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Table Clocks and Desk Clocks For Sale
19th Century French Bronze and Ormolu Clock
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century French Bronze and Ormolu Clock. circa 1810 clock Napoleonic Empire Bronze Dore. La Liseuse" clock after Reiche, by Claude Galle & Grand Girad.  Signed in Paris
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze

1980s Postmodern Red Metal Pyramid Clock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An eye-catching postmodern red metal desk, table , or mantle clock in the shape of a pyramid with blue and yellow hands. In vintage condition with wear c...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Metal

Atmos Jaeger Lecoultre Rare Table Clock
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Atmos Jaeger lecoultre rare table clock table clock with perpetual motion invented by jean reutter in 1928 This watch is circa 1940 pink plat...
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1940s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze

Postmodern Table Clock, 1980s
Located in Čelinac, BA
Tis Postmodern is part of unique series of 24 hand made wall or table clock by the young designer Ernest Hofman from 1980s.Each clock is unikue.
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1980s Serbian Post-Modern Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Wood

VENINI Table Clock /Scrivania Brass Murano Glass 1950 Italy
Located in Milano, IT
Venini Desk or Table Clock
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1950s Italian Other Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Murano Glass

Louis XIV Tortoiseshell Boulle Bracket Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
An Exceptional Louis XIV Boulle Bracket Clock. Nine inch twelve piece enamel cartouche dial with Roman numerals and original hands signed ‘Jean Mino...
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1710s French Louis XIV Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Tortoise Shell

Vintage Swiza 8 Days Alarm Clock Swiss
Located in Biella, IT
Swiza 8 days vintage alarm clock Swiss design table clock in brass in good vintage condition.
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

George III Mahogany Twin Fusee Verge Bracket Clock by Thomas Pace, London
By Thomas Pace
Located in Norwich, GB
George III Bell Top Bracket Clock Fine flame mahogany case with ormolu mounts and ormolu caryatids standing on bracket feet. Silvered dial with subsidiary dial for strike/silent,...
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1780s English George III Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Mahogany

17th Century Obelisk-Shaped Table Clock
Located in London, GB
17th Century obelisk-shaped table clock Italian, 17th Century Height 28cm, width 9cm, depth 7cm A stunning piece from the 17th century, this table clock is a precious element of horological artistry and mechanical innovation. Encased in gilt and glass, the delicate clock is shaped akin to an obelisk, an intriguing symbol that lends a striking visual appeal. The foundation of the timepiece is a gilt brass and...
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1660s Italian Baroque Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass, Ormolu

Alarm Clock Fashion, 1970s
Located in FERROL, ES
Alarm Clock Fashion, 1970s White plastic and chrome metal base. Mechanical watch working properly. Medidas: 10x10x10 cm.
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1970s Japanese Space Age Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Metal

Vintage Traditional German Alarm Clock, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vintage traditional alarm clock. Manufactured by Junghans Company in Germany, circa 1960 In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Junghans Uhren GmbH is a German watch and clock manufacturer. The company is located in the district of Rottweil, in a town called Schramberg, Baden-Württemberg, southwest Germany. The company began to produce wristwatches in 1927, and over the following decades created clocks and watches for the civilian market and the German air force. Beginning in the 1950s, the Bauhaus-trained designer Max Bill created products for the firm, notably the teardrop-shaped "Kitchen Clock...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Metal

Neos table Clock George Sowden Nathalie du Pasquier Postmodern
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Neos clock designed by George Sowden and Nathalie du Pasquier. One of some table clock variations.
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Plastic, Acrylic

Electric Art Deco Wooden Advertising Flip Clock
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful electric Art Deco wooden advertising flip clock, circa 1940s. The clock was used to advertise "D&B Boat Rentals" in New Iberia, LA.; it has a 5 di...
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20th Century American Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Plastic, Wood

Post Modern Table Clock, 1980s
Located in Čelinac, BA
This post modern clock is part of a unique series of 24 hand made wall and table clocks by the youngdesigner Ernest Hofman from 1980.Each clock is unique and its only one maded.
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1980s Serbian Post-Modern Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Wood

Birth of the King of Rome, Bronze Clock, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Patinated bronze clock representing The Birth of the King of Rome or the allegory of the Birth of Love Empress Marie-Louise is standing near a cradle filled with roses with a wing...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze

