Gilt Bronze Clock with Arab Prince and Princess made for the Orientalist market
Located in New York, NY
An Impressive and very large French Gilt Dore Bronze Clock with Arab Prince and Princess made for the Oriental Market.
Bronze
Vintage Hans Christian Andersen Pendulum Wall Clock from the 1960s
Located in Søborg, DK
In lovely working condition and with very pleasant chimes on the half and whole hour A very clean pendulum clock that has been running in our gallery with out any issues and keeping ...
Brass
Swedish Mora Clock "Princess"
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a rare Swedish Mora clock known as a "Princess" it half the size of a normal Swedish Mora clock.
Pine
Exceptional, Sunflower Time Piece
Located in Los Angeles, CA
From the collection of Raine, Countess Spencer, stepmother to Princess Diana. Note: clock not currently in working order.
Bronze
Sold
H 40.5 in W 16 in D 12 in
AWN Pugin, Possibly Designed for the Princess Chambers at Palace of Westminster.
By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin
Located in London, GB
A quarter chiming triple fusee bracket clock with carved florets and gilded details. This superb clock movement was made by the renowned company of John Moore and Sons of Clerkenwell.
Oak
19th Century Swedish Princess Clock
Located in Encinitas, CA
Very nice 19th century Swedish Princess clock scraped down to original blue color.
Pine
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
Vintage Mid-Century Sunburst Starburst Wall Clock, Germany, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Stunning 1970s sunburst starburst Junghans wall clock. Made of heavy resin, gilded, with a junghans battery operated clockwork. working condition. Will look great on your wall. Nice ...
Resin
$940
H 24 in W 19.5 in D 5 in
Antique Napoleon III French 19th C. Ebonized Mother of Pearl Inlaid Wall Clock
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid 19th Century Napoleon III Era French wall clock by Sarda Besancon. Features an oviform with serpentine ebonized wood and a glass face. The beautiful clock face is enameled porcel...
Porcelain, Glass, Hardwood
Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)
Metal
$584
H 12.41 in Dm 12.41 in
Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Wall Clock by Meister Anker in Brass, 1960s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Stunning sunburst wall clock made of brass, metal and glass. One of the most beautiful models I have seen to date. An eye catcher par excellence. Made in Germany. Electric, batt...
Metal, Brass
$1,049
H 1.58 in Dm 14.57 in
Very Rare Hutschenreuther Sunburst Wall Clock in Porcelain, Germany, 1960s
By Hutschenreuther
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Elegant, decorative, extremely rare. Very good condition. High end quality.
Porcelain
Unusual French Gilt Bronze Chinoiserie Clock of Lovers
Located in New York, NY
19th c. French Gilt Dore Bronze Chinoiserie Clock possibly made for the Chinese market. The intricately dressed figures are highly detailed with two toned gilding in both matte and v...
Ormolu
Monumental Japanese Kutani Porcelain Vase, Meiji/Taisho Period, Signed
Located in New York, NY
A Monumental Japanese Kutani porcelain vase, Meiji/Taisho Period, Signed Akiyama sei. The main body is all hand-painted with wonderful decorations which include Japanese figures of m...
Porcelain
Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Wall Clock in Brass by Dugena, 1960s, Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Stunning wall clock made of brass, metal and glass. An eye catcher par excellence. Made in Germany. Electric, battery operated clock.
Metal, Brass
$48,000
H 22.5 in W 29.75 in
"A Surprising Visit" 19th Century Antique European Oil Painting on Canvas
By Eduardo Leon Garrido
Located in Jacksonville, FL
A Surprising Visit" by Eduardo León Garrido (Spanish, 1856-1949) invites viewers into a sumptuous journey through 19th-century European luxury. Eduardo León Garrido, a distinguished ...
Canvas, Oil
Very Rare 19th C. Cobalt Blue Ground Sevres Porcelain Jewelry Box
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in New York, NY
A very large and unusual 19th century French Louis XVI style dore bronze mounted Sevres cobalt blue ground box signed Sarat. This box is truly a masterpiece. Sevres boxes, such as th...
Bronze
$148,000
H 37 in W 24 in D 3 in
Exceptional French Oil on Canvas, "Feeding the Doves", Signed by E. Munier
By Emile Munier
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional French oil on canvas, "Feeding the Doves", Signed and Dated by E. Munier, 1890. Émile Munier is one of the most sought after and most talented French artists of the 18...
Canvas, Giltwood
$116,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 54 in W 16 in D 14 in
An Italian 19th C. Marble Sculpture of "Flora's Embrace", By Professore F. Galli
By Fortunato Galli
Located in New York, NY
A Monumental Italian 19th Century Marble Sculpture of "Flora's Embrace", By Professore F. Galli. Flora's Embrace, an exquisite marble sculpture by the esteemed Professore Fortunato G...
Carrara Marble
$110,819
H 23.63 in W 19.69 in D 5.91 in
French Early 19th Century Empire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Claude Galle
By Claude Galle
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
Claude Galle, (1759–1815, master in 1786) is one of the most renowned bronziers active during the Napoleonic period, such as Pierre-Philippe Thomire, André-Antoine Ravrio and Louis-S...
Marble, Bronze
$74,850 / set
H 23 in W 19.5 in D 8.5 in
19th Century French Onyx and Ormolu Clock Garniture in the Egyptian Manner
By Leon Pilet
Located in London, GB
A Garniture de Cheminée in The Egyptian Manner Constructed in Algerian onyx and ormolu, comprising a large clock and two side pieces; rising from winged claw feet, the breakfront ...
Onyx, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
$77,500
H 70 in W 22 in D 22 in
A 19th C. French Ormolu Mounted & Rouge Marble Figural Cupid Jardiniere, ROBERT
By Robert Freres, Susse Freres
Located in New York, NY
A Monumental and Exceptionally High Quality 19th Century French Ormolu Mounted and Rouge Marble Jardiniere, attributed to ROBERT FRÈRES. The urn is of baluster form with ormolu saty...
Marble, Ormolu
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.
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On 1stDibs, find a range of extraordinary antique and vintage clocks today.
The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.
The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.
It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.