What candelabra means?

The term candelabra refers to a type of candle holder designed to hold multiple tapers. Its design consists of a central pedestal that supports branched arms. Find a selection of vintage and antique candelabras from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What is the difference between a candlestick and a candelabra?

A candlestick and a candelabra are types of candle holders designed to hold tapered candles. A candelabra, or candelabrum, if the holder can hold more than one candle can be varied in design, but was created to hold candles aloft, giving them stately height. Candlesticks are designed to hold a single candle. Shop a wide collection of candelabras from top sellers on 1stDibs.

What is the difference between a grandmother clock and a granddaughter clock?

The difference between a grandmother clock and a granddaughter clock is height. A grandmother clock is a longcase clock that is usually around 60 to 72 inches tall, while a granddaughter clock is one that is 36 to 60 inches high. Both are shorter than a grandfather clock, which typically measures 73 to 90 inches in height. Explore a diverse assortment of grandmother and granddaughter clocks on 1stDibs.

What is a calendar clock?

A calendar clock is a timepiece that displays the days of the week and month, phases of the moon and other features, along with hours, minutes and seconds. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary calendar clocks from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.

What is a pendulum on a clock?

A pendulum in a clock is a swinging weight that is used as the timekeeping element in the clock. An antique pendulum clock is considered a timeless fixture in homes today, a hugely popular decorative piece for your living room or dining room. Shop a collection of pendulum clocks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What is a perpetual clock?

A perpetual clock is one that never requires winding or a battery change to accurately track the time and sometimes also the date. Instead, the clock relies on a gas-filled capsule that shrinks and expands in response to temperature fluctuations to power its movement. On 1stDibs, find a range of perpetual clocks.

What is a regulator a clock?

A regulator clock is a generic term used for a wall-mounted clock that is weight-driven by a pendulum. On 1stDibs, you can find a great collection of vintage and modern clocks to choose from.

What is an anniversary clock?

An anniversary clock is a table clock that only requires winding roughly once every 400 days. As a result, people sometimes wind them once per year on their wedding anniversaries to celebrate the occasion. Shop a selection of anniversary clocks on 1stDibs.

Where is the elephant clock now?

The original elephant clock designed by Ismail al-Jazari is no longer in existence. However, a larger scale reproduction is on display at the Ibn Battuta Mall in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Shop a variety of antique and vintage clocks on 1stDibs.

What is a mission clock?

Mission clocks are a style of clock from the 19th century Arts & Crafts design movement. Mission clocks are known for their super simplistic design.

What is a travel clock?

A travel clock is a compact clock that folds flat to be packed in luggage. Some travel clocks have more than one face, allowing you to keep track of the time at home and in your current location. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of travel clocks.

What is a sunburst clock?

A sunburst clock is a wall clock that features a round face surrounded by spokes of wood or metal. This design resembles a shining sun. George Nelson Associates gets credit for designing the first one for the Howard Miller Clock Company in 1950, but many other creators have introduced their own versions over the years. Shop a collection of sunburst clocks on 1stDibs.

What is an Elliott clock?

An Elliott clock is a clock produced by the company J.J. Elliott, Ltd. The clockworks was based in London and patented a unique tubular bell system for their pieces in 1884. In 1924, the company stopped producing clocks. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Elliott clocks.

What does a chess clock do?

Chess clocks are used primarily to make sure that a player does not overly delay the game. By keeping track of the time spent for each player's move, the total time is tracked.

What are mechanical clocks?

A mechanical clock is made with an oscillating mechanism that marks the passing time. An escapement counts its beats. The first mechanical clock was made out of iron, and was first seen in medieval Europe. You’ll find a collection of mechanical clocks from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

How do I tell if a clock is an antique French clock?

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.

What is the rarest clock?

