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Massive Chinese Ormolu High Relief Gilt Bronze Automaton Musical Clock
Massive Chinese Ormolu High Relief Gilt Bronze Automaton Musical Clock

Massive Chinese Ormolu High Relief Gilt Bronze Automaton Musical Clock

Located in Danville, CA

Massive Chinese Ormolu High Relief Bronze Elephant Automaton Music Bracket Clock A truly magnificent Chinese Guangzhou studio automaton clock , large triple deck body supported on the back of four elephants , extremely ornate bronze case, floral relief, paste-set around the automaton windows and dial, ormolu bronze case, automaton glass waterfall and swimming ducks on the front and both sides, music plays hourly, palm trees on each corners spins as part of the automaton as well. Case: heavy bronze with ormolu gold gilt with large elephants Dial: porcelain dial with Roman numerals Clock Mechanism: 8 day mechanical movement with quarter striking, with studio mark Automaton: plays hourly, 3 large windows on the low deck showing spinning twisted glass tube to imitate waterfall, horizontal glass tubes made to look like river with animating ducks, very impression automaton, palm trees on the corners of upper decks rapidly spin as part of the automaton, 2 ribbons spinning on the center of top double gourd. Music box playing to accompany the automaton, making it a treat for both eyes and ears. Condition: clock is currently cleaned and in proper working order, automaton and music are playing properly as well, however, a professional adjustment is highly recommended after delivery. Literature: From the time the first clocks were brought to China from Europe around 1582, the Chinese Emperors were fascinated with European mechanical clockworks. As objects of curiosity and items of luxury, these early clocks incorporated mechanisms including music and animated figures. European clocks were called "zimingzhong' or "self-sounding bells...

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20th Century Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Very Rare 1930s English Smiths Electric 'Mystery Clock'
Art Deco Very Rare 1930s English Smiths Electric 'Mystery Clock'

Art Deco Very Rare 1930s English Smiths Electric 'Mystery Clock'

By Smiths English Clock Systems

Located in Devon, England

For your consideration is this rare Smith mystery clock made by Smith's Electronic Clocks . The chrome case was moulded in aluminium. The glass has black numerals on a square silver ...

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Clocks

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Black Atmos Clock by Jaeger LeCoultre, manufactured in 1969
Black Atmos Clock by Jaeger LeCoultre, manufactured in 1969

Black Atmos Clock by Jaeger LeCoultre, manufactured in 1969

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in Greven, DE

Jaeger LeCoultre - ATMOS VII black lacquered Switzerland Brass gold plated Year of manufacture 1969 Dimensions: H x W x D: 22 x 17 x 11 cm Description: Rare Atmos VII Embassy in g...

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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clocks

Materials

Brass

Beautiful Mid Century Atlanta wall clock battery operated and made of brass
Beautiful Mid Century Atlanta wall clock battery operated and made of brass

Beautiful Mid Century Atlanta wall clock battery operated and made of brass

By Atlanta Electric

Located in München, DE

Beautiful, original, unique, round Mid-Century Modern Atlanta wall clock. Made in Germany. Very beautiful, elaborate Mid-Century design. Made entirely of brass. The hook is screwed t...

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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clocks

Materials

Brass

Rare 1965 Men’s Accutron 214 Spaceview M5 Openwork/Skeleton Wristwatch by Bulova
Rare 1965 Men’s Accutron 214 Spaceview M5 Openwork/Skeleton Wristwatch by Bulova

Rare 1965 Men’s Accutron 214 Spaceview M5 Openwork/Skeleton Wristwatch by Bulova

Located in Van Nuys, CA

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

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1950s Vintage Clocks

Materials

Stainless Steel

Early 20th century French refurbished oversized station clock
Early 20th century French refurbished oversized station clock

Early 20th century French refurbished oversized station clock

Located in London, GB

Early 20th century French refurbished oversized station clock Dimensions in inches: H 25” x W 25” x D 5” Age: 1920 Origin: France (Lyon) Condition: Aged Overview This highly deco...

