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French Empire Gout d'Egypt Mantle Clock Depicting the Goddess Isis
French Empire Gout d'Egypt Mantle Clock Depicting the Goddess Isis

French Empire Gout d'Egypt Mantle Clock Depicting the Goddess Isis

Located in London, GB

A rare French Empire Gout d'Egypt mantle clock depiciting the Goddess Isis, in ormolu, red or rouge griotte marble and patinated bronze, known as the Thomas Hope Clock.

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Early 1800s French Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Griotte Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Louis XV Ormolu Mntd. Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie Elephant Clock w/ Snail
Louis XV Ormolu Mntd. Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie Elephant Clock w/ Snail

Louis XV Ormolu Mntd. Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie Elephant Clock w/ Snail

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

An Exceptionally Rare 18th Century Louis XV Ormolu Mounted Meissen Porcelain Chinoiserie Elephant, Snail, and Flower Mantel Clock.

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18th Century German Chinoiserie Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

French Early 19th Century Empire Gilt Bronze Dragon Handled Urn Clock
French Early 19th Century Empire Gilt Bronze Dragon Handled Urn Clock

French Early 19th Century Empire Gilt Bronze Dragon Handled Urn Clock

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

An rare model French Empire mantle clock featuring a classical urn with dragon handles.

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Early 19th Century French Empire Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Monumental Terracotta Figural Mantel Clock Attr to Louis Royer, Sign L.Royer f.
Monumental Terracotta Figural Mantel Clock Attr to Louis Royer, Sign L.Royer f.

Monumental Terracotta Figural Mantel Clock Attr to Louis Royer, Sign L.Royer f.

Located in Lisse, NL

A rare and highly decorative mantel clock of impressive scale, combining strong modeling, unusual allegorical iconography, and excellent visual impact.

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Mid-19th Century Dutch Neoclassical Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Grand Figural Cartel Clock, After a Design by Gilles-Marie Oppenord
Grand Figural Cartel Clock, After a Design by Gilles-Marie Oppenord

Grand Figural Cartel Clock, After a Design by Gilles-Marie Oppenord

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

An Important and Extremely Rare Grand Figural Cartel Clock, After a Design by Gilles-Marie Oppenord.

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19th Century French Louis XVI Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Bronze Mantel Clock Paul and Virginia by Charles Cumberworth
19th Century Bronze Mantel Clock Paul and Virginia by Charles Cumberworth

19th Century Bronze Mantel Clock Paul and Virginia by Charles Cumberworth

Located in Marseille, FR

Rare and spectacular bronze mantel clock taking up the theme of the most famous 18th century novel "Paul and Virginia" written by Henri Bernardin de Saint Pierre and powerfully descr...

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Griotte Marble, Bronze

A Louis XVI Style Mantel Fine Gilt-Bronze Clock by François Linke
A Louis XVI Style Mantel Fine Gilt-Bronze Clock by François Linke

A Louis XVI Style Mantel Fine Gilt-Bronze Clock by François Linke

By François Linke

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

The case signed 'Linke'. This rare example of a clock by François Linke has a twin train eight-day movement striking on a bell.

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19th Century French Louis XVI Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Marble, Enamel, Ormolu

19th Century French Marble Clock Set / Garniture Putto Chariot Drawn by Panthers
19th Century French Marble Clock Set / Garniture Putto Chariot Drawn by Panthers

19th Century French Marble Clock Set / Garniture Putto Chariot Drawn by Panthers

Located in Lisse, NL

If you already have a place in mind for this clock then she could be gracing your home soon. Mind you, our price for this rare and meaningful clock even includes perfect packing and ...

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

Figural Bisque Porcelain w Gilt Bronze Clock Napoleonic Officer 19th century
Figural Bisque Porcelain w Gilt Bronze Clock Napoleonic Officer 19th century

Figural Bisque Porcelain w Gilt Bronze Clock Napoleonic Officer 19th century

Located in Sweden, SE

Comes from old Swedish estate. Such fragile clocks are very rare in the antiques market and this one is unusually well preserved.