What the rarest clock is today will owe to a particular model's presence on the market. The rarest and most sought-after clocks in the world include those created by Patek Philippe, Waltham Watch Company, Cartier, Hermle, E. Howard & Co. and Thomas Tompion.If a given model designed by one of these manufacturers is scarce, this attribute will be critical to determining its value providing there is demand for it. While other factors are at play when it comes to value, scarcity is important in the world of collectibles.Clocks designed in recent decades may be worth more than their older counterparts if fewer of the former are on the market. For example, an antique clock manufactured in a large quantity, even if it is an exceptionally decorative object adorned with gilt bronze flowers and tortoiseshell elements, may be worth far less than a one-of-a-kind vintage clock owing entirely to rarity and demand.A table clock designed by prestigious English clockmaker Thomas Tompion for Queen Mary in 1693 was sold at auction for more than $2 million in 2019, while a clock named the Duc d'Orléans Breguet Sympathique, designed by the Swiss house of Breguet in the 1830s, fetched $6.8 million at auction in 2012. There are an estimated 12 Sympathiques in existence.Find a collection of clocks for sale on 1stDibs.

What is the Atlas clock?

The Atlas clock is a famed clock mounted outside of the Tiffany & Co. store in New York. Tiffany & Co. have since created an Atlas line of watches inspired by this famous clock and legendary Greek figure. Shop a collection of authentic Atlas watches on 1stDibs.

What is a clock spandrel?

The spandrel of a clock is the triangular-shaped space between the top of an arch and the frame on either side. This feature often has decorative elements to create interest on either side. On 1stDibs, find a collection of clocks with spandrels from some of the world’s top sellers.

What is a nautical clock?

A nautical clock, also known as a marine chronometer, is a timepiece found on ships. The clock dictates a ship’s position by celestial navigation and keeps the current time in comparison to GMT. Browse a wide range of nautical memorabilia, including clocks, on 1stDibs.

Clock And Candelabra

Bronze Clock With Marble Base

Haller Clock

Cherub Clock

Bronze Marble Figural Mantel Clocks

French Gilt Clock Garniture Set

French Neoclassic Bronze Clock

Louis Xvi Ormolu Marble Clock

19th Century Mantel Clock 1860

Brevettato Brass and Marble Italian Clock and Candelabras

$4,320Sale Price / set|20% Off

Brevettato Brass and Marble Italian Clock and Candelabras

By Brevettato

Located in Louisville, KY

This stunning brass and marble Italian clock and candelabras is visually tantalizing with specular detail that Brevettato is especially known for in their creations.

Category

20th Century Italian Rococo Candelabras

Materials

Marble, Brass

3-Piece Sevres Porcelain and Dore Bronze Mnt. Clock and Candelabra Garniture

$19,800 / set

3-Piece Sevres Porcelain and Dore Bronze Mnt. Clock and Candelabra Garniture

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in New York, NY

A gorgeous and very unusual 19th century French dore bronze mounted Sevres white porcelain three-piece clock and three-light candelabra garniture set. The Lyre shaped clock and cande...

Category

Antique 1860s French Louis XVI Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Clock and candelabra garniture. Paris, France, second half 19th century.

$8,461 / set

Clock and candelabra garniture. Paris, France, second half 19th century.

By Raingo Frères

Located in Madrid, ES

Clock and candelabra trim. Blued and gilded bronze, marble.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Other

Antique Parisian Mantel Clock and Candelabra Set by Denière et Fils

$29,940 / set

Antique Parisian Mantel Clock and Candelabra Set by Denière et Fils

By Denier Frères

Located in London, GB

Antique Parisian mantel clock and candelabra set by Denière et Fils French, 19th century Clock: Height 60cm, width 36cm, depth 19cm Candelabra: Height 60cm, diameter 30cm This ...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Malachite, Ormolu

A French 19th-20th Century Gilt-Metal 3-Piece Clock and Candelabra Garniture Set

$4,690

A French 19th-20th Century Gilt-Metal 3-Piece Clock and Candelabra Garniture Set

By Japy Frères

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Circa: Paris, 1900. Clock Height: 23 3/4 inches (60.3 cm) Clock Width: 9 1/2 inches (24.1 cm) Clock Depth: 8 1/8 inches (20.6 cm) Clock Base: 7 1/2 inches x 7 1/2 inches (19.1 cm x ...

