Large Charred Cedar Wood "Water Tower Clock"
By Stefan Rurak
Located in Biddeford, ME
This impressive clock is made from historic decommissioned NYC water tower wood.
Aluminum
$7,500
H 24 in W 17 in D 6 in
Allegorical French Empire Gilt Bronze Clock Depicting Earth’s Source of Water
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A gilt bronze French Empire clock depicting an allegory to the earth’s water source.
Bronze
$3,078
H 16.34 in W 20.87 in D 5.91 in
Art Deco Clock with Lamp - Water Carrier Sculpture / Illuminated Nude with Vase
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
A spectacular Art Deco illuminated clock featuring a sculpture of the water carrier / Nude with Vase.
Alabaster, Marble, Spelter
$3,850
H 17.75 in W 17.75 in D 8.75 in
French Style Mystery Big wheel Water Tower Gravity Rolling Ball Industrial Clock
Located in Danville, CA
French Style Mystery Great wheel Water Tower Gravity Rolling Ball Industrial Clock For your consideration is the mystery Water Tower Industrial Ball Bearing Clock.
Brass
$3,000
H 98 in W 12 in D 12 in
Shou Sugi Ban Charred Grandfather Clock from New York City Water Tower Wood
By Stefan Rurak
Located in Biddeford, ME
A sleek modern take on the grandfather clock. This piece is made from historic decommissioned NYC water tower wood.
Aluminum, Steel
French 19th Century First Empire Ormolu Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
On the other side is a lovely winged maiden in classic attire, turning the sharpening wheel, within a basin, on top of the clock and pouring water from a pitcher. Intricate and detai...
Ormolu
French Cast Iron Fireback circa 1935
By Jacques Adnet
Located in CA, CA
French fireback circa 1935 beautifully cast depicting two athletic twin men carrying a water clock, symbolizing the duality of existence, balance and the interconnectedness of life.
Iron
$18,500
H 17.75 in W 17.75 in D 8.75 in
Rare Vintage French Style Mystery 8 Day Waterwheel Rolling Ball Industrial Clock
Located in Danville, CA
For your consideration is a mystery Water Wheel Industrial Ball Bearing Clock. It comes with an 8 day movement and keeps very good time!!
Brass, Stainless Steel
Ancient Egyptian Sandstone Relief
Located in Los Angeles, CA
He presents a Sbt (clepsydra or water clock) to a goddess, of which only her lily-topped scepter is preserved to the right.
Sandstone
19th-century Scenic Clock Face
Located in San Francisco, CA
The other pair depicts family homes—the lower two set by water. The original clock’s maker, A. & J. Kleiser, operated in late 19th-century York, in north England, from about 1866 to ...
Metal
Glass Candle Holder Blaze
Located in Timisoara, RO
ONNDA incorporates five elements, each represented in a unique form: fire as candle holders, air as a wind spinner, light as luminaires, time as an alternative clock, and water as a ...
Marble, Cement
Candle Holder Onnda Deep Blue
By Catrinel Sabaciag
Located in Timisoara, RO
ONNDA incorporates five elements, each represented in a unique form: fire as candle holders, air as a wind spinner, light as luminaires, time as an alternative clock, and water as a ...
Composition
Swedish Gilded Wall Clock
By Henrik Beurling
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Water Gilded Wall Clock from Sweden Signed Beurling, Stockholm from 1780s.
Unavailable
H 85 in W 18.5 in D 8.75 in
18th Century Aquilla Barber 8 Day Arched Automata Longcase Clock
Located in Cheltenham, GB
A beautiful 8 day arched rocking swan automata Grandfather clock. As the clock ticks, the swans neck gracefully dips into the water.
Mahogany, Oak, Pine, Paint
Unavailable
H 81 in W 22.5 in D 11.5 in
18th Century 8 Day Brass Dial Moon Phase Clock by George White of Bristol
Located in Cheltenham, GB
An 8 day arched brass dial moon phase and high water tidal dial clock. Striking the hours on a single bell, by George White of Bristol, recorded working 1771 - 1797.
Brass
Unavailable
H 14.97 in W 18.12 in D 11.03 in
Large blue centerpiece jardiniere in faience of Bordeaux Jules Vieillard 19th
Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR
He invented many particularly charming models in both faience and porcelain, including table services, lamps, bowls, clocks, candlesticks, holy water fonts, vases, bottles, salt shak...
Faience
Gübelin Turtle Mystery Water Clock
By Gubelin
Located in New Orleans, LA
One of the rarest and most sought-after of the great mystery clocks, the Gübelin turtle mystery water clock is a true wonder of horology.
