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Mystery Briggs Rotary Conical Pendulum Glass Dome Flying Ball Clock
Mystery Briggs Rotary Conical Pendulum Glass Dome Flying Ball Clock

Mystery Briggs Rotary Conical Pendulum Glass Dome Flying Ball Clock

Located in Danville, CA

Mystery Briggs Rotary glass dome flying ball clock. We are presenting an excellent "Briggs Rotary

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Late 20th Century American Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Rare Art Deco Marble & Onyx Mantle Clock w. Bronze Dog & Cat, Ball Playing Theme
Rare Art Deco Marble & Onyx Mantle Clock w. Bronze Dog & Cat, Ball Playing Theme

Rare Art Deco Marble & Onyx Mantle Clock w. Bronze Dog & Cat, Ball Playing Theme

By Japy Frères

Located in Lisse, NL

Very rare, perfectly running and sculptural, French Art Deco marble pendulum clock. Movement: Japy

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Brass, Bronze, Metal

Large Mystery 8 DAY Fusee Chain English Congreve Rolling Ball Clock
Large Mystery 8 DAY Fusee Chain English Congreve Rolling Ball Clock

Large Mystery 8 DAY Fusee Chain English Congreve Rolling Ball Clock

Located in Danville, CA

Mystery 8 DAY Fusee Chain English Congreve Rolling Ball Clock Here is a beautiful mystery

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Late 20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

French Style Conical Pendulum Rotary Flying Ball Fusee Noiseless Skeleton Clock
French Style Conical Pendulum Rotary Flying Ball Fusee Noiseless Skeleton Clock

French Style Conical Pendulum Rotary Flying Ball Fusee Noiseless Skeleton Clock

Located in Danville, CA

French Style Conical Pendulum Rotary Flying Ball Fusee Moon Dial Skeleton Clock Offered for sale

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Late 20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

French Style Flying Ball Pendulum Annular Porcelain Dial Fusee Skeleton Clock
French Style Flying Ball Pendulum Annular Porcelain Dial Fusee Skeleton Clock

French Style Flying Ball Pendulum Annular Porcelain Dial Fusee Skeleton Clock

Located in Danville, CA

French Style Flying Ball Pendulum Annular Porcelain Dial Fusee Skeleton Clock Here we are offering

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Late 20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

24K Gold Plated Miniature 8 Day English William Congreve Rolling Ball Clock
24K Gold Plated Miniature 8 Day English William Congreve Rolling Ball Clock

24K Gold Plated Miniature 8 Day English William Congreve Rolling Ball Clock

Located in Danville, CA

24K Mini English William Congreve Rolling Ball Clock with Front Door & Storage Here is a

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Late 20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Daum Art Glass Butterfly Crystal Ball Decorative Object, France
Daum Art Glass Butterfly Crystal Ball Decorative Object, France

Daum Art Glass Butterfly Crystal Ball Decorative Object, France

By Daum

Located in Rijssen, NL

Luxury at its finest, high-end glass ball with a butterfly and clock by Daum, France. A delicate

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Vintage 1970s French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

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Extremely Large Edwardian 8 Day / 200 Hour Ball Clock with Roman Numerals
Extremely Large Edwardian 8 Day / 200 Hour Ball Clock with Roman Numerals

Extremely Large Edwardian 8 Day / 200 Hour Ball Clock with Roman Numerals

Located in London, GB

A very rare and extremely large Edwardian Ball / bullseye clock. Having an 8 day / 200 hour

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Vintage 1910s British Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Glass Ball Clock
Glass Ball Clock

Glass Ball Clock

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H 4.5 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in

Glass Ball Clock

Located in New York, NY

Striking turn of the century large size French diamante glass ball clock with deep red and clear

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Antique 19th Century French Clocks

Glass Ball Clock
Glass Ball Clock

Glass Ball Clock

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H 4 in W 3 in D 3 in

Glass Ball Clock

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful European diamante glass ball clock with small clear paste stones set into a bronze case

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Antique 19th Century European Clocks

Charming 19th Century Glass Ball Clock, New Haven
Charming 19th Century Glass Ball Clock, New Haven

Charming 19th Century Glass Ball Clock, New Haven

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H 3.75 in W 2.85 in D 2.85 in

Charming 19th Century Glass Ball Clock, New Haven

Located in Doylestown, PA

This is a beautiful American-made jeweled ball clock. In working condition, though missing its

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Antique Late 19th Century North American American Classical Table Clocks...

