Rare Antique Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze Wall Cartel Clock with Griffin Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
This fine quality antique clock comes with a marvelous, winged, Gothic Griffin sculpture atop the cathedral-like roof and that is what immediately caught our attention.
Brass, Bronze
19th Century Rare Griffin Garniture de Cheminée with Five-Light Candelabra, 20in
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
The ensemble is distinguished by an exceptionally coherent decorative program centered on griffins and fantastical chimerical creatures. Sculptural griffin forms flank the body of th...
Bronze
19th Century Italian Empire Clock with Parcel-Gilt and Bronze Details
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautifully designed mantel (fireplace) clock with ornate bronze embellishments. Carved and gilded griffins flank the clock face.
Bronze
French Bronze / Marble Three Piece Clock Garniture Set
Located in Tarry Town, NY
French bronze & polish black marble with applied bronze trim three piece clock garniture set. The clock surmounted by an urn flanked & griffins.
Marble, Bronze
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H 87.75 in W 16 in D 11.25 in
French 19th Century Walnut Bonnet Top Grandfather Clock with Griffin Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A country French walnut grandfather clock from the 19th century, with brass Empire style griffin figures and 'chapeau de gendarme' top.
Brass
19th c. Italian Empire Clock with Parcel-Gilt and Bronze Details
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautifully designed mantle clock with ornate bronze embellishments. Carved and gilded griffins flank the clock face.
Sold
H 39.5 in W 27 in D 5 in
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Giltwood Cartel Clock by Henrik Beurling
By Henrik Beurling
Located in Essex, MA
Swedish neoclassical giltwood cartel clock with Gustavian Griffins. Impressive size. Original gilding.
Giltwood
French Figural Egyptian Revival Sphinx Bronze & Slate Mantle Clock 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
A French figural Egyptian Revival mantel clock offers cast bronze sphinx over slate and marble clock with flanking griffins, working condition, 20th century Measures- 16''H x 20''W ...
Slate, Bronze
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H 21.5 in W 12 in D 6 in
A Rare and Exquisite French Ormolu and Porcelain Clock, attributed to Deniere
By Maison Deniere
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
Of rectangular form, with porcelain and bronze columns painted with flowers and griffins, this clock would make a statement in any room.
Bronze, Ormolu
French Empire Bronze Mantle Clock and Pair Candlesticks
Located in Essex, MA
Bronze clock with finials on raised base. Associated candlesticks consisting of winged griffins on raised bases.
Bronze
Grecian Style Napoleonic Gilt Bronze and Marble Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
The circular face of the clock is contained within an archway, the lower corners of which are decorated with seated griffins.
Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
Sold
H 34.06 in W 25.2 in D 4.73 in
Large Wall Clock With Winged Griffins In Gilded Wood, Sweden, 19th Century
Located in RUEIL-MALMAISON, FR
Large Wall Clock With Winged Griffins In Gilded Wood, Sweden, 19th Century Spectacular 19th century wall clock combining ornamental richness and horological precision.
Metal, Gold Leaf
Antique Scottish Drumhead Longcase Grandfather Clock
Located in Antrim, GB
An antique Scottish Victorian burr walnut drum head drumhead Grandfather Longcase Clock in beautiful condition by “J Griffin,Glasgow “ This fabulous clock has a guaranteed eight...
Walnut
COMET Folk Art Clock
By Van Dusen Clockworks
Located in Dallas, TX
To find out more about these incredible art clocks, be sure to explore our other Van Dusen Clockwork pieces, exclusively available at Griffin Trading.
19th Century Swedish Giltwood Wall Clock
Located in London, GB
19th century Swedish giltwood wall-mounted clock with eight day movement and original gilding and decoration of griffins flanking the clock face.
Antique French Gilt Bronze Baroque Clock - Fully Restored and Working
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A large and highly decorative antique French Baroque drumhead clock, exquisitely cast in richly gilded bronze. The clock is raised upon a cushion-shaped base, beautifully modelled wi...
Bronze
$1,660
H 16.15 in W 9.06 in D 4.34 in
19th Century French Gilt Bronze Cathedral Mantel Clock, Gothic Design
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This stunning 19th-century French gilt bronze mantel clock is a true testament to craftsmanship and timeless design. Featuring intricate Gothic cathedral-inspired detailing, this clo...