Swiss Made Gübelin Lucerne Mystery Floating Turtle Water Clock, Rare
By Gubelin
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Gubelin Lucerne Swiss IE JWLS 1. A. D. J, T The clock only works when the approximately one inch deep dish is partially filled with water to allow a little magnetic turtle to floa...
Marble, Silver
Samuel Marti Gilt Bronze Cartel Wall Clock
By Samuel Marti
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
Auguste Le Roy is listed Tardy Dictionnaire Des Horlogers having obtained a patent in 1867 for a water clock. The Le Roy name is well known in French Horology with many patents, inve...
Bronze
Sold
H 9.25 in W 6.75 in D 4.25 in
Vintage Kinetico Studios Gordon Bradt 6 Man Articulating Brass Clock Sculpture 9
By Gordon Bradt
Located in Dayton, OH
This led to a One Man Clock, a Three Man Clock (the Clock Junior), a Water Clock (Bradt, 1990), and eventually to a Seven Man Pedestal Clock.
Brass
Sold
H 87 in W 23 in D 9 in
Swedish Ornately Painted Black and Gold Floor Clock with Water and Floral Decor
Located in Atlanta, GA
The water and floral theme is very present in this clock.
Wood
Exceptional and Rare Early 19th Century French Sunburst Clock
Located in Round Top, TX
A very exceptional and rare early 19th century French water gilded sunburst clock. Beautifully hand-carved giltwood sun rays surround an elegant porcelain enamel clock face.
Wood
End XIX Century Brass and Glass Hourglass Antique Time Measuring Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Ctesibius transformed the hourglass into the more complex water clock. Various mechanisms were introduced by him and others to increase the precision of the watch by regulating the p...
Glass
19th Century Bacchus and Satyr Mantel Clock
Located in Paris, FR
As lovers of wine and sensual pleasures, Satyrs often joined in Bacchus' procession. The body of the clock features water-leaf decoration and sits on a rectangular base with four tou...
Granite, Silver
Sold
H 18.89 in W 9.44 in D 7.08 in
Meissen Mantle Table Clock Allegory of Water Ernst August Leuteritz, circa 1880
By Ernst August Leuteritz
Located in Vienna, AT
Meissen stunning table clock: Sculptured Figurines = Cherubs / Cupids on top piece (Allegory of Water) The details are excellently scupltured = finest modelling !
Porcelain
Sold
H 5.32 in W 7.68 in D 15.01 in
Antique French Silver Gilt, Glass & Enamel Inkstand Clock, Paris, France c. 1880
By E. Dreyfous
Located in London, GB
The inkstand is created to mirror a baroque or French formal garden, with the gilt & enamel clock in place of water feature. The Clock has a mirror below it and is embellised with me...
Silver
French Water Gilded Sunburst Clock, circa 1890
Located in Highwood, IL
The stunning original hand-carved water gilded frame is glamorous with it's original French clock movement.
Sold
H 23.5 in W 11.75 in D 9.13 in
Mystery Water Wheel Rolling Ball Gravity Driven Bronze Regulator Clock
Located in Danville, CA
Here we are offering a fantastic mystery Ferris wheel bearing ball driven crystal regulator clock. Unlike traditional wind up or weight driven clock, this unique clock receive its wo...
Bronze
Sold
H 4.33 in W 2.55 in D 1.77 in
French Art Nouveau Enamel Table Clock with Water-Lilies Silver Mountings ca 1900
Located in Vienna, AT
Enamel painting on the front - waters with water-lilies against a sunny yellow background. Above it, sculptured water-lily plants made from silver with red enamel blossoms.
Sterling Silver
Sold
H 19.1 in W 11.26 in D 5.12 in
Empire Clock in representing a Horse and a Dog in Gilt Bronze, 19th Century
Located in NICE, FR
The clock rests on a rectangular ormolu base decorated with a lintel of stylized water leaves.
Bronze
Sold
H 11.25 in W 8.75 in D 10.25 in
Vintage 1990s FRANCIS FRANCIS X5 Italian Espresso Maker, in Canary Yellow
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A centrally-mounted battery run clock. Hot water and steam are delivered by the knob on the side.
Metal, Stainless Steel
water clock & cover
Located in Hudson, NY
wonderful one of a kind clock designed to calibrate water depth marked: W.& L.E.GURLEY, TROY, N.Y.
Brass, Iron, Tin
Belfast Water Neon Advertising Clock
By Glo-Dial
Located in Fulton, CA
1950s "Glo-Dial" Belfast sparkling water neon advertising clock with chrome bezel. Nice original condition in Fine working order.
Chrome
A Flanders Clock
Located in Bronx, NY
The scene is one of "life in the country" against a background of sailboats upon water. The sides of the clock are designed with matching panels.
