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Dutch Burr Walnut Striking Long Case Clock Adriaan De Baghijn Amsterdam
Dutch Burr Walnut Striking Long Case Clock Adriaan De Baghijn Amsterdam

Dutch Burr Walnut Striking Long Case Clock Adriaan De Baghijn Amsterdam

By Adriaan de Baghijn

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A Dutch burr walnut striking long case clock Adriaan de Baghijn, Amsterdam, circa 1740.

Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Louis XV Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Walnut

Fine French 8 Day Striking Brass Cased Carriage Clock with Repeat
Fine French 8 Day Striking Brass Cased Carriage Clock with Repeat

Fine French 8 Day Striking Brass Cased Carriage Clock with Repeat

Located in Cheltenham, GB

A very fine and rare 8 day French brass cased carriage clock striking the hours and half hours with

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Carriage Clocks and Trav...

Materials

Brass

Fine French 19th Century 8 Day Striking Brass Cased Carriage Clock
Fine French 19th Century 8 Day Striking Brass Cased Carriage Clock

Fine French 19th Century 8 Day Striking Brass Cased Carriage Clock

Located in Cheltenham, GB

A very fine 8 day brass cased carriage clock with striking and repeat facility. The dial is signed

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Carriage Clocks and Trav...

Materials

Brass

18th Century 8 Day Original Hour Striking, Quarter Chiming Longcase Clock
18th Century 8 Day Original Hour Striking, Quarter Chiming Longcase Clock

18th Century 8 Day Original Hour Striking, Quarter Chiming Longcase Clock

Located in Cheltenham, GB

A very rare 8 day longcase clock with original hour striking, quarter chiming on a nest of bells

Category

Antique 1720s English George I Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Oak, Walnut, Pine

Dutch Burr Walnut Striking Alarm Longcase Clock with Calendar Ed Brookes
Dutch Burr Walnut Striking Alarm Longcase Clock with Calendar Ed Brookes

Dutch Burr Walnut Striking Alarm Longcase Clock with Calendar Ed Brookes

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A Dutch burr walnut striking alarm longcase clock with calendar Ed Brookes, circa 1725. Brass

Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Louis XIV Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Walnut

Small Louis XV Ormolu and Vernis Martin Quarter-Striking "Wedding" Clock
Small Louis XV Ormolu and Vernis Martin Quarter-Striking "Wedding" Clock

Small Louis XV Ormolu and Vernis Martin Quarter-Striking "Wedding" Clock

By François Verneaux

Located in Braine-le-Chateau, BE

Small table "wedding" clock in ormolu and Vernis Martin, Louis XV-period, circa 1760; three-train

Category

Antique 1760s French Louis XV Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Art Nouveau Wall Clock
Art Nouveau Wall Clock

Art Nouveau Wall Clock

Unavailable|$1,160

Art Nouveau Wall Clock

Located in Buckinghamshire, GB

video clip of this clock ticking and striking please email us.

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20th Century German Clocks

Fine Dutch Burr Walnut Striking Longcase Clock J P Kroese, Amsterdam, circa 1730
Fine Dutch Burr Walnut Striking Longcase Clock J P Kroese, Amsterdam, circa 1730

Fine Dutch Burr Walnut Striking Longcase Clock J P Kroese, Amsterdam, circa 1730

By J. P. Kroese 1

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A fine Dutch burr walnut striking longcase clock J P Kroese, Amsterdam, circa 1730 arched brass

Category

Antique 18th Century British Queen Anne Grandfather Clocks and Longcase ...

Materials

Walnut

18th c. French Tortoiseshell Boulle Mantel Clock
18th c. French Tortoiseshell Boulle Mantel Clock

18th c. French Tortoiseshell Boulle Mantel Clock

Located in Niederrussback, AT

A wonderful french tortoiseshell boulle eight-day mantel clock. The movement striking the half hour

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Rococo Clocks

Materials

Wood, Tortoise Shell

Antique Scottish Drumhead Tall Case Grandfather Clock
Antique Scottish Drumhead Tall Case Grandfather Clock

Antique Scottish Drumhead Tall Case Grandfather Clock

Located in Newberry, SC

an eight-day clock striking the hour on a cast bell.

