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Clocks For Sale
Fantastic Early 19th Century Empire Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze Mantle Clock
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Fantastic Early 19th Century Empire style gilt and patinated bronze mantle clock A large gilt bronze, beautiful woman sitting upon a griffin bergere chair, leaning on pillows an...
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Early 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Clocks

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Bronze

Egyptian Revival Bronze and Marble French Mantle Clock
Located in Bronx, NY
This wonderful 1920s Egyptian Revival clock is surmounted with an Assyrian style lamassau (human headed winged lion) and flanked by a pair of re...
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Early 20th Century French Egyptian Revival Clocks

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Belgian Black Marble

George I Lantern Clock by Thomas Reeve, Harlestone
Located in Norwich, GB
George I lantern clock by Thomas Reeve of Harlestone One-piece column turned corner posts with integral tall vase turned finials and domed brass bell ...
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1710s English George I Antique Clocks

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Brass

Neoclassical Style Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Clock Set by Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
Neoclassical style porcelain and gilt bronze clock set by Barbedienne French, late 19th Century Clock: Height 53cm, width 27cm, depth 24cm Candelabra: Height 56cm, width 19cm, dep...
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze

Three Piece Alabaster Clock Garniture in the Form of a Neo-Gothic Cathedral
Located in London, GB
This exquisite three-piece alabaster clock garniture consists of a central clock with two flanking vases. The central clock is designed to resemble the shape of a neo-Gothic cathedra...
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19th Century French Gothic Antique Clocks

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Alabaster, Ormolu

English Chestnut and Mahogany Tall Case Clock. John Coates, London, Circa 1750
By John Coates
Located in Charleston, SC
English Chestnut and Mahogany tall case clock with broken arch pediment, floral rosettes, original brass urn finials, dolphin and figural ormolu face, original arched hood with glass door, cross banded...
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1750s English George II Antique Clocks

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Brass

Large Three-Piece Porcelain, Champlevé Enamel, and Ormolu Mounted Clock Set
Located in London, GB
Large three-piece porcelain, champlevé enamel, and ormolu mounted clock set French, late 19th century Measures: Clock: height 46cm, width 25cm, depth 15cm Vases: height 38cm, width 14cm, depth 11cm This exceptional antique clock set consists of a central clock flanked by a pair of small vases...
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Clocks

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Enamel, Ormolu

Large Industrial Bakelite Double Sided Factory Clock from Pragotron, 1950s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This large double-sided factory clock was produced by Pragotron, in former Czechoslovakia, during the 1950s. The piece features a two brown bakelite clock with glass cover and iron c...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Clocks

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Iron

White Mora Clock Swedish Early 1800s Antique Gold Carved Crown
Located in Lewes, England
Shipping special update - We have negotiated a special flat rate shipping cost to the USA with our main US shipping partner for our 1st dibs clients of only £995 export crated by ai...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Clocks

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Wood

Vintage Modernist Wooden Teak Metal Table Clock by Zentra, Germany 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Table clock Origin: Germany Producer: Zentra, Germany Age: 1970s This original wooden table clock w...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Clocks

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Metal

Important Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Clock Set Garniture
Located in New York, NY
Comprising of a royal blue hand painted porcelain clock garniture set. Marked Japy Freres Cie Med Honheur Mark in the back of the movement. Origin: French Date: circa 1890 Dimension: clock 18...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Clocks

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Porcelain

Antique Eclectic Style Gilt Bronze Clock Set by Henri Picard and Denière et Fils
Located in London, GB
Antique eclectic style gilt bronze clock set by Henri Picard and Denière et Fils French, late 19th century Dimensions: Clock height 78cm, width 36cm, depth 24cm, candelabra height ...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Clocks

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Ormolu

The Astronomy Lesson French Empire Mantel Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
This magnificent French Empire ormolu mantel clock features the iconic Neoclassical genre scene often referred to as "The Astronomy Lesson." A popular motif during this period, Emper...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Clocks

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Marble, Enamel, Ormolu

Rare 19th Century Sevres Style Clock Set
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very fine quality French late 19th century Sevres style and gilded ormolu clock garniture. Having a pair of four branch candelabra, each with ram's head and female mask mounts, dra...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Clocks

