Vintage 1982 Sterling Silver Miniature Boudoir Clock
By Matthew Norman SA
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive vintage Elizabeth II English sterling silver eight-day boudoir clock; an addition to our silver timepiece collection. This exceptional vintage El...
Silver, Sterling Silver
Miniature English William Congreve Rolling Ball Clock
Located in Danville, CA
Here is a beautiful miniature Congreve rolling ball clock. This one comes with a solid marble display base and protective dome.
Brass
Gilt Austrian Zappler Miniature Cow's tail Pendulum Clock
Located in Montreal, QC
Gilt Austrian Zappler miniature owl's tail pendulum clock with gilt scrolls decorated with eagles, angel and turquoise stones and figural ottoman turk finial. Provenance Liliane M. ...
Metal
Miniature Austrian Enamel Sterling Silver & Bronze Desk Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Miniature Austrian enamel sterling silver & bronze desk clock Bronze case with figure of a winged putti kneeling on the domical base holding up a bowed medallion, hand painted por...
Silver, Bronze
Miniature French Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock of Soldier
Located in London, GB
Fine miniature French Empire clock in ormolu. Dating from the First French Empire period with original ormolu and with fine enamel dial and movement signed The clock stands upon fine...
Ormolu
1960s Swiss Lausanne Miniature Ivorine Mantel Clock Pendant Watch
Located in Honolulu, HI
A charming 1960s Swiss-made Lausanne miniature clock pendant, originally acquired in the UK. Designed in the nostalgic style of a vintage mantel clock, this versatile art piece func...
Brass
Miniature Egyptian Style Walnut Bracket Clock, Barraud & Lund, London
By Francis Barraud
Located in Norwich, GB
Miniature Egyptian Style Walnut Bracket Clock, Barraud & Lund, London Rare miniature English fusee bracket clock housed in an Egyptian style walnut case with ebony mouldings, steppe...
Walnut
Paul Frey Miniature 18-Karat Gold and Jade Clock
By Paul Frey
Located in New Orleans, LA
An exceptionally rare objet d'art, this opulent and incredibly rare French miniature clock is crafted of solid 18-karat gold and jade. Crafted by Parisian jeweler Paul Frey and retai...
Jade, Bronze
Miniature Single Fusee Bracket Clock By William Johnston, Strand, London
By Johnson
Located in Amersham, GB
An extremely small single fusee bracket clock in a scalloped mahogany case. The eight day movement having a half deadbeat escapement with a T bar pendulum with hold fast, is beautifu...
Brass, Ormolu
Austria 1910 Edwardian Guilloché Enamel Miniature Boudoir Clock In .950 Sterling
Located in Miami, FL
An Edwardian miniature boudoir desk clock, designed by Richard Silverer. An exceptional boudoir desk clock, made in Vienna Austria during the Edwardian period, back in the 1910. The...
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
24K Gold Plated Miniature 8 Day English William Congreve Rolling Ball Clock
Located in Danville, CA
24K Mini English William Congreve Rolling Ball Clock with Front Door & Storage Here is a beautiful miniature Congreve rolling ball clock.
Brass
Art Deco Very Attractive Miniature 1930s French Bakelite Clock by Dep
By DEP
Located in Devon, England
Very attractive 1930s Art Deco French Bakelite clock by Dep. This delightful little clock is super rare, in fact this is the second one we've ever had! Primarily produced to be a tra...
Chrome
Grimaldi and Johnson, Strand, London. Miniature Bracket Timepiece
By Grimaldi & Johnson
Located in Amersham, GB
A very fine and rare miniature bracket timepiece made by one of Britain’s most revered horological partnerships. The eight day single fusee movement held by four turned pillars with ...
Brass, Steel
Unavailable
H 11 in W 3.875 in D 2.75 in
Austrian Hand Painted Porcelain Miniature Long Holster Clock New Haven
By New Haven Clock Company
Located in WILMINGTON, CA
Hand Painted Austrian Porcelain miniature tall clock case - Movement Manufactured by New Haven Clock Co., USA. C1900 Additional information: Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1919 ...
Porcelain
Unavailable
H 7.49 in W 4.73 in D 3.55 in
Nice Decorative Miniature Three-Piece White Marble and Ormolu Clock Set
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A nice decorative miniature three-piece white marble and ormolu clock set, circa 1890. The bronzes are lovely detailed and beautiful gilding.
Unavailable
H 11.25 in Dm 2.825 in
1960s Jaeger Lecoultre Rue De La Paix Lantern Table Desk Clock 8-Day Clock
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Hampstead, QC
Beautiful vintage Jaeger Le Coultre figural miniature street lamp clock for table top or desktop.
