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Very Rare 1930s Art Deco English Smiths 'Mystery Clock'
Very Rare 1930s Art Deco English Smiths 'Mystery Clock'

Very Rare 1930s Art Deco English Smiths 'Mystery Clock'

By Smiths English Clock Systems

Located in Devon, England

For your consideration is this rare Smith mystery clock made by Smith's Electronic Clocks from

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome, Aluminum

Art Deco Very Rare 1930s English Smiths Electric 'Mystery Clock'
Art Deco Very Rare 1930s English Smiths Electric 'Mystery Clock'

Art Deco Very Rare 1930s English Smiths Electric 'Mystery Clock'

By Smiths English Clock Systems

Located in Devon, England

For your consideration is this rare Smith mystery clock made by Smith's Electronic Clocks . The

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

An Extremely Fine Ormolu Portico Mystery Clock
An Extremely Fine Ormolu Portico Mystery Clock

An Extremely Fine Ormolu Portico Mystery Clock

$22,626

H 21.26 in W 11.42 in D 4.73 in

An Extremely Fine Ormolu Portico Mystery Clock

By Breguet a Paris

Located in Amersham, GB

This extremely rare swinging portico clock by Béchot Paris, in an ormolu case of exquisite quality

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Art Deco Rare Mystery Clock by Jaeger-LeCoultre
Art Deco Rare Mystery Clock by Jaeger-LeCoultre

Art Deco Rare Mystery Clock by Jaeger-LeCoultre

$2,715

H 7.29 in W 9.45 in D 2.56 in

Art Deco Rare Mystery Clock by Jaeger-LeCoultre

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in Devon, England

Aside the appearance and super rarity of this marvellous Art Deco clock on first viewing, one can't

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Brass, Chrome

Exceptional French Three Graces Piece Rotary Mystery Clock Set Candelabra Suite
Exceptional French Three Graces Piece Rotary Mystery Clock Set Candelabra Suite

Exceptional French Three Graces Piece Rotary Mystery Clock Set Candelabra Suite

By Henry Dasson

Located in Roslyn, NY

Exceptional 19th century, French 'Three Graces' annular dial clock, bronze and marble clock, with

Category

Antique 1880s French Louis XVI More Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Jaeger-LeCoultre Mystery Mantel Clock
Jaeger-LeCoultre Mystery Mantel Clock

Jaeger-LeCoultre Mystery Mantel Clock

$5,987

H 6.5 in W 8.75 in D 2 in

Jaeger-LeCoultre Mystery Mantel Clock

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in Norwich, GB

Jaeger-LeCoultre mystery clock in a Lucite case with beautiful chinoiserie decoration featuring a

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Mantel Clocks

Materials

Lucite

Robert Houdin Mystery Magic Clock
Robert Houdin Mystery Magic Clock

Robert Houdin Mystery Magic Clock

$12,850

H 13 in W 7.75 in D 5.38 in

Robert Houdin Mystery Magic Clock

By Robert Houdin

Located in Danville, CA

A rare mystery clock, attributed to famous French magician and mechanic, Jean Robert-Houdin. This

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Antique Late 19th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century French Novelty ‘Quarterdeck’ Mantel Clock by Guilmet, Paris
Late 19th Century French Novelty ‘Quarterdeck’ Mantel Clock by Guilmet, Paris

Late 19th Century French Novelty ‘Quarterdeck’ Mantel Clock by Guilmet, Paris

By Andre Romain Guilmet

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

known for his ‘mystery’ clocks, which hide the movement, and ‘industrial’ clocks in which the technique

Category

Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Large Mystery Brass Lady Gloria 8 Day 4" Cobalt Blue Ball Swinging Clock
Large Mystery Brass Lady Gloria 8 Day 4" Cobalt Blue Ball Swinging Clock

Large Mystery Brass Lady Gloria 8 Day 4" Cobalt Blue Ball Swinging Clock

By Ansonia Clock Company

Located in Danville, CA

MYSTERY GLORIA 4" COBALT BLUE BALL MARBLE SWINGING CLOCK Here is a nice mystery cobalt blue 4

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1990s Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Large Mystery Brass Lady Diana 8 Day 4" Cobalt Blue Ball Swinging Clock
Large Mystery Brass Lady Diana 8 Day 4" Cobalt Blue Ball Swinging Clock

