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Clocks For Sale
18th Century Swedish Painted Wood Clock with Scalloped Base and Original Paint
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish 18th century clock with original paint and delicately carved crest. This clock retains it's original metal face, hands and movement. The face on this Swedish clock is sign...
Category
18th Century Swedish Antique Clocks
Materials
Wood
Period Louis XVI Bronze Dore' Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
Important Louis XVI mantle clock with exceptional bronze detail and chasing.
Category
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique Mora Clock Swedish 1800s Folk Art Brown
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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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Clocks
Materials
Wood
French 19th Century Gilt and Patinated Figural Clock
Located in Norwood, NJ
French 19th century Louis XVI style figural clock. Gilt and patinated putti on bronze base supporting ball form clock with porcelain dial.
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Clocks
Materials
Gold Plate, Bronze
Swedish Rocaille Giltwood Wall Clock
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Surmounted by a pierced foliate cresting, flanked by glazed panels to the sides and below, the white enamel dial with Roman hours and Arabic minutes, inscribed Nils Berg...
Category
Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Clocks
Materials
Metal
French blue celeste porcelain and ormolu mantel clock
Located in London, GB
French blue celeste porcelain and ormolu mantel clock. Very good condition with original ormolu and no damage to the porcelain panels, some of which have neo-classical influence. Two...
Category
1870s French Antique Clocks
Materials
Bronze
French Large Size Mid-19th Century Zinc Clock Trade Sign on Custom Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
This French large size clock trade sign from the mid-19th century depicts an oversized pocket watch with round bow at the top. Made of zinc, this grey...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Clocks
Materials
Iron, Zinc
18th Century Longcase Clock signed Jacob Kock
Located in Ljungby, SE
A high-quality longcase clock from the latter half of the 18th century, crafted during the transitional period (Rococo/Gustavian) in Stockholm, Sweden. The clockwork was made by the ...
Category
18th Century Swedish Antique Clocks
Materials
Brass, Iron
English Grandfather Clock antique 19th Century with a Mahogany veneer Case
Located in Berlin, DE
English floor clock from the 19th century, mahogany with defects, hand painted dial with Roman numerals and polychrome painting with vedute painting. The ...
Category
19th Century English Biedermeier Antique Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
Monumental 19th Century Black Forest Mantel Clock set
Located in Cheshire, GB
Rare 19th Century Black Forest’ carved wood three-piece clock set, the clock with 6ins carved wood dial to the French eight day two train movement striking on a bell by Marti & Cie, ...
Category
19th Century Swiss Antique Clocks
Materials
Oak
Chinoiserie Style Gilt-Bronze and Enamel Figural Clock
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A rare Chinoiserie style gilt-bronze and enamel figural clock.
This elegant and sophisticated clock has a finely chiselled gilt-bronze case with gold and enamel highlights. It dep...
Category
19th Century French Chinoiserie Antique Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
Napoleon III Period Gilt Bronze Clock and Barometer, Attributed to Raingo Frères
Located in London, GB
This stunning gilt bronze clock and barometer pair was created in circa 1860 in France. The two have been attributed to Raingo Frères, the prestigious, ...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
Continental George III Carved and Gilt Wall Clock
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The elaborate carved and gilt surround with spread eagle crest on gnarled branches, and a leaf and berry support. The circular frame with twin slim horns filled with fruit on the sides, covered with leaves and ending in a bow terminal. The inner surround with an openwork guilloche band for the painted dial with glass cover and outer mounted black metal hands. Working order unknown and lacking a key.
H. 27", W. 22", Depth 17"
Condition: Please see all detail photos. There is a stable age crack to one eagle wing...
Category
Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Clocks
Materials
Enamel
Rule Britannia Grandmother Clock c.1930
Located in Norwich, GB
Rule Britannia Grandmother clock c,1930
Grandmother clock standing on a raised, moulded plinth resting on four pad feet. Decorated on a cream ground with the Union Jack to the trunk door with gilded canted corners. Twin Union Jack flags to the base within a gilded rectangle with further unfurled Union Jack flags to each side.
The trunk door opening to the cross of Saint George on a white ground. The hood with ‘barley twist’ quarter pillars decorated in red, white and blue, the hood door also decorated with two flowing Union Jacks to the upper quadrants.