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Chippendale Mantel Clocks

Materials

Metal

Chinoiserie Cold Painted and Gilt Bronze Clock and Candelabra

$16,331 / set

Chinoiserie Cold Painted and Gilt Bronze Clock and Candelabra

Located in London, GB

This mantel clock has been matched with a pair of similarly designed candelabra.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Chinoiserie Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze and Enamel Figural Mantel Clock and Candelabras

$16,000

Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze and Enamel Figural Mantel Clock and Candelabras

By J.E. Caldwell & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze and Champleve Enamel Mantel Clock retailed by J.E. Caldwell & Co paired Champlevé and Gilt-bronze Five-light Candelabras A black and maroon enamel ornamente...

Category

Antique 19th Century American Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock and Candelabra Garniture

$5,500 / set

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock and Candelabra Garniture

Located in New York, NY

Clock 17 inches tall and the candelabra 15 1/2 inches tall.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Fine 19th Century French Orientalist Silvered Bronze Mantel Clock and Candelabra

$15,000 / set

Fine 19th Century French Orientalist Silvered Bronze Mantel Clock and Candelabra

Located in New York, NY

Finest and most unusual Antique (late 19th century) French silvered bronze garniture including large mantel clock and pair of four-light candelabra in the Orientalist Middle Eastern ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

19th century French Bronze mounted Onyx Garniture Clock and Candelabra Set

$4,500 / set

19th century French Bronze mounted Onyx Garniture Clock and Candelabra Set

Located in New York, NY

Very fine quality and unusual Antique (19th century) French Louis XVI style garniture including mantel clock and pair of two-light candelabra neoclassical style, finely crafted from ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

French Mantel Clock and Candelabra of Gilt Bronze and Blue ‘Sèvres’ Porcelain

$22,455 / set

French Mantel Clock and Candelabra of Gilt Bronze and Blue ‘Sèvres’ Porcelain

Located in London, GB

Dimensions: Clock: H 19 in 47 cm x W 9 in 22 cm x D 6 in 15 cm Candelabra: H 19 in 48 cm x D 7 in 17 cm Literature: Brian Loomes ‘Watchmakers and Clockmakers of the World’ publi...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century French Sevres Porcelain Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock and Candelabra Set

$12,000 / set

19th Century French Sevres Porcelain Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock and Candelabra Set

Located in New York, NY

Finest quality French sevres antique (late 19th century) garniture set including mantel clock and pair of candelabra by Raingo Freres of Paris, with clock movement by Vincenti et Ci...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Large Louis XVI Style Gilded Clock Garniture

$78,934 / set

Large Louis XVI Style Gilded Clock Garniture

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very impressive gilded ormolu Louis XVI style clock garniture, the clock and candelabra being supported by winged cherubs, scrolling swags and foliage and classical mask mounts.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Antique French Émile Gallé 3 Piece Porcelain Lion Clock Garniture Set Circa 1890

$17,500 / set

Antique French Émile Gallé 3 Piece Porcelain Lion Clock Garniture Set Circa 1890

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French Original Émile Gallé 3 Piece Porcelain Lion Clock and Candelabra Garniture Set, Circa 1890.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Porcelain

French Fluorspar and Ormolu Clock Garniture

$29,850

French Fluorspar and Ormolu Clock Garniture

Located in New Orleans, LA

Fluorspar, a fluorescent and highly decorative mineral, was first mined and used as ornament by the Romans and is a rare decoration for a clock garniture set. 19th century Clo...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Rococo Mantel Clocks

Materials

Stone, Bronze

Large 19th Century Gilded Ormolu and Bronze Clock Set, by Deniere, Paris

$27,218 / set

Large 19th Century Gilded Ormolu and Bronze Clock Set, by Deniere, Paris

By Maison Deniere

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A matching pair of gilded ormolu and bronze six branch candelabra, each with seated putti. Jean-François Denière, known primarily as a bronze maker, supplied clocks and candelabr...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century French Gilt Bronze Garniture Clock Set

$2,268

19th Century French Gilt Bronze Garniture Clock Set

Located in Madrid, ES

Both the clock and candelabra are impressive pieces that will add a touch of elegance and sophistication to any environment.

