$14,290
H 9.85 in W 6.3 in D 5.12 in
Striking George IV Eight-Day Rosewood Pagoda Library Clock by French, London
By Santiago James Moore French
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
This lovely small library clock has a spring-driven eight-day twin chain-fusee movement with going and striking trains.
Brass
A Very Small Satinwood Library Clock by Sir John Bennett
By John Bennett
Located in Amersham, GB
A charming miniature library timepiece in a very attractive satinwood case.
Brass, Steel
Fine Quality French Gilt and Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock
Located in New York, NY
A fine quality gilt and patinated bronze library clock surmounted on a white oblong base. Having a gilt bronze eagle finial in full relief above a circular clock face with Arabic num...
Marble, Bronze
Mahogany Library Fusee Bracket Clock by Norman, Pimlico
Located in Norwich, GB
Library bracket clock by Norman, Pimlico Finely figured mahogany case with ebony mouldings standing on a stepped moulded plinth and resting on pad feet with bevelled glass viewi...
Mahogany
Gilt Bronze French Empire Clock Depicting An Allegory of a Library
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A rare model of a French Empire clock in gilded bronze called The Library, featuring a boy and a girl dressed in classical attire diligently studying in a library, both are sitting o...
Bronze
Regency Walnut Library Bracket Clock, Haley & Milner, London
Located in Norwich, GB
Walnut Library Bracket Clock, Haley & Milner, London Finely figured walnut 5 glass case with moulded plinth and standing on pad feet with bevelled glass throughout.
Walnut
$13,616
H 13.5 in W 9 in D 7.25 in
Mahogany English Double Fusee Library Bracket Clock, Thomas & Son, London
Located in Norwich, GB
Mahogany Library Bracket Clock by M.Thomas & Son, London Finely figured Five glass mahogany case with moulded plinth and standing on brass bracket feet with Bevelled glass throug...
Mahogany
$4,234Sale Price|20% Off
H 20.48 in W 9.06 in D 4.73 in
French gilt bronze Louis XIV figured antique clock with library design
Located in Milano, IT
At the heart of this masterpiece lies the clock, housed within a square case that is a true triumph of bronze craftsmanship.
Bronze
19th Century Mahogany Bracket Clock
Located in Bradenton, FL
This R. Cave bracket clock offers both timeless style and mechanical excellence--an exceptional addition to any mantel, library, or antique clock collection.
Mahogany
French Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
Two scholars are seated upon the base both studying books in front of the ‘library’ below the clock dial. The two boys are studying diligently without regard to time both are wearing...
Ormolu
Gothic Bronze and Brass Mantel Clock
Located in Amersham, GB
Made in the 1830’s this clock case is of an attractive two tone design, in the gothic revival tradition There is an example of a similar clock in the metropolitan museum of art in N...
Brass, Bronze
$1,250
H 22.25 in W 12.75 in D 6.25 in
Antique L Marti et Cie Reuge Marble Slate Bronze Mantel Clock Garniture Set 1889
By L. Marti et Cie
Located in Dayton, OH
A perfect set that will display nicely along any mantel, office, library or parlor setting. Dimensions: Clock - 12.75" x 6.25" x 22.25" / Vase - 5" x 4.5" x 11.5" (Width x Depth x...
Marble, Slate, Bronze
A Single Fusee Library Timepiece by Phillips Brothers
Located in Amersham, GB
A fine single fusee timepiece dating from the beginning of Queen Victoria’s reign Circa 1840. The eight day movement with anchor escapement with a suspended pendulum bob with top adj...
Brass, Steel
1940's American Paint Decorated Grandmother's/Pencil Clock
By Colonial Furniture Company
Located in Morristown, NJ
Colonial Manufacturing Company made grandfather clocks, library and living room furniture, and spinet desks Dimensions: 71.5"h x 10.5"w x 7.5"d Condition: Good/fair, some paint los...
Wood, Paint
Carved Dolphyn Marine Barometer by Salom of London
Located in Norwell, MA
Exceptional nautical library clock and barometer. This item has an awesome carved dolphyns in sea grass supporting the clock and barometer.
Wood
$51,710
H 20.87 in Dm 9.45 in
English Tripod Table Regulator Clock by Thomas Cole, Retailed by Hunt & Roskell
By Thomas Cole (Clockmaker)
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
Described by Hawkins in 'Thomas Cole & Victorian Clockmaking' as “the first English table regulator for a gentleman’s library table,” Cole’s strut clock underwent over eight iter...
Brass, Bronze, Steel
$125
H 11 in W 8.75 in D 1 in
Sotheby's Art at Auction, the Art Market in Review 1993-94 by Sotheby's, 1st Ed
By Sotheby's
Located in valatie, NY
Seeger Collection (Picasso, 88 items), Little collection of American Folk Art, Moller Collection of English furniture and clocks, court library HSH Joachim Prince zu Furstenberg.
Paper
Small Rosewood Library Clock Signed J Bennett, Norwich
Located in Kent, GB
Small rosewood library clock signed J Bennett, Norwich. Single train fusee movement with a chain drive.
