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Bauhaus Table or Desk Clock by Marianne Brandt for Ruppelwerk Gotha Germany 1932
Bauhaus Table or Desk Clock by Marianne Brandt for Ruppelwerk Gotha Germany 1932

Bauhaus Table or Desk Clock by Marianne Brandt for Ruppelwerk Gotha Germany 1932

By Ruppelwerk, Marianne Brandt

Located in München, BY

Pdm (marked reverse). The table clock is repaired and maintained by a professional clock master who is specialized in maintenance of expensive clocks.

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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

19C Gustav Becker Vienna Wall Clock
19C Gustav Becker Vienna Wall Clock

19C Gustav Becker Vienna Wall Clock

Located in Dallas, TX

This will not be expensive and any time a clock like this is moved or shipped it always requires this, in any event.

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Antique Late 19th Century German Victorian Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

Gorgeous French Art Deco Clock Set and Two Tazzas Signed C.H PARIS and “JUST"
Gorgeous French Art Deco Clock Set and Two Tazzas Signed C.H PARIS and “JUST"

Gorgeous French Art Deco Clock Set and Two Tazzas Signed C.H PARIS and “JUST"

Located in Beirut, LB

Most of the large JUST clocks from that period were manufactured in very limited numbers as they were relatively expensive and very heavy Dimensions: Clock: H 26.5 cm W 33.5 cm D 11...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

18th Century Italian Gilt wood Console with Original Marble Top
18th Century Italian Gilt wood Console with Original Marble Top

18th Century Italian Gilt wood Console with Original Marble Top

Located in Charleston, SC

They acted as stages for showing off expensive porcelain, bronzes, clocks, and candelabra under the ambient flickering of wall sconces.

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Console Tables

Materials

Marble

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Small Verge Lantern Wall Clock, Signed Richard Peckover
Small Verge Lantern Wall Clock, Signed Richard Peckover

Small Verge Lantern Wall Clock, Signed Richard Peckover

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H 7.29 in W 4.93 in D 4.73 in

Small Verge Lantern Wall Clock, Signed Richard Peckover

Located in Kent, GB

Clocks were expensive and a significant outlay to many, varying tariffs and methods of payment were relevant.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Clocks

Mantel Clock 18th Century Louis XV Period by Gavelle L'e Aaria
Mantel Clock 18th Century Louis XV Period by Gavelle L'e Aaria

Mantel Clock 18th Century Louis XV Period by Gavelle L'e Aaria

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H 20.08 in W 11.82 in D 4.73 in

Mantel Clock 18th Century Louis XV Period by Gavelle L'e Aaria

Located in Warsaw, PL

Every detail on this ormolu-mounted French portico clock is very expensive because of the talent and meticulousness of the craftsman Gavelle L'Aîné.

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble

A Rare Drocourt No. 14993: Carriage Clock and Calendar
A Rare Drocourt No. 14993: Carriage Clock and Calendar

A Rare Drocourt No. 14993: Carriage Clock and Calendar

Located in London, GB

It really is very uncommon to find such complications on a carriage clock and it would have been very expensive indeed when new.

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Antique 1870s French Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Paul Frankl Modernique Clock
Paul Frankl Modernique Clock

Paul Frankl Modernique Clock

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H 8 in W 6 in D 4 in

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.

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Vintage 1930s American Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Silver Plate

French Antique Boulle Mantel Clock
French Antique Boulle Mantel Clock

French Antique Boulle Mantel Clock

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H 15.36 in W 9.45 in L 15.36 in

French Antique Boulle Mantel Clock

Located in Paris, FR

An early 1900 French bell striking clock crafted in 18th century style (popular clockmaker design before the revolution cut off the heads of most customers for expensive clocks).

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Howard Miller Grandfather Clock, 1980s
Howard Miller Grandfather Clock, 1980s

Howard Miller Grandfather Clock, 1980s

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H 80.5 in W 18.5 in D 15.75 in

Howard Miller Grandfather Clock, 1980s

By Howard Miller

Located in Hamburg, PA

The chimes have a beautiful sound and the clock 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

Materials

Brass

Rare Paul T. Frankl "Modernique" Art Deco Telechron Clock Model 431, 1928
Rare Paul T. Frankl "Modernique" Art Deco Telechron Clock Model 431, 1928

Rare Paul T. Frankl "Modernique" Art Deco Telechron Clock Model 431, 1928

By Paul Frankl

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Model No. 431, this celebrated design is among the most iconic examples of American Art Deco industrial design and is often referred to by collectors as the "$50 Clock," reflecting i...

