Tempus - Emperor : Illuminating Watch
By Ben Rousseau
Located in Timisoara, RO
Tempus: Emperor "Tempus - Emperor" By Ben Rousseau Is A Masterful Blend Of Contemporary Design And Functional Art, Drawing Inspiration From The Timeless Elegance Of Emperor Marble. ...
Brass
The Astronomy Lesson French Empire Mantel Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
A popular motif during this period, Emperor Napoleon owned a similar clock made by master bronzier Jean-André Reiche in 1807—marking it as a quintessential objet d'art that defined t...
Marble, Enamel, Ormolu
Antique French Bronze and Ormolu Mantel Clock
By Maison Deniere
Located in London, GB
Deniere was one of the leading practitioners of luxury bronzeware in Paris in the mid-19th century, and received commissions from important noblemen across France, including the Empe...
Ormolu, Bronze
French Porcelain Mantel Clock by Raingo Freres, Paris
By Raingo Frères
Located in Norwich, GB
In the 1860’s the firm supplied several clocks to Emperor Napoleon III and his wife Empress Eugenie which are now in the collection at the Musee Du Louvre.
Porcelain
A Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze Mantel Clock, By Jean-François Denière
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
Denière delivered clocks to the Emperor at the château du Fontainebleau in 1857 and 1861.
Bronze
Vintage Hans Christian Andersen Pendulum Wall Clock from the 1960s
Located in Søborg, DK
In lovely working condition and with very pleasant chimes on the half and whole hour A very clean pendulum clock that has been running in our gallery with out any issues and keeping ...
Brass
Mystery Water Wheel Rolling Ball Gravity Driven Bronze Regulator Clock
Located in Danville, CA
That clock is made around 1885 and given by the French government to the Emperor of Qing Dynasty.
Brass
$120,000Sale Price|20% Off
Massive Chinese Ormolu High Relief Gilt Bronze Automaton Musical Clock
Located in Danville, CA
By the middle part of the eighteenth century, the fashion for Western clocks had disseminated from the Imperial Court to the elite of Chinese society, often rivaling the Emperor's ow...
Bronze
Viennse Biedermeier Dedicated Emperor Mantel Clock
Located in Long Island City, NY
Clock works with three winding holes in lyre-shaped top.
Pendulum Napoleon in Roman Emperor, Paris Empire Period
By Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, Provence
Fine Pendulum Napoleon in Roman Emperor, Paris Empire Period Large bronze clock Napoleon as a Roman emperor, Paris early 19th century.
Ormolu
Table Clock with the Figure of an Emperor, XIXth Century
Located in Milano, IT
Table clock in bronze with dark and gilded patina. Two cherubs seated and intent on writing flank the clock.
Bronze
Clock, Napoleon in Roman Emperor, Bronze and Marble, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Yellow marble clock with bronze ornaments, surmounted by a bust of Napoleon as a Roman emperor, crowned with laurels, bust with 2 patinas Wire movement to be checked, the movement...
Marble, Bronze
French Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Clock of a Seated Roman Emperor
By Claude Galle
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A French Empire period clock deoicting the Carthaginian General Hannibal Barca, celebrating victory over the Romans in in the battle of Cannae during the Second Punic War. The...
Bronze
Large Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Piolaine
By Michel-François Piolaine
Located in London, GB
This magnificent mantel clock—which measures an impressive 82cm in height—was crafted in France, in the period when Napoleon I was Emperor (1804-1814, 1815).
Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze
Sold
H 23.5 in W 11.75 in D 9.13 in
Mystery Water Wheel Rolling Ball Gravity Driven Bronze Regulator Clock
Located in Danville, CA
That clock is made around 1885 and given by the French government to the Emperor of Qing Dynasty.
Bronze
French Restoration Gilt Bronze Clock Louis XIV as Emperor
Located in Marseille, FR
French restoration gilt bronze clock, representing Louis XIV as emperor. On the dial "Le Roy à Paris ".
Bronze
$9,805
H 18.5 in W 11.1 in D 5 in
French Empire Mantel Clock in Ormolu, Patinated Bronze and Marble, Signed Picnot
By Picnot
Located in London, GB
French Empire clock of stunning quality constructed of rouge marble, original fire gilt ormolu and patinated bronze. Set upon four ormolu paw feet to the rouge marble base, rising to...
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century German Meissen Porcelain Mantel Clock, Hand-Painted
Located in Queens, NY
German Meissen (19th Century) porcelain group of men and women with floral and bronze branches around mantel clock (not working)
Bronze
$8,587Sale Price|20% Off
H 23.23 in W 16.15 in D 7.88 in
Antique 19th Century French Gilded Bronze Mantel Clock
Located in Vilnius, LT
Large antique 19th century French gilded bronze mantel clock surmounted with two angels holding the dial. The enamel dial numerals are hand painted in cobalt blue color. Marked and...