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Ormolu

French Portico Clock Signed Cellier à Paris, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Small portico clock made of gray marble with gilded applications. The cylindrical movement is enclosed between two columns, above which a figural top piece in the form of a seated Ch...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Clocks

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Marble, Bronze, Enamel

Unusual Enamel Wall Clock Ca' 1960's
By Robert Wuersch Associates
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A charming wall clock in enamel on copper, ca' 1960's. Probably by Robert Wuersch, Falls River, Mass. Battery operated.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clocks

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Enamel

Antique French Gilt Bronze and Lapis Lazuli Mantel Clock after Falconet
Located in London, GB
French sculptor Etienne-Maurice Falconet (1716-1791) is the inspiration for this beautiful, sumptuous mantel clock. His clock, crafted in the late 18th Century and now on display at the Louvre Museum, caused such a stir when it was exhibited over 100 years later, at the Great Exhibition in Paris in 1900 that one reviewer claimed that it "attracted so much admiration from the crowds gathered around that the pressure was sufficient at times to endanger its safety." As well as this famed 'Three Graces...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Clocks

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Lapis Lazuli, Ormolu, Bronze

Vintage Office Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1980s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial wall clock was produced by Pragotron in former Czechoslovakia during the 1980s. It features a white aluminium dial and a curved plastic glass cover. The piece has been con...
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1980s Czech Industrial Vintage Clocks

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Aluminum

Fryksdahl Swedish Clock from Värmland, 19th Century with Nicely Carved Crest
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 19th century Swedish clock with ornate details. This Fryksdahl Swedish clock from Värmland features a nicely carved crest at the top with stylized rose and rosettes. The rosette m...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Clocks

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Wood

French Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock by Deverberie a Paris, Fire-Gilded
Located in Berlin, DE
French Empire mantel clock from DeVerberie a Paris. Fire-gilded. Age-related condition.
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19th Century Empire Antique Clocks

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Bronze

Louis XVI Style Porcelain and Gilt-Bronze Lyre Clock Garniture, circa 1900
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A fine Louis XVI style cobalt blue porcelain and gilt-bronze lyre clock garniture, with jewel set pendulum. French, circa 1900. The candelabra bearing a paper label to the und...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Clocks

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Bronze

Late Georgian Mahogany Musical Table Clock
Located in London, GB
A Late Georgian Musical Table Clock By Thomas Roskell The well patinated carved mahogany case having a fluted and foliate carved pagoda top su...
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Clocks

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Mahogany

Marble and Patinated Bronze Egyptian Revival Mantel Garniture for Tiffany & Co
Located in Montreal, QC
Marble and Patinated Bronze Egyptian Revival Mantel Garniture Set Set is comprised of a clock and a pair of obelisks. Clock features a bronze lamassu and engraved and gilt hieroglyph...
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1890s French Late Victorian Antique Clocks

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Marble

Fine Quality French Ormolu and White Marble Clock Set
Located in New York, NY
A fine quality French ormolu and patinated bronze and white marble clock set with cherubs holding the candelabras and large central clock with two fem...
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19th Century French Antique Clocks

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Carrara Marble, Bronze

French Faience Chinoiserie Clock, Luneville, circa 1875
Located in New York, NY
Modeled with foo-dog perched on a rock and leaning on a clock as it emerges from the waves.
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1870s French Antique Clocks

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Faience

Genuine Unusual Antique Northern Swedish Faux Paint Long Case Clock
Located in Kramfors, SE
Genuine long case clock from Sweden made during the first years of the 19th century, around 1810. The clock is unusual and genuine, from the village ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Clocks

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Pine

Art Deco Modernist Chrome Travel Alarm Clock, c1930
Located in Devon, England
Offered for your consideration is this high end, extremely good quality Art Deco German Alarm travel clock. A superb movement is house inside the case and is in excellent working condition, the alarm working as well having been recently and professionally serviced by a horologist. We believe the clock is most likely by Junghans but we can only attribute it as it's not marked. The curved round shouldered...
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Clocks

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Brass, Chrome

Scottish Mahogany Swan Neck Satinwood Patera Inlaid Tall Case Clock, Circa 1780
By Charles Campbell
Located in Charleston, SC
Scottish mahogany eight day tall case clock with three sphere brass finials, a swan neck satinwood inlay patera pediment, intricately carved fretwork, over an arched door with flanki...
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1780s Scottish Regency Antique Clocks

