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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

maintained condition. Clock in working order, a serrated frame element is missing on the left side, keys for

Category

1870s Austrian Other Working Antique Clock

Materials

Brass, Bronze

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

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

Category

1740s German Rococo Working Antique Clock

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel

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

with matching working, tall case clocks decorated with four fluted diamond patterns and upper and lower

Category

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Working Antique Clock

Materials

Wood, Paint

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

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

Category

1770s British Working Antique Clock

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow 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

oval glass pane. Clock is in working order and has been professionally cleaned. Overall: 18"D x 21.5"W

Category

19th Century French French Provincial Working Antique Clock

Materials

Wood

1920s Large Exterior Working Clock from Leicester Square
1920s Large Exterior Working Clock from Leicester Square

1920s Large Exterior Working Clock from Leicester Square

Located in London, GB

Square, Central London. The huge clock is electric and in working order when removed. Fanum House was

Category

Early 20th Century British Working Antique Clock

Materials

Iron

John Grinsell Sons Birmingham Sterling Silver Cut Glass Inkwell Desk Clock, 1903
John Grinsell Sons Birmingham Sterling Silver Cut Glass Inkwell Desk Clock, 1903

John Grinsell Sons Birmingham Sterling Silver Cut Glass Inkwell Desk Clock, 1903

By John Grinsell & Sons

Located in Pasadena, CA

exterior walls of the cut glass are in a scalloped texture. Sterling silver lid with a working clock to the

Category

Early 1900s European Working Antique Clock

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century Long Case Swedish Clock
19th Century Long Case Swedish Clock

19th Century Long Case Swedish Clock

By Mora

Located in Culver City, CA

pattern that creates a nice contrast to the rustic finish. The clock is in working order with brass

Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Other Working Antique Clock

Materials

Brass, Iron

French Working Wooden Bronze Fireplace Clock, 19th Century
French Working Wooden Bronze Fireplace Clock, 19th Century

French Working Wooden Bronze Fireplace Clock, 19th Century

Located in Krakow, małopolskie

The piece is an exquisite and rarely still working fireplace clock, from mid-19th century France

Category

Mid-19th Century French Empire Working Antique Clock

Materials

Bronze

Fist Empire Black Lira Table Clock Golden Chiseled Bronzes Working
Fist Empire Black Lira Table Clock Golden Chiseled Bronzes Working

Fist Empire Black Lira Table Clock Golden Chiseled Bronzes Working

Located in Firenze, IT

A rare table clock in ebonized wood finished with finely chiselled bronzes and mercury gilded. The

Category

1810s French Empire Working Antique Clock

Materials

Pearwood

Art Deco Pendulum Clock Garniture and Side Lights circa 1930 Working Guaranteed
Art Deco Pendulum Clock Garniture and Side Lights circa 1930 Working Guaranteed

Art Deco Pendulum Clock Garniture and Side Lights circa 1930 Working Guaranteed

Located in Blackpool, Lancashire

clock in full working order. The side lights are not wired for working at this time however we may be

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Working Antique Clock

Materials

Marble

Grandfather Clock
Grandfather Clock

Grandfather Clock

Unavailable|$19,000

Grandfather Clock

Located in Atlanta, GA

A beautifully colored early 19th century chinoiserie grandfather clock in working order

Category

19th Century English Working Antique Clock

Materials

Brass

French Rocco Mantel Clock
French Rocco Mantel Clock

French Rocco Mantel Clock

Unavailable|$4,750

French Rocco Mantel Clock

Located in Los Angeles, CA

is a bronze minerve on top. No missing parts. Selling as is condition, clock is working and

Category

19th Century French Working Antique Clock

19th Century, Marquetry Inlay Clock
19th Century, Marquetry Inlay Clock

19th Century, Marquetry Inlay Clock

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century, marquetry inlay clock. Clock is in working condition.

Category

19th Century French Working Antique Clock

Empire Mantel Clock, 19th Century
Empire Mantel Clock, 19th Century

Empire Mantel Clock, 19th Century

Located in Lisbon, PT

Empire mantel clock, marble and bronze, 19th century. The clock is not working.

