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Mora Clock
Mora Clock

Mora Clock

Located in Crowthorne, Surrey

Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights and a bell chime on the hour.

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Early 1800s Swedish Gustavian Working Antique Clock

Materials

Wood

Gilt Bronze Sevres Style Clock Garniture, 19th Century
Gilt Bronze Sevres Style Clock Garniture, 19th Century

Gilt Bronze Sevres Style Clock Garniture, 19th Century

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

Please take a good look at the photos to see the condition. The clock is good working order. Measures: Clock height 46 cm, width 31 cm, depth 13 cm Vases height 33.5 cm, width 1...

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Late 19th Century French Rococo Working Antique Clock

Materials

Bronze

Mora Clock
Mora Clock

Mora Clock

Located in Crowthorne, Surrey

Hand carved detail ad hand painted floral decoration. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights and a bell chime on the hour.

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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Working Antique Clock

Materials

Wood

Antique 1920s Train Station Wall Clock, Brillie, Industrial Style
Antique 1920s Train Station Wall Clock, Brillie, Industrial Style

Antique 1920s Train Station Wall Clock, Brillie, Industrial Style

By Brillie

Located in Wrocław, Poland

A lovely 100-year-old vintage piece with amazing patina, especially on the clocks face. Working perfectly with two individual battery mechanisms on each side, powered by a single bat...

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1920s French Industrial Working Antique Clock

Materials

Metal

19th Century Bronze Sculpture Of A Lady Mantel Clock
19th Century Bronze Sculpture Of A Lady Mantel Clock

19th Century Bronze Sculpture Of A Lady Mantel Clock

Located in Guaynabo, PR

In the back, the machinery is signed Etablissement, Pettit, 1932. The clock is working well.

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19th Century French Working Antique Clock

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Provincial Porcelain Clock Set with Vases, 1890
19th Century French Provincial Porcelain Clock Set with Vases, 1890

19th Century French Provincial Porcelain Clock Set with Vases, 1890

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

19th Century French Porcelain Clock Set The clock is housed in a beautiful Porcelain case decorated with blue flowers and has a pair of accompanying vases, the clock movement is work...

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1890s French Provincial Working Antique Clock

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Mantel Clock with Herdsman Family, Goats and Cattle
Antique Mantel Clock with Herdsman Family, Goats and Cattle

Antique Mantel Clock with Herdsman Family, Goats and Cattle

Located in Berghuelen, DE

The clockwork is replaced by battery driven one - working order. Soberly considered mantel clocks are small pendulum clocks with feet.

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Late 19th Century German Black Forest Working Antique Clock

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century French Bronze Mantel Clock with Lion Handles
Late 19th Century French Bronze Mantel Clock with Lion Handles

Late 19th Century French Bronze Mantel Clock with Lion Handles

Located in Stamford, CT

Even with the clock not working its still a very nice piece and worth restoring.

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Late 19th Century French Working Antique Clock

Materials

Brass

Large Neoclassical Carved Giltwood Mantel Clock Allegory of Time
Large Neoclassical Carved Giltwood Mantel Clock Allegory of Time

Large Neoclassical Carved Giltwood Mantel Clock Allegory of Time

Located in Nashville, TN

Sturdy but does need a visit to a clock clinic. Even when clocks are in working order shipping usually disturbs the mechanics and time is off .

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Late 18th Century Swedish Neoclassical Working Antique Clock

Materials

Giltwood

Biedermeier Wall Clock, Rosewood Veneer, Antique, Europe, 19th Century
Biedermeier Wall Clock, Rosewood Veneer, Antique, Europe, 19th Century

Biedermeier Wall Clock, Rosewood Veneer, Antique, Europe, 19th Century

Located in Opole, PL

At its heart is a spring-driven mechanical movement, professionally inspected and in full working order. The clock chimes on the half-hour and the hour, offering a traditional and pl...

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19th Century European Biedermeier Working Antique Clock

Materials

Wood, Rosewood

Unique French-Style Mantel Clock With Candelabras, Early 20th Century
Unique French-Style Mantel Clock With Candelabras, Early 20th Century

Unique French-Style Mantel Clock With Candelabras, Early 20th Century

Located in Opole, PL

The clock is in working order, recently serviced by a watchmaker, and chimes full hours and half-hours.

