French Empire Bronze and Marble "Knight" Clock
Located in Astoria, NY
French Empire Bronze and Siena Marble "Knight" Clock, circa 1830, the standing figure in armor
Siena Marble, Bronze
$8,826
H 8.67 in W 6.7 in D 4.73 in
Antique Desk Clock by André Romain Guilmet, Knight Helmet, Circa 1860
By Andre Romain Guilmet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Fantastic desk clock made by the great novelty clockmaker and inventor Andre Romain Guilmet. This
Griotte Marble, Bronze
$2,400
H 18 in W 11 in D 4 in
Napoleon III Gilt Bronze Clock of a Victorious Crusader Knight in Battle
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A finely cast gilt bronze figurative clock showing knight crusader stranding on rocky terrain after
Bronze
Unavailable
H 25.99 in W 17.72 in D 6.7 in
19th Century Napoleon III Knight Clock In Bronze and Marble
Located in Marseille, FR
19th century Napoleon III clock representing a knight. In gilt bronze and marble. Dimensions
Bronze
19th Century French Renaissance Bronze Mantel Clock with Fleurs-de-Lys
Located in Dallas, TX
ornate Renaissance style, the tall clock features a knight in armor standing on top of a castle structure
Bronze
19th Century English Grandfather Clock in Knight, London
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century English grandfather clock, in Knight, London.
French 19th century garniture set, signed, "Jean J. Rennes."
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French 19th century garniture set, signed, "Jean J. Rennes." Clock has knight in armor with sword
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.
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