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WM House Wetterby Antique Clock 1780
WM House Wetterby Antique Clock 1780

WM House Wetterby Antique Clock 1780

Located in Apeldoorn, NL

An antique Wetterby clock, still in working condition, is a remarkable example of enduring craftsmanship and timeless elegance.

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1780s Working Antique Clock

Materials

Wood

19th Century Swedish Column Clock
19th Century Swedish Column Clock

19th Century Swedish Column Clock

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

This clock is not in working order. PLEASE NOTE: The clocks we sell are decorative and are not guaranteed to be in working order.

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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Working Antique Clock

Materials

Pine, Paint

19th Century Musical Picture Clock
19th Century Musical Picture Clock

19th Century Musical Picture Clock

$10,800Sale Price|20% Off

19th Century Musical Picture Clock

Located in Tarzana, CA

A large well-detailed musical picture clock. The oil painting on canvas depicts a village scene in Europe with manor home, mountains at sunset in the background, tranquil lake settin...

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1850s European Working Antique Clock

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood

Rococo Style Mora Clock 1700's
Rococo Style Mora Clock 1700's

Rococo Style Mora Clock 1700's

$2,800Sale Price|20% Off

Rococo Style Mora Clock 1700's

Located in Crowthorne, Surrey

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

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Early 18th Century European Gustavian Working Antique Clock

Materials

Wood

Empire Mahogany Clock with Gilded Ormolu
Empire Mahogany Clock with Gilded Ormolu

Empire Mahogany Clock with Gilded Ormolu

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Empire mahogany clock with gilded ormolu clock is in working condition.

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Late 19th Century French Working Antique Clock

Materials

Mahogany

19th c. French Morbier Clock or Comtoise Mouvement
19th c. French Morbier Clock or Comtoise Mouvement

19th c. French Morbier Clock or Comtoise Mouvement

Located in Winter Park, FL

A late 19th century Morbier works for a tall case clock from Boivin at Chateauroux. Movement has been professionally cleaned and is in working condition. 7 day clock.

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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Working Antique Clock

Materials

Brass

19th c. French Morbier Clock or Comtoise Mouvement
19th c. French Morbier Clock or Comtoise Mouvement

19th c. French Morbier Clock or Comtoise Mouvement

Located in Winter Park, FL

A late 19th century Morbier works for a tall case clock from Rouffet Jeune at Bayonne St Esprit. Movement is in working condition. 7 day clock.

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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Working Antique Clock

Materials

Brass

19th c. French Morbier Clock or Comtoise Mouvement
19th c. French Morbier Clock or Comtoise Mouvement

19th c. French Morbier Clock or Comtoise Mouvement

Located in Winter Park, FL

Movement has been professionally cleaned and is in working condition. 7 day clock. Chimes on the hour and two minutes after and once on the half.

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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Working Antique Clock

Materials

Brass

19th c. French Morbier Clock or Comtoise Mouvement
19th c. French Morbier Clock or Comtoise Mouvement

19th c. French Morbier Clock or Comtoise Mouvement

Located in Winter Park, FL

Movement has been professionally cleaned and oiled and it is in working condition. 7 day clock. Chimes on the hour and two minutes after and once on the half.

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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Working Antique Clock

Materials

Brass

Antique Monumental Silver Goliath Clock Circa 1910-1915
Antique Monumental Silver Goliath Clock Circa 1910-1915

Antique Monumental Silver Goliath Clock Circa 1910-1915

Located in London, GB

Both the clock and case are in good condition and the 8 day clock is full working condition.

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1910s Italian Working Antique Clock

Materials

Silver

18th century oak longcase clock by James Draycot Wells
18th century oak longcase clock by James Draycot Wells

18th century oak longcase clock by James Draycot Wells

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Original pendulum and weights. This clock has been professionally serviced and is in perfect working order.

