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Lenzkirch Bracket Clock in French Louis XVI Style, 19th Century
Lenzkirch Bracket Clock in French Louis XVI Style, 19th Century

Lenzkirch Bracket Clock in French Louis XVI Style, 19th Century

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

German Lenzkirch mahogany and carved ormolu cased mantel clock. The clock has wonderful carved scrolling feet supporting a rolled ridged stepped base decorated with leaf carved ormol...

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19th Century German Louis XVI Antique Clocks

19th Century Classical Taste Table Clock
19th Century Classical Taste Table Clock

19th Century Classical Taste Table Clock

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

19th century Classical taste table clock, Anglo-European. An attractive & unusual ebonizid wood & faux malachite table clock raised on bun feet. Flanked by Classically dressed women....

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Clocks

Materials

Wood

1920s -1930s Art Deco Mantel Clock - in wonderful restored condition
1920s -1930s Art Deco Mantel Clock - in wonderful restored condition

1920s -1930s Art Deco Mantel Clock - in wonderful restored condition

By Marti

Located in Greven, DE

Art Deco Mantel Clock France Marble, Metal Art Deco around 1930 Dimensions: H × W × D: 32 × 37 × 11 cm Description: Representative French pendule in an expressive design from the ...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Clocks

Materials

Marble, Metal

Black Forest Walnut Bird Mantel Clock
Black Forest Walnut Bird Mantel Clock

Black Forest Walnut Bird Mantel Clock

Located in Queens, NY

Rustic Black Forest (19th Century) walnut carved mantel clock with 1 large bird and several small chicks within a floral environment. (Not working)

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19th Century European Black Forest Antique Clocks

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Scottish Grandfather Clock
Scottish Grandfather Clock

Scottish Grandfather Clock

Located in New York, NY

Scottish Grandfather clock: Clock face painted with settings of the Fair Maid of Perth during the four seasons. Measures: 21" x 9" x 76" Weighs: 50 Lbs.

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19th Century Antique Clocks

Materials

Wood

Swedish Gustavian Neoclassical Longcase Clock, Circa 1800
Swedish Gustavian Neoclassical Longcase Clock, Circa 1800

Swedish Gustavian Neoclassical Longcase Clock, Circa 1800

Located in Atlanta, GA

A refined Gustavian longcase clock from around 1800, notable for its elegant shape and well-preserved overall structure. This piece expresses the hallmarks of the Gustavian period: s...

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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Clocks

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Pine

Stunning Omega Art Deco Desk Clock c.1930s
Stunning Omega Art Deco Desk Clock c.1930s

Stunning Omega Art Deco Desk Clock c.1930s

By Omega

Located in Buffalo, NY

Very rare Art Deco desk clock with Art Nouveau applied numerals.Amazing design and quality. Manual winding 8 days movement.Tested and keeping time,, Case and movement signed Omega....

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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Clocks

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Brass, Chrome, Nickel

Rare 17th Century Antique Figural Griffon Carved Oak Brass Lantern Clock 58"
Rare 17th Century Antique Figural Griffon Carved Oak Brass Lantern Clock 58"

Rare 17th Century Antique Figural Griffon Carved Oak Brass Lantern Clock 58"

Located in Dayton, OH

An exceptional hanging lantern clock from the 17th Century. The clock is housed within a hooded glass case with Grecian style carved columns, gadrooning and acanthus scrolled accents...

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17th Century Neoclassical Antique Clocks

Materials

Brass

An Art Deco Quarter Chiming Longcase Clock
An Art Deco Quarter Chiming Longcase Clock

An Art Deco Quarter Chiming Longcase Clock

Located in Amersham, GB

A very fine example of a 1930’s longcase clock with a three train quarter chiming eight day movement, striking the hours and the chiming quarters on gong rods. The silver plated pend...

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1930s Vintage Clocks

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass, Steel

A Miniature Two Train Vienna Regulator
A Miniature Two Train Vienna Regulator

A Miniature Two Train Vienna Regulator

Located in Amersham, GB

A rare wedge shaped laterndluhr Vienna regulator with a two train weight driven movement of exceptional quality. The eight day movement strikes the ho...

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1830s Hungarian Biedermeier Antique Clocks

Materials

Brass, Steel

Outstanding quality antique Victorian French brass striking carriage clock
Outstanding quality antique Victorian French brass striking carriage clock

Outstanding quality antique Victorian French brass striking carriage clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Outstanding quality antique Victorian French brass striking carriage clock with the original leather travelling case and key, having a quality brass carriage clock with an eight day ...