Large Mystery Brass Lady Diana 8 Day 4" Cobalt Blue Ball Swinging Clock

By Ansonia Clock Company

Located in Danville, CA

Large Mystery Diana Cobalt Blue Ball Swinging Clock Excellent Diana statue 4" ball swinger. It has

Category

1990s Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Large Gilt-Brass Automaton Clock with Barometer, Paris, Circa 1880
Large Gilt-Brass Automaton Clock with Barometer, Paris, Circa 1880

Large Gilt-Brass Automaton Clock with Barometer, Paris, Circa 1880

By Andre Romain Guilmet

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

, specialised in "mystery clocks". These instruments, for which he obtained several patents, featured an

Category

Antique 19th Century French Industrial Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Mystery Briggs Rotary Conical Pendulum Glass Dome Flying Ball Clock
Mystery Briggs Rotary Conical Pendulum Glass Dome Flying Ball Clock

Mystery Briggs Rotary Conical Pendulum Glass Dome Flying Ball Clock

Located in Danville, CA

Mystery Briggs Rotary glass dome flying ball clock. We are presenting an excellent "Briggs Rotary

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Late 20th Century American Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Large Mystery 8 DAY Fusee Chain English Congreve Rolling Ball Clock
Large Mystery 8 DAY Fusee Chain English Congreve Rolling Ball Clock

Large Mystery 8 DAY Fusee Chain English Congreve Rolling Ball Clock

Located in Danville, CA

Mystery 8 DAY Fusee Chain English Congreve Rolling Ball Clock Here is a beautiful mystery

Category

Late 20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Rare Vintage French Style Mystery 8 Day Waterwheel Rolling Ball Industrial Clock
Rare Vintage French Style Mystery 8 Day Waterwheel Rolling Ball Industrial Clock

Rare Vintage French Style Mystery 8 Day Waterwheel Rolling Ball Industrial Clock

Located in Danville, CA

For your consideration is a mystery Water Wheel Industrial Ball Bearing Clock. It comes with an 8

Category

Late 20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

A Napoleon III Gilt and Silvered Bronze, Onyx and Enamel Figural Clock Set
A Napoleon III Gilt and Silvered Bronze, Onyx and Enamel Figural Clock Set

A Napoleon III Gilt and Silvered Bronze, Onyx and Enamel Figural Clock Set

By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

mystery' clocks, taking out successive patents throughout his long career. Together with the Societe des

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Antique Desk Clock by André Romain Guilmet, Knight Helmet, Circa 1860
Antique Desk Clock by André Romain Guilmet, Knight Helmet, Circa 1860

Antique Desk Clock by André Romain Guilmet, Knight Helmet, Circa 1860

By Andre Romain Guilmet

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

‘Mystery, Novelty & Fantasy Clocks’ by Derek Roberts). As well as the fact that the movement is stamped CH

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Antique 1860s French Medieval Mantel Clocks

Materials

Griotte Marble, Bronze

Automaton Beam Engine Clock by Andre Guilmet
Automaton Beam Engine Clock by Andre Guilmet

Automaton Beam Engine Clock by Andre Guilmet

$20,607

H 7.49 in W 8.08 in D 3.55 in

Automaton Beam Engine Clock by Andre Guilmet

By Andre Romain Guilmet

Located in Amersham, GB

A novelty mantel clock in the form of an industrial beam engine by Andre Romain Guilmet, dating

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Antique 1870s French Industrial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

French Style Conical Pendulum Rotary Flying Ball Fusee Noiseless Skeleton Clock
French Style Conical Pendulum Rotary Flying Ball Fusee Noiseless Skeleton Clock

French Style Conical Pendulum Rotary Flying Ball Fusee Noiseless Skeleton Clock

Located in Danville, CA

is a fantastic mystery conical pendulum skeleton clock with animated rotary flying ball. This eye

Category

Late 20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

A 19th Century Novelty Desk Compendium in the form of a Davy Lamp By Guilmet
A 19th Century Novelty Desk Compendium in the form of a Davy Lamp By Guilmet

A 19th Century Novelty Desk Compendium in the form of a Davy Lamp By Guilmet

By Andre Romain Guilmet

Located in Amersham, GB

, Mystery, Novelty & Fantasy Clocks, Derek Roberts 1999.

