Royal Exchange London
Located in New Orleans, LA
Case: 17 5/8" wide x 17 1/2" deep x 24 5/8" high Reference: Mystery, Novelty & Fantasy Clocks,1999
Silver, Brass
French Industrial Battleship Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
clock is pictured on page 256 of Mystery, Novelty, Fantasy Clocks by D. Roberts, circa 1895
Bronze
Mystery Clock by Robert Houdin
By Robert Houdin
Located in New Orleans, LA
horological texts, including Mystery, Novelty and Fantasy Clocks by Derek Roberts, page 222, and Tardy's
Bronze
French Spherical Weight Mantel Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
) clock a functional work of art. This clock is pictured on page 74 of mystery, novelty and fantasy
Brass
French Annular Clock by Leroy & Cie
By LeRoy
Located in New Orleans, LA
Dans le Monde, 1994, Tardy On Identifying and Appraising Clocks, 1991, Martha Tips Mystery, Novelty and
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Bradley & Hubbard ‘John Bull’ Blinking Eye Clock – Pat. 1857
Located in Worcester, GB
iron novelty mantel clock by Bradley & Hubbard of Meriden, Connecticut. The figure of John Bull is
Iron
19th Century French Black Marble and Bronze Mystery Clock
By Samuel Marti
Located in New Orleans, LA
illustrated by Derek Roberts in Mystery, Novelty and Fantasy Clocks (Atglen 1999), page 251 fig. 21-9
Marble, Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
French Automaton Industrial Locomotive Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
exceptional, working condition. A similar clock is pictured on page 269 of Mystery, Novelty, Fantasy Clocks
Bronze
French Automaton Battleship Industrial Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
Mystery, Novelty, Fantasy Clocks by D. Roberts. Marked "Breveté S.G.D.G" circa 1895 Measures: 7 1
Bronze
‘Mortar’ Timepiece by Thomas Cole
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A novelty desk clock in the form of a gilt brass mortar which can be raised and lowered in its
Brass
Novelty Nautical Clock and Barometer Set by Westbury Clock Co., USA
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Nautical desk clock and barometer set by Westbury Clock Co., USA in the form of double ship's helm
Bronze
Sold
H 22.5 in W 7.25 in D 4 in
Novelty Antique English Letters / Postal / Mail Box, Longcase Clock Form, c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
A rare, if not unique, antique English Letter box in the form of a longcase clock. Made from
Wood
Sold
H 4 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in
Silver Clock Inkwell with Pen by Goldsmith & Silversmith Co, London, 1905
By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in London, GB
A fine quality novelty silver clock inkwell with pen and rest on front leading edge. The
Silver
Sold
H 9.06 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in
Early 20th Century Owl Clock – Black Forest – Carved Wood – Rolling Eyes
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Charming early 20th century novelty clock in the shape of an owl, likely originating from the Black
Walnut
Cherub on a Swing Antique French Clock by Eugene Farcot
By EUGÈNE FARCOT OF PARIS Also known as HENRY EUGÈNE ADRIEN FARCOT (1830-1896)
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
to ensure proper running. It runs for 4 days on one wind. Please note that these are novelty clocks
Alabaster, Ormolu
Novelty Desk Cycling Clock with Barometer
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Antique cycling clock, Barometer. A rare and very unusual late 19th century novelty bicycle clock
Brass
A Rare 19th Century Half Moon Novelty Clock
Located in London, GB
A rare late 19th century novelty brass wall clock, the mechanism hidden behind a stylised half-moon
19th Century French Marble and Bronze Antique Bicycle Novelty Clock
By Henry Marc
Located in London, Nottinghill
A French marble and bronze antique clock with man and bicycle also in bronze. Signed 'Henry Marc a
Marble, Bronze
Novelty Letter Box
Located in London, GB
Victorian Novelty Stately Home Letter Box in the form of a Grandfather Clock c.1870
Rare Novelty Nautical Revolving Ships Wheel Desk Clock or Barometer
Located in Darwen, GB
A rare novelty nautical revolving ships wheel desk clock or barometer. Each side is modelled as a
c.1895 Automated Steam Engine Industrial Clock
By Andre Romain Guilmet
Located in Greenlawn, NY
, Novelty and Fantasy Clocks’, Roberts, Chapter 22. Unless otherwise noted all our clocks are properly
Bronze
Sold
H 18 in W 10 in D 8 in
Early 19th Century French Skeleton Antique Clock Simulating Perpetual Motion
Located in London, Nottinghill
depicted in Derek Roberts' 'Mystery, Novelty & Fantasy Clocks' Book. This very rare piece has a mainspring
Marble, Bronze
A Fine Robert-Houdin 19th Century Gilt Bronze Striking Mystery Clock
Located in London, Nottinghill
photographed in Derek Robert's Mystery, Novelty & Fantasy Clocks on page 225. Throughout the 1840s and 50s
Metal
Novelty Cat and Dog Carved Black Forest Writing Stand, 1900
Located in GB
, circa 1900. This area was renowned for the manufacturing of cuckoo clocks. This delightful novelty
Wood
$229,142Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
$34,077
H 6.3 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in
Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...
