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Tempus Fugit

Tempus Fugit

Phil MarcoTempus Fugit

$3,200

H 24 in W 22 in

Tempus Fugit

By Phil Marco

Located in New York, NY

Face mounted Plexi. Aluminum Braced. Archival Print. Humorous, conceptual subject matter. ABOUT THE ARTIST Marco studied fine art at Pratt Institute and the Art Students Leagu...

Category

2010s Conceptual Still-life Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Vintage Cast Iron Garden Nautical Sundial with Sail Boat "Tempus Fugit"
Vintage Cast Iron Garden Nautical Sundial with Sail Boat "Tempus Fugit"

Vintage Cast Iron Garden Nautical Sundial with Sail Boat "Tempus Fugit"

Located in Elkhart, IN

A beautiful vintage cast iron nautical garden sundial with a boat, reading "Tempus Fugit," which translated from Latin means "Time Flies."

Category

Late 20th Century American Country Sundials

Materials

Iron

20th Century Tempus Fugit Grandfather Clock with a Chime
20th Century Tempus Fugit Grandfather Clock with a Chime

20th Century Tempus Fugit Grandfather Clock with a Chime

$2,570Sale Price|20% Off

H 84.65 in W 26.58 in D 14.97 in

20th Century Tempus Fugit Grandfather Clock with a Chime

Located in Opole, PL

We present you this big, contemporary grandfather clock by the Tempus Fugit company, stylized as an antique item.

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Vintage 1980s German Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage English Country Iron Garden Sundial "Tempus Fugit"
Vintage English Country Iron Garden Sundial "Tempus Fugit"

Vintage English Country Iron Garden Sundial "Tempus Fugit"

Located in Elkhart, IN

A classic vintage iron garden sundial, inspired by traditional English estate landscapes, reading "Tempus Fugit," which translated from Latin means "Time Flies."

Category

Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Sundials

Materials

Iron

Antique Style Verdigris Sundial "Tempus Fugit" – Neoclassical Garden Accent
Antique Style Verdigris Sundial "Tempus Fugit" – Neoclassical Garden Accent

Antique Style Verdigris Sundial "Tempus Fugit" – Neoclassical Garden Accent

Located in Elkhart, IN

* Material: Cast iron * Finish: Verdigris finish * Face: Reads "Tempus Fugit," which translated from Latin means "Time Flies," with Roman numerals * Gnomon: Fixed iron gnomon * Con...

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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Sundials

Materials

Iron

Wai Hing Clocks Co. Chinoiserie Lacquer German Tempus Fugit Grandfather Clock
Wai Hing Clocks Co. Chinoiserie Lacquer German Tempus Fugit Grandfather Clock

Wai Hing Clocks Co. Chinoiserie Lacquer German Tempus Fugit Grandfather Clock

Located in Chicago, IL

Chinossorie Black Lacquer Hand-Painted Mother of Pearl inlaid German Movement Tempus Fugit Grandfather Clock This black lacquer grandfather clock is adorned with mother of pearl on ...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

Vintage Cast Iron Garden Nautical Sundial with Sail Boat "Tempus Fugit" on Stand
Vintage Cast Iron Garden Nautical Sundial with Sail Boat "Tempus Fugit" on Stand

Vintage Cast Iron Garden Nautical Sundial with Sail Boat "Tempus Fugit" on Stand

Located in Elkhart, IN

A beautiful vintage cast iron nautical garden sundial with a boat, reading "Tempus Fugit," which translated from Latin means "Time Flies," on a black iron stand.

Category

Late 20th Century American Country Sundials

Materials

Iron

Tempus Fugit, Deerfield Beach, Florida

Tempus Fugit, Deerfield Beach, Florida

By Michael Kenna

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Signed, numbered and dated on front of the mount. Signed, dated, numbered and titled with artist's copyright stamp on back of the mount. This piece is completely sold out and now av...

Category

1990s Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Tempus Fugit - Contemporary, Conceptual, Polaroid, 21st Century, Color, Portrait

Tempus Fugit - Contemporary, Conceptual, Polaroid, 21st Century, Color, Portrait

By Urizen Freaza

Located in Morongo Valley, CA

'Tempus Fugit, 2017, Edition 1/10 Digital Print based on an embroidered skull on Polaroid portrait, mounted under Plexi This piece will be exhibited at the Bombay Beach Biennale in ...

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2010s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid

Aesthetic Period Ochre Ceramic Art Tile by Arthur Osborne for Low Art Tile Co.
Aesthetic Period Ochre Ceramic Art Tile by Arthur Osborne for Low Art Tile Co.