Bronze
$8,526
H 28.94 in W 18.51 in D 11.42 in
Antique Ormolu Mounted Ebonised Gilt Bronze Chiming Mantel Clock 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A superb impressive ormolu mounted ebonised three train mantel clock, chiming on 8 bells with a gong, of large size Retailed by Green of Landport, circa 1880 in date. The caddy top ...
Brass, Ormolu
$13,710
H 28.35 in W 13.39 in D 5.12 in
Late 18th Century, French Louis XVI Neoclassical Ormolu Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
A very fine Louis XVI period ormolu striking cartel clock “aux guirlandes”, the movement signed on the white enamel by Gille L’Aine, Paris. Pierre II. Gille l’ainé (1723-1784) was th...
Bronze, Enamel
Fine quality antique 19th Century French ormolu mantle clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
Fine quality antique 19th Century French ormolu mantle clock, having a fine quality antique French Rococo style mantle clock, having a fantastic quality decorated case with ormolu de...
Ormolu
$2,298
H 10.24 in W 4.34 in D 1.58 in
Magnificent Quality Antique Ornate Gilded Brass Miniature Longcase Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
Magnificent quality antique Edwardian ornate gilded brass miniature longcase clock having a beautiful and quality ornate gilded brass case with a circular porcelain dial with origina...
Brass
$1,300Sale Price|44% Off
H 19.25 in W 15.25 in D 6 in
19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clock in Gilt Metal & Marble
Located in Astoria, NY
French Gilt Metal Mounted Rouge Griotte Marble and Black Slate Mercury Compensated Mantel Clock, late 19th century, the circular brass dial with open escapement, the movement strike ...
Griotte Marble, Slate, Metal, Brass
Louis XV Style Gilt Brass Mantel Clock, Late 19th Century
Located in Astoria, NY
Louis XV Style Gilt Brass Mantel Clock, late 19th century, case surmounted by a cherub seated by a clamshell, surrounded by seashells and dolphins and fishtails, the circular dial wi...
Brass, Enamel
$18,000
H 25.5 in W 20.5 in D 8 in
French Figural Cherub Gilt Bronze & Marble Candelabra Clock Set, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
French figural cherub gilt bronze and marble three piece clock set flanked by gilt bronze marble sphere six light candelabras, central clock flanked by figural griffons, lower foliag...
Marble, Bronze, Enamel
French Clock and Candleabrum Grand Scale Garniture Set
Located in Houston, TX
Bronze dore clock and Candleabrum are decorated with cherubs in a dark Patinated bronze. This grand and elaborate set is in lovely condition. The rococo design incorporates five c...
Bronze
$1,160Sale Price|20% Off
H 18.75 in W 10 in D 5.25 in
Seth Thomas Louis XIV Style Gilt Bronze Open Escapement Mantle Clock c1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Seth Thomas mantle clock, crafted circa 1900 in the opulent Louis XIV style. This timepiece is a fine example of American clockmaking from the turn of the 20th century, co...
Bronze
Elegant Patinated and Gilt Bronze Portico Clock Circa 1875
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An elegant neoclassical bronze portico clock. The patinated bronze with gilt bronze accents with round white porcelain dial. The four columns on each side with a plinth base at the...
Bronze
Antique French Gilt Bronze Architectural Clock by S. Marti
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An original antique 19th C French Renaissance revival cathedral architectural theme mantle clock in solid gilt ormolu bronze (or brass) by S. Marti (stamped H & F Paris). Clock ...
Brass, Bronze
Stunning quality antique Victorian ornate brass mantle clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
Stunning quality antique Victorian ornate brass mantle clock having a quality Victorian ornate brass mantle clock the clock itself having a chapter ring with enamel roman numeral car...
Brass
Tiffany & Co Champlevé and Bronze Clock Set with Candelabras
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co Blue Champlevé and Bronze Clock Set with matching Champlevé Candelabras Retailed by Tiffany & Co , New York. Stamped Tiffany & co on the internal clock mechanism Dat...
Enamel, Bronze
$2,850Sale Price|40% Off
H 17.5 in W 9.25 in D 5 in
French Restauration Period Patinated and Gilt Bronze Clock
Located in Montreal, QC
Restauation period gilt and patinated bronze clock.
Bronze
Carved Giltwood Chippendale Chinoiserie Mirror
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Norwood, NJ
Fine quality gilt and carved wood Chinese Chippendale beveled mirror. Chinoiserie style giltwood frame with central Ho Ho bird at top.