Skeleton Clock, under Globe, York Minster Cathedral, Period: Xxth
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
Beautiful and rare fireplace clock, skeleton, representing York Minster from Franklin MInt collector cloks. It is made of brass protected from dust by a ...
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20th Century Renaissance Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Art Deco Table Clock, Murano Glass, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Art Deco Table Clock, Murano Glass, 1950s.
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1950s Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Murano Glass

French Great Wheel Skeleton Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
This important glass-fronted French Empire great wheel skeleton clock has the remarkable ability to run with incredible accuracy for more than a week on a single winding. The large central wheel and the rare combination of the pin-wheel escapement and knife-edge suspension allow for a longer, more accurate running time than most clocks of the period. The clock is further distinguished by the inclusion of a concentric calendar dial and Roman numeral chapter ring set amidst a stunning floral halo of gilt bronze fretwork, all mounted on a bronze-wrapped marble base. In such fine, working condition, and with the inclusion of a period glass dome, this clock is exemplary of the finest French skeleton...
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19th Century French Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

Cartier Paris 1935 Rare Art Deco Geometric Desk Clock in Black Onyx and Agate
Located in Miami, FL
A desk clock designed by Cartier. A beautiful and sober desk clock, created in Paris France by the the house of Cartier during the late art deco period, back in the early 1935. This desk clock is very rare and has been designed with geometric art deco patterns and assembled from several polished pieces carved from natural black onyx and reddish translucent agate. All parts mounted in gilded bronze and sterling silver settings of .935/.999. Movement: Swiss mechanical wingding Imhof movement, Caliber 244, Fifteen Jewels, 8 days, Serial 2449074. The dial is octagonal with a unique painted scene depicting an ancient Greek ship...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Agate, Onyx, Sterling Silver, Bronze

1980s Deco Vintage Lucite Desk or Mantle Clock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A lovely Art Deco-inspired lucite desk or mantle clock with lucite body and base, mirrored face, brass hands, and brass marks at 3, 6, 9, and 12. In goo...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Mirror, Lucite

Atmos Jaeger Le Coultre Fireplace Clock Cal. 528
Located in Berlin, DE
Brass, gold-plated; crystal glass, etc. Reference 5800. Cal. 528/1 . Atmos V, gold-plated. Arabic numerals and indexes on white lacquered dial. Measures: Watch 22.5 x 18 x 13....
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Late 20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

Art Deco Chrome & Brass Free Standing Clock, English, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
Free standing Chrome Art Deco table/ desk clock. Wind up manual 30 hr movement which has been serviced and so comes to you in good working condition. Cosmetically It's in very good v...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass, Chrome

Art Deco Geometric Two Tone Wooden Mantle Clock, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
Art Deco Geometric Two Tone Wooden Mantle Clock. - Amazing Rare Shape. The overall condition is very good. Fully serviced and working well. Wonder...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass, Chrome

Gustavian Clock in Original Gilt, circa 1790
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Charming richly carved Gustavian clock in original gilt, circa 1790 - 1810.
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18th Century Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Metal

Atlanta Midcentury Atomic Age Sunburst Brass Table Desk Clock, Western Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
An amazing midcentury triangular design starburst table or desk clock from the 1950s. Executed by Atlanta, Western Germany. Made of brass with a beautiful base, brass rays and a love...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Art Deco Table Clock, Murano Glass, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Art Deco Table Clock, Murano Glass, 1950s.
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1950s Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Murano Glass

Mid-Century Modern Brass Kundo German World Globe Desk or Table Clock
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This clock was made by the well known Kundo clock company of Germany and dates to approximately 1970 and done in a Mid-Century Modern style. This World globe clock...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Metal, Brass

Jaeger LeCoultre Vendome Atmos Clock
Located in Mérida, YU
A beautiful Jaeger LeCoultre mid century Vendome Atmos clock. This piece looks wonderful on a desk in a study, or on a mantelpiece or table. Very elegant. ...
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1970s Swiss Aesthetic Movement Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Gold Plate

Imhof Midcentury Gilt Desk Clock and Weather Compendium
Located in London, GB
A midcentury gilt desk clock and weather compendium by Imhof. A stunning vintage timepiece that captures the elegance and style of midcentury design...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

