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Gothic Cathedral Clock

Second Empire Gothic Cathedral Clock and Garniture
Second Empire Gothic Cathedral Clock and Garniture

Second Empire Gothic Cathedral Clock and Garniture

By Pierre-François Feuchère

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A mid 19 century French Gilt Bronze Gothic style mantel clock and garniture which the French call " A la Cathedrale".

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Gothic Revival Bronze Cathedral Mantel Clock, 19th Century
Gothic Revival Bronze Cathedral Mantel Clock, 19th Century

Gothic Revival Bronze Cathedral Mantel Clock, 19th Century

By Charles Delaunay

Located in Lisbon, PT

This Gothic Revival mantel clock is a fine example of early 19th-century French decorative arts, attributed to Charles Delaunay (Delaunay Chauvau).

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Antique 19th Century French Biedermeier Mantel Clocks

Materials

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19th Century French Gilt Bronze Cathedral Mantel Clock, Gothic Design
19th Century French Gilt Bronze Cathedral Mantel Clock, Gothic Design

19th Century French Gilt Bronze Cathedral Mantel Clock, Gothic Design

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

Featuring intricate Gothic cathedral-inspired detailing, this clock boasts a radiant golden finish that enhances its elaborate patterns and architectural motifs.

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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

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Three Piece Alabaster Clock Garniture in the Form of a Neo-Gothic Cathedral

Three Piece Alabaster Clock Garniture in the Form of a Neo-Gothic Cathedral

Located in London, GB

The central clock is designed to resemble the shape of a neo-Gothic cathedral, with the vases representing towers either side of it.

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Antique 19th Century French Gothic Mantel Clocks

Materials

Alabaster, Ormolu

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French Restauration Gilt and Silvered Bronze Neo-Gothic Cathedral Clock
French Restauration Gilt and Silvered Bronze Neo-Gothic Cathedral Clock

French Restauration Gilt and Silvered Bronze Neo-Gothic Cathedral Clock

Located in Peyraud, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Exquisite early 19th century cathedral clock. The fine-gilded and silvered bronze case represents the west façade of a Gothic cathedral, with exquisite detail throughout the complete...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Restauration Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

Antique Wm Gilbert Gothic Mahogany Reverse Painted Mantel Steeple Clock
Antique Wm Gilbert Gothic Mahogany Reverse Painted Mantel Steeple Clock

Antique Wm Gilbert Gothic Mahogany Reverse Painted Mantel Steeple Clock

By Gilbert Clock Co

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique 19th century mahogany cathedral / steeple Gothic Revival mantel clock by William L Gilbert Clock Company, with Roman numeral face and reverse painted scene on the door that f...

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Antique 19th Century Gothic Mantel Clocks

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Antique Victorian Gothic Revival Cathedral Steeple Clock by E.N. Welch
Antique Victorian Gothic Revival Cathedral Steeple Clock by E.N. Welch

Antique Victorian Gothic Revival Cathedral Steeple Clock by E.N. Welch

Located in Forney, TX

A pristine American Victorian Gothic thirty hour E.N. Welch church cathedral steeple clock; retailed by Mrs.

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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

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A French Gothic revival three-piece 'Cathedral' clock set circa 1850
A French Gothic revival three-piece 'Cathedral' clock set circa 1850

A French Gothic revival three-piece 'Cathedral' clock set circa 1850

Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY

French, mid-19th century. Cathedral-form clocks are emblematic of the Gothic Revival period and remain highly sought after by collectors.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

19th Century English Burl Wood Cathedral Style Victorian Gothic Mantel Clock
19th Century English Burl Wood Cathedral Style Victorian Gothic Mantel Clock

19th Century English Burl Wood Cathedral Style Victorian Gothic Mantel Clock

Located in Madrid, ES

A 19th century English Victorian Gothic Revival mantel clock with dramatic architectural silhouette, reminiscent of a Gothic cathedral complete with spires, pinnacles, columns and po...

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Antique 19th Century English Gothic Revival Mantel Clocks

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French Silvered Gothic Cathedral Mantel or Table Clock, 19th Century
French Silvered Gothic Cathedral Mantel or Table Clock, 19th Century

French Silvered Gothic Cathedral Mantel or Table Clock, 19th Century

Located in Rome, IT

Silvered Gothic brass mantel clock, case having an architectural form with filigree, arches, finials and cluster columns, medieval stylization, clock inspired medieval cathedral, in ...

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Antique 19th Century French Gothic Revival Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Silver Plate

Gothic Cathedral Bracket Cuckoo Clock
Gothic Cathedral Bracket Cuckoo Clock

Gothic Cathedral Bracket Cuckoo Clock

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H 24 in W 15 in D 10 in

Gothic Cathedral Bracket Cuckoo Clock

By Johann Baptiste Beha

Located in Vancouver, BC

This is a VERY rare, antique (museum quality) Gothic cathedral bracket cuckoo clock, with a matching bracket 18"tall, for an overall height of 42".

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Antique 19th Century German Black Forest Clocks

Materials

Steel, Brass

Charles X Gothic Cathedral Bronze Mantel Clock, circa 1830
Charles X Gothic Cathedral Bronze Mantel Clock, circa 1830

Charles X Gothic Cathedral Bronze Mantel Clock, circa 1830

Located in New York, NY

Gold and silver plated French bronze clock with superb details. Silk suspension movement, needs cleaning.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

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Gothic Cathedral Clock For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the gothic cathedral clock you’re looking for. A gothic cathedral clock — often made from metal, bronze and glass — can elevate any home. Many designers have produced at least one well-made gothic cathedral clock over the years, but those crafted by Dagoty and Edouard Honoré are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Gothic Cathedral Clock?

Prices for a gothic cathedral clock start at $350 and top out at $48,500 with the average selling for $8,161.

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.

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