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Expensive Clocks

Bauhaus Table or Desk Clock by Marianne Brandt for Ruppelwerk Gotha Germany 1932
By Marianne Brandt, Ruppelwerk
Located in Munich, DE
of expensive clocks. Executed in sheet metal, nickel-plated or painted black and white
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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Metal

19C Gustav Becker Vienna Wall Clock
Located in Dallas, TX
installation, to have it fully working and operational. This will not be expensive and any time a clock like
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Antique Late 19th Century German Victorian Wall Clocks

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Brass

19C Gustav Becker Vienna Wall Clock
19C Gustav Becker Vienna Wall Clock
$4,000
H 51 in W 18.5 in D 7 in
Gorgeous French Art Deco Clock Set and Two Tazzas Signed C.H PARIS and “JUST"
Located in Beirut, LB
Great French Art Deco marble mantel (fireplace) clock set with two Tazzas to either side as
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

1920s Modernist Design Art Deco Oak, Coromandel and Bronze Mantle or Desk Clock
Located in Lisse, NL
Early 20th century, great design and well working Art Deco clock. If you are looking for a great
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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

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Small Verge Lantern Wall Clock, Signed Richard Peckover
Located in Kent, GB
with the differences being reflected in the price. Clocks were expensive and a significant outlay to
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Clocks

A Rare Drocourt No. 14993: Carriage Clock and Calendar
Located in London, GB
clock and it would have been very expensive indeed when new. The clock is 7.5 inches tall to the very
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Antique 1870s French Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

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Bronze

Paul Frankl Modernique Clock
By Paul Frankl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Nick-named the $50.00 clock. This was the most expensive clock in the telechron line. Original
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Vintage 1930s American Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Silver Plate

Paul Frankl Modernique Clock
Paul Frankl Modernique Clock
H 8 in W 6 in D 4 in
French Antique Boulle Mantel Clock
Located in Paris, FR
before the revolution cut off the heads of most customers for expensive clocks). These types of clocks
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

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Brass, Ormolu

French Antique Boulle Mantel Clock
French Antique Boulle Mantel Clock
H 15.36 in W 9.45 in L 15.36 in
Howard Miller Grandfather Clock, 1980s
By Howard Miller
Located in Hamburg, PA
lights up as well, as shown in images. This clock was very expensive new and they sell for around $30,000
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass

Howard Miller Grandfather Clock, 1980s
Howard Miller Grandfather Clock, 1980s
H 80.5 in W 18.5 in D 15.75 in
Rare Higgins Glass Convertible Table Clock for General Electric
Located in Southfield, MI
expensive clock (35.00) offered by General Electric for the Christmas season of 1953. Very rarely found and
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Vintage 1950s American Clocks

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Paint

Patek Philippe Solar Clock
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
, were state of the art and very expensive. The clock did not require regular winding, and once fully
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mantel Clocks

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Gold Plate

Patek Philippe Solar Clock
Patek Philippe Solar Clock
H 5.5 in W 5.5 in D 3.5 in
Early 19th Century Longcase Clock by Fiske of Portsmouth
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
. A clock with an eight-day movement required winding only once a week, while generally less expensive
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Antique 1830s English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Mahogany

19th Century Brass Skeleton Clock Model of Westminster Cathedral, London
By W. H. Telford
Located in Lafayette, CA
be thought proletarian, the resulting, very expensive clocks were purchased strictly by the most
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Grand Tour Architectural Models

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Marble, Brass

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"Oak Ring Tray” Oak Minimalist Tray by Aparentment
By Josep Vila Capdevila
Located in Terrassa, Catalonia
The oak ring tray is a minimalist style round shaped centerpiece made of treated Oak, manufactured according to traditional methods.
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Minimalist Centerpieces

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Oak

Carcharodontosaurus Tooth
Located in New York, NY
This genuine Carcharodontosaurus tooth is a prehistoric treasure from one of the most fearsome predators of the Cretaceous period. With its razor-sharp serrations and blade-like shap...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Moroccan Natural Specimens

Materials

Bone

Carcharodontosaurus Tooth
Carcharodontosaurus Tooth
$3,500
H 4 in W 1.25 in D 0.25 in
Hand Crafted Art Deco Style Marble Fireplace by Ryan and Smith
By Ryan & Smith Ltd.
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
A hand Crafted Art Deco Style Marble Fireplace, produced in three solid blocks of marble. This stylish fireplace reflects the Art Deco style which flourished internationally during ...
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2010s Northern Irish Art Deco Fireplaces and Mantels

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Breccia Marble

19th Century Continental Tortoise Shell Silver Mounted 2 Compartmented Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th-century Continental Tortoise Shell Silver-Mounted 2-Compartmented Box, European, possibly Dutch. Unmarked A unique and whimsical 19th-century continental tortoise shell silver-...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Neoclassical Decorative Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Pair of Custom Made Sheepskin Karu Armchairs
Located in London, England
A pair of reproduction armchairs in the 1940s Danish modern style. The Karu chair is a contemporary update of a classic design first produced in Finland by the HAIMI OY company in t...
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs

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Sheepskin, Beech, Oak, Walnut

