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Antique Skeleton Clock, France, circa 1900
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique skeleton clock, France, circa 1900.
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Early 1900s Skeleton Clock Antique

Materials

Marble, Brass

French Great Wheel Skeleton Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
This important glass-fronted French Empire great wheel skeleton clock has the remarkable ability to
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19th Century French Skeleton Clock Antique

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique French Great Wheel Skeleton Clock
French Great Wheel Skeleton Clock
H 18.5 in W 12 in D 5 in
French Late 19th Century Skeleton Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stamped, French late 19th century skeleton clock. Made out of Mahogany wood and brass. Porcelain
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Late 19th Century French Skeleton Clock Antique

Materials

Brass

Antique French Late 19th Century Skeleton Clock
French Late 19th Century Skeleton Clock
H 12 in W 9.37 in D 6.75 in
Unusual 19th Century Silvered Skeleton Clock
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A super lyre-shaped mid 19th century skeleton clock by Haynes of Stamford, with the original
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Mid-19th Century English Skeleton Clock Antique

Materials

Silver

Antique Unusual 19th Century Silvered Skeleton Clock
Unusual 19th Century Silvered Skeleton Clock
H 14.18 in W 7.09 in D 5.12 in
Litchfield Cathedral Skeleton Clock by Evans of Handsworth
By William F. Evans of Handsworth
Located in New Orleans, LA
This remarkable English Litchfield Cathedral skeleton clock, crafted by Evans of Handsworth
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19th Century English Skeleton Clock Antique

Materials

Silver, Steel

French 18th Century Skeleton Clock by Charles Voisin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French 18th century Skeleton clock with oval glass panel by Charles Voisin.
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18th Century French Skeleton Clock Antique

Materials

Brass

Georgian Chain Fusee Skeleton Clock by Jones, Strand
Located in Norwich, GB
Georgian Skeleton Clock by Jones, The Strand, London Georgian skeleton clock standing on an
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1820s English Skeleton Clock Antique

Materials

Brass

French Louis XVI filigree skeleton clock set
Located in HAARLEM, NL
The clock set comprises a skeleton clock of gilded bronze in Arabesque style, together with the
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18th Century French Louis XVI Skeleton Clock Antique

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Louis XVI filigree skeleton clock set
French Louis XVI filigree skeleton clock set
H 16.54 in W 10.63 in D 2.76 in
English Late 19th Century Skeleton Clock with Oval Glass Dome
Located in Los Angeles, CA
English Late 19th Century Skeleton Clock Protected by a Glass Dome.
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1890s English Other Skeleton Clock Antique

Materials

Brass

Grand Exhibition Skeleton Clock
Located in HAARLEM, NL
clock more attractive than the average one - there were many made, but this one is of above average
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Late 19th Century French Skeleton Clock Antique

Materials

Bronze

Grand Exhibition Skeleton Clock
Grand Exhibition Skeleton Clock
H 3.94 in W 6.3 in D 4.34 in
19th Century French Empire Skeleton Clock with Vestal Virgins
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A Classic two dimensional French Empire skeleton clock, the finely chased and mercury gilded case
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Early 19th Century French Empire Skeleton Clock Antique

Materials

Bronze

Early 19th Century, Continental Brass Skeleton Clock on Marble Base with Dome
Located in Middleburg, VA
Early 19th century Continental brass skeleton clock on marble base with glass dome. Silvered
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Early 19th Century English Gothic Skeleton Clock Antique

Materials

Marble, Brass

Early Victorian English Skeleton Clock by Joseph Watson & Son, Cambridge
Located in Norwich, GB
Early Victorian Skeleton Clock by Joseph Watson & Son, Cambridge Eight day chain fusee movement
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1840s English Early Victorian Skeleton Clock Antique

Materials

Brass

English Brass & Polished Steel Skeleton Clock Under Glass Dome T. Mapple C 1850
By T. Mapple
Located in Hollywood, SC
English brass skeleton clock under original glass dome with a polished steel roman numeral dial
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1850s English Victorian Skeleton Clock Antique

Materials

Brass, Steel

English Brass and Polished Steel Skeleton Clock Under Glass Dome Webber, C. 1870
By Webber
Located in Hollywood, SC
English brass skeleton clock under original glass dome with a polished steel roman numeral dial
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1870s English Victorian Skeleton Clock Antique