Category

Antique 1880s Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

A French 19th C. Louis XV Style Ormolu Cherub Clock & Candelabra Garniture Set

$28,500 / set

A French 19th C. Louis XV Style Ormolu Cherub Clock & Candelabra Garniture Set

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Circa: Paris, 1880-1890. Clock Height: 20 inches (50.8 cm) Candelabra Height: 29 inches (73.7 cm) Clock Width: 19 1/8 inches (48.6 cm) Candelabra Width: 10 5/8 inches (27 cm) Clock ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

19th C. Meissen Porcelain Rococo Musician's Clock & Candelabra Garniture Set

$55,000 / set

19th C. Meissen Porcelain Rococo Musician's Clock & Candelabra Garniture Set

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

An impressive and rare 19th century Meissen Porcelain Musicians clock and Candelabra Garniture set. Comprised of three individual pieces, which include a gorgeous clock and two match...

Category

Antique 19th Century German Rococo Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Porcelain

Neoclassical Style Malachite and Gilt Bronze Mounted Clock Set

$38,106 / set

Neoclassical Style Malachite and Gilt Bronze Mounted Clock Set

Located in London, GB

This three-piece clock and candelabra set is formed of malachite and is fitted with gilt and patinated bronze mounts.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze

Antique Gilt Bronze Three-Piece Clock Garniture

$8,846 / set

Antique Gilt Bronze Three-Piece Clock Garniture

Located in London, GB

This clock set contains a mantel clock and a pair of candelabra.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Antique French Gilt Bronze Empire Neoclassical Statue Clock by Rabiat Paris 1810

$11,000

Antique French Gilt Bronze Empire Neoclassical Statue Clock by Rabiat Paris 1810

Located in Portland, OR

Claude-François Rabiat (1756–1815) was a highly regarded French bronzier and gilder who supplied decorative works like clocks and candelabra to other prominent artisans during the la...

Category

Antique 1810s French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Enamel

French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Ormolu Three-Piece Garniture Set

$79,500 / set

French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Ormolu Three-Piece Garniture Set

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An extraordinary and high quality French 19th century Louis XIV st. ormolu three piece clock and candelabras garniture set. Each raised by square tapered fluted feet with fine acanth...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Figural Ormolu Clock Garniture, Raingo Frers

$38,950Sale Price / set|48% Off

French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Figural Ormolu Clock Garniture, Raingo Frers

By Raingo Frères

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very fine and palatial French 19th century Louis XIV style figural ormolu three-piece clock and candelabra garniture suite, comprising of a gilt-bronze clock and a pair of ten-ligh...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany & Co Champlevé and Bronze Clock Set with Candelabras

$28,000

Tiffany & Co Champlevé and Bronze Clock Set with Candelabras

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Stamped Tiffany & co on the internal clock mechanism Date: Circa 1880's Dimension: Clock: 24"x 15" x 9.5" Candelabras: 26" x 8.3"

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Mantel Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Bronze

Ansonia Pair of Silver 5-Light Candelabra from Aesthetic Movement 19th Century

$1,600 / set

Ansonia Pair of Silver 5-Light Candelabra from Aesthetic Movement 19th Century

By Ansonia Clock Company

Located in New York, NY

Terry & Andrews were the largest clock manufacturers in Bristol, with more than 50 employees using 58 tons of brass in the production of about 25,000 clocks in 1849.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Candelabras

Materials

Silver, Silver Plate

Sèvres Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Porcelain Clock Set

$88,464 / set

Sèvres Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Porcelain Clock Set

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in London, GB

The set is comprised of a mantel clock, a pair of flanking vases—which double-up as candelabra—and two candlesticks.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Rococo Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Fine Marble and Bronze fFgural Clock Candelabras by Lemerle Charpentier

$6,450 / set

Fine Marble and Bronze fFgural Clock Candelabras by Lemerle Charpentier

By Lemerle Charpentier 1

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Dimensions: clock 16 inches high x 11.25 inches wide x 5.75 inches deep candelabras: 13.5 inches high x 6.5 inches wide x 5.25 inches deep

Category

Antique 1870s French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Majestic 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Candelabras and Clock Garniture

$61,823

Majestic 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Candelabras and Clock Garniture

Located in Saint Ouen, FR

Sizes: Garniture with clock; width: 65 cm, height: 70 cm Candelabras: width: 22 cm, height: 78 cm

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Fire-gilded French Empire bronze clock, ca. 1800, “Chariot of Aurora”; Deniere

