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Art Nouveau Serpentine Stone Pendulum Clock by Albin Müller
Art Nouveau Serpentine Stone Pendulum Clock by Albin Müller

Art Nouveau Serpentine Stone Pendulum Clock by Albin Müller

By Albin Muller

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Executed by Sächsische Serpentin-Stein-Gesellschaft, Zöblitz. Literature: exhibition catalogue Dresden 1906, p. 266; DKD vol 18, 1906, ill. page 646; DK issue 10 (1906/07), ill. pag...

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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Mantel Clocks

Materials

Stone, Metal

Rosenthal Jugendstil Porcelain Clock with the Goddess Diana (Artemis) the Hunter
Rosenthal Jugendstil Porcelain Clock with the Goddess Diana (Artemis) the Hunter

Rosenthal Jugendstil Porcelain Clock with the Goddess Diana (Artemis) the Hunter

By Karl Himmelstoss, Rosenthal

Located in Philadelphia, PA

wonderful German Art Nouveau porcelain clock! Date: 20th Century Overall Condition: The clock mechanism is

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20th Century German Jugendstil Mantel Clocks

Materials

Porcelain

Louis XV Ormolu Mntd. Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie Elephant Clock w/ Snail
Louis XV Ormolu Mntd. Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie Elephant Clock w/ Snail

Louis XV Ormolu Mntd. Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie Elephant Clock w/ Snail

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

, Snail, and Flower Mantel Clock. The clock drum is painted with floral reserves on a yellow-ground

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Antique 18th Century German Chinoiserie Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

A Very Large Rare Meissen Porcelain 3 Piece Clock & Candelabra Garniture Set
A Very Large Rare Meissen Porcelain 3 Piece Clock & Candelabra Garniture Set

A Very Large Rare Meissen Porcelain 3 Piece Clock & Candelabra Garniture Set

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

A Very Large and Rare German Ormolu Mounted Meissen Porcelain Three Piece Clock & Candelabra

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Antique 1760s German Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Amazing Art Nouveau Design Solid Brass Table or Mantel Clock Germany
Amazing Art Nouveau Design Solid Brass Table or Mantel Clock Germany

Amazing Art Nouveau Design Solid Brass Table or Mantel Clock Germany

Located in Munich, DE

Rare and highly decorative Art Nouveau design table clock or mantel clock. Designed ca. 1900

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Vintage 1950s German Art Nouveau Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Brass Zodiac Wall, Table or Mantel Clock, Germany, 1960s
Mid-Century Brass Zodiac Wall, Table or Mantel Clock, Germany, 1960s

Mid-Century Brass Zodiac Wall, Table or Mantel Clock, Germany, 1960s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A beautiful heavy Mid-Century Modern brass desk clock with a brass clocks face. Executed in the

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mason & Sullivan West German Oak Pillar & Scroll Shelf Mantel Clock 31"
Mason & Sullivan West German Oak Pillar & Scroll Shelf Mantel Clock 31"

Mason & Sullivan West German Oak Pillar & Scroll Shelf Mantel Clock 31"

Located in Dayton, OH

Mid to late 20th century Mason & Sullivan pillar and scroll style, chiming, key wound mantel

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20th Century American Federal Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Glass

Mauthe Art Deco Walnut Mantel Clock
Mauthe Art Deco Walnut Mantel Clock

Mauthe Art Deco Walnut Mantel Clock

Located in Queens, NY

German Art Deco walnut mantel clock with round chrome clock rim and numbers (with MAUTHE metal

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20th Century German Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

Small jugendstil mantel clock by Junghans Darmstadt
Small jugendstil mantel clock by Junghans Darmstadt

Small jugendstil mantel clock by Junghans Darmstadt

By Junghans Uhren GmbH

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Small jugendstil mantel clock by Junghans Darmstadt in excellent original condition.

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Antique Early 1900s German Jugendstil Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Tin

Meissen Mantel Table Clock Bronze Porcelain Autumn Fall Kaendler, circa 1745
Meissen Mantel Table Clock Bronze Porcelain Autumn Fall Kaendler, circa 1745

Meissen Mantel Table Clock Bronze Porcelain Autumn Fall Kaendler, circa 1745

By Johann Joachim Kaendler

Located in Vienna, AT

Meissen gorgeous rococo mantel / table clock made of gilded / gilt bronze, excellently decorated

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Antique 1740s German Rococo Porcelain

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel

Antique German Lenzkirch Mantel Clock
Antique German Lenzkirch Mantel Clock

Antique German Lenzkirch Mantel Clock

Located in Sarasota, FL

This Antique Lenzkirch German mantel clock made of walnut burled wood case has a scroll finial to

