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Antique American Bronze Bracket Clock
Antique American Bronze Bracket Clock

Antique American Bronze Bracket Clock

$3,200

H 10 in W 6.5 in D 5.5 in

Antique American Bronze Bracket Clock

Located in New Orleans, LA

day movement with hour and half hour chime. French paste jeweling and Mercury pendulum.

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Antique 19th Century Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Steel

19th Century Napoleon III Fire-Gilt Fireplace Clock
19th Century Napoleon III Fire-Gilt Fireplace Clock

19th Century Napoleon III Fire-Gilt Fireplace Clock

$3,160

H 15.75 in W 9.06 in D 7.88 in

19th Century Napoleon III Fire-Gilt Fireplace Clock

Located in Berlin, DE

sheet email with Arabic numerals. Brocothemia. Steel filled, formerly mercury pendulum. Half-hour rake

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Antique 19th Century American Napoleon III Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Bronze & Marble Three-Piece Mantel Set Clock Napoleon III
Antique French Bronze & Marble Three-Piece Mantel Set Clock Napoleon III

Antique French Bronze & Marble Three-Piece Mantel Set Clock Napoleon III

$2,010Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 18.51 in W 5.91 in D 14.97 in

Antique French Bronze & Marble Three-Piece Mantel Set Clock Napoleon III

Located in Labrit, Landes

pedestals. Mercury pendulum The French movement of the clock will be checked before shipping In good

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Brass

French Onyx and Champleve Four Glass Mantel Clock
French Onyx and Champleve Four Glass Mantel Clock

French Onyx and Champleve Four Glass Mantel Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

the hours and halves on a coiled gong. The mercury pendulum with conforming diamante decoration. C

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Antique 1880s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Onyx

Unusual French 24 Hour Four Glass Mantel Clock
Unusual French 24 Hour Four Glass Mantel Clock

Unusual French 24 Hour Four Glass Mantel Clock

By Japy Frères

Located in Norwich, GB

, original ‘blued’ steel Moonpoise hands and twin jar mock mercury pendulum. French eight day timepiece

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Vintage 1910s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble

French Oval Four Glass Mantel Clock with Champleve Decoration, Le Roy, Paris
French Oval Four Glass Mantel Clock with Champleve Decoration, Le Roy, Paris

French Oval Four Glass Mantel Clock with Champleve Decoration, Le Roy, Paris

By Japy Frères

Located in Norwich, GB

gong, the backplate also numbered 1577. Twin jar mercury pendulum with conforming champleve enamel

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Antique 1880s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Goliath Four Glass Clock
Goliath Four Glass Clock

Goliath Four Glass Clock

$9,065

H 18.51 in W 10.04 in D 6.7 in

Goliath Four Glass Clock

By Samuel Marti

Located in Amersham, GB

proportions until viewed in person (see picture of pendulum next to a standard mercury pendulum). The

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Antique 1880s French Late Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Ormolu

French Black Slate and Green Marble Mantel Clock
French Black Slate and Green Marble Mantel Clock

French Black Slate and Green Marble Mantel Clock

Located in Astoria, NY

, lacking mercury-compensated pendulum. 18" H x 15" W x 6.25" D.

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Slate, Enamel

French Four Glass Mantel Clock with Champleve Decoration
French Four Glass Mantel Clock with Champleve Decoration

French Four Glass Mantel Clock with Champleve Decoration

By Japy Frères

Located in Norwich, GB

decoration to the pillars and bezel with further decorated mercury compensated pendulum. Eight day

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Antique 1890s French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Brass

French Brass and Champleve Four Glass Mantel Clock
French Brass and Champleve Four Glass Mantel Clock

French Brass and Champleve Four Glass Mantel Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

mercury compensated pendulum striking the hours and halves on a coiled gong, the backplate stamped ‘R & Co

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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Recent Sales

Corniche Cased Four Glass Clock with Mercury Pendulum, circa 1900

Corniche Cased Four Glass Clock with Mercury Pendulum, circa 1900

Located in Dublin, IE

and an ormolu floral motif in the center of the dial. The mercury pendulum is an added interest. We