Aesthetic Period Ochre Ceramic Art Tile by Arthur Osborne for Low Art Tile Co.

$637Sale Price|25% Off

H 10.375 in W 10.375 in D 1 in

Aesthetic Period Ochre Ceramic Art Tile by Arthur Osborne for Low Art Tile Co.

Located in Southampton, NJ

This 6” tile is featured in the 1884 Low Tile catalog as #677 as part of the Tempus Fugit Set. Custom quarter-sawn white oak frame by C.

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Antique 1880s American Aesthetic Movement Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Oak

Fine quality antique Edwardian mahogany inlaid long case clock
Fine quality antique Edwardian mahogany inlaid long case clock

Fine quality antique Edwardian mahogany inlaid long case clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Fine quality antique Edwardian mahogany inlaid long case clock, having a quality mahogany inlaid case, a brass arch dial with Roman numerals, Tempus Fugit inscribed to the top, havin...

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Early 20th Century Edwardian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass

Fine Quality Antique Oak 8 Day Chiming Grandmother Clock
Fine Quality Antique Oak 8 Day Chiming Grandmother Clock

Fine Quality Antique Oak 8 Day Chiming Grandmother Clock

$1,772

H 66.15 in W 15.75 in D 10.24 in

Fine Quality Antique Oak 8 Day Chiming Grandmother Clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Fine Quality Antique Oak 8 Day Chiming Grandmother Clock, having a quality oak case with carved mouldings and fine barley twist columns, with an ornate dial and a arched brass face w...

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Early 20th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass

Walnut Westminster Chiming Grandmother Clock Retailed by Garrards, London
Walnut Westminster Chiming Grandmother Clock Retailed by Garrards, London

Walnut Westminster Chiming Grandmother Clock Retailed by Garrards, London

Located in Norwich, GB

Silvered, raised boss to the arch signed ‘Tempus Fugit’. Eight day brass plated quarter Westminster chiming movement with strike/silent feature.

Category

Vintage 1950s English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Walnut

Walnut Bell Top Westminster Chiming Mantel Clock
Walnut Bell Top Westminster Chiming Mantel Clock

Walnut Bell Top Westminster Chiming Mantel Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

Gilded corner spandrels and engraved silvered boss to the arch signed ‘Tempus Fugit’. Eight day quarter Westminster chiming movement with platform escapement, chiming on coiled gong ...

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Vintage 1960s German Mantel Clocks

Materials

Walnut

Carved Panel Box/Cocktail Table
Carved Panel Box/Cocktail Table

Carved Panel Box/Cocktail Table

$4,500

H 15.5 in W 19 in D 14 in

Carved Panel Box/Cocktail Table

Located in Greenwich, CT

On the front of the box is a carved panel with a depiction of a schooner under which the phrase "Such is Life" appears on a ribbon; on the back is a heraldic shield with the motto "...

Category

Antique 1840s Scottish Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Tempus Fidgets
Tempus Fidgets

Gordon GilkeyTempus Fidgets, 1952

$750

H 11.75 in W 14.63 in

Tempus Fidgets

Located in Fairlawn, OH

Tempus Fidgets Etching, 1952 Signed in pencil lower right (see photo) Titled in pencil lower left (see photo) During his military service, Gilkey was part of the "Monuments Men" art ...

Category

1950s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Etching

C. F. A. Voysey (1857–1941). A rare Arts and Crafts oak mantel clock
C. F. A. Voysey (1857–1941). A rare Arts and Crafts oak mantel clock

C. F. A. Voysey (1857–1941). A rare Arts and Crafts oak mantel clock

Located in London, GB

A rare Arts and Crafts oak mantel clock, the dial inlaid with pewter letters 'Tempus Fugit', enclosing a simple clock movement with striker and pendulum. c.1902.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Mantel Clocks

Materials

Oak

Cast Bronze Spinal Sculpture
Cast Bronze Spinal Sculpture

Cast Bronze Spinal Sculpture

$3,500

H 20.25 in W 6 in D 4 in

Cast Bronze Spinal Sculpture

Located in Cambridge, US

A not so subtle reminder that tempus fugit… Hiding in plain sight, depictions of bones generally conjure of up images of death - yet they are critical to life itself.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Fantastic quality antique Edwardian mahogany inlaid chiming grandmother clock
Fantastic quality antique Edwardian mahogany inlaid chiming grandmother clock

Fantastic quality antique Edwardian mahogany inlaid chiming grandmother clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Fantastic quality antique Edwardian mahogany inlaid chiming grandmother clock having a fantastic quality antique Edwardian mahogany inlaid grandmother clock with a brass arched dial ...