Category

19th Century French Working Antique Clock

Austrian Hand Painted Porcelain Miniature Long Holster Clock New Haven
Austrian Hand Painted Porcelain Miniature Long Holster Clock New Haven

Austrian Hand Painted Porcelain Miniature Long Holster Clock New Haven

By New Haven Clock Company

Located in WILMINGTON, CA

inches x 2.75 inches Condition: Clock in working condition, case in good condition, very small fleabites

Category

19th Century American Working Antique Clock

Materials

Porcelain

An Exquisite Preiod Austrian Empire Bronze Clock
An Exquisite Preiod Austrian Empire Bronze Clock

An Exquisite Preiod Austrian Empire Bronze Clock

Located in New York, NY

on Clock. Gilt Carved Eagle with Paw feet suspend casing of clock. All original movements, clock in

Category

19th Century Austrian Working Antique Clock

Materials

Bronze

Unusual Victorian Egyptian Style Marble Mantel Clock
Unusual Victorian Egyptian Style Marble Mantel Clock

Unusual Victorian Egyptian Style Marble Mantel Clock

Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, GB

movement that strikes on a bell. The clock is in working condition and has a one year guarantee. The

Category

19th Century British Working Antique Clock

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Cuckoo Clock with Original Eight-Day Wooden Movement
Cuckoo Clock with Original Eight-Day Wooden Movement

Cuckoo Clock with Original Eight-Day Wooden Movement

Located in Providence, RI

. I restored the eight day duration wooden movement tall clock with working cuckoo bird strike. It is

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19th Century American Chippendale Working Antique Clock

Victorian Carved Oak Clock and Disk Music Box Combination
Victorian Carved Oak Clock and Disk Music Box Combination

Victorian Carved Oak Clock and Disk Music Box Combination

Located in West Palm beach, FL

door opens to a disk music box with winder in good working condition. This clocks music box has 20

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19th Century Unknown Victorian Working Antique Clock

Walnut Cased Mantel Clock
Walnut Cased Mantel Clock

Walnut Cased Mantel Clock

Unavailable|$1,356

Walnut Cased Mantel Clock

Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB

the movement. The clock is fully working and in good condition. (circa 1900). Measures: Height

Category

Early 1900s German Working Antique Clock

Materials

Brass

French Empire Columned Malachite Mantel Clock, with Ormolu, 19th century
French Empire Columned Malachite Mantel Clock, with Ormolu, 19th century

French Empire Columned Malachite Mantel Clock, with Ormolu, 19th century

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

French Empire Columned Malachite Mantel Clock, with Ormolu, Working Order, Original Restored

Category

19th Century French Working Antique Clock

Materials

Malachite

Pair of French Louis XV Mantel Clocks with Putti, 19th Century
Pair of French Louis XV Mantel Clocks with Putti, 19th Century

Pair of French Louis XV Mantel Clocks with Putti, 19th Century

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

a rocaille form base, original restored finish, clock is working and keeps good time. They are

Category

1880s French Working Antique Clock

Materials

Bronze

Fine Egyptian Revival Onyx Doré Bronze Clock and Garnitures after Bayre
Fine Egyptian Revival Onyx Doré Bronze Clock and Garnitures after Bayre

Fine Egyptian Revival Onyx Doré Bronze Clock and Garnitures after Bayre

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

trim. The clock was conditioned a few years ago and is in good working condition with the key. clock

Category

19th Century French Egyptian Revival Working Antique Clock

Materials

Onyx, Bronze, Ormolu

French Empire Ormolu Bedroom Clock
French Empire Ormolu Bedroom Clock

French Empire Ormolu Bedroom Clock

By Andre Lepaute

Located in Brussels, BE

chiselled, original fire gilding in perfect condition The clock in working condition, does not ring on bell

Category

1820s French Charles X Working Antique Clock

Materials

Bronze

French Miniature Gilt Bronze Clock Signed L. Brunswick A.B.Paris
French Miniature Gilt Bronze Clock Signed L. Brunswick A.B.Paris

French Miniature Gilt Bronze Clock Signed L. Brunswick A.B.Paris

Located in Redding, CA

Very high quality little miniature clock, working and ready to enjoy, the casting is fine and the

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Working Antique Clock

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Clock Set by Merlat, circa 1925
Bronze Clock Set by Merlat, circa 1925

Bronze Clock Set by Merlat, circa 1925

Located in Warlingham, GB

quality piece. Pendulum, bell and key present. We do not guarantee the working of any clock of this age

Category

1920s French Art Deco Working Antique Clock

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Antique Carved Wood Moving Eye Dog Clock
Antique Carved Wood Moving Eye Dog Clock

Antique Carved Wood Moving Eye Dog Clock

Located in London, Nottinghill

This lovely timepiece dog clock is working and ticking well with one eye tells the hour and the

Category

1910s Working Antique Clock

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century French Miniature Tortoiseshell Bracket Clock
19th Century French Miniature Tortoiseshell Bracket Clock

19th Century French Miniature Tortoiseshell Bracket Clock

By Vincenti et Cie

Located in Dublin, IE

fully restored mechanically and in working order. This clock certainly catches your eye. Can you