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20th Century French Clocks

French 19th Century Green Onyx Clock with Mercury Pendulum and Bronze Feet
French 19th Century Green Onyx Clock with Mercury Pendulum and Bronze Feet

French 19th Century Green Onyx Clock with Mercury Pendulum and Bronze Feet

Located in Toronto, ONTARIO

the mercury pendulum. Chimes on the hour and half hour. The face has a glass covering and also

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Antique 1880s French Empire Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

Onyx

Marble and Bronze Clockset
Marble and Bronze Clockset

Marble and Bronze Clockset

Unavailable

H 18.51 in W 11.82 in D 4.53 in

Marble and Bronze Clockset

Located in Heukelum, NL

Marble and bronze clockset, France, circa 1880. With original mercury pendulum. Runns well

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble

Oval Four Glass Clock in Brass and Champléve by S Marti
Oval Four Glass Clock in Brass and Champléve by S Marti

Oval Four Glass Clock in Brass and Champléve by S Marti

By Samuel Marti

Located in Cheltenham, GB

is numbered 1231. The Fine mercury pendulum is also decorated with champléve.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Enamel

A Scottish mahogany longcase regulator Marschall & Sons Edinburgh, circa 1840.
A Scottish mahogany longcase regulator Marschall & Sons Edinburgh, circa 1840.

A Scottish mahogany longcase regulator Marschall & Sons Edinburgh, circa 1840.

Located in Amsterdam, NL

pallets to the anchor, fine six-spoke wheels and maintaining power, roller-suspended mercury pendulum with

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Antique 19th Century British Clocks

An attractive French mahogany wall regulator of month duration, circa 1840.
An attractive French mahogany wall regulator of month duration, circa 1840.

An attractive French mahogany wall regulator of month duration, circa 1840.

By Rodanet

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

month going weight driven precision movement with mercury pendulum, mahogany case. 16-cm enamel

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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Stunning Four Glass Onyx and Brass Mantel Clock
Stunning Four Glass Onyx and Brass Mantel Clock

Stunning Four Glass Onyx and Brass Mantel Clock

Unavailable

H 20.87 in W 11.42 in D 5.91 in

Stunning Four Glass Onyx and Brass Mantel Clock

Located in Antrim, GB

Stunning four glass onyx and brass mantel clock, mercury pendulum. Circa 1890. 11.5 ins wide

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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Onyx

Monumental Walnut Gothic Astronomical Regulator, New York
Monumental Walnut Gothic Astronomical Regulator, New York

Monumental Walnut Gothic Astronomical Regulator, New York

Unavailable

H 117 in W 25.5 in D 11.5 in

Monumental Walnut Gothic Astronomical Regulator, New York

By J. & J.W. Meeks

Located in Providence, RI

all its original parts including finials, mercury pendulum, et al. The face is the original silvering

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Antique 19th Century American Gothic Revival Clocks

French Month Duration Leap Year Perpetual Calendar Clock by Samuel Marti

French Month Duration Leap Year Perpetual Calendar Clock by Samuel Marti

By Samuel Marti

Located in Keyston, GB

complete with a compensating mercury pendulum. And stands a staggering 52cm in Height.

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

French Brocot Escapement Perpetual Calendar Clock with Moon Phase and Barometer
French Brocot Escapement Perpetual Calendar Clock with Moon Phase and Barometer

French Brocot Escapement Perpetual Calendar Clock with Moon Phase and Barometer

By Achille Brocot

Located in Keyston, GB

Brocot escapement and mercury compensating pendulum. Rise and fall adjustment. (The clock is in

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

French Restauration Period Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Mantle Clock
French Restauration Period Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Mantle Clock

French Restauration Period Mahogany and Gilt Bronze Mantle Clock

By Lamy

Located in Vancouver, BC

original mercury gilding. The pendulum bob in the shape of a putto riding on a cloud. The gilded dial is