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Early 20th Century French Baroque Revival Working Antique Clock

Materials

Brass

Empire Sevres Style Porcelain Bronze Mounted Mantel Picard Clock
Empire Sevres Style Porcelain Bronze Mounted Mantel Picard Clock

Empire Sevres Style Porcelain Bronze Mounted Mantel Picard Clock

By Henri Picard

Located in Guaynabo, PR

There is a key to wind the clock. The clock is working well.

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Late 19th Century French Empire Working Antique Clock

Materials

Bronze

English Regency Chinoiserie Wall Clock, Red Lacquer, Circa 1890, UK
English Regency Chinoiserie Wall Clock, Red Lacquer, Circa 1890, UK

English Regency Chinoiserie Wall Clock, Red Lacquer, Circa 1890, UK

Located in Queens, NY

English Regency-style (19/20th Century) red lacquer Chinoiserie parliamentary wall clock. (Not working)

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19th Century British Regency Working Antique Clock

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Swiss Carved Walnut Clock with Cherubs and Animal Motifs
19th Century Swiss Carved Walnut Clock with Cherubs and Animal Motifs

19th Century Swiss Carved Walnut Clock with Cherubs and Animal Motifs

Located in Dallas, TX

The movement has been professionally cleaned and checked, and remains in very good working order. This antique clock is in excellent condition commensurate with age and use, and ador...

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Mid-19th Century Swiss Black Forest Working Antique Clock

Materials

Enamel

Antique 19th Century Vincenti & Cie French Boulle Style Mantle Clock
Antique 19th Century Vincenti & Cie French Boulle Style Mantle Clock

Antique 19th Century Vincenti & Cie French Boulle Style Mantle Clock

Located in Victoria, BC

A lovely antique 19th Century French Boulle Style Mantle Clock. Recently serviced and working well, this clock features a faux tortoise shell veneer and bronze gilded accents around ...

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1860s French Working Antique Clock

Materials

Bronze

Antique Mora Clock
Antique Mora Clock

Antique Mora Clock

Located in Crowthorne, Surrey

Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights and a bell chime on the hour.

Category

Early 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Working Antique Clock

Materials

Wood

French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Empire Ormolu Clock Garniture, Raingo Frers
French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Empire Ormolu Clock Garniture, Raingo Frers

French 19th Century Louis XIV Style Empire Ormolu Clock Garniture, Raingo Frers

By Raingo Frères

Located in Los Angeles, CA

For illustrations of the 18th century models, see Alexander Pradère, French Furniture Makers, London: Sotheby's Publications, 1989, pp. 72, 82, 83, figs. 17, 35, 36. Clock height: 2...

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19th Century French Louis XIV Working Antique Clock

Materials

Bronze

Antique Mantel Clock with Eagle and Chamois Family, ca. 1900
Antique Mantel Clock with Eagle and Chamois Family, ca. 1900

Antique Mantel Clock with Eagle and Chamois Family, ca. 1900

Located in Berghuelen, DE

The clockwork is cleaned and overworked by a clockmaker - working order. Soberly considered mantel clocks are small pendulum clocks with feet.

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Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Working Antique Clock

Materials

Wood

Dutch Modernist Design Hand Crafted Brass & Beveled Glass Table / Mantle Clock
Dutch Modernist Design Hand Crafted Brass & Beveled Glass Table / Mantle Clock

Dutch Modernist Design Hand Crafted Brass & Beveled Glass Table / Mantle Clock

Located in Lisse, NL

This work of beauty was made around 1900-1910 and it comes with the original and perfect working, eight days clock mechanism. This mechanism runs smoothly with a very low-noise tic-t...

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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Working Antique Clock

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century Figural Bronze and Marble Mantel Clock Industrial Revolution
Late 19th Century Figural Bronze and Marble Mantel Clock Industrial Revolution

Late 19th Century Figural Bronze and Marble Mantel Clock Industrial Revolution

Located in Stamford, CT

The base is marble or polished slate with the door missing with a clock. Not sure if the clock is working, its sold as is.