Bronze, Enamel
Tempus Positano: Wall Watch Illuminating
Located in Timisoara, RO
Tempus: Positano Gold Edition The "Tempus - Positano Gold Edition" By Ben Rousseau Stands As An Emblem Of Artistic Innovation And Craftsmanship, Encapsulating The Essence Of Italy's...
Brass
Antique Edwardian Quality Hand Painted Porcelain Mantle Clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Edwardian quality hand painted porcelain mantle clock having a quality hand painted decorated porcelain clock case with flowers, leaves and scrolls in wonderful green, yellow...
Porcelain, Glass
19th Century French Classical Ormolu Mantel Clock
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very pleasing early 19th century French gilded ormolu mantel clock, have a classical maiden standing in front of a mirror, with a pedestal supporting a vase of flowers. The white e...
Ormolu
Nomon Pico Wall Clock in Gold By Andres Martinez
By ANDRÉS MARTÍNEZ
Located in Brooklyn, NY
PICO ø40cm Avant-garde design with a nordic air, which combines walnut wood or oak finished wood with black and white colours. Available in Black and Walnut, white and O...
Fiberglass, Polystyrene, Walnut
$10,076
H 15.5 in W 16.75 in D 5.5 in
Rare French Empire Ormolu Clock of Astronomy Lesson Signed Lafollie a Paris
Located in London, GB
A very rare French Empire ormolu mantel clock of an Astronomy Lesson. I have never seen this model before and it is larger than the other models by Jean Andre Reich. The clock has it...
Ormolu
French Empire Style Mantel Clock, circa 1820
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very impressive and stylish early 19th Century gilded ormolu and green marble mantle clock, having two classical maidens either side feeding Rams, an Eagle above the circular white...
Marble, Ormolu
Large Rococo Style Porcelain Mantel Clock by Meissen
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
Large Rococo style porcelain mantel clock by Meissen German, 19th century Measures: Height 66cm, width 33cm, depth 25cm This superb mantel clock is a truly wonderful example of ...
Porcelain
Nomon Barcelona Premium Wall Clock By Andres Martinez
By ANDRÉS MARTÍNEZ
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Renovation of one of the most representative models of nomon, the iconic Barcelona clock. Incorporating a more glamorous style in the design. It stands out for the brass finish in i...
Fiberglass, Walnut
$1,299
H 16.93 in W 9.45 in D 5.12 in
Late 19th Century French Gilt Metal and Hand-Painted Porcelain Mantel Clock
By A.D. Mougin
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
An impressive late 19th-century French mantel clock combining an elaborately cast gilt-metal case with beautifully hand-painted porcelain elements and an A.D. Mougin mechanical movem...
Bronze
Porcelain Clock in the Louis XV Style by Jacob Petit
By Jacob Petit
Located in London, GB
This antique porcelain mantel clock demonstrates the 19th century nostalgia for the delicately elegant decorative arts under King Louis XV, also known as the Rococo style. Crafte...
Porcelain
Antique French Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Clock
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
Antique French Ormolu and Sèvres Porcelain Clock ~ French - Circa 1850 ~ ~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~ A fine and early ormolu clock of Louis XV design, beautifully ...
Marble, Ormolu
A fine large 19th century French fire gilt bronze mantel clock.
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine 19th century Louis Philippe fire gilt large mantel clock. Depicting Louis XV and his wife Marie Leszczynska
Bronze
Marianne Westman - Rörstrand - Clock
By Marianne Westman, Rörstrand
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product Description: Marianne Westman was a designer for the Rörstrand factory from 1950 to 1971. Marianne designed celebrated tableware like the Mon Amie- and Picknick series. Altho...
Ceramic
$55,000
H 43 in W 17 in D 9 in
Unique Late 19th-Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock by François Linke
By François Linke
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Palatial and Unique Late 19th / Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock By François Linke François Linke The heavy and great quality bronze clock is topped by an urn with ram...
Bronze
$48,180
H 15.5 in W 12.5 in D 7 in
Louis XV Clock, 1750s Paris Ormolu & Patinated, Pendule à lÉléphant; by Godefroy
Located in New York, NY
A remarkable example of mid-1700's French horology, this Louis XV period Pendule à l’Éléphant showcases the technical mastery and playful elegance characteristic of the Rococo era in...