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Antique 1890s German Early Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

German Zeppelin Mantel Clock, circa 1929
German Zeppelin Mantel Clock, circa 1929

German Zeppelin Mantel Clock, circa 1929

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

A very large and impressive 8-day mantel clock with ornate polished marquetry detailing

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20th Century German Mantel Clocks

Materials

Fruitwood

19thc Century German Winterhalder and Hofmeier Oak Cased Mantel Clock
19thc Century German Winterhalder and Hofmeier Oak Cased Mantel Clock

19thc Century German Winterhalder and Hofmeier Oak Cased Mantel Clock

Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB

A late 19th to early 20th century oak cased mantel clock by Winterhalder and Hofmeier. The clock

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Antique Early 1900s German Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

German Mahogany Ting Tang Striking Mantel Clock by W&H
German Mahogany Ting Tang Striking Mantel Clock by W&H

German Mahogany Ting Tang Striking Mantel Clock by W&H

By Winterhalder and Hofmeier

Located in Macclesfield, GB

A very good quality late Victorian figured mahogany lancet top mantel clock with boxwood stringing

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Antique Late 19th Century German Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Mahogany, Boxwood

German Rosewood Ting Tang Striking Mantel Clock by Winterhalder & Hofmeier
German Rosewood Ting Tang Striking Mantel Clock by Winterhalder & Hofmeier

German Rosewood Ting Tang Striking Mantel Clock by Winterhalder & Hofmeier

By Winterhalder and Hofmeier

Located in Macclesfield, GB

A very good quality German figured rosewood lancet shaped mantel clock with boxwood stringing and

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Antique Late 19th Century German Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Boxwood, Rosewood

Walnut Cased Mantel Clock
Walnut Cased Mantel Clock

Walnut Cased Mantel Clock

Unavailable|$1,365

Walnut Cased Mantel Clock

Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB

A late 19th-early 20th century walnut cased mantel clock. The clock has an eight day movement

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Antique Early 1900s German Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Victorian Lenzkirch Mantel Clock
Victorian Lenzkirch Mantel Clock

Victorian Lenzkirch Mantel Clock

Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB

A late 19th century Victorian walnut cased mantel clock by Lenzkirch of Germany. The clock has

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Antique 1890s German Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

German Louis XVI Inspired Mantel Clock Signed "Franze Leuwer Bremen", circa 1890
German Louis XVI Inspired Mantel Clock Signed "Franze Leuwer Bremen", circa 1890

German Louis XVI Inspired Mantel Clock Signed "Franze Leuwer Bremen", circa 1890

By Franze Leuwer Bremen

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very attractive German Louis XVI inspired high quality mantel clock signed "Franze Leuwer Bremen

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Antique 19th Century German Second Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble

Art Nouveau Brass Mantel Clock
Art Nouveau Brass Mantel Clock

Art Nouveau Brass Mantel Clock

Located in Norwich, Norfolk

Art Nouveau brass cased mantel clock. The case standing on a sloping plinth with three glass panels

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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

20th Century Mantel Clock Boulle Type
20th Century Mantel Clock Boulle Type

20th Century Mantel Clock Boulle Type

Located in Liverpool, GB

Mantel clock type Boulle, replica Over a half-meter high mantel clock type Boulle - a decorative

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Late 20th Century German Mantel Clocks

Materials

Metal

Red Chinoiserie Napoleon Hat Mantel Clock
Red Chinoiserie Napoleon Hat Mantel Clock

Red Chinoiserie Napoleon Hat Mantel Clock

Located in Buckinghamshire, GB

A George V period mantel clock, having a dome top case, a red ground with raised oriental style

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Early 20th Century German Mantel Clocks

Art Nouveau Brass Cased Mantel Clock
Art Nouveau Brass Cased Mantel Clock

Art Nouveau Brass Cased Mantel Clock

Located in Norwich, Norfolk

Art Nouveau brass cased mantel clock. The case standing on a sloping plinth with three glass panels

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Vintage 1910s German Art Nouveau Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Black Forest German Clock
Black Forest German Clock

Black Forest German Clock

Unavailable|$6,750

Black Forest German Clock

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Black Forest German clock, circa 1870 Carved in Switzerland.