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Late 19th Century French Working Antique Clock

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Art Deco Clock Set by Comptoir General, M Schnerb, Paris
French Art Deco Clock Set by Comptoir General, M Schnerb, Paris

French Art Deco Clock Set by Comptoir General, M Schnerb, Paris

By Comptoir General

Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR

The clock is in working order with an eight day movement that chimes on the hour.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Working Antique Clock

Materials

Marble, Brass, Enamel, Steel

Bracket clock with moon dial and mahogany wood case. Amsterdam, 18th c.
Bracket clock with moon dial and mahogany wood case. Amsterdam, 18th c.

Bracket clock with moon dial and mahogany wood case. Amsterdam, 18th c.

Located in Madrid, ES

Chimes of half past the hour, alarm and music. Machinery in proper working order. The clock case has a rectangular base and is decorated at the corners with gilt bronze appliqués fe...

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18th Century Other Working Antique Clock

Materials

Metal, Other

19th Century Continental Neoclassical Style Brass and Marble Clock Garniture Set
19th Century Continental Neoclassical Style Brass and Marble Clock Garniture Set

19th Century Continental Neoclassical Style Brass and Marble Clock Garniture Set

Located in Germantown, MD

A monumental 19th Century Continental Neoclassical Style Brass and Marble Clock Garniture Set with working mantle clock and two marble and brass urns.

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19th Century Working Antique Clock

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

Antique Mora Clock
Antique Mora Clock

Antique Mora Clock

Located in Crowthorne, Surrey

Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights and a bell chime on the hour.

Category

Early 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Working Antique Clock

Materials

Wood

Monumental Terracotta Figural Mantel Clock Attr to Louis Royer, Sign L.Royer f.
Monumental Terracotta Figural Mantel Clock Attr to Louis Royer, Sign L.Royer f.

Monumental Terracotta Figural Mantel Clock Attr to Louis Royer, Sign L.Royer f.

Located in Lisse, NL

The surface retains a rich, attractive patina throughout. The clock is in working condition and running well at the time of cataloguing.

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Mid-19th Century Dutch Neoclassical Working Antique Clock

Materials

Brass, Bronze

"Shop of the Crafter" Table Clock -  Stickley era W7530 SPECIAL SPECIAL SALE
"Shop of the Crafter" Table Clock -  Stickley era W7530 SPECIAL SPECIAL SALE

"Shop of the Crafter" Table Clock - Stickley era W7530 SPECIAL SPECIAL SALE

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

SPECIAL SALE This is a "Shop of the Crafter" Antique Arts & Crafts Mantle Clock in good working order. Made in the early 1900s, the clock is in excellent condition.

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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Working Antique Clock

Materials

Oak

French Louis Xv1 Style Striking Figural Ormolu-Mounted White Marble Clock
French Louis Xv1 Style Striking Figural Ormolu-Mounted White Marble Clock

French Louis Xv1 Style Striking Figural Ormolu-Mounted White Marble Clock

Located in London, GB

We provide a full guarantee for one year; in the unlikely event your clock stops working we will take it back and repair it at no additional cost.

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Working Antique Clock

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Rare Arts & Crafts Amsterdam School Geometrical Design Oak Mantel Pendulum Clock
Rare Arts & Crafts Amsterdam School Geometrical Design Oak Mantel Pendulum Clock

Rare Arts & Crafts Amsterdam School Geometrical Design Oak Mantel Pendulum Clock

Located in Lisse, NL

So if you are looking for a rare, beautiful and great condition mantel clock in perfect working order then this antique Arts & Crafts specimen could be perfect for you.

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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Working Antique Clock

Materials

Metal, Brass, Iron

Mora Clock 19th Century
Mora Clock 19th Century

Mora Clock 19th Century

Located in Crowthorne, Surrey

Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights and a bell chime on the hour.

Category

Early 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Working Antique Clock

Materials

Wood

Mora Clock 19th Century
Mora Clock 19th Century

Mora Clock 19th Century

Located in Crowthorne, Surrey

Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights and a bell chime on the hour.

Category

Early 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Working Antique Clock

Materials

Wood

Mora Clock 19th Century
Mora Clock 19th Century

Mora Clock 19th Century

Located in Crowthorne, Surrey

Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights and a bell chime on the hour.

Category

Early 1800s Swedish Gustavian Working Antique Clock

Materials

Wood

Mora Clock 19th Century
Mora Clock 19th Century

Mora Clock 19th Century

Located in Crowthorne, Surrey

Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights and a bell chime on the hour.

