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Charles X Opaline clock with Dolphins
Charles X Opaline clock with Dolphins

Charles X Opaline clock with Dolphins

Located in Paris, FR

Rare white opaline clock with chiseled ormolu mount featuring two entwined dolphins.

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Antique 1820s French Charles X Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Opaline Glass

19th Century Swedish Gilded Wall Clock with Dolphins, Signed Ericsson Stockholm
19th Century Swedish Gilded Wall Clock with Dolphins, Signed Ericsson Stockholm

19th Century Swedish Gilded Wall Clock with Dolphins, Signed Ericsson Stockholm

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

Fine and decorative Swedish Cartel clock. Very elaborately carved wooden case flanked by two sculptural dolphins.

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Empire Wall Clocks

Materials

Giltwood

Rare Chelsea Carved Dolphin Nautical Maritime Ship Mantel Clock & Barometer 25"
Rare Chelsea Carved Dolphin Nautical Maritime Ship Mantel Clock & Barometer 25"

Rare Chelsea Carved Dolphin Nautical Maritime Ship Mantel Clock & Barometer 25"

Located in Dayton, OH

Rare mid century nautical maritime theme Chelsea Ship's Clock and Barometer set featuring a carved mahogany case with dolphins / delphins flanking brass cased gauges accented with sh...

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

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Mantel Clock 19th Century Styl Empire by Cérés À Paris
Mantel Clock 19th Century Styl Empire by Cérés À Paris

Mantel Clock 19th Century Styl Empire by Cérés À Paris

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H 18.9 in W 15.36 in D 4.73 in

Mantel Clock 19th Century Styl Empire by Cérés À Paris

Located in Warsaw, PL

B, however the goddess depicted in it is Amphitrite sailing on a conch escorted by a swan, duck and a dolphin. The clock is also crafted from gilded bronze mainly.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Gilt Bronze Rococo Clock Set, Dolphins
Antique French Gilt Bronze Rococo Clock Set, Dolphins

Antique French Gilt Bronze Rococo Clock Set, Dolphins

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A stunning and large original antique French ormolu (gilded bronze) clock set, circa 1880, featuring dolphins. It is of the most beautiful Rococo style, asymmetric waisted case decor...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Large Antique French Ormolu Rococo Clock Set, Dolphins
Large Antique French Ormolu Rococo Clock Set, Dolphins

Large Antique French Ormolu Rococo Clock Set, Dolphins

By A.D. Mougin

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A stunning and large original antique French ormolu clock set by A. D. Mougin. It is of the most beautiful Rococo style, featuring a dolphin in a niche, and decorated with 'C' scroll...

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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Ormolu Rococo Cartel Wall Clock, Dolphin
Antique French Ormolu Rococo Cartel Wall Clock, Dolphin

Antique French Ormolu Rococo Cartel Wall Clock, Dolphin

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A beautiful original antique French cartel wall clock, circa 1880. It is finely made in ormolu (finely gilded bronze doré) in the Rococo style and features a dolphin to the top, ridi...

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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Wall Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Ormolu Rococo Cartel Wall Clock - Dolphin
Antique French Ormolu Rococo Cartel Wall Clock - Dolphin

Antique French Ormolu Rococo Cartel Wall Clock - Dolphin

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A beautiful original antique French cartel wall clock, circa 1880. It is finely made in ormolu (finely gilded bronze doré), in the Rococo style, and features a dolphin to the top, ri...

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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Wall Clocks

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Restauration Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock with Dolphins
19th Century Restauration Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock with Dolphins

19th Century Restauration Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock with Dolphins

By Grandvoinnet

Located in Paris, FR

Gilt and chiseled bronze mantel clock decorated with dolphins. They support the silvered dial which is embellished with Zodiac Signs.

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Antique 19th Century French Restauration Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Large Antique French Ormolu-Mounted Clock, Neptune and Dolphin
Large Antique French Ormolu-Mounted Clock, Neptune and Dolphin

Large Antique French Ormolu-Mounted Clock, Neptune and Dolphin

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A stunning and large original antique French clock featuring Neptune with dolphin. It is beautifully made in the Rococo style, in a lovely warm deep red shell veneer mounted with orm...

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Antique 19th Century French Rococo More Clocks

Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock Dolphins by Achille Brocot
Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock Dolphins by Achille Brocot

Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock Dolphins by Achille Brocot

By Achille Brocot

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

It is of Baroque design with scrolling, trailing foliage, hairy paw feet and the clock flanked by charming figures of dolphins. The dial is porcelain enamel on copper with beautiful...

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Antique 19th Century French Baroque Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Louis Japy Antique French Gilt Bronze Rococo Clock, Dolphins
Louis Japy Antique French Gilt Bronze Rococo Clock, Dolphins

Louis Japy Antique French Gilt Bronze Rococo Clock, Dolphins

By Louis Japy

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A lovely antique French clock by Louis Japy and retailed by Maison Henri Riondet of Paris.