Materials

Brass, Steel

Early 19th Century Continental Brass Skeleton Clock on Wood Base with Glass Dome
Located in Middleburg, VA
Early 19th Century Continental Brass Skeleton Clock on Wood Base with Glass Dome. Silvered chapter
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Early 19th Century English Gothic Skeleton Clock Antique

Materials

Brass

William IV Double Fusee Skeleton Clock by A. Stewart, London
Located in Norwich, GB
A William IV Skeleton clock of fine quality with two massive scroll plates sitting on rectangular
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1830s English William IV Skeleton Clock Antique

Materials

Brass

French long duration Skeleton Clock
Located in HAARLEM, NL
The clock sits proudly on a black marble base with four bun feet. The I form skeletonised timepiece
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19th Century French Empire Skeleton Clock Antique

Materials

Bronze

French long duration Skeleton Clock
French long duration Skeleton Clock
H 13.59 in W 8.67 in D 3.94 in
Early 19th Century, Gothic Brass Skeleton Clock on Marble Base with Glass Dome
Located in Middleburg, VA
Early 19th century Gothic brass skeleton clock on marble base with glass dome. Three steeple
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Early 19th Century English Gothic Skeleton Clock Antique

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century, Gothic Brass Skeleton Clock on Wood Base with Glass Dome
Located in Middleburg, VA
Early 19th century Gothic brass skeleton clock on wood base with glass dome. Bell on peak with
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Early 19th Century English Gothic Skeleton Clock Antique

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Skeleton Clock of Ormolu and Marble from Directoire Period
Located in London, GB
A symbolic skeleton clock from the French Directoire period. A rectangular Carrara marble plinth
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Early 19th Century French Directoire Skeleton Clock Antique

Materials

Carrara Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

Antique 19th Century English 8 Day Fusee Brass & Glass Dome Skeleton Clock, 1870
Located in Portland, OR
A good & large antique 19th century eight day single fusee skeleton clock, under a glass dome
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1870s English Victorian Skeleton Clock Antique

Materials

Marble, Brass

French Skeleton Mantel Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
French Skeleton clock with Gothic style brass frame standing on a marquetry inlaid rosewood base
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1850s French Napoleon III Skeleton Clock Antique

Materials

Brass

French Skeleton Mantel Clock
French Skeleton Mantel Clock
H 18.5 in W 11.5 in D 6.5 in
James Condliff Skeleton Table Regulator Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
A horologic masterpiece of precision and beauty, this Victorian-era skeleton clock is an
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19th Century English Victorian Skeleton Clock Antique

Materials

Brass

Antique English 19th Century 8 Day Fusee Skeleton Cathedral Glass Dome Clock
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique mid 19th century 8 day skeleton clock. Centrally mounted on wood base featuring exposed
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Skeleton Clock Antique

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Three Train Clock By Smith & Sons
Located in New Orleans, LA
A spectacular feat of engineering and artistry, this 19th-century skeleton clock was created by
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19th Century English Gothic Revival Skeleton Clock Antique

Materials

Steel

Three Train Clock By Smith & Sons
Three Train Clock By Smith & Sons
H 22 in W 16 in D 9 in
c.1840 English Ormolu Night Clock by John Pace
Located in Greenlawn, NY
and known for his unusual skeleton clocks. Size: 10.75 in. high 10 in. wide Unless otherwise
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Mid-19th Century English Skeleton Clock Antique

Materials

Bronze

c.1820 Very Rare Ormolu and ‘bleu turquoise’ Porcelain Lyre Clock
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, Dieudonné Kinable
Located in Greenlawn, NY
skeleton clocks and exceptional porcelain lyre clocks. The Sèvres Royal Porcelain Factory began
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Early 19th Century French Skeleton Clock Antique

Materials

Bronze

A Miniature Skeleton Alarm Clock by Victor Athanase Pierret
By Victor Athanase Pierret
Located in Amersham, GB
A miniature French skeleton alarm clock with silk suspension dating from the mid 19th century, with
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1850s French Victorian Skeleton Clock Antique

Materials

Brass, Steel

Imposing Monumental Louis XVI Temple Mantel Clock by Barbichon
Located in HAARLEM, NL
Imposing monumental Louis XVI temple mantel clock with osculating sunburst pendulum surrounded with
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18th Century French Louis XVI Skeleton Clock Antique

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Vintage Banner 7 Jewel Swiss Watch Pin/Brooch, Skeleton Feature
Located in Austin, TX
condition. The watch/clock is a Swiss-made Banner watch with a skeleton back and 7-jewel powered. On the
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1920s French Art Nouveau Skeleton Clock Antique