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Antique 1890s French Industrial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Steel

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French, 19th Century, Robert Houdin Mystery Clock
French, 19th Century, Robert Houdin Mystery Clock

French, 19th Century, Robert Houdin Mystery Clock

By Robert Houdin

Located in London, Nottinghill

(Robert Houdin 1805-1870) A very rare tall Houdin mystery clock from around the mid-19th century

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Rococo Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Mystery Clock, France, 1880
Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Mystery Clock, France, 1880

Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Mystery Clock, France, 1880

Located in Chicago, IL

Rare French, gold bronze swinging arm clock mounted on an onyx column with gold bronze acorn finial

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Clocks

Materials

Onyx

Antique Conical or Mystery Clock, France, 1880
Antique Conical or Mystery Clock, France, 1880

Antique Conical or Mystery Clock, France, 1880

Unavailable

H 24 in W 12 in D 7.75 in

Antique Conical or Mystery Clock, France, 1880

Located in Chicago, IL

A gold bronze statue of a Grecian Woman, supported by a royal rouge marble clock. Gold bronze

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French swinger (mystery) clock by Auguste Moreau
French swinger (mystery) clock by Auguste Moreau

French swinger (mystery) clock by Auguste Moreau

Unavailable

H 38.19 in W 13.39 in D 17.72 in

French swinger (mystery) clock by Auguste Moreau

By Auguste Moreau

Located in HAARLEM, NL

griotte marble circular base. These imposing clocks were very much in demand during the great exhibition

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Mantel Clocks

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Very Important Exceptional Mystery Art Deco 8th Day Mantel Clock, circa 1931
Very Important Exceptional Mystery Art Deco 8th Day Mantel Clock, circa 1931

Very Important Exceptional Mystery Art Deco 8th Day Mantel Clock, circa 1931

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very important exceptional Mystery Art Deco 8th day mantel clock with great history. The clock

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20th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

An Extremely Rare 'Pendule Industrial' in the Shape of a Wind Mill with Automaton, Barometer and 2 Thermometers circa 1880
An Extremely Rare 'Pendule Industrial' in the Shape of a Wind Mill with Automaton, Barometer and 2 Thermometers circa 1880

An Extremely Rare 'Pendule Industrial' in the Shape of a Wind Mill with Automaton, Barometer and 2 Thermometers circa 1880

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

catalogue p. 275 and in: Derek Roberts, 'Mystery, novelty and fantasy clocks', Atglen, Pennsylvania, United

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Antique 19th Century French Industrial Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Extremely rare French 'pendule industrial'
Extremely rare French 'pendule industrial'

Extremely rare French 'pendule industrial'

Unavailable

H 18.9 in W 12.6 in D 6.7 in

Extremely rare French 'pendule industrial'

Located in HAARLEM, NL

exhibition catalogue p. 275 and in: Derek Roberts, 'Mystery, novelty and fantasy clocks', Atglen

Category

Antique 19th Century Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Brass

Clock with Singing Bird Automaton by Bontems
Clock with Singing Bird Automaton by Bontems

Clock with Singing Bird Automaton by Bontems

Unavailable

H 19.3 in W 9.06 in D 6.7 in

Clock with Singing Bird Automaton by Bontems

By Bontems

Located in Zonhoven, BE

" p328 or Roberts "Mystery, Novelty and Fantasy Clocks" p215

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate, Enamel, Other

A. R. Guilmet Mystery Clock
A. R. Guilmet Mystery Clock

A. R. Guilmet Mystery Clock

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H 24.5 in W 10.5 in D 8.75 in

A. R. Guilmet Mystery Clock

By Andre Romain Guilmet

Located in New Orleans, LA

This stunning French mystery clock by A.R. Guilmet is a delight to behold, combining captivating

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Antique 19th Century French Other Mantel Clocks

Materials

Slate, Bronze

Floating Diamond Mystery Clock
Floating Diamond Mystery Clock

Floating Diamond Mystery Clock

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H 19.75 in W 17 in D 10 in

Floating Diamond Mystery Clock

Located in New Orleans, LA

Floating Diamond Mystery Clock Movement by Paul Gerber, Case by G. R. Dorschfeldt Completed in 1994