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20th Century British Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass

Edwardian Walnut Weight Driven Grandmother Clock
Edwardian Walnut Weight Driven Grandmother Clock

Edwardian Walnut Weight Driven Grandmother Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

Raised silvered boss to the arch engraved ‘Tempus Fugit’. Eight day weight driven movement with anchor escapement, lead weights and original brass covered bob pendulum, striking the...

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Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Walnut

Edwardian English Chippendale Style Miniature Grandfather / Grandmother Clock
Edwardian English Chippendale Style Miniature Grandfather / Grandmother Clock

Edwardian English Chippendale Style Miniature Grandfather / Grandmother Clock

Located in Dublin, IE

The arch enclosing a subsidiary seconds dial with the Latin motto “Tempus Fugit” (“Time Flies”) within an engraved roundel.

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Antique 1890s English Edwardian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass

Rule Britannia Grandmother Clock c.1930
Rule Britannia Grandmother Clock c.1930

Rule Britannia Grandmother Clock c.1930

$8,423

H 60 in W 14.5 in D 10 in

Rule Britannia Grandmother Clock c.1930

Located in Norwich, GB

Silvered dial with gilded spandrels, Roman numerals, original hands and a silvered engraved boss to the arch signed ‘Tempus Fugit’. Eight day movement with quarter Westminster chi...

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Vintage 1930s English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Pine

Vintage Comitti of London Floral Mantle Clock
Vintage Comitti of London Floral Mantle Clock

Vintage Comitti of London Floral Mantle Clock

$8,500

H 14 in W 8.75 in D 6.5 in

Vintage Comitti of London Floral Mantle Clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The ornate dial features a silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals, a decorative engraved gilt center, and the classic "Tempus Fugit" (Time Flies) emblem set within intricate red l...

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Late 20th Century British Chinoiserie Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Brass

Outstanding Quality Antique Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Grandmother Clock
Outstanding Quality Antique Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Grandmother Clock

Outstanding Quality Antique Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Grandmother Clock

Located in Suffolk, GB

The movement having a brass arched dial with tempus fugit to the arched top, silvered chapter ring with Roman hours and an Arabic outer minutes track, eight day movement striking Wes...

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Antique 19th Century English Chippendale Grandfather Clocks and Longcase...

Materials

Mahogany

French 19th century Louis XVI/XV st. Ormolu cartel clock
French 19th century Louis XVI/XV st. Ormolu cartel clock

French 19th century Louis XVI/XV st. Ormolu cartel clock

By F. E. Becker & Co, F. Barbedienne Foundry

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Barbedienne', 'E. Becker 98', and 'Fugit Irreparabile Tempus'. 'Fugit Irreparabile Tempus' translates to "it escapes, irretrievable time" and originates from the Latin phrase and com...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Wall Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

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Tempus Fugit  (Bright vivid lush abstract expressionist painting with movement)

Tempus Fugit (Bright vivid lush abstract expressionist painting with movement)

Located in Des Moines, IA

'Tempus Fugit' by Chuck Hipsher is a bright vivid lush abstract expressionist painting with movement on Stretched Canvas 5 feet tall by 4 feet wide ready to hang with vibrant colors.

Category

2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media

Longcase Mahogany Clock by George Miles Horton, c. 1780
Longcase Mahogany Clock by George Miles Horton, c. 1780

Longcase Mahogany Clock by George Miles Horton, c. 1780

Unavailable

H 94.25 in W 21 in D 10.25 in

Longcase Mahogany Clock by George Miles Horton, c. 1780

By George Miles Horton

Located in Atlanta, GA

A George III period longcase clock, the case of mahogany with moulding and blind fretwork, and the clock face of brass with incisions and a heraldic crest, the latin inscription read...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Clocks

Materials

Brass

Rare CFA Voysey Original Arts and Crafts Nouveau Architectural Oak Clock
Rare CFA Voysey Original Arts and Crafts Nouveau Architectural Oak Clock

Rare CFA Voysey Original Arts and Crafts Nouveau Architectural Oak Clock

By Charles Voysey

Located in London, GB

The stylized pewter dial (in Voysey designed lettering and numbering) reading "Tempus Fugit" (Time Flies). A truly statement iconic piece.