Category

Early 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Working Antique Clock

Materials

Wood

French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze & Patinated Mantel Clock with Cupid, 38 cm /
French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze & Patinated Mantel Clock with Cupid, 38 cm /

French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze & Patinated Mantel Clock with Cupid, 38 cm /

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

The movement has been checked and is in working condition. !!!Please note: the clock is currently without its pendulum.

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19th Century French Louis XVI Working Antique Clock

Materials

Bronze

Fine Early 19th C. Bronze Mantel Clock “Saint Mark with Lion”, Detouche, Paris
Fine Early 19th C. Bronze Mantel Clock “Saint Mark with Lion”, Detouche, Paris

Fine Early 19th C. Bronze Mantel Clock “Saint Mark with Lion”, Detouche, Paris

By C. Detouche

Located in Lisse, NL

The original and perfect working, eight days clock mechanism runs smoothly with a very low-noise tic-toc and it strikes a fine bel sound on the whole and once on the half hours.

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Early 19th Century French Empire Working Antique Clock

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

Table clock, “L'Etude” and “La Philosophie”. Gilt bronze, Rouge Griotte, etc. Me
Table clock, “L'Etude” and “La Philosophie”. Gilt bronze, Rouge Griotte, etc. Me

Table clock, “L'Etude” and “La Philosophie”. Gilt bronze, Rouge Griotte, etc. Me

Located in Madrid, ES

Mesnil movement, Paris, France, circa 1815. In perfect working order. Table clock with a Rouge Griotte marble base, embellished with several gilt bronze reliefs on the front (in th...

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19th Century European Other Working Antique Clock

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Other

American Mahogany Pillar and Scroll Mantel Clock, Eli Terry, Circa 1825
American Mahogany Pillar and Scroll Mantel Clock, Eli Terry, Circa 1825

American Mahogany Pillar and Scroll Mantel Clock, Eli Terry, Circa 1825

By Eli Terry & Sons

Located in Charleston, SC

Eli Terry, Plymouth, Connecticut. Early 19th century. Clock is in working condition with the original signed paper label, weights and brass pendulum.

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1820s American Federal Working Antique Clock

Materials

Brass

Bronze Sconce Wall or Cartel Clock. Lerolle Freres, Paris, Rare, Unusual
Bronze Sconce Wall or Cartel Clock. Lerolle Freres, Paris, Rare, Unusual

Bronze Sconce Wall or Cartel Clock. Lerolle Freres, Paris, Rare, Unusual

By Lerolle Freres

Located in Stamford, CT

A fine example of the period in a solid bronze case. This clock is chiming however we are not sure if it is in working order therefore, clocks are sold as is.

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Early 1900s French Louis XV Working Antique Clock

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Rare Art Deco Mantel Clock with Polar Bear & Penguin Sculptures By Fournier
Rare Art Deco Mantel Clock with Polar Bear & Penguin Sculptures By Fournier

Rare Art Deco Mantel Clock with Polar Bear & Penguin Sculptures By Fournier

Located in Lisse, NL

All these elements combined literally lift this wonderful antique clock way above the average. This clock also comes with the antique key for winding its perfect working, eight-day c...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Working Antique Clock

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Metal, Brass

Antique 1920s Public Iron Wall Clock With Hand-Painted Dial, Industrial Style
Antique 1920s Public Iron Wall Clock With Hand-Painted Dial, Industrial Style

Antique 1920s Public Iron Wall Clock With Hand-Painted Dial, Industrial Style

Located in Vienna, AT

A lovely 100-year-old vintage piece with amazing patina, especially on the clocks face. Working perfectly, powered by a modern (and silent) quartz movement.