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Late 18th Century English Georgian Working Antique Clock

Materials

Metal, Brass

Early 19th Century Danish Empire Console Clock in Mahogany
Early 19th Century Danish Empire Console Clock in Mahogany

Early 19th Century Danish Empire Console Clock in Mahogany

Located in Kastrup, DK

A characterful and decorative piece representing the refined Danish interpretation of the Empire style in the early 19th century. The clock is in working condition. Denmark, 1820-1830

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Early 19th Century Danish Empire Working Antique Clock

Materials

Metal, Brass

Exceptional William & Mary Marquetry Longcase Clock by Joseph Windmills London
Exceptional William & Mary Marquetry Longcase Clock by Joseph Windmills London

Exceptional William & Mary Marquetry Longcase Clock by Joseph Windmills London

Located in Madrid, ES

The clock is in working order, representing a rare opportunity to acquire a remarkably complete and authentic example by one of England's greatest makers.

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1690s Working Antique Clock

Materials

Fruitwood

Outstanding Quality Antique Regency Bronze and Marble Clock Set
Outstanding Quality Antique Regency Bronze and Marble Clock Set

Outstanding Quality Antique Regency Bronze and Marble Clock Set

Located in Suffolk, GB

Outstanding quality antique regency bronze and marble clock set having an outstanding quality marble clock with an 8 day french movement striking on the hour and half hour on a bell...

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19th Century English Regency Working Antique Clock

Materials

Marble, Bronze

George III Mahogany Longcase Clock by Stephen Hurst, Liverpool
George III Mahogany Longcase Clock by Stephen Hurst, Liverpool

George III Mahogany Longcase Clock by Stephen Hurst, Liverpool

Located in Norwich, GB

It also lists three other men named Hurst working as clock and watch makers in and around Liverpool from 1778-1856, presumably all of the same family.

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1810s English George III Working Antique Clock

Materials

Mahogany

Outstanding Quality Antique Regency Bronze and Marble Clock Set
Outstanding Quality Antique Regency Bronze and Marble Clock Set

Outstanding Quality Antique Regency Bronze and Marble Clock Set

Located in Suffolk, GB

Outstanding quality antique regency bronze and marble clock set having an outstanding quality marble clock with an 8 day French movement striking on the hour and half hour on a bell,...

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1830s French Regency Working Antique Clock

Materials

Marble, Bronze

A fine 19th century English red painted Chinoiserie  Grandfather clock
A fine 19th century English red painted Chinoiserie  Grandfather clock

A fine 19th century English red painted Chinoiserie Grandfather clock

Located in Dallas, TX

A fine 19tyh century English red painted and decorated Chinoiserie grandfather clock . Working condition and the original works

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Late 19th Century English Chinoiserie Working Antique Clock

Materials

Wood

English Georgian Chinoiserie Red Lacquer & Gilt Tall Case Clock, Fleetwood 1775
English Georgian Chinoiserie Red Lacquer & Gilt Tall Case Clock, Fleetwood 1775

English Georgian Chinoiserie Red Lacquer & Gilt Tall Case Clock, Fleetwood 1775

Located in Charleston, SC

English Georgian chinoiserie red lacquered and figural painted gilt tall case clock, Robert Fleetwood, 18th Century Tall case clock is in working condition.

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1770s English Georgian Working Antique Clock

Materials

Brass, Bronze

19th Century French Tall Case Clock, Solid Oak & Brass Dial
19th Century French Tall Case Clock, Solid Oak & Brass Dial

19th Century French Tall Case Clock, Solid Oak & Brass Dial

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

The large pendulum was crafted from brass by hand, you can still see some of the hammer marks. This weight-driven clock is in working order, provided it is regularly wound.

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19th Century French French Provincial Working Antique Clock

Materials

Stone, Marble, Metal, Brass

Outstanding Quality Large Antique French Porcelain and Gilded Metal Clock Set
Outstanding Quality Large Antique French Porcelain and Gilded Metal Clock Set

Outstanding Quality Large Antique French Porcelain and Gilded Metal Clock Set

Located in Suffolk, GB

The candelabras having ornate gilded brass and porcelain five branch tops above a porcelain column standing on an ornate base in wonderful white, blue and gold colours. The clock ha...