Category

Antique 19th Century Scottish Clocks

Materials

Metal

Antique English Moonroller Tall Case Grandfather Clock
Antique English Moonroller Tall Case Grandfather Clock

Antique English Moonroller Tall Case Grandfather Clock

Located in Newberry, SC

an eight-day clock striking the hour on a cast bell. *Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World

Category

Antique 19th Century English Clocks

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Small Verge Lantern Wall Clock, Signed Richard Peckover
Small Verge Lantern Wall Clock, Signed Richard Peckover

Small Verge Lantern Wall Clock, Signed Richard Peckover

Located in Kent, GB

look for other possible explanations. When studying early advertisements for clocks it's striking how

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Clocks

George III Hour Striking Mahogany Belltop Bracket John Scott, London

George III Hour Striking Mahogany Belltop Bracket John Scott, London

By John Scott, London

Located in London, GB

A finely proportioned late 18th century mahogany bell top bracket clock with two subsidiary dials

Category

Antique 1790s English George III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Ormolu Clock
19th Century French Ormolu Clock

19th Century French Ormolu Clock

Located in Cheltenham, GB

A late 19th century French Ormolu clock striking the hours and half hours on a single bell with

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

English bracket clock by Peter Garon
English bracket clock by Peter Garon

English bracket clock by Peter Garon

By Peter Garon

Located in HAARLEM, NL

An early English London signed black bracket clock with gilded ornaments and bun feet’s signed

Category

Antique 17th Century English Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ebony

French Empire/CharlesX pendulum mantel clock
French Empire/CharlesX pendulum mantel clock

French Empire/CharlesX pendulum mantel clock

Located in HAARLEM, NL

-looking lion, creating a striking contrast with the gilded clock and nicely patinated lion.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Mantel Clock 18th Century Louis XV
Mantel Clock 18th Century Louis XV

Mantel Clock 18th Century Louis XV

Located in Warsaw, PL

This striking mantel clock is a testament to the exquisite craftsmanship and refined aesthetic of

Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble

Mantel Clock 19th Century Transitional Period
Mantel Clock 19th Century Transitional Period

Mantel Clock 19th Century Transitional Period

Located in Warsaw, PL

clock features a striking bronze sculpture depicting a woman tending to a deer, symbolizing harmony

Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Industrial Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Vienna Regulator Wall Clock, Grande Sonnierre
Vienna Regulator Wall Clock, Grande Sonnierre

Vienna Regulator Wall Clock, Grande Sonnierre

Located in Chesterfield, GB

I have pleasure in offering for sale a very fine Grande Sonnierre striking true Vienna wall clock

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Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Wall Clocks

French Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock
French Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock

French Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock

Located in Buckinghamshire, GB

A nicely decorated French striking mantel clock in the mid-18th century style, made in the late

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Tortoiseshell Table clock by Leroy a Paris
Tortoiseshell Table clock by Leroy a Paris

Tortoiseshell Table clock by Leroy a Paris

Located in HAARLEM, NL

A very attractive small striking charming tortoiseshell four-pillar clock signed Leroy a Paris

Category

Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Mantel Clock 18th Century Louis XV Period
Mantel Clock 18th Century Louis XV Period

Mantel Clock 18th Century Louis XV Period

Located in Warsaw, PL

This striking mantel clock is a fine example of the Empire style, a period characterized by its

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Mantel Clock 18th Century, Louis XV Period
Mantel Clock 18th Century, Louis XV Period

Mantel Clock 18th Century, Louis XV Period

Located in Warsaw, PL

This striking mantel clock is a fine example of the Empire style, a period characterized by its

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble

Day-Going Weight Driven Movement, Count-Wheel Hour Striking and Alarm on a Bell
Day-Going Weight Driven Movement, Count-Wheel Hour Striking and Alarm on a Bell