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Antique Early 1900s Great Britain (UK) Arts and Crafts Mantel Clocks

Materials

Pewter

Color of Dew 02, Lita Cabellut, 2019, Ed. 20, Gliceé intervened by the artist
Color of Dew 02, Lita Cabellut, 2019, Ed. 20, Gliceé intervened by the artist

Color of Dew 02, Lita Cabellut, 2019, Ed. 20, Gliceé intervened by the artist

By Lita Cabellut

Located in Calella de Palafrugell, Girona

The gestural rictus of the strokes released extend that flowery field and the warm lust of its color to the bottoms, and opposes the fragility of the tempus fugit. The idea of transi...

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2010s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Paper, Spray Paint, Acrylic, Lithograph

Large English Tavern Clock
Large English Tavern Clock

Large English Tavern Clock

Unavailable

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

Large painted English tavern clock with unusual square dial, painted black with gold Roman numerals, and bearing the marking “Tempus Fugit 1844”, and the original painter’s signature...

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Antique 1810s English George III Wall Clocks

Materials

Wood

Large Gothic Revival Hall Clock - Germany around 1870-80
Large Gothic Revival Hall Clock - Germany around 1870-80

Large Gothic Revival Hall Clock - Germany around 1870-80

Unavailable

H 106.3 in W 45.28 in D 15.75 in

Large Gothic Revival Hall Clock - Germany around 1870-80

By Furtwängler & Söhne

Located in Vienna, AT

Between 3 and 9 o’clock there are depictions of the cardinal virtues of faith, love, and hope on gold ground along with "Tempus fugit". Beneath the face there is an allegorical depic...

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Antique 19th Century German Gothic Revival Clocks

Materials

Oak

Oak Grandmother Clock Tempus Fugit Longcase Victorian
Oak Grandmother Clock Tempus Fugit Longcase Victorian

Oak Grandmother Clock Tempus Fugit Longcase Victorian

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Gorgeous oak grandmother train clock Features the inscription 'tempus fugit' on the clock face - time flies Fully working - made in Enfield England, please see stamp on clock face O...

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Antique 1880s Victorian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Oak

Grandfather Clock Oak Longcase Chiming Tempus Fugit
Grandfather Clock Oak Longcase Chiming Tempus Fugit

Grandfather Clock Oak Longcase Chiming Tempus Fugit

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Gorgeous English oak antique grandfather clock Lovely clock face with a small panel reading 'Tempus Fugit' - Latin for time flies Features a chiming mechanism Circa 1920 on this cloc...

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Vintage 1920s Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Oak

Walnut Grandmother Clock Chiming Walnut Tempus Fugit
Walnut Grandmother Clock Chiming Walnut Tempus Fugit

Walnut Grandmother Clock Chiming Walnut Tempus Fugit

Located in Potters Bar, GB

A wonderful Grandmother clock crafted from walnut Brass arch dial face reads the inscription 'Tempus Fugit' - Latin for time flies Great chiming clock we date to circa 1930 Offered i...

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Vintage 1930s Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Walnut

Venetian Etched Glass Tall Case Grandfather Clock, Giltwood, Tempus Fugit
Venetian Etched Glass Tall Case Grandfather Clock, Giltwood, Tempus Fugit

Venetian Etched Glass Tall Case Grandfather Clock, Giltwood, Tempus Fugit

Located in Stamford, CT

This highly decorative Hollywood Regency style work of art has a Giltwood case with all over Beveled Etched Venetian Mirror on the sides as well as the front. This Tempus Fugit signe...

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Late 20th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass

Unusual Movado ball 8 day clock marked Tempus Fugit time flies
Unusual Movado ball 8 day clock marked Tempus Fugit time flies

Unusual Movado ball 8 day clock marked Tempus Fugit time flies

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A nice unusual Movado Ball clock marked on top Tempus Fugit or Time Flies. It is an 8 Day clock and is marked Movado in two places on the outside.

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Clocks

Materials

Brass

Vtg Japanese Dragon Carved Oak Tempus Fugit Pagoda Grandfather Clock Oriental
Vtg Japanese Dragon Carved Oak Tempus Fugit Pagoda Grandfather Clock Oriental

Vtg Japanese Dragon Carved Oak Tempus Fugit Pagoda Grandfather Clock Oriental

Located in Dayton, OH

An impressive oriental chinoiserie Tempus Fugit Grandfather Clock made in Okinawa Japan, circa 1970s.

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Vintage 1970s Japonisme Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Oak

Vintage Iron Garden Sundial "Tempos Fugit"
Vintage Iron Garden Sundial "Tempos Fugit"

Vintage Iron Garden Sundial "Tempos Fugit"

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H 3 in W 9.25 in D 9.25 in

Vintage Iron Garden Sundial "Tempos Fugit"

Located in Elkhart, IN

A stunning vintage iron garden sundial reading "Tempus Fugit," which translated from Latin means "Time Flies."