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Brass

Giant Brass and Glass World Time Ball Desk Clock
Giant Brass and Glass World Time Ball Desk Clock

Giant Brass and Glass World Time Ball Desk Clock

By Elgin Clocks

Located in London, GB

Elgin National Watch Company, Illinois, USA, early 20th century A Fine giant ball desk clock in

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Early 20th Century American Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Ball Watch Co. Pendulum Clock
Ball Watch Co. Pendulum Clock

Ball Watch Co. Pendulum Clock

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H 24 in W 16 in D 5 in

Ball Watch Co. Pendulum Clock

Located in Culver City, CA

Ball Watch Co. wood case pendulum clock manufactured by Seth Thomas, Cleveland. Ohio.

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Early 20th Century Clocks

Materials

Wood, Glass

Vintage Tiffany & Co 8 day Glass and Brass Ball Clock
Vintage Tiffany & Co 8 day Glass and Brass Ball Clock

Vintage Tiffany & Co 8 day Glass and Brass Ball Clock

Located in Palm Springs, CA

An elegantly designed ball Clock, retailed by Tiffany & Co in the 1980's I believe. It has a high

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Late 20th Century Clocks

Materials

Brass

Congreve Rolling Ball Clock
Congreve Rolling Ball Clock

Congreve Rolling Ball Clock

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H 17.88 in W 14.75 in D 9.63 in

Congreve Rolling Ball Clock

Located in New Orleans, LA

. Congreve was not a clockmaker by trade, but today his name is inextricably linked to the rolling ball clock

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20th Century English Other Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Giant Brass and Glass Antonio Barbarni Ball Desk Clock
Giant Brass and Glass Antonio Barbarni Ball Desk Clock

Giant Brass and Glass Antonio Barbarni Ball Desk Clock

Located in London, GB

Waltham, Massachusetts, USA, Early 20th century. A fine giant ball desk clock in brass and glass

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Early 20th Century Italian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Antique French Congreve Rolling Ball Skeleton Clock 19thC
Antique French Congreve Rolling Ball Skeleton Clock 19thC

Antique French Congreve Rolling Ball Skeleton Clock 19thC

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique French Congreve Rolling Ball Skeleton Clock 19thC Measures- 16''H x 12.5''W x 11.75''D

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Antique 19th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Travel Clock
Travel Clock

Travel Clock

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H 4 in W 4 in D 3.75 in

Travel Clock

Located in New York, NY

Glass ball-shaped clock with green and clear crystal stones as numbers and surrounding face. In

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Antique 19th Century French Clocks

Unusual Art Deco Sterling Silver "Ball" Shaped Clock With Pendulum
Unusual Art Deco Sterling Silver "Ball" Shaped Clock With Pendulum

Unusual Art Deco Sterling Silver "Ball" Shaped Clock With Pendulum

By Cooper, Pegler & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Unusual, Art Deco, sterling silver, "ball" shaped clock on pedestal base, Chester, England, 1927

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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Art Deco 8-Day Sterling Silver Swivel Table Clock on Ball-Footed Stand
Rare Art Deco 8-Day Sterling Silver Swivel Table Clock on Ball-Footed Stand

Rare Art Deco 8-Day Sterling Silver Swivel Table Clock on Ball-Footed Stand

By Boaler & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Rare, Art Deco, 8-day, sterling silver swivel table clock on ball-footed stand, Birmingham, England

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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mystery Briggs Rotary Conical Pendulum Glass Dome Flying Ball Clock
Mystery Briggs Rotary Conical Pendulum Glass Dome Flying Ball Clock

Mystery Briggs Rotary Conical Pendulum Glass Dome Flying Ball Clock

Located in Danville, CA

Mystery Briggs Rotary glass dome flying ball clock. We are presenting an excellent "Briggs

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Vintage 1970s American Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Maitland Smith Mahogany Curio Golf Ball Display Wall Cabinet Case German Clock
Maitland Smith Mahogany Curio Golf Ball Display Wall Cabinet Case German Clock

Maitland Smith Mahogany Curio Golf Ball Display Wall Cabinet Case German Clock

By Maitland Smith

Located in Dayton, OH

A rare Maitland Smith curio cabinet. Made from naturally distressed mahogany with glass front

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Late 20th Century British Colonial Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Fine Ralph Lauren Brass & Glass Ball Shaped Desk Clock w/Box & Stand Swiss Made
Fine Ralph Lauren Brass & Glass Ball Shaped Desk Clock w/Box & Stand Swiss Made

Fine Ralph Lauren Brass & Glass Ball Shaped Desk Clock w/Box & Stand Swiss Made

By Ralph Lauren

Located in San Diego, CA

Fine Ralph Lauren brass and glass ball shaped desk clock. The clock works and keeps accurate time

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Late 20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century French Gilded Ball Clock with Guilloche Enamel, circa 1910
Early 20th Century French Gilded Ball Clock with Guilloche Enamel, circa 1910

Early 20th Century French Gilded Ball Clock with Guilloche Enamel, circa 1910

Located in London, GB

. The piece is in excellent condition. Height of actual clock 2 3/4” add 1/4 “ for winder D 2 1/4”.

