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Late 18th Century English Chinoiserie Tavern Clock
Late 18th Century English Chinoiserie Tavern Clock

Late 18th Century English Chinoiserie Tavern Clock

$5,767

H 53.15 in W 18.12 in D 7.88 in

Late 18th Century English Chinoiserie Tavern Clock

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Beautiful late 18th Century English Chinoiserie wall or tavern clock. The Chinoiserie decoration on

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Antique Late 18th Century English Chinoiserie Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

18th C. English Pine Curtis & Horspool London Act of Parliament Tavern Clock
18th C. English Pine Curtis & Horspool London Act of Parliament Tavern Clock

18th C. English Pine Curtis & Horspool London Act of Parliament Tavern Clock

Located in Dayton, OH

English Parliament in 1797 tavern clocks were hung in every pub and tavern throughout the British Isles

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Antique 18th Century British Colonial Wall Clocks

Materials

Pine

Georgian Single Handed Longcase Clock by John Baker, Sevenoaks
Georgian Single Handed Longcase Clock by John Baker, Sevenoaks

Georgian Single Handed Longcase Clock by John Baker, Sevenoaks

Located in Norwich, GB

‘Kent clockmakers and watchmakers’ by Michael Pearson lists John Baker as having made a tavern clock

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Antique 1730s English Georgian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Oak

George III Mahogany Longcase Clock by Jonathan Storr, York
George III Mahogany Longcase Clock by Jonathan Storr, York

George III Mahogany Longcase Clock by Jonathan Storr, York

Located in Norwich, GB

are known by him as well as an ‘Act of Parliament’ (or Tavern) clock. C.1765 Source: Yorkshire

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Antique 1760s English George III Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

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Large English Tavern Clock
Large English Tavern Clock

Large English Tavern Clock

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H 59.85 in W 37.8 in D 8.27 in

Large English Tavern Clock

By Richard Francis

Located in Braine-le-Chateau, BE

Richard Francis, Attleburgh, a large English Tavern clock, circa 1810, signed on the dial and

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Antique 1810s English George III Wall Clocks

Materials

Wood

George III Black Lacquer Tavern Clock by Henry Overall of Ramsey
George III Black Lacquer Tavern Clock by Henry Overall of Ramsey

George III Black Lacquer Tavern Clock by Henry Overall of Ramsey

Located in Witney, OXFORDSHIRE

A truly rare and exceptional George III period black lacquer Tavern Clock by Henry Overall, Ramsey

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Antique 1770s English George III Wall Clocks

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Mahogany Tavern Wall Clock
Mahogany Tavern Wall Clock

Mahogany Tavern Wall Clock

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H 40.16 in W 18.51 in D 8.27 in

Mahogany Tavern Wall Clock

Located in Beaconsfield, GB

A solid mahogany English Tavern clock, made at the beginning of the 20th century, with a period

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Antique 19th Century British Georgian Wall Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Large Early Convex Wooden Dial Clock
Large Early Convex Wooden Dial Clock

Large Early Convex Wooden Dial Clock

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H 29.93 in W 18.12 in D 6.7 in

Large Early Convex Wooden Dial Clock

Located in Chesterfield, GB

signed Starkey and dated 1808. It was made just after the Tavern clock era and shares certain

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Antique Early 1800s British Wall Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Charles Penney, Bristol, Rare Chinoiserie George III Period Tavern Timepiece

Charles Penney, Bristol, Rare Chinoiserie George III Period Tavern Timepiece

By Charles Penney

Located in London, GB

A rare, small, lacquered tavern timepiece by this member of a well-known West Country family of

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Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Wall Clocks

Materials

Lacquer

George III Tavern Clock
George III Tavern Clock

George III Tavern Clock

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H 58.67 in W 29.93 in D 7.49 in

George III Tavern Clock

By Thomas Kefford

Located in London, GB

George III tavern clock by Thomas Kefford of Royston, the face with gilt numerals, the body with

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Antique 1760s British George III Wall Clocks

English Act of Parliament Wall Clock / Tavern Clock
English Act of Parliament Wall Clock / Tavern Clock

English Act of Parliament Wall Clock / Tavern Clock

Located in Dallas, TX

Act of Parliament Clock/ Tavern Clock with black lacquer Chinoiserie case by Finch and Sims of

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Antique Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Wall Clocks

Materials

Wood

Fine and Rare Early 19th Century Chinoiserie Tavern Clock by Thos Hopkins
Fine and Rare Early 19th Century Chinoiserie Tavern Clock by Thos Hopkins

Fine and Rare Early 19th Century Chinoiserie Tavern Clock by Thos Hopkins

Located in Dallas, TX

A George III parcel gilt and black Chinoiserie decorated tavern clock Thomas Hopkins, London

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Antique Early 19th Century English George II Wall Clocks