Category

20th Century Swiss Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal, Gold

Mystery Clock by Robert Houdin
Mystery Clock by Robert Houdin

Mystery Clock by Robert Houdin

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H 16 in W 7.5 in D 4.88 in

Mystery Clock by Robert Houdin

By Robert Houdin

Located in New Orleans, LA

An unquestionable horological rarity, this regal gilt bronze mystery clock is the work of Jean

Category

Antique 19th Century French Other Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Etalage Reclame Mystery clock running nicely
Etalage Reclame Mystery clock running nicely

Etalage Reclame Mystery clock running nicely

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A stunning clock design by Etalage Reclame. It is mystery clock. It has two disks inside with ethe

Category

Vintage 1930s French Clocks

Materials

Metal

Large 19th Century Bronzed Spelter Mystery Clock
Large 19th Century Bronzed Spelter Mystery Clock

Large 19th Century Bronzed Spelter Mystery Clock

By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality French bronzed Spelter mystery clock, depicting a classically draped women

Category

Antique 19th Century French More Clocks

Materials

Spelter

Gübelin Turtle Mystery Clock Table
Gübelin Turtle Mystery Clock Table

Gübelin Turtle Mystery Clock Table

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H 29 in W 16 in D 16 in

Gübelin Turtle Mystery Clock Table

By Gubelin

Located in New Orleans, LA

Turtle Mystery Clock Table Gübelin Crafted 1926 A marvel of horological ingenuity, this rare

Category

20th Century Swiss Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble

French Conical Pendulum Mystery Clock
French Conical Pendulum Mystery Clock

French Conical Pendulum Mystery Clock

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H 36.25 in W 17 in D 11.25 in

French Conical Pendulum Mystery Clock

By Achille Brocot

Located in New Orleans, LA

A beautiful example of French horology at its finest, this conical pendulum mystery clock was

Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Alabaster, Metal, Bronze

Coral and Jade Koi Fish Mystery Clock
Coral and Jade Koi Fish Mystery Clock

Coral and Jade Koi Fish Mystery Clock

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H 5.25 in W 6.5 in D 4.75 in

Coral and Jade Koi Fish Mystery Clock

Located in New Orleans, LA

This Art Deco-period French mystery clock boasts a stunning design inspired by Eastern cultures and

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Coral, Jade

19th Century Mystery Clock by Houdin
19th Century Mystery Clock by Houdin

19th Century Mystery Clock by Houdin

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H 13.78 in W 5.32 in D 2.96 in

19th Century Mystery Clock by Houdin

By Jean Eugene Robert-Houdin

Located in London, GB

This is an exceptional and rare clock by the famous French magician and inventor of the 'mystery

Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Antique Ansonia Neoclassical Figural Swinging Ball Mystery Clock C1890
Antique Ansonia Neoclassical Figural Swinging Ball Mystery Clock C1890

Antique Ansonia Neoclassical Figural Swinging Ball Mystery Clock C1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

Neoclassical Figural Swinging Ball Mystery Clock “Diana The Huntress” C1890. Measures - 24.75"H x 5.5"W x 8

Category

Antique 19th Century Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Metal

Large Early 19 Century French Bronze Mystery Clock Retailed by M.I. Tobias
Large Early 19 Century French Bronze Mystery Clock Retailed by M.I. Tobias

Large Early 19 Century French Bronze Mystery Clock Retailed by M.I. Tobias

Located in New York, NY

Very fine quality and large Early 19 century French gilt bronze mystery clock retailed by M.I

Category

Antique 1820s French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Bronze and Nickle Plated Mystery Clock by Kienzle, circa 1935, Germany
Art Deco Bronze and Nickle Plated Mystery Clock by Kienzle, circa 1935, Germany

Art Deco Bronze and Nickle Plated Mystery Clock by Kienzle, circa 1935, Germany

By Kienzle Clocks

Located in Devon, England

Superbly stylish is this wonderful Art Deco 8 day mystery clock by Kienzel. Beautiful pale blue

Category

Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Farcot or Carrier-Belleuse Conical Mystery Clock
Farcot or Carrier-Belleuse Conical Mystery Clock

Farcot or Carrier-Belleuse Conical Mystery Clock

By EUGÈNE FARCOT OF PARIS Also known as HENRY EUGÈNE ADRIEN FARCOT (1830-1896), Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse

Located in New Orleans, LA

. Workings such as these led to the phrase mystery clocks. Farcot made only a few small clocks using the

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Antique 19th Century French Other Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Griotte Marble

Mid-Century Jefferson Golden View Electric Brass, Glass & Walnut Mystery Clock
Mid-Century Jefferson Golden View Electric Brass, Glass & Walnut Mystery Clock

Mid-Century Jefferson Golden View Electric Brass, Glass & Walnut Mystery Clock

By Jefferson Electric Co.