$7,991

Fire-gilded French Empire bronze clock, ca. 1800, “Chariot of Aurora”; Deniere

By Maison Deniere

Located in Münster, DE

Jean-François Denière is known primarily for his bronze works; he supplied clocks and candelabras for palaces such as Versailles and the Grand Trianon.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Mantel Set with a Clock and Two Candelabras, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

$4,935 / set

Mantel Set with a Clock and Two Candelabras, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Mantel set with a clock and two candelabras, 19th century, Napoleon III period.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Candelabras

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Clock Set with Roman Centurion and Candelabra

$7,485 / set

French 19th Century Clock Set with Roman Centurion and Candelabra

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality 19th century French gilded ormolu and green marble clock garniture. Having a pair of four branch candelabra with classical busts to the centre.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Classical Roman Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French 19th Century Clock & Candelabra Cherub Set

$5,600 / set

French 19th Century Clock & Candelabra Cherub Set

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful set consisting of a clock and two candelabras, made with gilt and black patinated bronze, and white marble.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique Egyptian Revival Marble Clock with Candelabras, 1870

$6,500

Antique Egyptian Revival Marble Clock with Candelabras, 1870

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Clock: 19.5" H x 11" W x 6"D Candelabras: 13.5" H x 10.5 W x 4" D

Category

Antique 1870s Unknown Egyptian Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Louis XVI Style Bronze and Marble Garniture Set with Clock & Candelabras

$3,250Sale Price / set|29% Off

Louis XVI Style Bronze and Marble Garniture Set with Clock & Candelabras

Located in Astoria, NY

Clock: 15" H x 6.25" W x 6.25" D; candelabra: 16.5" H x 7" W x 7" D.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Metal, Bronze, Ormolu

Belgian Empire Gilt Metal Three-Piece Garniture Clock Candelabras Set

$3,996Sale Price / set|20% Off

Belgian Empire Gilt Metal Three-Piece Garniture Clock Candelabras Set

Located in Germantown, MD

Belle Epoque Belgian Empire style Gilt Metal Three-Piece candelabras and Clock Garniture set with Asian inspiration.

Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Empire Candelabras

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI Gilt Clock Garniture Set Candelabras 1880

$1,905

Louis XVI Gilt Clock Garniture Set Candelabras 1880

Located in Potters Bar, GB

A magnificent 19th-century French clock garniture set in gilt bronze, richly ornamented in the Louis XVI Revival style All working 7 day duration Great patina to the gilt Circa 1880 ...

Category

Antique 1880s Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Giltwood

French Figural Cherub Gilt Bronze & Marble Candelabra Clock Set, Circa 1820

$18,000

French Figural Cherub Gilt Bronze & Marble Candelabra Clock Set, Circa 1820

Located in Charleston, SC

French figural cherub gilt bronze and marble three piece clock set flanked by gilt bronze marble sphere six light candelabras, central clock flanked by figural griffons, lower foliag...

Category

Antique 1820s French Louis Philippe Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Enamel

19th Century German Porcelain Clock Garniture Set with Candelabra

$2,268

19th Century German Porcelain Clock Garniture Set with Candelabra

Located in Madrid, ES

Elegant German porcelain clock set, dating to circa 1900, comprising a central mantel clock accompanied by its original pair of matching candelabra.

Category

Antique 1890s Mantel Clocks

Materials

Porcelain

French Bronze Mantel Clock Set with Candelabras, 1820-1830

$15,000

French Bronze Mantel Clock Set with Candelabras, 1820-1830

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Restoration Bronze Mantel Clock Set, France, 1820s–1830s. Important French Restoration period bronze mantel clock set, consisting of one clock and a pair of matching candelab...

Category

Antique 1820s French Charles X Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Vintage 3pc Garniture Set in Murano Glass, 2x Candelabras + Mantle Clock c.1980s

$2,449 / set

Vintage 3pc Garniture Set in Murano Glass, 2x Candelabras + Mantle Clock c.1980s

By Vetri Artistici Muranesi Societá Anonima

Located in Torquay, GB

Approximate dimensions: Clock - 37cm high x 21.5cm wide, Candelabras- 35cm high x 31cm wide.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Candelabras

Materials

Silver Plate

French Gilt Clock Set Garniture Cherub Candelabras Louis XV

$3,606

French Gilt Clock Set Garniture Cherub Candelabras Louis XV

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Absolutely stunning antique French clock set and garniture in marble and gilt In the Louis XV revival style and circa 1890 This is a stunning French ormolu and white marble clock gar...

