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Clocks For Sale
19th Century English Tube Chimer Longcase Clock
Located in Dublin, IE
A spectacular late 19th century longcase Grandfather clock with an eight day movement and chiming on nine brass tubes. The very elaborate designed face with Arabic Numerals enclosing...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Clocks

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Brass

French 19th Century Champleve enamel mantle clock
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very impressive fine quality late 19th Century French gilded ormolu and Champleve enamel mantle clock. Having a seated cherub above the clock face, and a...
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19th Century French Antique Clocks

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Enamel, Ormolu

NSNG One More Time Clock sandblasted Brass
Located in Eindhoven, NL
No Screw No Glue is an iconic range of furniture and objects designed by Joost Van Bleiswijk in which the components are laser cut and assembled by slotting the pieces together. As t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Clocks

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Brass

Fine Unusual Bronze Girandole Mantel Clock
Located in Norwood, NJ
Unusual late 18th century patinated and gilt bronze girandole form clock. Two removable arms with different branch and leaf form motif, thistle and rose stems. Crystal drops surrounding center fluted column. Clock with gilt dial set in rotating frame mount. Movement signed James Stoddart...
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Late 18th Century English Regency Antique Clocks

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Crystal, Bronze

French Empire Style Lapis and Gilt Bronze Three-Piece Clock Set
Located in London, GB
This beautiful early 20th Century clock set with later lapis veneer will make a stunning Neoclassical style addition to a mantelpiece and a bold i...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Clocks

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Lapis Lazuli, Ormolu, Bronze

Fine Japanese Miyao Bronze Mantel Clock
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality and rare, Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) Signed Miyao bronze mantel clock. Having a charming drummer boy above a drum like surround to t...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Clocks

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Bronze

Three-Piece Louis XV Rococo Style Porcelain and Ormolu Clock Set
Located in London, GB
Three-piece Louis XV Rococo style porcelain and ormolu clock set French, late 19th century Clock: Height 82cm, width 62, depth 28cm Candelabra: Height 76cm, diameter 22cm Compr...
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Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Clocks

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Ormolu

Art Nouveau france travel clocks messing
Located in Berlin, DE
Travel alarm clock in a high-quality brass case With facet-cut enamelled glass and hand-painted dial the clockwork has to be taken over by the buyer himself and made to run
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1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Clocks

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Brass

Sterling Silver Asprey & Co London 1913 Miniature Carriage Clock Original Case
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exceptionally rare and absolutely stunning fully hallmarked 1913 Asprey & Co London Sterling Silver & miniature carriage clock in the original...
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1910s English Edwardian Vintage Clocks

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Sterling Silver

Clock set 3 pieces marble and bronze with cherub
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Magnificent clock set three pieces executed by Prosper Roufoel working 26 place Vendome a Paris, one of the most pretigious place in paris where is the great jewwelers and the ritz ...
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1880s French Louis XVI Antique Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

Aluminum Wall Clock from the 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
Aluminum frame with battery movement. Used but still in a good condition, made in Germany in the 1970s.
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1970s German Vintage Clocks

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Aluminum

Victorian Desk Clock / Barometer / Thermometer Set
By J.H Steward
Located in Norwich, GB
Victorian desk clock / barometer set Gothic style carved oak case standing on a raised, moulded plinth surmounted by two brass flambeau finials and central architectural pediment. The clock to the left with cast bezel, silvered dial, Roman numerals, original steel hands, engraved to centre and signed ‘J.H.Steward, 54 Cornhill 406 and 66 Strand & 456 West Strand, London. The aneroid barometer with bevelled glass with brass cast bezel and engraved silvered dial. Five weather indications, the scale marked from 26 to 31 inches of mercury and central setting knob for the pointer. Centrally mounted spiral mercury thermometer with silvered, engraved scale for Centigrade and Fahrenheit. C.1890 ‘Barometer makers and retailers’ by Edwin Banfield lists James Henry Steward as working from various addresses in London including 406 the Stand, St Paul’s Churchyard, 54, Cornhill, etc. He was a prolific maker of all types of barometers during the second half of the nineteenth century. Maker of the celebrated Lord Bury Telescope and was commissioned by Admiral Fitzroy...
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Clocks

