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Thomas Tompion

Single Fusee Skeleton Timepiece By Richard Webster
By Richard Webster
Located in Amersham, GB
clockmakers that can be traced back to William Webster who was apprenticed to Thomas Tompion “The Father of
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Antique 1830s English William IV Mantel Clocks

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Brass, Steel

Single Fusee Skeleton Timepiece By Richard Webster
Single Fusee Skeleton Timepiece By Richard Webster
$5,798
H 16.54 in W 9.85 in D 5.52 in
Howard Walwyn Fine Antique Clocks Catalogue
By Howard Walwyn
Located in valatie, NY
. The opening exhibition happened to coincide with the 300 anniversary of the death of Thomas Tompion
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21st Century and Contemporary English Books

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Paper

Howard Walwyn Fine Antique Clocks Catalogue
Howard Walwyn Fine Antique Clocks Catalogue
$89
H 11.75 in W 8.25 in D 0.25 in
18th Century Antique Walnut Longcase Clock by Daniel Delander of London
By Daniel Delander
Located in Devon, GB
Thomas Tompion as a journeyman and many of his skills and his techniques were inherited from Tompion
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Antique Early 18th Century British George I Grandfather Clocks and Longc...

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Walnut

Small Mahogany Mantel Clock by Webster, London
By Richard Webster
Located in Norwich, GB
to Thomas Tompion where he completed his apprenticeship and continued to work as a journeyman. This
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Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Mantel Clocks

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Mahogany

Small Mahogany Mantel Clock by Webster, London
Small Mahogany Mantel Clock by Webster, London
$3,889
H 11 in W 8.5 in D 5.75 in

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Daniel Delander, London, an Early 18th Century Walnut Longcase Clock
By Daniel Delander
Located in London, GB
this famous apprentice of Thomas Tompion. The case is veneered with figured walnut of excellent
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Antique Early 18th Century George I Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Walnut

Windmills Green Lacquer Chinoiserie Longcase Clock
Located in Chesterfield, GB
committees alongside Thomas Tompion, preceding him as Master of the Company in 1702. His son Thomas completed
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Antique Early 18th Century English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Queen Anne Export Lacquer Clock by Daniel DeLander, London
By Daniel Delander
Located in Knutsford, GB
to Thomas Tompion and gaining Freedom of the Clockmakers’ Company in 1699. He initially worked as
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Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Clocks

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Lacquer

Old English Clocks. F H Green. No.145.
Located in Kent, GB
William III, particularly Thomas Tompion some of which have details of the movements with the dials
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Mid-20th Century British Books

Old English Clocks. F H Green. No.145.
Old English Clocks. F H Green. No.145.
H 120.48 in W 89.77 in D 7.09 in
William Webster English Tall Case Clock with Rare 30 Day Movement, circa 1740
By William Webster
Located in Milford, NH
Webster was an accomplished clockmaker, having apprenticed under Thomas Tompion, and began his own clock
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Grandfather Clocks and Longcas...

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Walnut

Limited Edition Mid-Century Orrery Clock by Devon Clocks
Located in Amersham, GB
, and one was presented to Charles Boyle, 4th Earl of Orrery – hence the name. It was designed By Thomas
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Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass, Steel

Mahogany Grandfather clock, William Webster, London, England, 1711-1770.
By William Webster
Located in Madrid, ES
trainee of John Barnet, he later worked with Thomas Tompion until becoming independent and joining the
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Antique 18th Century English Neoclassical Grandfather Clocks and Longcas...

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Metal

Small 18th Century George I Period Table Clock by Gamaliel Voyce, c.1725
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Windmills, Joseph Knibb, and Thomas Tompion. His will was proved in 1754. Literature: Dowler G
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Antique Early 18th Century English George I Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Oak, Lacquer

Thomas Tompion His Life & Work by R.W. Symonds, First Edition
By R.W. Symonds
Located in valatie, NY
Thomas Tompion His Life and Work by R.W. Symonds. New York: B.T. Batsford Ltd., 1951. First edition
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20th Century American Books

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Paper

17th Century Oak Longcase Clock
Located in Martlesham, GB
. Thomas White was a prominent clockmaker and records show was apprenticed to Thomas Tompion the master of
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Antique 1680s British Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Oak

17th Century Oak Longcase Clock
17th Century Oak Longcase Clock
H 79 in W 18 in D 11 in
George II Walnut Bracket Clock signed James Snelling, London
Located in Kent, GB
have been invented by Thomas Tompion, as is the false pendulum seen through the curved aperture cut
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Clocks

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Carrara Marble Regency Style Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A slightly aged Regency style fireplace in Carrara marble. A good quality reproduction piece, available in custom sizes and other marbles. Opening size 91.5cm x 91.5cm
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2010s European Regency Fireplaces and Mantels

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Carrara Marble

Carrara Marble Regency Style Fireplace Mantel
Carrara Marble Regency Style Fireplace Mantel
$11,042
H 44.49 in W 61.03 in D 9.06 in
Body of Art Book
Located in New York, NY
"Body of Art juxtaposes Sandro Botticelli's Venus with Vanessa Beecroft's army of naked women, the iconic head of Nefertiti, and the work of Ryan Trecartin, among many other artists,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Paper