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Early 20th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Enamel

Art Deco Sterling Silver Eight-Day Table Clock on Ball Feet
Art Deco Sterling Silver Eight-Day Table Clock on Ball Feet

Art Deco Sterling Silver Eight-Day Table Clock on Ball Feet

By A.L. Davenport Ltd.

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco, sterling silver, eight-day table clock on ball feet, Birmingham, England, 1928, A.L

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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Glass Ball Clock
Glass Ball Clock

Glass Ball Clock

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H 2.76 in Dm 3.15 in

Glass Ball Clock

Located in London, GB

French Glass Ball Clock with Blue Paste Surround c.1930

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20th Century French Clocks

Large Glass Ball Clock
Large Glass Ball Clock

Large Glass Ball Clock

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H 3.25 in Dm 3.5 in

Large Glass Ball Clock

Located in London, GB

Large glass ball clock with green and clear paste surround, early 20th C, swiss movement

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20th Century Clocks

Large Glass Ball Clock/Paperweight
Large Glass Ball Clock/Paperweight

Large Glass Ball Clock/Paperweight

Located in London, GB

Large glass 'ball' clock/paperweight with brilliant green and clear paste surround, the face

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Early 20th Century French Clocks

Large Glass Ball Clock with Turquoise Surround

Large Glass Ball Clock with Turquoise Surround

Located in London, GB

Large Glass Ball Clock with Paste and Turquoise Surround. The white enamel face is enamelled with

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Antique 19th Century French Clocks

Materials

Glass

Large Glass Ball Clock by Tiffany New York
Large Glass Ball Clock by Tiffany New York

Large Glass Ball Clock by Tiffany New York

Located in London, GB

Large Glass Ball Clock. The polished steel face of the clock is signed Tiffany, New York. the

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20th Century Clocks

Materials

Brass

Giant Ball Clock
Giant Ball Clock

Giant Ball Clock

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H 14 in Dm 8 in

Giant Ball Clock

Located in New York, NY

This stunning, giant ball clock was custom made probably around the 1940's. The largest example

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20th Century American Clocks

Materials

Brass

Asprey & Co: 'Ball' clock / Paperweight.

Asprey & Co: 'Ball' clock / Paperweight.

Located in London, GB

A stylish miniature desk ‘ball’ clock/paperweight, unusually the day, date, month and very rare

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Vintage 1930s British Clocks

Materials

Glass

French Mantel clock
French Mantel clock

French Mantel clock

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H 14.5 in W 9.5 in D 6.5 in

French Mantel clock

By Ball, Black & Company

Located in Bronx, NY

An extraordinary French style gilt bronze and glass mantel clock, circa late 19th century. It

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20th Century French Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Ball Clock by Leroy of Paris
Ball Clock by Leroy of Paris

Ball Clock by Leroy of Paris

Located in London, GB

Ball clock with red and clear paste surround and coloured numerals, by Le Roy of Paris, c1920

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Early 20th Century French Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Large Ball clock with paste surround c.1900
Large Ball clock with paste surround c.1900

Large Ball clock with paste surround c.1900

Located in London, GB

Large Ball clock with paste surround, French movement, c1900.

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20th Century French Clocks

Materials

Glass

Rare French Ball Clock on Eagle Theme Holder
Rare French Ball Clock on Eagle Theme Holder

Rare French Ball Clock on Eagle Theme Holder

Located in New York, NY

We sell many of these Ball clock or paperweight clocks as they are sometimes referred to. This on

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Early 20th Century French Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Rare French Ball Clock on Nautical Theme Holder
Rare French Ball Clock on Nautical Theme Holder

Rare French Ball Clock on Nautical Theme Holder

Located in New York, NY

We sell many of these Ball clock or paperweight clocks as they are sometimes referred to. This on

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Early 20th Century French Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Assorted Collection of Antique Ball Clocks
Assorted Collection of Antique Ball Clocks

Assorted Collection of Antique Ball Clocks

Located in New York, NY

A fabulous and rare collection of early 20th century ball clocks. The largest being 5" in diameter.

