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Jefferson 500 Space Age Chrome Rocket Shape Desk Top Clock
By Jefferson Electric Co.
Located in Ferndale, MI
Fine working order. Jefferson 500 desk top clock. Minor paint loss to face. Tiny bit of pitting to
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Rosewood Shelf Clock by Ansonia Clock Company. Brass & Copper, 19th Century
By Ansonia Clock Company
Located in Southampton, NY
Rosewood shelf clock by Ansonia Clock Company. Brass & copper, 19th century. Original signed and
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Antique 19th Century American Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Glass, Rosewood, Paint

Joe DiMaggio's Presentation Desk Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
From the personal collection of the legendary Joe DiMaggio, this incredible vintage desk clock was
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20th Century Swiss Other Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Joe DiMaggio's Presentation Desk Clock
Joe DiMaggio's Presentation Desk Clock
H 4 in W 3.38 in D 3.38 in
Sunbeam Corporation Electric Desk Clock
Located in Ferndale, MI
1970s Sunbeam electric pendulum clock with second hand and alarm, catalog # 80-165. Faux wood on
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Acrylic, Plastic

Vintage Mantel Top Clock Set
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorative mantel top clock set. One of a kind, In great condition. Has all original parts
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Early 20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Acrylic

Vintage Mantel Top Clock Set
Vintage Mantel Top Clock Set
H 16 in W 13 in D 5 in
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
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Enamel

1960s Jaeger Lecoultre Rue De La Paix Lantern Table Desk Clock 8-Day Clock
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Hampstead, QC
Beautiful vintage Jaeger Le Coultre figural miniature street lamp clock for table top or desktop
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Vintage 1960s French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Metal

A Fine 18th Century Mahogany Bell Top Bracket Clock
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
An 18th century mahogany and ormolu mounted bell top bracket clock. The 8-day movement with finely
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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Seiko Quartz Brass Lucite Pyramid Skeleton Desk Bookcase Mantel Clock Japan 9"
By Seiko
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Japanese Seikosha Co Ltd brass pyramid skeleton clock featuring a lucite triangle dome top
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Late 20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Vintage Imhof for Saks Fifth Avenue Circular Brass Desk Clock Switzerland, 1960s
By Arthur Imhof, Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stately, two-handed, Swiss 15 jewel, 8 day winding desk clock manufactured by Imhof for Saks Fifth
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Cartier Paris London 1905 Belle Epoque Enamel Desk Clock 18kt Gold & Platinum
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Belle epoque desk clock designed by Cartier. An impressive and magnificent "mignonette" desk
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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Platinum, Silver, Enamel, Gold

George III Mahogany Bell Top Bracket Clock by Paul Rimbault, London
By Paul Rimbault
Located in Norwich, GB
George III bracket clock by Paul Rimbault, London Finely figured mahogany bell top case with
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Antique 1770s English Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Art Deco Desk Clock w/ Geometric Forms, Bronze and Brass, Tiffany & Co.
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Boldly designed and rare -- perhaps unique -- this extremely fine desk clock by Tiffany & Company
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Van Cleef & Arpels Paris 1932 Art Deco Mechanical Desk Clock Box Sterling Silver
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Miami, FL
& Arpels back in the 1930's. This amazing geometric piece is a mechanical desk box, and a clock. It was
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Sterling Silver, Steel

Cartier Paris 1920 Art Deco Chinoiserie 18kt Desk Clock in Nephrite Jade Enamel
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
A desk clock designed by Cartier. An impressive and beautiful desk clock, created in Paris
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Jade, Gold, Silver, Enamel

Gilt Bronze and Ebony Table Top /Mantel Clock French 19 Th Century
Located in Houston, TX
This clock is very dramatic in appearance with bright gold gilt ornamentation With designs in
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Antique 19th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Limited Edition Mid-Century Calendar Clock by Devon Clocks
Located in Amersham, GB
This unusual astrological calendar clock was designed by John Mercer Of Exeter, for the Devon Clock
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Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Vintage Canetti Camera Clock
By Canetti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A postmodern clock by Canetti in the shape of a camera. The clock's face is set into the camera's
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Glass, Wood

Vintage Canetti Camera Clock
Vintage Canetti Camera Clock
H 7 in W 3 in D 9 in
Sessions Clock Co. American Victorian Bronze Column Wooden Case Mantel Clock
Located in New York, NY
American Victorian mantel clock with an ebonized wood case and white enamel & brass clock face
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Metal