Desk clock Goddess Fortuna "medicine" with miniature doctor's tools
Located in VALENZA, IT
Miniature and Sterling Silver Desk Clock and wood. The base is made of wood. Above it, the following 925 silver parts were made and placed: Goddess of Fortune holding a scroll engr...
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Late 20th Century Italian Other Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Sterling Silver

Antique Miniature French Marble Case Art Deco Desk Clock with Second Hand Dial
Located in Danville, CA
1920s vintage Miniature French marble case Art Deco clock with second hand dial Here is a French miniature table clock. The maker marked on th...
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1920s French Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Marble, Brass

19th Century Bronze Ship's Clock from Kelvin White & Hutton, London
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century Bronze ship's clock from Kelvin White & Hutton, London.
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Mid-20th Century English Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze

Vintage Hollywood Regency Brass Table Clock by Diehl Electro, Germany, 1960s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Table clock Origin: Germany Producer: Diehl Electro, Germany Age: 1960s This original vintage table clock...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Metal

Cartier Paris 1920 Art Deco Chinoiserie 18kt Desk Clock in Nephrite Jade Enamel
Located in Miami, FL
A desk clock designed by Cartier. An impressive and beautiful desk clock, created in Paris France by the house of Cartier, during the art deco period, back in the 1920. This stunning rare piece has been designed with Chinoiserie patterns and carefully crafted up with parts in yellow gold of 18 karats and carved nephrite green jadeite jade. Accented with applications of navy blue enamel and fitted on top, with a hinged retractable handle. The movement is mechanical It is accompanied with the associated original key for the winding. The dial is silver with guilloche, Roman numerals with gold hands and inscribed, Cartier. Weight: 320.95 Grams, (205.74 Dwt). Measurements: 69 mm by 31 mm by 78 mm (2.72 x 1.22 x 3.07 Inches). Hallmarks: Stamped with French marks, five times with the head of the eagle for the assay and guaranty of the gold, two times with the maker's mark JM inside of a lozange cartouche and signed on the reverse, "CARTIER 1649". Literature: Olivier Bachet & Alain Cartier, Cartier Exceptional...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Jade, Gold, Silver, Enamel

Set of Two Vintage Traditional Spanish Alarm Clock, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of Two vintage Spanish traditional alarm clocks. Manufactured by unknown company in Spain, circa 1960. In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, pres...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Metal

Ry Fine Late 18th Century French Empire Gilt Bronze Clock, Signed
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine and rare late 18th century French mercury gilt bronze Empire clock. Signed V Vandenchildes a Brussels.
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Late 18th Century French Empire Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze

Gilt and Enameled Bronze Clock, White Marble, the Three Graces
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Gilt and Enameled Bronze Clock, White Marble, The Three Graces, Supporting a Globe Clock. Important clock representing "Les Trois Grâces" supp...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

Isamu Noguchi Hawkeye "Measured Time" Clock and Kitchen Timer
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
The “Measured Time” clocks have appeared previously on the market without attribution, identified only by the clockface “Hawkeye” label or the Stev...
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1930s American Art Nouveau Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Metal

1980s Yellow & Black Stacked Desk or Mantel Clock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With a stunning combination of yellow, black, and enameled metal, black lucite accents, and primary-colored hands, this postmodern clock is designed with a stacked semi-circle design...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Metal

19th Century French Gilt Bronze & Silvered Three Piece Clock Garniture
By Mitchell Vance Co.
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Great craftsmanship French gilt bronze and silvered brass three piece clock garniture from the mid 19th century. The set include a French ebauche clock 8-day brass time and strike mo...
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1860s French American Empire Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass, Bronze

Rocaille Clock in Porcelain in the Taste of Jacob Petit 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Polychrome fine porcelain clock surmounted by a bacchante and a faun sitting under a cup and holding a garland of flowers. Shimmering decoration of bouquets of flowers, scrolls and f...
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19th Century European Rococo Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Porcelain