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1920s French Late Victorian Vintage Clocks

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Clock With Marble Trim, 1890s, Set Of 3
Art Deco Clock With Marble Trim, 1890s, Set Of 3

Art Deco Clock With Marble Trim, 1890s, Set Of 3

By Societe Clusienne

Located in BÉTERA, ES

Classic French mantel clock from the early 20th century, manufactured by the prestigious Société Clusienne in Cluses, the birthplace of high-quality watchmaking. Mounted on a veined ...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Large Glass Postmodern Memphis Milano Wall Clock by Bino, Italy 80s
Large Glass Postmodern Memphis Milano Wall Clock by Bino, Italy 80s

Large Glass Postmodern Memphis Milano Wall Clock by Bino, Italy 80s

Located in Lucija, SI

Large Postmodern Memphis Milano wall clock produce by Bino Italy. Made in glass Unique piece

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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Clocks

Materials

Glass, Plastic

French Provincial Style Black Tole Clock with Base
French Provincial Style Black Tole Clock with Base

French Provincial Style Black Tole Clock with Base

Located in Queens, NY

"French Provincial style black tole clock with cream oval face with roman numerals mounted on a curved rectangular base. Some wear and paint loss."

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20th Century French French Provincial Clocks

Materials

Metal

David Marshall. Brutalist style clock, Spain, 1970s
David Marshall. Brutalist style clock, Spain, 1970s

David Marshall. Brutalist style clock, Spain, 1970s

By David Marshall

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

Sculptural Brutalist style clock by David Marshall, Spain, 1970s. Handmade in aluminum and golden brass. It retains all its original parts. Like all of his brutalist works, David Ma...

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1970s Spanish Brutalist Vintage Clocks

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Swedish Painted Longcase Clock
Swedish Painted Longcase Clock

Swedish Painted Longcase Clock

Located in Bradenton, FL

19th century painted pine tall clock by Mogens Peter Westh. Painted brass face. Clock face contains the designer's name and is dated 1879. Intricate details were created by a true cr...

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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Clocks

Materials

Wood

Large English Style Cathedral Crown Escapement Fusee Striking Skeleton Clock
Large English Style Cathedral Crown Escapement Fusee Striking Skeleton Clock

Large English Style Cathedral Crown Escapement Fusee Striking Skeleton Clock

Located in Danville, CA

Large English Style Cathedral Crown Escapement Fusee Striking Skeleton Clock Here is a very nice looking English style Cathedral form skeleton clock. It sits on a black base and pro...

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Late 20th Century Clocks

Materials

Brass

Antique Edwardian quality rosewood inlaid chiming 8 day mantle clock
Antique Edwardian quality rosewood inlaid chiming 8 day mantle clock

Antique Edwardian quality rosewood inlaid chiming 8 day mantle clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Antique Edwardian quality rosewood inlaid chiming 8 day mantle clock having a quality rosewood inlaid case, a single glazed door to the front of the case with a working lock to the s...

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Early 20th Century Edwardian Clocks

Materials

Glass, Rosewood

"Cronos" Grand Saloon Pendola in Mirror by Fratelli Tosi Murano
"Cronos" Grand Saloon Pendola in Mirror by Fratelli Tosi Murano

"Cronos" Grand Saloon Pendola in Mirror by Fratelli Tosi Murano

By Fratelli Tosi

Located in Murano Venezia, IT

This marvelous and luxurious Grand Saloon clock named "Cronos" after the Greek God of Time, has mounted on a walnut-colored varnished wooden case with 24 Kt gold leaf frames a mechan...

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2010s Italian Art Deco Clocks

Materials

Mirror, Murano Glass, Giltwood

Walnut Wall Clock From 1920
Walnut Wall Clock From 1920

Walnut Wall Clock From 1920

Located in Vienna, AT

Walnut wood fram with glass cover originaly fitted with a Gustav Becker mecanical movement now rebuild to a modern quartz movement with a AA-battery.

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1920s German Industrial Vintage Clocks

Materials

Brass

Mid 19th century Swedish pine long case mora clock
Mid 19th century Swedish pine long case mora clock

Mid 19th century Swedish pine long case mora clock

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Mid 19th century Swedish pine long case mora clock circa 1850. Large Swedish long case mora clock, presented in scraped back paint. Scraped back down to reveal a partial colour of ...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Clocks

Materials

Metal

Kienzle Mid Century Space Age Modern Metal Battery Wall Clock Germany 1960s
Kienzle Mid Century Space Age Modern Metal Battery Wall Clock Germany 1960s

Kienzle Mid Century Space Age Modern Metal Battery Wall Clock Germany 1960s

By Kienzle Clocks

Located in Miami, FL

This Kienzel wall clock with a Space Modern design was produced in the early 1960s. Its black thin metal body with the hour numbers in gold paint has one of the iconic shapes of t...