Body of Art Book
Body of Art Book
$60 / item
H 12 in W 9.38 in D 1.5 in
Exceptional Antique Georgian Hunt Board
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A particularly notable long antique Hunt Board, likely late 18th/Early 19th Century. With stately Georgian and William and Mary influence, well crafted with a warm-toned medium bro...
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Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Sideboards

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Brass

Exceptional Antique Georgian Hunt Board
Exceptional Antique Georgian Hunt Board
$8,900
H 37.5 in W 87.75 in D 17.85 in
American Copper and Wrought Iron Plantation Cauldron on Stand, Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
American copper and wrought iron plantation cauldron with original iron folding handle supported by circular fitted three leg stand with stylized splayed feet. Late 18th Century.
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Antique 1780s American American Colonial Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Copper, Wrought Iron

Encaustic Painted Basalt Vase, Wedgwood, circa 1785
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Polished basalt, decorated with Victoria, Goddess of Victory, in her chariot; possibly after a Roman model such as the wall paintings at Herculaneum. This palette is very rare on bas...
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Antique 1780s English Neoclassical Pottery

Materials

Stoneware

Set of 12 Ginori Lavender Rimmed Soup Bowls By Gio Ponti
By Gio Ponti, Richard Ginori
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This set of 12 Ginori soup bowls have a fresh modern feel though they date from 1920. Designed by Gio Ponti, the Art Deco/ neoclassical style is both architectural yet decorative. Th...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Serving Bowls

Radicchio Hand-Painted Ceramic Serving Tray, Made in Italy
By Bertrando Di Renzo
Located in ROCCAVIVARA CB, IT
Bring the beauty of the garden to your home with our hand-painted radicchio-style plate in a pink hue. Perfect for tableware, this serving tray/platter adds a touch of natural elegan...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ceramics

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Ceramic

Radicchio Hand-Painted Ceramic Serving Tray, Made in Italy
Radicchio Hand-Painted Ceramic Serving Tray, Made in Italy
$90 / item
H 0.79 in W 8.27 in D 15.75 in
19th Century Meissen clock depicting the four seasons.
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality late 19th Century German, Meissen porcelain clock on stand, having wonderful bold traditional colours, the figures representing the four seasons. The clock striking on...
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Antique 19th Century German Mantel Clocks

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Porcelain

19th Century Meissen clock depicting the four seasons.
19th Century Meissen clock depicting the four seasons.
$11,806
H 22.84 in W 16.54 in D 7.88 in
Five Rare Christmas Ornaments Vintage, German, 1910s to 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A rare set of 5 Christmas ornaments. Each is made from thin mouth blown glass, this would be a great antique addition for your Christmas or feather tree. Included is a nice Reflector...
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Vintage 1930s German Folk Art Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wire

Antique Copeland 91 Piece Spode Dinner Service 19th Century
By Copeland Spode
Located in London, GB
Extensive service of 19th century 81 piece Copeland Spode tablewares, with patterned borders and red-lined rims, with impressed marks for Copeland Spode. Consisting of : 22 x Dinner...
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Antique 19th Century English Tableware

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Porcelain

Antique Copeland 91 Piece Spode Dinner Service 19th Century
Antique Copeland 91 Piece Spode Dinner Service 19th Century
$1,180 / set
H 19.69 in W 15.36 in D 2.76 in
Koch Bergfeld Silver 800 Cutlery Baroque Design 264-Pieces Bremen Germany 1900
By Koch & Bergfeld
Located in Vienna, AT
Silver 264-piece flatware (cutlery set) for 18 persons, Made by Koch & Bergfeld, Germany / Bremen, circa 1900 Gorgeous German cutlery set / flatware / dinnerware consisting of 264 p...
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Antique Early 1900s German Baroque Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Customizable Tacchini Julep Sofa by Jonas Wagell
By Tacchini, Jonas Wagell Design & Architecture
Located in New York, NY
Soft, enveloping shapes characterize this family of upholstered pieces. Julep is influenced by the 1950s Avant-Garde movement, drawing upon its simplicity and grandeur, refined by a ...
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2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Customizable Tacchini Julep Sofa by Jonas Wagell
Customizable Tacchini Julep Sofa by Jonas Wagell
$10,638 / item
H 29.52 in W 94.49 in D 49.61 in
Superb Pair Antique Opera Glasses c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
A truly stunning pair of French Opera glasses made from polished brass and clad with shell. This pair comes with a telescopic lorgnette handle and folds away nicely when not if use....
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Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Vintage Gorham Silver Plated Bronze Bells Women Who Changed History - Set of 6
By Gorham
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Gorham Silver Plated Bronze Bells "Women Who Changed The Course of History" - Set of 6. Set includes Queen Elizabeth I, Mary, Queen of Scots, Marie De Medicis, Catherine the ...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Bronze

Globo Console
By Jonathan Adler
Located in New York, NY
Futuristic elegance. A glossy, white lacquer cabinet cradled by a sinuous brass framework and capped with blue solid acrylic cabochons. Small footprint but big impact, our Globo cons...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Console Tables

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Brass

Globo Console
Globo Console
$2,200 / item
H 30 in W 49.5 in D 14 in
Antique English Brass Cased Compass Reg. No. For 1903
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome cased late Victorian or Edwardian compass with hinged lid, the little button on the top used to open; just like a full hunter pocket watch. The dial is lucky enough to ha...
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

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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.