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Miniature Longcase Rocking Ship Clock by Sinclair Harding.
By Sinclair Harding
Located in Amersham, GB
longcase has an eight day weight driven movement with an automaton rocking ship in the top arch of the dial
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Vintage 1980s English George III Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Miniature Longcase Rocking Ship Clock by Sinclair Harding.
Miniature Longcase Rocking Ship Clock by Sinclair Harding.

Miniature Longcase Rocking Ship Clock by Sinclair Harding.

H 75.2 in W 15.56 in D 9.45 in
Georgian Mahogany Longcase Clock with Rocking Ship Automation, Jos. Kent, London
Located in Norwich, GB
Georgian Mahogany Longcase Clock with Rocking Ship Automation, Joseph Kent, London. Fine flame
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Antique 1810s English Georgian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany Longcase Clock with Rocking Ship Automation, Jos. Kent, London
Georgian Mahogany Longcase Clock with Rocking Ship Automation, Jos. Kent, London

Georgian Mahogany Longcase Clock with Rocking Ship Automation, Jos. Kent, London

H 89 in W 20.5 in D 10 in

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A Wonderful Federal Tall Clock With Rocking Ship Animated Dial
By James Cole
Located in Sharon, MA
An impressive Federal mahogany tall case clock with rare rocking ship dial by James Cole, Rochester
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Antique 19th Century American Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

A Wonderful Federal Tall Clock With Rocking Ship Animated Dial
A Wonderful Federal Tall Clock With Rocking Ship Animated Dial

A Wonderful Federal Tall Clock With Rocking Ship Animated Dial

H 92.5 in W 21.25 in D 10.5 in
8 Day Original Rocking Ship Longcase Clock by Charles Botta of Poole
Located in Cheltenham, GB
A fine small 8 day arched painted dial original rocking ship automata clock, by Charles Botta of
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Grandfather Clocks and ...

Materials

Brass

8 Day Original Rocking Ship Longcase Clock by Charles Botta of Poole
8 Day Original Rocking Ship Longcase Clock by Charles Botta of Poole

8 Day Original Rocking Ship Longcase Clock by Charles Botta of Poole

H 82.68 in W 18.31 in D 9.85 in
18th Century Chippendale Tall Case Clock with Rocking Ship Automaton
Located in Essex, MA
are fully functioning. Notes: "Rocking Ship" clock mechanisms employ a simple yet charming automaton
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Antique Late 18th Century Northern Irish Chippendale Grandfather Clocks ...

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Brass, Iron

18th Century Chippendale Tall Case Clock with Rocking Ship Automaton
18th Century Chippendale Tall Case Clock with Rocking Ship Automaton

18th Century Chippendale Tall Case Clock with Rocking Ship Automaton

H 89.5 in W 21.5 in D 10.5 in
Early 19th Century "Rocking Ship" Tallcase Clock
Located in Essex, MA
Period and Rare Late George III / Early Regency "Rocking Ship" Tallcase or Grandfather Clock. Ship
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Antique 19th Century English Clocks

Materials

Steel

Early 19th Century "Rocking Ship" Tallcase Clock
Early 19th Century "Rocking Ship" Tallcase Clock

Early 19th Century "Rocking Ship" Tallcase Clock

H 88 in W 18 in D 9.5 in
American Cherry Rocking Ship Tall Case or Grandfather Clock
Located in Essex, MA
English works with rocking ship, the face inscribed Chr. Gould Londini fecit, over a case with fluted
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Grandfather Clocks and Longc...

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Cherry

American Cherry Rocking Ship Tall Case or Grandfather Clock
American Cherry Rocking Ship Tall Case or Grandfather Clock

American Cherry Rocking Ship Tall Case or Grandfather Clock

H 91 in W 21 in D 9 in
Early 19th Century Abel Hutchins Concord NH Tall Case Clock with Rocking Ship
By Abel Hutchins
Located in Milford, NH
rocking ship vignette in the arch, the paint decorated spandrels with American red, white, and blue shield
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Grandfather Clocks and Longc...

Early 19th Century Abel Hutchins Concord NH Tall Case Clock with Rocking Ship
Early 19th Century Abel Hutchins Concord NH Tall Case Clock with Rocking Ship

Early 19th Century Abel Hutchins Concord NH Tall Case Clock with Rocking Ship

H 93 in W 20.5 in D 10.5 in
Period English George III Mahogany Long Case Close with Rocking Ship Automaton
Located in Essex, MA
Period Georgian mahogany long case or grandfather clock --Working --Rare rocking ship automaton
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Grandfather Clocks and Long...

Materials

Mahogany

Period English George III Mahogany Long Case Close with Rocking Ship Automaton
Period English George III Mahogany Long Case Close with Rocking Ship Automaton

Period English George III Mahogany Long Case Close with Rocking Ship Automaton

H 81.75 in W 18 in L 81.75 in
Mahogany Longcase Clock, Robert Fletcher, Chester with Rocking Ship Automation
By Robert Fletcher of Chester 1
Located in Norwich, GB
Mahogany Longcase Clock with Rocking Ship Automation. Robert Fletcher, Chester Fine flame
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Antique Early 1800s English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Longcase Clock, Robert Fletcher, Chester with Rocking Ship Automation
Mahogany Longcase Clock, Robert Fletcher, Chester with Rocking Ship Automation

Mahogany Longcase Clock, Robert Fletcher, Chester with Rocking Ship Automation

H 91.5 in W 20 in D 10 in
Period English George III Mahogany Long Case Close with Rocking Ship Automaton
Located in Essex, MA
Period Georgian mahogany long case or grandfather clock --Working --Rare rocking ship automaton
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Grandfather Clocks and Long...

Materials

Mahogany

Period English George III Mahogany Long Case Close with Rocking Ship Automaton
Period English George III Mahogany Long Case Close with Rocking Ship Automaton

Period English George III Mahogany Long Case Close with Rocking Ship Automaton

H 81.75 in W 18 in D 10 in

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A Mahogany Long Case ‘tide’ Clock England, c. 1900
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Rocking Ship Clock For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal rocking ship clock for your home. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and metal, every rocking ship clock was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the rocking ship clock you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right rocking ship clock, those designed in Georgian, Art Deco and Baroque styles are of considerable interest. Andre Romain Guilmet, Elmer O. Stennes and Europa Antiques each produced at least one beautiful rocking ship clock that is worth considering.

How Much is a Rocking Ship Clock?

The average selling price for a rocking ship clock at 1stDibs is $8,885, while they’re typically $5,840 on the low end and $31,547 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.

Questions About Rocking Ship Clock
  • What is a ship's clock called?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A ship's clock is also called a ship’s bell because it indicates the hour by sounding a bell. As a collectible, a ship's bell will complement any home’s nautical-themed décor. Shop a collection of antique and vintage ship’s clocks from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • What do the bells on a ship’s clock mean?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Historically, a bell was rung to denote each half hour of the four-hour long “watch” periods on a ship. The bell was rung manually and time was often kept by a sandglass rather than a clock. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of ship’s bells and nautical clocks.

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