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Antique Early 19th Century French Restauration Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Regulator Mantel Clock, Circa 1800
French Regulator Mantel Clock, Circa 1800

French Regulator Mantel Clock, Circa 1800

Unavailable

H 10.5 in W 7 in D 5.75 in

French Regulator Mantel Clock, Circa 1800

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

whole rising on a plinth base, retains the original mercury double pendulum. Recently overhauled

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Antique Early 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Napoleon III Clock with Original Mercury Pendulum
French Napoleon III Clock with Original Mercury Pendulum

French Napoleon III Clock with Original Mercury Pendulum

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

An extra-large, solid onyx-and-marble Napoleon III mantel clock from Paris, of impressive quality. Professionally-serviced and in good running order. Measures: Clock: 15″ wide x 6″ d...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Antique Clock
Antique Clock

Antique Clock

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H 12 in W 8 in D 6 in

Antique Clock

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French Bronze Clock with Mercury Pendulum c.1880

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Antique 19th Century French Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Crystal Regulator Clock
French Crystal Regulator Clock

French Crystal Regulator Clock

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H 11 in W 6.75 in D 5.5 in

French Crystal Regulator Clock

Located in Petaluma, CA

dial is in perfect condition. It has the mercury pendulum.

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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Clocks

Materials

Brass

French Clock Set Marble Champleve Garniture Belle Epoque 1880
French Clock Set Marble Champleve Garniture Belle Epoque 1880

French Clock Set Marble Champleve Garniture Belle Epoque 1880

Located in Potters Bar, GB

champlevé enamel Circa 1880 In full working order with mercury pendulum Bought from a dealer on the Marche

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Antique 1880s French Provincial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

English Longcase Regulator Clock
English Longcase Regulator Clock

English Longcase Regulator Clock

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H 73 in W 17 in D 11 in

English Longcase Regulator Clock

Located in New Orleans, LA

duration movement with deadbeat escapement is driven by its mercury pendulum. This type of pendulum made

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Antique 19th Century English Other Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Gothic-Style Grandfather Clock
Gothic-Style Grandfather Clock

Gothic-Style Grandfather Clock

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H 98 in W 25.75 in D 17.5 in

Gothic-Style Grandfather Clock

Located in New Orleans, LA

by three gilded weights and a mercury pendulum for accurate timekeeping. Equally impressive is its

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Early 20th Century Unknown Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Empire Marble & Bronze Mantel Clock with Cassolettes
19th Century French Empire Marble & Bronze Mantel Clock with Cassolettes

19th Century French Empire Marble & Bronze Mantel Clock with Cassolettes

Located in Dallas, TX

wealth and refined taste.The center porcelain movement with original mercury pendulum is in wonderful

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Rosewood Grandfather Clock
Rosewood Grandfather Clock

Rosewood Grandfather Clock

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H 98 in W 24.75 in D 17.5 in

Rosewood Grandfather Clock

Located in New Orleans, LA

silver-plated weights and a mercury pendulum. The three weights power the time, the hour chime and the

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Antique 19th Century English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate

Three-Train Skeleton Clock by John McConnell
Three-Train Skeleton Clock by John McConnell

Three-Train Skeleton Clock by John McConnell

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H 28.75 in W 18 in D 12 in

Three-Train Skeleton Clock by John McConnell

Located in New Orleans, LA

chimes the quarters on a nest of eight bells, producing a rich and resonant chime. A two-jar mercury

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Antique 19th Century European Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Brass

Westminster Abbey Three Train Skeleton Clock by Evans
Westminster Abbey Three Train Skeleton Clock by Evans

Westminster Abbey Three Train Skeleton Clock by Evans

By William F. Evans of Handsworth

Located in New Orleans, LA

. The accuracy of the complex mechanism is enhanced by a two-jar mercury pendulum, which compensates for

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Antique 19th Century English Other Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Louis XVI Style Pendulum Clock in Carrara and Soignies Marble and Gilt Bronze
Louis XVI Style Pendulum Clock in Carrara and Soignies Marble and Gilt Bronze

