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19th Century French Boulle Mantel Clock on Stand
19th Century French Boulle Mantel Clock on Stand

19th Century French Boulle Mantel Clock on Stand

Located in London, GB

movement is stamped: A Bernoud Paris C.D with serial number 459. It is rare to find a Boulle clock with

Category

1870s French Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu, Brass

French Pendule, Mantel Clock, Madame Recamier, Empire 1810
French Pendule, Mantel Clock, Madame Recamier, Empire 1810

French Pendule, Mantel Clock, Madame Recamier, Empire 1810

Located in Greven, DE

D: 33 x 35 x 14 cm Description: Fancy and rare fire-gilt mantel clock from the Empire period

Category

Early 1800s French Empire Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Rare Silver, Rock Crystal, and Enamel Globe 'Vienna Egg' Clock by Hermann Bohm
Rare Silver, Rock Crystal, and Enamel Globe 'Vienna Egg' Clock by Hermann Bohm

Rare Silver, Rock Crystal, and Enamel Globe 'Vienna Egg' Clock by Hermann Bohm

By Hermann Böhm

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

Rare Silver, Rock Crystal, and Enamel Globe Clock by Hermann Bohm, Rock Crystal Globe Clock

Category

19th Century Austrian Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Rock Crystal, Silver, Enamel

William Webster English Tall Case Clock with Rare 30 Day Movement, circa 1740
William Webster English Tall Case Clock with Rare 30 Day Movement, circa 1740

William Webster English Tall Case Clock with Rare 30 Day Movement, circa 1740

By William Webster

Located in Milford, NH

An exceptional and rare English burled walnut veneered and inlaid tall case clock by William

Category

Mid-18th Century English Georgian Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Walnut

A clock set 3 pieces imari porcelain and bronze
A clock set 3 pieces imari porcelain and bronze

A clock set 3 pieces imari porcelain and bronze

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Clock set three pieces in Imari porcelain and bronze . this clock set is rare ,you can use it with

Category

1880s French Napoleon III Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Exhibition Skeleton Clock by J. Smith & Sons of Clerkenwell
Exhibition Skeleton Clock by J. Smith & Sons of Clerkenwell

Exhibition Skeleton Clock by J. Smith & Sons of Clerkenwell

Located in New Orleans, LA

This exceptionally rare and early skeleton clock is a work of true horological mastery. Crafted by

Category

19th Century English Other Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Bronze Champlevé and Onyx Mantel Clock
19th Century French Bronze Champlevé and Onyx Mantel Clock

19th Century French Bronze Champlevé and Onyx Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

French bronze champlevé enamel and green onyx mantel clock Of rare circular form of cast gilt

Category

Late 19th Century French Victorian Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Bronze, Enamel

Rare 19th c. Hand Blown Crystal Pocket Watch Holder with Dome
Rare 19th c. Hand Blown Crystal Pocket Watch Holder with Dome

Rare 19th c. Hand Blown Crystal Pocket Watch Holder with Dome

Located in Great Barrington, MA

An amazing hand blown pocket watch holder in cranberry and clear crystal with a latticino twist hooked holder. The clear dome is facet cut and the base sits atop a knopped stand. Per...

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19th Century Unknown Rare Antique Clocks

Small and Rare Louis XV Style Cartel Pendulum in Gilded Bronze
Small and Rare Louis XV Style Cartel Pendulum in Gilded Bronze

Small and Rare Louis XV Style Cartel Pendulum in Gilded Bronze

By Maison Auguste Le Maire

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

. Louis XV style . Maison Auguste le Maire, Paris . 1870 . Gilded bronze

Category

19th Century French Louis XV Rare Antique Clocks

Early Wooden Gents of Leicester Wall Clock, c.1910
Early Wooden Gents of Leicester Wall Clock, c.1910

Early Wooden Gents of Leicester Wall Clock, c.1910

By Gents of Leicester

Located in London, GB

A very early and rare wooden cased wall clock made in England by Gents of Leicester. c.1910