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19th Century French Antique Clocks

Materials

Brass

Pedro Friedeberg Clock
Pedro Friedeberg Clock

Pedro Friedeberg Clock

By Pedro Friedeberg

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A wonderful gold-leafed variation of this form. Signed under the foot.

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1970s Mexican Vintage Clocks

Materials

Wood

Danese Milano Kuno Prey Concrete Clock, 1986
Danese Milano Kuno Prey Concrete Clock, 1986

Danese Milano Kuno Prey Concrete Clock, 1986

By Danese Milano

Located in Meer, VAN

Danese Milano Kuno prey concrete clock. Italy, 1986. This is a very rare post-modern concrete clock designed by Kuno Prey for the Milanese company Danese....

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Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Clocks

Materials

Concrete

Nomon Sunset  Wall Clock By Jose Maria Reina
Nomon Sunset  Wall Clock By Jose Maria Reina

Nomon Sunset Wall Clock By Jose Maria Reina

$325Sale Price / item|20% Off

Nomon Sunset Wall Clock By Jose Maria Reina

By José María Reina, Nomon

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The wood of the extended hour markers adds warmth to the wall and the easy installation with adhesive brings versatility to the whole design. Available with a central box in chromed ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Clocks

Materials

Brass

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

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Iron

Antique Hand-Painted Porcelain  Mantel Clock by Royal Bonn for Ansonia
Antique Hand-Painted Porcelain  Mantel Clock by Royal Bonn for Ansonia

Antique Hand-Painted Porcelain Mantel Clock by Royal Bonn for Ansonia

By Royal Bonn

Located in Tarry Town, NY

A beautifully executed mid-19th century mantel clock by the esteemed Ansonia Clock Company, featuring the “La Layon” model in collaboration with Royal Bonn, one of Germany’s most cel...

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Mid-19th Century German Louis XVI Antique Clocks

Materials

Brass

19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Lemerle Charpentier
19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Lemerle Charpentier

19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Lemerle Charpentier

By Lemerle Charpentier 1

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Palatial French 19th century Louis XVI style gilt bronze mantel clock by Lemerle-Charpentier bronzier. The large rectangular gilt bronze body surmounted with floral scrolls and acanthus and crowned with an urn with wreath decorations. The circular porcelain enameled clock dial...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Clocks

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Bronze

Antique L Marti et Cie Reuge Marble Slate Bronze Mantel Clock Garniture Set 1889
Antique L Marti et Cie Reuge Marble Slate Bronze Mantel Clock Garniture Set 1889

Antique L Marti et Cie Reuge Marble Slate Bronze Mantel Clock Garniture Set 1889

By L. Marti et Cie

Located in Dayton, OH

Late 19th Century L. Marti et Cie French Napoleon III style Mantel Clock & Garniture Set. The beautifully designed lcock is made from slate with filigree engraving, reuge marble pan...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Clocks

Materials

Marble, Slate, Bronze

Standard Electric Master Clock, Machine Age
Standard Electric Master Clock, Machine Age

Standard Electric Master Clock, Machine Age

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Standard electric master clock, Machine Age. Biedermeier style standard electric master clock made in Montreal, Canada. This solid oak clock is all ori...

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20th Century Machine Age Clocks

Aristede De Ranieri Signed Art Nouveau Sculptural Mantel or Table Clock
Aristede De Ranieri Signed Art Nouveau Sculptural Mantel or Table Clock

Aristede De Ranieri Signed Art Nouveau Sculptural Mantel or Table Clock

By Aristide de Ranieri

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Thia antique mantel or table clock was made by the well known Italian born sculptor Archimede de Ranieri, who did much of his work in France and made this in approximately 1900 in th...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Clocks

Materials

Metal

French Directoire Bronze Skeleton Clock
French Directoire Bronze Skeleton Clock

French Directoire Bronze Skeleton Clock

Located in Rome, IT

Extremely fine quality Directoire/Empire gilt bronze mounted gilt brass skeleton clock with enameled chapter ring and openwork movement. Roman numerals for the hours and outer half...