Portico Clock, Directoire Period
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Portico clock in chiseled and gilt bronze composed of a rectangular base in white marble
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Antique 1790s European Directoire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Portico Clock, Directoire Period
Portico Clock, Directoire Period
H 21.26 in W 11.42 in D 3.94 in
Twinbird Jumping Clock, 1980's
Located in FERROL, ES
Twinbird Jumping Clock, 1980's Pendulum system that works from bottom to top. The pendulum system
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Post-Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Plastic

Twinbird Jumping Clock, 1980's
Twinbird Jumping Clock, 1980's
H 9.45 in W 3.94 in D 4.34 in
Rare Vienna Porcelain Boudoir Clock
By Royal Vienna Porcelain
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A beautiful Royal Vienna type porcelain boudoir clock featuring a classical maiden seated on a rock
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Vienna Porcelain Boudoir Clock
Rare Vienna Porcelain Boudoir Clock
H 8.75 in W 6.5 in D 3 in
Gothic Revival Gilt Mantel Clock
Located in New York, NY
English Gothic Revival style (19th Cent) gilt mantle clock with silver plate decoration and
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Antique 19th Century English Gothic Revival Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

Gothic Revival Gilt Mantel Clock
Gothic Revival Gilt Mantel Clock
H 17.75 in W 12 in D 5.5 in
Edwardian Mahogany Bracket Clock, Dent, London
By Dent
Located in Norwich, GB
Edwardian Double Fusee Bracket Clock, Dent, London Edwardian bracket clock housed in a mahogany
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Antique Early 1900s English Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Egg-shaped clock with enamel decorations.
Located in Vicenza, IT
Egg-shaped center clock in guilloche enamel, white onyx base. Period: first quarter of the 20th
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Early 20th Century European Belle Époque Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Enamel

Egg-shaped clock with enamel decorations.
Egg-shaped clock with enamel decorations.
H 4.93 in W 2.17 in D 2.17 in
Mahogany Carriage Clock by James McCabe
By James McCabe
Located in New Orleans, LA
This solid mahogany traveling clock with balance wheel escapement was crafted by celebrated London
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Antique 19th Century English Other Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Mahogany Carriage Clock by James McCabe
Mahogany Carriage Clock by James McCabe
H 9.25 in W 6 in D 5.38 in
Antique George III mahogany bracket clock
Located in London, GB
A late 18th Century mahogany Bracket Clock by “Ja's Clark Bristol” with silver dial and gilt brass
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Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

17th Century Obelisk-Shaped Table Clock
Located in London, GB
glass box which is topped by a glass pyramid that holds the dial elements of the clock within its
Category

Antique 1660s Italian Baroque Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

17th Century Obelisk-Shaped Table Clock
17th Century Obelisk-Shaped Table Clock
H 11.03 in W 3.55 in D 2.76 in
Clock in Gilt Bronze, Empire Period
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Clock in chiselled and gilt bronze composed by a rectangular base on which stand the dial-plate and
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Antique 19th Century European Empire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Clock in Gilt Bronze, Empire Period
Clock in Gilt Bronze, Empire Period
H 18.9 in W 13.39 in D 4.73 in
Late Georgian Mahogany Musical Table Clock
Located in London, GB
A Late Georgian Musical Table Clock By Thomas Roskell The well patinated carved mahogany case
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Burmantofts Faience Mantle Clock with Winged Horse
By Burmantofts Pottery
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very rare Burmantofts Faience Arts & Crafts mantel clock of flaring rectangular column shape
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Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Faience

Burmantofts Faience Mantle Clock with Winged Horse
Burmantofts Faience Mantle Clock with Winged Horse
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H 10.63 in W 6.3 in D 5.12 in
Quality antique Victorian block marble clock garniture
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality antique Victorian block marble clock garniture having a quality large marble clock with a
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Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble

Quality antique Victorian block marble clock garniture
Quality antique Victorian block marble clock garniture
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H 14.57 in W 11.03 in D 4.73 in
Antique Victorian quality mahogany inlaid bracket clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Victorian quality mahogany inlaid bracket clock, having a quality inlaid mahogany case with
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian quality mahogany inlaid bracket clock
Antique Victorian quality mahogany inlaid bracket clock
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H 13.39 in W 9.06 in D 3.55 in
Vintage 1982 Sterling Silver Miniature Boudoir Clock
By Matthew Norman SA
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
clock; an addition to our silver timepiece collection. This exceptional vintage Elizabeth II sterling
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Vintage 1980s English Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver

French Faience "Grandfather Clock", circa 1875
Located in New York, NY
within a rococo cartouche. The arcuated top with a landscape.
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Antique 1870s French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Faience

Empire Table Clock Napoleon III, 19th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
EMPIRE TABLE CLOCK Napoleon III 19th Century In gilt bronze, relief and pierced decoration with
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Empire Table Clock Napoleon III, 19th Century
Empire Table Clock Napoleon III, 19th Century
H 17.52 in W 11.03 in D 5.91 in
Large Bronze Clock Signed Clodion 19th Century
By Claude Michel Clodion
Located in Madrid, ES
LARGE BRONZE CLOCK SIGNED CLODION 90X60X36 CM IN PAVONE AND GOLDEN BRONZE.TOP QUALITY.OVER 40
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Antique 19th Century French Baroque Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Large Bronze Clock Signed Clodion 19th Century
Large Bronze Clock Signed Clodion 19th Century
H 35.44 in W 23.63 in D 14.18 in
Jaeger LeCoultre, Atmos Clock, Vendome from 1962
Located in Greven, DE
in the photos. There are imperfections and cleaning wear on the top plate of the clock. In most of
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Brass

Viennese Enamel and Silver Clock, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
the top of the clock is decorated with a child, and a seated, winged Cupid sits on top of the piece
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Antique 1850s Austrian Gothic Revival Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Antique Silver and Enamel Viennese Table Clock
Located in London, GB
top of the flowers is the ovular clock dial, decorated to the reverse with a classical scene of a man
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Table Clocks and Desk Cl...

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Empire Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Figural Clock
Located in Kittery Point, ME
In the form of a putto with a wheel barrow carrying a keg mounted with a clock face topped by a
Category

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

Materials

Bronze

c.1925 French Mahogany Mystery Turtle Clock
Located in Greenlawn, NY
20th century French japanned mystery turtle clock with a pewter tray. Case: The Japanned case has
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Early 20th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Wood

Set Vase Clock 19th Century Style Empire
Located in Warsaw, PL
This Etruscan vase-shaped mantel clock cast from bronze with gilded elements and brown patina
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Set Vase Clock 19th Century Style Empire
Set Vase Clock 19th Century Style Empire
H 18.12 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
Victorian Ebonised Ting-Tang Chiming Bracket Clock
By Winterhalder and Hofmeier
Located in Norwich, GB
Victorian Ebonised ting-tang chiming bracket clock Impressive ebonised break arch case with
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Antique 1890s German Victorian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Fruitwood

Japy Freres Rococo Bronze Table Clock, Music
By Japy Frères
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A superb original antique French Rococo clock by the famous maker Japy Freres, circa 1890
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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Japy Freres Rococo Bronze Table Clock, Music
Japy Freres Rococo Bronze Table Clock, Music
H 13.25 in W 8.75 in D 5.75 in
Regency Ebonised Bracket Clock by John Hemingway, Manchester
Located in Norwich, GB
Regency Bracket Clock by John Hemingway, Manchester Ebonised arch top bracket clock standing on a
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Antique 1820s English Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Fruitwood

Georgian Small Ebonised Bracket Clock, Haley & Milner, London
Located in Norwich, GB
Georgian Small Ebonised Bracket Clock, Haley & Milner, London Georgian small bracket clock housed
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Antique Early 1800s English Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Fruitwood

Litchfield Cathedral Skeleton Clock by Evans of Handsworth
By William F. Evans of Handsworth
Located in New Orleans, LA
This remarkable English Litchfield Cathedral skeleton clock, crafted by Evans of Handsworth
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Antique 19th Century English Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Silver, Steel

1980s Red & Black Metal Clock by Time Square
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A postmodern desk or table clock by Time Square. This "fashionable timepiece" (the manufacturer's
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

Antique French Leroy Gilt Bronze Miniature Carriage Clock
Located in New York, NY
case with a handle on top made of gilt bronze. Clear glass sides display the clock mechanism. White
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Antique 19th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Mantel Clock "Astronomy", France circa 1830
Located in Greven, DE
protractors can also be found at the top as the crown of the clock. The neat workmanship of the bronze can be
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Antique 19th Century French Charles X Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Postmodern Mantle Clock by Michael Graves for Alessi
By Michael Graves (b.1934), Alessi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
condition and keeps great time. Top is removed to change the battery or to access the movement. Signed on
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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Glass, Plastic, Birdseye Maple

