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Ebony Bracket Clock

A Paul Philip Barraud Bracket Clock in the manner of Thomas Hope
A Paul Philip Barraud Bracket Clock in the manner of Thomas Hope

A Paul Philip Barraud Bracket Clock in the manner of Thomas Hope

Located in Amersham, GB

A very striking twin fusee bracket clock in an Egyptian revival style case by Paul Philip Barraud.

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Antique Early 1800s English Egyptian Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Steel

Monumental Three-Train Bracket Clock by J.C. Jennens & Sons
Monumental Three-Train Bracket Clock by J.C. Jennens & Sons

Monumental Three-Train Bracket Clock by J.C. Jennens & Sons

Located in New Orleans, LA

This intricately detailed 19th-century bracket clock from famed English firm J.C. Jennens & Sons is monumental in size, likely made for one of the great world exhibitions or perh...

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Antique 19th Century English Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Austrian Ebonized and Parcel Gilt Bracket Clock Late 18th/Early 19th Century...
Austrian Ebonized and Parcel Gilt Bracket Clock Late 18th/Early 19th Century...

Austrian Ebonized and Parcel Gilt Bracket Clock Late 18th/Early 19th Century...

Located in Buchanan, MI

An Austrian Ebonized and Parcel Gilt Bracket Clock Late 18th/Early 19th Century Height 21 x width 11 x depth 5 1/2 inches. Property from the Collection of Marguerite Hark, Chicago, ...

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Antique 18th Century Austrian George III Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Ebony

A mid 19th century striking bracket clock by Charles, Nephew & Co Calcutta
A mid 19th century striking bracket clock by Charles, Nephew & Co Calcutta

A mid 19th century striking bracket clock by Charles, Nephew & Co Calcutta

Located in London, GB

A rare mid 19th Century Bracket Clock of unusual large proportions, the silvered dial 8-day quarter repeat movement striking on bells and gong, by Charles. Nephew & Co, Calcutta. Th...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Table Clocks and Desk C...

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Ebony, Giltwood

Reloj de sobremesa bracket; JOHN TAYLOR, Londres segunda mitad del siglo XVIIl
Reloj de sobremesa bracket; JOHN TAYLOR, Londres segunda mitad del siglo XVIIl

Reloj de sobremesa bracket; JOHN TAYLOR, Londres segunda mitad del siglo XVIIl

By John Taylor

Located in MADRID, ES

Reloj inglés de sobremesa bracket, con caja de madera de nogal de nogal ebonizada, y exterior chapado ébano y aplicaciones ornamentales de bronce en relieve y bulto redondo. Presen...

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Antique Mid-18th Century British Georgian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu

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Charles II Ebony Bracket Clock by Joseph Knibb London, circa 1675—1685
Charles II Ebony Bracket Clock by Joseph Knibb London, circa 1675—1685

Charles II Ebony Bracket Clock by Joseph Knibb London, circa 1675—1685

Located in London, GB

The top rail inset with a pierced ebony sound fret. A Charles II Ebony bracket clock by Joseph Knibb London.

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Antique 17th Century Mantel Clocks

Victorian Bracket Clock, circa 1880
Victorian Bracket Clock, circa 1880

Victorian Bracket Clock, circa 1880

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H 30 in W 15 in D 9 in

Victorian Bracket Clock, circa 1880

By Wilson & Gandar

Located in London, GB

Victorian bracket clock, circa 1880 in an ebonised case with a silvered chapter ring displaying roman Numerals with two subsidiary dials to regulate the chiming mechanism and highly ...

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Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ebony

English bracket clock by Peter Garon
English bracket clock by Peter Garon

English bracket clock by Peter Garon

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H 16.54 in W 10.63 in D 6.7 in

English bracket clock by Peter Garon

By Peter Garon

Located in HAARLEM, NL

An early English London signed black bracket clock with gilded ornaments and bun feet’s signed PETER GARON circa 1690. The handsome good looking clock with attractive dial with date ...