Mirror, Wood
Chic 'Méandre' Gilt Bronze Side Chair by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Undulating 'Méandre' gilt bronze finish side chair by Design Frères. Gilt bronze finish over steel frame. Natural linen upholstered cushion with contrasting piping. Chic and unders...
Steel
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 18 in W 7 in D 7 in
French Restauration Mantle Clock by Claude Galle, Bronze, 1825
By Claude Galle
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A French restauration period mantle clock having a large patinated bronze eagle with outstretched wings standing on a wreath on top of the clock. The stepped square patinated bronze...
Bronze
Art Deco Standing Ashtray with Illuminating Light
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Stunning Art Deco standing ash tray having blue glass. Polished nickel frame having three blue glass ash trays with covers.
$3,975 / set
H 27.56 in W 15.36 in D 10.04 in
20th Century Pair of Louis XVI Style Marble-Top, Bronze and Walnut Nightstands
Located in Miami, FL
Antique French Louis XVI style pair of nightstands topped with a white marble, fluted legs finished with golden bronze clogs. Two dovetailed small drawers with brass details.
Bronze
18th Century Italian Ebonized Inlaid Collectors Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
A glorious and magnificent 18th Century Italian collectors cabinet architecturally styled with pediment, columns and finials. This extremely fine cabinet features Florentine inlay de...
Wood, Ivory
$56,800
H 64.5 in W 41.75 in D 20.25 in
Antique German Biedermeier Secretaire, Cherrywood & Burlwood, 1820
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th Century, antique German Biedermeier tall secretaire with a writing flap made of hand crafted shellac polished, partly veneered Cherrywood and Burlwood, in good condition. The ...
Metal, Brass
French Art Nouveau Ceramic Planter or Vase circa 1910
Located in Miami, FL
Art Nouveau Ceramic Planter or Vase circa 1910 Spectacular jardinière or centerpiece with relief flowers and leaves on the two sides
Ceramic
$434,179 / set
H 157.49 in W 157.49 in D 157.49 in
18th Century Renaissance Palladio Dining Room Set in blackening wood of walnut
By Andrea Palladio
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Monumental and important Renaissance Palladio dining room set all in solid hand-carved walnut from a Palladian Palace in Vicenza of a Venetian patrician family. The back of the show...
Glass, Pine, Walnut
$7,200 / set
H 31.625 in W 43.75 in D 19.5 in
Pair of Antique French Painted Oak Louis XVI Style Greek Key Consoles, C. 1880
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in oak, circa 1880 in France, these painted demi-lune consoles are in the style of Louis XVI. Furniture from the reign of Louis XVI featured motifs of a Neoclassical natu...
Wood, Oak, Paint
Antique Asian Screens, Set of Six, Full Size
Located in Somis, CA
Set of 6 All original 19th century solid wood screens, made with traditional mortise-and-tenon joinery throughout. These antique Chinese screens feature the classic ice-crackle latti...
Wood
Large French Country Console Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Large French Country console table. This beautiful table has a natural top with a lightly distressed painted finish in soft sage green. The front apron of this piece has a beautifu...
Wood
Dutch Secretary Desk, Around 1800, Mahogany
Located in Belmont, MA
Dutch secretary desk, Netherlands, around 1800. This elegantly curved secretary desk has three spacious drawers in the lower part. The writing flap opens to a beautiful interior w...
Mahogany
Italian Art Deco Dining Table in Maple with Decoration, 1940s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Rare Art Deco table in a rationalist style, maple top with a central decoration, black lacquered wood base and on the sides. Extendible at the ends.
Maple
$2,879Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 31.5 in Dm 29.53 in
Nature Mood Chandelier 5 Arms Ocean Blue Murano Glass by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Venezia, Veneto
Swing 275 chandelier, 5 upwards lights, ocean blue Murano glass by Multiforme. The collection of Murano glass chandeliers Swing 275 is one of our collections that most differs from...
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
$389,460
H 30.5 in Dm 35.5 in
19th Century Grand Tour' Giltwood and Micromosaic Centre Table with Roman Scenes
Located in London, GB
A Grand Tour Centre Table The Top Attributed to Cesare Roccheggiani The carved gilt wood base in the manner of George Smith having four monopedia supports, each depicting leopards h...
Malachite
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.