Bronze, Ormolu
$38,000 / set
H 29 in W 13 in D 9 in
Exceptional Late 19th Century Three-Piece Clock Set by Ferdinand Gervais
By Ferdinand Gervais
Located in Long Island City, NY
An exceptional late 19th century gilt bronze-mounted marble three-piece clock set By Ferdinand Gervais The lyre shaped case surrounded with bronze roses, acanthus and lilys, a ...
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
$277,760Sale Price|20% Off
H 68 in W 55 in
A Magnificent Pair of French Royal Paintings "Aurora and Diana" "Night and Day"
Located in Queens, NY
Jacques-Francois Delyen (1684-1761), Court Painter of King Louis XV. A Magnificent Pair of Palatial "French Royal" Allegorical Paintings "Aurora and Diana" "Night and Day" A truly ...
Oil
Devotional Triptych Engraved with Depictions of the Madonna
Located in London, GB
This excellent bone triptych is a highly rare and unusual piece which features wonderfully-detailed engravings of the Madonna. The triptych is shaped like an arch, and backed onto a ...
Wood, Bone
$44,850Sale Price|30% Off
H 25.25 in W 20.25 in D 3.25 in
Fine Italian 17th Century Oil on Canvas Head of Jesus Christ Crowned with Thorns
By (circle of) Pierre Mignard
Located in LA, CA
A very fine Italian 17th century oval oil on canvas "Head of Christ Crowned with Thorns" Circle of Pierre Mignard (French, 1612-1695) within its original gilt wood and gesso carved f...
Oil, Canvas, Wood
Large George iv Silver Sideboard Dish, Made by Joseph Angell II, 1828
By Joseph Angell II
Located in London, GB
A large George IV silver sideboard dish, made by Joseph Angell II, 1828 English, early 19th century Diameter 75cm, depth 10cm This magnificent silver sideboard dish was made by ...
Sterling Silver
19th Century Paul Storr Silver Tea Urn
By Paul Storr, Rundell, Bridge & Rundell
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinarily rare and masterfully crafted tea urn is by the hand of the master Georgian silversmith Paul Storr. Created by Storr while working for Rundell, Bridge and Rundell...
Silver
Louis XIV style carved giltwood rectangular console table
Located in London, GB
Louis XIV style carved giltwood rectangular console table Italian, Late 19th Century Height 90cm, width 142cm, depth 65cm This Belle Epoque table takes inspiration from the very beg...
Marble
$126,000
H 120 in W 198 in D 2 in
A Monumental 17th Century Flemish Tapestry – The Battle of Jerusalem
Located in Tarzana, CA
Monumental 17th Century Flemish Tapestry – The Battle of Jerusalem Brussels or Oudenaarde, Circa 1680–1700 Wool and silk, polychrome weave After designs in the French Baroque tradit...
Wool, Silk, Tapestry
$32,460 / set
H 24.41 in W 21.86 in D 8.08 in
Empire Style Ormolu Clock Set Depicting the Oath of the Horatii
Located in London, GB
This exquisite 19th century trio is comprised of a central clock and a pair of flanking six-light candelabra. The design of the clock case is widely acknowledged to be inspired b...
Bronze
$14,850Sale Price|24% Off
H 31 in W 47.75 in D 28 in
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze-Mounted Center, Writing Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th century Louis XVI style ebonized gilt bronze-mounted tulipwood, kingwood and fruitwood floral marquetry single-drawer center table, desk or writing table. The orna...
Bronze
Louis XV - Louis XVI Transitional Style Commode
Located in Montreal, QC
Fine transitional Louis XV - Louis XVI style, three drawer commode d'apparat. Extensively inlaid with floral decoration and geometric marquetry, fitted with fine gilt bronze mounts a...
Marble
A Rare 19th Century English Regency Statuary Marble Chimneypiece
Located in London, GB
A rare 19th century English Regency statuary marble mantelpiece. The finely carved caryatids to jambs surmounted by rosette paterae, the frieze with delicately carved masks and folia...
Statuary Marble
$49,850
H 108 in W 99 in D 24.5 in
A Napoleon III Empire Revival Mahogany Gilt & Patinated Bronze Credenza Buffet
By Thomire & Cie.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An impressive Napoleon III Empire Revival mahogany, marble, gilt bronze and patinated-bronze-mounted credenza buffet server, after Pierre-Philippe Thomire (1751–1843). The large maho...
Marble, Bronze
Elkington Beverage Service Eight-Piece
By Elkington & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Crafted by the leading English silversmith firm of the 19th century, this rare and beautifully executed beverage service by Elkington & Co. is a fantastic example of the company'...
Silver
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.