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19th Century French Victorian Working Antique Clock

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century French Hand-Painted Banjo Case Clock with Brass Front
19th Century French Hand-Painted Banjo Case Clock with Brass Front

19th Century French Hand-Painted Banjo Case Clock with Brass Front

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

The finish is worn in all the perfect places giving it a fantastic patina. This weight-driven clock is in working order, provided it is regularly wound.

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19th Century French Other Working Antique Clock

Materials

Metal, Brass, Iron

A late 19th century Morbier works for a tall case clock with brass embossment.
A late 19th century Morbier works for a tall case clock with brass embossment.

A late 19th century Morbier works for a tall case clock with brass embossment.

Located in Winter Park, FL

A late 19th century Morbier works for a tall case clock. Movement has been professionally cleaned and is in working condition. 7 day clock.

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1880s French French Provincial Working Antique Clock

Materials

Brass

American Federal Mahogany Tall Case Clock, Silas Hoadley, CT, Circa 1820
American Federal Mahogany Tall Case Clock, Silas Hoadley, CT, Circa 1820

American Federal Mahogany Tall Case Clock, Silas Hoadley, CT, Circa 1820

By Silas Hoadley

Located in Charleston, SC

Hoadley, CT. Early 19th century. Clock is in working condition. Silas Hoadley was born in 1786 and died in Plymouth, CT in 1870.

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1820s American Federal Working Antique Clock

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Styled Russian Majak Mayak Crystal Table Clock with Blue Face
Art Deco Styled Russian Majak Mayak Crystal Table Clock with Blue Face

Art Deco Styled Russian Majak Mayak Crystal Table Clock with Blue Face

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

The clock is in working condition, but may require a professional cleaning.

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Early 20th Century Russian Art Deco Working Antique Clock

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Antique Edwardian Quality Miniature Brass Carriage Clock By J C Vickery, London
Antique Edwardian Quality Miniature Brass Carriage Clock By J C Vickery, London

Antique Edwardian Quality Miniature Brass Carriage Clock By J C Vickery, London

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique Edwardian quality miniature brass carriage clock by J C Vickery, London having a quality brass case with bevelled edge glass, white enamel dial with original hands, 8 day Fre...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Working Antique Clock

Materials

Brass

Vintage Art Deco Rensie Travel Alarm Clock in Brass and Green Shagreen 1930s
Vintage Art Deco Rensie Travel Alarm Clock in Brass and Green Shagreen 1930s

Vintage Art Deco Rensie Travel Alarm Clock in Brass and Green Shagreen 1930s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

A beautiful and functional shagreen leather folding one day travel clock by Rensie. With a Jewelled one day mechanical in good working condition.

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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Working Antique Clock

Materials

Brass

German Mahogany and Ormolu Figural Bracket Clock. W. & H. Sch., Circa 1890
German Mahogany and Ormolu Figural Bracket Clock. W. & H. Sch., Circa 1890

German Mahogany and Ormolu Figural Bracket Clock. W. & H. Sch., Circa 1890

By Winterhalder and Hofmeier

Located in Charleston, SC

Clock is in working condition. Winterhalder & Hofmeier were considered the finest clock makers in the Victorian era.

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1890s German Victorian Working Antique Clock

Materials

Brass, Ormolu, Steel

18th C French Walnut Louis XV Longcase Clock from Meslay by Patou-Collin
18th C French Walnut Louis XV Longcase Clock from Meslay by Patou-Collin

18th C French Walnut Louis XV Longcase Clock from Meslay by Patou-Collin

Located in Southampton, NY

A long narrow lower door with a round glass window opens to the mechanism of the clock. Formerly working, in need of some repairs.