Materials

Hardwood

18th Century George II Tavern or Act of Parliament Clock, Circa 1740
18th Century George II Tavern or Act of Parliament Clock, Circa 1740

18th Century George II Tavern or Act of Parliament Clock, Circa 1740

By Thomas Moore

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Tavern clock by Thomas Moore Ipswich A fine eighteenth-century tavern clock with a japanned

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Antique 18th Century English George II Wall Clocks

Materials

Oak, Pine

Act of Parliament Clock Case / George II Japanned by Thomas Hackney
Act of Parliament Clock Case / George II Japanned by Thomas Hackney

Act of Parliament Clock Case / George II Japanned by Thomas Hackney

By Thomas Hackney

Located in Dallas, TX

lacquer and gilt Tavern clock, after 1797, called an Act of Parliament clock after the passage of a

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Antique 18th Century English George II Wall Clocks

Materials

Wood

English Tavern Clock
English Tavern Clock

English Tavern Clock

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H 33 in W 17 in D 7 in

English Tavern Clock

Located in Hudson, NY

mahogany Tavern Clock signed: Sam Birley of Birmingham eight day movement key

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Antique 19th Century English Clocks

Materials

Metal

Georgian Oak Tavern Clock
Georgian Oak Tavern Clock

Georgian Oak Tavern Clock

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H 53 in Dm 26 in

Georgian Oak Tavern Clock

Located in San Francisco, CA

A classic Georgian Oak Tavern Clock made in England early in the 19th century. This clock is

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Antique 19th Century English Wall Clocks

Materials

Wood, Glass

English Tavern Clock
English Tavern Clock

English Tavern Clock

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H 69 in W 22.5 in D 10.5 in

English Tavern Clock

Located in Hudson, NY

handsome oak english tavern clock original dial signed JN Beale original hands

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Antique 19th Century English Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal

A Rare First Generation Tavern Clock, By J N Dunning
A Rare First Generation Tavern Clock, By J N Dunning

A Rare First Generation Tavern Clock, By J N Dunning

Located in Sharon, MA

A rare mahogany Tavern clock, by Joseph Nye Dunning, Burlington, Vermont circa 1825. A rare

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Antique 19th Century American Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

19thC English Provincial Painted Weight-Driven Hook & Spike Wall Clock
19thC English Provincial Painted Weight-Driven Hook & Spike Wall Clock

19thC English Provincial Painted Weight-Driven Hook & Spike Wall Clock

Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire

the early Georgian taverns, probably a unique clock and a beautiful one to look upon.

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Antique 1890s English George II Wall Clocks

Materials

Softwood

Clock Tower Tavern Sign, English Pub, Hand Painted
Clock Tower Tavern Sign, English Pub, Hand Painted

Clock Tower Tavern Sign, English Pub, Hand Painted

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H 24.02 in W 18.12 in D 1.58 in

Clock Tower Tavern Sign, English Pub, Hand Painted

Located in Totnes, GB

A 20th-century hand-painted tavern sign for The Clock Tower, previously The Clock House. Naively

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20th Century English Folk Art Signs

Materials

Pine

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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Style Twelve Branch Ormolu Chandelier
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Style Twelve Branch Ormolu Chandelier

Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Style Twelve Branch Ormolu Chandelier

Located in London, GB

This is a highly decorative French Louis XIV style twelve branch ormolu chandelier, circa 1900 in date. Emanating from a central column, the upper part is dressed with three female ...

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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XIV Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Ormolu

Masterful antique English grandfather clock, mahogany, 18th century
Masterful antique English grandfather clock, mahogany, 18th century

Masterful antique English grandfather clock, mahogany, 18th century

Located in Berlin, DE

Masterful antique English grandfather clock, mahogany, 18th century. English grandfather clock, 18th century, mahogany veneer with burl wood mirror, fluted full columns, elaborately...

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Antique 18th Century English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Iron, Brass, Metal

Pair of Large English Tole Sconces
Pair of Large English Tole Sconces

Pair of Large English Tole Sconces

$9,800

H 29 in W 9.25 in D 6 in

Pair of Large English Tole Sconces

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1940s English tole sconces with a painted finish and mirrored interior back. Measurements: Height 29" Width 9.25" Depth 6".

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Vintage 1940s English Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Pair of Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Soldiers
Pair of Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Soldiers

Pair of Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Soldiers

$25,000 / set

H 25.5 in W 7.5 in D 7.25 in

Pair of Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Soldiers

Located in Austin, TX

A well modelled pair of Tang dynasty painted pottery soldiers. The warriors portrayed standing, dressed in form fitting, elaborate layered Armor with fitted helmets. The breastplate...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800
English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800

English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800

Located in Charleston, SC

English Georgian mahogany four-poster bed with a carved molded inset headboard, tapered head post, serpentine gadrooned and upholstered tester with a centered carved urn & swags, dec...