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Antique 17th Century English Mantel Clocks

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Ebony

19th Century Decorative English Bracket Clock
19th Century Decorative English Bracket Clock

19th Century Decorative English Bracket Clock

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H 26 in W 16 in D 11 in

19th Century Decorative English Bracket Clock

By Smith & Son

Located in London, Nottinghill

A large Decorative English chiming bracket clock by Smith & Sons London from the late 19th century / Victorian Era. Chiming with a triple fusee movement and on 8 bells. (Cambridge C...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

A mahogany London bracket clock by Brockbanks
A mahogany London bracket clock by Brockbanks

A mahogany London bracket clock by Brockbanks

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H 20.48 in W 13.59 in D 8.67 in

A mahogany London bracket clock by Brockbanks

Located in HAARLEM, NL

A very different English Regency, mid nineteenth century mahogany bracket clock with matching bracket, circa 1830.

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Verge Bracket Clock Enamel Dial, Martin, London
Verge Bracket Clock Enamel Dial, Martin, London

Verge Bracket Clock Enamel Dial, Martin, London

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H 18 in W 11 in D 7 in

Verge Bracket Clock Enamel Dial, Martin, London

Located in Chesterfield, GB

This is a very fine ebony veneered verge bracket clock by Martin, Royal exchange, London, circa 1780.

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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Ebony

Verge Fusee Bracket Clock, William Smith, London
Verge Fusee Bracket Clock, William Smith, London

Verge Fusee Bracket Clock, William Smith, London

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H 18 in W 12 in D 7 in

Verge Fusee Bracket Clock, William Smith, London

Located in Chesterfield, GB

This is a very fine and impressive gilt brass mounted verge bracket clock by William Smith of London circa 1760 The double fusee movement retains its original verge escapement and ha...

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Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Ebony

Fine Verge Ebonized Bracket Clock, Joseph Wood, Bristol
Fine Verge Ebonized Bracket Clock, Joseph Wood, Bristol

Fine Verge Ebonized Bracket Clock, Joseph Wood, Bristol

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H 18.9 in W 11.03 in D 7.88 in

Fine Verge Ebonized Bracket Clock, Joseph Wood, Bristol

Located in Chesterfield, GB

This is a fine English bracket clock dating from the last quarter of the 18th century by Joseph Wood of Bristol and would date circa 1775. This is a very interesting and rare clock ...

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Antique Late 18th Century British Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Ebony

English William IV Mahogany Bracket Clock with Pull Repeat Action
English William IV Mahogany Bracket Clock with Pull Repeat Action

English William IV Mahogany Bracket Clock with Pull Repeat Action

By John Peterkin

Located in Macclesfield, GB

A very good quality English figured mahogany chamfer top bracket or table clock with ebony mouldings, brass string inlay, inset corner panels with brass moulded edges to the front st...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

English George I Ebonised Bracket Clock by Charles Goode of London
English George I Ebonised Bracket Clock by Charles Goode of London

English George I Ebonised Bracket Clock by Charles Goode of London

By Charles Goode

Located in Heeze, Noord Brabant

The 7 inch (18 cm) brass dial having a silvered Strike/Silent ring in the arch above a silvered chapter ring engraved with Roman numerals counting the hours, fleur-de-lis half hour ...

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Antique Early 18th Century English George I Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Ebony

18th Century, Austrian Bracket Clock
18th Century, Austrian Bracket Clock

18th Century, Austrian Bracket Clock

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H 16.93 in W 8.86 in D 4.93 in

18th Century, Austrian Bracket Clock

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A charming small example of an Austrian ebonies bracket clock by Kilian Geist, Vienna. The 30 hour movement with two train and pull repeat.

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Antique 1780s Austrian More Clocks

A bracket clock by Charles Gretton
A bracket clock by Charles Gretton

A bracket clock by Charles Gretton

Located in Devon, GB

A fine Queen Anne period ebony veneered table clock by this celebrated maker, Charles Gretton. The elegant case is veneered with ebony on an oak carcase and has an elegant domed ...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Queen Anne Clocks

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Ebony

Louis XV Boulle Bracket Clock
Louis XV Boulle Bracket Clock

Louis XV Boulle Bracket Clock

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H 35.5 in W 14 in D 7.25 in

Louis XV Boulle Bracket Clock

By Jacques Huguet

Located in New Orleans, LA

This outstanding Louis XV clock displays exquisite marquetry in the style of André-Charles Boulle and features a movement crafted by Jacques Huguet, one of the premier clockmakers of...