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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Sundials

Materials

Iron

George III Mahogany and inlaid Mantle Clock
George III Mahogany and inlaid Mantle Clock

George III Mahogany and inlaid Mantle Clock

Located in Essex, MA

Arched top with bronze ring handle and pinecone finials over an enamelled face inscribed: "TEMPUS FUGIT" or "Time Flies" flanked by brass columns, brass ball feet.

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Early 20th Century English Clocks

Materials

Brass

A George II Black and Gilt-Japanned Longcase Clock by Joseph Davis
A George II Black and Gilt-Japanned Longcase Clock by Joseph Davis

A George II Black and Gilt-Japanned Longcase Clock by Joseph Davis

By Joseph Davis

Located in Dallas, TX

Inscribed Joseph Davis London (bottom of face) and Tempus Fugit or "time flies" (top of face), raised japanning depicts a warrior on horseback and various scenes

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Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Clocks

Materials

Wood

Mahogany Grandmother Clock
Mahogany Grandmother Clock

Mahogany Grandmother Clock

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H 59.375 in W 11.5 in D 7.375 in

Mahogany Grandmother Clock

Located in New Orleans, LA

A single pendulum drives the timekeeping mechanism, and the hour is told on a floral accented, gilded face. The inscription "Tempus Fugit" is reminder of the swift passage of time.

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Early 20th Century Clocks

Fine Quality Antique Oak 8 Day Chiming Grandmother Clock
Fine Quality Antique Oak 8 Day Chiming Grandmother Clock

Fine Quality Antique Oak 8 Day Chiming Grandmother Clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Fine Quality Antique Oak 8 Day Chiming Grandmother Clock having a quality oak case with carved mouldings and fine barley twist columns, with an ornate dial and a arched brass face wi...

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Early 20th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass

mahogany grandmother tube chiming clock
mahogany grandmother tube chiming clock

mahogany grandmother tube chiming clock

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H 72 in W 12 in D 9 in

mahogany grandmother tube chiming clock

Located in Cheshire, GB

mahogany chiming short case clock, the eight-day tripple-train movement with anchor escapement and striking the hours and chiming the quarters on five tubular gongs, the arched brass...

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Early 20th Century English Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Quality Antique Oak eight Day Chiming Grandmother Clock
Quality Antique Oak eight Day Chiming Grandmother Clock

Quality Antique Oak eight Day Chiming Grandmother Clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Quality Antique Oak eight Day Chiming Grandmother Clock having a quality oak case with carved mouldings and fine barley twist columns, with an ornate dial and a arched brass face wit...

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Early 20th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Oak

Oak Grandmother Tube Chiming Clock
Oak Grandmother Tube Chiming Clock

Oak Grandmother Tube Chiming Clock

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H 71.5 in W 14 in D 9.5 in

Oak Grandmother Tube Chiming Clock

Located in Cheshire, GB

Edwardian Oak tube chiming clock, the eight-day tripple-train movement with anchor escapement and striking the hours and chiming the quarters on five chiming tubes, the arched b...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Attractive quality antique mahogany chiming grandmother clock
Attractive quality antique mahogany chiming grandmother clock

Attractive quality antique mahogany chiming grandmother clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Attractive quality antique mahogany chiming grandmother clock, having a quality antique early 20th Century mahogany cased grandmother clock with a twin swan neck pediment, the arched...

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20th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass

Fine Quality Antique Oak 8 Day Chiming Grandmother Clock
Fine Quality Antique Oak 8 Day Chiming Grandmother Clock

Fine Quality Antique Oak 8 Day Chiming Grandmother Clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Fine Quality Antique Oak 8 Day Chiming Grandmother Clock having a superb quality oak case with carved mouldings and fine barley twist columns, quality square feet with an ornate dial...

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Early 20th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass

Antique Edwardian Chippendale Style Mahogany Grandmother Clock
Antique Edwardian Chippendale Style Mahogany Grandmother Clock

Antique Edwardian Chippendale Style Mahogany Grandmother Clock

Located in London, GB

The time regulation below the convex cartouche is inscribed 'Tempus Fugit', which is latin for 'Time Flies'. Triple barrels movement strike the quarters on a nest of blued steel gon...