Small rosewood library clock signed J Bennett, Norwich.
Located in Kent, GB
Single train fusee movement with a chain drive. The movement is held in place with two right-angled brackets and the pendulum is fitted with a locking bridge and knurled screw, which...
Period French Empire Clock Called 'The Library'
By Claude Galle
Located in Vancouver, BC
A fine and rare French Empire clock in gilded bronze. Two boys dressed in classical attire are diligently studying in a library, both are sitting in front of a clock which is integra...
Enamel, Brass, Steel, Bronze
French 'Empire' library mantel clock
Located in HAARLEM, NL
A charming Library Empire mantel clock. The Cupido reading the book is a very desirable subject.
Bronze
Unavailable
H 12.6 in W 11.42 in D 5.52 in
Very Popular, Untouched Library Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock So Called "La Lisse"
By Justin Vulliamy
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very popular, untouched library Empire ormolu mantel clock so-called "La Lisseuse" made for the English market, circa 1820.
Marble, Bronze
Unavailable
H 16.93 in W 7.88 in D 5.52 in
Rare Empire Library Pendule, Reading Child, in the Style of Claude Galle
By Claude Galle
Located in Ulestraten, Limburg
Exceptional beautiful rare French, ''Library'' in the style of Claude Galle (1759-1816).
Bronze
A Dim Library with a Grandfather Clock, Arm Chair and Table
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Portrait of a dark room with a clock, chair and table.
Victorian Walnut Timepiece Library Clock
Located in London, GB
A beautiful English early Victorian 8-day walnut timepiece library clock. The clockmaker is C. Medlock, 29 New Street, Dorset Square, London.
Walnut
19th Century ormolu and black marble library clock
Located in London, GB
An early 19th century Regency period ormolu and black marble library clock, having drumhead clock face sitting on scrolled rosette decoration, raised on black marble base with applie...
Marble, Ormolu
Copper Bound Library Clock
Located in Culver City, CA
Simple face
Copper
A Very Fine Regency Library Clock
Located in Amersham, GB
All our clocks come with a two year guarantee.
Brass, Steel
Antique French Empire Ormolu Striking Library Clock
Located in London, GB
Clocks featuring libraries were popular during this period.
Steel, Ormolu
Sold
H 14.97 in W 11.82 in D 7.09 in
Substantial 19th C. Ebonised Eight Day Library Table Clock by Moreland Chester
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
This impressive library clock has an exceptionally large six-pillar, spring-driven eight-day twin chain-fusee movement with going and striking trains with repetition.
Brass
Sold
H 79 in W 56 in D 14.5 in
Colonial MFG Co Vintage Pine Breakfront Butler Secretary Desk China Cabinet
By Colonial Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Manufacturer of hall or ""Grandfather"" clocks, library and living room furniture in solid mahogany, and spinet desks in Mission, Colonial Revival, and oriental lacquered styles.
Glass, Pine
Miniature Mahogany Library Clock, Thornhill, London
By Peerless, Thornhill
Located in Norwich, GB
Miniature mahogany library clock, Thornhill, London Miniature mahogany library clock standing on a stepped plinth with pad feet.
Mahogany
Sold
H 15.75 in W 11.82 in D 5.12 in
19th Century English Black Slate/ Marble Mantel Clock by James Moore French
By Santiago James Moore French
Located in Madrid, ES
A 19th century black marble library / mantel clock with marks by Irish clockmaker James Moore French (sometimes known as "Santiago") French was an active member of the royally sancti...
Slate, Brass
Sold
H 14.25 in W 8.25 in D 6.5 in
Bow Front Champlevé Enamel, Ormolu and Onyx Four Glass Library Regulator
By Samuel Marti
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A very chic antique French library four glass crystal regulator with Champlevé enamel decoration and bow front glass, circa 1890.
Onyx, Enamel, Ormolu
French Louis XV Style Library Clock, circa 1880
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A Louis XV style French marble library clock, circa 1870-1890 of the finest quality.
Marble
Sold
H 8.75 in W 6 in D 5.5 in
Early 19th Century Rosewood Library Clock by James McCabe, London, circa 1825
By James McCabe
Located in Dublin, IE
English Library Clock by James McCabe,London, circa 1825.
Rosewood
Burr Walnut Four Glass Library Timepiece Bracket Clock
Located in Buckinghamshire, GB
It has a very fine eight day fusee movement with a holdfast to secure the pendulum during transportation. This clock would have been made for a gentleman's library and is just a time...
Regency Table Clock
By William Wilson
Located in Edenbridge, Kent
A very small and attractive late Regency rosewood cased library table clock, by William Wilson, Strand, London, circa 1840.
Rosewood
Period Hälsingland Secretary with Clock
Located in Sheffield, MA
Rare secretary from Hälsingland, Sweden, circa 1820, with integral clock. On the right side of the library top, the original Swedish clock is installed with the pendulum and weights ...
Brass
Early 19th Century Antique Swedish Clock Secretary
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Early 19th century Swedish clock secretary in two sections with an arched top centre cornice and built-in Mora clock; the upper library section has four shelves on either side of the...
