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Imperial Italian Louis XV Style Mantel Clock
Imperial Italian Louis XV Style Mantel Clock

Imperial Italian Louis XV Style Mantel Clock

By Imperial Clock Company

Located in Augusta, GA

Imperial mantle clock Made in Italy circa 1970s Made of brass and vibrant blue enamel Original key included Beautiful details

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Vintage 1970s Italian Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Late 19th Century, Vienna Porcelain Mantel Clock
Late 19th Century, Vienna Porcelain Mantel Clock

Late 19th Century, Vienna Porcelain Mantel Clock

By Imperial Vienna Porcelain

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality late 19th century Vienna porcelain mantel clock, having hand-painted classical figures and cherubs.

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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Porcelain

Early 20th Century Imperial Franz Hormel Brevettato Figural Mantle Clock, Made i
Early 20th Century Imperial Franz Hormel Brevettato Figural Mantle Clock, Made i

Early 20th Century Imperial Franz Hormel Brevettato Figural Mantle Clock, Made i

Located in Birmingham, AL

… Description A stunning Renaissance style gilt bronze & marble clock having a lyre form case centered with patinated metal a cherub head each bearing a rope clad with a garland swag...

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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Brass

Bronze Clock "Eagle, Lev Tolstoy", Switzerland By Tsar Imperial
Bronze Clock "Eagle, Lev Tolstoy", Switzerland By Tsar Imperial

Bronze Clock "Eagle, Lev Tolstoy", Switzerland By Tsar Imperial

Located in Rīga, LV

Bronze clock with marble "Eagle, Lev Tolstoy", Tsar Imperial, Switzerland, beg. of 21st Century Additional Information: Materials: Bronze, gilding, marble, mother of pearl Vinta...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Continental Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Clock, signed Imperial
Continental Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Clock, signed Imperial

Continental Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Clock, signed Imperial

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Ormolu, Vert Antique marble and patinated Bronze clock, signed Imperial. The clock is raised on six Ormolu foliate topie feet below the Vert Antique marble base with an Ormolu laurel...

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20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Very Fine Charles X Imperial Porphyry Lyre Clock
Very Fine Charles X Imperial Porphyry Lyre Clock

Very Fine Charles X Imperial Porphyry Lyre Clock

Located in New York, NY

An important Charles X imperial porphyry lyre clock. Crafted from red porphyry and ormolu.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Porphyry, Bronze

Italian imperial Louis XVI watch triptych 1970s
Italian imperial Louis XVI watch triptych 1970s

Italian imperial Louis XVI watch triptych 1970s

By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.

Located in Cantù, IT

Italian imperial Louis XVI watch triptych 1970s

Category

20th Century Italian Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Napoleonic Gilt Bronze and Marble Obelisk Clock
Napoleonic Gilt Bronze and Marble Obelisk Clock

Napoleonic Gilt Bronze and Marble Obelisk Clock

Located in New York, NY

A Louis XVI style gilt bronze and marble obelisk clock with Napoleonic Military theme. Three crisply cast French Imperial Eagles adorn the clock and refer to the figure of an eagle o...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French Bronze Mantel Clock Set with Candelabras, 1820-1830
French Bronze Mantel Clock Set with Candelabras, 1820-1830

French Bronze Mantel Clock Set with Candelabras, 1820-1830

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

The rich iconography includes a collapsed column, a warrior’s helmet, a horse’s head, and a finely cast bas-relief depicting triumphal trumpets framed by laurel wreaths, all symbols ...

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Antique 1820s French Charles X Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Napoleon Empire Egyptian theme mantel clock with musical movement
Napoleon Empire Egyptian theme mantel clock with musical movement

Napoleon Empire Egyptian theme mantel clock with musical movement

Located in London, GB

The stepped rectangular base has a fine and unusual scene in high relief of Napoleon and soldiers among the Egyptian Pyramids, flanked on either side by Imperial Eagles. The clock st...

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Antique 1810s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Very Large Ormolu Marble Regulator Calendar Mantle Clock Barbedienne
Very Large Ormolu Marble Regulator Calendar Mantle Clock Barbedienne

Very Large Ormolu Marble Regulator Calendar Mantle Clock Barbedienne

By Louis-Constant Sevin, Ferdinand Barbedienne

Located in London, GB

Adorning the case are finely cast ormolu mounts, featuring classical masks, ornate foliate scrolls, and flaming urns, all contributing to the object’s mythological and imperial aesth...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Griotte Marble, Enamel, Ormolu

Large Louis XVI Period (18th Century) French Marble & Dore Bronze Portico Clock
Large Louis XVI Period (18th Century) French Marble & Dore Bronze Portico Clock

Large Louis XVI Period (18th Century) French Marble & Dore Bronze Portico Clock

Located in New York, NY

There is a sense of French imperial power imbued within this clock, as the figure that stands atop the circular face looks to be a triumphant soldier, dressed in Roman gladiator atti...

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Massive Chinese Ormolu High Relief Gilt Bronze Automaton Musical Clock
Massive Chinese Ormolu High Relief Gilt Bronze Automaton Musical Clock

Massive Chinese Ormolu High Relief Gilt Bronze Automaton Musical Clock

Located in Danville, CA

Christie’s Hong Kong 2008, Magnificent Clocks for the Imperial Chinese Court from the Nezu Museum 3.