Category

Antique 1890s Louis XV Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Giltwood

Important Ormolu-Mounted Lapis Lazuli Mantel Clock with Companion Candelabra

$125,000

Important Ormolu-Mounted Lapis Lazuli Mantel Clock with Companion Candelabra

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Each raised on rectangular pedestals with cannon supports and conforming plinths decorated with berried-laurel swags and engine-turned globular feet. Height: 35 inches (clock and eac...

Category

20th Century Mantel Clocks

Materials

Lapis Lazuli

French Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock + Candelabra, 19th Century

$16,331

French Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock + Candelabra, 19th Century

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality mid 19th Century French gilded ormolu Louis XVI style mantel clock with a matched pair of classical five brach candelabra, with putti supporting cornucopia.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Unique French-Style Mantel Clock With Candelabras, Early 20th Century

$3,290Sale Price / set|20% Off

Unique French-Style Mantel Clock With Candelabras, Early 20th Century

Located in Opole, PL

Unique French-Style Mantel Clock With Candelabras, Early 20th Century A unique French-style set with a mantel clock and two four-arm brass candelabras, dated to the early 20th centu...

Category

Early 20th Century French Baroque Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Louis XVI Clock Set Garniture Marble Gilt Candelabras French 1890

$1,905

Louis XVI Clock Set Garniture Marble Gilt Candelabras French 1890

Located in Potters Bar, GB

This is an elegant French Louis XVI-style garniture set, comprising a mantle clock and a pair of matching candelabra, crafted in gilt bronze (ormolu) and veined marble Bought from a ...

Category

Antique 1890s Louis XVI Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble

Quality antique Victorian clock garniture with a pair of candelabras

$1,870 / set

Quality antique Victorian clock garniture with a pair of candelabras

Located in Ipswich, GB

Quality antique Victorian clock garniture with a pair of candelabras standing on onyx bases with ornate brass mounts having a cylinder clock with a 8 day French movement striking the...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Brass

Antique French Auguste Moreau Gilt Bronze Mantel Garniture Clock Candelabra

$10,625

Antique French Auguste Moreau Gilt Bronze Mantel Garniture Clock Candelabra

By Auguste Moreau

Located in Dayton, OH

Monumental Antique French Art Nouveau Auguste Moreau garniture clock set. Made of bronze with gilt accents featuring a peasant woman and child carrying a shieth of wheat flanked by l...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

19C French Mantle Clock with Candelabra Garnitures by J. Marti (Paris)

$7,800 / set

19C French Mantle Clock with Candelabra Garnitures by J. Marti (Paris)

By Marti

Located in Dallas, TX

Clock weighs circa 30lbs Candelabra’s weigh circa 2lbs each

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

Slate, Brass, Bronze

Antique French White Marble Bronze Clock Set Candelabras, Pradier, circa 1870

$12,000 / set

Antique French White Marble Bronze Clock Set Candelabras, Pradier, circa 1870

By Susse Freres

Located in Austin, TX

This rare French set features a bronze clock with statue and two matching candelabras. The bases are a luxurious creamy white marble in a Doric column motif.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Belle Époque Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Exceptional French Three Graces Piece Rotary Mystery Clock Set Candelabra Suite

$39,500 / set

Exceptional French Three Graces Piece Rotary Mystery Clock Set Candelabra Suite

By Henry Dasson

Located in Roslyn, NY

Measures: Clock 29.5" height on 12" base. Three-light candelabras 25" height on 7" base.

Category

Antique 1880s French Louis XVI More Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique French Ormolu & Sevres Porcelain 3 Piece Clock Candelabra Garniture 1870

$12,500

Antique French Ormolu & Sevres Porcelain 3 Piece Clock Candelabra Garniture 1870

By Brocot & Delettrez, F. Barbedienne Foundry, Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Portland, OR

An outstanding quality antique gilded bronze & Sevres porcelain French 3 piece, 8 day clock garniture with candelabra, by Brocot & Delettrez, Paris, circa 1870.