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clocks

Materials

Metal

1970's British Ultimate Gray /Monochrome Black AC GMT Co. Classic Wall Clock
1970's British Ultimate Gray /Monochrome Black AC GMT Co. Classic Wall Clock

1970's British Ultimate Gray /Monochrome Black AC GMT Co. Classic Wall Clock

By Industrial Design

Located in Leicester, Leicestershire

Quartz sweep seconds / non ticking wall clock finished in ultimate gray pantone 17-5104 Rescued from Industrial scrap yards and brought back to life in our UK workshop, our expert...

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1970s English Industrial Vintage Clocks

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Large Bakelite Industrial, Train Station Wall Clock
Large Bakelite Industrial, Train Station Wall Clock

Large Bakelite Industrial, Train Station Wall Clock

Located in Vienna, AT

Bakelite industrial wall clock from about 1940's, 1950's. Diameter 49 cm and a depth of 10,5 cm. The clock is in perfect condition, no major scr...

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Clocks

Materials

Bakelite, Glass

Antique Smith 8-Day Shipboard Clock
Antique Smith 8-Day Shipboard Clock

Antique Smith 8-Day Shipboard Clock

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A brass circular base with a central inset hinged glass panel that reveals a white metal face with black enameled Roman numerals hours and Arabic numerals seconds. The clock lacks a ...

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Early 20th Century English Industrial Clocks

Materials

Brass

Starburst Type Chrome Floor Clock 1980's
Starburst Type Chrome Floor Clock 1980's

Starburst Type Chrome Floor Clock 1980's

Located in Fulton, CA

Bizarre floor clock inspired by the starburst, sunburst style of the 1960's & 70's. Chrome plated steel with painted numbers. Battery operated movement. Circa. 1980's. Maker unknown....

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Modern Spartus Atomic Wall Clock!  Hyper-Rare NOS Unused & Mint!
Mid Century Modern Spartus Atomic Wall Clock!  Hyper-Rare NOS Unused & Mint!

Mid Century Modern Spartus Atomic Wall Clock! Hyper-Rare NOS Unused & Mint!

By Spartus Clocks

Located in Peoria, AZ

Time Warp! 1959 Sputnik Styled Spartus Wall Clock New Old Stock! Mint Vintage Condition! This is a spectacular find! An unused Sputnik style mid century modern Spartus wall clo...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Clocks

Materials

Metal

Grey Industrial East German Wall Clock from GW, 1960s
Grey Industrial East German Wall Clock from GW, 1960s

Grey Industrial East German Wall Clock from GW, 1960s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

Industrial factory wall clock made in former East Germany ( DDR ) by GW ( Geratewerk Leipzig ) during the 1960s. It features a grey iron frame, a metal dial, an aluminium hands and a...

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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Clocks

Materials

Iron

A Large Art Dec Chrome 8 Day Desk Clock With Temperature Gauge On A Stand 1930s
A Large Art Dec Chrome 8 Day Desk Clock With Temperature Gauge On A Stand 1930s

A Large Art Dec Chrome 8 Day Desk Clock With Temperature Gauge On A Stand 1930s

Located in Reading, Berkshire

A Large Art Deco ABEC Chrome 8 Day Working Desk Clock With Temperature Gauge On A Fold-Out Stand. With bevelled glass giving way to the painted dial with Roman numerals. Beautiful...

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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Clocks

Materials

Chrome

French Lalique Crystal Owl Table Clock
French Lalique Crystal Owl Table Clock

French Lalique Crystal Owl Table Clock

By Lalique

Located in Vilnius, LT

French Lalique crystal owl table clock. The clock is created in a clear crystal base with owl relief motifs. Engraved with Lalique France mark. Excellen...

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Late 20th Century French Clocks

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Beautiful Hollywood Regency Brass See-Through Table Clock by Seiko Japan, 1980s
Beautiful Hollywood Regency Brass See-Through Table Clock by Seiko Japan, 1980s

Beautiful Hollywood Regency Brass See-Through Table Clock by Seiko Japan, 1980s

By Seiko

Located in Vienna, AT

A decorative Hollywood Regency desk/table/mantel clock from the 1980s. It features a brushed brass housing with a mirror-polished front, elegant golden handles and indices, and a smo...

