Fine Unusual Bronze Girandole Mantel Clock
Located in Norwood, NJ
Unusual late 18th century patinated and gilt bronze girandole form clock. Two removable arms with different branch and leaf form motif, thistle and rose stems.
Crystal, Bronze
Odysseus and Theseus French Empire Mantle Clock by André Antoine Ravrio
Located in New Orleans, LA
André Antoine Ravrio (1759–1814), renowned for his lamps, girandoles, clocks and bronze mounts, was awarded a Silver Medal at the 1806 Exposition de l'Industrie in Paris.
Bronze
Elmer O. Stennes Weymouth MA Eglomise Girandole Banjo Clock
By Elmer O. Stennes
Located in Milford, NH
A beautiful example of a hand made girandole banjo clock by well known Weymouth, Massachusetts clockmaker Elmer O.
Brass
Pair Gilt Neo Classical Mirror Girandoles Eagle
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a pair of Neo Classical gilt wall displays surmounted by eagles One is a mirror and the other features a painted plaque Highly decorative pair bought from a dealer on...
Giltwood
Lemuel Curtis 8 Day Girandole Clock by Ted Burleigh Jr
Located in Milford, NH
Girandole clocks by Burleigh are highly sought after due to the quality and close attention to detail.
Mahogany
Girandole Clock by Foster Campos with Abrams Eglomise Painted Glass
Located in Milford, NH
This is a wonderful 20th century mahogany Girandole wall clock by Foster Campos, Pembroke, Massachusetts with gilt eagle finial, bezel, lower pediment and frames enclosing the revers...
Mahogany
Lemuel Curtis 8 Day Girandole Clock by Ted Burleigh Jr
Located in Milford, NH
Girandole and banjo clocks by Burleigh are highly sought after due to the quality and close attention to detail.
Schneider Mid Century Lead Crystal Girandole
Located in Southfield, MI
Wind up clock mechanism works. Set includes pair of staghorn style candlesticks.
Federal or Classical Style Gilt Girandole in Bridal Case, Stennes, MA
By Elmer O. Stennes
Located in Providence, RI
The reverse painting and the case itself are faithful classical renditions of the original. Period girandole clocks are extremely rare, and generally bring well over $100,000.
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.