Day-Going Weight Driven Movement, Count-Wheel Hour Striking and Alarm on a Bell

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

and count wheel hour striking and alarm on a bell surmounted by a finial, pendulum with anchor shaped

Category

Antique 17th Century British Charles II Wall Clocks

Materials

Bronze

English mahogany 8-day bracket clock by Anderson
English mahogany 8-day bracket clock by Anderson

English mahogany 8-day bracket clock by Anderson

Located in HAARLEM, NL

A beautiful striking Victorian bracket clock with an unusually attractive mahogany case, with good

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Mantel Clock 19th Century Louis Philippe Charles X
Mantel Clock 19th Century Louis Philippe Charles X

Mantel Clock 19th Century Louis Philippe Charles X

Located in Warsaw, PL

This striking mantel clock is a testament to the exquisite craftsmanship and artistic flair of the

Category

Antique 19th Century French Charles X Mantel Clocks

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

Victorian Double Fusee Skeleton Clock by Greenhalgh, Manchester
Victorian Double Fusee Skeleton Clock by Greenhalgh, Manchester

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

Category

Antique 1850s English Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Mantel Clock 19th Century Louis Philippe Charles X Period
Mantel Clock 19th Century Louis Philippe Charles X Period

Mantel Clock 19th Century Louis Philippe Charles X Period

Located in Warsaw, PL

This striking mantel clock is a fine example of the Empire style, a period characterized by its

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Charles X Mantel Clocks

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze, Gold Leaf

Very Unusual 18th Century Clock Signed "Joseph Federmeyer 1786"
Very Unusual 18th Century Clock Signed "Joseph Federmeyer 1786"

Very Unusual 18th Century Clock Signed "Joseph Federmeyer 1786"

By Joseph Federmeyer

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very unusual and impressive probably Italian 18th century quarter striking lantern clock signed

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XV Wall Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Attractive Dutch Amsterdam Walnut Wall Clock, Jacob Gelijn, circa 1725
Attractive Dutch Amsterdam Walnut Wall Clock, Jacob Gelijn, circa 1725

Attractive Dutch Amsterdam Walnut Wall Clock, Jacob Gelijn, circa 1725

By Jacob Gelijn

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

An attractive Dutch Amsterdam walnut striking wall clock, Jacob Gelijn Amsterdam, circa 1725. 23

Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Queen Anne Wall Clocks

Materials

Wood

Champlevé Enamel Mantle Clock Made in Paris, France, circa 1875
Champlevé Enamel Mantle Clock Made in Paris, France, circa 1875

Champlevé Enamel Mantle Clock Made in Paris, France, circa 1875

By Vincenti et Cie

Located in Cheltenham, GB

An 8 day late 19th century Champlevé enamel mantel clock, striking the hours and half hours on a

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Enamel

19th Century Burr Oak Bracket Clock Edward John Dent, London

19th Century Burr Oak Bracket Clock Edward John Dent, London

Located in London, GB

A fine early Victorian period striking table clock by this famous clockmaker. The elegant burr

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Oak

Good Early Louis XVI Striking and Repeating Square Coach, circa 1760
Good Early Louis XVI Striking and Repeating Square Coach, circa 1760

Good Early Louis XVI Striking and Repeating Square Coach, circa 1760

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A good early Louis XVI striking and repeating square coach watch with double function, circa 1760

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Alarm Carriage Clock
19th Century French Alarm Carriage Clock

19th Century French Alarm Carriage Clock

Located in London, Nottinghill

A 19th century French carriage clock with a striking alarm and plated in filigree decoration. With

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Carriage Clocks and T...