Silvered dial with gilded spandrels, Roman numerals, original hands and a silvered engraved boss to the arch signed ‘Tempus Fugit’.
Eight day movement with quarter Westminster chimes on eight gong rods with long pendulum and cylindrical brass bob. C.1930
The case of the unique looking small Longcase clock...
Category
1930s English Vintage Clocks
Materials
Pine
Large French 19th Century Black and Green Marble Clock Garniture
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exceptional Napoleon III period mantel clock set, dating to the late 19th century, exudes elegance and sophistication. The set includes a pendulum clock and two matching cassole...
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Mantel Clock
Located in Queens, NY
English Georgian Chinese Chippendale-style (19th Century) mahogany mantel clock with pagoda top and lattice design trim & column side (signed: Th...
Category
19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
Sage Green Shagreen Table Clock Design Inspired by Romanesque Columns
Located in Spilimbergo, IT
Discover the timeless elegance of the Galucharme table clock, a refined furniture complement created by designer Nino Basso.
Its design draws inspiration from the columns of Romane...
Category
1980s Italian Art Deco Vintage Clocks
Materials
Sterling Silver
St. Bernard Black Forest Mantle Clock
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Antique Black Forest carved mantle clock having two St. Bernard rescue dogs. One with bell and blanket standing with one foot raised on top of cloth, the other with keg sitting next ...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Clocks
Materials
Wood
Grand Father Case Clock with Chinese Figures 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Grand father case clock with Chinese figures xixth
English clock from the 19th century decorated with Asian landscapes. The clock works perfectly and is ...
Category
19th Century English Baroque Antique Clocks
Materials
Wood
Chinese Art Deco Carved Mahogany Mantle Clock, circa 1900
Located in Nantucket, MA
Turn of the century Chinese carved mahogany mantle clock, circa 1900, an Art Nouveau to Art Deco transitional style with a period wind-up mechanical cl...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
Gilt and Patinated Bronze Antique French Clock Set by Picard
By Henri Picard
Located in London, GB
Comprising a central clock and a pair of flanking candelabra, the central circular dial surrounded by a laurel wreath and bow ormolu mount, with plaques depicting biblical scenes in relief on either side, surmounted by a large patinated bronze group, the pair of ten light candelabra similarly decorated with patinated bronze male...
Category
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Directoire Marble Pillar Mantel Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
A Directoire Ormolu with black marble French pillar clock, three and a half inch enamel dial with Roman numerals signed ‘Viven Fils a Epernay’ with...
Category
1790s French Directoire Antique Clocks
Materials
Ormolu
Mid-Century Modern Space Age Kinetic Desk Clock by Yachiyo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bringing a touch of Space Age design flair to your space, this mid century clock features a kinetic sphere design, with the clock's hands rotati...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Metal
French Mid-Century Maple Grandfather Clock
Located in Queens, NY
French Mid-Century (1940s) maple grandfather clock with Lucite column and chrome design with "MARGUERITE" clock face (Not working)
Category
1940s French Vintage Clocks
Materials
Chrome
French Japanism Champleve Enamel Ormolu Mounted Clock, Christofle & Cie, 1800s
Located in New York, NY
French Japanism Champlevé Enamel Ormolu Mounted Clock, Christofle & Cie. The clock consists of a spherical champlevé enamel body mounted in an ormolu structure. The enamel surface i...
Category
19th Century French Japonisme Antique Clocks
Materials
Ormolu, Enamel
Swedish Long Case Mora Clock
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish long case Mora clock, its been restored and repainted with "Milk Paint". New Battery works have been installed. Original...
Category
1820s Swedish Primitive Antique Clocks
Materials
Wood
Exceptional 19thc Empire Bronze Dore' Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautfully Chased and Gilded Bronze Clock
Category
19th Century French Antique Clocks
Materials
Bronze
18th century Swedish turret clock face and movement Rosendal palace
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Here we offer you the chance to own a unique piece of history circa 1787.
Here is a turret clock face and most of the movement reclaimed from rosendal palace in sweden.
'rosendal p...
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Revival Antique Clocks
Materials
Iron, Lead
Antique French Pink Marble & Ormolu 3 Piece Clock Garniture Set, Circa 1880-1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Pink Marble and Ormolu 3 Piece Clock Garniture Set, Circa 1880-1890.