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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Outstanding Quality Antique Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Grandmother Clock
Outstanding Quality Antique Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Grandmother Clock

Outstanding Quality Antique Chippendale Style Carved Mahogany Grandmother Clock

Located in Suffolk, GB

The movement having a brass arched dial with tempus fugit to the arched top, silvered chapter ring with Roman hours and an Arabic outer minutes track, eight day movement striking Wes...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase C...

Materials

Other

Chinese Chippendale Clock
Chinese Chippendale Clock

Chinese Chippendale Clock

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H 95.5 in W 21.5 in D 10 in

Chinese Chippendale Clock

Located in New Orleans, LA

Not to be outdone, the 8-day movement keeps excellent time thanks to two original weights, while the hour is told on a silvered face with blued steel hands, symmetrical seconds and “...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Clocks

19th Century Oil Painting "Fugit Irreparabile Tempus"
19th Century Oil Painting "Fugit Irreparabile Tempus"

19th Century Oil Painting "Fugit Irreparabile Tempus"

Located in London, GB

It represents in symbolic terms the effects of time passing, "fugit irreparabile tempus", (while you indulge yourself in deciding) time runs away or passes by, and does not stop for ...

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Antique 1860s German Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Antique Grandfather Clock by W North, Leckonfield circa 1780
Antique Grandfather Clock by W North, Leckonfield circa 1780

Antique Grandfather Clock by W North, Leckonfield circa 1780

Located in London, GB

There are subsidiary seconds and calendar dials and the arch has a tempus fugit boss. The case and the hood have satinwood crossbanding, and the hood is flanked by fluted pillars ...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Clocks

Idaho Storm Shadows
Idaho Storm Shadows

Idaho Storm Shadows

By Trish Nickell

Located in Dallas, TX

(Greek Proverb), Valley House Gallery, Dallas, Texas 2014 Dallas Art Fair, Fashion Industry Gallery, Dallas, Texas (Valley House Gallery) 2011 Fresh & Salty (a Valley House Gallery g...

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2010s American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Foothills in Idaho
Foothills in Idaho

Foothills in Idaho

By Trish Nickell

Located in Dallas, TX

(Greek Proverb), Valley House Gallery, Dallas, Texas 2014 Dallas Art Fair, Fashion Industry Gallery, Dallas, Texas (Valley House Gallery) 2011 Fresh & Salty (a Valley House Gallery g...

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2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

Art Deco Mythology Clock
Art Deco Mythology Clock

Art Deco Mythology Clock

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H 12.75 in W 16.25 in D 4.25 in

Art Deco Mythology Clock

Located in New York, NY

In this book, Virgil writes "Sed fugit interea, fugit inreparabile tempus" or translated, "fast flies meanwhile the irreparable hour".

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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Clocks

Materials

Ash, Birch, Jacaranda, Mahogany

Antique Imhof Tempus Fugit 8 Days Watch, 1960s
Antique Imhof Tempus Fugit 8 Days Watch, 1960s

Antique Imhof Tempus Fugit 8 Days Watch, 1960s

By Arthur Imhof

Located in Benalmadena, ES

Rare and unusual Imhof Tempus Fugit mantel clock with spherical shape. It has an original and curious method to show the time.

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

Regency Mahogany and Inlaid Mantel Clock
Regency Mahogany and Inlaid Mantel Clock

Regency Mahogany and Inlaid Mantel Clock

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H 12 in W 11.5 in D 4.25 in

Regency Mahogany and Inlaid Mantel Clock

Located in Essex, MA

Domed top with carrying handle over an enameled dial inscribed Tempus Fugit [time flies] , flanked by brass columns, plinth base, ball feet

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Antique 1820s English Regency Mantel Clocks

Spring in the Rolling Hills, Northern California
Spring in the Rolling Hills, Northern California

Spring in the Rolling Hills, Northern California

By Trish Nickell

Located in Dallas, TX

(Greek Proverb), Valley House Gallery, Dallas, Texas 2014 Dallas Art Fair, Fashion Industry Gallery, Dallas, Texas (Valley House Gallery) 2011 Fresh & Salty (a Valley House Gallery g...

Category

2010s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

19th Century Longcase Clock Chiming on Bells
19th Century Longcase Clock Chiming on Bells

19th Century Longcase Clock Chiming on Bells

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H 90.56 in W 19.69 in D 10.63 in

19th Century Longcase Clock Chiming on Bells

Located in London, GB

The rest is gilded, the four corners are adorned with mask Baroque spandrels and the arch incorporates an engraved Tempus Fugit panel. The hood has a beautiful cornice which is be...

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Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Grandfather Clocks and Longc...

