Clocks

A 19th century French Napoleon III wall clock from Avignon with "oeil de boeuf" shaped glass paned door, ebonized wood frame and clock surround with mother-of-pearl inlay decoration. Enamel face with roman numerals and brass trim. Ten day movement, chiming on the hour, two minutes...

The 1965 Men's Accutron 214 Spaceview Openwork Wristwatch was a revolutionary timepiece featuring cutting-edge tuning fork technology, setting a new standard for accuracy in the industry by Bulova watches. The Spaceview wristwatch was never intended for the public marketplace. Originally made an openwork skeleton watch for jewelers and watch sellers to show off the revolutionary electronic tuning fork movement to prospective buyers in shops. After being displayed in-store customers immediately began to request these display models for purchase, so Bulova added an hour-and-minute track for customers to be able to read the time for purchase. Without realizing it Joseph Bulova had created an absolute sensation, so the "space view...

Quality antique burr walnut mantel clock by Kendal & Dent London, having a quality burr walnut case with a white enamel dial within a brass bezel, having a French 8-day two train mov...

A rare French Empire Gout d'Egypt mantle clock depiciting the Goddess Isis, in ormolu, red or rouge griotte marble and patinated bronze, known as the Thomas Hope Clock. This very rar...

Interestingly, while nearly all of the designs that came out of George’s studio were attributed to him, many were actually designed by him and his team. Some were even designed solely by someone else working at the studio. Nelson famously recounted the story of how the Ball Clock came to life in an interview decades after it’s release: “It was one of the really funny evenings. Noguchi came by, Bucky Fuller came by, and here was Irving, and here was I, and Noguchi - who can’t keep his hands off anything - he saw we were working on clocks and started making doodles. Then Bucky sort of brushed Isamu aside. He said, ‘This is a good way to do a clock’ and made some utterly absurd thing. Everybody was taking a crack at this, pushing each other aside and making scribbles. At some point we left – we were suddenly all tired, and we’d had a little bit too much to drink – and the next morning I came back, and here was this roll of paper, and Irving and I looked at it, and somewhere in this roll, there was a ball clock. I don’t know to this day who cooked it up.” Nevertheless, whoever it was that came up with George Nelson’s designs, it’s almost certain that they would never have come to fruition if it wasn’t for George’s vision and forward-thinking approach. Can you tell me more about his clocks? George’s clocks were one of his most impressive bodies of work. In total, he and his team designed over 130 clocks in just three decades. While it is widely accepted that Irving Harper was the lead designer for the Howard Miller Clock Company at George Nelson Associates, the collection arose after two insightful observations from George: one, that people no longer used the numbers to tell the time; and two, that since most people now used their wristwatch to tell the time, interior clocks were now free to become more decorative in nature. The clocks were designed and released in batches of 8 and were initially only given numbers for names. The Sunflower Clock was simply ‘Clock 2261’, the Flock of Butterflies Clock was 'Clock 2226’, and so on. The Ball was the first clock designed by George and his team and it was followed shortly after by the Star, Sunburst, Spindle, Asterisk, Turbine, Flock of Butterflies, Eye and others. The clocks were purposefully abstract and were designed to complement the modernist furniture emerging at the time. As well as wall clocks, George’s studio also produced a series of desk clocks during that time, most notably the bubble-shaped Night Desk...

A truly stunning and rare Memphis Milano inspired wall clock made in Japan by Citizen. Black case, black face with a dot at 12 o'clock and "CITIZEN" at 6 o'clock, and amazing multi-...

Large Orientalist musical picture clock after Krafft Continental, Mid-19th Century Height 111cm, width 112cm, depth 16cm This remarkable Orientalist musical picture clock, crafted ...

Introduces a new family of wall clocks, featuring vibrant colors and friendly characters eager to bring a touch of personality to your walls and point out the time. Discover the misc...