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18th Century French Louis XV Working Antique Clock

Materials

Walnut

Unique Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze Table or Desk Clock w Rare Porcelain Plaques
Unique Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze Table or Desk Clock w Rare Porcelain Plaques

Unique Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze Table or Desk Clock w Rare Porcelain Plaques

By W.H. Tooke

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 silver colored bell on the whole and once on the half hours.

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Late 19th Century German Gothic Revival Working Antique Clock

Materials

Bronze

Garniture Louis XV in gilded bronze - 19th century
Garniture Louis XV in gilded bronze - 19th century

Garniture Louis XV in gilded bronze - 19th century

Located in Porto, PT

Defect in one chandelier; missing key and mechanism not working. Dimensions: (clock) 55 cm; Height: (candelabra) 56 cm

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19th Century French Louis XV Working Antique Clock

Materials

Metal

A Miniature Two Train Vienna Regulator
A Miniature Two Train Vienna Regulator

A Miniature Two Train Vienna Regulator

Located in Amersham, GB

This clock is shown unserviced, and will need to be overhauled before shipping please allow 4 weeks before delivery in order for us to ensure the clock is in perfect working order, t...

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1830s Hungarian Biedermeier Working Antique Clock

Materials

Brass, Steel

Single Fusee Carriage Timepiece By Thomas Cole and James Cole, Retailed By Hunt
Single Fusee Carriage Timepiece By Thomas Cole and James Cole, Retailed By Hunt

Single Fusee Carriage Timepiece By Thomas Cole and James Cole, Retailed By Hunt

By Thomas Cole (Clockmaker)

Located in Amersham, GB

This prompted a name change to Mortimer and Hunt which the business operated under from 1839 until 1843 when John Mortimer retired and the name changed once again, this time to Hunt ...

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1840s English William IV Working Antique Clock

Materials

Brass, Steel, Ormolu

Tiffany & Co. 14.24 Carat Demantoid Garnet Watch Necklace
Tiffany & Co. 14.24 Carat Demantoid Garnet Watch Necklace

Tiffany & Co. 14.24 Carat Demantoid Garnet Watch Necklace

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New Orleans, LA

The distinctive bow design, crafted circa 1890, and the meticulously assembled watch, circa 1900, combine to create a lavishly beautiful vintage necklace. The working clock pendant ...

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19th Century American Art Nouveau Working Antique Clock

Materials

Garnet, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver

Dutch Figural Peddler Clock
Dutch Figural Peddler Clock

Dutch Figural Peddler Clock

Located in Bradenton, FL

The decorative clock has Roman numerals and the mechanism was a traditional mechanical movement (no longer in working condition).

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19th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Working Antique Clock

Materials

Lead

Signed GORHAM STERLING Silver Alarm Clock
Signed GORHAM STERLING Silver Alarm Clock

Signed GORHAM STERLING Silver Alarm Clock

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The clock is in working condition.   

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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Working Antique Clock

Materials

Silver

1920´s Boxer Sculpture / Table, Mantel Clock
1920´s Boxer Sculpture / Table, Mantel Clock

1920´s Boxer Sculpture / Table, Mantel Clock

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

1920´s boxer clock. Clock has been repaired and it´s in working condition.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Working Antique Clock

Materials

Metal

Tall Swedish Cabinet with Clock + Original Paint, circa 1820
Tall Swedish Cabinet with Clock + Original Paint, circa 1820

Tall Swedish Cabinet with Clock + Original Paint, circa 1820

Located in Atlanta, GA

Though currently not in working condition, the clock can be quartzed for an additional cost (please inquire for pricing).

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19th Century European Karl Johan Working Antique Clock

Materials

Wood

Rare Empire Clock Cabinet Sideboard, Antique Northern Swedish Country Gustavian
Rare Empire Clock Cabinet Sideboard, Antique Northern Swedish Country Gustavian

Rare Empire Clock Cabinet Sideboard, Antique Northern Swedish Country Gustavian

Located in Kramfors, SE

The wind-up mechanism has been serviced to working condition and the clock ran at the time the photographs were taken but we leave no guarantee on the future function.