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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Table Clock with Dolphin, France, circa 1830
Table Clock with Dolphin, France, circa 1830

Table Clock with Dolphin, France, circa 1830

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H 6.7 in W 7.29 in D 2.37 in

Table Clock with Dolphin, France, circa 1830

Located in Greding, DE

Exceptional table clock in fire-gilt bronze featuring maritime motifs, including a stylized dolphin, trident, and other underwater elements.

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Antique 1830s French Victorian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Sèvres Porcelain Mantelpiece with Dolphins
Sèvres Porcelain Mantelpiece with Dolphins

Sèvres Porcelain Mantelpiece with Dolphins

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H 18.51 in W 13.78 in D 9.85 in

Sèvres Porcelain Mantelpiece with Dolphins

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

A Sèvres porcelain mantelpiece with dolphins, Napoleon III period, 19th century. Width: clock 35 cm and vases 15 cm Height: clock 47 cm and vases 37 cm.

Category

Antique 1870s European Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Porcelain

Large Vienna Empire Column Clock With Jacquart Automaton, Around 1820
Large Vienna Empire Column Clock With Jacquart Automaton, Around 1820

Large Vienna Empire Column Clock With Jacquart Automaton, Around 1820

By Viennese Manufactory

Located in Vienna, AT

Splendid Viennese clock, ebonized fruitwood, with four alabaster columns in front of mirrored glass, above, flanking the cylindrical clock case, carved dolphins with new gilding, gil...

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Antique 1820s Austrian Empire Sterling Silver

Materials

Brass

Antique French Ormolu Bracket  Clock - Dolphins
Antique French Ormolu Bracket  Clock - Dolphins

Antique French Ormolu Bracket Clock - Dolphins

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

To the top of four beautifully modelled dolphins surrounding a flaming urn. The rear door is also beautifully modelled allowing the clock to be displayed in the round.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Baroque Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Gilt Bronze Rococo Clock Dolphin
Antique French Gilt Bronze Rococo Clock Dolphin

Antique French Gilt Bronze Rococo Clock Dolphin

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H 15.75 in W 8.5 in D 5.75 in

Antique French Gilt Bronze Rococo Clock Dolphin

By Vincenti et Cie

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A stunning original antique French Rococo clock featuring a dolphin to the top of the case.

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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Large 19th Century French Mantel Clock
Large 19th Century French Mantel Clock

Large 19th Century French Mantel Clock

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H 25 in W 19 in D 9 in

Large 19th Century French Mantel Clock

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very impressive gilded ormolu mantel clock, depicting sea shells, horses, urchins and dolphins.

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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Nautical Inspired Tramp Art 'Dolphin' Clock
Nautical Inspired Tramp Art 'Dolphin' Clock

Nautical Inspired Tramp Art 'Dolphin' Clock

Located in Manalapan, NJ

Inspired tramp art 'Dolphin' shelf clock. A ship's clock and bell is mounted in this masterful folk art creation with a pair of carved dolphins, a large star and a ship's wheel.

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Antique 19th Century American Sculptures

Gustavian giltwood wall clock.19th C.
Gustavian giltwood wall clock.19th C.

Gustavian giltwood wall clock.19th C.

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H 31 in W 20 in D 5.5 in

Gustavian giltwood wall clock.19th C.

Located in Vancouver, BC

Giltwood 19th Century Swedish clock, with Dolphins and sunburst pendulum.

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Wall Clocks

Materials

Giltwood

French Bronze Mantel Clock in Louis XVI Style
French Bronze Mantel Clock in Louis XVI Style

French Bronze Mantel Clock in Louis XVI Style

Located in Charleston, SC

Interesting design with two large stylized dolphins embellished base; a small dolphin is topping the clock and underneath each side shows a Ram's head and a guirland.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Clocks

Mantel Clock 19th Century Styl Empire by Colin À Paris
Mantel Clock 19th Century Styl Empire by Colin À Paris

Mantel Clock 19th Century Styl Empire by Colin À Paris

Located in Warsaw, PL

B, however the goddess depicted in it is Amphitrite sailing on a conch escorted by a swan, duck and a dolphin. The clock is also crafted from gilded bronze mainly.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

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Dolphin Clock For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic dolphin clock available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, bronze and ormolu, every dolphin clock was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the dolphin clock you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right dolphin clock, those designed in Empire, louis xv and Louis XVI styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made dolphin clock over the years, but those crafted by Japy Frères, A.M.E Fournier and Bradley & Hubbard are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Dolphin Clock?

The average selling price for a dolphin clock at 1stDibs is $13,763, while they’re typically $600 on the low end and $453,411 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.