Brass, Metal
Unavailable
H 5.91 in W 2.56 in D 2.56 in
Attractive French Miniature Brass Table Lantern Alarm Timepiece, circa 1780
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
6 cm enamel dial with Roman numerals and five minute marking, iron hands and engraved alarm disc, 30-hour anchor movement with silk suspended pendulum and pull-wind alarm on a bell s...
Bronze
Unavailable
H 2.96 in W 1.82 in D 1.66 in
Attractive Miniature French Nickel-Plated Carriage Timepiece, circa 1925
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
An attractive miniature French nickel-plated carriage timepiece, circa 1925. 3.5-cm enamel dial with Roman numerals and blued spade hands, 8-day movement marked 'made in France,' ...
Bronze, Nickel
Unavailable
H 5.52 in W 5.32 in D 2.37 in
Charming Silver Austrian So-Called "Miniature Zappler" with Matching Dome
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A charming silver Austrian so-called "miniature zappler" with matching dome, circa 1840. The very nice detailed silver subject a business man shaking hand to confirm a deal is very a...
Silver
Unavailable
H 5.91 in Dm 2.76 in
Attractive French Miniature Brass Table Lantern Alarm Timepiece, circa 1780
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
6-cm enamel dial with Roman numerals and five minute marking, iron hands and engraved alarm disc, 30-hour anchor movement with silk suspended pendulum and pull-wind alarm on a bell s...
Bronze
Silver and Precious Stone Miniature Table Clock by Dreyfous, 1880
By E. Dreyfous
Located in London, GB
This beautiful antique miniature table clock is small but perfectly formed, featuring a delicate inlay of precious stones.
Silver
Delft Antique Miniature Grandfather Clock
Located in Dallas, TX
Miniature delft blue grandfather clock, circa 1880. Working order but not guaranteed. Measure: 22 height x 7.5 inches wide x 4.25 inches deep.
Ceramic
19th Century Miniature Desk Clock
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
19th century miniature desk clock in gilt bronze and marble, Napoleon III period. Dial signed by A. Daubrle Pendulum - H 17 cm, W 9 cm, D 7 cm Candelabra - H 13 cm, W 6 cm, D 6 cm.
Marble, Bronze
French Miniature Gilt Bronze Carriage Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
This charming French carriage clock is made in the "Mignonnette" size, the smallest and most highly collectible of the 19th century traveling clocks. Crafted of pierced and intricate...
Bronze
Sold
H 17.72 in W 10.63 in D 5.52 in
19th Century Inlaid Wood with Miniature Painting Table Clock Pendule
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Rare and fine quality table clock pendule. The clock is made of painted wood.
Wood
Miniature Antique French Boudoir Clock Set
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A beautiful miniature antique French clock set. It is formed as a classical column plinth, surmounted by a delightful figure of a girl in gilt metal. The candle sticks are also class...
Spelter
Art Deco Chrome Miniature Clock, 1930s
Located in Devon, England
This clock can't be mistaken for any other era can it? Sweet little desk top clock with the case in Classic Art Deco geometric skyscraper shape and stylized Art Deco numerals. The cl...
Chrome
Miniature 1930s French Art Deco Chrome Clock
Located in Devon, England
This clock can't be mistaken for any other era can it? Sweet little desk top clock with the case in Classic Art Deco geometric skyscraper shape and stylized Art Deco numerals. The cl...
Chrome
Rare French Bakelite Miniature Alarm Clock by JAZ
By Jaz
Located in Devon, England
Very attractive 1930s Art Deco French alarm clock in miniature form. These clocks are without doubt very hard to come by in this size, we've only had 3 in the past year.
Bakelite
Art Deco 1930s French Bakelite Miniature Alarm Clock
By Bayard
Located in Devon, England
Very attractive 1930s Art Deco French alarm clock in miniature form and in the rare colour way of ivory. These clocks are without doubt very hard to come by in this size and this col...
Brass
Antique French Leroy Gilt Bronze Miniature Carriage Clock
Located in Long Island City, NY
A miniature antique 19th-century French carriage clock with key wind mechanism. Footed rectangular case with a handle on top made of gilt bronze. Clear glass sides display the clock ...
Bronze
1930s Art Deco Miniature Alarm Clock by Dep
By DEP
Located in Devon, England
This clock is a real delight and collectors piece! Made in France by Dep clock makers in the 1930s, it not only boasts being quite rare but also functional. Comes to you in full work...