Mystery Brass Diana Figure Swinging Clock with 8 Day Skeleton Movement
Located in Danville, CA
Mystery Diana swinging swinger clock with 8 day skeleton movement. Solid brass cast lady Diana statue with a wood base. Hand painted 2" porcelain dial ring. Clock portion swings back and forth with no apparent power. 2 Jeweled bar on the statue which holds the clock portion. The clock portion is 9-1/4" long and 2-1/2" wide. The clock comes with minor minute adjustment, that allow you to adjust the clock to the exact time. All clock parts...
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Early 2000s Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

Victorian Novelty Gilded brass Mantel Clock
By The Perivale British Clock Company
Located in Dereham, GB
Victorian Novelty Gilded brass Mantel Clock Circular Dial Clock, Bevelled Glass, 6cm Diameter Cream & Gilded face, Centre with Winged cherub on...
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1880s English Rococo Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

Cartier Paris London 1905 Belle Epoque Enamel Desk Clock 18kt Gold & Platinum
Located in Miami, FL
Belle epoque desk clock designed by Cartier. An impressive and magnificent "mignonette" desk clock, created in Paris France by the house of Cartier, during the Edwardian Belle Epoque period, back in the 1905. This stunning piece is very rare and has been designed with neoclassic French patterns and carefully crafted with parts made up in yellow gold of 18 karats, silver and platinum. It is mounted with four spherical parts, carved from green chrysoprase. The five sides are embellished with applications of vivid purple enamel over a sunburst and linear guilloche ground and the borders are accented with a linear frame of white champleve enamel. Fitted in the reverse with a sistem to open and close the three winding parts to manipulate. Movement: Mechanical 8 days, key winding and It is accompanied with the associated original key. Dial: White ceramic with gold batons for the seconds, with Arabic black numerals and gold hands, inscribed, Cartier Paris-London. Diamonds: The platinum part on top is mount, with 60 calibrated Old European rose cuts diamonds, 0.30 carats, F color, VS-1 clarity Chrysoprase: Mounted with screws on the base, with 4 four spherical cabochon cuts carved from natural translucent green chrysoprase with a weight of 8 carats. Weight: 272.8 Grams, (174.87 Dwt). Measurements: 47 mm by 40 mm by 70 mm (1.85 x 1.57 x 2.75 Inches). Hallmarks: Stamped with French marks, the mark for the silver and gold assay and warranty, the maker's mark for Eugène Bako inside a lozange cartouche, the case numbers, the Cartier serial numbers and signed at the bottom, "CARTIER 2027 LONDON PARIS 11290 S". Literature: Olivier Bachet & Alain Cartier, Cartier Exceptional objects, Palais Royal 2021, Volume 1, Pp-117 and 128, for two similars Illustrated, see figures. Comparative Literature: Hans Nadelhoffer, Cartier, Jewelers Extraordinary, London, 1984, pl.18 Barracca, Negretti & Nencini, Le Temps de Cartier, Milan, 1989, p.34 A Cartier carriage clock of very closely related design was sold Antiquorum Geneva, The Magical Art of Cartier, 19 November 1996, lot 36 (illustrated in its travel case in Nadelhoffer). The dial design may be compared with other Cartier desk clocks of this period illustrated in Barracca et al. Publications: Published in the Vogue Art...
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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Platinum, Silver, Enamel, Gold

Large Mystery Brass Lady Gloria 8 Day Cobalt Blue Ball Swinging Clock
Located in Danville, CA
Mystery gloria 4" cobalt blue ball marble swinging clock. Here is a nice mystery cobalt blue 4" ball swinger clock. While the clock is running, the c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

Naudet & Co. 1915-1916 Paris World War I French Aviation Altimeter Militaire
Located in Miami, FL
World War I French aviation altimeter made by Naudet & Co. Antique French aviation altimeter designed specifically for aviation, and dating to th...
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1910s French Industrial Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass, Steel

19th Century Austrian Silver & Enamel Clock, Hermann Ratzersdorfer, c.1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique late-19th century Austrian exceptional solid silver & hand painted enamel miniature clock, of traditional upright form, the corners set with columns, canopy mounted with figu...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Silver, Enamel

1930s Art Deco Table Desk Clock With Cubist Glass Case by P.M. Favre
Located in Ulm, DE
Clock with cubist glass case by P.M. FAVRE Original Art Deco, France 1930s Width: 15 cm Height: 16.5 cm Depth: 13 cm.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Glass, Wood