$484,500Sale Price|35% Off
H 36 in W 71 in D 27 in
Louis XV Style Ormolu-Mounted & Marquetry Commode - François Linke Leon Messagé
By François Linke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French Louis XV style ormolu-mounted and end-cut floral and fruit marquetry two-drawer serpentine-shaped bombé commode by François Linke (1855-1946), Index number 720, the mounts d...
Ormolu
19th Century French Boulle Longcase Clock
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality late 19th Century French boulle inlaid longcase clock, having wonderful scrolling gilded ormolu mounts, an ebonised case with tortoiseshell brass inlaid panels, T...
Brass
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
$14,887Sale Price|25% Off
H 36 in W 59.25 in D 22.25 in
French Louis XV Style Bombé Fruitwood Marquetry & Ormolu Mounted Commode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French Louis XV Style bois satiné, Fruitwood - Ormolu Mounted Two-Drawer Bombé Commode with mottled marble top. The bowed front and sides with floral marquetry and floral ormolu ha...
Marble, Bronze
$659,991 / set
H 38.39 in W 83.47 in D 31.11 in
Antique Rare Fine Pair of French Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Mounted Commodes
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique fine French rare pair of early 20th century mahogany, fruitwood marquetry and gilt bronze mounted commodes In the Louis XVI Style, after the original model of the commode com...
Bronze, Other
$22,000
H 104.5 in W 21.5 in D 10.25 in
Antique Georgian Long Case Grandfather Clock Higgs & Evans London Spanish Market
By Robert and Peter Higgs of London
Located in Portland, OR
A fabulous investment quality antique George III Flame mahogany & gilt bronze eight day movement tall case grandfather clock, by Robert & Peter Higgs & David Evans, made for the Span...
Brass, Bronze, Ormolu
$340,408
H 17.33 in W 36.62 in D 23.23 in
Exceptional Very Large Ormolu and Silvered Bronze Jardinière by Christofle
By Christofle
Located in London, GB
Exceptional very large ormolu and silvered bronze jardinière by Christofle French, 19th Century Height 44cm, width 93cm, depth 59cm This superb jardinière centrepiece was crafted by...
Silver Plate, Bronze, Ormolu
$20,250
H 20.5 in W 26 in D 6 in
Exceptional French Tiffany & Co Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock with Marble Base
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Milford, NH
An exceptional French gilt bronze mantel clock marketed by Tiffany & Co, with classical cast gilt figures of a boy and girl reading on each side of the clock, a central raised panel ...
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
$18,450
H 20.5 in W 22 in D 16.25 in
Large Empire Style Gilt-Bronze and Cut-Glass 'Grande Coupe' Urn Centerpiece
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Large and Impressive French Empire Revival Style Gilt-Bronze and Cut-Glass 'Grande Coupe' Figural Urn Centerpiece, in the manner of Baccarat, the mounts in the manner of and after ...
Bronze
Very Large French Louis XV Style Ormolu Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
Very large French Louis XV style ormolu mantel clock French, circa 1880 Measures: Height 98cm, width 50cm, depth 27cm This fine 19th century clock is unusually large, standing a...
Ormolu, Bronze
The Royal Boulle Marquetry Commode By Blake
By Robert Blake
Located in New Orleans, LA
This monumental Boulle commode was crafted by Robert Blake, one of the finest and most important English cabinetmakers of his time. It is modeled after the legendary pair of commodes...
Bronze, Ormolu
$93,845
H 36.62 in W 70.48 in D 27.17 in
Antique French Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted Commode after Benneman
Located in London, GB
Antique French Louis XVI style ormolu-mounted commode after Benneman French, Early 20th Century Height 93cm, width 179cm, depth 69cm This outstanding commode à vanteaux is after a ...
Marble, Ormolu
$14,500
H 5.75 in W 9 in D 5.5 in
Meissen Porcelain Figural Group of Musician Lovers on Sofa, After J.J. Kandler
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
A 19th C. Meissen Porcelain Figural Group of Musician Lovers seated on a Sofa with a Pug Dog, After J.J. Kandler. The piece depicts a man and a woman seated on an ornate sofa, each ...
Porcelain
$251,902
H 35.83 in W 61.42 in D 25.6 in
A Magnificent Rococo Style Commode After Johann Melchoir Kambli
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Magnificent Rococo Style Gilt-Bronze, Bois Satiné and Mahogany Commode. By Rosel, Brussels, After The Celebrated Model By Johann Melchoir Kambli. Of curvaceous bombé form surmoun...
Marble, Ormolu
Gilt-Bronze Mounted Parquetry Commode, France, 1880
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Magnificent Gilt-Bronze Mounted Parquetry Commode, After Antoine Gaudreaux's 'Commode Médallier'. The serpentine Vert Maurin marble top above a conforming case set with two cupbo...
Marble, Ormolu
Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze and Malachite Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
Neoclassical style gilt bronze and malachite mantel clock French, late 19th Century Measures: Height 47cm, width 19cm, depth 19cm This wonderful Louis XVI style mantel clock is ...
Malachite, Ormolu
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.
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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.
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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.