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Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mantel Clock Freres Paris
Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mantel Clock Freres Paris

Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mantel Clock Freres Paris

$12,000

H 19 in W 10.5 in D 6.5 in

Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mantel Clock Freres Paris

Located in New York, NY

Style of Robert Osmond, circa 1776. Movement signed 'Freres, Paris,' third quarter of the 19th century.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Large French Neoclassical Roll-Top Desk
Large French Neoclassical Roll-Top Desk

Large French Neoclassical Roll-Top Desk

$24,500

H 50 in W 65 in D 27 in

Large French Neoclassical Roll-Top Desk

Located in Troy, NY

French Mahogany Empire Desk of stately proportions, with a roll top, revealing a double row of total six drawers under an open shelf, as well as a sliding writing surface with inset ...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Desks

Materials

Mahogany, Pearwood

A Very Large Italian Murano Gold Palm Leaf Chandelier
A Very Large Italian Murano Gold Palm Leaf Chandelier

A Very Large Italian Murano Gold Palm Leaf Chandelier

Located in London, GB

A very large flamboyant Murano palm leaf chandelier. The gilt frame supporting the 24 Carat gold flecked Murano glass leafs, with a tiered crystal bottom. The ceiling supports of rou...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal

1970s British Bronze and Chrome AC GMT Co. Industrial Wall Clock White Dial
1970s British Bronze and Chrome AC GMT Co. Industrial Wall Clock White Dial

1970s British Bronze and Chrome AC GMT Co. Industrial Wall Clock White Dial

By Industrial Design

Located in Leicester, Leicestershire

Rescued from Industrial scrap yards and brought back to life in our UK workshop, our expert process allows us to create a high quality clock of luxury standards. At A.C GMT Co. we ...

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Vintage 1970s English Industrial Wall Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Steel, Chrome

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

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...

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Antique 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Winterhalder & Hofmeier Schwarzenbach Chinoiserie Small Grandmother Clock
Winterhalder & Hofmeier Schwarzenbach Chinoiserie Small Grandmother Clock

Winterhalder & Hofmeier Schwarzenbach Chinoiserie Small Grandmother Clock

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A charming grandmother clock decorated in the chinoiserie taste with typical scenery and figures. Smaller than your average grandmother clock and larger than your typical granddaug...

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Early 20th Century European Chinoiserie Grandfather Clocks and Longcase ...

Materials

Pine

Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm
Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm

Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...

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Antique 1720s Spanish Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Giltwood, Paint

Apothecary Balls in Cobalt Blue Cut Crystal
Apothecary Balls in Cobalt Blue Cut Crystal

Apothecary Balls in Cobalt Blue Cut Crystal

$1,028 / item

H 17.72 in Dm 11.82 in

Apothecary Balls in Cobalt Blue Cut Crystal

Located in Brussels, BE

Apothecary balls in cobalt blue cut crystal - ten available.

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20th Century European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass, Wood

New Haven Clock Co. Art Nouveau Style Table Clock
New Haven Clock Co. Art Nouveau Style Table Clock

New Haven Clock Co. Art Nouveau Style Table Clock

$1,500

H 14.74 in W 7.75 in D 7.18 in

New Haven Clock Co. Art Nouveau Style Table Clock

By New Haven Clock Company

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is an Art Nouveau Style Table Clock. It depicts a small balloon shape clock mounted in copper color metal. A standing young nymph is adorning the front of the case while holding...

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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Fine French Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze and Rock Crystal Chandelier, 20th Century
Fine French Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze and Rock Crystal Chandelier, 20th Century

Fine French Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze and Rock Crystal Chandelier, 20th Century

By Cristalleries De Baccarat

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A large fine French Louis XV style gilt bronze rock crystal, amethyst, crystal and cut-glass sixteen-light chandelier in the manner of Baccarat. The floral gilt bronze frame decorate...

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20th Century French Louis XV Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Amethyst, Rock Crystal, Bronze

Curated Tables – Colombes Immortelles (4 pers.)
Curated Tables – Colombes Immortelles (4 pers.)

Curated Tables – Colombes Immortelles (4 pers.)

Located in PARIS, FR

Our Curated Tables Exceptional tables set up and tastefully assembled by us, for you! Each table is unique, composed of a blend of old and contemporary items, carefully selected by ...

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Mid-20th Century Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

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Tavern Clock For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic tavern clock available at 1stDibs. A tavern clock — often made from wood, glass and lacquer — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a tavern clock — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 19th Century. Each tavern clock bearing Georgian or Regency hallmarks is very popular. A well-made tavern clock has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Charles Penney, Richard Francis and Thomas Kefford are consistently popular.

How Much is a Tavern Clock?

A tavern clock can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $18,903, while the lowest priced sells for $1,356 and the highest can go for as much as $41,715.

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.