Louis XVI Style Pendulum Clock in Carrara and Soignies Marble and Gilt Bronze

Located in Paris, FR

French Louis XVI style pendulum clock in carrara and Soignies marbles, with beautiful gilt bronze

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Antique 1790s French Louis XVI Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Carrara Marble, Gold, Bronze

Black, Starr, and Frost Cloisonne and Brass Clock
Black, Starr, and Frost Cloisonne and Brass Clock

Black, Starr, and Frost Cloisonne and Brass Clock

By Black, Starr & Frost

Located in Astoria, NY

century, the circular white enamel painted dial, the movement strike on gong, with a mercury compensated

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Early 20th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Marble Clock Set
Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Marble Clock Set

Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Marble Clock Set

Located in Astoria, NY

columnar supports, enameled dial, the movement with mercury compensated pendulum and strike on gong

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Metal, Bronze, Ormolu

Champlevé 8 Day French Carriage Clock
Champlevé 8 Day French Carriage Clock

Champlevé 8 Day French Carriage Clock

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H 9.85 in W 6.3 in D 5.12 in

Champlevé 8 Day French Carriage Clock

Located in London, by appointment only

with a mercury filled pendulum. French, circa 1880 Measures: Height 25cm Width 16cm Depth 13cm.

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

19th Century French Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Clock
19th Century French Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Clock

19th Century French Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Clock

By RIGARD

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Rigard Toulouse With its original mercury gilt and pendulum Époque restauration Measure: Clock H 44 cm

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Antique 1850s French Restauration Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Japy Freres Ormolu and Marble Four Glass Crystal Antique French Clock Set
Japy Freres Ormolu and Marble Four Glass Crystal Antique French Clock Set

Japy Freres Ormolu and Marble Four Glass Crystal Antique French Clock Set

By Japy Frères

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

and classical urns with pineapple finials. Bevelled glass to the front and sides allows the mercury

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Antique French Four Glass Crystal Regulator Clock Set in Onyx and Ormolu
Antique French Four Glass Crystal Regulator Clock Set in Onyx and Ormolu

Antique French Four Glass Crystal Regulator Clock Set in Onyx and Ormolu

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A superb and chic antique French four glass regulator. It features a mercury compensated pendulum

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Ormolu

Antique French Four Glass Crystal Regulator Clock Set in Onyx and Ormolu
Antique French Four Glass Crystal Regulator Clock Set in Onyx and Ormolu

Antique French Four Glass Crystal Regulator Clock Set in Onyx and Ormolu

By A.D. Mougin

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

acanthus feet and beveled glass to show the mercury compensated pendulum gently swinging. The dial is

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Ormolu

Japy Freres Sienna Marble and Ormolu Crystal Four Glass Antique French Clock Set
Japy Freres Sienna Marble and Ormolu Crystal Four Glass Antique French Clock Set

Japy Freres Sienna Marble and Ormolu Crystal Four Glass Antique French Clock Set

By Japy Frères

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

(finely gilded bronze), circa 1880. It features a mercury compensated pendulum gently swinging behind the

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Siena Marble, Ormolu

Graceful Oval French Crystal Regulator Clock with Hand-Painted Enamel Face
Graceful Oval French Crystal Regulator Clock with Hand-Painted Enamel Face

Graceful Oval French Crystal Regulator Clock with Hand-Painted Enamel Face

Located in Lambertville, NJ

. The clock gongs softly on the hour and half hour. It also has its original double mercury chambered

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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Empire Ormolu and Green Marble Four Glass Clock, Eagle Antique French
Empire Ormolu and Green Marble Four Glass Clock, Eagle Antique French

Empire Ormolu and Green Marble Four Glass Clock, Eagle Antique French

By Charles Hour

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

beveled glass to four sides to allow the mercury compensated pendulum to be seen gently swinging. The