Clock: 18" High x 8" Wide x 5 1/2" Deep
Candelabra (2): 13" High x 10...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Clocks
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
George III Mahogany Longcase Clock by Jonathan Storr, York
Located in Norwich, GB
A George III Longcase clock by Jonathan Storr of York.
The mahogany case with long door featuring flame mahogany and Sheraton fan inlay to the arch top with Porcupine decorati...
Category
1760s English George III Antique Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
Italian Mid-Century Spherical Plastic Blue Table Clock Boule by Lorenz, 1960s
By Lorenz
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century Spherical plastic blue table clock model Boule by Lorenz, 1960s
Boule model table clock, the structure is in spherical shape in m...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clocks
Materials
Metal
Ornate Antique Shelf Clock by New Haven Clock Company - W7239 SALE 40% OFF
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Ornate Antique Shelf Clock by New Haven Clock Company - W7239
This is an ornate, hand painted mantle clock in good running condition. Made by the New Haven Clock Company in New Have...
Category
Early 20th Century American Victorian Clocks
Materials
Brass
French Copper Clock Face
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Stunning French copper and painted wall clock face. Wonderful patination. 1860.
Dimensions
4 inches (10 cms) Deep
59 inches (150 cms) Diameter.
Category
19th Century French Antique Clocks
Materials
Copper
Edwardian Chinoiserie Decorated French Mantel Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
Edwardian arch top mantel clock standing on brass ball feet with chinoiserie decoration on a red ground.
Enamel dial with Arabic numerals and original ‘blued’ steel hands.
Eigh...
Category
1910s French Edwardian Vintage Clocks
Materials
Wood
Gubelin of Switzerland Art Deco Desk Clock, circa 1930s
By Gubelin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gubelin
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL: Gilt Bronze
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 3 1/2" X 3 1/2" X 2 1/2"
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Wind...
Category
1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Neo-Egyptian Marble Clock Attributed to G. Servant, France, Circa 1870
Located in PARIS, FR
Black and red marble pyramid shaped Egyptian style clock attributed to G. Servant, surmounted by a patinated bronze figure representing the Egyptian goddess Isis sitting on her throne. Wearing the Hathor hairdress (the solar disc surrounded by the sacred cow horns), she holds in her right hand the Ouadj, the goddesses scepter surmounted by a canopy of papyrus, symbolizing health and eternal youth and in her left hand, the cross of life Ankh, symbol of rebirth and eternity.
That Egyptian style in fashion since Napoleon the First and his military campaigns in Egypt around 1799 was rediscovered in France in the 1830's and above all in the 1860's. Some renowned French artists, such the sculptors and bronze-casters Guillaume Denière (1815-1903), Emile Hébert (1828-1893) et Georges Servant (1828-1890), presented at the 1867 and 1878 Paris Universal Exhibitions, an a-part section dedicated to their Egyptian style production. Their shows drew then considerable attention from the public and the wealthy collectors. During the 1867 Universal Exhibition, one could admire the Stand realized by the French silversmith-jeweller Gustave Baugrand (1826-1870), where his works executed in most Fine materials took inspiration from the Egyptian Antiques, exhibited then in the Louvre museum.
Georges Emile Henri Servant (1828-c.1890), who took over his father in 1855 at their foundry, rue Vieille-du-Temple, in Paris, specialized in the production of neo-Egyptian style clocks, very popular in France since 1860’s, and also the making of Greek style decorative objects. He drew considerable attention to the high quality of his bronzes at the 1855 Paris Universal Exhibition and then at the 1862 London Exhibition. At this time Servant exported up to 40% of his production, principally to the United States, where for instance, his clocks were sold with great success by Louis Tiffany Inc. or Hamann & Roche of New York. But his success came really at the 1867 Paris Universal Exhibition, where he was awarded a gold medal for his neo-Greek and Egyptian works (Les Merveilles...
Category
1870s French Egyptian Revival Antique Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Set of three clocks and two pedestals from the 19th century.
Located in Warsaw, PL
The clock is in excellent and perfect working condition. In addition, it has been cleaned and maintained by a professional watchmaker specializing in museum maintenance. The eight-da...