Enamel, Chrome
Gianni Versace for Rosenthal, Barocco Miniature Clock in Porcelain
Located in København, Copenhagen
Gianni Versace for Rosenthal. Barocco miniature clock in porcelain with gold decoration, late 20th century. In perfect condition. Measures: 8.5 x 5.5 cm Stamped.
Porcelain
Art Deco Miniature Alarm Clock by UTI Paris, France
By UTI Watch Company
Located in Devon, England
What do you give a man who has exquisite taste but has everything? A very stylish and good quality Art Deco 1930s UTI alarm clock in a polished aluminium case! Please see all picture...
Chrome
Sold
H 2.05 in W 1.38 in D 0.99 in
Silver and Blue Guilloche Enamel Sub Miniature Carriage Clock, 1900
Located in Braintree, GB
A very fine silver and blue guilloche enamel sub miniature carriage clock in its original case. The superb enamel in mint condition and is on four sides including the top. The engine...
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Art Deco French Miniature Alarm Clock by JAZ, circa 1930
By Jaz
Located in Devon, England
Very stylish 1930s chrome cased alarm clock by the French clock makers JAZ. This charming little clock has a silvered dial face with mustard yellow numerals making an attractive cont...
Chrome
Sold
H 5.31 in W 2.75 in D 4.72 in
Vienna Enamel Miniature Picture Clock with Watteau Scene, circa 1880
Located in Vienna, AT
Exquisite Vienna enamel picture clock from the period circa 1880 Casing made of brass. On the front polychrome enamel painting - Watteau scenery: A gallant gentleman courting two ...
Brass
Sold
H 3.35 in W 2.16 in D 1.1 in
Edwardian 1905 Neo Classic Guilloché Enamel Miniature Boudoir Clock 925 Sterling
Located in Miami, FL
An Edwardian miniature boudoir desk clock. Beautiful miniature desk clock, made in Switzerland during the Edwardian-belle epoque period, back in the 1905. This craftsmanship of this...
Gold, Enamel, Sterling Silver, Silver
Sold
H 2.95 in W 1.9 in D 1.25 in
Austria 1910 Edwardian Guilloché Enamel Miniature Boudoir Clock In .950 Sterling
Located in Miami, FL
An Edwardian miniature boudoir desk clock, designed by Richard Silverer. An exceptional boudoir desk clock, made in Vienna Austria during the Edwardian period, back in the 1910. The...
Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Sold
H 3.25 in W 1.77 in D 1.55 in
Charles Hour 1870 French Neo Classic Miniature Carriage Travel Clock Gilt Ormolu
By Charles Hour
Located in Miami, FL
French miniature travel clock designed by Charles Hour Beautiful miniature carriage travel clock, created in Paris France by the horologist Charles Hour for William Ward & Sons comp...
Bronze, Steel
Sold
H 2.16 in W 1.1 in D 0.79 in
Edwardian 1908 Miniature Travel Clock Guilloché Enamel And Sterling With Fit Box
By Concord
Located in Miami, FL
An Edwardian miniature travel clock designed by Valmé. Stunning and rare miniature travel-carriage clock, made in Geneva Switzerland by the Valmé Swiss Co. and the Concord Watch Co....
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Whether you’re working on-site or giving your home office the makeover it deserves, a new, vintage or antique table clock or desk clock is a decorative touch that blends ornament and functionality. Who says that a unique desk clock isn’t a meaningful addition to your home office or library? And who says you don’t need a cool clock anymore?
While our means for telling time have evolved from pocket watches to wristwatches and finally to our digital phones, there is likely still a place for a table clock or desk clock in your life, even if it isn’t a modern desk clock.
Antique and vintage clocks appeal to our penchant for nostalgia, whisking us back in time to the 18th and 19th centuries, when clockmakers were busying themselves with designs for objects such as mantel clocks, then ornate pieces that were typically displayed on top of a fireplace. Tabletop clocks and desk clocks are variations on the carriage clock, a small, portable timepiece outfitted with a hinged carrying handle that garnered popularity as the growth of rail travel took shape.
Clocks make great collectibles. More than one mantel clock in your home library is going to elevate the space where your carefully curated stacks of books live, while a well-designed small decorative desk clock can be a fun way to express your personal style. Amid your inkwell, porcelain paperweights and other desk accessories, a desk or table clock designed during the Art Deco or Louis XVI eras, for example, is going to stand out in your workspace as a striking accent.
Since new, vintage and antique tabletop and desk clocks are not as common in today’s interiors, these objects will make a statement in yours. Find a spectacular clock on 1stDibs now.
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