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1920s Art Nouveau Working Antique Clock

Materials

Metal, Iron

Art Deco Gilt Bronze & Marble Mantel Clock w. Sphinx & Pharaohs Egyptian Revival
Art Deco Gilt Bronze & Marble Mantel Clock w. Sphinx & Pharaohs Egyptian Revival

Art Deco Gilt Bronze & Marble Mantel Clock w. Sphinx & Pharaohs Egyptian Revival

Located in Lisse, NL

This work of beauty comes with a truly perfect working, eight day, mint brass clock mechanism that runs as smoothly as can be and it strikes an elegant bell sound on the halves and w...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Working Antique Clock

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Gold Leaf, Metal

French Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Alphonse Alph Giroux, Signed, circa 1860
French Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Alphonse Alph Giroux, Signed, circa 1860

French Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Alphonse Alph Giroux, Signed, circa 1860

By Alphonse Giroux et Cie

Located in Austin, TX

Clock is in working condition. The blue clock face bears the name of Alphonse Giroux, important Parisian artisan.

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Mid-19th Century French Working Antique Clock

Materials

Bronze

Rare 1870s E. Howard Marble Train Station Bank Municipal Clock Vintage Antique
Rare 1870s E. Howard Marble Train Station Bank Municipal Clock Vintage Antique

Rare 1870s E. Howard Marble Train Station Bank Municipal Clock Vintage Antique

By E. Howard & Co.

Located in Hyattsville, MD

This is a very rare clock with the original movement still inside. However, this clock is NOT WORKING, and its completeness is unknown, being sold as-is, as a wall prop.

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1870s North American Victorian Working Antique Clock

Materials

Carrara Marble

Large Cast Iron Gents of Leicester Railway Station Platform Factory Wall Clock
Large Cast Iron Gents of Leicester Railway Station Platform Factory Wall Clock

Large Cast Iron Gents of Leicester Railway Station Platform Factory Wall Clock

By Gents of Leicester

Located in Sale, GB

- Almost certainly from an industrial hard working past, this clock has a solid cast iron construction and is extremely heavy, three lugs protrude out from the casing which raise i...

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Early 20th Century British Working Antique Clock

Materials

Iron

Antique Hand-Painted Porcelain “La Nord” Mantel Clock by Royal Bonn for Ansonia
Antique Hand-Painted Porcelain “La Nord” Mantel Clock by Royal Bonn for Ansonia

Antique Hand-Painted Porcelain “La Nord” Mantel Clock by Royal Bonn for Ansonia

By Royal Bonn

Located in Tarry Town, NY

The porcelain case is in very good antique condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs, typical wear consistent of age and use. The clock is in working condition. An exceptional deco...

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Late 19th Century German Rococo Working Antique Clock

Materials

Brass

Late 18th Century Louis XVI Period Bronze Ormolu Mantel Clock with Candelabras
Late 18th Century Louis XVI Period Bronze Ormolu Mantel Clock with Candelabras

Late 18th Century Louis XVI Period Bronze Ormolu Mantel Clock with Candelabras

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

White enamel dial with Arabic minutes, signed by Le Faucheur. The clock is in good working order. Dimension clock: 42 (H) x 21 x 13 cm Dimension candelabra: 35 (H) x 21 x 10 cm.

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1770s French Louis XVI Working Antique Clock

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze, Ormolu, Enamel

Antique 19th Century French AD Mougin Gilt Bronze Mantel Garniture Clock & Urns
Antique 19th Century French AD Mougin Gilt Bronze Mantel Garniture Clock & Urns

Antique 19th Century French AD Mougin Gilt Bronze Mantel Garniture Clock & Urns

By A.D. Mougin

Located in Dayton, OH

A D Mougin was a well-known French clock maker working in the mid to late nineteenth century.

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Late 19th Century French Provincial Working Antique Clock

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Rare Antique Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze Wall Cartel Clock with Griffin Sculpture
Rare Antique Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze Wall Cartel Clock with Griffin Sculpture

Rare Antique Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze Wall Cartel Clock with Griffin Sculpture

Located in Lisse, NL

And it does not stop there, because inside of this stylish antique is a perfect working, brass, eight day clock mechanism. And so, many specialists in the late 1800s together have cr...

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Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Working Antique Clock

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Table clock with Muse and writers. Bronze, Paris movement. France, 19th century.
Table clock with Muse and writers. Bronze, Paris movement. France, 19th century.

Table clock with Muse and writers. Bronze, Paris movement. France, 19th century.

Located in Madrid, ES

France, 19th century. Perfectly working mechanism. Table clock in blued and gilt bronze with Paris machinery, and white dial with gilt bronze centre (Roman numerals for the hours...

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19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Working Antique Clock

Materials

Bronze, Other

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