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Ormolu

A Regency Quarter Chiming Bracket Clock
A Regency Quarter Chiming Bracket Clock

A Regency Quarter Chiming Bracket Clock

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H 17.33 in W 12.6 in D 8.27 in

A Regency Quarter Chiming Bracket Clock

By A. & J. Thwaites

Located in Amersham, GB

A very fine triple fusee quarter chiming bracket clock in an ebonised case in remarkable original condition. The eight day triple fusee movement with anchor escapement and long heavy...

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Antique 1810s English Regency Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Steel

Georgian Bell Top Bracket Clock
Georgian Bell Top Bracket Clock

Georgian Bell Top Bracket Clock

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H 20.48 in W 11.03 in D 8.08 in

Georgian Bell Top Bracket Clock

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

An 18th century ebonised bell top bracket clock by Darling, Lauder. The verge 8 day movement has a signed and well engraved back plate, the full silvered dial with finely engraved d...

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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass, Ormolu

18th Century Dutch Musical Bracket Clock
18th Century Dutch Musical Bracket Clock

18th Century Dutch Musical Bracket Clock

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H 28.5 in W 9.25 in D 9.38 in

18th Century Dutch Musical Bracket Clock

Located in New Orleans, LA

This remarkable 18th-century George III Dutch musical bracket clock is in pristine condition— both the mechanics and the body of the clock are emblematic of the era's exemplary craft...

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Antique 18th Century Dutch George III Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

19th Century Ebonized Bracket Clock by J&A Jump, London
19th Century Ebonized Bracket Clock by J&A Jump, London

19th Century Ebonized Bracket Clock by J&A Jump, London

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A fine 19th century three train bracket clock by J&A Jump, London. The traditionally shaped ebonized case with brass mounts. The eight day fusee movement striking on a gong and playi...

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Antique 19th Century English Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

William and Mary Period Antique Bracket Clock by Benjamin Merriman, London
William and Mary Period Antique Bracket Clock by Benjamin Merriman, London

William and Mary Period Antique Bracket Clock by Benjamin Merriman, London

By Benjamin Merriman

Located in Devon, GB

An exceptional William & Mary period ebony repoussé basket-top striking bracket clock.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British William and Mary Table Clocks a...

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Ebony

A George III Satinwood Bracket Clock
A George III Satinwood Bracket Clock

A George III Satinwood Bracket Clock

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H 26 in W 13 in D 8.9 in

A George III Satinwood Bracket Clock

Located in New York, NY

A late 18th century painted satinwood clock. The figured satinwood and tulipwood crossbanded ebony and boxwood strung veneered balloon-shaped case is surmounted by an urn finial, all...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Clocks

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Enamel

Dutch Ebony Basket Bracket Clock with Quarter Repeat by Joseph Norris circa 1690
Dutch Ebony Basket Bracket Clock with Quarter Repeat by Joseph Norris circa 1690

Dutch Ebony Basket Bracket Clock with Quarter Repeat by Joseph Norris circa 1690

By Joseph Norris

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A Rare Dutch Ebony Basket Top Alarm Table Clock with Quarter Repeat by Joseph Norris circa 1690 15.2-cm square brass dial with matted centre fitted with latches and cherub spander...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Baroque Clocks

Regency Mahogany Bracket Clock, C 1815
Regency Mahogany Bracket Clock, C 1815

Regency Mahogany Bracket Clock, C 1815

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H 20 in W 11 in D 7 in

Regency Mahogany Bracket Clock, C 1815

Located in New York, NY

Regency ebony inlaid mahogany striking bracket clock having a lancet shaped case.

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Antique 19th Century English Clocks

George I Period Ebonized Moonphase Striking Bracket Clock by Martin Jackson
George I Period Ebonized Moonphase Striking Bracket Clock by Martin Jackson

George I Period Ebonized Moonphase Striking Bracket Clock by Martin Jackson

By Martin Jackson (Clockmaker)

Located in London, GB

A fine early 18th century ebony veneered table clock, the arched brass dial movement with hour strike, pull quarter repeat and penny moonphase in the arch by this London maker.