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Brass, Steel

Marianne Westman - Rörstrand - Clock
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product Description: Marianne Westman was a designer for the Rörstrand factory from 1950 to 1971. Marianne designed celebrated tableware like the Mon Amie- and Picknick series. Altho...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Clocks

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Ceramic

Telechron Model 7H141 Lucite & Brass Electric Desk Clock
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare Lucite and brass Telechron Model 7H141 Electric desk clock featuring a brass face with a bubble glass front fitted inside a highly polished square acrylic block with brass feet....
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1940s American Vintage Clocks

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Acrylic

Midcentury Kienzle Wall Clockc
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass construction with antique pink painted clock face from the early 1950s. Original mechanical movement but it can be changed to AAA-battery movement on request. Delivery time a...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clocks

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Brass

Mid-Century Spanish Carved Giltwood Sunburst Wall Clock with Mirrored Insets
Located in Dallas, TX
Add a touch of elegance to your home with this striking gilt wood sunburst clock, hand-carved in Spain circa 1970. This vintage piece features a ce...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Clocks

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Giltwood, Mirror

Large 19th Century Bronze Bachuss Clock Set, by Deniere
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very impressive 19th century Louis XVI style Bachuss influenced bronze and gilded ormolu clock garniture. The pair of four branch candelabra each supported by bronze putti, raised ...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Clocks

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Bronze

George III Mahogany Longcase Clock by John Allam
Located in Astoria, NY
George III Figured Mahogany Longcase Clock by John Allam, circa 1780, of architectural form, the 12 in. brass dial with silvered chapter ring, seconds ring and oval plaque signed Joh...
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18th Century British Antique Clocks

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Mahogany

18th Mahogany Longcase Clock Robert Fletcher Chester 1784-1820
By Robert Fletcher of Chester 1
Located in Oirlo, LI
This 18th-century mahogany longcase clock boasts a beautifully painted 13-inch arched dial, featuring a charming sun and moon automaton on the arch, a subsidiary seconds dial, and a ...
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Early 18th Century English Georgian Antique Clocks

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Wood

Very Fine and Rare Onyx, Porcelain, Cloisonné Enamel and Ormolu Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
Very fine and rare green onyx, porcelain, cloisonné enamel and ormolu mantel clock French, Late 19th Century Height 64cm, diameter 23cm This beautiful piece is an exceptionally unusual and equally beautiful mantel clock, crafted from a variety of materials, used to showcase an array of superb decorative arts and techniques. Made in France in the late nineteenth century it is formed of green onyx, porcelain (the vase on top), cloisonné enamel and ormolu. The dials are set upon three columns of ormolu, mounted on green onyx, and framed with enamel in red, white, and blue, floral motifs. The dials are adorned with lettering in both French and Spanish, and measure time, temperature, and pressure. An elegant decorative vase mounts the clock, crafted from porcelain, and similarly decorated with enamel elements. Rare in design and even rare in terms of pure quality, it forms a unique antique timepiece...
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Clocks

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Onyx, Enamel, Ormolu

17th Century Charles II Month Going Marquetry Longcase Clock by John Wise
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A superb Charles II month duration floral marquetry longcase clock by the well-known maker John Wise, c. 1680-85. Measure: 10". The case is of the highest quality and decorated throughout in very attractive floral marquetry depicting spring flowers and birds showing a high level of sophistication with a glazed circular lenticle to the door. Similarly, the rising hood is decorated with blind frets around the top and surmounted by a shallow caddy decorated by five gilt wooden ball finials. It is flanked by prominent gilt brass-capped solid barley twist columns, with blind fretted panels to the sides. The month-going nicely finned and knopped five pillar movement has reversed going and striking trains, the striking train (on the right) being regulated by a small outside countwheel. The going train has anchor escapement and a seconds pendulum. The movement is fronted by a 10-inch brass dial with an unusual narrow silvered chapter ring, seconds ring and date aperture. It has elaborate cherub-head spandrels in the corners and is signed along the bottom John Wise Londini Fecit. The middle is finely matted, whilst the time is indicated by a fine pair of blued-steel hands, the hour hand richly pierced. The maker John Wise was born in Banbury shortly before 17 March 1624, the date of his baptism. He was the son of John and Ann Wise and a cousin of Joseph Knibb...
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17th Century British Charles II Antique Clocks