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Rare Higgins Glass Convertible Table Clock for General Electric
Rare Higgins Glass Convertible Table Clock for General Electric

Rare Higgins Glass Convertible Table Clock for General Electric

Located in Southfield, MI

Designed by Michael and Frances Higgins of Chicago, this convertible table/wall clock was the most expensive clock (35.00) offered by General Electric for the Christmas season of 195...

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Vintage 1950s American Clocks

Materials

Paint

Patek Philippe Solar Clock
Patek Philippe Solar Clock

Patek Philippe Solar Clock

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H 5.5 in W 5.5 in D 3.5 in

Patek Philippe Solar Clock

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

Patek began in 1950 with its first "light wound"table clock which, powered by a traditional Patek mechanical hand-wound movement, a modified caliber 17”’-150 which was fed by photoel...

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mantel Clocks

Materials

Gold Plate

Early 19th Century Longcase Clock by Fiske of Portsmouth
Early 19th Century Longcase Clock by Fiske of Portsmouth

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 30-hour clocks had to be wound every day.

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Antique 1830s English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Brass Skeleton Clock Model of Westminster Cathedral, London
19th Century Brass Skeleton Clock Model of Westminster Cathedral, London

19th Century Brass Skeleton Clock Model of Westminster Cathedral, London

By W. H. Telford

Located in Lafayette, CA

By the middle of the 19th century, skeleton clock-making had emigrated to Britain, with timepieces produced for a wider popular appeal (read : less expensive).

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Grand Tour Architectural Models

Materials

Marble, Brass

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Located in Hamilton, Ontario

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Antique 19th Century German Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

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By Pragotron

Located in Vienna, AT

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Vintage 1950s Czech Industrial Wall Clocks

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By Michel Decoux

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A stunning original French Art Deco clocks set, circa 1925. It features a beautifully captured figure of a greyhound, cubist in the manner of Michel Decoux (1837-1924). The case is a...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Metal

Black Starr and Frost Art Deco Footed Desk Clock Gilt and Nickel Finish, 1930s
Black Starr and Frost Art Deco Footed Desk Clock Gilt and Nickel Finish, 1930s

Black Starr and Frost Art Deco Footed Desk Clock Gilt and Nickel Finish, 1930s

By Black, Starr & Frost

Located in Long Beach, CA

Factory / house: Black Star and Frost Style / Reference: Footed Desk Clock Metal / Material: Gilt and Nickle Finished Circa / Year: 1930's Dimensions / Size: 8" Wide X 5" Tall Movem...

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Antique Walnut Wall Clock
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$1,209

H 28.35 in W 11.42 in D 5.52 in

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Located in Ipswich, GB

Antique Walnut Wall Clock, having a quality carved walnut case with original turned finials, reeded columns and solid walnut carvings and glazed and walnut door opening to reveal a c...

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Antique Early 19th Century Early Victorian Wall Clocks

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Vintage Hollywood Regency Brass Table Clock by Diehl Electro, Germany, 1960s
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Located in Kirchlengern, DE

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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

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Austria-Hungarian Wall Clock From the Late 19th Century
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H 47.25 in W 12.8 in D 5.71 in

Austria-Hungarian Wall Clock From the Late 19th Century

Located in Opole, PL

Austria-Hungarian Wall Clock From the Late 19th Century We present you this wall clock from the late 19th century (probably 1870) manufactured in Austria-Hungary. The gravity windin...

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Antique Late 19th Century German Wall Clocks

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Wood

art deco table clock, Bayard brand, works.
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By Bayard

Located in Mouscron, WHT

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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French Clock Set Mantle Garniture Marble Antique, 1900
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Located in Potters Bar, GB

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Antique Vienna Regulator Wall Clock AG Lenzkirch Walnut Case Vienna 1890
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Located in Potters Bar, GB

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Vintage Imhof for Saks Fifth Avenue Circular Brass Desk Clock Switzerland, 1960s
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By Saks Fifth Avenue, Arthur Imhof

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Located in Wien, Au

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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Located in Norwich, GB

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Antique 1890s Victorian Wall Clocks

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

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By Smiths English Clock Systems

Located in Devon, England

This is a stunning quality made Art Deco chrome clock by the English clockmakers Smiths - it has a converted movement to quartz and is in excellent working order having been fully se...

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Located in Berlin, DE

Antique found time wall clock/regulator from around 1880 Solid wood, richly carved with brass pendulum. Movement needs to be checked.

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Antique Late 19th Century German Wall Clocks

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Nutwood, Oak

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19th Century Black Forest Mantel Clock

Located in Martlesham, GB

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Antique 1880s Swiss Black Forest Mantel Clocks

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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

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H 24.81 in W 20.87 in D 7.09 in

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Located in Firenze, FI

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Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Empire Wall Clocks

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By Henri Picard

Located in PARIS, FR

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Located in London, GB

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Located in London, GB

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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. 

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