Category

Antique 1870s French Belle Époque Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Marble & Ormolu Lyre Clock & Candelabra Set

$18,950 / set

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Marble & Ormolu Lyre Clock & Candelabra Set

By Lerolle Freres

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Circa: Paris, 1880-1890. Clock Height 22 1/8 inches (56.2 cm) Clock Width: 9 1/8 inches (23.2 cm) Clock Depth: 5 1/4 inches (13.3 cm) Candelabra Height: 18 1/2 inches (47 cm) Candel...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

A Napoleon III Gilt and Silvered Bronze, Onyx and Enamel Figural Clock Set

$163,312

A Napoleon III Gilt and Silvered Bronze, Onyx and Enamel Figural Clock Set

By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

The clock base and candelabra were made by the Société des Marbres Onyx d'Algerie and Eug.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Late 18th Century Louis XVI Period Bronze Ormolu Mantel Clock with Candelabras

$4,936

Late 18th Century Louis XVI Period Bronze Ormolu Mantel Clock with Candelabras

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A finely bronze fire-gilded ormolu mantel clock set with matching candelabras. Rich ornate with typical Louis XVI mounts, floral garlands, scrolls, ribbons and bow.

Category

Antique 1770s French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze, Ormolu, Enamel

A Very Large Rare Meissen Porcelain 3 Piece Clock & Candelabra Garniture Set

$225,000 / set

A Very Large Rare Meissen Porcelain 3 Piece Clock & Candelabra Garniture Set

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in New York, NY

A Very Large and Rare German Ormolu Mounted Meissen Porcelain Three Piece Clock & Candelabra Garniture Set. This impressive set consists of three pieces: a center clock and two cande...

Category

Antique 1760s German Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Early 1900 Three Piece Garniture Mantel Clock & Pair of Candelabra Rustic Design

$3,202

Early 1900 Three Piece Garniture Mantel Clock & Pair of Candelabra Rustic Design

Located in Lisse, NL

Remarkable and highly decorative handmade clock garniture marked AE. This antique French clock comes with two matching candle holders. This is a rare set and the clock has a good wo...

Category

Early 20th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Metal, Wrought Iron

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Clock And Candelabra For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of clock and candelabra available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, bronze and stone, all clock and candelabra available were constructed with great care. Clock and candelabra have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Louis XVI, Louis XV and Victorian clock and candelabra are consistently popular styles. Clock and candelabra have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by A.D. Mougin, Claude Bonnefond and Denier Frères are consistently popular.

How Much are Clock And Candelabra?

Prices for clock and candelabra start at $1,076 and top out at $120,329 with the average selling for $10,497.

Finding the Right Decorative Objects for You

Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with antique and vintage decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style.

Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.

Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation: Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?

Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”

To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.