Category

1910s English Industrial Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

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

19th Century French Neoclassical Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Marble, Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

Japy Freres Ormolu and Porcelain Oriental Antique French Clock
Japy Freres Ormolu and Porcelain Oriental Antique French Clock

Japy Freres Ormolu and Porcelain Oriental Antique French Clock

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A rare and wonderful clock in the French oriental style, circa 1870. Beautifully made in ormolu

Category

19th Century French Chinoiserie Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Black Forest Wooden Carved Mantel Clock with Eagle and Shepherd
Black Forest Wooden Carved Mantel Clock with Eagle and Shepherd

Black Forest Wooden Carved Mantel Clock with Eagle and Shepherd

Located in Berghuelen, DE

mountain sheep. The shepherd is defending the sheep. An extremely rare and elaborate carved clock. Executed

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Late 19th Century Swiss Rustic Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Factory Clock by International Time Recording Co Ltd
Large Antique Factory Clock by International Time Recording Co Ltd

Large Antique Factory Clock by International Time Recording Co Ltd

By International Time Recording Co. Ltd.

Located in Nottingham, GB

Stunning Reclaimed Factory Clock by International Time Recording Co Ltd A beautiful and rare

Category

1920s Industrial Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Metal

French Japonisme Ormolu, Patinated Bronze, and Cloisonne Enamel Mantel Clock
French Japonisme Ormolu, Patinated Bronze, and Cloisonne Enamel Mantel Clock

French Japonisme Ormolu, Patinated Bronze, and Cloisonne Enamel Mantel Clock

By L'Escalier de Cristal, Edouard Lievre

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

and design. Truly one of a kind clock, extremely rare model. Good condition, ready to place. No

Category

Late 19th Century French Japonisme Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Arts & Crafts 'Tudric' Clock by Archibald Knox for Liberty & Co
Arts & Crafts 'Tudric' Clock by Archibald Knox for Liberty & Co

Arts & Crafts 'Tudric' Clock by Archibald Knox for Liberty & Co

By Archibald Knox

Located in Petworth, GB

Iconic and rare Arts & Crafts pewter clock With enamel face and stylised ‘Celtic’ metalwork

Category

Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Pewter

Huge Reclaimed Double Sided Great Western Rail Electric Platform Clock
Huge Reclaimed Double Sided Great Western Rail Electric Platform Clock

Huge Reclaimed Double Sided Great Western Rail Electric Platform Clock

By Gents of Leicester

Located in Nottingham, GB

Rare huge double sided railway platform clock An exceptional and rare double sided railway

Category

Early 20th Century British Industrial Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Steel

Enormous Reclaimed Cast Iron Industrial Clock by Gents of Leicester
Enormous Reclaimed Cast Iron Industrial Clock by Gents of Leicester

Enormous Reclaimed Cast Iron Industrial Clock by Gents of Leicester

By Gents of Leicester

Located in Nottingham, GB

with this historic and rare Gents of Leicester industrial clock. This monumental piece has a 48-inch

Category

1920s British Industrial Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Steel

Early 19th Century Mantel Clock, Firegilt Bronze, Paris circa 1810
Early 19th Century Mantel Clock, Firegilt Bronze, Paris circa 1810

Early 19th Century Mantel Clock, Firegilt Bronze, Paris circa 1810

Located in Greven, DE

Very rare "Au Bon Sauvage" mantel clock France Fire-gilt and patinated bronze Empire around 1810

Category

Early 19th Century French Empire Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Bronze

1920s Art Deco Mantel Clock with Chinoiserie, Made in France
1920s Art Deco Mantel Clock with Chinoiserie, Made in France

1920s Art Deco Mantel Clock with Chinoiserie, Made in France

Located in Greven, DE

Chinoiserie Art Deco Mantel Clock France Bronze, serpentine 1920s Dimensions: H x W x D: 27 x 34

Category

1920s French Art Deco Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Serpentine, Brass, Bronze

Sevres Porcelain and Ormolu Four Glass Antique French Clock Set
Sevres Porcelain and Ormolu Four Glass Antique French Clock Set