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Brass, Steel

Exceptional Late 19th Century Three-Piece Clock Set by Ferdinand Gervais
Located in Long Island City, NY
An exceptional late 19th century gilt bronze-mounted marble three-piece clock set By Ferdinand Gervais The lyre shaped case surrounded with bronze roses, acanthus and lilys, a ...
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Clocks

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Louis XV Antique Boulle Clock Set Black Wood and Gild Bronze 19th century
Located in Sweden, SE
Amazing historicism clock ensemble in the style of Louis XV (late Baroque) with gorgeous architecture. This is a fine example of custom bronze work that is available on the antique market. Made in the second half of the 19th century, clock movement by Frédéric Japy (marked on cased), hand chased and gilt bronze décor of quality. Complete with 2 five-light candelabra, pendulum and key the clock itself stands on the included wooden base. Running and strikes on spring. Antique wooden clocks...
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Late 19th Century Baroque Antique Clocks

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Brass, Bronze

Litchfield Cathedral Skeleton Clock by Evans of Handsworth
By William F. Evans of Handsworth
Located in New Orleans, LA
This remarkable English Litchfield Cathedral skeleton clock, crafted by Evans of Handsworth, captures the essence of the famed Lichfield Cathedral with its iconic three-spire top and stunning Gothic architecture. This extraordinary timepiece features an intricate skeleton design, revealing its impressive two-train chain fuseé movement that powers an eight-day movement, chiming the hours on a melodious gong. The dial is a masterpiece in itself, intricately pierced and engraved in silver, displaying the time with Roman numerals and blued steel hands. The clock sits gracefully atop its original rosewood base. The Birmingham firm of William F. Evans of Handsworth was one of the most respected makers of skeleton clocks of the 19th century. The golden age of their manufacture occurred between the 1860s through the 1880s, and the firm was renowned for the stellar quality, grand size and superior materials utilized in the creation of their clocks. Of the many cathedrals they produced, the Litchfield Cathedral skeleton clock has earned a prominent status in today's market, being highly sought-after and coveted by collectors and enthusiasts alike. Skeleton clocks stand out as exceptional and captivating timepieces, meticulously crafted to reveal the inner workings of the mechanism in all their glory. Originating as early as the mid-16th Century as drum clocks, these intricately designed clocks are a testament to the finest craftsmanship of their time. The French played a significant role in popularizing skeleton clocks around 1750, introducing remarkable spring-driven antique mantle clocks...
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19th Century English Antique Clocks

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Silver, Steel

Max Bill Design Years '60 for Junghans Wall Clock Ato-Mat
Located in Biella, IT
Max Bill design years '60 for Junghans wall clock ato-mat first edit with electro/mechanical movement the clock is in ceramic metal and plastic, in good condition and very rare.....
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clocks

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Wall Clock by Richter Quarz in Brass, 1960s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Stunning sunburst wall clock made of brass, metal and glass. One of the most beautiful models I have seen to date. An eye catcher par excellence....
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clocks

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Metal, Brass

Rosenthal Jugendstil Porcelain Clock with the Goddess Diana (Artemis) the Hunter
By Rosenthal, Karl Himmelstoss
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Jugendstil porcelain clock. By Rosenthal. In blanc de chine porcelain with gilt accents throughout and a gold washed clock face. Perched atop the clock is the Godde...
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20th Century German Jugendstil Clocks

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Porcelain

Antique Chinese Mother of Pearl Inlaid Automaton Figure Enamel Bracket Clock
Located in Danville, CA
Here we are offering a rare Chinese rosewood bracket clock with enamel column on each side. Front case is inlaid with mother of pearl and nearly in perfect condition. 5 brass finials located on the top of the case. This clock has an 8 day fusee chain driven movement with quarterly striking. On the hour strike, the pair of figures above the dial raises their hammers and strikes the bell. The brass movement is engraved and signed. A large window...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Clocks

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Bronze

French Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Style Marble and Ormolu Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular French mid 19th century Louis XVI st. white Carrara marble and ormolu clock in the manner of Clodion. The clock is raised by elegant reeded topie shaped feet below the ...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Clocks