Large Invicta Diamond Crown 14k Gold Minute Repeater Chronograph Pocket Watch
By INVICTA WATCH
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
Lever Pocket Watch. Dial: The Excellent Champagne dial with unusual skeleton style numerals and outer
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1880s Swiss Skeleton Clock Antique

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

19th Century Skeleton Clock
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
19th century skeleton clock A mid-19th century polished brass skeleton clock and glass dome. The
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1840s British Victorian Skeleton Clock Antique

Materials

Brass

19th Century Skeleton Clock
19th Century Skeleton Clock
H 17.9 in W 9.8 in D 7.3 in
19th Century Brass Skeleton Clock
By John Lloyd Brecon
Located in Wendover, GB
Eight day 19th century double fusee brass skeleton clock with pull repeat under a glass dome on
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1830s British Victorian Skeleton Clock Antique

Materials

Brass

19th Century Brass Skeleton Clock
19th Century Brass Skeleton Clock
H 19.69 in W 11.82 in D 7.88 in
Early Victorian Brass Skeleton Clock
By Dell Bristol
Located in Norwich, Norfolk
Fine early Victorian brass skeleton clock. Steeple shaped thick brass plates with six tapered
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1840s English Victorian Skeleton Clock Antique

Materials

Brass

Early Victorian Brass Skeleton Clock
Early Victorian Brass Skeleton Clock
H 14.5 in W 11 in D 6.5 in
An English Brass Lyre-shaped Skeleton Clock, Dent's, Circa 1850
Located in Amsterdam, NL
bun feet with glass dome. In both 'Skeleton Clocks' by Royer-Collard (p. 148) and 'British Skeleton
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19th Century British Skeleton Clock Antique

Materials

Brass

French Directoire Ormolu Skeleton Clock by Gaston Joly, Joly, circa 1795
By Gaston Joly
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A French Directoire ormolu skeleton clock fine enamel and calendar, Gaston Joly, circa 1795.
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18th Century French Louis XVI Skeleton Clock Antique

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Enamel

19th Century English Skeleton Clock, Single Chain Fusee Movement
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Beautiful skeleton clock, functionally perfect but we always recommend a complete overhaul by an
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Early 19th Century British Victorian Skeleton Clock Antique

Materials

Brass, Steel

Victorian Double Fusee Skeleton Clock by Greenhalgh, Manchester
By Greenhalgh
Located in Norwich, Norfolk
A fine Victorian striking skeleton clock. Scroll brass frame with heavy plates and six turned
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1850s English Victorian Skeleton Clock Antique

Materials

Brass

English Fusee Skeleton Clock Signed "H. Wehrle & Co."
Located in Kent, GB
English Fusee Skeleton Clock Signed, "82 High St., Whitechapel Rd." Charming original
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19th Century English Skeleton Clock Antique

Very Nice and Interesting Four Dial Louis Philippe French Skeleton Clock, 1840
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nice decorative well proportioned and interesting four dial Louis Philippe French skeleton
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Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Skeleton Clock Antique

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Empire-Period Astronomical Skeleton Clock with Quarter-Strike on Three Bells
By Baguellin
Located in Braine-le-Chateau, BE
Empire-period astronomical skeleton clock with quarter strike on three bells, signed Baguellin à
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1810s French First Empire Skeleton Clock Antique

Materials

Marble, Brass, Enamel, Ormolu

18th Century French Swinging Lyre Skeleton Clock
By Jean-Baptiste-André Furet
Located in Braine-le-Chateau, BE
French Louis XVI ormulu and marble mantel timepiece, enamel dial with Roman numerals signed. A.D.F. further calibration for half seconds and date, pierced and engraved gilt hands, bl...
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1780s French Louis XVI Skeleton Clock Antique

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

18th Century French Swinging Lyre Skeleton Clock
18th Century French Swinging Lyre Skeleton Clock
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H 19.3 in W 9.45 in D 5.91 in
English Fusee Skeleton Clock Signed, "H Wehrle & Co."
Located in Kent, GB
skeletonised brass dial is pierced-out to the same high standard as the rest of the clock, which has then been
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Mid-19th Century British Skeleton Clock Antique

Small Fusee Skeleton Clock signed H Wehrle & Co, Whitechapel
Located in Kent, GB
rest of the clock, which has then been engraved, filled with wax and silvered. The movement is fitted
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19th Century English Skeleton Clock Antique