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Oak

1980s Desk or Mantle Clock by Hermle
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An outstanding black and aqua blue desk or mantle clock by Hermle, a 100 year old German clockmaker. With all of the panache of the postmodern era, this clock most likely dates from...
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Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Clocks

Materials

Plastic

Brown Industrial Factory Wall Clock from IBM, 1950s
By IBM
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This wall clock was produced by IBM in USA during the 1950s. It features a brown metal frame, iron dial, aluminium hands and a clear glass cover. The piece has been converted into a ...
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Clocks

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Iron

Benedict Studios Arts & Crafts Bronze Mantel Clock, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period bronze mantel clock with an emblems of classical Greek figures By Benedict Studios (signed to the underside) USA, Ci...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Clocks

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Bronze

George III Green Japanned Tall Case Clock
Located in Essex, MA
Arched bonnet with three wood finials over a glazed arched door enclosing a brass dial signed Benjamin Sudlon, Yarmouth, the centre case with arched door, plinth base.
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18th Century and Earlier British George III Antique Clocks

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Other

Mid-19th Century German Hand-Carved Maple Clock with Pheasants
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully hand-carved German wall clock from the mid-19th century, circa 1860s, featuring a rich walnut-stained maple wood construction. This exceptional piece showcases a pair o...
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19th Century German Antique Clocks

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Design Octagonal Clock by Arne Bjerke
Located in Skien, NO
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Octagonal Table Clock by Arne Bjerke Circa 1970s-1980s This elegant table clock, designed and handcrafted by Norwegian designer Arne Bjerke, features...
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1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Clocks

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Oak

19th Century Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock and Barometer by Dasson
Located in London, GB
This fine set comprises a cartel clock and barometer, each of which are crafted entirely in gilt bronze. The clock and barometer cases are identical, and take the form of a lyre. The...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Clocks

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Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze

Louis XVI Style 19th Century Ormolu-Mounted White Marble Obelisk Mantel Clock
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A French white marble mantel clock of obelisk form with ormolu decorations in Louis XVI style. The enamel dial with Arabic numerals an...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

Industrial Bakelite Factory Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This wall clock was produced by Pragotron in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. The piece features a brown bakelite frame, aluminium dial and a convex clear glass cover. The pie...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Clocks

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Aluminum

18th Century French Gilt Bronze & Marble Clock By Rouvière A Paris c.1780
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Crafted in France during the late 18th century, around 1790-1800, the "Venus Et Amour" mantel clock epitomizes the elegance of the Louis XVI style. Carved from pristine white marble ...
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1780s French Louis XVI Antique Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

Louis XVI Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze Clock
Located in Astoria, NY
Louis XVI Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze Clock, the circular painted enamel dial, with strike on bell movement, the cartouche shaped case mounted with a finial, acanthus and laurel ...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Clocks

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Bronze

19th Century Station Clock
By TJ Upjohn
Located in Ongar, GB
A lovely 19th century station clock by J Upjohn who was part of the famous clock making Upjohn family. The case is made from iron and wood with a painted...
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19th Century European Antique Clocks

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Metal

George III English Tallcase Clock with Swan Neck Pediment & Patera Inlay
Located in Atlanta, GA
George III English Tallcase Clock with Swan Neck Pediment & Patera Inlay, Painted Moon Phase signed “Womersley” ca. 1800
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Early 1800s English George III Antique Clocks

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Wood

Mora Clock Swedish Antique Folk Art Painted, Early 1800s, Gustavian
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish mora clock from early 1800s Gustavian in possible original folk art paint of great quality showing a folk scene and a good face with lots of detail and nicely shaped ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Clocks