Materials

Mahogany

Fine English Lacquerwork Tallcase Clock, Circa 1780
Fine English Lacquerwork Tallcase Clock, Circa 1780

Fine English Lacquerwork Tallcase Clock, Circa 1780

Located in Lake Forest, IL

Fine English Lacquerwork Tallcase Clock, Circa 1780 (with replaced period clockworks) by Edmond Hungt - Williton "Tempus Fugit" in medallion

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Clocks

Materials

Silver, Brass

Small Burr Walnut Timepiece Mantel Clock
Small Burr Walnut Timepiece Mantel Clock

Small Burr Walnut Timepiece Mantel Clock

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H 6.7 in W 5.32 in D 3.94 in

Small Burr Walnut Timepiece Mantel Clock

Located in Buckinghamshire, GB

The engraved dial has a silvered chapter ring and a silvered Tempus fugit disk. It has an 8 day platform movement.Made by Smiths.

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Mid-20th Century English Mantel Clocks

Burr Walnut Striking Bracket Clock
Burr Walnut Striking Bracket Clock

Burr Walnut Striking Bracket Clock

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H 13.78 in W 7.88 in D 5.52 in

Burr Walnut Striking Bracket Clock

Located in Buckinghamshire, GB

It has a burr walnut bell top shape case, with a brass dial and a silvered chapter ring and a Tempus Fugit disc within the arch. It has an 8 day pendulum movement that strikes the ho...

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Vintage 1950s English Clocks

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Walnut

Small Chinoiserie Bracket Clock
Small Chinoiserie Bracket Clock

Small Chinoiserie Bracket Clock

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H 10.44 in W 5.71 in D 4.14 in

Small Chinoiserie Bracket Clock

Located in Buckinghamshire, GB

The brass dial has a silvered chapter ring and a Tempus Fugit disc within the arch. It has a very good quality 8 day key wound English made movement with a lever platform, attributed...

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Early 20th Century English Clocks

Oak Grandmother Clock
Oak Grandmother Clock

Oak Grandmother Clock

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H 57.88 in W 11.82 in D 7.88 in

Oak Grandmother Clock

Located in Buckinghamshire, GB

The brass dial has a silvered chapter ring and brass spandrels and a Tempus fugit disk. It has an 8 day Westminster chime movement with a long pendulum and a chime/silent feature mad...

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Mid-20th Century English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Mahogany Timepiece Mantel Clock
Mahogany Timepiece Mantel Clock

Mahogany Timepiece Mantel Clock

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H 7.88 in W 6.3 in D 4.14 in

Mahogany Timepiece Mantel Clock

Located in Buckinghamshire, GB

The silvered dial has Roman numerals and a Tempus Fugit disc (Latin for time flies)and is signed by the original retailer Knight & Sons of Northampton.

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Early 20th Century Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Miniature Walnut Bracket Clock
Miniature Walnut Bracket Clock

Miniature Walnut Bracket Clock

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H 6.89 in W 4.14 in D 2.76 in

Miniature Walnut Bracket Clock

Located in Buckinghamshire, GB

It has a burr walnut arch top case with a brass carrying handle The brass dial has a silvered chapter ring and a Tempus fugit disc within the arch (Latin for time flies).

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Early 20th Century Clocks

Materials

Walnut

Mahogany Westminster Chime Grandmother Clock
Mahogany Westminster Chime Grandmother Clock

Mahogany Westminster Chime Grandmother Clock

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H 63 in W 11.03 in D 7.88 in

Mahogany Westminster Chime Grandmother Clock

Located in Buckinghamshire, GB

The brass dial has a silvered chapter ring and a Tempus Fugit disc within the arch. It has an 8 day long pendulum movement that sounds Westminster chimes( Big Ben) every 1/4 and hour...

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Early 20th Century German Clocks

Light Oak Grandmother Clock
Light Oak Grandmother Clock

Light Oak Grandmother Clock

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H 64.97 in W 12.21 in D 8.67 in

Light Oak Grandmother Clock

Located in Buckinghamshire, GB

It has a brass dial and a silvered chapter ring and Tempus Fugit disc within the arch. The eight day Westminster chime (Big Ben) pendulum movement sounds the 1/4's on four gongs and ...

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Early 20th Century German Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Oak Westminster Chime Grandmother Clock
Oak Westminster Chime Grandmother Clock

Oak Westminster Chime Grandmother Clock

Located in Buckinghamshire, GB

The brass dial with a silvered chapter ring and a tempus fugit disc with in the arch (Latin for Time Flies).