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Antique Early 18th Century English George I Mantel Clocks

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Ebony

Boulle style clock large French gilt bronze bracket
Boulle style clock large French gilt bronze bracket

Boulle style clock large French gilt bronze bracket

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H 52.37 in W 19.69 in D 10.24 in

Boulle style clock large French gilt bronze bracket

Located in Warsaw, PL

A large French gilt bronze bracket clock – symbolizing the triumphant song of the Louis XIV You will discover the full Baroque style of the reign of King Louis XIV through this la...

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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

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An equestrian portrait of Field Marshal Sir John Ligonier, 1st Earl of Ligonier

By David Morier

Located in Stoke, Hampshire

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Oil

Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Wall Clock
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Wall Clock

Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Wall Clock

$1,134Sale Price|37% Off

H 20 in W 14 in D 5 in

Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Wall Clock

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A traditional Austrian Biedermeier wall clock featuring a rectangular carved and gilded wood frame clock face; surmounted by a gilt bronze winged eagle. The decorations on the frame ...

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Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Wall Clocks

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Bronze

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Edo Period Samurai Suit Of Armor

Edo Period Samurai Suit Of Armor

$188,500

H 51.25 in W 25.75 in D 22.63 in

Edo Period Samurai Suit Of Armor

Located in New Orleans, LA

This exquisite Tetsusabiji Uchidashi Gomai Dou Gusoku (Five-Plate Russet Iron Embossed Cuirass Armor), crafted in the 18th century, exemplifies the pinnacle of Edo-period samurai arm...

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Antique 18th Century Asian Edo Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Copper, Iron

Important German Neoclassical Table Clock by David Roentgen
Important German Neoclassical Table Clock by David Roentgen

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 stepped plinth top with gilt bronze handle, decoration of the case with ormolu mille raie...

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Antique Late 18th Century German Neoclassical Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Antique 8 Day Tall Case Grandfather Clock Automaton Andrew Rich Bridgewater 1820
Antique 8 Day Tall Case Grandfather Clock Automaton Andrew Rich Bridgewater 1820

Antique 8 Day Tall Case Grandfather Clock Automaton Andrew Rich Bridgewater 1820

Located in Portland, OR

A fine antique Georgian Regency period tall case 8 day inlaid mahogany grandfather clock with a rocking figure of Old Father Time, by Andrew Rich of Bridgwater Somerset, circa 1820. ...

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Antique 1820s English Georgian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Mahogany, Satinwood

The White Peacock
The White Peacock

The White Peacock

By Jessie Arms Botke

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A painting by Jessie Arms Botke. "The White Peacock" is a wildlife impressionist painting, oil on canvas in a palette of whites, blues, and browns by female, American artist Jessie A...

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Early 20th Century Impressionist Animal Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

19th Century French Cathedral Clock
19th Century French Cathedral Clock

19th Century French Cathedral Clock

$3,250

H 18.5 in W 7.13 in D 4.75 in

19th Century French Cathedral Clock

Located in High Point, NC

19th century beautifully hand crafter cathedral clock in gilt bronze. This is a magnificent example of 19th century French craftsmanship. There are many beautiful details to this p...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Pair Italian Early 20th Century Rococo-Style Gilt-Bronze Center Tables/Consoles
Pair Italian Early 20th Century Rococo-Style Gilt-Bronze Center Tables/Consoles

Pair Italian Early 20th Century Rococo-Style Gilt-Bronze Center Tables/Consoles

By Fonderia Chiurazzi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Large and Impressive Pair of Italian Early 20th Century Rococo-Style Gilt-Bronze Center Tables or Wall Consoles with Marble Tops, attributed to Luigi Ciampaglia, renowned for his l...

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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Revival Console Tables

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Marble, Bronze

Large and Hand Carved Gothic Revival with Carillon Sound Wall Clock, ca 1900
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Large and Hand Carved Gothic Revival with Carillon Sound Wall Clock, ca 1900

Located in Lisse, NL

Stunning clock for the collectors of rare and truly stylish Gothic antiques. Gothic wall clocks are a rare find and this more than three feet tall specimen probably is the best an...