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Wood

Louis XVI Style Ormolu and White Marble Mantel Set, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Louis XVI style ormolu and white marble mantel set, 19th century. Louis XVI style white marble and ormolu mantel set, 19th century. Clock: H: 35cm, W: 29cm, D: 11,5cm Candelabra: H:...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

Mid-Century Wall Clock by Klenoty, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Wall clock made by Klenoty in Czechoslovakia in 1960s. Made of glass and brass. Fully functional.
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clocks

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Metal

Large American Sterling Silver Ladies Dresser or Vanity Set with Matching Clock
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This very large sterling silver ladies dresser or vanity set was made in the United States, in approximately 1920 in the period Art Deco style. The set ...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Clocks

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Sterling Silver

French Three-Piece Gilt Bronze Clock and Candelabrum Garniture Set, 19th Century
Located in Houston, TX
French White marble and bronze dore garniture set made for G J Payne Co. New York, crafted by a Paris clock maker, 19th century. Set is comprised of A clock with a gilt bronze mask...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Clocks

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Carrara Marble, Bronze

Mantel Clock 19th Century, Napoleon III Period
Located in Warsaw, PL
This 19th-century clock is an exquisite work of art, perfectly reflecting the refined and elegant style of the Napoleon III period. Here is a detailed description of this masterpiece...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Clocks

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Malachite, Bronze

Italian Midcentury Space Age Solari di Udine Card-Printing Flip Clock 1976 Red
By Solari Udine
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous Solari di Udine flap wall clock, numbered, 1st edition of the card-printing production by Solari di Udine, with all original parts and Europea...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Clocks

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Metal

1926 René Lalique - Clock Inséparables Parrrots Opalescent Glass Mechanical
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Clock "Inséparables" (Parrots) made in opalescent glass by René Lalique in 1926. Original working mechanical movement. Molded signature. Perfect condition. 8-day movement in working...
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1920s European Art Deco Vintage Clocks

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Glass

Antique English George III Flamed Mahogany John Scott Grandfather Clock Ca. 1780
By John Scott, London
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English London Made George III Flamed Mahogany "John Scott" Grandfather Clock, Circa 1780.
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Clocks

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Mahogany

EXQUISITE ANTiQUE CIR 1880 WINTERHALDER & HOFMEIER WALL CLOCK STUNNING MOVEMENT
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this original circa 1880 Winterhalder & Hofmeier wall mounted clock with exquisite movement Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote, please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price. An absolutely stunning piece of clock history, this would have been an absolute staple in so many homes during the Victorian era, the full history of the company is as below Condition wise, it winds wonderfully and ticks with class, it is running fast and I don't know how to adjust clocks so it will need a service or maybe just a simple turning down of the speed Dimensions Height:- 39cm Width:- 39cm Depth:- 17cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, if you would like any additional or specific measurements please ask. Winterhalder & Hofmeier Winterhalder and Hofmeier...
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1880s German High Victorian Antique Clocks

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Wood

Vintage Arthur Umanoff “Meridian” Clock for Howard Miller
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage pendulum wall clock designed by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller. The “Meridian” clock features aspects of Danish Modern design with a walnut w...
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clocks

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Aluminum, Brass

Winding Alarm Clock RHYTM, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Good original condition. Made by 1960s. Fully functional winding clock, repolished.
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clocks

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Brass

Table clock. Bronze. 1990s, modeled after August Moreau.
Located in Madrid, ES
Table clock. Bronze. 1990s, modeled after August Moreau. In working order. at origin Table clock with a raised base and gilt-bronze legs following 19th-century models and a white ...
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20th Century European Other Clocks

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Bronze, Other

Antique French Louis XVI Period Dore Bronze Striking Cartel Clock, 18th Century
Located in New York, NY
Antique French Louis XVI period dore bronze striking cartel clock, 18th century. With it's horological functions completely intact this stunning clock is in excellent condition with ...
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18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Antique Clocks