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1980s Japanese Hollywood Regency Vintage Clocks

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Metal, Aluminum, Brass

A Restauration Period Porcelain Inset Ormolu Mantel Clock, Attributed to Deniere
A Restauration Period Porcelain Inset Ormolu Mantel Clock, Attributed to Deniere

A Restauration Period Porcelain Inset Ormolu Mantel Clock, Attributed to Deniere

By Maison Deniere

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A Restauration Period Paris Porcelain Inset Ormolu Mantel Clock, Attributed to Jean François Denière, circa 1820 to 1830 A refined and architecturally composed Restauration period m...

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Early 19th Century French Restauration Antique Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Painted Case Clock
French 19th Century Painted Case Clock

French 19th Century Painted Case Clock

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This French 19th Century banjo shaped case clock is an eye-catching piece in any space. Topped by a smartly carved cornice above the dial face door. Supported by an intricate brass r...

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19th Century French Other Antique Clocks

Materials

Metal, Brass, Iron

Red Tole Chinoiserie Wall Clock
Red Tole Chinoiserie Wall Clock

Red Tole Chinoiserie Wall Clock

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Red tole wall clock decorated with gilt chinoiserie motifs, including figures, pagodas, and floral designs. The circular metal case features a brass ring finial and bezel framing a w...

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19th Century French Antique Clocks

Materials

Metal

Mid century gilt rococo revival wall clock
Mid century gilt rococo revival wall clock

Mid century gilt rococo revival wall clock

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Mid century rococo revival gilt clock by Westerstrand circa 1950. Good quality rococo influenced clock by well known Swedish maker westerstrand. Fitted with a twin train 8 day move...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Rococo Clocks

Materials

Glass, Giltwood

Nomon Mini Barcelona Wall Clock By Andres Martinez
Nomon Mini Barcelona Wall Clock By Andres Martinez

Nomon Mini Barcelona Wall Clock By Andres Martinez

By ANDRÉS MARTÍNEZ

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Black glass fiber double-ring wall clock that contains the walnut case and clock hands in the center. The whole set is grouped and fastened by a support with two rods and support ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Clocks

Materials

Walnut, Fiberglass

Tiffany & Co. Bronze Clock
Tiffany & Co. Bronze Clock

Tiffany & Co. Bronze Clock

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Bronx, NY

This vintage Tiffany & Co. French bronze clock dates from the late 19th century (1896). It is elaborately designed in the style of Louis XV & exhibits a m...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Mystery Ferris Wheel Gravity Weight Ball Driven Regulator Clock - Never Wind It!
Mystery Ferris Wheel Gravity Weight Ball Driven Regulator Clock - Never Wind It!

Mystery Ferris Wheel Gravity Weight Ball Driven Regulator Clock - Never Wind It!

Located in Danville, CA

Here we are offering a fantastic mystery Ferris wheel bearing ball driven crystal regulator clock. Unlike traditional wind up or weight driven clock, this unique clock receive its wo...

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1990s Clocks

Materials

Brass

George III English Tallcase Clock with Swan Neck Pediment & Patera Inlay
George III English Tallcase Clock with Swan Neck Pediment & Patera Inlay

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

Materials

Wood

Luxury Nine Watch Box Black or Cognac
Luxury Nine Watch Box Black or Cognac

Luxury Nine Watch Box Black or Cognac

Located in Paris, FR

Box luxury nine watch in black finish for 9 watches. Covered with black cowhide leather sheathing, box with details and finishings in polished nickel-plated brass. Upholstery and ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Clocks

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Large Industrial Antique French Clock Face
Large Industrial Antique French Clock Face

Large Industrial Antique French Clock Face

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Epic industrial wall clock face with zinc trim and surround, enamel face with Roman numerals. Non-working, architectural element for unique decor. Age appropriate condition including...

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19th Century French Industrial Antique Clocks

Materials

Enamel

Rare Antique Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze Wall Cartel Clock with Griffin Sculpture
Rare Antique Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze Wall Cartel Clock with Griffin Sculpture

Rare Antique Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze Wall Cartel Clock with Griffin Sculpture

Located in Lisse, NL

Stunning and perfect running Gothic architectural design bronze wall clock, from circa 1880. If you like rare antiques in general and one of a kind clocks in particular then this handcrafted specimen for wall mounting could be the perfect addition to your collection or Gothic (inspired) interior. This fine quality antique...