CYMA WATCH COMPANY - Vintage Alarm Clock - 11 Jewels - Swiss Made - Circa 1950's
By CYMA Watch Co.
Located in Chatham, ON
CYMA WATCH COMPANY - Brass alarm clock - Swiss made - circa 1950's. Features include - manual wind - alarm stop on top and back - 11 jewels - separ...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

Art Deco English Chrome Clock , 8 Day, Mechanical, by Smiths, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
This is a stunning quality made Art Deco chrome clock by the English clockmakers Smiths - it has an 8 day movement and is in excellent working o...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Chrome

Blessing Alarm Clock, 1970s
By Blessing
Located in FERROL, ES
Blessing XXL alarm clock, 1970s Large watch with pink plastic case and white dial with purple numbers and hands. Working correctly, checked by a wat...
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1970s German Space Age Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Plastic

19th Century French Flame Mahogany Napoleon Empire Period Mantel Clock
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A superb 19th century French Flame Mahogany Napoleon Empire Period Egyptian style Mantel Clock This clock was produced in the Fr...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

Early 19th Century, Gothic Brass Skeleton Clock on Wood Base with Glass Dome
Located in Middleburg, VA
Early 19th century Gothic brass skeleton clock on wood base with glass dome. Bell on peak with steeple design and halberd hammer. Painted metal fa...
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Early 19th Century English Gothic Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

Rare French Table Clock, End 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
RARE FRENCH TABLE CLOCK end 19th Century In yellow metal and cloisonné enamels "flowers", enameled dial and pendulum with river landscapes and enam...
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Porcelain

French Bronze & Slate Three Piece Garniture / Bust of Nenelaus
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Excellent craftsmanship French gilt bronze and slate three piece clock garniture from the mid 19th century with the bust of Menelaus King of Sparta. The garniture set include one Clo...
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1850s French Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Slate, Bronze

Atmos by Jaeger Le Coultre Classic Model Plated in Rose Gold
Located in Milano, MI
Atmos table clock by Jaeger Le Coultre, Rose Gold plated Classic model. Ø cm 16 Ø cm 23,5 h cm 20 The Atmos is a perpetual motion clock, the f...
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1940s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Gold Plate

"Design in Time and Light" Clock by Jerome Simon
Located in Dorchester, MA
Created (and patented) in 1981 by Jerome Simon, the extraordinary "Design in Time and Light" is a light-beam projection clock. The arched chrome and glass...
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Late 20th Century American Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Chrome

Large French 19th C Bronze Intimate Couple Figure Marble Base 8 Day Mantle Clock
Located in Danville, CA
Large French 19th century Bronze Intimate Couple Figure Marble Base 8 Day Mantle Clock. This is an amazing 19th century French tall figure marble mantle clock. The intimate couple...
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19th Century French Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Whether you’re working on-site or giving your home office the makeover it deserves, a new, vintage or antique table clock or desk clock is a decorative touch that blends ornament and functionality. Who says that a unique desk clock isn’t a meaningful addition to your home office or library? And who says you don’t need a cool clock anymore?

While our means for telling time have evolved from pocket watches to wristwatches and finally to our digital phones, there is likely still a place for a table clock or desk clock in your life, even if it isn’t a modern desk clock.

Antique and vintage clocks appeal to our penchant for nostalgia, whisking us back in time to the 18th and 19th centuries, when clockmakers were busying themselves with designs for objects such as mantel clocks, then ornate pieces that were typically displayed on top of a fireplace. Tabletop clocks and desk clocks are variations on the carriage clock, a small, portable timepiece outfitted with a hinged carrying handle that garnered popularity as the growth of rail travel took shape.

Clocks make great collectibles. More than one mantel clock in your home library is going to elevate the space where your carefully curated stacks of books live, while a well-designed small decorative desk clock can be a fun way to express your personal style. Amid your inkwell, porcelain paperweights and other desk accessories, a desk or table clock designed during the Art Deco or Louis XVI eras, for example, is going to stand out in your workspace as a striking accent.

Since new, vintage and antique tabletop and desk clocks are not as common in today’s interiors, these objects will make a statement in yours. Find a spectacular clock on 1stDibs now.

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