Sevres Porcelain and Ormolu Four Glass Antique French Clock Set

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A rare and beautiful antique French clock garniture, in excellent original condition. Ormolu (fine

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Clock - Elephant - The Mahout Fending Off A Tiger
Antique French Clock - Elephant - The Mahout Fending Off A Tiger

Antique French Clock - Elephant - The Mahout Fending Off A Tiger

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A rare and impressive antique French clock, modelled as an elephant carrying a howdah with a tiger

Category

19th Century French Victorian Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Metal

Extra Large Reclaimed Industrial Clock By International Time Recording Co Ltd
Extra Large Reclaimed Industrial Clock By International Time Recording Co Ltd

Extra Large Reclaimed Industrial Clock By International Time Recording Co Ltd

By International Time Recording Co. Ltd.

Located in Nottingham, GB

STUNNING LARGE ORIGINAL FACTORY CLOCK BY INTERNATIONAL TIME RECORDING CO LTD A beautiful and rare

Category

Early 20th Century British Industrial Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Superb Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Giltwood Wall Clock Signed Cedergren
Superb Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Giltwood Wall Clock Signed Cedergren

Superb Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Giltwood Wall Clock Signed Cedergren

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

Fine and rare Empire Swedish cartel clock. Very elaborately carved wooden case in the form of a

Category

19th Century Swedish First Empire Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Wood

Extra Large Copper Factory Clock By International Time Recording Co L
Extra Large Copper Factory Clock By International Time Recording Co L

Extra Large Copper Factory Clock By International Time Recording Co L

By International Time Recording Co. Ltd.

Located in Nottingham, GB

A beautiful and rare example from clock makers International Time Recording Co Ltd circa 1930

Category

Early 20th Century British Industrial Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Metal

Antique Victorian Single Fusee Wall Clock with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Antique Victorian Single Fusee Wall Clock with Mother of Pearl Inlay

Antique Victorian Single Fusee Wall Clock with Mother of Pearl Inlay

Located in Wisbech, England

Antique and rare Victorian wall clock crafted from mother of pearl inlaid papier-mâché, featuring a

Category

19th Century Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Wood

Small Copper Antique Wall Clock by 'ITR' International Time Recording Co Ltd
Small Copper Antique Wall Clock by 'ITR' International Time Recording Co Ltd

Small Copper Antique Wall Clock by 'ITR' International Time Recording Co Ltd

By International Time Recording Co. Ltd.

Located in Nottingham, GB

Antique copper industrial wall clock A beautiful and rare copper example from clock makers

Category

1920s British Industrial Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Metal, Copper

Reclaimed Small Industrial Art Deco Stepped Copper Case Wall Clock By Itr
Reclaimed Small Industrial Art Deco Stepped Copper Case Wall Clock By Itr

Reclaimed Small Industrial Art Deco Stepped Copper Case Wall Clock By Itr

By International Time Recording Co. Ltd.

Located in Nottingham, GB

ANTIQUE COPPER INDUSTRIAL WALL CLOCK A beautiful and rare copper example from clock makers

Category

1920s British Industrial Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Metal, Copper

Hounds of the Devil, Antique French Gothic Gilt Bronze Cartel Wall Clock
Hounds of the Devil, Antique French Gothic Gilt Bronze Cartel Wall Clock

Hounds of the Devil, Antique French Gothic Gilt Bronze Cartel Wall Clock

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A wonderful and rare Gothic Cartel clock, circa 1870, beautifully modelled in gilt bronze. Chronos

Category

19th Century French Gothic Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

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

Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Spelter

Stunning Antique Burr Walnut Mappin & Webb Mantle Clock with Claw and Ball Feet
Stunning Antique Burr Walnut Mappin & Webb Mantle Clock with Claw and Ball Feet

Stunning Antique Burr Walnut Mappin & Webb Mantle Clock with Claw and Ball Feet

By Mappin & Webb

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

and ball feet A very good looking well made and decorative mantle clock, rare to find in Burr

Category

19th Century English Art Deco Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Walnut

Swedish Rococo Mora Clock
Swedish Rococo Mora Clock

Swedish Rococo Mora Clock

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a rare Swedish Rococo Mora clock.