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique French Four Glass Crystal Regulator Clock Set in Onyx and Ormolu
Antique French Four Glass Crystal Regulator Clock Set in Onyx and Ormolu

Antique French Four Glass Crystal Regulator Clock Set in Onyx and Ormolu

By Japy Frères

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A superb and chic antique French four glass regulator. It features a mercury compensated pendulum

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

French 8-Day Striking Four Glass Ormolu Clock by Samuel Marti, Paris
French 8-Day Striking Four Glass Ormolu Clock by Samuel Marti, Paris

French 8-Day Striking Four Glass Ormolu Clock by Samuel Marti, Paris

By Samuel Marti

Located in Benington, Herts

escapement which swings with the compensating mercury filled pendulum. Raised on floral ormolu feet with

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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Antique Mantel Clock, French, Gilt Bronze, Ormolu, Brocot Escapement, circa 1900
Antique Mantel Clock, French, Gilt Bronze, Ormolu, Brocot Escapement, circa 1900

Antique Mantel Clock, French, Gilt Bronze, Ormolu, Brocot Escapement, circa 1900

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

marks the half-hour Fine adjustment for slow and fast at the 12 o'clock position Weighted faux-Mercury

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Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Glass

Antique Bronze Clock with Crystal and Mercury Pendulum Regulator
Antique Bronze Clock with Crystal and Mercury Pendulum Regulator

Antique Bronze Clock with Crystal and Mercury Pendulum Regulator

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique Bronze Clock with Crystal & Mercury Pendulum Regulator

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Antique Late 19th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Seth Thomas Antique Mantel Clock
Seth Thomas Antique Mantel Clock

Seth Thomas Antique Mantel Clock

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H 12 in W 8.5 in D 5.75 in

Seth Thomas Antique Mantel Clock

By Seth Thomas Clock Company

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

-day time and strike movement with a mercury pendulum and key. It features beveled glass front, back

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Early 20th Century American Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Important 19th Century French Marble and Bronze Mantel Clock with Cassolettes
Important 19th Century French Marble and Bronze Mantel Clock with Cassolettes

Important 19th Century French Marble and Bronze Mantel Clock with Cassolettes

Located in Dallas, TX

bronze lion sculpture standing proudly at the top. The centre porcelain movement with original mercury

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Griotte Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Green Onyx Gilt Bronze, Champleve Enamel Mantel Clock
19th Century French Green Onyx Gilt Bronze, Champleve Enamel Mantel Clock

19th Century French Green Onyx Gilt Bronze, Champleve Enamel Mantel Clock

Located in Dallas, TX

mercury pendulum. The clock work is set inside a four-panel frame with bronze edges. The clock is in

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Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Bronze, Enamel

Large French 19th Century Black and Green Marble Clock Garniture
Large French 19th Century Black and Green Marble Clock Garniture

Large French 19th Century Black and Green Marble Clock Garniture

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

gilded bronze bezel. Its mercury pendulum, visible through the glass panel, is a hallmark of superior

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique Eclectic Style Gilt Bronze, Brass and Champlevé Enamel Mantel Clock
Antique Eclectic Style Gilt Bronze, Brass and Champlevé Enamel Mantel Clock

Antique Eclectic Style Gilt Bronze, Brass and Champlevé Enamel Mantel Clock

By A.D. Mougin

Located in London, GB

mercury pendulum, and is stamped 'AD Mougin', indicating the celebrated French clockmaker who worked in

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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Ormolu

French Louis XVI Style Pendule Au Lion
French Louis XVI Style Pendule Au Lion

French Louis XVI Style Pendule Au Lion

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H 13.78 in W 8.27 in D 4.73 in

French Louis XVI Style Pendule Au Lion

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

dial The movement with its original pendulum Original Mercury gilding.

