French Bronze Figural Clock Depicting Aurora
Located in Norwich, GB
French Bronze figural clock with a finely cast Bronze statue depicting Aurora holding a brass Orb
Category
Antique 1870s French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
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Fine Ormolu and Marble Cherub Clock Set by H Luppens Paris
$10,164 / set
H 23.5 in W 8.25 in D 7.75 in
Fine Ormolu and Marble Cherub Clock Set by H Luppens Paris
By Samuel Marti, H. Luppens & Cie
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
blue lacquered orb that contains the clock movement and dial. The sunburst pendulum swings gently below
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
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Large Louis XVI Style Gilded Ormolu Orb Mantel Clock
Located in Brighton, Sussex
around the orb clock, having an eight day striking movement, signs of the zodiac around the face and
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique French Art Deco Figural Bronze Girl W Orb Marble Desk Mantel Clock
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H 13.75 in W 3.75 in D 15.25 in
Antique French Art Deco Figural Bronze Girl W Orb Marble Desk Mantel Clock
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique circa 1920s Art Deco chiming mantel / desk clock by Besle Auxerre, crafted of several
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
George Nelson Chronopak Orb Desk Clock for Howard Miller
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: George Nelson. Manufacturer: Howard Miller. Period/Style: Mid-Century Modern. Country: United States. Date: 1950s. Dimensions: 6.5″ H x 5.25″ W x 4.75″ D. Materials...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
Nelson Chronopak Orb Round Ball Shape Turned Walnut Desk Clock
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern George Nelson for Howard Miller chronopak desk clock. 95% perfect condition.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Walnut
Clock of Set Representing "The King of Franks: Charles Martel"
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Martel (690-741) dressed like a warrior, throned on a Curule chair. On the clock is the orb, symbol of
Category
Antique 19th Century French Gothic Revival Mantel Clocks
Materials
Metal
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$5,816
H 16.15 in W 13.39 in D 5.12 in
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Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
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Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
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Antique 19th Century French Gilded Bronze Mantel Clock
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H 23.23 in W 16.15 in D 7.88 in
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Located in Vilnius, LT
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Category
Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Cherubs & Rooster Mantel Clock
$14,950Sale Price|21% Off
H 20 in W 19.13 in D 8 in
French 19th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Cherubs & Rooster Mantel Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Antique French Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Clock
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
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Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Fine Antique French Ormolu Rococo Clock - Cupid
By Vincenti et Cie
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
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Category
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
Exceptional French Three Graces Piece Rotary Mystery Clock Set Candelabra Suite
$39,500 / set
H 30 in W 12 in D 12 in
Exceptional French Three Graces Piece Rotary Mystery Clock Set Candelabra Suite
By Henry Dasson
Located in Roslyn, NY
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Category
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI More Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Louis XVI Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze White Marble Cherub Cupid Clock
$6,972Sale Price|43% Off
H 14.75 in W 15 in D 7.5 in
French Louis XVI Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze White Marble Cherub Cupid Clock
By S. Marti & Cie
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Sevres Porcelain and Ormolu Antique French Clock by Miroy Frères
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, Miroy Frères, Vincenti et Cie
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A superb early antique French ormolu and Sèvres style porcelain clock. It is made of exquisite ormolu (finely gilded bronze) mounted with very finely painted Sèvres style porcelain, ...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
Early 19th Century Empire Ormolu-Mounted Bronze and Marble Mantel Clock
$30,000
H 31.75 in W 21.25 in D 11 in
Early 19th Century Empire Ormolu-Mounted Bronze and Marble Mantel Clock
By Pierre-Victor Ledure
Located in New York, NY
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Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
Fine Sevres Porcelain and Ormolu Antique French Clock
By Vincenti et Cie
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
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Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
19th Century French White Marble and Gilt Bronze Clock in the Louis XVI Style
$30,238
H 19.5 in W 16 in D 9 in
19th Century French White Marble and Gilt Bronze Clock in the Louis XVI Style
Located in London, GB
An Impressive Marble and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock In the Louis XVI Manner Constructed from a marble platform with a bronze group above; all confidently dressed with exquisite hand-c...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Carrara Marble, Ormolu
Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Marble Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
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Large Rococo Ormolu Antique French Clock, Genius of Music
By Vincenti et Cie, Cie Des Bronzes De Bruxelles
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Mantel Clocks
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Ormolu
Marble and Gilt Bronze Clock with Mythological Decor, Napoleon III Period.
$4,273
H 17.13 in W 11.03 in D 6.3 in
Marble and Gilt Bronze Clock with Mythological Decor, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks
Materials
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Fine Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Clock by Achille Brocot & Delettrez
$9,552
H 21.5 in W 19 in D 7.5 in
Fine Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Clock by Achille Brocot & Delettrez
By Achille Brocot
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
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Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
A Napoleon III Period Sèvres Style Porcelain Three-Piece Clock Garniture
$219,913
H 33.86 in W 20.87 in D 11.03 in
A Napoleon III Period Sèvres Style Porcelain Three-Piece Clock Garniture
By Jean-François Denière
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks
Materials
Enamel, Ormolu
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Orb Clock For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the orb clock you’re looking for. Each orb clock for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, marble and stone. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer orb clock, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An orb clock, designed in the Louis XVI, mid-century modern or Empire style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made orb clock over the years, but those crafted by Howard Miller, Japy Frères and Lightcraft of California are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Orb Clock?
The average selling price for an orb clock at 1stDibs is $9,954, while they’re typically $2,000 on the low end and $37,928 for the 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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