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Carrara Marble, Ormolu

palatial 3 pieces clock set in bronze with cherub
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible and huge gilded and patinated bronze clock set of three pieces composed of a pair of nine lights candelabra and a clock . The candelabra are supported by a two standing c...
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1890s French Louis XVI Antique Clocks

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Bronze

Rare Bronze and Pink-Marble Table Clock, E.F. Caldwell and Co.
Located in New York, NY
With the following features: Swiss watch movement, 8 day, calendar, and moon phases.
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Early 1900s American Antique Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

A fabulous quality 19th Century French carved oak wall clock
Located in Martlesham, GB
A fabulous quality 19th Century French carved oak wall clock, the circular clock dial located at the centre with a decorative carved and moulded edge, surrounding the clock dial is ...
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1880s French Antique Clocks

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Oak

Magnificent quality antique Victorian alabaster mantle clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
Magnificent quality antique Victorian alabaster mantel clock, having a quality antique Victorian alabaster mantle clock of architectural form, with gilded metal mounts and pillars, h...
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Early 19th Century Early Victorian Antique Clocks

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Alabaster

Fine Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Antique French Clock - Gun Dog
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A stunning ormolu clock by Achille Brocot & Delettrez, celebrating hunting and fishing. Finely made in mercury fire gilded Bronze Doré and mounted with Sèvres style porcelain. It fea...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Clocks

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Ormolu

Rococo Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Porcelain Clock Garniture
Located in London, GB
Rococo style gilt bronze mounted porcelain clock garniture French, late 19th century Measures: Clock: Height 38cm, width 27cm, depth 13...
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Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze

Egyptian Revival Grande Sonnerie Clock from the Biedermeier Period
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Egyptian Revival Grande Sonnerie clock from the Biedermeier period. It features animated workmen that swing an anvil, pump bellows while making a 'clac...
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19th Century Egyptian Revival Antique Clocks

19th Century French Napoleon III Empire Gilt Bronze Clock with Hunting Motifs
Located in Chicago, IL
This circa 1850 French mantel clock showcases a stunning figurative design made from cast gilt bronze. It depicts a hunter with a rabbit slung over the top curve of the clock case. T...
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Clocks

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Bronze

Antique French Louis Jaquine Brass Wag-on-the Wall Clock 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French wag-on-the-wall clock offers brass construction with floral and foliate embossed frame, face with Roman numerals and floral decoration, signed on face as photograph...
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19th Century French Antique Clocks

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Brass

Postmodern "Super Present" Pendulum Wall Clock by Shohei Mihara for Wakita
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning 1980s pendulum wall clock designed by Shohei Mihara for Wakita's "Super Present" line of clocks. Mihara was a leader in postmodern design in Japan during the 1980s. Usuall...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Clocks

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Plastic

Mid-20th Century French Tortoiseshell and Bronze Boulle Mantel Clock on Base
Located in Dallas, TX
This important, vintage Boulle mantel clock was created in France, circa 1950. Standing on the original base, the clock has bronze scrolled feet and decorative mounts; it features an...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Clocks

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel

Adam Gordon Dunkeld Long Case ClockClock
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very attractive 18th century Tall Case Clock by Adam Gordon Dunkeld of Scotland. Beautifully proportioned Inlay Mahogany case with a Bro...
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Late 18th Century Antique Clocks

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Mahogany

Imperial Italian Louis XV Style Mantel Clock
By Imperial Clock Company
Located in Augusta, GA
Imperial mantle clock Made in Italy circa 1970s Made of brass and vibrant blue enamel Original key included Beautiful details
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1970s Italian Louis XV Vintage Clocks

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Brass, Enamel

LARGE Antique English IRON Clock Dial Face Industrial JOYCE WHITCHURCH Working
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A lovely large antique painted iron clock dial signed faintly signed for the famous company J B Joyce of Whitchurch. It dates from circa 1890. As reclaimed by our buyer from a dereli...
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19th Century English Industrial Antique Clocks

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Iron

Polychrome Alloy Bronze Garniture, Orientalist Style, 1860
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Polychrome alloy bronze garniture. Orientalist style, 1860. Machine clock signed 1570.
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1860s Austrian Islamic Antique Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Vintage and Antique Clocks for Sale: Find Unique Wall Clocks, Decorative Table Clocks and Grandfather Clocks on 1stDibs

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.

On 1stDibs, find a range of extraordinary antique and vintage clocks today.

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