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Bronze

Gilt Bronze Three-Piece Clock Set by Raingo Frères and Henri Picard
Located in London, GB
Gilt bronze three-piece clock set by Raingo Frères and Henri Picard This exceptional 19th century clock set comprises of three pieces crafted from gilt bronze: a central mantel cl...
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19th Century French Rococo Antique Clocks

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Ormolu

A 19th century bronze silver plated pendule by Christofle Paris.
Located in Wijnegem, BE
A spectacular 19th century bronze silver plated pendule by Christofle Paris. This is the only known mid 19th century clock by Christofle of this size (85cm!) and design, most likely...
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Clocks

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Silver Plate, Bronze

19th Century French Napoleon III Wall Clock, Enamel Face and Wood Marquetry
Located in Miami, FL
19th Century French Napoleon III Wall Clock, Enamel Face and Wood Marquetry Offered for sale is a 19th-century French Napoleon III wall clock acquired in the Pyrenees region of Fr...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Clocks

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Metal, Enamel

Rare Silver Pocket Sundial and Compass by Michael Butterfield, Paris, circa 1700
By Butterfield Paris
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A beautiful, rare solid silver Anglo-French octagonal pocket sundial with compass by Michael Butterfield, circa 1700. The sundial is made for a latitude of 44° and could be used in places in the south of France such as Avignon and elsewhere along this parallel. The elaborately engraved base plate has a Roman chapter ring on which the gnomon (a triangular flap) casts its shadow. It is signed by the maker in the following manner: Butterfield A Paris. On one side is a glazed recessed compass with a blued steel hand to position the instrument in such a way that the time can be read. The hinged triangular gnomon is richly engraved and in the shape of a bird’s head. The folding gnomon and cut corners enable the dial to be carried in the pocket. The underside shows the latitudes of various Southern-French places in the relevant areas Its maker Michael Butterfield was an English instrument maker who based himself in 'Le Quay de l'Horloge' of Paris from circa 1685. These types of dials, often replicated by other makers, became known as Butterfield Dials...
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Late 17th Century French Louis XIV Antique Clocks

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Silver

Fine Miniature Victorian Rosewood & Inlaid Grandfather Clock
Located in Dereham, GB
Fine Miniature Victorian Rosewood & inlaid Grandfather clock, Rosewood case with inlaid detail Circular clock dial with French 8 day movemen...
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1860s English Late Victorian Antique Clocks

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Rosewood

Japanese Imari Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Clock Set
Located in London, GB
This clock set contains three pieces: namely, a mantel clock and a pair of flanking candelabra. The mantel clock is designed about a Japanese porcelain vase, known as Imari ware. This white ground vase, painted in reds and blues and ornamented with foliate forms, functions as the clock case, the dial centrally mounted and encompassed by Rococo style gilt bronze motifs. This vase is supported by a gilt bronze base, which is profusely ornamented with gilt bronze acanthus leaves, garlands, and, most distinctly, a pair of putti. The vase is mounted with lion head handles to each side, also of gilt bronze, while the lid of the vase is topped by a gilt bronze finial in the form of a putto. The candelabra are similarly decorated and of similar construction, each one being built about a smaller Imari...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze

Egyptian Revival Marble, Gilt and Patinated Bronze Three-Piece Clock Set
Located in London, GB
Attributed to Emile Herbert, French, 1828-1893. Comprising a central clock and a pair of flanking lidded vases, the clock on a red and black marble base with Pharaoh busts...
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19th Century French Egyptian Revival Antique Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

Quality 18th Century Antique Georgian Banjo Barometer
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality 18th century antique Georgian banjo barometer having a swan neck pediment with a quality shaped figured mahogany case. It boasts an 11 inch silvered engraved dial with origin...
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18th Century English Antique Clocks