Marble Table Clock with Bird Sculpture, Germany, 1950
Located in Chorzów, PL
top. Clock mechanism checked by clockmaster, fully efficient.  
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Mid-20th Century German Empire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble

Three-Piece Clock Garniture by Raingo Frères, Paris
By Raingo Frères
Located in London, by appointment only
A magnificent three-piece ormolu clock garniture of the finest quality. Spotless mercury gilding
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Antique 1820s French Louis Philippe Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Austrian Jewel Encrusted Silver Gilt Clock
Located in London, GB
This jewel-encrusted, silver-gilt antique table clock is an exquisite piece of Viennese
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Rococo Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Silver

Important German Neoclassical Table Clock by David Roentgen
By David Roentgen
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
An important and rare table clock from the workshop of David Roentgen. The case with an oval
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Antique Late 18th Century German Neoclassical Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

George III Bracket Clock by Christopher Bullock, London
Located in Norwich, GB
George III bracket clock by Christopher Bullock, London Finely figured mahogany bell top case with
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Antique 1760s English Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Spencer Hotchkiss & Company Salem Bridge Shelf Clock
Located in Hopewell, NJ
19th century beautiful Salem Bridge shelf clock having 8 day time and bell strike on the hour with
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Antique 19th Century American American Classical Table Clocks and Desk C...

Materials

Metal

19th Century Table Clock in Finely Chiseled Gilt Bronze
Located in PALERMO, IT
Elegant table clock in finely chiseled and gilded bronze. Parisian figure at the top of the clock.
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Table Clock in Finely Chiseled Gilt Bronze
19th Century Table Clock in Finely Chiseled Gilt Bronze
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H 16.15 in W 11.82 in D 3.94 in
Outstanding Quality Antique Regency Bronze and Marble Clock Set
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique regency bronze and marble clock set having an outstanding quality
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Antique 1830s French Regency Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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Desk Top Clock For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic desk top clock available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and glass, every desk top clock was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer desk top clock, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each desk top clock bearing Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco or Louis XVI hallmarks is very popular. Howard Miller, Jefferson Electric Co. and Kermit Bishop each produced at least one beautiful desk top clock that is worth considering.

How Much is a Desk Top Clock?

The average selling price for a desk top clock at 1stDibs is $1,775, while they’re typically $450 on the low end and $3,828 for the highest priced.

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 Desk Top Clock
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A roll top desk is a piece of furniture that has a wooden cover that can be pulled down when the desk is not in use. Shop a collection of roll top furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The leather top on a desk is usually just called a leather top. However, some people refer to it as a leather insert or leather writing surface. The thin pieces of leather that go into making leather-top desks are known as skivers. Shop a variety of desks from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sometimes, roll-top desks are called tambours, sliding roll desks or roll-up desks. However, roll-top is the most commonly used name. The style of desk became popular during the 19th century. You can find a range of roll-top desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Yes, you can paint a leather desk top. You can transform an old leather desk top and add visual appeal with easy-to-use leather paint. If you don’t feel confident in trying this by yourself, get in touch with a furniture restorer or related professional for help. Find a variety of leather desk tops on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A roll top desk kept small essentials and paperwork organized. The roll top design was ideal for business people to secure their desks at the end of the day without filing away their work. Browse a variety of roll top desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Roll-top desks are originally from the late 18th century in the Georgian era of England. By the middle of the Victorian era, they were found in most offices and produced on a large scale. Shop a range of antique roll-top desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To tell if a roll-top desk is an antique, look closely at the materials. Real antiques feature hardwoods like cherry, mahogany and black walnut. If you detect the use of engineered woods, the desk is a reproduction. Also, early pieces show off irregular dovetail joints. Joints that appear perfectly uniform indicate that a roll-top desk is a more recent mass-produced piece. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of expertly vetted antique roll-top desks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A roll top desk can be worth anywhere between $3,000 to $6,000, depending on the condition, materials used and time of manufacturing. Roll top desks are expensive, as they are very popular on the antique furniture market and are considered timeless collectibles. Shop a range of antique and vintage roll top desks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A variety of factors can determine the exact age of an antique roll top desk. Some things to look for is the type of wood and craftsmanship used to create the desk. Typically, older desks will be made from heavier wood. You can also check for a maker’s marks to determine the age. When in doubt, work with a certified appraiser to determine the authenticity of your roll top desk. You’ll find a variety of expertly vetted roll top desks on 1stDibs.

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