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Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Clocks

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Superb Midcentury Studio Craft Floor Clock
Superb Midcentury Studio Craft Floor Clock

Superb Midcentury Studio Craft Floor Clock

By George Nakashima, Wendell Castle

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Amazing floor clock executed in black walnut gloriously hand carved to perfection. A stunning showpiece and fine example of Studio Craft Modern. Clock is wind-up and functions well when documented. Can be swapped for battery powered mechanism however the current movement is high quality. Local...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Clocks

Materials

Walnut

Rare Art Deco Amsterdam School Geometrical Design Oak & Coromandel Mantel Clock
Rare Art Deco Amsterdam School Geometrical Design Oak & Coromandel Mantel Clock

Rare Art Deco Amsterdam School Geometrical Design Oak & Coromandel Mantel Clock

Located in Lisse, NL

Early 20th Century Art Deco Mantel / Table / Desk Clock – Exceptional Condition. This wonderful Art Deco table clock is truly a special find. Discovering such a striking mantel cloc...

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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Clocks

Materials

Metal, Brass

19th-Century Swedish Mora Longcase Clock, Pine, Folk Art, Circa 1800
19th-Century Swedish Mora Longcase Clock, Pine, Folk Art, Circa 1800

19th-Century Swedish Mora Longcase Clock, Pine, Folk Art, Circa 1800

Located in Mckinney, TX

Handcrafted in the early 19th-century, this longcase clock embodies the rural craftsmanship and folk traditions of central Sweden. The pine case features the classic Mora silhouette ...

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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Clocks

Materials

Pine

Large station wall clock with lights
Large station wall clock with lights

Large station wall clock with lights

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Large station clock with three integrated lights. The clock has been fully restored with respect for its original appearance. Efforts were made to ...

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1960s German Bauhaus Vintage Clocks

Materials

Metal

Rare Model Modernist Art Deco Blue Mirror Clock, Circa 1935
Rare Model Modernist Art Deco Blue Mirror Clock, Circa 1935

Rare Model Modernist Art Deco Blue Mirror Clock, Circa 1935

By Smiths English Clock Systems

Located in Devon, England

For your consideration is this fabulous 1930's modernist clock originating from England by Smiths clock company. You only have to do the minimalist of researching to find out how rar...

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Clocks

Materials

Brass

Art Deco English 8 Day Walnut Wall Clock, c1930
Art Deco English 8 Day Walnut Wall Clock, c1930

Art Deco English 8 Day Walnut Wall Clock, c1930

Located in Devon, England

For your consideration is this large sized Art Deco Walnut wall clock, English, circa 1930, fully serviced and keeping good time. The dial is made up of book paged figured walnut cen...

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Clocks

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Porcelain Clock & Stand by Aubert & Klaftenberger
Porcelain Clock & Stand by Aubert & Klaftenberger

Porcelain Clock & Stand by Aubert & Klaftenberger

By Aubert & Klaftenberger

Located in Bronx, NY

This vintage elaborately decorated French porcelain mantle clock dates from the 1850's. The delicate porcelain has hand painted colorful sculpted flowers, gleaming gold gilt scrolls ...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Clocks

Materials

Porcelain

French 19th Century Napoleon III Mother of Pearl Inlay Wall Clock
French 19th Century Napoleon III Mother of Pearl Inlay Wall Clock

French 19th Century Napoleon III Mother of Pearl Inlay Wall Clock

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This 19th century clock is stunning with its diamond-shaped, rippling clock frame of ebony-painted wood. Mother-of-pearl floral and foliate designs are inlaid in the stained mahogany...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Clocks

Materials

Brass

Marvelous Design & Warm Color Burl Walnut Art Deco, Bauhaus Mantel / Desk Clock
Marvelous Design & Warm Color Burl Walnut Art Deco, Bauhaus Mantel / Desk Clock

Marvelous Design & Warm Color Burl Walnut Art Deco, Bauhaus Mantel / Desk Clock

Located in Lisse, NL

Beautiful and also practical in size Bauhaus style clock. Over the years we have sold a number of striking (no pun intended) Art Deco clocks, but rarely one as timeless, as stylish,...

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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Clocks

Materials

Chrome, Brass, Iron

Quality antique Victorian walnut double weight wall clock
Quality antique Victorian walnut double weight wall clock

Quality antique Victorian walnut double weight wall clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Quality antique Victorian walnut double weight wall clock, having a quality antique Victorian double weight wall clock with a quality walnut and ebonised case, having a single glazed...

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19th Century Antique Clocks

Materials

Brass

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.