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Late 19th Century French Empire Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze

French Louis XV Ormolu Clock of Hannibal and Scipio Signed Amant
French Louis XV Ormolu Clock of Hannibal and Scipio Signed Amant

French Louis XV Ormolu Clock of Hannibal and Scipio Signed Amant

Located in London, GB

Are antique French Louis XV ormolu mantel clock of Hannibal and Scipio signed Amant. This rare and unusual clock, in extremely fine condition and entirely original fire gilt ormolu, ...

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1770s French Louis XVI Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Art Deco Gilt Bronze & Marble Mantel Clock w. Sphinx & Pharaohs Egyptian Revival
Art Deco Gilt Bronze & Marble Mantel Clock w. Sphinx & Pharaohs Egyptian Revival

Art Deco Gilt Bronze & Marble Mantel Clock w. Sphinx & Pharaohs Egyptian Revival

Located in Lisse, NL

If you already have a place in mind for this stunning Art Deco clock then she could be gracing your home soon. Mind you, our price for this rare and meaningful clock even includes pe...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Gold Leaf, Metal

Antique 19th Century French Empire Style Ormolu Clock By Etienne Maxant Paris
Antique 19th Century French Empire Style Ormolu Clock By Etienne Maxant Paris

Antique 19th Century French Empire Style Ormolu Clock By Etienne Maxant Paris

By Etienne Maxant

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Starr, is a magnificent example of neoclassical design and superb craftsmanship. The clock is a rare and luxurious fusion of French artistry and American retail excellence, epitomizi...

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Late 19th Century French Empire Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

French 19C Japy Freres & Red Sevres Porcelain Mantle Clock with Garniture Set
French 19C Japy Freres & Red Sevres Porcelain Mantle Clock with Garniture Set

French 19C Japy Freres & Red Sevres Porcelain Mantle Clock with Garniture Set

By Japy Frères, Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, Phillipe Mourey

Located in Dallas, TX

Taking into account Mourey’s historical association with Japy, being late 19th Century, we are leaning heavily towards this being the date of manufacture i.e. 1885. The Clock has RA...

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19th Century French Rococo Revival Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Fine Louis XV Period Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock by Gilles L'aine
Fine Louis XV Period Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock by Gilles L'aine

Fine Louis XV Period Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock by Gilles L'aine

By Gilles Laine

Located in Montreal, QC

Rare Louis XV period wall clock "cartel d'applique " , finely cast and chiseled , beautiful mercury gliding , the enameled dial with roman numerals , signed GILLE LAINÉ À PARIS - G...

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1760s French Louis XV Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Louis XVI Style Bronze and Marble Clock depicting “Paul and Virginie"
French Louis XVI Style Bronze and Marble Clock depicting “Paul and Virginie"

French Louis XVI Style Bronze and Marble Clock depicting “Paul and Virginie"

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A rare Louis XVI style mantel clock after a late 18th century original inspired by the novel ‘Paul and Virginia’ written in 1788 by Bernardin de Saint-Pierre.

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

18th Century Louis XVI Ormolu and Marble Cercle Tournant Mantel Clock by Lepaute
18th Century Louis XVI Ormolu and Marble Cercle Tournant Mantel Clock by Lepaute

18th Century Louis XVI Ormolu and Marble Cercle Tournant Mantel Clock by Lepaute

By Lepaute

Located in London, GB

Referred to as a cercle tournant, or rotating dial clock, this rare timepiece diverges from conventional designs by employing two rotating cylindrical enamel bands that complete a fu...

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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Marble, Enamel, Ormolu

Wall clock by Lancashire Watch Co., late 19th cent. Ships free within USA.
Wall clock by Lancashire Watch Co., late 19th cent. Ships free within USA.

Wall clock by Lancashire Watch Co., late 19th cent. Ships free within USA.

Located in Madison, WI

Opening in 1893 in one of England’s largest factories, the company went head-to-head with American and Swiss watch makers. Extremely rare, this wall clock is from the limited line o...

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Brass

French Louis XV Silver Plated Bronze Putto Mantel Clock M Franjus Raison & Boyer
French Louis XV Silver Plated Bronze Putto Mantel Clock M Franjus Raison & Boyer

French Louis XV Silver Plated Bronze Putto Mantel Clock M Franjus Raison & Boyer

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique French Louis XV Style Cast Bronze Ormolu Figural Cherub / Putto "Sciences & Celestial" Mantel Clock in Rare Silver Gilt. Item features clock movement signed "Mon Franjus Rais...