Ormolu bronze mantel clock flanked by a troubadour and musical instruments, signed 'Ferdinand Berthoud a Paris'. The end of the 18th and beginning of the 19th century was a crucial time in which new technological advances helped to make watches more accurate and more portable. During the 1790s, the production of gilded bronze increased considerably as working conditions improved. The freedom of trade initiated by the French Revolution allowed many casters to develop large factories. The new factory environment gave them a chance to execute all stages of bronze work including drawing, casting, gilding, assembly, and trade of art objects. While the bronzers took creative liberty in creating all kinds of clocks in contrast to the noble and rigorous structure carried by the movement of neoclassicism. Under the reign of Empire, the case designs started gradually to develop away from a proportionate and strict classicism towards a baroque style and revival style. The rediscovery of medieval civilization was one of the intellectual curiosities of the beginning of the 19th century, with much input from the Ancien Régime and its institutions, rites and the medieval churches in which family ceremonies occurred. This early nineteenth-century figural mantel clock is surmounted by a medieval musician. To be more precise, it is a french troubadour. Troubadours were known for composing and performing lyric poetry for the nobility back during medieval times. The clock is featuring a chiselled bronze troubadour, dressed in medieval fashion while holding a flute, playing a tune from sheet music called "Du Troubadour" that is resting on top of the rectangular clock case. In addition to that, the clock features a gilt bronze lute or vielle resting on a small stool on the opposite side of the clock’s case. The white enamel dial features the inscription Berthoud and is underlined by a bronze entourage chiselled with palmette motif, plus encompassed by c-scrolls and wreaths. The original hands are in blued steel and encircled by Roman numerals indicating hour next to Arabic numerals indicating minutes. The small details that adorn the hexagonal plinth are reliefs, depicting two water fountains or basins on both sides with a lyre in between. The sculpted image of a lyre raised above the background features also foliage garlands tied on top with ribbons. The clock rests on seven spinning feet. The clock was made in the well-known workshop of the Berthoud’s family that was recognized for their excellent work by the King. Berthoud Clockmakers History. Ferdinand Berthoud was a horologist and author of extensive treatises on timekeeping as well as a Swiss clockmaker serving the king of France, that produced many marine clocks, including a weight-driven version that inspired the first American sea-going clock. He was born in Plancemont, Switzerland, the son of an architect and judiciary. In 1741 he began a three-year apprenticeship as a clockmaker under his brother, Jean-Henri. He made his first marine chronometer in 1754 (sent for trial in 1761) and in 1764 was appointed a member of the Royal Society, London and Horloger Mécanicien de Sa Majesté et de la Marine ayant l'inspection de la construction des Horloges Marines. In 1769, Ferdinand Berthoud sent for his nephew Pierre-Louis Berthoud (1754–1813), commonly known as Louis Berthoud, a talented young watchmaker and clockmaker, inviting him to come to Paris from Couvet, Switzerland, to pursue his apprenticeship. Louis helped Ferdinand manufacture and repair the sea clocks...

Antique Edwardian quality mahogany inlaid mantle clock having a quality mahogany inlaid case with a brass bezel, circular dial, original hands, 8 day movement striking on the hour an...

A Rare Late 17th Century English Eight-Day Spring-Driven Table Clock, Circa 1700. England Signed J. Gerrard. This exceptional late 17th-century English eight-day table clock is a s...

Large clock in the style of Egyptomania, in marble of different colors, decorated with stylized hieroglyphs, falcons and scarabs. It is topped with a sphinx in patinated bronze. Eg...

Large cast iron factory clock manufactured by renowned electrical company Gents of Leicester. c.1930 Almost certainly used in an industrial setting, this clock retains it's remnan...

Travel alarm clock by Junghans, circa 1960s Original condition Brass with braun leather cover Still working Measures: Open height 7,5cm, wide 9cm, deep 8cm Closed height 2,5cm, wide ...

Large scale mantel or tabletop clock in the neoclassic style of a woman reclining and a Child with a book. The woman is holding a foliate wreath and lo...

The designs of Georges Chevalier (1894-1987), who was artistic director of Baccarat from the 1920s to the 1970s, were largely responsible for propelling Baccarat into the modern era. With his purity of line and geometric style cues, his signature is clearly legible, marking the stylistic power of the first artist to work for the Manufacture. Among Georges Chevalier’s flagship designs, was the Sun...

