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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
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
Category
Vintage 1940s American Clocks
Materials
Metal
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
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Chrome, Aluminum
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
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Antique Gilt Brass and Frosted Glass Mystery Clock by Robert-Houdin
By Jean Eugene Robert-Houdin
Located in London, GB
Antique gilt brass and frosted glass mystery clock by Robert-Houdin
French, c. 1850
Height 35cm
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
c.1900 French Patinated Bronze Two Handed Glass Dial Mystery Clock
Located in Greenlawn, NY
the glass dial mystery clocks, began supplying shops with his pieces around 1838. In the beginning his
Category
Antique Early 1900s French More Clocks
Materials
Bronze
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
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Mantel Clocks
Materials
Metal, Bronze
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
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Brass, Chrome
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
Category
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass
H 11.42 in W 9.85 in D 2.76 in
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
H 30 in W 12 in D 12 in
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
H 30 in W 12 in D 12 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
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Mantel Clocks
Materials
Lucite
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
c.1925 French Mahogany Mystery Turtle Clock
Located in Greenlawn, NY
20th century French japanned mystery turtle clock with a pewter tray.
Case:
The Japanned case has
Category
Early 20th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Wood
Bras En L'air French Mantel Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
considered a mystery clock. Set on a adorned Carrara marble base.
Circa 1890
9 1/2" wide x 4 3/4" depth
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
French Louis XV Style Black Chinoiserie Lyre Clock, Guilmet Paris, 19th Century
By Andre Romain Guilmet
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
SGCG’. Guilmet became well-known in 1867, when he patented his so-called 'mystery clock’.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Chinoiserie Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Wood
H 19.25 in W 8.5 in D 7.25 in
French Charles X Musical Ormolu Mantel Clock of Gaius Marius Signed Robert Houdi
By Robert Houdin
Located in London, GB
. Robert Houdin was a famous clockmaker and magician, his mystery clocks a delight of the age, and he is
Category
Antique 1820s French Charles X Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
H 23 in W 17 in D 8 in
Mystery Pinwheel Upside Down Skeleton Hanging Swinging Clock with Marble Base
Located in Danville, CA
Mystery pinwheel upside down skeleton swinging clock with marble base.
Here is a very nice looking
Category
Early 2000s Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass
H 19.5 in W 8 in D 8 in
French Mystery Gravity Driven Gilt Incline Rolling Clock - No Spring or Battery
Located in Danville, CA
French Style Mystery Gravity Driven Gilt Incline Rolling Clock - No Spring or Battery
This very
Category
Early 20th Century French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass
H 9.5 in W 21.25 in D 4.53 in
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
Category
Vintage 1970s American Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
Mystery Brass Diana Figure Swinging Clock with 8 Day Skeleton Movement
Located in Danville, CA
Mystery Diana swinging swinger clock with 8 day skeleton movement.
Solid brass cast lady Diana
Category
Early 2000s Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
Large Mystery Brass Lady Gloria 8 Day Cobalt Blue Ball Swinging Clock
Located in Danville, CA
Mystery gloria 4" cobalt blue ball marble swinging clock.
Here is a nice mystery cobalt blue 4
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
Large Mystery Brass Lady Diana 8 Day Cobalt Blue Ball Swinging Clock
Located in Danville, CA
Large Mystery Diana cobalt blue ball swinging clock
Excellent Diana statue 4" ball swinger. It
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
Mystery Ferris Wheel Gravity Weight Ball Driven Regulator Clock - Never Wind It!
Located in Danville, CA
Here we are offering a fantastic mystery Ferris wheel bearing ball driven crystal regulator clock
Category
Early 2000s Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
H 22 in W 10.75 in D 8.38 in
Mystery Cobalt Blue Ball 8 Day Brass Huntress Lady Statue Swinging Clock
Located in Danville, CA
Here is an excellent condition brass Huntress lady figure mystery swinging clock. It comes with an
Category
Early 2000s Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
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
H 17.75 in W 17.75 in D 8.75 in
Mystery 8 Day Fusee Chain English Congreve Rolling Ball Clock with Bell Striking
Located in Danville, CA
A large beautiful mystery Congreve rolling ball clock. The original clock is invented by an English
Category
Early 2000s Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
H 19.25 in W 15.75 in D 15.38 in
French Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock Depicting Cupid & Psyche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exquisite early 19th century French Empire hand-chiseled ormolu mantel clock. Set on bracket feet
Category
Antique 19th Century French Clocks
Materials
Bronze
c.1900 French Industrial Fire Engine Clock
By Andre Romain Guilmet
Located in Greenlawn, NY
that era.
For additional information on industrial clocks see: 'Mystery, Novelty & Fantasy Clocks' by
Category
20th Century French More Clocks
Materials
Bronze
French Thin Glass Pinwheel Escapement Big Wheel Marble Base Skeleton Clock
Located in Danville, CA
a very rare glass mystery skeleton clock. This is a very accurate timing skeleton clock. Within 8
Category
Early 2000s French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Glass
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
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
Category
Antique 1870s French Industrial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze
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
21st Century Ando Time Hourglass in Crystal/Grape/Red by Tadao Ando
By Tadao Ando, Venini
Located in murano, IT
unspoken tale: perhaps it is a talisman or an omen for art, or maybe it is the custodian of the mysteries
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian More Clocks
Materials
Glass
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, Other, Enamel, Gold Plate
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
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
Located in Chicago, IL
A gold bronze statue of a Grecian Woman, supported by a royal rouge marble clock. Gold bronze
Category
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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
Category
20th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
H 10.24 in W 13.78 in D 3.94 in
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
Category
Antique 19th Century French Industrial Clocks
Materials
Bronze
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
Category
Antique 19th Century French Other Mantel Clocks
Materials
Slate, Bronze
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
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
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
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
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
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
Bronze, Ormolu
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
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
H 9.85 in W 8.67 in D 2.37 in
Farcot or Carrier-Belleuse Conical Mystery Clock
By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, EUGÈNE FARCOT OF PARIS Also known as HENRY EUGÈNE ADRIEN FARCOT (1830-1896)
Located in New Orleans, LA
. Workings such as these led to the phrase mystery clocks. Farcot made only a few small clocks using the
Category
Antique 19th Century French Other Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Griotte Marble
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
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
H 41.5 in W 16 in D 12 in
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
19th Century Mantle Clock with Pedestal Column Base Mystery Style Face Bronze
Located in GB
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
H 2.17 in W 2.17 in D 7.49 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
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
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
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
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
H 22 in W 10.5 in D 4.75 in
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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.
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