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Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Wall Clocks

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Brass, Enamel, Wrought Iron

English Gothic Fusee Clock
English Gothic Fusee Clock

English Gothic Fusee Clock

$5,000

H 43 in W 31 in D 11 in

English Gothic Fusee Clock

Located in Greenwich, CT

Very fine English early to mid-19th century Gothic clock of important scale having carved and gilt pediment and polychrome decorated case with trefoil tracery decoration, the movemen...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Gothic Revival Mantel Clocks

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Oak

Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy
Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy

Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy

$60,315Sale Price|20% Off

H 104.34 in W 153.55 in D 19.69 in

Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Complete antique pharmacy cabinet, with 3 open bookcases on the sides, 1 bookcase with drawers and 2 original doors with glass and enameled mirror sign. Built in the mid-19th century...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Apothecary Cabinets

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Glass, Walnut

Large English Style Cathedral Crown Escapement Fusee Striking Skeleton Clock
Large English Style Cathedral Crown Escapement Fusee Striking Skeleton Clock

Large English Style Cathedral Crown Escapement Fusee Striking Skeleton Clock

Located in Danville, CA

Large English Style Cathedral Crown Escapement Fusee Striking Skeleton Clock Here is a very nice looking English style Cathedral form skeleton clock. It sits on a black base and pro...

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Late 20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

Circa 1880 Italian Large Gilt wood LXV Style Confidente Sofa
Circa 1880 Italian Large Gilt wood LXV Style Confidente Sofa

Circa 1880 Italian Large Gilt wood LXV Style Confidente Sofa

Located in London, Park Royal

A rare antique find from Tuscany Italy. This 'Confidante' sofa, circa 1880, is in beautiful condition. The large frame is finely carved in the LXV style, with its original water gild...

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Sofas

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Gold, Gold Leaf

AAA-Grade Citrine Cathedral Geode
AAA-Grade Citrine Cathedral Geode

AAA-Grade Citrine Cathedral Geode

$19,200

H 27.8 in W 14.2 in D 11 in

AAA-Grade Citrine Cathedral Geode

Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR

AAA-Grade Madeira Citrine Geode: The Rarest Citrine in a Perfect Aesthetic Geode ▫️ Description As we say in Brazil, “Fora de Série,” meaning something not produced on a large scal...

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2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

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Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Rare George III Thomas Ross Hull Mantle Clock With Wood Wall Bracket
Rare George III Thomas Ross Hull Mantle Clock With Wood Wall Bracket

Rare George III Thomas Ross Hull Mantle Clock With Wood Wall Bracket

Located in Bridgeport, CT

George III style bracket clock signed "Thomas Rofs Hull," it's highly probable referring to the renowned Hull clockmaker Thomas Ross (or Thos Ross), who was active in Hull, UK, from ...

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Antique Early 19th Century George III Mantel Clocks

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Metal, Brass

Pair of Rare Danish Eighteenth-Century Silver Soup Tureens with Trays
Pair of Rare Danish Eighteenth-Century Silver Soup Tureens with Trays

Pair of Rare Danish Eighteenth-Century Silver Soup Tureens with Trays

Located in London, GB

Pair of rare Danish eighteenth-century silver soup tureens with trays Danish, 1750 Tureens: height 27cm, width 33cm, depth 20cm Trays: height 6cm, width 45cm, depth 28cm The su...

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Antique 1750s Danish Serving Bowls

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Silver

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Ebony Bracket Clock For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal ebony bracket clock for your home. A ebony bracket clock — often made from ebony, wood and brass — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the ebony bracket clock you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 19th Century. Each ebony bracket clock bearing Georgian, Louis XV or Neoclassical hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made ebony bracket clock over the years, but those crafted by Benjamin Merriman, Jacques Huguet and Nicholas Lambert are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Ebony Bracket Clock?

A ebony bracket clock can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $30,298, while the lowest priced sells for $3,382 and the highest can go for as much as $118,500.

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.