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1790s French Empire Antique Clocks

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Ormolu

Antique 19th Century Vincenti & Cie French Boulle Style Mantle Clock
Antique 19th Century Vincenti & Cie French Boulle Style Mantle Clock

Antique 19th Century Vincenti & Cie French Boulle Style Mantle Clock

Located in Victoria, BC

A lovely antique 19th Century French Boulle Style Mantle Clock. Recently serviced and working well, this clock features a faux tortoise shell veneer and bronze gilded accents around the entire clock. Enamel roman numerals are featured on the clock face overlaying a nicely detailed gilded face. Signed "LEPAUVRE ROUEN" on face. Some minor loss to the veneer as seen in the pictures. Some of the gilded overlay is peeling up in some minor areas as seen in the pictures. The Lepauvre Rouen enamel...

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1860s French Antique Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Tiffany & Co Champlevé and Bronze Clock Set with Candelabras
Tiffany & Co Champlevé and Bronze Clock Set with Candelabras

Tiffany & Co Champlevé and Bronze Clock Set with Candelabras

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Tiffany & Co Blue Champlevé and Bronze Clock Set with matching Champlevé Candelabras Retailed by Tiffany & Co , New York.  Stamped Tiffany & co on the internal clock mechanism  Dat...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Clocks

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Enamel, Bronze

Mystery Briggs Rotary Conical Pendulum Glass Dome Flying Ball Clock
Mystery Briggs Rotary Conical Pendulum Glass Dome Flying Ball Clock

Mystery Briggs Rotary Conical Pendulum Glass Dome Flying Ball Clock

Located in Danville, CA

Mystery Briggs Rotary glass dome flying ball clock. We are presenting an excellent "Briggs Rotary" novelty clock. It's unlike any other later made version with a traditional glass d...

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Late 20th Century American Clocks

Materials

Brass

Double-Sided Ceiling clock by Gio Ponti for Enrico Boselli, Italy, 1940's
Double-Sided Ceiling clock by Gio Ponti for Enrico Boselli, Italy, 1940's

Double-Sided Ceiling clock by Gio Ponti for Enrico Boselli, Italy, 1940's

By Gio Ponti

Located in Melbourne, VIC

Double faced ceiling clock designed by Gio Ponti for Enrico Boselli circa 1940. Fully restored ad serviced. Literature: U. La Pietra, Gio Ponti. L'arte si innamora dell'industria, Ri...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Clocks

Materials

Stainless Steel

Kitchen Wall Clock Attrd Max Bill & Ernst Moeckl German Minimalist White Ceramic
Kitchen Wall Clock Attrd Max Bill & Ernst Moeckl German Minimalist White Ceramic

Kitchen Wall Clock Attrd Max Bill & Ernst Moeckl German Minimalist White Ceramic

By Dieter Rams, Max Bill

Located in Hyattsville, MD

The clock movement with a fresh battery has been running, however it may need to be serviced, it is quite loud. The manual timer is in working order. For reference an example was auc...

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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clocks

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Porcelain

Antique Edwardian 1900s Sterling Silver Carriage Clock
Antique Edwardian 1900s Sterling Silver Carriage Clock

Antique Edwardian 1900s Sterling Silver Carriage Clock

By William Comyns & Sons 1

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A magnificent, fine and impressive, large antique Edwardian English sterling silver carriage clock, an addition to our silver timepiece collection. This magnificent antique Edwardian sterling silver carriage clock has a plain rectangular form onto four bun feet. The surface of this large and impressive Edwardian clock is plain and unembellished. This impressive antique silver carriage...

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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Clocks

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Beautiful large 1960s Fat Lava ceramic wall clock by Kienzle
Beautiful large 1960s Fat Lava ceramic wall clock by Kienzle

Beautiful large 1960s Fat Lava ceramic wall clock by Kienzle

By Kienzle Clocks

Located in München, DE

Beautiful large 1960s Fat Lava ceramic wall clock by Kienzle. Very high quality and in the bold colors typical of the period. Handmade. Made in Germany. With a very quiet original Ki...

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clocks

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Ceramic

A Monumental and Exceptional French Ormolu and Turquoise Sevres Porcelain Clock
A Monumental and Exceptional French Ormolu and Turquoise Sevres Porcelain Clock

A Monumental and Exceptional French Ormolu and Turquoise Sevres Porcelain Clock

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A Monumental and Exceptional French Ormolu and Turquoise Sevres Porcelain Clock, circa 1875 Immerse yourself in the splendor of 19th-century French artistry with this monumental and...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Clocks

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Ormolu

"Art Deco Clock in Chinese Manner", Gübelin Clock w/ Red Hardstone Finial
"Art Deco Clock in Chinese Manner", Gübelin Clock w/ Red Hardstone Finial

"Art Deco Clock in Chinese Manner", Gübelin Clock w/ Red Hardstone Finial

By Gubelin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Bold and elegant, this rare -- possibly unique -- Art Deco table clock in the Chinese manner by the renowned Gübelin firm in Switzerland is a close cousin to the impossibly rarified ...