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Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Bow Front Champlevé Enamel, Ormolu and Onyx Four Glass Library Regulator
Bow Front Champlevé Enamel, Ormolu and Onyx Four Glass Library Regulator

Bow Front Champlevé Enamel, Ormolu and Onyx Four Glass Library Regulator

By Samuel Marti

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

condition having been fully overhauled by our clockmaker. The mercury compensated pendulum is original and

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Enamel, Ormolu

Japy Frères Four Glass Regulator Clock, Lion
Japy Frères Four Glass Regulator Clock, Lion

Japy Frères Four Glass Regulator Clock, Lion

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H 15.5 in W 11.75 in D 6.25 in

Japy Frères Four Glass Regulator Clock, Lion

By Japy Frères

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

and a well modeled bronze lion standing proudly to the top. Four glazed panels allow the faux mercury

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique French Striking Four Polished Brass and Glass Mantel Clock
Antique French Striking Four Polished Brass and Glass Mantel Clock

Antique French Striking Four Polished Brass and Glass Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

mercury jar pendulum. It has an attractive strike on the hour and half hour on a fine bell. The fully

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Antique 1880s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

French Ormolu and White Marble Three-Piece Lyre Shaped Clock Garniture
French Ormolu and White Marble Three-Piece Lyre Shaped Clock Garniture

French Ormolu and White Marble Three-Piece Lyre Shaped Clock Garniture

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

, foliate gilt bronze mounts, and set on toupie feet. With its original mercury gilt and pendulum Louis XVI

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Antique 1870s French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

19th Century 8 Day French Four Glass Mercury Pendulum Clock
19th Century 8 Day French Four Glass Mercury Pendulum Clock

19th Century 8 Day French Four Glass Mercury Pendulum Clock

Located in London, Nottinghill

An 8 day French mercury four glass pendulum clock, with white enamel dial and Roman numerals. The

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Antique 1890s Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

French 19th century veined Sienna marble clock
French 19th century veined Sienna marble clock

French 19th century veined Sienna marble clock

Located in Los Angeles, CA

French 19th century veined Sienna marble clock with enameled face and mercury pendulum.

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20th Century French Clocks

Small Timepiece Four Glass Clock
Small Timepiece Four Glass Clock

Small Timepiece Four Glass Clock

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H 8.27 in W 4.73 in D 3.35 in

Small Timepiece Four Glass Clock

Located in Buckinghamshire, GB

, and front. It has an 8 day pendulum movement, with a floral enamel and a simulated mercury pendulum.

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Early 20th Century German Clocks

French 8 Day Striking Four Glass Clock by Japy Freres, Paris, Late 19th Century
French 8 Day Striking Four Glass Clock by Japy Freres, Paris, Late 19th Century

French 8 Day Striking Four Glass Clock by Japy Freres, Paris, Late 19th Century

By Japy Frères

Located in Cheltenham, GB

striking 'A1' movement with numbered 57. The ornate hands and mercury pendulum by Japy Freres of Paris

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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Cut Steel

Wonderful Huge English Carved Oak Wall Clock
Wonderful Huge English Carved Oak Wall Clock

Wonderful Huge English Carved Oak Wall Clock

Located in Wells, ME

built like a battleship!) with silvered dial and large mercury pendulum. This is a wall clock and

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Antique 19th Century British Baroque Revival Clocks

Tiffany & Co. Mantle Clock
Tiffany & Co. Mantle Clock

Tiffany & Co. Mantle Clock

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H 18.75 in W 14.25 in D 7.75 in

Tiffany & Co. Mantle Clock

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Bronx, NY

/> double encased liquid mercury pendulum.

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Antique 19th Century American Clocks

Materials

Marble, Malachite, Enamel

French Visible Escapement Four Glass Clock
French Visible Escapement Four Glass Clock

French Visible Escapement Four Glass Clock

Located in Buckinghamshire, GB

signed by the original retailer from Jersey, Frederick Hollingshed. It has a compensating mercury filled

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Antique 19th Century French Clocks

A beautiful French marble & ormolu clock garniture.
A beautiful French marble & ormolu clock garniture.

A beautiful French marble & ormolu clock garniture.