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Antique Late 19th Century German Mantel Clocks

Materials

Wood

Electric oak mantel clock by Matthias Hipp
Electric oak mantel clock by Matthias Hipp

Electric oak mantel clock by Matthias Hipp

Located in HAARLEM, NL

An exceptional rare and important early electric oak finely wood carved mantel clock from MATTHIAS

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Antique Mid-19th Century German Mantel Clocks

Materials

Oak

Tiffany & Co. Oak Case Mantel Clock, circa 1900
Tiffany & Co. Oak Case Mantel Clock, circa 1900

Tiffany & Co. Oak Case Mantel Clock, circa 1900

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Bronx, NY

This early 20th century Tiffany & Co. mantel clock is designed in a decorative solid dark oak case

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Antique 1890s German Black Forest Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

German Art Deco Mantle Clock
German Art Deco Mantle Clock

German Art Deco Mantle Clock

Located in Harrisburg, PA

This wonderful clock has the most beautiful patterned wood veneered front. What makes this clock so

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

George II Style Mahogany Mantel or Bracket Clock
George II Style Mahogany Mantel or Bracket Clock

George II Style Mahogany Mantel or Bracket Clock

Located in Woodbury, CT

Made in Germany, in the English tradition and style. Brass bracket feet, finials, grill work on the

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Antique Late 19th Century German George II Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Striking K.P.M. Signed Porcelain Mantel Clock, circa 1880
Striking K.P.M. Signed Porcelain Mantel Clock, circa 1880

Striking K.P.M. Signed Porcelain Mantel Clock, circa 1880

By K.P.M. Berlin

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Striking K.P.M. signed porcelain mantel clock with matching base, the cupido on top with the globe

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Antique 19th Century German Belle Époque Mantel Clocks

Materials

Porcelain

German Art Deco Geometric Clock & Candlestick Set in Chrome & Oak.
German Art Deco Geometric Clock & Candlestick Set in Chrome & Oak.

German Art Deco Geometric Clock & Candlestick Set in Chrome & Oak.

Located in Port Hope, ON

This German Art Deco mechanical clock and candlestick three-piece set was probably made for the

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Metal, Chrome

A German 'Art Deco' bronze and marble clock by Junghans
A German 'Art Deco' bronze and marble clock by Junghans

A German 'Art Deco' bronze and marble clock by Junghans

By Junghans Uhren GmbH

Located in HAARLEM, NL

The Egyptian inspired patinated bronzes are of a very fine quality. The bronzes are mounted on a Sienna, well figured and polished marble rectangular case. The eight day movement is...

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20th Century German Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

20th Century German Ferris Wheel Novelty Automaton Brass Carriage Clock
20th Century German Ferris Wheel Novelty Automaton Brass Carriage Clock

20th Century German Ferris Wheel Novelty Automaton Brass Carriage Clock

Located in London, Nottinghill

An early 20th century carriage clock with ferris wheel automaton. Having a white Roman dial with

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Early 20th Century European Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

1960s Schmid Modernist Clock
1960s Schmid Modernist Clock

1960s Schmid Modernist Clock

By Schmid

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fire Gilt German Clock. A 387 Rare Stunning 1960's Schmid Modernist 8 Days Shelf Mantel with key.

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Mantel Clocks

Night Clock with Alarm
Night Clock with Alarm

Night Clock with Alarm

Unavailable|$14,870

Night Clock with Alarm

By David Roentgen

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Case: Oak, mahogany veneered, trapezoid - shaped, rectangular base, four turned brass feet, hinged lid, glazed front. Dial: silvered, aperture for turned brass feet, hinfged lid, gl...

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Antique 18th Century German Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Big Ben Brass Skeleton Clock
Big Ben Brass Skeleton Clock

Big Ben Brass Skeleton Clock

Located in Paradise Point, Queensland

Big ben brass skeleton clock in a glass dome, chimes on hours, the glass dome measures: 20 x 30cm

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1990s German Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Mahogany Sedan Clock, circa 1850
Mahogany Sedan Clock, circa 1850

Mahogany Sedan Clock, circa 1850

By Aubert & Klaftenberger

Located in Norwich, Norfolk

premises in Regent Street, London from 1839-1885 and were known for the quality of their clocks listing

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Antique 1850s German Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Oak Westminster Chime bracket Clock
Oak Westminster Chime bracket Clock

Oak Westminster Chime bracket Clock

Located in Beaconsfield, GB

A substantial oak Edwardian Bracket clock, dating to the early 20th century. It has a bell top with

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20th Century German Edwardian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Antique Junghans Rare Night Beamer Projector Clock
Antique Junghans Rare Night Beamer Projector Clock

Antique Junghans Rare Night Beamer Projector Clock

Located in London, GB

An original antique projector clock by Junghans, made circa 1890. This ingenious and rare item used

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Antique 1890s German Victorian Mantel Clocks

Antique Elephant Swinging Clock by Junghans
Antique Elephant Swinging Clock by Junghans

Antique Elephant Swinging Clock by Junghans

Located in London, Nottinghill

This timepiece is in good working order and ticking well. Please study the photos carefully as form part of the description.

