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Antique Long Case Clock from Sweden, Country Style with Rococo Decor, Circa 1790
Antique Long Case Clock from Sweden, Country Style with Rococo Decor, Circa 1790

Antique Long Case Clock from Sweden, Country Style with Rococo Decor, Circa 1790

Located in Kramfors, SE

Unusual long case clock from the late 1700s. The model of this country clock is typical for Jämtland, a province in northern Sweden bordering to Norway.

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Late 18th Century Swedish Country Unusual Antique Clocks

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Pine

Quality antique George III mahogany and brass arched face long case clock
Quality antique George III mahogany and brass arched face long case clock

Quality antique George III mahogany and brass arched face long case clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Quality antique George III mahogany and brass arched face long case clock, having a quality antique George III long case clock with an unusual arched shaped hood with a curved pedime...

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19th Century English Unusual Antique Clocks

Materials

Brass

18th C. Swedish Mora Floor Clock with Unique Square-Shaped Head
18th C. Swedish Mora Floor Clock with Unique Square-Shaped Head

18th C. Swedish Mora Floor Clock with Unique Square-Shaped Head

Located in Atlanta, GA

This 18th century Swedish clock, which is sometimes referred to as a Mora Clock, is somewhat unusual with its square head and its original single wooden hand, typical of the earlier ...

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18th Century Swedish Unusual Antique Clocks

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Wood

Antique French Marble Mantel
Antique French Marble Mantel

Antique French Marble Mantel

$14,800Sale Price|20% Off

Antique French Marble Mantel

Located in Stamford, CT

Wonderful deep rouge color marble with an unusual clock in the center. Straight lines with corbel design atop each side leg.

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Late 19th Century French Unusual Antique Clocks

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Marble

Impressive Antique Austrian Champlevé Enamel, Silver-Gilt and Lapis Lazuli Clock
Impressive Antique Austrian Champlevé Enamel, Silver-Gilt and Lapis Lazuli Clock

Impressive Antique Austrian Champlevé Enamel, Silver-Gilt and Lapis Lazuli Clock

Located in London, GB

All four sides of the piece are inset with a clock, an unusual feature on an object of this type and a testament to its highest quality.

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Late 19th Century Austrian Unusual Antique Clocks

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Bronze, Enamel

A mid 19th century striking bracket clock by Charles, Nephew & Co Calcutta
A mid 19th century striking bracket clock by Charles, Nephew & Co Calcutta

A mid 19th century striking bracket clock by Charles, Nephew & Co Calcutta

Located in London, GB

A rare mid 19th Century Bracket Clock of unusual large proportions, the silvered dial 8-day quarter repeat movement striking on bells and gong, by Charles.

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Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Unusual Antique Clocks

Materials

Ebony, Giltwood

Unusual Antique Victorian Mahogany Watch and Clock Repairer’s Chest
Unusual Antique Victorian Mahogany Watch and Clock Repairer’s Chest

Unusual Antique Victorian Mahogany Watch and Clock Repairer’s Chest

Located in Suffolk, GB

Unusual antique Victorian mahogany watch and clock repairer’s chest having a shaped gallery with a carved gilded phoenix to the centre above eight hand painted drawers displaying the...

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19th Century English Victorian Unusual Antique Clocks

Materials

Other

Antique Swedish Unusual Narrow Longcase Clock Cabinet with Bureau and Drawers
Antique Swedish Unusual Narrow Longcase Clock Cabinet with Bureau and Drawers

Antique Swedish Unusual Narrow Longcase Clock Cabinet with Bureau and Drawers

Located in Kramfors, SE

An unusual and charming example of a combined furniture where a longcase clock is combined with a writing bureau.

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Unusual Antique Clocks

Materials

Pine

Unusual Late 18th Century Dutch Polychrome Tile Picture of a Clock
Unusual Late 18th Century Dutch Polychrome Tile Picture of a Clock

Unusual Late 18th Century Dutch Polychrome Tile Picture of a Clock

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

A rare Dutch polychrome tile picture, painted in blue, green, yellow and manganese, depicting a mantel clock with two cupids. The tiles with authentic hand-painted black numbers F1-F...

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Late 18th Century Dutch Neoclassical Unusual Antique Clocks

Materials

Faience

Unusual Pair of Gustavian Corner Clock Cabinets, Origin Mora, Sweden, Circa 1780
Unusual Pair of Gustavian Corner Clock Cabinets, Origin Mora, Sweden, Circa 1780

Unusual Pair of Gustavian Corner Clock Cabinets, Origin Mora, Sweden, Circa 1780

Located in New York, NY

Unusual pair of Gustavian corner clock cabinets, origin: Mora, Sweden, circa 1780 Each cabinet with matching working, tall case clocks decorated with four fluted diamond patterns an...

