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Tempus Fugit

Vintage Iron Garden Sundial "Tempus Fugit"
Vintage Iron Garden Sundial "Tempus Fugit"

Vintage Iron Garden Sundial "Tempus Fugit"

$595

H 4.25 in W 10.25 in D 10.25 in

Vintage Iron Garden Sundial "Tempus Fugit"

Located in Elkhart, IN

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

Category

Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Sundials

Materials

Iron

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 stunning vintage iron garden sundial reading "Tempus Fugit," which translated from Latin means

Category

Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Sundials

Materials

Iron

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

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

$2,672Sale 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

Category

Vintage 1980s German Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Hardwood

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

Category

Late 20th Century American Country 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

Movement Tempus Fugit Grandfather Clock This black lacquer grandfather clock is adorned with mother of

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

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

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

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.

Located in Southampton, NJ

Low Tile catalog as #677 as part of the Tempus Fugit Set. Custom quarter-sawn white oak frame by C

Category

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

case, a brass arch dial with Roman numerals, Tempus Fugit inscribed to the top, having a 8 day chiming

Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass

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

6.5 brass and silvered dial with the origional hands signed Tempus Fugit above a trunk door, having a

Category

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

St, London’. Silvered, raised boss to the arch signed ‘Tempus Fugit’. Eight day brass plated

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

engraved silvered boss to the arch signed ‘Tempus Fugit’. Eight day quarter Westminster chiming movement

Category

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

Ever" and to the sides are elaborate roundels with "Tempest Fugit" (n.b. not Tempus Fugit). The box

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

title is a play on Tempus fugit is a Latin phrase, usually translated into English as "time flies". The

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

letters 'Tempus Fugit', enclosing a simple clock movement with striker and pendulum. c.1902. Voysey first

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

slabs of meat. A not so subtle reminder that tempus fugit… Hiding in plain sight, depictions of bones

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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

with floral patterns, to the top of the dial a small circular plate baring the Latin phrase 'Tempus

Category

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

boss to the arch engraved ‘Tempus Fugit’. Eight day weight driven movement with anchor escapement

Category

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

and Arabic numeral. The arch enclosing a subsidiary seconds dial with the Latin motto “Tempus Fugit

Category

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

$8,708

H 60 in W 14.5 in D 10 in

Rule Britannia Grandmother Clock c.1930

Located in Norwich, GB

numerals, original hands and a silvered engraved boss to the arch signed ‘Tempus Fugit’. Eight day

Category

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

, a decorative engraved gilt center, and the classic "Tempus Fugit" (Time Flies) emblem set within

Category

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

movement having a brass arched dial with tempus fugit to the arched top, silvered chapter ring with Roman

Category

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

frame has inscriptions: 'F. Barbedienne', 'E. Becker 98', and 'Fugit Irreparabile Tempus'. 'Fugit

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Wall Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

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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

clock face of brass with incisions and a heraldic crest, the latin inscription reading "Tempus Fugit

Category

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

) reading "Tempus Fugit" (Time Flies). A truly statement iconic piece. Correct dimensions to be

Category

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

Materials

Pewter

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

unusual square dial, painted black with gold Roman numerals, and bearing the marking “Tempus Fugit 1844

Category

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

depictions of the cardinal virtues of faith, love, and hope on gold ground along with "Tempus fugit". Beneath

Category

Antique 19th Century German Gothic Revival 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

Category

Vintage 1920s Grandfather Clocks and Longcase 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

Category

Antique 1880s Victorian 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

'Tempus Fugit' - Latin for time flies Great chiming clock we date to circa 1930 Offered in great condition

Category

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 Manhasset, NY

sides as well as the front. This Tempus Fugit signed German clock has three polished brass weights and a

Category

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

Category

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

Category

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

Category

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

Category

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

Tempus Fugit or "time flies" (top of face), raised japanning depicts a warrior on horseback and various

Category

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

on a floral accented, gilded face. The inscription "Tempus Fugit" is reminder of the swift passage of

Category

Early 20th Century Clocks

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

-metal Roman numerals and decorated foliate face, the dial inscribed with Tempus Fugit. The mahogany case