Questions About Clock And Candelabra

What candelabra means?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The term candelabra refers to a type of candle holder designed to hold multiple tapers. Its design consists of a central pedestal that supports branched arms. Find a selection of vintage and antique candelabras from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What is the difference between a candlestick and a candelabra?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A candlestick and a candelabra are types of candle holders designed to hold tapered candles. A candelabra, or candelabrum, if the holder can hold more than one candle can be varied in design, but was created to hold candles aloft, giving them stately height. Candlesticks are designed to hold a single candle. Shop a wide collection of candelabras from top sellers on 1stDibs.
What is the difference between a grandmother clock and a granddaughter clock?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
The difference between a grandmother clock and a granddaughter clock is height. A grandmother clock is a longcase clock that is usually around 60 to 72 inches tall, while a granddaughter clock is one that is 36 to 60 inches high. Both are shorter than a grandfather clock, which typically measures 73 to 90 inches in height. Explore a diverse assortment of grandmother and granddaughter clocks on 1stDibs.
What is a calendar clock?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
A calendar clock is a timepiece that displays the days of the week and month, phases of the moon and other features, along with hours, minutes and seconds. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary calendar clocks from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
What is a pendulum on a clock?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
A pendulum in a clock is a swinging weight that is used as the timekeeping element in the clock. An antique pendulum clock is considered a timeless fixture in homes today, a hugely popular decorative piece for your living room or dining room. Shop a collection of pendulum clocks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What is a perpetual clock?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A perpetual clock is one that never requires winding or a battery change to accurately track the time and sometimes also the date. Instead, the clock relies on a gas-filled capsule that shrinks and expands in response to temperature fluctuations to power its movement. On 1stDibs, find a range of perpetual clocks.
What is a regulator a clock?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
A regulator clock is a generic term used for a wall-mounted clock that is weight-driven by a pendulum. On 1stDibs, you can find a great collection of vintage and modern clocks to choose from.
What is an anniversary clock?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
An anniversary clock is a table clock that only requires winding roughly once every 400 days. As a result, people sometimes wind them once per year on their wedding anniversaries to celebrate the occasion. Shop a selection of anniversary clocks on 1stDibs.
Where is the elephant clock now?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The original elephant clock designed by Ismail al-Jazari is no longer in existence. However, a larger scale reproduction is on display at the Ibn Battuta Mall in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Shop a variety of antique and vintage clocks on 1stDibs.
What is a mission clock?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
Mission clocks are a style of clock from the 19th century Arts & Crafts design movement. Mission clocks are known for their super simplistic design.
What is a travel clock?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
A travel clock is a compact clock that folds flat to be packed in luggage. Some travel clocks have more than one face, allowing you to keep track of the time at home and in your current location. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of travel clocks.
What is a sunburst clock?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
A sunburst clock is a wall clock that features a round face surrounded by spokes of wood or metal. This design resembles a shining sun. George Nelson Associates gets credit for designing the first one for the Howard Miller Clock Company in 1950, but many other creators have introduced their own versions over the years. Shop a collection of sunburst clocks on 1stDibs.
What is an Elliott clock?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
An Elliott clock is a clock produced by the company J.J. Elliott, Ltd. The clockworks was based in London and patented a unique tubular bell system for their pieces in 1884. In 1924, the company stopped producing clocks. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Elliott clocks.
What does a chess clock do?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
Chess clocks are used primarily to make sure that a player does not overly delay the game. By keeping track of the time spent for each player's move, the total time is tracked.
What are mechanical clocks?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A mechanical clock is made with an oscillating mechanism that marks the passing time. An escapement counts its beats. The first mechanical clock was made out of iron, and was first seen in medieval Europe. You’ll find a collection of mechanical clocks from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
How do I tell if a clock is an antique French clock?
1 Answer
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.
What is the rarest clock?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 16, 2024
What the rarest clock is today will owe to a particular model's presence on the market. The rarest and most sought-after clocks in the world include those created by Patek Philippe, Waltham Watch Company, Cartier, Hermle, E. Howard & Co. and Thomas Tompion.

If a given model designed by one of these manufacturers is scarce, this attribute will be critical to determining its value providing there is demand for it. While other factors are at play when it comes to value, scarcity is important in the world of collectibles.

Clocks designed in recent decades may be worth more than their older counterparts if fewer of the former are on the market. For example, an antique clock manufactured in a large quantity, even if it is an exceptionally decorative object adorned with gilt bronze flowers and tortoiseshell elements, may be worth far less than a one-of-a-kind vintage clock owing entirely to rarity and demand.

A table clock designed by prestigious English clockmaker Thomas Tompion for Queen Mary in 1693 was sold at auction for more than $2 million in 2019, while a clock named the Duc d'Orléans Breguet Sympathique, designed by the Swiss house of Breguet in the 1830s, fetched $6.8 million at auction in 2012. There are an estimated 12 Sympathiques in existence.

Find a collection of clocks for sale on 1stDibs.
What is the Atlas clock?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The Atlas clock is a famed clock mounted outside of the Tiffany & Co. store in New York. Tiffany & Co. have since created an Atlas line of watches inspired by this famous clock and legendary Greek figure. Shop a collection of authentic Atlas watches on 1stDibs.
What is a clock spandrel?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The spandrel of a clock is the triangular-shaped space between the top of an arch and the frame on either side. This feature often has decorative elements to create interest on either side. On 1stDibs, find a collection of clocks with spandrels from some of the world’s top sellers.
What is a nautical clock?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A nautical clock, also known as a marine chronometer, is a timepiece found on ships. The clock dictates a ship’s position by celestial navigation and keeps the current time in comparison to GMT. Browse a wide range of nautical memorabilia, including clocks, on 1stDibs.