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19th Century Louis XV Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Silver Plate

COLLECTABLE ART DECO 1920'S SALMON PINK GLASS MANTLE CLOCK MADE IN ENGLANd
COLLECTABLE ART DECO 1920'S SALMON PINK GLASS MANTLE CLOCK MADE IN ENGLANd

COLLECTABLE ART DECO 1920'S SALMON PINK GLASS MANTLE CLOCK MADE IN ENGLANd

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite, totally original, Art Deco Salmon Pink glass mantle clock period foxing A very good looking and super rare mantle cloc...

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1920s British Art Deco Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Large Arts & Crafts Brass & Oak Gustave Serrurier-Bovy Style Wall Clock, ca 1900
Large Arts & Crafts Brass & Oak Gustave Serrurier-Bovy Style Wall Clock, ca 1900

Large Arts & Crafts Brass & Oak Gustave Serrurier-Bovy Style Wall Clock, ca 1900

By Gustave Serrurier-Bovy

Located in Lisse, NL

Beautiful and stylish clock, in good working order. If you are looking for an exceptionally designed clock from the Arts & Crafts era then this rare wall clock could be yours to o...

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Early 20th Century European Jugendstil Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Brass

19th-Century Flame Mahogany Mantel Clock by Breguet Raised by Lion Paw Feet
19th-Century Flame Mahogany Mantel Clock by Breguet Raised by Lion Paw Feet

19th-Century Flame Mahogany Mantel Clock by Breguet Raised by Lion Paw Feet

By Breguet a Paris

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

An extremely rare mantel clock with a figured mahogany-veneered case by A-L Breguet Abraham-Louis Breguet (1747-1823), who was of Swiss origin, is undoubtedly the most celebrated c...

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Late 18th Century French Empire Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Brass

Antique Bridal Mora Clock
Antique Bridal Mora Clock

Antique Bridal Mora Clock

Located in Crowthorne, Surrey

Rare bridal mora clock (Angermanlandsbrud) from the 1800s.

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Early 1800s Swedish Gustavian Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Birch

A Late 19 Century Malachite clock Topped by a Gilt  Bronze Bust of Napoleon
A Late 19 Century Malachite clock Topped by a Gilt  Bronze Bust of Napoleon

A Late 19 Century Malachite clock Topped by a Gilt Bronze Bust of Napoleon

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A simple yet elegant relatively rare malachite cased clock topped by a gilt bronze bust of a young Napoleon in uniform after the marble original work by Jean Antoine Houdon.

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Late 19th Century French Empire Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

Louis XV Style Bronze Figural Clock Garniture by Maison Baguès French circa 1870
Louis XV Style Bronze Figural Clock Garniture by Maison Baguès French circa 1870

Louis XV Style Bronze Figural Clock Garniture by Maison Baguès French circa 1870

By Maison Baguès

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A fine Louis XV style gilt and Patinated bronze figural clock garniture by Maison Baguès. This rare example of a clock garniture by Maison Baguès has a twin train eight-day movem...

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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Swedish Mora Clock 100% Original Paint
Swedish Mora Clock 100% Original Paint

Swedish Mora Clock 100% Original Paint

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a Rare and unique Swedish Mora Clock with 100% Original Paint.

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1820s Swedish Primitive Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Pine

Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and White Marble Clock By François Linke, circa 1890
Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and White Marble Clock By François Linke, circa 1890

Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and White Marble Clock By François Linke, circa 1890

By François Linke

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

Signed to the bronze 'Linke'. This rare example of a clock by François Linke has a twin train eight-day movement striking on a bell.

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Swedish Mora Clock Gustavian Model
Swedish Mora Clock Gustavian Model

Swedish Mora Clock Gustavian Model

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a rare Swedish Mora Clock Gustavian model.

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1850s Swedish Country Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Wood

Robert Houdin Mystery Magic Clock
Robert Houdin Mystery Magic Clock

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.