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Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Working Antique Clock

Materials

Pine

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

Was tested and is in working condition. Note: The clock movement should be serviced, the lighter feature is in working condition.

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1920s American Art Deco Working Antique Clock

Materials

Steel, Iron

Antique Original Clock Cabinet from Sweden, Hand-Crafted Untouched Veneered Elm
Antique Original Clock Cabinet from Sweden, Hand-Crafted Untouched Veneered Elm

Antique Original Clock Cabinet from Sweden, Hand-Crafted Untouched Veneered Elm

Located in Kramfors, SE

The clock was working at a simpler test at the time the photographs were taken but we leave no guarantee on the future function.

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Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Working Antique Clock

Materials

Elm

Meissen Mantel Table Clock Bronze Porcelain Autumn Fall Kaendler, circa 1745
Meissen Mantel Table Clock Bronze Porcelain Autumn Fall Kaendler, circa 1745

Meissen Mantel Table Clock Bronze Porcelain Autumn Fall Kaendler, circa 1745

By Johann Joachim Kaendler

Located in Vienna, AT

The clock's mechanism is working well (it was checked and cleaned by clockmaker) .

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1740s German Rococo Working Antique Clock

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel

1820-35 Large Clock Barometer by Silvani Brighton Antique Forecast Instrument
1820-35 Large Clock Barometer by Silvani Brighton Antique Forecast Instrument

1820-35 Large Clock Barometer by Silvani Brighton Antique Forecast Instrument

Located in Milan, IT

Large silver-plated brass dial engraved with meteorological indications and double hand, the first one directly connected to the barometric tube indicates the atmospheric pressure tr...

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1840s British Working Antique Clock

Materials

Mahogany

Noble Viennese Jewel Case With Enamel Paintings, Bronze Figures & Clock, Ca 1870
Noble Viennese Jewel Case With Enamel Paintings, Bronze Figures & Clock, Ca 1870

Noble Viennese Jewel Case With Enamel Paintings, Bronze Figures & Clock, Ca 1870

By Ferdinand Berthoud, Viennese Manufactory

Located in Vienna, AT

Viennese / Austrian manufactory Woodwork, enamel painting, bronze & brass casting, hand-crafted and hand-painted Made around 1870/1880 Dimensions: Heigth: 48,0 cm / 18.89 in Wid...

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1870s Austrian Other Working Antique Clock

Materials

Brass, Bronze

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 Working Antique Clock

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century French Bressan Walnut Burl Buffet à Horloge Vaisselier
19th Century French Bressan Walnut Burl Buffet à Horloge Vaisselier

19th Century French Bressan Walnut Burl Buffet à Horloge Vaisselier

Located in Dallas, TX

The clock movement has been checked and cleaned and is in good working order, keeping time and striking on the hour and half hour.

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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Working Antique Clock

Materials

Walnut, Burl, Ash

Robert Hynam. A Gold Pair Case Repousse Repeater Pocket Watch C1770
Robert Hynam. A Gold Pair Case Repousse Repeater Pocket Watch C1770

Robert Hynam. A Gold Pair Case Repousse Repeater Pocket Watch C1770

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Robert Hynam was recorded as working in London as a clock and watch maker. He was a member of the joiners company until 1767.

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1770s British Working Antique Clock

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Remontoir Cylindre 10 Rubis Woman's Swiss Pocket Watch 14 Carat Gold Diamonds
Remontoir Cylindre 10 Rubis Woman's Swiss Pocket Watch 14 Carat Gold Diamonds

Remontoir Cylindre 10 Rubis Woman's Swiss Pocket Watch 14 Carat Gold Diamonds

Located in Vienna, AT

FABRICATION NUMBER 353847 Geneva / Switzerland made circa 1900 Austrian Import Hallmark existing MEASURES AND WEIGHT: -- diameter: 2.8 cm (= 1.10 inches) -- weight: 16.0 gr...