Category
19th Century Napoleon III Antique Clocks
Materials
Malachite, Bronze
Rare French 18th Century Louis XV Vernis Martin Cartel Clock by Festeau le Jeune
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
The clock case decorated overall with very fine ‘Vernis Martin’ lacquer paint with floral sprays and garlands. The waisted case with pierced foliate bronze mounts and surmounted by a foliate finial with a bird. On scroll feet, the bracked conformingly mounted and decorated with a scene with dogs. A fine three week going movement, striking half and full hours on a silvered bronze bell. Festeau Le Jeune became master in 1769. Clock case and bracket are stamped by the ebenist ‘A. Gosselin’ (Antoine Gosselin 1731-1794, Paris, master in 1752), as well as the stamp of the Parisian gilt ‘JME’.
In French interior design, Vernis Martin is a type of lustrous lacquer substitute widely used in the 18th century to decorate a wide variety of items from furniture and coaches to such personal articles as fans and snuffboxes. The technique was named after the French brothers Guillaume and Etienne-Simon Martin, who perfected the process, but covers work by other craftsmen as well. Highly praised by Voltaire, it was developed to imitate East Asian lacquerware...
Category
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Clocks
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Pink Porcelain Clock with Cupid & Romantic Emblems
By Japy Frères
Located in London, GB
A Symbolic clock in the Louis XVI style
By Japy Fréres et Cie.
The finely chased ormolu case encompassing pink porcelain panels decorated with beads to the face and sides; the wh...
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Tiffany & Co. Stone and Metal Desk Clock with Original Dial and Hands, 1930's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tiffany & Co.
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Articulated Desk Clock
METAL / MATERIAL: Nickle, Brass, Stone
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 12 Length X 17...
Category
1930s Swiss Vintage Clocks
Materials
Stone, Brass, Nickel
Early 20th Century French Wall Clock
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Very eye catching clock
Category
Early 20th Century French Clocks
Materials
Metal
Large 18th Century Louis XVI Ormolu Female Mask Wall Clock, "Juhel à Paris"
Located in Berlin, DE
18th Century Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Female Mask Wall Clock, sign. "Juhel à Paris"
The ormolu cartouche-shaped case surmounted by a twin-handled neoclas...
Category
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Clocks
Materials
Enamel, Ormolu
French Rococo Wall Clock 19th Century, Gold
Located in Berlin, DE
Solid wood hand-carved with rich rococo elements. Roman dial. Glazed.
Clockwork should be checked for accuracy.
Category
19th Century French Rococo Revival Antique Clocks
Materials
Wood
Art Nouveau Ceramic Mantel Clock
By Maple & Co.
Located in Norwich, GB
Art Nouveau mantel clock in a ceramic case with a white ground decorated with flowers in shades of blue with beaded decoration to the outside of the case, standing on a ribbed outswept arch with rectangular centre.
Gilded bezel opening to an enamel dial with Arabic numerals and original gilded hands signed ‘Maple & Co Ltd, Paris’
Eight day French movement also signed ‘Maple & Co Ltd, Paris’. c.1900
Watchmakers and clockmakers of the world, by Brian Loomes...
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Clocks
Materials
Ceramic
Fine Three pice clock set Of Thor's Chariot by Samuel Marti
By Samuel Marti
Located in New York, NY
A fine antique French Gilt bronze and white marble garniture set of three putti playing in Thor's chariot. Rendered in crisp and bronze, a pair of Rams in dynamic poses pull the char...
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Clocks
Materials
Statuary Marble, Bronze, Gold Leaf
Rare O.B. McClintock Wall Bank Clock, c. 1920
By O.B. McClintock Co.
Located in Hampstead, QC
A rare piece of 20th century Americana that has survived to this day. It harkens back to a time of “Peyton Place” when outdoor bank clocks or clocks atop a lamppost in the town square were commonplace instilling in us a feeling of communal security and good ol’ American values.
In 1908, O.B. McClintock opened the O.B. McClintock Co. company to manufacture clocks which he sold to financial institutions all across the United States. According to one newspaper of the period, the Minneapolis Golden Jubilee, “these clocks not only advertise financial institutions in a dignified impressive manner but add to the refinement and culture of the community which they adorn.”
The clock presented here is mounted within a dark brown vintage wooden case...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Clocks
Materials
Stained Glass, Wood
French Napoleon III chariot clock in ormolu & marble vert
Located in London, GB
A good French Napoleon III period chariot clock of antique vert marble and ormolu. The subject is of cupid riding a fine chariot drawn by a pair of livel...