Bronze
Sold
H 30.25 in W 43 in D 1.5 in
Five Framed 19th century Architects Drawings and Plans, Lunatic Asylum Interest
By Giles, Gough and Trollope Architects
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The diapering extended to the clock tower and water tower, the latter also featuring lancet windows.
Archival Paper
Art Deco French Mantle Clock
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Art Deco French mantle clock consisting of marble and aluminum. Clock measures 14" wide, 2.5" deep and 9.75" high.
Marble, Chrome
Fabergé Silver Service
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...
Silver
Fabulous 24K Astro Porcelain Dial 8 Day Fusee Chain Skeleton Clock
Located in Danville, CA
24K Astronomical Porcelain Dial 8 Day Fusee Chain Skeleton Clock with Moon Dial Here is a very nice looking 24K plated large skeleton clock, housed inside a brass frame glass case....
Brass
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
$14,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 8.25 in W 6.5 in D 1.88 in
"Art Deco Clock in Chinese Manner", Gübelin Clock w/ Red Hardstone Finial
By Gubelin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bold and elegant, this rare -- possibly unique -- Art Deco table clock in the Chinese manner by the renowned Gübelin firm in Switzerland is a close cousin to the impossibly rarified ...
Marble
$15,000
H 7 in W 4.75 in D 4.75 in
"'Egyptian Revival Candle Lamp", Art Deco Bronze/Glass Lamp, Tiffany Studios
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Although Louis Comfort Tiffany is world-renowned for his works in glass and bronze influenced by the Art Nouveau style -- including his stained glass lamps and windows, and his many ...
Bronze
Art Deco Westminster Chime Mantle Clock, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this very stylish 1930's Art Deco Westminster chime clock made in England. Multi toned walnut veneers with ebonised surround and a with geometric lightening...
Brass
$2,200
H 16 in W 11 in D 10.5 in
24K Gold Plated Miniature 8 Day English William Congreve Rolling Ball Clock
Located in Danville, CA
24K Mini English William Congreve Rolling Ball Clock with Front Door & Storage Here is a beautiful miniature Congreve rolling ball clock. It's one of the smallest you can find. ...
Brass
$2,120 / item
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 1.19 in
Art Deco 'Folies Bergeres' Large Hanging Wall Plaque, French
Located in Devon, England
This is a super rare opportunity to acquire one of these beautifully reduced versions of the facade bas-relief of the Folies-Bergeres cabaret by Maurice Picaud aka Pico (1900-1977). ...
Plaster
Antique Skeleton Clock, France, circa 1900
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique skeleton clock, France, circa 1900.
Marble, Brass
$3,650
H 19 in W 15.75 in D 15.25 in
Large Mystery 8 DAY Fusee Chain English Congreve Rolling Ball Clock
Located in Danville, CA
Mystery 8 DAY Fusee Chain English Congreve Rolling Ball Clock Here is a beautiful mystery Congreve rolling ball clock. The original clock is invented by an English - Sir W. Congrev...
Brass
$2,850
H 21 in W 12.5 in D 8 in
Large English Style Cathedral Crown Escapement Fusee Striking Skeleton Clock
Located in Danville, CA
Large English Style Cathedral Crown Escapement Fusee Striking Skeleton Clock Here is a very nice looking English style Cathedral form skeleton clock. It sits on a black base and pro...
Brass
$5,711
H 9.3 in W 21.2 in D 5.9 in
Rare Art Deco Marble & Onyx Mantle Clock w. Bronze Dog & Cat, Ball Playing Theme
By Japy Frères
Located in Lisse, NL
Very rare, perfectly running and sculptural, French Art Deco marble pendulum clock. Movement: Japy Frères (1806-1930) If you are looking for an attractive antique mantel clock to g...
Onyx, Marble, Brass, Bronze, Metal
French Art Deco Green Marble Clock
By Hour Lavigne
Located in Northampton, GB
Just Hour Lavigne Movement From our Accessories collection, we are delighted to offer this French Art Deco Green Marble Clock. The clock finished in solid green and black marble fea...
Marble, Metal, Brass
$2,600
H 24 in Dm 11 in
Massive French Style 8 Day Brass Automaton Steam Wheel Engine Industrial Clock
Located in Danville, CA
Large French Style 8 Day Brass Automaton Steam Engine Industrial Clock Here we have a wonderful example of the industrial series popular in French horology. While the clock is stri...
Granite, Metal, Brass
Mystery Briggs Rotary Conical Pendulum Glass Dome Flying Ball Clock
Located in Danville, CA
Mystery Briggs Rotary glass dome flying ball clock. We are presenting an excellent "Briggs Rotary" novelty clock. It's unlike any other later made version with a traditional glass d...
Brass
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