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20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Magnificent Clocks for Chinese Imperial Court from the Nezu Museum, Christie's
Magnificent Clocks for Chinese Imperial Court from the Nezu Museum, Christie's

Magnificent Clocks for Chinese Imperial Court from the Nezu Museum, Christie's

Located in valatie, NY

Magnificent Clocks for the Chinese Imperial Court from the Nezu Museum Christie's, Hong Kong, May 2008. 159pp. 1st Ed softcover. 14 lots profusely illustrated in color.

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21st Century and Contemporary Books

Materials

Paper

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Italian Mantle Clock
Italian Mantle Clock

Italian Mantle Clock

Unavailable

H 23 in W 13 in D 6 in

Italian Mantle Clock

By Imperial Clock Company

Located in Blacksburg, VA

Mark within casting on interior wall reads “Made in Italy.” Attributed to Imperial Clock Company.

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20th Century Italian Clocks

Grand French Gilt and Patinated Bronze Mantle Clock on a Marble Imperial Base
Grand French Gilt and Patinated Bronze Mantle Clock on a Marble Imperial Base

Grand French Gilt and Patinated Bronze Mantle Clock on a Marble Imperial Base

Located in London, GB

A rare French gilt and patinated bronze mantle clock with on top a statue of Neptune, on a rouge imperial marble base, circa 1860s (1880).

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble

Mantel Clock 18th Century Louis XV
Mantel Clock 18th Century Louis XV

Mantel Clock 18th Century Louis XV

Unavailable

H 22.05 in W 14.57 in D 5.52 in

Mantel Clock 18th Century Louis XV

Located in Warsaw, PL

The overall effect is one of grandeur and sophistication, reminiscent of the imperial palaces of Europe. This clock would make a stunning addition to any grand residence, serving as ...

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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble

19th Century Swedish Grandfather Style Clock, Sometimes Known as a Mora Clock
19th Century Swedish Grandfather Style Clock, Sometimes Known as a Mora Clock

19th Century Swedish Grandfather Style Clock, Sometimes Known as a Mora Clock

Located in Atlanta, GA

The head is topped by a peak calling to mind the feather holders on Imperial Roman helmets . The clock rests on an accolade shaped base.

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Clocks

Materials

Wood

Grand Parquet Regulator Clock in Empire Style Mahogany -1X55
Grand Parquet Regulator Clock in Empire Style Mahogany -1X55

Grand Parquet Regulator Clock in Empire Style Mahogany -1X55

Located in Bordeaux, FR

Dating back to around 1880, this stunning piece features an abundance of gilt and sculpted bronze ornamentation, including Egyptian-inspired caryatids, rosette motifs, cherubs frolic...

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Antique 1880s French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Continental Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Clock
Continental Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Clock

Continental Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Clock

Sold

H 28.25 in W 14 in D 9.75 in

Continental Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A very handsome and decorative continental turn of the century ormolu, Vert antique marble, and patinated bronze clock signed Imperial. The clock is raised on six ormolu foliate topi...

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20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Italian Imperial Mantel Clock and Candelabra
Antique Italian Imperial Mantel Clock and Candelabra

Antique Italian Imperial Mantel Clock and Candelabra

Located in London, GB

The clock is called an Imperial Clock and the movement is by “Franz Hermle”.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble

Antique Imperial Russian Peter Carl Faberge Silver Gilt Diamond 8 Day Clock 1900
Antique Imperial Russian Peter Carl Faberge Silver Gilt Diamond 8 Day Clock 1900

Antique Imperial Russian Peter Carl Faberge Silver Gilt Diamond 8 Day Clock 1900

By Fabergé

Located in Portland, OR

Important antique Russian Imperial Faberge silver gilt chalcedony (black onyx) diamond miniature desk clock, by workmaster Feodor Afanassiev (1870-1927), the clock circa 1900.

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Early 20th Century Russian Baltic Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Silver, Enamel

Silver and Imperial Yellow Guilloche Enamel Quarter Repeater by D. Fresard
Silver and Imperial Yellow Guilloche Enamel Quarter Repeater by D. Fresard

Silver and Imperial Yellow Guilloche Enamel Quarter Repeater by D. Fresard

Located in London, GB

A beautiful silver and imperial yellow guilloche enamel with black border quarter repeating miniature carriage clock.

Category

20th Century Swiss Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Agate, Silver, Enamel

Chinese Imperial Cloisonne Clock
Chinese Imperial Cloisonne Clock

Chinese Imperial Cloisonne Clock

Sold

H 11 in W 6.5 in D 3.5 in

Chinese Imperial Cloisonne Clock

Located in Sarasota, FL

A Chinese imperial cloisonne and gold wash clock on carved wood stand

Category

20th Century Chinese Clocks

Exceptional Empire Period Bronze Ewer Attributed to Claude Galle
Exceptional Empire Period Bronze Ewer Attributed to Claude Galle

Exceptional Empire Period Bronze Ewer Attributed to Claude Galle

By Claude Galle

Located in Antibes, FR

He received numerous imperial orders for lights, clocks boxes and vases for the palace of Saint-Cloud, the Trianons, the Tuileries, Compiegne and Rambouillet.

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Antique Early 1800s French Empire Vases

Materials

Bronze

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Imperial Clocks For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of imperial clocks available for sale. Each of these unique imperial clocks was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and stone. Imperial clocks have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Imperial clocks are generally popular furniture pieces, but Empire, Louis XVI and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Imperial clocks have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Argentor of Vienna, C. Detouche and Claude Galle are consistently popular.

How Much are Imperial Clocks?

Prices for imperial clocks can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, imperial clocks begin at $45 and can go as high as $547,306, while the average can fetch as much as $11,500.

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.