Category

Early 20th Century English Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

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

and inscribed 'Tempus Fugit' with the original hands. Chiming movement striking the hour and half hour

Category

Early 20th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass

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

and inscribed 'Tempus Fugit' with the original hands. Chiming movement striking the hour and half hour

Category

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

with gilt-metal Roman numerals and decorated foliate face, the dial inscribed with Tempus Fugit and

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase 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

brass face with ornate spandrels and inscribed 'Tempus Fugit' with the original hands. Chiming movement

Category

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

inscribed 'Tempus Fugit', which is latin for 'Time Flies'. Triple barrels movement strike the quarters on a

Category

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

having a brass arched dial with tempus fugit to the arched top, silvered chapter ring with Roman hours

Category

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

a silvered face with blued steel hands, symmetrical seconds and “Tempus Fugit” dials and a date

Category

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

century. It represents in symbolic terms the effects of time passing, "fugit irreparabile tempus", (while

Category

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

the arch has a tempus fugit boss. The case and the hood have satinwood crossbanding, and the hood

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Clocks

Idaho Storm Shadows
Idaho Storm Shadows

Idaho Storm Shadows

By Trish Nickell

Located in Dallas, TX

Tempus Fugit, Edith Baker Gallery, Dallas, Texas. 1992 Next Best Show, Gray Matters, Dallas, Texas. 1992

Category

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

Tempus Fugit, Edith Baker Gallery, Dallas, Texas. 1992 Next Best Show, Gray Matters, Dallas, Texas. 1992

Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

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

Category

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

Category

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

Tempus Fugit, Edith Baker Gallery, Dallas, Texas. 1992 Next Best Show, Gray Matters, Dallas, Texas. 1992

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

an engraved Tempus Fugit panel. The hood has a beautiful cornice which is beautifully crossbanded

Category

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

Hungt - Williton "Tempus Fugit" in medallion

Category

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

engraved dial has a silvered chapter ring and a silvered Tempus fugit disk. It has an 8 day platform

Category

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

brass dial and a silvered chapter ring and a Tempus Fugit disc within the arch. It has an 8 day pendulum

Category

Vintage 1950s English Clocks

Materials

Walnut

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

stepped base. The brass dial has a silvered chapter ring and brass spandrels and a Tempus fugit disk. It

Category

Mid-20th Century English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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

and a Tempus Fugit disc within the arch. It has a very good quality 8 day key wound English made

Category

Early 20th Century English 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

Tempus Fugit disc (Latin for time flies)and is signed by the original retailer Knight & Sons of

Category

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

ring and a Tempus fugit disc within the arch (Latin for time flies). It has a French carriage 8 day

Category

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

and a Tempus Fugit disc within the arch. It has an 8 day long pendulum movement that sounds

Category

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

and a silvered chapter ring and Tempus Fugit disc within the arch. The eight day Westminster chime

Category

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

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

Category

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

canted corners and a long door. The brass dial has a spandrels and a silvered chapter ring and Tempus

Category

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

Tempus Fugit disc within the arch (Latin for Time Flies). The 8 day Westminster Chime (Big Ben) movement

Category

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

geometric design which is repeated in the base. It has a brass dial with a silvered chapter ring and Tempus

Category

Early 20th Century British 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

with an engraved bird and banner inscribed "TEMPUS FUGIT" and the bottom of the silvered face is

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English 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

chapter ring and a Tempus Fugit disc within the arch (Latin for Time Flies). The three train movement made

Category

20th Century German 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

holes with Tempus Fugit emblem to the top. It plays Westminster chime striking on rods each quarter

Category

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

Materials

Oak

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

date aperture, the arch with a later boss inscribed 'Tempus Fugit'. The arch shaped long case door

Category

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

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Surely you’ll find the exact tempus fugit you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. If you’re looking for a tempus fugit from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. When looking for the right tempus fugit for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of orange and black. A tempus fugit from Urizen Freaza, Anick Langelier, Michael Kenna and Phil Marco — each of whom created distinctive versions of this kind of work — is worth considering. These artworks were handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in archival paper, c print and paper.

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.