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Other

Louis XVI Terracotta Striking Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
A FINE LOUIS XVI TERRACOTTA AND SIMULATED-MARBLE STRIKING MANTEL CLOCK, THE TERRACOTTA BY JOSEPH-CHARLES MARIN, CIRCA 1785. The drum case modelled as a wine cask supporting a seated...
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18th Century Antique Clocks

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Terracotta

Antique Vintage Industrial Gents of Leicester Factory Railway Wall Clock c.1920
Located in London, GB
A beautiful example of a factory clock made in England by Gents of Leicester. c.1920 An earlier example, with wonderful old blue overpaint to the surround which has a great patina w...
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1910s English Industrial Vintage Clocks

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Steel

French Art Nouveau Clock and Vase Set by R. Ragu
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Tall 6 1/8” tall by 8.75” wide by 2” deep Clock on marble base. Hand engraved pewter over pearlized celluloid. Vases hand engraved pewter over fro...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Clocks

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Pewter

Antique 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Clock, Raingo Freres, Paris c.1850
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antiques 19th Century French Rococo-style gilt-bronze mantle clock crafted by Raingo Frères. The clock boasts intricate decoration throughout, with birds resting on floral foliage ad...
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1850s French Other Antique Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

French Mid-19th Century Louis XVI Style Three-Piece Garniture Set
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and extremely high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Belle Époque period marble and ormolu three piece garniture set signed Raingo Frères, Paris. The clock and original matching pair of candelabras are raised by impressive marble bases with the clock raised on reeded block feet at the front and elegant fluted topie shaped feet at each side. At the center is a striking fitted ormolu plaque with lovely scrolled acanthus leaves and Rinceau shaped scrolls flanked by lovely fluted designs with fitted ormolu foliate chandelles. Impressive intricately detailed cornucopias lead up each side with beautiful ripe fruit and blooming flowers tied with a wonderfully executed flowing ribbon. The enameled clock face displays elegant pierced ormolu hands and Roman numeral hour markers and Arabic numeral minute markers centering the signature and framed within the ormolu bezel with a fine laurel band and the original hand blown glass. The graceful arch shaped top displays a superb ormolu reserve of the eternal flame, a quiver, and a bow tied to a berried laurel wreath with a ribbon symbolizing peace, prosperity, and protection. At the center of each candelabra is a remarkable spiral fluted support centered by four elegant curved supports with fine foliate accents and charming swaging chains. Above is the impressive richly chased acorn finial above the two curved fluted arms also adorned with remarkable chains and large acanthus leaves leading to lovely foliate candle cups. All original gilt throughout. Candelabra dimensions: H: 13" L: 8.5" D: 4.25" Raingo Fréres, established in 1813 in Paris, specialized in the high precision clock...
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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

Viennese Walnut Single Weight Regulator
Located in Astoria, NY
Viennese Walnut Single Weight Regulator, late 19th century, with a circular white enamel dial, single weight and pendulum, 47.5" H x 12.5" W x 6" D.
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Clocks

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Enamel

Mantel Clock with a Glass Dome, circa 1930s
Located in Opole, PL
A clock with a glass shade, circa 1930, on a wooden base. The striking, metal casing of the clock is decorated with hunting emblems, and is crowned with a semi-plastic figure of a h...
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1930s French Vintage Clocks

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Metal

NSNG One More Time Clock Sandblasted Stainless Steel
Located in Eindhoven, NL
No Screw No Glue is an iconic range of furniture and objects designed by Joost Van Bleiswijk in which the components are laser cut and assembled by slotting the pieces together. As t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Clocks

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Stainless Steel

Teckell ADAGIO pendulum clock in Marquina Black marble by Gianfranco Barban
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Adagio floor pendulum clock designed by Gianfranco Barban for Teckell is a part of Takto timepieces collection. The clear crystal glass structure of this elegant timepiece allows you...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Clocks