Category

1890s Swedish Country Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Wood

Swedish Mora Clock "Princess"
Swedish Mora Clock "Princess"

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

Category

1890s Swedish Country Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Pine

English Novelty Padlock Clock
English Novelty Padlock Clock

English Novelty Padlock Clock

Located in Newark, England

table clock is rare to see as it has been made in the form of a padlock for a great novelty look, the

Category

Late 19th Century British Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Metal, Silver, Brass

German Hexagonal Table Clock
German Hexagonal Table Clock

German Hexagonal Table Clock

By Elias Weckherlin

Located in New Orleans, LA

Exceptional beauty and innovation are on display in this rare German Renaissance table clock

Category

17th Century German Renaissance Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Brass, Copper

German Renaissance Turret Clock
German Renaissance Turret Clock

German Renaissance Turret Clock

Located in New Orleans, LA

This immensely rare Renaissance turret-form clock, or the table clock, was considered both a

Category

17th Century German Renaissance Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Brass

18th-Century George III Mahogany Eight-Day Silver Dial Clock by T.M London
18th-Century George III Mahogany Eight-Day Silver Dial Clock by T.M London

18th-Century George III Mahogany Eight-Day Silver Dial Clock by T.M London

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

A Rare 18th-Century Georgian English 8" Dial Clock / Wall Clock, by THEODORE MORISON London, C

Category

Mid-18th Century English George III Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Silver, Brass

German Hexagonal Table Clock
German Hexagonal Table Clock

German Hexagonal Table Clock

By Wilhelm Koeberle

Located in New Orleans, LA

Crafted by Bavarian clockmaker Wilhelm Koeberle, this rare 18th-century table clock is a miniature

Category

18th Century German Other Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Brass

Renaissance Horizontal Table Clock
Renaissance Horizontal Table Clock

Renaissance Horizontal Table Clock

By Andreas Glenck 1

Located in New Orleans, LA

Crafted by Prague clockmaker Andreas Glenck, this rare and important horizontal table clock dates

Category

17th Century Czech Other Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Iron, Brass

Swedish Gustavian Long Case Clock
Swedish Gustavian Long Case Clock

Swedish Gustavian Long Case Clock

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a unique and rare Swedish long case clock, it’s been restored and new battery works have

Category

1790s Swedish Country Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Pine

16th Century Renaissance Turret Clock
16th Century Renaissance Turret Clock

16th Century Renaissance Turret Clock

Located in New Orleans, LA

This immensely rare Renaissance turret clock or table clock, was considered both a scientific

Category

16th Century German Renaissance Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Brass

Mora Clock Swedish Rococo Style Unique
Mora Clock Swedish Rococo Style Unique

Mora Clock Swedish Rococo Style Unique

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a VERY Rare and unique Swedish Mora clock. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paint

Category

1910s Swedish Rococo Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Wood

German Oak Gründerzeit Grandfather Clock, 1880s
German Oak Gründerzeit Grandfather Clock, 1880s

German Oak Gründerzeit Grandfather Clock, 1880s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Magnificent and rare Gründerzeit Grandfather clock. Striking German design from the 1880s. Solid

Category

1880s German International Style Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Brass

Swedish Royal Rococo Chiming Longcase Clock
Swedish Royal Rococo Chiming Longcase Clock

Swedish Royal Rococo Chiming Longcase Clock

Located in Stockholm, SE

. Both date and seconds are present in this clock which is rare. It also has chimes of different tunes

Category

1760s Swedish Rococo Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Giltwood, Wood

19th Century Chiseled Silver Table Clock
19th Century Chiseled Silver Table Clock

19th Century Chiseled Silver Table Clock

Located in Firenze, FI

Elegant and rare table clock in chiseled silver made in eighteenth-century style but of nineteenth