Pair of Custom Made Sheepskin Karu Armchairs
Pair of Custom Made Sheepskin Karu Armchairs
$15,014 / set
H 33.47 in W 33.08 in D 35.44 in
"Jorge" Bar Cart Modernist Style in Color Painted Steel and wood natural
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
True to her enthusiasm for the Modernist Movement Alessandra Delgado was inspired by Jorge Zalszupin timeless architectonic view to create the bar cart "Jorge". Elegant and versatil...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Steel

Wood Room Divider After Alvar Aalto, circa 1970
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rustic wood room divider, circa 1930 By unknown artisan, France. Wood Room Divider After Alvar Aalto, circa 1970 By unknown manufacturer. In original condition, with minor wear co...
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Vintage 1970s French Rustic Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

Wood Room Divider After Alvar Aalto, circa 1970
Wood Room Divider After Alvar Aalto, circa 1970
$3,134
H 70.87 in W 78.75 in D 0.79 in
Megalodon Tooth – 4" High – Ver. III
Located in New York, NY
This significantly sized, fantastically serrated megalodon tooth is five to ten million years old out of South Carolina, USA. The megalodon was the most massive predatory shark to ev...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Natural Specimens

Materials

Other

Megalodon Tooth – 4" High – Ver. III
Megalodon Tooth – 4" High – Ver. III
$349
H 4 in W 3.13 in D 0.63 in
Clear Glass miniature "People" Decanter by Erik Höglund, Boda, Sweden, 1950s
By Boda, Erik Höglund
Located in Hägersten, SE
"People" decanter designed by Erik Höglund. Rare small size. produced by Boda during the 1950s. Made from hand blown clear glass. Good vintage condition with age related wear and pat...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Barware

Materials

Blown Glass

21st O'Connell I Bed Rattan Wood Leather Handmade in Portugal by Wood Tailors
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
Daniel O'Connell was an Irish political leader and one of the most prominent figures in the fight for Irish independence during the 19th century. Known as "The Liberator," O'Connell ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass

21st O'Connell I Bed Rattan Wood Leather Handmade in Portugal by Wood Tailors
21st O'Connell I Bed Rattan Wood Leather Handmade in Portugal by Wood Tailors
$10,804 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 57.49 in W 129.93 in D 85.44 in
Travertine Cat or Dog Bowl Set
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
Unique and Stunning Pet bowl made of travertine stone. Expertly crafted and finished by hand, our travertine bowls are a study in sculptural simplicity. Natural variations in the sto...
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2010s Dutch Modern Decorative Bowls

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Travertine

Travertine Cat or Dog Bowl Set
Travertine Cat or Dog Bowl Set
$273 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 2.76 in Dm 6.3 in
Mushroom Ottoman in Taupe Boucle
Located in Fairfield, CA
A handmade mushroom shaped ottoman, upholstered in a taupe colored curly boucle fabric. Perfect for using as a footstool or extra occasional seating. A comfortable cushioned seat and...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Fabric

Mushroom Ottoman in Taupe Boucle
Mushroom Ottoman in Taupe Boucle
$375 / item
H 18 in Dm 18 in
French 16th/ 17th Century Weathered Oak Renaissance Angel Fragment
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful weathered oak winged angel head Renaissance ornament. France, 16/ 17th century. Weathered Measurements include the wooden pedestal.
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Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Figurative Sculptures

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Oak

French 16th/ 17th Century Weathered Oak Renaissance  Angel Fragment
French 16th/ 17th Century Weathered Oak Renaissance  Angel Fragment
$269 Sale Price
47% Off
H 5.32 in W 3.94 in D 1.58 in
1950s Italian Bar Cabinet with Dutch Maritime Oil Painting
Located in North Miami, FL
Dramatic 1950s Italian bar cabinet features an elegant curved body on tall, slender cabriole legs, gessoed and painted in Tiffany box blue and lined in rich European walnut. Center f...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars

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Brass

Large one piece Murano glass floor lamp, Italy 1970's/1980's
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This beautiful geometrically shaped lamp is most likely Italian and hand made/blown out of Murano glass. The lamp goes from a white opal glass base to a clear glass ball at the top, ...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Vintage Dutch Cognac Colored Leather Club Chair, Set of 2
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This pair of cognac-colored leather club chairs come from the Netherlands. They are upholstered with cognac-colored leather and feature metal rivets and wooden legs.
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Industrial Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage Dutch Cognac Colored Leather Club Chair, Set of 2
Vintage Dutch Cognac Colored Leather Club Chair, Set of 2
$3,229 / set
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 35.44 in
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Expensive Clocks For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of expensive clocks available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique expensive clocks was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and brass. Find 91 antique and vintage expensive clocks at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Expensive clocks have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of expensive clocks to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Art Deco, Victorian and mid-century modern expensive clocks are of considerable interest. Jaeger-LeCoultre, François Linke and Brockbank & Atkins each produced beautiful expensive clocks that are worth considering.

How Much are Expensive Clocks?

Prices for expensive clocks can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, expensive clocks begin at $165 and can go as high as $107,586, while the average can fetch as much as $5,208.

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.