Located in New York, NY

This innovative Mid-Century Modernist "Golden View" electric mystery clock by the Jefferson

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Black Marble and Bronze Mystery Clock
19th Century French Black Marble and Bronze Mystery Clock

19th Century French Black Marble and Bronze Mystery Clock

By Samuel Marti

Located in New Orleans, LA

This rare and elegant 19th-century French mystery clock is crowned by a graceful Neoclassical

Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

Large Swinging Mystery Clock La Victoire by Émile Bruchon French, circa 1890
Large Swinging Mystery Clock La Victoire by Émile Bruchon French, circa 1890

Large Swinging Mystery Clock La Victoire by Émile Bruchon French, circa 1890

By Emile Bruchon

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

Standing at 3 1/2 ft in height this is the rare large version of the French swinging mystery clock

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau More Clocks

Materials

Spelter

Exceptional French Three-Piece Rotary Mystery Clock Set Maiden Candelabra Suite
Exceptional French Three-Piece Rotary Mystery Clock Set Maiden Candelabra Suite

Exceptional French Three-Piece Rotary Mystery Clock Set Maiden Candelabra Suite

By Henry Dasson

Located in Roslyn, NY

Exceptional 19th century, French 'Three Graces' annular dial clock, bronze and marble clock, with

Category

Antique 1880s French Louis XVI More Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Gübelin Turtle Mystery Water Clock
Gübelin Turtle Mystery Water Clock

Gübelin Turtle Mystery Water Clock

By Gubelin

Located in New Orleans, LA

One of the rarest and most sought-after of the great mystery clocks, the Gübelin turtle mystery

Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

German Horizontal Table Clock
German Horizontal Table Clock

German Horizontal Table Clock

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H 4.5 in W 6.75 in D 6.75 in

German Horizontal Table Clock

By F.S. Rosenlehner

Located in New Orleans, LA

An incredibly rare 19th century horizontal table mystery clock with single hand by German

Category

Antique 19th Century German Renaissance Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Glass

19th Century Mantle Clock with Pedestal Column Base Mystery Style Face Bronze
19th Century Mantle Clock with Pedestal Column Base Mystery Style Face Bronze

19th Century Mantle Clock with Pedestal Column Base Mystery Style Face Bronze

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

face itself is the same as the 19th-century mystery clocks although those are usually in pendulums

Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Bras En L'air Mantel Clock
French Bras En L'air Mantel Clock

French Bras En L'air Mantel Clock

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H 18 in W 9.63 in D 4.75 in

French Bras En L'air Mantel Clock

Located in New Orleans, LA

corresponding hours and minutes. Also classified as a mystery clock, the figure's hands appear to be free of any

Category

Antique 19th Century French Other Mantel Clocks

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze, Enamel

"The Jefferson" Electric Mystery Table Clock
"The Jefferson" Electric Mystery Table Clock

"The Jefferson" Electric Mystery Table Clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage electric clock from the Jefferson Co. in Bellwood, Illinois. Constructed of gold brushed

Category

Vintage 1950s American Clocks

Materials

Metal

20th Century Congreve Rolling Ball Clock
20th Century Congreve Rolling Ball Clock

20th Century Congreve Rolling Ball Clock

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H 18 in W 16 in D 16 in

20th Century Congreve Rolling Ball Clock

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

roll from one side to the other. This type of 'mystery' clock was invented by Sir William Congreve in

Category

Mid-20th Century British Regency Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Rosewood Marquetry and Ormolu Lyre Clock with Mystery Pendulum, Henri Marc 1850
Rosewood Marquetry and Ormolu Lyre Clock with Mystery Pendulum, Henri Marc 1850

Rosewood Marquetry and Ormolu Lyre Clock with Mystery Pendulum, Henri Marc 1850

By Henri Marc, Paris 1

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

Rosewood and Ormolu Lyre clock with mystery pendulum French, circa 1850 Excellent condition