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Late 19th Century Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Brass

Swedish Mora Clock Sven Nilsson Morin Model
Swedish Mora Clock Sven Nilsson Morin Model

Swedish Mora Clock Sven Nilsson Morin Model

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a Rare and unique Swedish Mora Clock. It was made by Sven Nilsson Morin.

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1790s Swedish Primitive Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Pine

Charles X Opaline clock with Dolphins
Charles X Opaline clock with Dolphins

Charles X Opaline clock with Dolphins

Located in Paris, FR

Rare white opaline clock with chiseled ormolu mount featuring two entwined dolphins.

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1820s French Charles X Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Opaline Glass

Swedish Mora Clock Natural Wood Fryksdhal Style
Swedish Mora Clock Natural Wood Fryksdhal Style

Swedish Mora Clock Natural Wood Fryksdhal Style

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a Rare and unique Swedish Mora Clock Fryksdhal style in Natural Pine.

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1890s Swedish Primitive Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Pine

John Nicholl Federal Tall Case Clock
John Nicholl Federal Tall Case Clock

John Nicholl Federal Tall Case Clock

By John Nicholl

Located in New York, NY

That clock is in the Newark Museum. A fine and rare New Jersey clock, the case consisting of four turned feet below a base paneled on the three visible sides and flanking a well-...

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Early 19th Century American Federal Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Mahogany, Maple

Fine and Rare 19th Century French or Russian Gilt Bronze and Malachite Mantle
Fine and Rare 19th Century French or Russian Gilt Bronze and Malachite Mantle

Fine and Rare 19th Century French or Russian Gilt Bronze and Malachite Mantle

Located in Dallas, TX

A very fine and rare late 19th century French or Russian malachite and mercury gilt bronze mantle clock

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Late 19th Century Baltic Baltic Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

Art Decò French Travel Clock Original Box
Art Decò French Travel Clock Original Box

Art Decò French Travel Clock Original Box

Located in Roma, IT

Art Decò French Travel Clock Original Box Wonderful vintage travel alarm clock in leather brown Manual movement Beautiful and rare travel clock Although slightly damaged, it still ...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Metal

Victorian French Carriage Clock with Compass
Victorian French Carriage Clock with Compass

Victorian French Carriage Clock with Compass

Located in Norwich, GB

A compass is mounted on the top with bevelled glass, silvered dial and locking lever. Not only is it very rare to find oval carriage clocks but perhaps rarer still to find a compa...

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19th Century French Victorian Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Brass

MID-18th CENTURY VENETIAN LACQUER TOWER CLOCK
MID-18th CENTURY VENETIAN LACQUER TOWER CLOCK

MID-18th CENTURY VENETIAN LACQUER TOWER CLOCK

Located in Firenze, FI

This is a rare, tasteful and refined clock, capable of lending a touch of elegance and antiquity to any space.

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Mid-18th Century Italian Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Iron

Swedish Mora Clock Unique Sven Nilsson Morin Model
Swedish Mora Clock Unique Sven Nilsson Morin Model

Swedish Mora Clock Unique Sven Nilsson Morin Model

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a Rare and unique Swedish Mora Clock. It was made by Sven Nilsson Morin.

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1790s Swedish Primitive Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Pine

Swedish Mora Clock 100% Original Paint Alfta Model
Swedish Mora Clock 100% Original Paint Alfta Model

Swedish Mora Clock 100% Original Paint Alfta Model

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a Rare and unique Swedish Mora Clock with 100% Original paint, Alfta Model.

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1820s Swedish Primitive Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Pine

Alabaster Clock, "The abduction of Europa"
Alabaster Clock, "The abduction of Europa"

Alabaster Clock, "The abduction of Europa"

Located in Paris, FR

Rare alabaster clock representing "The abduction of Europa" by Zeus metamorphosed into a bull.

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1830s French Restauration Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

A Large Gothic Revival Carved Oak Barometer with a Rare Snail Tail Thermometer
A Large Gothic Revival Carved Oak Barometer with a Rare Snail Tail Thermometer

A Large Gothic Revival Carved Oak Barometer with a Rare Snail Tail Thermometer

By Bruce James Talbert

Located in London, GB

A large Gothic Revival oak barometer with blind trefoil carved pediment, a rare snail tail mercury thermometer flanked by turned and incised uprights with sunflower carvings. A small...