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Early 20th Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Glass

Swiss Erotic Hand-Painted, Steel and Glass Ball Clock/Paperweight by Helvetia
Swiss Erotic Hand-Painted, Steel and Glass Ball Clock/Paperweight by Helvetia

Swiss Erotic Hand-Painted, Steel and Glass Ball Clock/Paperweight by Helvetia

Located in Port Hope, ON

This amusing Swiss 1930s erotic glass ball/paperweight features a male and female on swings. The

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Steel

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Late 19th Century Sèvres Style Parcel-Gilt Porcelain Jardinière
Late 19th Century Sèvres Style Parcel-Gilt Porcelain Jardinière

Late 19th Century Sèvres Style Parcel-Gilt Porcelain Jardinière

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Long Island City, NY

A late 19th century Sèvres style parcel-gilt porcelain jardinière Finely painted with numerous colored flowers with green and gold trim, gilt ram heads on either side. In late ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Planters, Cachepots and Ja...

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Porcelain

Large English Style Cathedral Crown Escapement Fusee Striking Skeleton Clock
Large English Style Cathedral Crown Escapement Fusee Striking Skeleton Clock

Large English Style Cathedral Crown Escapement Fusee Striking Skeleton Clock

Located in Danville, CA

Large English Style Cathedral Crown Escapement Fusee Striking Skeleton Clock Here is a very nice looking English style Cathedral form skeleton clock. It sits on a black base and pro...

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Late 20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Georges Beal at Verlys Large and Rare Art Deco Pendant Chandelier, 1920
Georges Beal at Verlys Large and Rare Art Deco Pendant Chandelier, 1920

Georges Beal at Verlys Large and Rare Art Deco Pendant Chandelier, 1920

By Verlys Glass

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

This stunning French Art Deco pendant chandelier was designed by Georges Béal and produced by VERLYS in Les Andelys, France, during the 1920s. The chandelier features the iconic "Les...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Large Early Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Model of a Prancing Horse, TL Tested
Large Early Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Model of a Prancing Horse, TL Tested

Large Early Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Model of a Prancing Horse, TL Tested

Located in Austin, TX

A magnificent and large early Tang dynasty (618-906 AD) model of a prancing or dancing horse, circa 7th century. The majestic animal is caught mid-motion, one leg raised, head grace...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Turquoise Sèvres Porcelain 'Jeweled' Clock Set
Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Turquoise Sèvres Porcelain 'Jeweled' Clock Set

Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Turquoise Sèvres Porcelain 'Jeweled' Clock Set

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Long Island City, NY

Late 19th century gilt bronze and turquoise Sèvres porcelain 'Jeweled' three-piece clock set The clock surmounted by a covered urn, the clock case flanked by lion masks, en suite ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Vintage Chinese Jade Gemstone Bonsai Tree Sculpture, Cloisonné Planter
Vintage Chinese Jade Gemstone Bonsai Tree Sculpture, Cloisonné Planter

Vintage Chinese Jade Gemstone Bonsai Tree Sculpture, Cloisonné Planter

$4,092Sale Price|20% Off

H 25.6 in W 23.63 in D 14.97 in

Vintage Chinese Jade Gemstone Bonsai Tree Sculpture, Cloisonné Planter

Located in Berlin, DE

Vintage Chinese Gemstone Bonsai Tree Sculpture, Cloisonné Planter Offered for sale is a Vintage Chinese Jade and other semi-precious stones Bonsai tree in a gilded planter. The tree ...

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Vintage 1960s Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass, Copper

Daum Nancy Art Nouveau Vase
Daum Nancy Art Nouveau Vase

Daum Nancy Art Nouveau Vase

$1,153

H 5.28 in Dm 2.37 in

Daum Nancy Art Nouveau Vase

By Daum

Located in NANTES, FR

Art Nouveau vase circa 1900. Grisaille landscape decoration on an opalescent acid-etched background. Note a small chip on the neck the size of a needle head. Height: 13.4 cm Base dia...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Glass

French Style Wrought Iron Greenhouse with Door and Windows in White Color
French Style Wrought Iron Greenhouse with Door and Windows in White Color

French Style Wrought Iron Greenhouse with Door and Windows in White Color

Located in Marbella, ES

French style wrought iron greenhouse with doors and windows that open outwards in white color. Ready for glass panels to be installed.

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2010s French Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron

Antique Skeleton Clock, France, circa 1900
Antique Skeleton Clock, France, circa 1900

Antique Skeleton Clock, France, circa 1900

$6,600

H 20 in W 13.1 in D 8.1 in

Antique Skeleton Clock, France, circa 1900

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Antique skeleton clock, France, circa 1900.