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Early 1900s Swiss Art Nouveau Working Antique Clock

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold

19th Century French Tall Case Clock by Avenol Pere in Cherry Wood
19th Century French Tall Case Clock by Avenol Pere in Cherry Wood

19th Century French Tall Case Clock by Avenol Pere in Cherry Wood

By Avenol Pere

Located in Winter Park, FL

Brass pendulum visible through oval glass pane. Clock is in working order and has been professionally cleaned.

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19th Century French French Provincial Working Antique Clock

Materials

Brass, Enamel

1920s Modernist Design Art Deco Oak, Coromandel and Bronze Mantle or Desk Clock
1920s Modernist Design Art Deco Oak, Coromandel and Bronze Mantle or Desk Clock

1920s Modernist Design Art Deco Oak, Coromandel and Bronze Mantle or Desk Clock

Located in Lisse, NL

Early 20th century, great design and well working Art Deco clock. If you are looking for a great shape and condition Art Deco clock then this original 1920s specimen could be perfec...

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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Working Antique Clock

Materials

Bronze

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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.

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    A rolling ball clock works with an electric motor. Every five or 10 minutes, the top rail will deposit a ball onto the next rail to indicate what minute it is in multiples of five or 10. Every hour, the upper and middle rails reset and one ball is transferred to the bottom rail to indicate the hour. Shop a collection of vintage ball clocks on 1stDibs.
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    How a Westminster clock works involves a quartz movement system. It provides the power needed to turn the gears, swing the pendulum and produce the chime melody. Depending on the clock's design and your preferred setting, the chimes may play on the hour, half hour or quarter hour. Find a selection of Westminster clocks on 1stDibs.
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    An antique fob watch works with the help of a winding mechanism. Turning the winder puts tension on the clockwork gears, allowing them to move. Depending on the watch, you may wind it with a specially designed key or a winding crown located on the stem of the timepiece. You'll find a collection of antique fob watches on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Check the clock for a manufacturer’s mark or label. Once you have this, you should be able to look up the clock’s brand to see if it is French in origin. A clock is considered antique once it is 100 years old. A professional can also help verify the origin of your clock. Shop an array of expertly vetted antique clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    To identify your antique clock, search for markings on the back of its movement or case. Once you have located these marks, use trusted online resources to determine who the maker is. From there, you can continue your research to learn more about your clock's age, style and other characteristics. An expert appraiser or antiques dealer can also assist you with identification. Find a wide range of antique clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    An antique bracket clock refers to a portable spring-driven pendulum table clock created in the 17th and 18th centuries. These clocks were equipped with convenient carrying handles and were housed usually in rectangular cases. Shop a collection of antique and vintage bracket clocks from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To spot whether or not a clock is antique, note if the clockmaker’s name or company is engraved near the center face of the dial. A paper label may also be pasted on the back of the clock. You can shop a collection of expertly vetted antique clocks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    To know if an antique clock is valuable, you'll typically need to have the piece assessed by a certified appraiser or an experienced antiques dealer. The maker and style of the clock will help determine its value (an early American clockmaker’s antique grandfather model, featuring an oak case and decorative carvings, may be very interesting to collectors, for example). Overall condition of your clock also plays a role. Generally, clocks that still work are worth more than those that require repairs. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique, vintage and modern clocks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
    Yes, some old antique clocks may be worth something. Many collectors look for clocks produced by certain manufacturers, such as the Ansonia Clock Company, the Seth Thomas Clock Company, Jaeger-LeCoultre and the Chelsea Clock Company. In addition to the maker, the type, materials, style and condition of the clock influence its value. Generally, clocks that remain in good working order are worth more than those in need of repairs and restorations. To find out how much your clock may be worth, consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of antique clocks.