Located in Darwen, GB

clock movement having a mercury filled pendulum and striking a gong on the quarter, half, quarter to and

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Antique 1890s Late Victorian Mantel Clocks

Antique Mahogany Regulator Longcase Clock by Steel of Belfast, Harrisons Works
Antique Mahogany Regulator Longcase Clock by Steel of Belfast, Harrisons Works

Antique Mahogany Regulator Longcase Clock by Steel of Belfast, Harrisons Works

By English Clock Systems

Located in Antrim, GB

Maintaining power and dead-beat escapement. Beautiful mercury compensated pendulum and separate engraved

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Antique 1860s Northern Irish Victorian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase C...

Materials

Mahogany

Mantel Clock 19th Century Napoleon III Period by P.Buhrf
Mantel Clock 19th Century Napoleon III Period by P.Buhrf

Mantel Clock 19th Century Napoleon III Period by P.Buhrf

Located in Warsaw, PL

movement with outside countwheel striking the hours and halves on a blued steel coiled gong. Mercury

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

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Brass

Antique French Ormolu and White Marble Louis XVI Clock
Antique French Ormolu and White Marble Louis XVI Clock

Antique French Ormolu and White Marble Louis XVI Clock

By Samuel Marti

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A beautiful classical clock made in the style of Louis XVI by Samuel Marti. Stunning ormolu (finely gilded bronze) mounted on a marble base. It is decorated with an inset laurel swag...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Rouge Griotte Marble and Ormolu Clock Set
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Rouge Griotte Marble and Ormolu Clock Set

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Rouge Griotte Marble and Ormolu Clock Set

By Raingo Frères

Located in New York, NY

A Magnificent Large Antique French 19th Century Ormolu and Rouge Griotte marble clock set of exquisite craftsmanship. This spectacular clock set is comprising a pair of very large ni...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

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Griotte Marble, Bronze

Antique 8 Day Tall Case Grandfather Clock Automaton Andrew Rich Bridgewater 1820
Antique 8 Day Tall Case Grandfather Clock Automaton Andrew Rich Bridgewater 1820

Antique 8 Day Tall Case Grandfather Clock Automaton Andrew Rich Bridgewater 1820

Located in Portland, OR

A fine antique Georgian Regency period tall case 8 day inlaid mahogany grandfather clock with a rocking figure of Old Father Time, by Andrew Rich of Bridgwater Somerset, circa 1820. ...

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Antique 1820s English Georgian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Mahogany, Satinwood

Superb Quality Antique Victorian Marble Mantle Clock
Superb Quality Antique Victorian Marble Mantle Clock

Superb Quality Antique Victorian Marble Mantle Clock

$1,765

H 10.63 in W 13.98 in D 5.32 in

Superb Quality Antique Victorian Marble Mantle Clock

Located in Suffolk, GB

Superb quality antique Victorian marble mantle clock having a black marble case with quality bronze figures columns and a plaque circular brass bezel ornate dial with Roman numerals,...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Mantel Clocks

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Marble

Antique William S. Sperry American Empire Mahogany 8 Day Column Mantel Clock 27"
Antique William S. Sperry American Empire Mahogany 8 Day Column Mantel Clock 27"

Antique William S. Sperry American Empire Mahogany 8 Day Column Mantel Clock 27"

Located in Dayton, OH

Early 19th century / Circa 1840's weight driven, chiming mantel or shelf clock by William S. Sperry of the Phoenix Manufactory - 192 Pearl Street, New York. Rectangular mahogany case...

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Antique 19th Century American American Empire Mantel Clocks

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Brass, Enamel

Rare Antique Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze Wall Cartel Clock with Griffin Sculpture
Rare Antique Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze Wall Cartel Clock with Griffin Sculpture

Rare Antique Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze Wall Cartel Clock with Griffin Sculpture

Located in Lisse, NL

Stunning and perfect running Gothic architectural design bronze wall clock, from circa 1880. If you like rare antiques in general and one of a kind clocks in particular then this ha...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Wall Clocks

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Brass, Bronze

Beautiful Antique English Grandfather Clock, Mahogany, 19th Century
Beautiful Antique English Grandfather Clock, Mahogany, 19th Century

Beautiful Antique English Grandfather Clock, Mahogany, 19th Century

Located in Berlin, DE

Beautiful antique English grandfather clock, mahogany, 19th century. English floor clock, oak with thread inlay, hand painted dial with Roman numerals and polychrome painting with...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase C...