Category
1850s French Antique Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Napoleon III Period Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Clock Set by Picard
By Henri Picard
Located in London, GB
This magnificent clock set is the work of celebrated French maker Henri Picard, who collaborated on this fine piece together with the famous firm of clockmakers, Raingo Freres. Both ...
Category
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Clocks
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Nomon Punto y Coma Wall Clock By Jose Maria Reina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant modern sophisticated glossy glamorous are adjectives that describe this wonderful graphite-finished pendulum clock with the hands in walnut noble wood.
The possibility of ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Clocks
Materials
Chrome, Brass
19th Century French Bronze and Ormolu Clock
By Claude Galle
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
Category
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Clocks
Materials
Bronze
1850's Swiss Travel Clock with Breguet Engine Turned Case Original Leather Case
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: No Name, Swiss Made
STYLE / REFERENCE: Alarm Travel Clock with Original Case
METAL / MATERIAL: Gilded Brass
CIRCA / YEAR: 1850's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 2 1/4 Inches in Diameter
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Cylindrical Escapement Key Winding / 7 Jewels / Alarm
DIAL / HANDS: Original Kiln Fired Enamel with Original Blued Steel Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This truly unique travel alarm clock is still fitted with its original leather box. The original case is done in gilded brass and it still has the original finish on it. The gilding was called Mercury Fire Gilding and was done using real mercury. In my 20's I actually traveled with this little jewel and used it as my alarm clock. It is really dependable and keeps dependable time. The entire clock and case are hand made in Switzerland about 170 years ago. It is remarkable that this clock can still be used. You set the alarm by turning the star wheel...
Category
1850s Swiss Antique Clocks
Materials
Brass
Vintage French Louis XV Style Brevetatto Italy Brass Marble Figural Cherub Clock
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XV Style Brevetatto Italy Brass and Marble Figural Cherub Clock. Item features an ornate figural clock with hoof foot cherubs and pink marble accents, German clo...
Category
Late 20th Century Louis XV Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Gilt Bronze and Malachite Louis XVI Clock
Located in London, GB
Gilt bronze and malachite Louis XVI clock
French, late 18th century
Measures: Height 69cm, width 36cm, depth 13.5cm
This fine Louis XVI mantel clock is wrought from malachite and gilt bronze. The malachite veneer is a later, beneficial refinishing. The clock features a plinth-form malachite base supporting four malachite columns, each with a gilt bronze capital. The columns raise an ornately shaped top, which is inset with a circular white enamel dial and is surmounted by urn-form finials. Beneath the dial is suspended an ornately cast and finished gilt bronze drapery...
Category
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Clocks
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu
Jaeger-LeCoultre Mid Century Brass and Lucite Inline Skeleton Clock No. 420
Located in London, GB
A stunning lucite and brass Jaeger LeCoultre Inline Skeleton Clock, with a clean minimalistic design which would look stylish in any setting. The beauty of these skeleton clocks is that you can see the 16 jewel Swiss movement working and watch the balance staff turn.
This delightful Mid Century...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clocks
Materials
Brass
Marble bress
Located in Berlin, DE
dreamlike, beautiful, delicate marble table clock with bronze-decorated fittings, real onyx
, age-related condition, as can be seen in the pictures,
this beautiful clock must be ove...
Category
1880s Antique Clocks
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
Vase « FORMOSE » (1924) en verre blanc soufflé-pressé moulé patiné opalescent
By René Lalique
Located in Ixelles, BE
Vase "FORMOSE" (1924) in white blown-pressed molded opalescent glass by RENE LALIQUE (1860-1945):
Vase "FORMOSE" model created on August 7, 1924, in white blown-pressed molded opale...
Category
20th Century European Art Deco Clocks
Materials
Other
Louis XVI-Style Gilt Bronze and White Marble Figural Mantel Clock
Located in New York, NY
Louis XVI style gilt bronze and white marble figural mantel clock
Origin: French
Date: circa 19th century
Size: 26-1/2 in x 19 in x 10-1/4 in.
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Clocks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Rare Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock "Au Taureau" by J. Mansfield, Circa 1830
Located in Madrid, ES
his exceptional gilt bronze mantel clock, known as "au taureau," is a distinguished piece from circa 1830. The clock features a finely detailed bull figure supporting an elegant rect...
Category
1820s 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.