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1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Clocks

Materials

Marble

Jaeger Lecoultre Atmos Watch
Jaeger Lecoultre Atmos Watch

Jaeger Lecoultre Atmos Watch

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Jaeger Lecoultre Atmos Watch Atmos VI Table clock It works correctly. perpetual motion It has caliber 528 (1958-1968) The dial is square Materia...

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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clocks

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Gustave Serrurier-bovy (1858-1910) "moulin Clock" -1905
Gustave Serrurier-bovy (1858-1910) "moulin Clock" -1905

Gustave Serrurier-bovy (1858-1910) "moulin Clock" -1905

By Gustave Serrurier-Bovy

Located in Bilzen, BE

Gustave Serrurier-Bovy (1858-1910) Moulin Mahogany, brass, painted glass paste numbers Creation date: 1905 H 59 CM XL 34 CM Original movement, running Bibliography: - Françoise Bi...

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Early 1900s Belgian Art Nouveau Antique Clocks

Materials

Brass, Iron

Fine and Rare 18th century Shenandoah Valley clock likely by Davis & Frye
Fine and Rare 18th century Shenandoah Valley clock likely by Davis & Frye

Fine and Rare 18th century Shenandoah Valley clock likely by Davis & Frye

Located in Richmond, VA

Fine and rare inlaid late 18th century Shenandoah Valley of Virginia walnut tall case clock, likely made by Jacob Fry and dial painted by Caleb Davis of Woodstock, VA.

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1790s American Antique Clocks

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Clock Set by Comptoir General, M Schnerb, Paris
French Art Deco Clock Set by Comptoir General, M Schnerb, Paris

French Art Deco Clock Set by Comptoir General, M Schnerb, Paris

By Comptoir General

Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR

French Art Deco Clock Set by M Schnerb, Paris This impressive Art Deco Clock Set is formed in a pentagon shape of contrasting marbles and a decorative floral garland in brass at th...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Clocks

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Marble, Brass, Enamel, Steel

1980s Postmodern Canetti Wall Clock
1980s Postmodern Canetti Wall Clock

1980s Postmodern Canetti Wall Clock

By Wakita

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A vibrant postmodern wall clock from Canetti's Moderntime Collection, showcasing the playful geometric abstraction of perfect 1980s design. Featuring a light gray face encased in a m...

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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Clocks

Materials

Metal

Established & Sons Small Font Clock by Sebastian Wrong
Established & Sons Small Font Clock by Sebastian Wrong

Established & Sons Small Font Clock by Sebastian Wrong

By Sebastian Wrong, Established & Sons

Located in London, GB

The iconic calendar clock, with its distinctive form and flip mechanism, has an established following in design circles. Sebastian Wrong deliberately increases our attraction to its retro look by introducing an ever-changing display. The Font Clock...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Clocks

Materials

Plastic

Nomon Pisa Floor Clock By Jose Maria Reina
Nomon Pisa Floor Clock By Jose Maria Reina

Nomon Pisa Floor Clock By Jose Maria Reina

$1,038Sale Price / item|20% Off

Nomon Pisa Floor Clock By Jose Maria Reina

By Nomon, José María Reina

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Innovating with its small and simple models Nomon brings the Pisa T Clock to be placed on desktops or corner desks. The slim needle shape of this foot clock...

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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Clocks

Materials

Brass, Chrome

CHARLES & RICHARD COMYNS London 1919 Table Clock In .925 Sterling Shell & Wood
CHARLES & RICHARD COMYNS London 1919 Table Clock In .925 Sterling Shell & Wood

CHARLES & RICHARD COMYNS London 1919 Table Clock In .925 Sterling Shell & Wood

By Charles and Richard Comyns

Located in Miami, FL

Desk table clock designed by Charles & Richard Comyns. This is a beautiful desk clock created by the top notch and prestigious silversmith company of Charles & Richard Comyns. The c...