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Antique Early 1900s German Mantel Clocks

Materials

Spelter

Victorian Walnut Cased Lenzkirch Mantel Clock
Victorian Walnut Cased Lenzkirch Mantel Clock

Victorian Walnut Cased Lenzkirch Mantel Clock

By Lenzkirch

Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB

A late 19th century Victorian walnut cased Lenzkirch bracket style clock. The clock has gilt

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Antique 19th Century German Clocks

Materials

Walnut

Charming Small KPM Porcelain Pendulette, circa 1850
Charming Small KPM Porcelain Pendulette, circa 1850

Charming Small KPM Porcelain Pendulette, circa 1850

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A charming small mid-19th century KPM Porcelain pendulette, picturing charming gentleman standing on the rock, all mounted on the separate porcelain Rococo style basement. The time p...

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Antique 19th Century German Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Porcelain

Light Oak Edwardian Mantel Clock
Light Oak Edwardian Mantel Clock

Light Oak Edwardian Mantel Clock

Located in Buckinghamshire, GB

A small solid oak cased mantel clock, having an arch top case, 4 inch diameter painted dial. It has

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Early 20th Century German More Furniture and Collectibles

German Mantel Clock by Jacobus Mayr
German Mantel Clock by Jacobus Mayr

German Mantel Clock by Jacobus Mayr

Located in New Orleans, LA

This elegant Southern German table clock boasts a stately silhouette that would be a splendid

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Clocks

Antique German Württemberg Mantel Clock, c.1890
Antique German Württemberg Mantel Clock, c.1890

Antique German Württemberg Mantel Clock, c.1890

Located in Worcester, GB

Antique German Württemberg Mantel Clock, c.1890 A late 19th century German mantel clock

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Antique Late 19th Century German Mantel Clocks

Materials

Pine

Art Deco Mantel Clock
Art Deco Mantel Clock

Art Deco Mantel Clock

By Kienzle Clocks

Located in Vienna, AT

Original condition, perfect working Softwood covered with nutveneer attributed to Kienzel

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Nutwood, Softwood

Vintage Elgin Welby Mahogany Humpback Mantel Clock Franz Hermle Germany
Vintage Elgin Welby Mahogany Humpback Mantel Clock Franz Hermle Germany

Vintage Elgin Welby Mahogany Humpback Mantel Clock Franz Hermle Germany

By Welby Clock Co., Elgin Clocks

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage mahogany humpback chiming mantel clock by Welby (a division of Elgin) with Franz Hermle Two

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Late 20th Century Mantel Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

German Art Deco Mantel Clock
German Art Deco Mantel Clock

German Art Deco Mantel Clock

Located in Chicago, IL

An incredible early 20th century German Art Deco olive burl wood mantel clock with a chic

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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Olive

1920s Art-Deco Kienzle Porcelain Wall Clock, Germany
1920s Art-Deco Kienzle Porcelain Wall Clock, Germany

1920s Art-Deco Kienzle Porcelain Wall Clock, Germany

By Kienzle Clocks

Located in Praha, CZ

- Germany clock from 1920 Kienzle - the clock is mechanical and is wound with the included key

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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Metal

Porcelain Mantel Clock, Meissen, Germany, 18th Century
Porcelain Mantel Clock, Meissen, Germany, 18th Century

Porcelain Mantel Clock, Meissen, Germany, 18th Century

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Madrid, ES

clock is placed, with Roman numerals for the hours and in Arabic numerals (every five) for the minutes

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Antique 18th Century German Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Porcelain

Mantel Clock by Gustav Becker, Germany, circa 1930
Mantel Clock by Gustav Becker, Germany, circa 1930

Mantel Clock by Gustav Becker, Germany, circa 1930

Located in Chorzów, PL

Mantel clock by Gustav Becker, Germany, circa 1930. Very good condition. Dimensions: height

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Vintage 1930s German Other Mantel Clocks

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Bronze and Black Clock by Kienzle, circa 1935, Germany
Art Deco Bronze and Black Clock by Kienzle, circa 1935, Germany

Art Deco Bronze and Black Clock by Kienzle, circa 1935, Germany

By Kienzle Clocks

Located in Devon, England

Superbly stylish is this wonderful Art Deco 8 day clock by Kienzel. Beautiful rose colored glass

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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Clock. Porcelain, metal, glass. Lenzkirch, Germany, late 19th century.
Clock. Porcelain, metal, glass. Lenzkirch, Germany, late 19th century.