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Fine Antique Cobalt Blue Porcelain and Ormolu Lyre Clock with Mystery Pendulum
Fine Antique Cobalt Blue Porcelain and Ormolu Lyre Clock with Mystery Pendulum

Fine Antique Cobalt Blue Porcelain and Ormolu Lyre Clock with Mystery Pendulum

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

bezel surrounding the clock forms the mystery pendulum, as the clock ticks the jeweled bezel moves from

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Swiss Made Gübelin Lucerne Mystery Floating Turtle Water Clock, Rare
Swiss Made Gübelin Lucerne Mystery Floating Turtle Water Clock, Rare

Swiss Made Gübelin Lucerne Mystery Floating Turtle Water Clock, Rare

By Gubelin

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A rare E. Gubelin Swiss made floating turtle mystery table clock made circa 1900 fitted with a very

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swiss Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Silver

The Congreve Clock
The Congreve Clock

The Congreve Clock

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H 24.63 in W 17.63 in D 17.5 in

The Congreve Clock

Located in New Orleans, LA

Case: 17 5/8" wide x 17 1/2" deep x 24 5/8" high Reference: Mystery, Novelty & Fantasy Clocks

Category

Antique 19th Century English Clocks

Congreve Clock
Congreve Clock

Congreve Clock

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H 24.63 in W 17.63 in D 17.5 in

Congreve Clock

By French Royal Exchange London

Located in New Orleans, LA

Case: 17 5/8" wide x 17 1/2" deep x 24 5/8" high Reference: Mystery, Novelty & Fantasy Clocks,1999

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Antique 19th Century British Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Silver, Brass

French Waterwheel Clock
French Waterwheel Clock

French Waterwheel Clock

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H 21.5 in W 18.5 in D 7.5 in

French Waterwheel Clock

Located in New Orleans, LA

Museum in Chicago. A nearly identical clock is illustrated on page 72 of Mystery, Novelty, and Fantasy

Category

20th Century French Industrial Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Industrial Battleship Clock
French Industrial Battleship Clock

French Industrial Battleship Clock

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H 15 in W 6.25 in D 12.5 in

French Industrial Battleship Clock

Located in New Orleans, LA

clock is pictured on page 256 of Mystery, Novelty, Fantasy Clocks by D. Roberts, circa 1895

Category

Antique 19th Century French Industrial Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Spherical Weight Mantel Clock
French Spherical Weight Mantel Clock

French Spherical Weight Mantel Clock

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H 21.5 in W 11.38 in D 6.5 in

French Spherical Weight Mantel Clock

Located in New Orleans, LA

) clock a functional work of art. This clock is pictured on page 74 of mystery, novelty and fantasy

Category

Antique 19th Century French Other Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

French Annular Clock by Leroy & Cie
French Annular Clock by Leroy & Cie

French Annular Clock by Leroy & Cie

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H 68.5 in W 16.5 in D 16.5 in

French Annular Clock by Leroy & Cie

By LeRoy

Located in New Orleans, LA

Dans le Monde, 1994, Tardy On Identifying and Appraising Clocks, 1991, Martha Tips Mystery, Novelty and

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

Automaton Wizard Clock
Automaton Wizard Clock

Automaton Wizard Clock

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H 26.5 in W 13.5 in D 8.63 in

Automaton Wizard Clock

Located in New Orleans, LA

would add magical flair to any mantel. A very similar clock is featured on the back cover of Mystery

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Other Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Silver

French Automaton Industrial Locomotive Clock
French Automaton Industrial Locomotive Clock

French Automaton Industrial Locomotive Clock

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H 17 in W 8.75 in D 20.25 in

French Automaton Industrial Locomotive Clock

Located in New Orleans, LA

exceptional, working condition. A similar clock is pictured on page 269 of Mystery, Novelty, Fantasy Clocks

Category

Antique 19th Century French Industrial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Automaton Battleship Industrial Clock
French Automaton Battleship Industrial Clock

French Automaton Battleship Industrial Clock

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H 15.5 in W 7.5 in L 15.5 in

French Automaton Battleship Industrial Clock

Located in New Orleans, LA

Mystery, Novelty, Fantasy Clocks by D. Roberts. Marked "Breveté S.G.D.G" circa 1895 Measures: 7 1