Category

1890s French Working Antique Clock

Materials

Ormolu

Early 20th Century Griotte Marble Clock Garniture
Early 20th Century Griotte Marble Clock Garniture

Early 20th Century Griotte Marble Clock Garniture

By Japy Frères

Located in Dublin, IE

detail. All of our clocks are sold mechanically overhauled and in working order. If this striking

Category

Early 20th Century French Working Antique Clock

Materials

Griotte Marble, Ormolu

Art Deco Sculptural Fox Clock French, circa 1930
Art Deco Sculptural Fox Clock French, circa 1930

Art Deco Sculptural Fox Clock French, circa 1930

Located in Blackpool, Lancashire

have had the movement professionally restored and the clock is guaranteed working. An incredible

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Working Antique Clock

Materials

Marble

Tiffany & Co. Oak Case Mantel Clock, circa 1900
Tiffany & Co. Oak Case Mantel Clock, circa 1900

Tiffany & Co. Oak Case Mantel Clock, circa 1900

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Bronx, NY

numerals for the time. The clock is in working order & has Westminster chimes. The clock movement is

Category

1890s German Black Forest Working Antique Clock

Materials

Bronze

Tramp Art Pendulum Wall Clock with Porcelain Face
Tramp Art Pendulum Wall Clock with Porcelain Face

Tramp Art Pendulum Wall Clock with Porcelain Face

Located in Manalapan, NJ

Fine working tramp art wall clock with a pendulum and a porcelain clock face. The clock has glass

Category

19th Century American Working Antique Clock

English Regency Period Chinoiserie Decorated Rosewood Hanging Clock
English Regency Period Chinoiserie Decorated Rosewood Hanging Clock

English Regency Period Chinoiserie Decorated Rosewood Hanging Clock

Located in Woodbury, CT

landscapes, a glass door and incorporated drop apron. English, circa 1825. A fine and rare clock in working

Category

1820s English Regency Working Antique Clock

Materials

Rosewood

George IV Satinwood Veneered Striking Twin Fusee Bracket Clock
George IV Satinwood Veneered Striking Twin Fusee Bracket Clock

George IV Satinwood Veneered Striking Twin Fusee Bracket Clock

By Payne and Co. 1

Located in By, GB

A good quality George IV period satinwood veneered on oak bracket clock with bronze mounts. The

Category

1830s English George IV Working Antique Clock

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Ormolu and Hand-Painted Porcelain Clock, circa 1880
19th Century French Ormolu and Hand-Painted Porcelain Clock, circa 1880

19th Century French Ormolu and Hand-Painted Porcelain Clock, circa 1880

Located in Toronto, ONTARIO

/2 hour and the hour. Clock in good working order and will be regulated before shipment by

Category

Late 19th Century French Rococo Revival Working Antique Clock

Materials

Ormolu

Exceptional French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted White Marble Portico Clock
Exceptional French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted White Marble Portico Clock

Exceptional French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted White Marble Portico Clock

Located in Brussels, BE

chiselled, original fire gilding in perfect condition. The clock in working condition. Measures: H 81.50

Category

1870s European Louis XVI Working Antique Clock

Materials

Marble

Fine 19th Century Second Empire French Ormolu and Porcelain Clock Garniture
Fine 19th Century Second Empire French Ormolu and Porcelain Clock Garniture

Fine 19th Century Second Empire French Ormolu and Porcelain Clock Garniture

By Achille Brocot

Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB

very good original condition, the clock is in good working order. (circa 1870). Clock: height 40.5cm

Category

1860s French Napoleon III Working Antique Clock

Materials

Ormolu

Arts and Crafts Glasgow School Wall Clock Manner of Margaret Gilmour
Arts and Crafts Glasgow School Wall Clock Manner of Margaret Gilmour

Arts and Crafts Glasgow School Wall Clock Manner of Margaret Gilmour

By Margaret Gilmour

Located in Wakefield, GB

hours on a bell. Offered in good clean original working condition. Clock dial measures 13.5

Category

Early 20th Century Scottish Arts and Crafts Working Antique Clock

Materials

Brass

French Cobalt Porcelain Clock with Hand-painted Scene of Lovers and Cherubs
French Cobalt Porcelain Clock with Hand-painted Scene of Lovers and Cherubs

French Cobalt Porcelain Clock with Hand-painted Scene of Lovers and Cherubs

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Boston, MA

embellished with ormolu decoration. This clock is in working condition. It is also signed by the artist, but

Category

1890s French Rococo Working Antique Clock

Materials

Porcelain

Quality Antique French Ormolu. Marble Lyre Clock Set Garniture by Vincenti & Cie
Quality Antique French Ormolu. Marble Lyre Clock Set Garniture by Vincenti & Cie