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Early 20th Century English Clocks

Materials

Oak

Mahogany Grandmother Clock
Mahogany Grandmother Clock

Mahogany Grandmother Clock

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H 66.93 in D 8.47 in

Mahogany Grandmother Clock

Located in Buckinghamshire, GB

The brass dial has a spandrels and a silvered chapter ring and Tempus Fugit disc. It has an 8 day Westminster chime long pendulum movement that chimes the quarterss and hours on rods.

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20th Century English Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Solid Oak English Grandmother Clock
Solid Oak English Grandmother Clock

Solid Oak English Grandmother Clock

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H 68.12 in W 13.78 in D 9.85 in

Solid Oak English Grandmother Clock

Located in Buckinghamshire, GB

The brass dial has corner spandrels, a silvered chapter ring and a Tempus Fugit disc within the arch (Latin for Time Flies).

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Early 20th Century English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Solid Oak Westminster Chime Grandmother Clock
Solid Oak Westminster Chime Grandmother Clock

Solid Oak Westminster Chime Grandmother Clock

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H 69.1 in W 15.16 in D 10.24 in

Solid Oak Westminster Chime Grandmother Clock

Located in Buckinghamshire, GB

It has a brass dial with a silvered chapter ring and Tempus Fugit disc and a German made movement that has a long pendulum and Westminster chimes that sound the quarters and hours.

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Early 20th Century British Clocks

Mahogany Westminster Chime Grandmother Clock
Mahogany Westminster Chime Grandmother Clock

Mahogany Westminster Chime Grandmother Clock

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H 67.72 in W 12.6 in D 9.45 in

Mahogany Westminster Chime Grandmother Clock

Located in Buckinghamshire, GB

It has a brass dial with a silvered chapter ring and a Tempus Fugit disc within the arch (Latin for Time Flies).

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20th Century German Clocks

18th Century Fine English Chinoiserie Tall Case Clock
18th Century Fine English Chinoiserie Tall Case Clock

18th Century Fine English Chinoiserie Tall Case Clock

Located in Chamblee, GA

The brass and silvered face is surmounted by a silvered disk with an engraved bird and banner inscribed "TEMPUS FUGIT" and the bottom of the silvered face is inscribed "In: Eccles Ch...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Clocks

Antique Oak Cased Granddaughter Clock Mappin & Webb
Antique Oak Cased Granddaughter Clock Mappin & Webb

Antique Oak Cased Granddaughter Clock Mappin & Webb

Located in Wakefield, GB

The dial is brass with gilt spandrels to each corner, silver chapter ring with roman numerals, three keys holes with Tempus Fugit emblem to the top. It plays Westminster chime striki...

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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Cl...

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George III black japanned longcase clock. Late 18th C
George III black japanned longcase clock. Late 18th C

George III black japanned longcase clock. Late 18th C

Located in New York, NY

The brass dial and chapter ring, with an 8 day, five pillar movement, striking on a bell, recessed subsidiary seconds dial and date aperture, the arch with a later boss inscribed 'Te...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Clocks

English Mantel Clock, Black Lacquer
English Mantel Clock, Black Lacquer

English Mantel Clock, Black Lacquer

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H 11.5 in W 6.75 in D 4.75 in

English Mantel Clock, Black Lacquer

By Elliott Brothers

Located in New Haven, CT

The brass dial with angel spandrels and silvered chapter ring with roman numerals, surmounted by a cartouche marked Tempus Fugit and marked Elliott London, Made in England.

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Vintage 1970s English George III Mantel Clocks

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"Bilanx" swing by Rodrigo Calixto
"Bilanx" swing by Rodrigo Calixto

"Bilanx" swing by Rodrigo Calixto

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H 2.5 in W 23 in D 9.75 in

"Bilanx" swing by Rodrigo Calixto

By Rodrigo Calixto

Located in Hollywood, CA

Printed on the bottom, in Portuguese, are the words "Tempus Fugit," or "Time Flees". The name for a swing is rooted in Latin, and it is from this that this piece gets its name.

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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Patio and Garden Furniture

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Cream Chinoiserie Musical Chiming Mantel Clock, Elliott of London, circa 1970s
Cream Chinoiserie Musical Chiming Mantel Clock, Elliott of London, circa 1970s

Cream Chinoiserie Musical Chiming Mantel Clock, Elliott of London, circa 1970s

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

The case profusely decorated with garden scenes, maidens, pagodas and floral motifs, the brass dial with angel spandrels and silver chapter ring with roman numerals, surmounted by a ...

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How Much is a Tempus Fugit?

The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — a tempus fugit in our inventory may begin at $465 and can go as high as $4,790, while the average can fetch as much as $2,224.