Materials

Brass

English Regency Mahogany Table Clock, circa 1800
English Regency Mahogany Table Clock, circa 1800

English Regency Mahogany Table Clock, circa 1800

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

An English Regency well-figured mahogany striking table clock, circa 1800 Signed "W. Stephenson

Category

Antique Early 1800s English Regency Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Balloon Bracket Clock, London, Late 18th Century
Balloon Bracket Clock, London, Late 18th Century

Balloon Bracket Clock, London, Late 18th Century

By George Wright of London

Located in Braine-le-Chateau, BE

George III ebonized striking balloon bracket clock signed Wright, London, circa 1780. The case of

Category

Antique 1780s English George III Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Pearwood

Empire Style Mantel Clock, Gilded Bronze & White Marble, Circa 1700
Empire Style Mantel Clock, Gilded Bronze & White Marble, Circa 1700

Empire Style Mantel Clock, Gilded Bronze & White Marble, Circa 1700

Located in Warsaw, PL

This striking mantel clock is a true testament to the exquisite craftsmanship and refined aesthetic

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Gold Plate

French Carriage Clock by H. Azur of Paris, circa 1890
French Carriage Clock by H. Azur of Paris, circa 1890

French Carriage Clock by H. Azur of Paris, circa 1890

Located in Salisbury, GB

A late 19th century French striking, repeating carriage clock in an ornate brass case by H. Azur of

Category

Antique 1890s French Rococo Revival Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Brass

19th Century Small Mahogany William Smith of Crowland Longcase Clock
19th Century Small Mahogany William Smith of Crowland Longcase Clock

19th Century Small Mahogany William Smith of Crowland Longcase Clock

Located in Cheltenham, GB

Very rare 8 day arch painted dial automata clock with striking on the hours on a single bell. To

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Grandfather Clocks and Longca...

Materials

Brass

Very Attractive Small Charming Tortoiseshell clock, Signed "Leroy a Paris"
Very Attractive Small Charming Tortoiseshell clock, Signed "Leroy a Paris"

Very Attractive Small Charming Tortoiseshell clock, Signed "Leroy a Paris"

By LeRoy

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very attractive small striking charming tortoiseshell four-pillar clock signed Leroy a Paris

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

18th Century 8 Day Arched Brass Dial Moon Phase Longcase Clock
18th Century 8 Day Arched Brass Dial Moon Phase Longcase Clock

18th Century 8 Day Arched Brass Dial Moon Phase Longcase Clock

Located in Cheltenham, GB

A very attractive 8 day arched brass dial moon phase clock striking the hours on a single bell

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Grandfather Clocks and Longca...

Materials

Mahogany, Oak, Pine

18th Century 8 Day Longcase Clock by William Newman of Norwich
18th Century 8 Day Longcase Clock by William Newman of Norwich

18th Century 8 Day Longcase Clock by William Newman of Norwich

Located in Cheltenham, GB

An 8 day striking the hours clock in a superb walnut case by the maker William Newman of Norwich

Category

Antique 1730s English George II Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Oak, Walnut, Pine

Rare Pine Eight Day Single Bell Longcase Clock by Isaac Lazarus
Rare Pine Eight Day Single Bell Longcase Clock by Isaac Lazarus

Rare Pine Eight Day Single Bell Longcase Clock by Isaac Lazarus

Located in Cheltenham, GB

A rare 8 day, pretty arched painted dial clock, striking the hours on a single bell. By the

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Late Victorian Grandfather Clocks and L...

Materials

Pine

Oak Longcase Clock Commemorating the Death of Lord Horatio Nelson by Payne
Oak Longcase Clock Commemorating the Death of Lord Horatio Nelson by Payne

Oak Longcase Clock Commemorating the Death of Lord Horatio Nelson by Payne

By John Payne

Located in Cheltenham, GB

A very good, solid oak case, 8 day arched painted dial clock striking the hours, by Payne of

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English George III Grandfather Clocks and Lon...