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18th Century Swedish Gustavian Unusual Antique Clocks

Materials

Wood, Paint

Ansonia Pair of Silver 5-Light Candelabra from Aesthetic Movement 19th Century
Ansonia Pair of Silver 5-Light Candelabra from Aesthetic Movement 19th Century

Ansonia Pair of Silver 5-Light Candelabra from Aesthetic Movement 19th Century

By Ansonia Clock Company

Located in New York, NY

As President, he is thought to have been largely responsible for the figurine clocks, swing clocks and other unusual and desirable novelties for which the Ansonia firm became known.

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19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Unusual Antique Clocks

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Silver, Silver Plate

AUSTRIAN HUNGARIAN 1915 Enameled Beetle Watch Ring In 18Kt Gold & Diamonds
AUSTRIAN HUNGARIAN 1915 Enameled Beetle Watch Ring In 18Kt Gold & Diamonds

AUSTRIAN HUNGARIAN 1915 Enameled Beetle Watch Ring In 18Kt Gold & Diamonds

Located in Miami, FL

This is an extremely rare and unusual clock-ring, created in the early 20th century during the Austrian-Hungarian empire period, circa 1915.

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1910s Austrian Art Nouveau Unusual Antique Clocks

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Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, 18k Gold, Enamel

TRIANGLE Art Deco 1928 Skyscraper Table Petrol Lighter-Clock In Chromed Steel
TRIANGLE Art Deco 1928 Skyscraper Table Petrol Lighter-Clock In Chromed Steel

TRIANGLE Art Deco 1928 Skyscraper Table Petrol Lighter-Clock In Chromed Steel

By Triangle Poster Company

Located in Miami, FL

The lighter is fitted with a traditional lift-arm ignition mechanism and incorporates an unusual round dial clock with blued-steel hands, combining practical functionality with the d...

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1920s American Art Deco Unusual Antique Clocks

Materials

Steel, Iron

New England Tall Case Clock, Wooden Works by Riley Whiting, ca 1819-1835
New England Tall Case Clock, Wooden Works by Riley Whiting, ca 1819-1835

New England Tall Case Clock, Wooden Works by Riley Whiting, ca 1819-1835

Located in York County, PA

This particular design, with doors on both sides of the hood, is especially unusual among painted clocks. The face features an oval landscape with a house and trees.

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Mid-19th Century American Unusual Antique Clocks

Materials

Wood

Longines. A Rare Gold Split Second Pocket Watch C1900
Longines. A Rare Gold Split Second Pocket Watch C1900

Longines. A Rare Gold Split Second Pocket Watch C1900

By Longines

Located in Mayfair, London, London

The subsidiary seconds dial at six o'clock with unusual red Arabic numerals at five second intervals.

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Early 1900s Swiss Unusual Antique Clocks

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vacheron Constantin Gold Keyless Lever Open Face Pocket Watch C1920s
Vacheron Constantin Gold Keyless Lever Open Face Pocket Watch C1920s

Vacheron Constantin Gold Keyless Lever Open Face Pocket Watch C1920s

By Vacheron Constantin

Located in Mayfair, London, London

A 18ct Yellow Gold Keyless Lever Open face Pocket Watch C1920s Dial: The fully signed Vacheron & Constantin Geneve- Suisse silver satin finished dial with gold Breguet numerals oute...

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1920s Swiss Unusual Antique Clocks

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sandoz Rare Niello Gold & Silver Five Minute Repeater Chrono Full Hunter C1890
Sandoz Rare Niello Gold & Silver Five Minute Repeater Chrono Full Hunter C1890

Sandoz Rare Niello Gold & Silver Five Minute Repeater Chrono Full Hunter C1890

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Dial: The fine white enamel dial with slim Roman numerals outer minute track with Arabic five minute intervals with subsidiary seconds dial at six o'clock. The unusual original minut...

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Late 19th Century Swiss Unusual Antique Clocks

Materials

Rose Gold, Silver, Niello

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Unusual Antique Clocks For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of unusual antique clocks for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct unusual antique clocks — often made from metal, wood and bronze — can elevate any home. Unusual antique clocks have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Victorian, Empire and Folk Art unusual antique clocks are consistently popular styles. Unusual antique clocks have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Aubert Amsterdam, Cooper, Pegler & Co. and Edward F. Caldwell & Co. are consistently popular.

How Much are Unusual Antique Clocks?

Prices for unusual antique clocks start at $331 and top out at $121,237 with the average selling for $6,463.

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.