Pendulum clock built in the 1970s. The story of this item is rather peculiar: Some time ago a kind-looking elderly gentleman came into our store and asked if he could look at our mer...

Dimensions (Clock) - H: 16 1/2 in W: 7 1/2 in D: 4 1/4 in Dimensions (Candelabras) - H: 14 3/4 in W: 8 1/2 in D: 8 1/2 in This exquisite 19th-century clock set, crafted by the ren...

DOUBLE SIDED SQUARE WALL CLOCK BY GENTS OF LEICESTER A rare form and size clock by British clock makers Gents of Leicester. Manufactured circa 1940 The clocks steel case has been exposed and left in a RAW brushed finish and protected with a liquid beeswax polish. The clock retains its original slave movements and is controlled by a modern impulse driver which can be mounted external from the clock to control and changes that are required. The clock is a wall mounted variant but this can be spun to be ceiling mounted if required. A stunning small formatted clock with two 12" dials making it usable in both residential or commercial interiors. By choosing a vintage industrial clock...

Howell and James in the style of Lewis Foreman Day. A small Aesthetic Movement walnut mantle clock with brass finials and brass feet, a pierced gallery to the top centred with a fan ...

This gorge styled carriage clock was made by Drocourt for E. White in c.1870, at a time when Edward White had a well-deserved reputation for making and retailing clocks of the premier league...

Antique George III quality brass face oak longcase clock by William Lister having a quality oak case with an arched top, two turned columns, ...

Gigantic very rare heavy Sunburst mirror wall clock from the 1970s. Beautiful elaborate high quality design. The clock has a body made of black lacquered wood, at the front there are...

Travel clock with case. Metal, glass, leather, etc. XIX century. Case with lid at the top and front with a transparent glass sheet, upholstered on the inside, containing a travel cl...

This is a lovely antique French ormolu, gilt bronze, mantel clock with Bleu Celeste Sevres porcelain panels, by the renowned maker, Raingo Freres, Paris, circa 1850 in date. The clock features a beautifully cast pair of ormolu cherubs surmounted with game, to include fish, boar and pheasant, above a circular enamel dial with Arabic and Roman numerals. The dial is flanked by porcelain panels with gilt highlights, depicting playful cherubs. The clock has an 8 day striking movement and is complete with pendulum, bell and key. This incredible clock is a must have for any collector of ornamental and decorative pieces. Condition: The clock is in really excellent working condition the movement having been cleaned and serviced by our horologist, and the ormolu case having been polished, please see photos for confirmation. Dimensions in cm: Height 32 x width 47 x depth 13 Dimensions in inches: Height 1 foot, 1 inch x width 1 foot, 6 inches x depth 5 inches Raingo Freres The origins of the company Raingo Frères lie with Zacharie Joseph Raingo (1775 – 1847), a clockmaker, who was born in Belgium in 1775. Zacharie Joseph Raingo specialised in creating astronomical clocks...

Swedish Mora clock from the 1960's in original colour. Cream with gold carved detailing. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights and a bell chime on the hour. Wid...

Clock made by Pragotron in former Czechoslovakia in the 1970s. Kept in its original good condition. The clockwork mechanism has been entirely replace – now works with one AA battery.

Superb iconic design comes by way of this Art Deco bakelite alarm clock by the French clock makers Japy. Very desirable and rare model bakelite cas...

This wall clock was produced by AEG in Germany during the 1960s. It features a grey hammerpaint iron frame, a metal dial and a clear glass cover. Original electric movement ( 220 V )...

An Aesthetic Movement ebonized clock with finely carved decoration, the clock movement is by Edwards and Sons with a pair carved devices below and a blue and white floral ceramic bor...

A little Art Nouveau turquoise blue dressing table clock decorated with little cherubs playing and lazing in a country scene within a ring of ros...

Interesting and very attractive Art Deco mantle / mantel clock, circa 1920. Some of the most attractive designs date from the Art Deco era and this remarkable clock set is no excep...