Materials

Oak

Louis XIV Ormolu-Mounted Boulle Marquetry Cartel and Pedestal
Louis XIV Ormolu-Mounted Boulle Marquetry Cartel and Pedestal

Louis XIV Ormolu-Mounted Boulle Marquetry Cartel and Pedestal

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional Louis XIV ormolu-mounted Boulle marquetry cartel (striking bracket clock) on a Louis

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Brass

18th Century 8 Day Brass Dial Moon Phase Clock by George White of Bristol
18th Century 8 Day Brass Dial Moon Phase Clock by George White of Bristol

18th Century 8 Day Brass Dial Moon Phase Clock by George White of Bristol

Located in Cheltenham, GB

An 8 day arched brass dial moon phase and high water tidal dial clock. Striking the hours on a

Category

Antique 18th Century British George III Grandfather Clocks and Longcase ...

Materials

Brass

21st Century Maseen E Side Table in Matt Silver Finishing by Samer Alameen
21st Century Maseen E Side Table in Matt Silver Finishing by Samer Alameen

21st Century Maseen E Side Table in Matt Silver Finishing by Samer Alameen

By Samer Alameen, JCP UNIVERSE

Located in Cantù, Lombardia

aluminum structure in matt silver finishing. “Foreign embassy The clocks were striking thirteen Natsukashi

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

21st Century Maseen A-X Side table in Matt Bronze Finishing by Samer Alameen
21st Century Maseen A-X Side table in Matt Bronze Finishing by Samer Alameen

21st Century Maseen A-X Side table in Matt Bronze Finishing by Samer Alameen

By Samer Alameen, JCP UNIVERSE

Located in Cantù, Lombardia

with aluminum structure in matt bronze finishing. “Foreign embassy The clocks were striking thirteen

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

21st Century Maseen A Side Table in Matt Copper Finishing by Samer Alameen
21st Century Maseen A Side Table in Matt Copper Finishing by Samer Alameen

21st Century Maseen A Side Table in Matt Copper Finishing by Samer Alameen

By JCP UNIVERSE, Samer Alameen

Located in Cantù, Lombardia

aluminum structure in matt copper finishing. “Foreign embassy The clocks were striking thirteen Natsukashi

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Metal

French Gilt Bronze and Black Slate Striking Clock
French Gilt Bronze and Black Slate Striking Clock

French Gilt Bronze and Black Slate Striking Clock

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Louis XV style gilt clock with black onyx cartouches and dial face. Handled urn with flame finial

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Beautifully Cast Brass and Porcelain Time Striking Clock
Beautifully Cast Brass and Porcelain Time Striking Clock

Beautifully Cast Brass and Porcelain Time Striking Clock

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Handsome cast brass and porcelain clock with French works. Nicely detailed brass case fitted with

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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century German Striking Clock with Dark Oak Case
19th Century German Striking Clock with Dark Oak Case

19th Century German Striking Clock with Dark Oak Case

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Handsome American oak clock with German works. This clock strikes on the hour and half hour with a

Category

Antique 19th Century German Georgian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Oak

A Louis XV Style Ormolu Striking Elephant Clock

A Louis XV Style Ormolu Striking Elephant Clock

Located in valatie, NY

This exceptionally styled elephant has a beautiful ormolu striking clock as its cargo. At the top

Category

Antique 19th Century French Clocks

Ornate Silver Plated Bronze French Desk Clock
Ornate Silver Plated Bronze French Desk Clock

Ornate Silver Plated Bronze French Desk Clock

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Roman numeral dial is quit striking. Clock is in fine running condition and is great example of French

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Vintage 1950s French Clocks

Bronze and Marble Art Deco Mantel Clock by Bijouterie Dage
Bronze and Marble Art Deco Mantel Clock by Bijouterie Dage

Bronze and Marble Art Deco Mantel Clock by Bijouterie Dage

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

marble on all sides; dog rests on and adorns the top of clock and is signed "Bronze Veritable"; striking

Category

Vintage 1930s French Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the striking clock you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, brass and wood, every striking clock was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the striking clock you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right striking clock, those designed in Victorian, Georgian and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made striking clock over the years, but those crafted by George Margetts, Henry Marc and Howard Miller are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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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.

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