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Oak, Mahogany

French Directoire Bronze Skeleton Clock
French Directoire Bronze Skeleton Clock

French Directoire Bronze Skeleton Clock

$14,159

H 16.54 in W 4.73 in D 11.82 in

French Directoire Bronze Skeleton Clock

Located in Rome, IT

Extremely fine quality Directoire/Empire gilt bronze mounted gilt brass skeleton clock with enameled chapter ring and openwork movement. Roman numerals for the hours and outer half...

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Antique 1790s French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Ormolu

Antique George III Mahogany Longcase Clock Signed Charles Shuckburgh, London
Antique George III Mahogany Longcase Clock Signed Charles Shuckburgh, London

Antique George III Mahogany Longcase Clock Signed Charles Shuckburgh, London

Located in Suffolk, GB

Fine antique George lll all original longcase clock signed Charles Shuckburgh of London having a brass arched dial, silvered chapter ring, subsidiary dial, original hands, 8 day move...

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Antique 18th Century English George III Grandfather Clocks and Longcase ...

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Other

High Victorian inlaid black marble mantel clock
High Victorian inlaid black marble mantel clock

High Victorian inlaid black marble mantel clock

$1,492

H 19.5 in W 19 in D 5.5 in

High Victorian inlaid black marble mantel clock

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

High victorian inlaid black marble mantel clock circa 1870. Fine quality mantel clock of large proportions from the period in victorias reign when it was in vogue to commemorate the...

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Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Brass

Antique Georgian Long Case Grandfather Clock Higgs & Evans London Spanish Market
Antique Georgian Long Case Grandfather Clock Higgs & Evans London Spanish Market

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...

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Antique 1770s English George III Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass, Bronze, Ormolu

Large 18th Century French Louis XV Gilt Bronze Boulle inlaid  Mantel Clock
Large 18th Century French Louis XV Gilt Bronze Boulle inlaid  Mantel Clock

Large 18th Century French Louis XV Gilt Bronze Boulle inlaid Mantel Clock

Located in New York, NY

Very large (40 inch tall) ormolu bronze mantel clock from the Louis XV period with Boulle style inlaid brass and enamel decorations with original pendulum. By the Paris maker, Denis ...

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

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Bronze, Enamel

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

Italian imperial Louis XVI watch triptych 1970s

$5,781

H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in

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

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20th Century Italian Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Boulle Mantel Clock
19th Century French Boulle Mantel Clock

19th Century French Boulle Mantel Clock

$20,448

H 18.9 in W 9.45 in D 5.91 in

19th Century French Boulle Mantel Clock

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very impressive 19th century French Boulle inlaid mantel clock. Having a gilded ormolu figure of father time to the top, beautiful brass inlaid decoration to the sides and front. T...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

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Brass

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Mercury Pendulum For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mercury pendulum you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each mercury pendulum for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and ormolu. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mercury pendulum — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each mercury pendulum bearing Empire, louis xv or Louis XVI hallmarks is very popular. Charles Hour, Gilles Martinot and Japy Frères each produced at least one beautiful mercury pendulum that is worth considering.

How Much is a Mercury Pendulum?

A mercury pendulum can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,307, while the lowest priced sells for $995 and the highest can go for as much as $104,512.

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.

Questions About Mercury Pendulum
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mercury was used in antique clocks as a pendulum weight. Clockmakers used mercury for its tolerance to changes in heat and assistance in keeping time. Mercury can be found in older clocks, but is not widely used in newer styles. Find a range of vintage timepieces on 1stDibs.