Amazing Art Deco Egyptian French Mantel clock by the electric clock manufacturer ATO of Besançon, France. Emerald Onix from Brasil over black Belgian m...

Antique Swedish longcase clock from around 1820 to 1840. The clock was made by hand in Hälsingland in Northern Sweden. The frame is solid pine w...

Refined neoclassical clock in gilded bronze and marble base. The body consists of a classical depiction with a gilded bronze chariot and a swan's head, inside which sits a draped gir...

Beautiful and stylish clock, in good working order. If you are looking for an exceptionally designed clock from the Arts & Crafts era then this rare mantel clock could be yours to enjoy soon. You will rarely find a table clock...

Patinated bronze and mercury gilt bronze mantel clock featuring a vestal virgin dressed in the antique manner leaning her elbows on the Love altar. The enameled dial is signed by Rav...

With a stunning combination of red, blue, green, and yellow enameled metal, and yellow lucite accents, this postmodern clock is designed with a stacke...

Mid-19th century French slate & marble mantle clock. Drum head form. Black slate & green, black & white marble. Made by P. Marti et Cie. 8-day movement. History of clock repairs on b...

Antique three piece set garniture clock made of bronze with green marble bases and gilt feet. Mantel clock features the sculpture Hirondelle Blessee by Alfred Jean Foretay above a gilt framed, white porcelain clock...

A mid-century round wall clock featuring a brass frame, elegant brass hands and indices, and a stylish blue mosaic clock face. Manufactured in the 1950s by Europa, Germany, this cloc...

Westclox Tambour Front Art Deco Travel Alarm A Classic from its time this very stylish Tavel Alarm, the clock has Cream coloured tambour which slides over the clock face for prote...

George Nelson Birch & Brass wall clock for Howard Miller.

A Magnificent Large Antique French 19th Century Ormolu and Rouge Griotte marble clock set of exquisite craftsmanship. This spectacular clock set is comprising a pair of very large ni...

This wall clock was produced by Pragotron in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features a grey metal frame, an iron dial, an aluminium hands and a clear glass cover. The pie...

Antique George III quality mahogany longcase clock by Dan Williams of Crickhowell having a shaped pediment with three original turned mahogany finials above an arched glazed and maho...

Antique Victorian quality carved walnut Vienna wall clock having a quality carved walnut case with turned columns, original finales, shaped top and bottom, single walnut and glazed d...

Mid-Century Modern kite wall clock by George Nelson, Howard Miller, Vitra Label George Nelson (American, 1908-1986) Group of Table and Wall Clocks for Howard Miller, Vitra Design Museum, Poland/Germany, designed 1949-1954 Vitra Design Museum labels, With battery-operated mechanisms The Kite clock...

This wall clock was produced by Pragotron in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features a brown bakelite frame and back, a plastic dial, an aluminium hands and a convex cle...

A wall clock made of leather and brass manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960. The clock hangs with golden toned cords on a brass knob. A removable key is used for winding the move...

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A fine quality, Regency mahogany wheel barometer, the mahogany veneered case with architectural pediment above dentil banding, cross banded edge with t...

Louis XVI style garniture set. Torch and quiver design is centered at Bottom of the clock. A hand painted garden scene is presented at the Lower portion of the clock and a beautifu...

Early 18th-Century Burr Walnut Longcase Clock, Circa 1705-1710. England This magnificent early 18th-century English longcase clock exemplifies exceptional craftsmanship and timeless...

A strike repeat alarm carriage clock by Pierre Drocourt. Stamped and numbered with the Drocourt mark on the back plate in a gilded 'Gorge' case. Drocourt was one of the great carriag...

ClockClock 24 is both a kinetic sculpture and a functioning wall clock. It has been a signature piece of Humans since 1982 since it was first launched in 2016. The individual clock h...

A very fine and important palatial Louis XV style 19th-20th century figural gilt bronze white marble mantel clock with figures of cherubs, the enamel dial with Arabic numerals and fo...

A mantel clock made of bronze and marble "Roaring of the Lioness", France, circa 1880. Signed Par Omerth. Very good condition. bronze + marble Dimensions: height 48 cm, w...