Quality Antique French Ormolu. Marble Lyre Clock Set Garniture by Vincenti & Cie

By Vincenti et Cie

Located in London, GB

top, The clock is in working order. and is ready to display. The entire clock has been stripped down

Category

1850s French Working Antique Clock

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique Rare Victorian Mother of Pearl Inlaid Single Fusee Wall Clock
Antique Rare Victorian Mother of Pearl Inlaid Single Fusee Wall Clock

Antique Rare Victorian Mother of Pearl Inlaid Single Fusee Wall Clock

Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech

inlays decoration. Quality, clean single fusee 8 day movement fully working. The clock dial is marked

Category

Early 1900s Victorian Working Antique Clock

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

19th Century French Painted Grandfather Clock
19th Century French Painted Grandfather Clock

19th Century French Painted Grandfather Clock

Located in Alella, ES

Tall pine clock case with hand-painted floral motifs. Doors with glass windows showing clock and

Category

Late 19th Century French Working Antique Clock

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Mahogany Grandmother Clock
Late 19th Century Mahogany Grandmother Clock

Late 19th Century Mahogany Grandmother Clock

Located in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire

mahogany case with a gothic style door, the whole raised on bracket feet. This clock is in working order.  

Category

1880s English Late Victorian Working Antique Clock

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Antique Timepiece Wooden Mantel / Carriage Clock
Rare Antique Timepiece Wooden Mantel / Carriage Clock

Rare Antique Timepiece Wooden Mantel / Carriage Clock

Located in London, Nottinghill

This wooden timepiece carriage clock is working and ticking well however due to its age I cannot

Category

1880s Working Antique Clock

Materials

Glass, Wood

Verge Fusee Bracket Clock, William Smith, London
Verge Fusee Bracket Clock, William Smith, London

Verge Fusee Bracket Clock, William Smith, London

Located in Chesterfield, GB

pierced steel hands are original. The clock is imperfect working order As can be seen from the images this

Category

Late 18th Century British Georgian Working Antique Clock

Materials

Ebony

French Clock with Bronze Figure Signed S. Suirat
French Clock with Bronze Figure Signed S. Suirat

French Clock with Bronze Figure Signed S. Suirat

Located in Cookeville, TN

leaves. The clock face hosts Roman numerals and the hands are cut work metal. The clock is in working

Category

Mid-19th Century French Art Deco Working Antique Clock

Materials

Base Metal, Bronze

Lord Nelson Commemorative Georgian Mahogany Longcase Grandfather Clock
Lord Nelson Commemorative Georgian Mahogany Longcase Grandfather Clock

Lord Nelson Commemorative Georgian Mahogany Longcase Grandfather Clock

Located in Dorking, GB

Maritime Museum.London. Other images show 2 alternative views of the interior brass working of the clock

Category

Early 19th Century English Georgian Working Antique Clock

Materials

Brass

Late 18th Century English Chinoiserie Tall Case Clock
Late 18th Century English Chinoiserie Tall Case Clock

Late 18th Century English Chinoiserie Tall Case Clock

By Ralph Norman

Located in Hudson, NY

Standing just under 7 1/2 feet - this incredible tall case or grandfather clock was made in the mid

Category

Late 18th Century English George III Working Antique Clock

Beautiful 19th Century French Blue and White Morbier Clock
Beautiful 19th Century French Blue and White Morbier Clock

Beautiful 19th Century French Blue and White Morbier Clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Beautiful 19th century French blue and white morbier clock in working order.

Category

1890s French Working Antique Clock

Materials

Fruitwood

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Find many varieties of an authentic working antique clock available at 1stDibs. Each working antique clock for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and iron. There are many kinds of the working antique clock you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right working antique clock, those designed in Industrial, Folk Art and Victorian styles are of considerable interest.

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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.

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    The Congreve clock is a stroke of genius. A brass ball zig-zags down a platform in a time span of 15 seconds. Once the ball reaches the end, it hits a lever and a spring pushes the platform up, which tilts the brass ball back down the zig-zag path. The hands of the clock also advance by 15 seconds. You can shop a selection of Congreve clocks on 1stDibs.
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    Carriage clocks are spring-driven clocks; the spring has to be rewound every eight days for accuracy. The distinguishing feature of a carriage clock is platform escapement. It uses balance and spring for timekeeping.
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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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    To make a mechanical alarm clock work, you need to use the wind-up keys or buttons to set the time. Mechanical alarm clocks use an oscillating wheel and springs. Most mechanical alarm clocks come with two bells that ring by means of a gear, powered by the mainspring. The gear moves quickly between the two bells, sounding the alarm. Find vintage alarm clocks on 1stDibs.
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    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.
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