Clock. Porcelain, metal, glass. Lenzkirch, Germany, late 19th century.

By Lenzkirch

Located in Madrid, ES

Clock. Porcelain, metal, glass. Lenzkirch, Germany, late 19th century. Has damage, figure arm

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Antique Late 19th Century German Neoclassical Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

Metal, Other

Bauhaus Mantel Clock
Bauhaus Mantel Clock

Bauhaus Mantel Clock

Located in New York, NY

wooden clock pizazz! The clock runs using the original movement which winds in the back, but needs

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Antique 1830s German Bauhaus Mantel Clocks

Materials

Cherry

Art Deco Mantel Clock with Two Vases, Germany, 20-30s
Art Deco Mantel Clock with Two Vases, Germany, 20-30s

Art Deco Mantel Clock with Two Vases, Germany, 20-30s

Located in Chorzów, PL

An antique Art Deco clock from the beginning of the 20th century. Marble base. Dimensions

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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble

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German Mantel Clock For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal German mantel clock for your home. A German mantel clock — often made from metal, wood and brass — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect German mantel clock — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each German mantel clock bearing Art Deco, mid-century modern or Rococo hallmarks is very popular. A well-made German mantel clock has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Junghans Uhren GmbH, Kienzle Clocks and Meissen Porcelain are consistently popular.

How Much is a German Mantel Clock?

The average selling price for a German mantel clock at 1stDibs is $2,138, while they’re typically $210 on the low end and $98,500 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Mantel-clocks for You

Personal time-telling devices may have migrated from our pockets to our wrists and finally onto our phones, but despite the convenience of a handheld digital timekeeper, nothing can beat well-made vintage, new and antique mantel clocks.

Invented by clockmakers in France and popularized in the 18th and 19th centuries, these practical yet ornate pieces were typically displayed on top of fireplaces or desks. While the most common mantel clocks were created in the traditional tambour style, which features a wide base that flares into an upright drum- or camelback-shaped case, modern clockmakers and furniture designers have experimented with their own ideas for these decorative objects over the years, introducing different forms and working with unconventional materials. A collection of whimsical, monochromatic handmade mantel clocks crafted by Dutch designer Kiki van Eijk, called Floating Frames, for example, features minimalist frames of anodized wire and ceramic clockfaces.

When shopping for an antique, vintage or new mantel clock, don’t be afraid to branch out. Wood mantel clocks of any era will bring a classic, elegant allure to the shelving in your living room or the bookcase in your bedroom, while Empire-style mantel clocks will comparatively boast eye-catching gilt bronze and pronounced sculptural attributes. Some Art Deco mantel clocks will feature an integration of marble or glass and will likely be marked by the decorative embellishments associated with that particular furniture style.

There’s just something about cool clocks, right? Spend your time with an extraordinary collection of mantel clocks on 1stDibs today.

Questions About German Mantel Clock
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To wind an Ansonia mantel clock, first insert the key into the center winding point, usually found on the back. Then, turn the key clockwise until the winder no longer turns. Repeat the process in the right winding point to set the quarter-hour charm and the left winding point to set the hour strike. You'll find a range of Ansonia clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To fix the chime on a mantel clock, take it to an experienced clock repair shop. A professional will have the knowledge and tools necessary to diagnose the problem with the chimes and make the necessary repairs. You'll find a range of mantel clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    How you adjust a French mantel clock depends on its design. In many antique clocks, there is a winding slot that says R for Retard on one side and A for Advance on the other. If you wish to make the clock faster, you turn the key toward the R. To slow down the clock, turn the key in the opposite direction toward the A. Find a large collection of French mantel clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To identify an old mantel clock, look for the name of the company or artisan. They are often stamped or engraved on either the clock’s face or the backplate of the movement. Sometimes they will be on a piece of paper on the back or bottom of the clock. Shop a variety of mantel clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To date a Seth Thomas mantel clock, examine the gears inside. If the movement is wood, the production date of the clock is somewhere between 1817 and 1830. Clocks made after 1881 may feature an ink code date stamp on the case back or bottom. A licensed appraiser can provide assistance with determining the exact manufacturing year. Shop a variety of expertly vetted Seth Thomas mantel clocks on 1stDibs.