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1880s British Gothic Revival Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Oak

19th Century Ormolu Gilt Bronze Antique Table Clock
19th Century Ormolu Gilt Bronze Antique Table Clock

19th Century Ormolu Gilt Bronze Antique Table Clock

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Rare antique 19th century table clock in ormolu gilt bronze.

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1880s Italian Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Bronze

English Nautical Mantel Clock with Barometer and Compass Eight-Day
English Nautical Mantel Clock with Barometer and Compass Eight-Day

English Nautical Mantel Clock with Barometer and Compass Eight-Day

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

An exceptional and highly decorative English nautical mantel clock, featuring a rare combination of a mechanical clock, barometer, and compass housed within an elegant maritime-inspi...

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Early 1900s English Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Antique Victorian Country House Oak Letter Box Clock Tower
Antique Victorian Country House Oak Letter Box Clock Tower

Antique Victorian Country House Oak Letter Box Clock Tower

Located in Northampton, GB

Large Sized Oak Post Box From our Boxes collection, we are delighted to introduce to the market this Country House Oak Letter Box Clock Tower. The rare model Post Box is made of so...

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Late 19th Century English High Victorian Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Brass

Important German Neoclassical Table Clock by David Roentgen
Important German Neoclassical Table Clock by David Roentgen

Important German Neoclassical Table Clock by David Roentgen

By David Roentgen

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

An important and rare table clock from the workshop of David Roentgen.

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Late 18th Century German Neoclassical Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Miniature Egyptian Style Walnut Bracket Clock, Barraud & Lund, London
Miniature Egyptian Style Walnut Bracket Clock, Barraud & Lund, London

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...

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1850s English Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Walnut

Paul Frey Miniature 18-Karat Gold and Jade Clock
Paul Frey Miniature 18-Karat Gold and Jade Clock

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.

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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Jade, Bronze

Important Meissen Porcelain Figural Clock Group on Original Marked Plinth
Important Meissen Porcelain Figural Clock Group on Original Marked Plinth

Important Meissen Porcelain Figural Clock Group on Original Marked Plinth

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in Lisse, NL

A remarkable example of Meissen’s finest artistic output. If you love this rare Meissen porcelain figural clock group with allegorical figures and swans as much as we do then you wi...

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18th Century German Rococo Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Brass

Antique Mora Clock Swedish Gold Black Early 1800s Chinoiserie Painted Original
Antique Mora Clock Swedish Gold Black Early 1800s Chinoiserie Painted Original

Antique Mora Clock Swedish Gold Black Early 1800s Chinoiserie Painted Original

Located in Lewes, England

It unusually has very detailed painted scenes on the side of the body too and a rare black face The clock body paint with subtle gold detailing has the usual wood movement and paint...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Wood

Chinese Market Champleve Enamel Carriage Clock by L. Vrard & Co
Chinese Market Champleve Enamel Carriage Clock by L. Vrard & Co

Chinese Market Champleve Enamel Carriage Clock by L. Vrard & Co

Located in Newark, England

Extremely Rare French Champleve Carriage Clock for the Chinese Market From our Carriage Clock collection we are delighted to offer this extremely rare Chinese Market Carriage Clock ...

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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Brass, Enamel

19th Century Napoleon III Pendulum Clock Regulateur De Parquet
19th Century Napoleon III Pendulum Clock Regulateur De Parquet

19th Century Napoleon III Pendulum Clock Regulateur De Parquet

Located in Berlin, DE

Featuring extremely finely chiselled, very decorative, fire-gilt bronze fittings. This rare and costly pendulum clock presents an amaranth, bergahorn, ebony and thread inscription...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Bronze

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Rare Antique Clocks For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of rare antique clocks for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique rare antique clocks was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and wood. There are all kinds of rare antique clocks available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Rare antique clocks made by Louis XVI designers — as well as those associated with Empire — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many rare antique clocks are appealing in their simplicity, but Dent, Edward F. Caldwell & Co. and Ferdinand Berthoud produced popular rare antique clocks that are worth a look.

How Much are Rare Antique Clocks?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $8,847, while they’re typically $395 on the low end and $250,000 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.