Viennese Silver Gilt and Enamel Sphinx Clock, circa 1880
Located in New York, NY
In Renaissance style.
Antique 1880s Austrian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Silver, Enamel
Viennese Silver Gilt and Enamel Sphinx Clock, circa 1880
Located in New York, NY
In Renaissance style.
Silver, Enamel
Egyptian Revival Bronze and Marble Mantel Clock
By Societe Clusienne
Located in Norwich, GB
in 1862. Many of his clocks were exported to the United States where his Sphinx clocks were sold by
Slate
$6,707
H 18.12 in W 15.36 in D 6.7 in
Neo-Egyptian Bronze and Marble Clock Attributed to G.Servant, France, Circa 1870
By Georges Emile Henri Servant
Located in PARIS, FR
bronze. The clock is surmounted by a patinated bronze sphinx. Resting on four bronze faces wearing the
Marble, Bronze
French Empire Bronze Sphinx Mantel Clock
Located in Queens, NY
French Empire-style (19th Century) bronze dore mantel clock with claw feet and a sphinx on top
Bronze
Egyptian Black Marble Sphinx Mantel Clock
Located in Queens, NY
Egyptian-style (19/20th Century) black marble mantel clock with sphinx top (Not working)
Marble
$10,090 / set
H 26.3 in W 14.4 in D 5.5 in
Art Deco Gilt Bronze & Marble Mantel Clock w. Sphinx & Pharaohs Egyptian Revival
Located in Lisse, NL
supporting the striking marble part with the clock's movement inside and the gilt bronze Sphinx sculpture on
Marble, Bronze, Gold Leaf, Metal
$14,995 / set
H 26.5 in W 24 in D 8.25 in
Fantastic Figural Maiden Sphinx 19th Century French Empire Clock Set
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exquisite 19th century French Empire clock set embodies the grandeur and opulence of
Bronze
$5,215
H 17.5 in W 8 in D 4.5 in
19th Century French Empire Bronze & Ormolu Egyptian Style Clock Clock
Located in London, GB
winged sphinx. (See: French Bronze Clocks by Elke Niehuser page 7).
Bronze
Champleve enamel mantle clock, 19th Century.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
finial to the top, columns supported by winged sphinx's. The eight day duration clock, strikes on the
Enamel, Ormolu
Egyptian Revival Bronze and Marble French Mantle Clock
By Mermod Jaccard & Co.
Located in Bronx, NY
headed winged lion) and flanked by a pair of reclining sphinx. The clock case etc. is made of black
Belgian Black Marble
$30,192 / set
H 20.48 in W 15.36 in D 5.91 in
French Neoclassical Style Lapis and Gilt Bronze Clock Set
Located in London, GB
fabric garland, while atop the clock are perched two winged sphinxes. The clock is surmounted by an urn
Lapis Lazuli, Ormolu, Bronze
19th French In Figure Clock Bronze Gold Egyptian Sphinx
Located in Paris, FR
19th French in figure clock bronze gold Egyptian Sphinx.
Bronze
19th Century Egyptian Revival Mantel Clock With Bronze Sphinx
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
An elegant 19th Century Egyptian Revival Clock, black marble , adorned with intricate Egyptian
Bronze
Sold
H 14.75 in W 12.75 in D 6.5 in
Antique Egyptian Revival Figural Slate & Bronze Sphinx Mantel Clock C1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Egyptian Revival figural mantel clock offers slate and bronze construction with sphinx
Slate, Bronze
French Figural Egyptian Revival Sphinx Bronze & Slate Mantle Clock 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
A French figural Egyptian Revival mantel clock offers cast bronze sphinx over slate and marble
Slate, Bronze
Sold
H 13.13 in W 9.25 in D 5.75 in
French Egyptian Revival Antique Bronze Mantel Clock with Sphinx, circa 1890
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A superb Neo-Egyptian mantel clock characterized by a trapezoidal gilt bronze body with spandrels
Bronze
Sold
H 18.25 in W 8.25 in D 7.5 in
E.F. Caldwell Veined Black Marble and Dore Bronze Mounted Sphinx Legged Clock
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous and large E.F. Caldwell black veined marble and dore bronze mounted sphinx legged clock
Marble, Bronze
Sold
H 13.78 in W 9.45 in D 6.7 in
Early 19th Empire Mantel Clock, French Pendule, Retour d'Egypte, Mahogany
Located in Greven, DE
support the actual clock case. Between the sphinxes is a viewing window in the center, which allows a
Mahogany
Sold
H 21.13 in W 11.25 in D 6 in
Rare Egyptian Revival Bronze Mantel Clock and Candelabra, Leroy & Fils
Located in Shippensburg, PA
curved leg, the angular geometry of the forms. The bold and muscular Sphinx figurals flanking the clock
Brass, Bronze, Enamel
Burmantofts Faience Mantle Clock with Sphinx
By Burmantofts Pottery
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare Burmantofts Faience mantel clock of tall tapering rectangular form, cast in low relief with
Pottery
Sold
H 16 in W 15.2 in D 7.3 in
Egyptian Revival French Marble Manlel or Table Clock w. Bronze Sphinx Sculpture
By Charvet-Delorme
Located in Lisse, NL
telling art could grace your mantel or side table soon. Every part of this clock, from the bronze Sphinx
Onyx, Marble, Bronze
Sold
H 31.11 in W 21.66 in D 4.34 in
19th Century Empire Clock Gold T Kluge Stockholm with Sphinxes on Each Side
Located in DE
A beautiful 19th century Empire clock gilded with sphinxes sitting on each side. Signed with T
Wood
Antique Biedermeier Mantel Clock
Located in Forney, TX
back Sphinx embellishment. The clock is not working, missing various parts and pieces, and is a true
Ormolu
Egyptian influenced clock garniture, 19th Century.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
having wonderful patinated bronze mounts depicting Egyptian sphinx like mounts to the clock and side
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
19th French In Figure Clock Bronze Gold Egyptian Sphinx
Located in Paris, FR
19th French In Figure Clock Bronze Gold Egyptian Sphinx
Bronze
Exceptional French early 19th century clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional French early 19th century marble and mercury bronze dore clock with sphinxes and highly
Napoleon III Greek Revival Mantle Clock
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Marble plinth decorated with ormolu and surmounted by two bronze sphinxes upholding the feather
Bronze
Art Deco Mantel Clock Set with Sphinx Bronze Sculpture
Located in Madrid, ES
Art deco mantel clock, skyscraper style with garnitures and gilt bronze sphinx. It is made of
Marble, Brass, Bronze
$4,178Sale Price|26% Off
H 3.15 in W 20.87 in D 20.87 in
French Chess Theme of Ancient Egypt Plaster & Wood Restored, circa 1920
Located in Labrit, Landes
French chess game in the thematic of Ancient Egypt. The chess pieces are in painted and waxed plaster, the board is in wood and the is also a display shelf. Each piece is charaterful...
