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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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Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Mantel Clocks

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Brass

Early Victorian English Skeleton Clock by Joseph Watson & Son, Cambridge
Early Victorian English Skeleton Clock by Joseph Watson & Son, Cambridge

Early Victorian English Skeleton Clock by Joseph Watson & Son, Cambridge

H 17.25 in W 8.5 in D 6.5 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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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

19th Century French Empire Skeleton Clock with Vestal Virgins
19th Century French Empire Skeleton Clock with Vestal Virgins

19th Century French Empire Skeleton Clock with Vestal Virgins

H 20 in W 15 in D 4 in
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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Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Mantel Clocks

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Carrara Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

19th Century French Skeleton Clock of Ormolu and Marble from Directoire Period
19th Century French Skeleton Clock of Ormolu and Marble from Directoire Period

19th Century French Skeleton Clock of Ormolu and Marble from Directoire Period

H 16 in W 8.5 in D 4.5 in

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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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Antique 1840s English Victorian Mantel Clocks

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Brass

Early Victorian Brass Skeleton Clock
Early Victorian Brass Skeleton Clock

Early Victorian Brass Skeleton Clock

H 14.5 in W 11 in D 6.5 in
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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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Directoire Clocks

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Marble, Brass, Ormolu

French Directoire Brass and Black Marble Skeleton Mantel Clock circa 1795
French Directoire Brass and Black Marble Skeleton Mantel Clock circa 1795

French Directoire Brass and Black Marble Skeleton Mantel Clock circa 1795

H 14.57 in W 8.47 in D 3.55 in
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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Antique Early 19th Century British Victorian Mantel Clocks

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Brass, Steel

19th Century English Skeleton Clock, Single Chain Fusee Movement
19th Century English Skeleton Clock, Single Chain Fusee Movement

19th Century English Skeleton Clock, Single Chain Fusee Movement

H 17 in W 13 in D 7 in
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
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Antique 19th Century English Other Mantel Clocks

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Metal

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

H 22.5 in W 15 in D 9.5 in
Exceptional Gilt Iron French Clock Tower Skeleton Clock Face
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
large and "striking" this skeleton clock face is wrought iron with gilded iron Roman numerals and
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Early 20th Century French Clocks

Exceptional Gilt Iron French Clock Tower Skeleton Clock Face
Exceptional Gilt Iron French Clock Tower Skeleton Clock Face

Exceptional Gilt Iron French Clock Tower Skeleton Clock Face

Dm 89 in
French Celestial Skeleton Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Louis-Philippe-era skeleton clock is a fine example of mid-19th century clockmaking. Retailed
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Steel, Zinc

French Celestial Skeleton Clock
French Celestial Skeleton Clock

French Celestial Skeleton Clock

H 26.5 in W 18.5 in D 10 in
English Great Wheel Skeleton Clock Under Dome. Circa 1900
Located in Charleston, SC
English eight day great wheel skeleton clock resting on wooden base with glass dome. Early 20th
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Early 20th Century British Clocks

English Great Wheel Skeleton Clock Under Dome. Circa 1900
English Great Wheel Skeleton Clock Under Dome. Circa 1900

English Great Wheel Skeleton Clock Under Dome. Circa 1900

H 18.5 in W 13.25 in D 7.75 in
19th Century Great Wheel Skeleton Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
A captivating French great wheel skeleton clock in the Empire style. This clock features a large or
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

19th Century Great Wheel Skeleton Clock
19th Century Great Wheel Skeleton Clock

19th Century Great Wheel Skeleton Clock

H 19.75 in W 9.5 in D 7 in
Art Deco ‘Skeleton’ mantle clock by ATO
Located in London, GB
A monumental glass and chrome Art Deco ‘Skeleton’ mantle clock by ATO, French circa 1925, with Art
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Early 20th Century French Clocks

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Chrome

Art Deco ‘Skeleton’ mantle clock by ATO

Art Deco ‘Skeleton’ mantle clock by ATO

H 12.6 in
Collection of Seven Clock Skeletons mounted on Stands
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Collection of Seven Clock Skeletons mounted on Stands
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Early 20th Century Unknown Clocks

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Metal

Collection of Seven Clock Skeletons mounted on Stands
Collection of Seven Clock Skeletons mounted on Stands

Collection of Seven Clock Skeletons mounted on Stands

Early 19th Century French Skeleton Antique Clock Simulating Perpetual Motion
Located in London, Nottinghill
A skeleton clocks simulating perpetual motion, circa 1820. This absolutely fascinating clock is
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Antique 1820s Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

Early 19th Century French Skeleton Antique Clock Simulating Perpetual Motion
Early 19th Century French Skeleton Antique Clock Simulating Perpetual Motion

Early 19th Century French Skeleton Antique Clock Simulating Perpetual Motion

H 18 in W 10 in D 8 in
A Rare French Directoire Blue Enamel, Ormolu and White Marble Skeleton Clock with Balance and Calendar by Gaston Joly circa 1795
By Gaston Joly
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
enamel chapter ring with blue rim and gilt stars, Arabic numerals and callibrated for seconds and date, fine pierced gilt and engraved hands and blued sweep seconds, similar enamel s...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Directoire Clocks

Materials

Marble

A Rare French Directoire Blue Enamel, Ormolu and White Marble Skeleton Clock with Balance and Calendar by Gaston Joly circa 1795
A Rare French Directoire Blue Enamel, Ormolu and White Marble Skeleton Clock with Balance and Calendar by Gaston Joly circa 1795

A Rare French Directoire Blue Enamel, Ormolu and White Marble Skeleton Clock with Balance and Calendar by Gaston Joly circa 1795

H 16.54 in W 10.63 in D 4.73 in
Skeleton Clock
Located in Washington Crossing, PA
Early Skeleton clock under glass dome, with single train fusee movement, silvered dial, with
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Antique 19th Century Mantel Clocks

Skeleton Clock
Skeleton Clock

Skeleton Clock

H 19 in W 11 in D 7.5 in
Monumental Skeleton Clock Face
Located in Mt. Kisco, NY
Metal skeleton style clock tower, clock face, with starburst motif. Original gilding on
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Early 20th Century French Wall Clocks

Monumental Skeleton Clock Face
Monumental Skeleton Clock Face

Monumental Skeleton Clock Face

Dm 108 in

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Fine French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze and Baccarat Chandelier
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and palatial French 19th-20th century Louis XV style gilt bronze (Ormolu) and fitted-Baccarat crystal (cut-glass) twenty-six-light figural chandelier with five large cher...
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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Fine French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze and Baccarat Chandelier
Fine French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze and Baccarat Chandelier

Fine French 19th-20th Century Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze and Baccarat Chandelier

H 60.5 in Dm 48 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 dial with roman numeral details.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

French Late 19th Century Skeleton Clock
French Late 19th Century Skeleton Clock

French Late 19th Century Skeleton Clock

H 12 in W 9.37 in D 6.75 in
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Early Skeleton Clock For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal early skeleton clock for your home. Frequently made of metal, brass and wood, every early skeleton clock was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer early skeleton clock, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each early skeleton clock bearing Empire or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made early skeleton clock over the years, but those crafted by Dieudonné Kinable, Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres and William F. Evans of Handsworth are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Early Skeleton Clock?

An early skeleton clock can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,100, while the lowest priced sells for $1,900 and the highest can go for as much as $49,850.

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.

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