Materials

Marble

Grey Industrial Factory Wall Clock From Chronotechna, 1950s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This factory wall clock wad produced by Chronotechna in former Czechoslovakia during the 1950s. It features a grey metal frame, iron dial, aluminum hands and clear glass cover. Forme...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Clocks

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Iron

Soft Clock, Ceramics, Black Ceramics
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Soft is a collection of sensual and tactile ceramic pieces in which Kiki looks at vernacular shapes to re-imagine them. The Netherlands has a long history of craft and Dutch designer...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Clocks

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Ceramic

Rare French Empire Ormolu Clock of Astronomy Lesson Signed Lafollie a Paris
Located in London, GB
A very rare French Empire ormolu mantel clock of an Astronomy Lesson. I have never seen this model before and it is larger than the other models by Jean Andre Reich. The clock has its original fire/mercury gilt ormolu or bronze doree. The clocks rectangular...
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1810s French Antique Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Vintage Synchronome Electric Copper Cased Railway Waiting Room Wall Clock
By Synchronome
Located in Nottingham, GB
Vintage Reclaimed Industrial Copper Wall Clock by Synchronome A stunning little industrial clock made in England circa 1930 by The Synchronome Company Ltd. Synchronome were the preeminent clock maker throughout the early & mid 20th century, commercially producing the most accurate electric clocks globally despite strong competition from companies such as Gents of Leicester.  Stunning stepped copper case retaining its wonderful original aged patination. The attractive aged hand painted dial bearing Roman Numeral indices and the Synchronome Electric makers marks. The clock currently retains its original 30 second impulse movement which we can run via a impulse driver which would mimic the original master the clock would of ran from, alternatively we can convert the original hands to run from a modern high torque battery quartz movement. The artists figure in the images is 6ft 1" to give a representation of scale.  Technical Details Movement Type Single AA Battery Powered Quartz Clock face width 240 mm (9.5 Inch) Overall Width 295 mm (11.5 Inch) Depth 75 mm (3 inch) Weight 1.5 kg Colour / Materials Copper, Glass, Aged White The Synchronome Company The Synchronome Company, established in 1895 by Frank Hope-Jones and George Bennett Bowell, became one of Britain’s most influential manufacturers of precision electric clocks. Specialising in master clock systems, Synchronome revolutionised timekeeping with their innovative mechanisms, which distributed accurate time signals across large networks. Their clocks found widespread use in observatories, railway stations, and public buildings, becoming synonymous with reliability and precision. One of their crowning achievements was the development of the Shortt–Synchronome free pendulum clock, created in collaboration with horologist William Hamilton Shortt. Released in the 1920s, this was the most accurate pendulum clock of its time and was used as the primary time standard in many observatories worldwide, solidifying Synchronome’s reputation for technical excellence. Rivalry with Gents of Leicester Synchronome’s rise to prominence brought them into fierce competition with another titan of the industry—Gents of Leicester. Both companies vied for dominance in the electric clock market, offering master clock systems that set the standard for accuracy and reliability. While Gents focused on robust, functional designs that served a wide range of public and industrial applications, Synchronome honed its reputation in scientific and observatory-grade timekeeping. The rivalry spurred innovation, with each company striving to outdo the other in design, precision, and reliability. Gents became renowned for its large-scale installations in landmarks like Waterloo Station and the Houses of Parliament, while Synchronome distinguished itself with pioneering technology, particularly in the field of astronomical timekeeping. This competitive dynamic not only elevated the standards of timekeeping in the early 20th century but also left a legacy of exceptional craftsmanship and innovation that collectors and enthusiasts value today. Synchronome Clocks: A Timeless Legacy Today, reclaimed Synchronome clocks are treasured for their industrial design and historical significance. Known for their sturdy construction and clean, minimalist style, these clocks are perfect for adding vintage charm to modern interiors. Whether it’s a classic Synchronome master clock...
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1930s British Industrial Vintage Clocks

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Copper, Steel

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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