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Antique 19th Century French Industrial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Swedish Wooden Floor Clock
18th Century Swedish Wooden Floor Clock

18th Century Swedish Wooden Floor Clock

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H 83.5 in W 23.4 in D 8.6 in

18th Century Swedish Wooden Floor Clock

Located in High Point, NC

circular aperture adds a touch of mystery, a remnant of the clock's past life. This statuesque timepiece

Category

Antique 18th Century Swedish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Wood

Gilt Brass Waterwheel Timepiece by Peter Bonnert
Gilt Brass Waterwheel Timepiece by Peter Bonnert

Gilt Brass Waterwheel Timepiece by Peter Bonnert

By Peter Bonnert

Located in Stamford, CT

Mystery, Novelty & Fantasy Clocks pages 72-3.

Category

Vintage 1970s British Clocks

Materials

Brass

Cartier Prism Mystery Clock
Cartier Prism Mystery Clock

Cartier Prism Mystery Clock

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H 4 in W 3.5 in D 3 in

Cartier Prism Mystery Clock

By Cartier

Located in New Orleans, LA

This mystery clock by Cartier, known as a “prism” clock, is a work of exceptional engineering and

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Quartz

Cartier Prism Mystery Clock
Cartier Prism Mystery Clock

Cartier Prism Mystery Clock

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H 4 in W 3.5 in D 3 in

Cartier Prism Mystery Clock

By Cartier

Located in New Orleans, LA

A work of exceptional engineering and stylish artistry, this mystery clock by Cartier is known as a

Category

20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Quartz, Silver Plate

Gübelin Turtle Mystery Clock Table
Gübelin Turtle Mystery Clock Table

Gübelin Turtle Mystery Clock Table

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H 29 in W 16 in D 16 in

Gübelin Turtle Mystery Clock Table

By Gubelin

Located in New Orleans, LA

Turtle Mystery Clock Table Gübelin Crafted 1926 A marvel of horological ingenuity, this rare

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20th Century Swiss Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble

Very Rare 1930s Art Deco English Smiths 'Mystery Clock'
Very Rare 1930s Art Deco English Smiths 'Mystery Clock'

Very Rare 1930s Art Deco English Smiths 'Mystery Clock'

By Smiths English Clock Systems

Located in Devon, England

Mystery clock by the clock makers 'Smiths'. This rare Smiths mystery clock was made by Smith's Electronic

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Chrome

Very Rare 1930s Art Deco English Smiths 'Mystery Clock'
Very Rare 1930s Art Deco English Smiths 'Mystery Clock'

Very Rare 1930s Art Deco English Smiths 'Mystery Clock'

By Smiths English Clock Systems

Located in Devon, England

Mystery clock by the clock makers 'Smiths'. This clock is in perfect working order and runs on 230 volts

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Etalage Reclame Mystery Clock Running Nicely
Art Deco Etalage Reclame Mystery Clock Running Nicely

Art Deco Etalage Reclame Mystery Clock Running Nicely

Located in Palm Springs, CA

is mystery clock. It has two disks inside with hands affixed to the plates that rotate. There is an

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Vintage 1940s American Clocks

Materials

Metal

19th Century Glass Domed Gilt Bronze French Mystery Clock with a Swinging Putto
19th Century Glass Domed Gilt Bronze French Mystery Clock with a Swinging Putto

19th Century Glass Domed Gilt Bronze French Mystery Clock with a Swinging Putto

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A late 19th century French swinging putto ‘mystery’ clock. The clock drum has a gilded bronze bezel

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Rare Art Deco Mystery Clock by Jaeger-LeCoultre
Rare Art Deco Mystery Clock by Jaeger-LeCoultre

Rare Art Deco Mystery Clock by Jaeger-LeCoultre

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H 7.09 in W 9.85 in D 4.73 in

Rare Art Deco Mystery Clock by Jaeger-LeCoultre

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in Devon, England

Aside the appearance and super rarity of this marvellous Art Deco clock on first viewing, one can't

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Kienzly Zodiac Mantel Mystery Clock, circa 1935, Heinrich Möller
Art Deco Kienzly Zodiac Mantel Mystery Clock, circa 1935, Heinrich Möller