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Antique Early 1900s Wall Clocks

Materials

Marble, Brass

Daum & Ranc French Art Deco Eagle Table Lamp, 1915
Daum & Ranc French Art Deco Eagle Table Lamp, 1915

Daum & Ranc French Art Deco Eagle Table Lamp, 1915

$11,000

H 14.18 in W 8.67 in D 4.14 in

Daum & Ranc French Art Deco Eagle Table Lamp, 1915

By Daum, Charles Ranc

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Art Deco table lamp by Daum (Nancy) and CharlesRanc, France, circa 1915. Classy & genuine glass shade by Daum hung at its solid bronze eagle base by Charles Ranc. Height : 14....

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Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Museum Court Empire Armchair circa 1830, Mahogany
Museum Court Empire Armchair circa 1830, Mahogany

Museum Court Empire Armchair circa 1830, Mahogany

$7,239Sale Price|20% Off

H 38.19 in W 24.81 in D 28.35 in

Museum Court Empire Armchair circa 1830, Mahogany

Located in Berlin, DE

Museum court Empire armchair circa 1830, mahogany Solid mahogany body. Empire beginning of the 19th century. Armrests, curved volute-shaped, ending in carved dolphins. Rectangular b...

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Antique Early 19th Century German Empire Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Daum Nancy Enameled and Etched Orchid Landscape Glass Vase
Daum Nancy Enameled and Etched Orchid Landscape Glass Vase

Daum Nancy Enameled and Etched Orchid Landscape Glass Vase

By Daum

Located in New York, NY

This French Art Nouveau enameled and etched glass vase by Daum Nancy is a bright scene is dominated by two planes of mottled glass, golden yellow on top of deep purple, which togethe...

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Large Chinese Hardstone Flower Tree Model in a Cloisonné Enamel Pot
Large Chinese Hardstone Flower Tree Model in a Cloisonné Enamel Pot

Large Chinese Hardstone Flower Tree Model in a Cloisonné Enamel Pot

Located in London, GB

Large Chinese hardstone flower tree model in a cloisonné enamel pot Chinese, 20th Century Height 44cm, width 35cm, depth 21cm This impressive flower tree model, crafted from an ass...

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20th Century Chinese Models and Miniatures

Materials

Stone, Agate, Quartz, Metal, Enamel

Black Forest Walnut Bear Umbrella Stand
Black Forest Walnut Bear Umbrella Stand

Black Forest Walnut Bear Umbrella Stand

$18,000

H 41 in W 20 in D 22.5 in

Black Forest Walnut Bear Umbrella Stand

Located in Queens, NY

Rustic Black Forest (19th Century) walnut carved bear umbrella stand holding leaf shaped dish

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Antique 19th Century German Black Forest Umbrella Stands

Materials

Walnut

A Gilded Age Conservatory Swan
A Gilded Age Conservatory Swan

A Gilded Age Conservatory Swan

$16,500

H 40 in W 45 in D 26 in

A Gilded Age Conservatory Swan

Located in Greenwich, CT

A majestic paddling swan with exquisitely carved features from spirited head, vigilant eyes and curved neck to webbed feet and showy tail. The raised wings with intricate profuse fea...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pine

English Majolica Swan & Fishs Pitcher, circa 1890
English Majolica Swan & Fishs Pitcher, circa 1890

English Majolica Swan & Fishs Pitcher, circa 1890

Located in Austin, TX

Unusual English Majolica Swan & Fishs Pitcher, circa 1890. The handle of the pitcher is a swan and the pitcher is decorated with fishs Height / 8.8 inches.

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

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Glass Ball Clock For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal glass ball clock for your home. Frequently made of glass, metal and brass, every glass ball clock was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the glass ball clock you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right glass ball clock, those designed in Art Deco and Modern styles are of considerable interest. A.L. Davenport Ltd., Boaler & Co. and Cooper, Pegler & Co. each produced at least one beautiful glass ball clock that is worth considering.

How Much is a Glass Ball Clock?

Prices for a glass ball clock can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $950 and can go as high as $5,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,300.

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.

Questions About Glass Ball Clock
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A rolling ball clock works with an electric motor. Every five or 10 minutes, the top rail will deposit a ball onto the next rail to indicate what minute it is in multiples of five or 10. Every hour, the upper and middle rails reset and one ball is transferred to the bottom rail to indicate the hour. Shop a collection of vintage ball clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Although Sir William Congreve patented the design in 1808, Scottish clockmaker Robert Bryson seems to have invented the rolling ball clock. Examples of his work that predate Congreve's patent have been identified by modern-day historians. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of rolling ball clocks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The glass cover of a clock is often called the clock face. You may also see it referred to as the dome, crystal or lens. Don't confuse it with the dial, the part of the clock that displays the hour marker. Shop a wide variety of vintage and antique clocks on 1stDibs.