Category

Early 19th Century Italian Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Silver

Rare Early 18th Century Queen Anne Walnut Stick Barometer, Circa 1705-1710
Rare Early 18th Century Queen Anne Walnut Stick Barometer, Circa 1705-1710

Rare Early 18th Century Queen Anne Walnut Stick Barometer, Circa 1705-1710

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

A fine and rare Queen Anne walnut barometer, unsigned, but exhibiting all the stylistic

Category

Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Walnut

Gustavian Swedish Columnar Tall Case Clock, 18th Century
Gustavian Swedish Columnar Tall Case Clock, 18th Century

Gustavian Swedish Columnar Tall Case Clock, 18th Century

Located in Doylestown, PA

beautiful and rare form grandfather clock, a variation on the Mora clock. Its column body is comprised of

Category

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Wood

18th-19th Century Antique Saw Clock, Southern Germany
18th-19th Century Antique Saw Clock, Southern Germany

18th-19th Century Antique Saw Clock, Southern Germany

Located in Greven, DE

century Dimensions: height 23 cm, diameter of the base 11 cm Description: Rare small saw clock with

Category

Early 19th Century German Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Repeating Carriage Clock (1875)
Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Repeating Carriage Clock (1875)

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Repeating Carriage Clock (1875)

By Horace Woodward & Co. Ltd.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A magnificent, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver carriage clock; an

Category

1870s English Victorian Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Table Clock in Black Marble and Bronze
19th Century Table Clock in Black Marble and Bronze

19th Century Table Clock in Black Marble and Bronze

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Rare antique table clock with marble base and bronze sculpture young girl with fruit basket. High

Category

1880s Italian Rare Antique Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Chinoiserie/Orientalist Champleve Enamel & Bronze Clock, F. Barbediene
French Chinoiserie/Orientalist Champleve Enamel & Bronze Clock, F. Barbediene

French Chinoiserie/Orientalist Champleve Enamel & Bronze Clock, F. Barbediene

By F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in New York, NY

double sided clock, signed by Ferdinand Barbedienne. It is very rare to see a clock that has such a great

Category

19th Century French Chinoiserie Rare Antique Clocks

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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.

Questions About Rare Antique Clocks
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Check the clock for a manufacturer’s mark or label. Once you have this, you should be able to look up the clock’s brand to see if it is French in origin. A clock is considered antique once it is 100 years old. A professional can also help verify the origin of your clock. Shop an array of expertly vetted antique clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    To identify your antique clock, search for markings on the back of its movement or case. Once you have located these marks, use trusted online resources to determine who the maker is. From there, you can continue your research to learn more about your clock's age, style and other characteristics. An expert appraiser or antiques dealer can also assist you with identification. Find a wide range of antique clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To spot whether or not a clock is antique, note if the clockmaker’s name or company is engraved near the center face of the dial. A paper label may also be pasted on the back of the clock. You can shop a collection of expertly vetted antique clocks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    An antique bracket clock refers to a portable spring-driven pendulum table clock created in the 17th and 18th centuries. These clocks were equipped with convenient carrying handles and were housed usually in rectangular cases. Shop a collection of antique and vintage bracket clocks from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    To know if an antique clock is valuable, you'll typically need to have the piece assessed by a certified appraiser or an experienced antiques dealer. The maker and style of the clock will help determine its value (an early American clockmaker’s antique grandfather model, featuring an oak case and decorative carvings, may be very interesting to collectors, for example). Overall condition of your clock also plays a role. Generally, clocks that still work are worth more than those that require repairs. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique, vintage and modern clocks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
    Yes, some old antique clocks may be worth something. Many collectors look for clocks produced by certain manufacturers, such as the Ansonia Clock Company, the Seth Thomas Clock Company, Jaeger-LeCoultre and the Chelsea Clock Company. In addition to the maker, the type, materials, style and condition of the clock influence its value. Generally, clocks that remain in good working order are worth more than those in need of repairs and restorations. To find out how much your clock may be worth, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of antique clocks.