Plaster, Wood
$16,468
H 91.74 in W 65.75 in D 19.89 in
Rare Princess Diana's Althorp Estate Living History Collection Library Bookcase
By Theodore Alexander, Brights of Nettlebed
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare, now discontinued, Thomas Chippendale Library bookcase which is an exact authorised copy of one from Princess’s Diana’s family home,...
Glass, Hardwood
Pair of Large Scale Marble Sphinx Garden Statues Sculptures
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning pair of early 20th century Egyptian Revival marble garden sphinxes. Each have female heads and drapery on lion bodies. From one of the finest homes on Long Island. They each...
Marble
19th Century French Boulle Longcase Clock
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality late 19th Century French boulle inlaid longcase clock, having wonderful scrolling gilded ormolu mounts, an ebonised case with tortoiseshell brass inlaid panels, T...
Brass
Fabergé Silver Service
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...
Silver
$60,000
H 12 in W 14 in D 7 in
Magnificent French Antique Porcelain 116-Piece Dinner Set, 19th Century
Located in Montreal, Quebec
116 Pieces A magnificent French Antique porcelain 116-piece dinner set, 19th century, with burgundy and gold accents. This set is exceptionnal both in its beauty, its state of con...
Porcelain
$8,903 / set
H 32.68 in W 23.23 in D 17.92 in
Art Deco Walnut Vintage Pair of Nightstands or Chests or Commodes 1930s Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco vintage pair of nightstands or small chests or commodes from walnut Vienna 1930s. While the wonderful nightstands show a lively play of walnut veneer and solid walnut in a w...
Bakelite, Walnut, Plywood
$46,138
H 86.62 in W 20.87 in D 12.21 in
20th Century Louis XVI Style Museum Pedestal Clock after Jean-Henri Riesener
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Berlin, DE
A Model of Jean Henri Riesener (Received Master in 1768) executed in 1785. (Inv. OA 5501 in Louvre Museum). 19th century. This fine and sumptuous “Regulateur de Pendule” presents a f...
Bronze
Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)
Metal
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
$411,715
H 86.03 in Dm 51.97 in
Extremely Rare Victorian Chandelier of Exceptional Quality and Size by F&C Osler
By F. & C. Osler
Located in Steyning, West sussex
An extremely rare early Victorian 20-light cut-glass silvered mounted chandelier of exceptional quality the baluster thumb and radial cut shaft with lower shaft canopy and draping pa...
Silver Plate
$2,298,000
H 25 in W 23.5 in D 9.25 in
Exquisite Baccarat "Elephant" 'Cave A Liquor' - Exposition Universelle 1878
By Cristalleries De Baccarat
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
The Magnificent Baccarat Elephant Cave A Liquor: A Majestic Exploration of a Timeless Masterpiece from the Exposition Universelle of 1878. The Baccarat Elephant Cave A Liquor, (Tant...
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
Egyptian Style Painted Carved Wall Plaque
Located in Queens, NY
Egyptian style (20th Century) painted red and gold wall plaque with winged bull. Condition: Good; Wear consistent with age and use
Ceramic
$574,500
H 84 in W 56 in D 20 in
An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Ceremony Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan. This extraordinary Meiji-period shibayama cabinet, attributed to the Tokugawa samurai clan, s...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer
$9,850
H 20 in W 16 in D 12 in
A 1930's French Gilt Lacquered Wood Pagoda Form Chinoiserie Platinum Painted Box
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
A 1930's French Gilt Lacquered Wood Pagoda Form Chinoiserie Platinum Painted Box, Attributed to Jansen. At first glance, the box's visual allure is simply breathtaking. Adorned with ...
Wood
$225,000 / set
H 108 in W 59 in D 29 in
Pair of Sabino French Art Deco Monumental Flared Glass Sconces
By Sabino Art Glass
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of French Art Deco (1930s) monumental wall sconces with a geometric flared tiered glass panel upper section over a bottom finial beneath a band of chrome plated filigree trim (s...
Chrome
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.
The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.
The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.
It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.