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1910s English Art Deco Vintage Clocks

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Rexite – Contrattempo - White - Wall Clock design Raul Barbieri
Rexite – Contrattempo - White - Wall Clock design Raul Barbieri

Rexite – Contrattempo - White - Wall Clock design Raul Barbieri

By Raul Barbieri, Rexite

Located in Alcamo, IT

The Contrattempo – Bianco wall clock by Rexite turns the everyday rhythm into a playful and uplifting experience. The large red disc swings continuously, magically suspended over a w...

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2010s Clocks

Materials

Plastic

Bauhaus Table or Desk Clock by Marianne Brandt for Ruppelwerk Gotha Germany 1932
Bauhaus Table or Desk Clock by Marianne Brandt for Ruppelwerk Gotha Germany 1932

Bauhaus Table or Desk Clock by Marianne Brandt for Ruppelwerk Gotha Germany 1932

By Ruppelwerk, Marianne Brandt

Located in Munich, DE

A pure German Bauhaus Design object: table or desk clock by Marianne Brandt. Manufactured by Ruppelwerk, Gotha, Germany, ca. 1932. With original mechanical 8 days clock work. With key. Originally owned by Singer Nähmaschinen Aktiengesellschaft. Fabrik Wittenberg. Bez. Pdm (marked reverse). The table clock is repaired and maintained by a professional clock master who is specialized in maintenance of expensive clocks...

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1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Clocks

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Metal

Silver Carriage Clock in Original Case
Silver Carriage Clock in Original Case

Silver Carriage Clock in Original Case

Located in London, GB

A fine miniature silver carriage clock in rococo style. Standing upon scrolled rococo style feet, the clock is engraved on all sides. The silvered dial with arabic numerals and blued...

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1880s English Antique Clocks

Materials

Silver

Gustavian Tallcase Clock
Gustavian Tallcase Clock

Gustavian Tallcase Clock

Located in Greenwich, CT

An elegant tall-case Gustavian clock having an imposing bonnet with an three-finial arched cornice on a sinuous bombe body with shaped door and narrow waist over a curved plinth, all...

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Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Clocks

Materials

Wood

Pennsylvania Cherry Tall Case Clock, Jedediah Weiss, Bethlehem
Pennsylvania Cherry Tall Case Clock, Jedediah Weiss, Bethlehem

Pennsylvania Cherry Tall Case Clock, Jedediah Weiss, Bethlehem

Located in Milford, NH

An exceptional Federal cherry tall case clock with a brass eight day works signed Jedediah Weiss Bethlehem, with beautiful inlay including a contrasting fan carving above the waist d...

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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Clocks

Materials

Cherry, Maple, Satinwood

Vintage Hollywood Regency Brass walnut Wall Clock by Kienzle, Germany 1950s
Vintage Hollywood Regency Brass walnut Wall Clock by Kienzle, Germany 1950s

Vintage Hollywood Regency Brass walnut Wall Clock by Kienzle, Germany 1950s

By Kienzle Clocks

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: wall clock Origin: Germany Producer: KIENZLE, Germany (marked on the wood) Age: 1950s Description: This original vintage wall clock was produced in the 1950s ...

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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Clocks

Materials

Metal, Brass

Jugendstil mantel clock by Junghans Darmstadt
Jugendstil mantel clock by Junghans Darmstadt

Jugendstil mantel clock by Junghans Darmstadt

By Junghans Uhren GmbH

Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK

Jugendstil mantel clock by Junghans Darmstadt. Professionally stained and repolished.

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Early 1900s Austrian Jugendstil Antique Clocks

Materials

Brass

Quality antique Edwardian walnut mantle clock
Quality antique Edwardian walnut mantle clock

Quality antique Edwardian walnut mantle clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Quality antique Edwardian walnut mantle clock having a quality antique Edwardian walnut mantle clock having a white enamel dial with Arabic numerals and the original hands, a walnut ...

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Early 20th Century Edwardian Clocks

Materials

Brass

Arne Hovmand-Olsen Grandfather Clock 1965 in Teak
Arne Hovmand-Olsen Grandfather Clock 1965 in Teak

Arne Hovmand-Olsen Grandfather Clock 1965 in Teak

By Arne Hovmand-Olsen

Located in Handewitt, DE

Arne Hovmand-Olsen, conical shaped Grandfarher clock 1965. With brass hands and brass hour marks. Inside with shelfes. Made in teak.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern 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.