Bone
$75,500 / set
H 87 in W 119 in D 18 in
Grand Mastercraft Designed Three Part Brass & Glass Vitrines or Curio Cabinets
By Mastercraft
Located in Dallas, TX
Architecturally-inspired this breathtaking three part brass Curved China cabinet set by Mastercraft, inviting drama into any space. Dedicated to creating hand-constructed furnishings...
Brass
Steinway & Sons, Baby Grand Model O Piano, Fully Refurbished, 1911
By Steinway & Sons
Located in Manhasset, NY
Steinway & Sons, Baby Grand Model L Piano, Refurbished Satin Ebony, 1911, 88 Keys, Serial Number 146562 This exceptional 1911 Steinway piano, Model 146561, has undergone a complete ...
Lacquer
A Mahogany Long Case ‘tide’ Clock England, c. 1900
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A very fine mahogany Grandfather clock in the Chippendale taste with extremely rare movement, depicting the rise and fall of the tide. This long case clock is in the Chippendale ta...
Mahogany
'Daffodil' Table Lamp by Tiffany Studios
By Tiffany Studios
Located in London, GB
‘Daffodil’ table lamp by Tiffany Studios American, c. 1910 Height 56cm, diameter 40cm Designed and hand-made by the artisans from the renowned Tiffany Studios (1902-1932), this ‘Daf...
Bronze, Lead
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry, part of our metal Kitchen Collection, is designed as a feature element for any space. The three doors on the upper cabinets are fabricated with a kn...
Brass
$385,000
H 38 in W 36 in D 21 in
Japanese Lacquer and Cinnabar "Samurai" Cabinet, Inaba Family, Edo Period
Located in Troy, NY
Exceptionally large and rare lacquer cabinet. According to the heraldry, visible on the headgear in one of the panels, it was made for the Inaba family, a high ranking Daimyo family,...
Bronze
Antique Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Persons
By Viners 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, comprehensive antique George V English sterling silver Sandringham pattern flatware service for twelve persons - boxed; an addition to our canteen...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Fabulous 24K Astro Porcelain Dial 8 Day Fusee Chain Skeleton Clock
Located in Danville, CA
24K Astronomical Porcelain Dial 8 Day Fusee Chain Skeleton Clock with Moon Dial Here is a very nice looking 24K plated large skeleton clock, housed inside a brass frame glass case....
Brass
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...
Gold
Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)
Metal
$290,000
H 136 in Dm 108 in
Exquisite Rotunda Structure Kiosk Copper & Carved Stone Bench Seating Columns
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Exquisite Rotunda Structure Kiosk Copper & Carved Stone Bench Seating Columns . Monumental Exquisite refined work King Charles X Period Rotunda rotundus building structure with a...
Stone, Copper
Empire Style Porcelain Dinner Set for 12 Persons by Richard Ginori
By Richard Ginori
Located in Vilnius, LT
The porcelain set for 12 persons is decorated with cobalt blue/gold decor handmade by Italian porcelain factory Richard Ginori. Marked: Richard Ginori, Manifattura Di Doccia Florence...
Porcelain
$199,765
H 57.68 in W 85.44 in
Flemish 17th, Orpheus and Animals, Large Decorative Wall Old Master Painting
Located in Greven, DE
Flemish school, 17th century Orpheus and the animals Oil on canvas, 146,5 x 217 cm Provenance: South German private collection. On an impressive, room-filling format, this painting ...
Canvas, Oil
$20,227
H 58.67 in W 35.83 in D 26.78 in
100-Record Retro American Seeburg Select-O-Matic V-200 Jukebox
Located in London, GB
100-Record Retro American Seeburg Select-O-Matic V-200 Jukebox, American, c. 1955 Dimensions: Height 149cm, width 91cm, depth 68cm This stylish vinyl jukebox is a classic Americ...
Brass, Chrome
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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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.