Materials

Wax

French Directoire Brass and Black Marble Skeleton Mantel Clock circa 1795
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A Rare French Directoire Ormolu-Mounted Brass and Black Marble Skeleton Mantel Clock circa 1795. A
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18th Century and Earlier French Directoire Skeleton Clock Antique

Materials

Marble, Brass, Ormolu

English Fusee Skeleton Clock Signed "H Wehrle & Co, 82 High St, Whitechapel"
Located in Kent, GB
skeletonised brass dial is pierced-out to the same high standard as the rest of the clock, which has then been
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Mid-19th Century English Skeleton Clock Antique

Fine Brass Skeleton Touchon Repeater Clock Timer, Eight-Day England circa 1870
Located in Lake Forest, IL
Fine Brass Skeleton Touchon Repeater Clock Timer, 8 Day. Excellent Operating Condition. Now in oak
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1870s European Skeleton Clock Antique

A French 'grande Exhibition' Skeleton Timepiece With Alarm, Mid 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A French 'Grande Exhibition' skeleton timepiece, with a 6-cm. enamel chapter ring with Roman
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19th Century French Skeleton Clock Antique

Materials

Brass, Enamel

An Austrian quarter striking mantel clock with double automaton, circa 1830
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
11-cm enamel chapter ring with Arabic numerals and Breguet hands, skeletonized centre with gilt
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19th Century Austrian Empire Skeleton Clock Antique

Materials

Giltwood

Imposing Monumental Louis XVI Temple Mantel Clock, circa 1780
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Imposing monumental Louis XVI temple mantel clock with osculating sunburst pendulum surrounded with
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18th Century French Louis XVI Skeleton Clock Antique

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Delettrez a Paris Clock with Achile Brocot Escapement, circa 1880
By Brocot & Delettrez
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
An exquisite, almost as new, skeletonized, astronomical multi - barrel year - duration clock with
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19th Century French Belle Époque Skeleton Clock Antique

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Green Onyx Clock with Mercury Pendulum and Bronze Feet
Located in Toronto, ONTARIO
A lovely shaped French clock in a translucent green onyx stone. Glass front and back which displays
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1880s French Empire Revival Skeleton Clock Antique

Materials

Onyx

Louis XV Neuchateloise-Style Cartel Mantel Clock Made for the Doria Family
Located in Napoli, IT
-style, Cartel mantel clock, made in Italy for the Doria family of Genoa, circa third quarter of the 18th
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Late 18th Century Italian Louis XV Skeleton Clock Antique

Nice 17th Century So-Called Hague Clock Joseph Norris Amsterdam, circa 1670
By Joseph Norris
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A nice 17th century so-called Hague clock signed Joseph Norris Amsterdam. These Hague clocks were
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17th Century Dutch Louis XIV Skeleton Clock Antique

Materials

Brass

French Glass Skeleton Clock
Located in Stamford, CT
A late 19th century French glass skeleton clock having bronze star decoration.
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Late 19th Century French Skeleton Clock Antique

Materials

Metal

French Glass Skeleton Clock
French Glass Skeleton Clock
H 20 in W 11.5 in D 3.5 in
Victorian Brass Skeleton Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
This astounding Victorian skeleton clock is a stellar example of the best in English clock making
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19th Century English Skeleton Clock Antique

French Pendulum Skeleton Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
visible behind the elongated frame. Built with beauty in mind, skeleton clocks such as this clearly
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18th Century French Louis XVI Skeleton Clock Antique

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Westminster Abbey Architectural Skeleton Clock
By William F. Evans of Handsworth
Located in New Orleans, LA
A majestic representation of Westminster Abbey, this rare architectural skeleton clock of
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19th Century English Other Skeleton Clock Antique

Materials

Marble, Silver

French Celestial Skeleton Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Louis-Philippe-era skeleton clock is a fine example of mid-19th century clock making. Retailed
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Skeleton Clock Antique

Materials

Brass, Steel, Zinc

French Celestial Skeleton Clock
French Celestial Skeleton Clock
H 23 in W 16.75 in D 5.5 in
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Skeleton Clock Antique For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the skeleton clock antique you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, brass and glass, every skeleton clock antique was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect skeleton clock antique — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each skeleton clock antique bearing Victorian, Louis XVI or Empire hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made skeleton clock antique over the years, but those crafted by William F. Evans of Handsworth, Gaston Joly and Greenhalgh are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Skeleton Clock Antique?

Prices for a skeleton clock antique start at $1,092 and top out at $148,500 with the average selling for $8,329.

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 Skeleton Clock Antique
  • 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 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 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 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.

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