Art Deco Kienzly Zodiac Mantel Mystery Clock, circa 1935, Heinrich Möller

By Heinrich Möller

Located in Stockholm, SE

An unusual Art Deco Kienzle, a brass, copper, patinated, and glass 8-day mystery mantel timepiece

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Kienzly Zodiac Mantel Mystery Clock, circa 1935. Heinrich Möller
Art Deco Kienzly Zodiac Mantel Mystery Clock, circa 1935. Heinrich Möller

Art Deco Kienzly Zodiac Mantel Mystery Clock, circa 1935. Heinrich Möller

By Heinrich Möller

Located in Stockholm, SE

An unusual Art Deco Kienzle, a brass, copper, patinated, and glass 8-day mystery mantel timepiece

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Kienzly Zodiac Mantel Mystery Clock, circa 1935, Heinrich Möller
Art Deco Kienzly Zodiac Mantel Mystery Clock, circa 1935, Heinrich Möller

Art Deco Kienzly Zodiac Mantel Mystery Clock, circa 1935, Heinrich Möller

By Heinrich Möller

Located in Stockholm, SE

An unusual Art Deco Kienzle, a brass, copper, patinated, and glass 8-day mystery mantel timepiece

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Atomic Age Brass & Glass Electric Mystery Clock by Jefferson
Art Deco Atomic Age Brass & Glass Electric Mystery Clock by Jefferson

Art Deco Atomic Age Brass & Glass Electric Mystery Clock by Jefferson

By Jefferson Electric Co.

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful piece of art brass and glass Art Deco, table clock in working condition incredible

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

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By P. E. Guerin

Located in Roslyn, NY

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Located in Lisse, NL

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Diminutive Art Deco "blue" Neon Spinner Clock.

By Neon Clock Sales Co.

Located in Buffalo, NY

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By Boch Freres Keramis

Located in New York City, NY

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Marvelous Design & Warm Color Burl Walnut Art Deco, Bauhaus Mantel / Desk Clock

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Large Early Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Model of a Prancing Horse, TL Tested

Located in Austin, TX

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Pair of Jean Perzel Attributed 1940s Gilt Iron Wall Sconces

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By Atelier Jean Perzel

Located in Sharon, CT

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$7,500

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By Edgar Brandt

Located in Bridgewater, CT

A French Art Deco wrought iron table lamp, signed E. Brandt, from circa 1925 with an alabaster shade.

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Oval Art Deco Chandelier

$7,217 / item

H 27.56 in W 33.47 in D 20.87 in

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By Sofar

Located in Rebais, FR

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NSNG One More Time Clock Rusted Corten

$1,252 / item

H 14.57 in W 9.85 in D 7.49 in

NSNG One More Time Clock Rusted Corten

By Kiki & Joost, Joost van Bleiswijk

Located in Eindhoven, NL

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Art Deco Chandelier

$7,037 / item

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By Sofar

Located in Rebais, FR

Art Deco chandelier with nickel finish and sandblasted glasses.

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Arts and Crafts Copper and Brass Candleholder Jugendstil Aesthetic Movement

Arts and Crafts Copper and Brass Candleholder Jugendstil Aesthetic Movement

Located in Sharon, CT

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Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed

Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed

$32,000

H 43.31 in W 90.56 in D 30.32 in

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Located in Sao Paulo, SP

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Anello Venetian Glass Mirror

Anello Venetian Glass Mirror

$3,295 / item

H 24.41 in W 24.41 in D 2.37 in

Anello Venetian Glass Mirror

By Ongaro e Fuga

Located in Milan, IT

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Victorian Nécessaire de Voyage
Victorian Nécessaire de Voyage

Victorian Nécessaire de Voyage

$19,850

H 6 in W 12 in D 9 in

Victorian Nécessaire de Voyage

Located in New Orleans, LA

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Mystery Clocks For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of mystery clocks available for sale. The range of distinct mystery clocks — often made from metal, glass and stone — can elevate any home. Mystery clocks have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Art Deco, Louis XVI and Neoclassical mystery clocks are consistently popular styles. If space is limited, there are small mystery clocks measuring 2.17 inches across. Cartier, Jaeger-LeCoultre and Gubelin each produced beautiful mystery clocks that are worth considering.

How Much are Mystery Clocks?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $11,651, while they’re typically $650 on the low end and $745,000 highest priced.

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.