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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

Materials

Ormolu

Siemens Halske Bauhaus Factory or Workshop Wall Clock
Siemens Halske Bauhaus Factory or Workshop Wall Clock

Siemens Halske Bauhaus Factory or Workshop Wall Clock

By Siemens

Located in Vienna, AT

Steel frame with gold ring inside and steel clock face with red and black digits, manufactured by Siemens Halske in the 1930s. According to the previous owner the clock was hanging...

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1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Clocks

Materials

Steel

Georgian Mahogany Gothic Style Tall Case Clock with Moon Phase Dial
Georgian Mahogany Gothic Style Tall Case Clock with Moon Phase Dial

Georgian Mahogany Gothic Style Tall Case Clock with Moon Phase Dial

Located in Milford, NH

A fine English Georgian Gothic style tall case clock, its bonnet with a swan’s neck broken arch pediment with Battersea enamel oval polychrome urn accents surmounting scrolled fabric...

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Late 18th Century English Gothic Antique Clocks

Materials

Metal, Brass

Exceptional C19th French Boulle Mantle Clock
Exceptional C19th French Boulle Mantle Clock

Exceptional C19th French Boulle Mantle Clock

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in London, GB

A very Important French Ormolu Mounted Boulle Mantel Clock Inlaid Brass in The Regency Style Each Corner Decorated with Recumbent Horses Nice Large Dial 8 and a half inches surround...

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19th Century French Regency Antique Clocks

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Large Three-Piece French 19th Century Clock/Garniture Set Louis XVI Style
Large Three-Piece French 19th Century Clock/Garniture Set Louis XVI Style

Large Three-Piece French 19th Century Clock/Garniture Set Louis XVI Style

Located in Houston, TX

Louis XVI style garniture set. Torch and quiver design is centered at Bottom of the clock. A hand painted garden scene is presented at the Lower portion of the clock and a beautifu...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Large 18th Century French Louis XV Period Cartel Wall Clock Signed A. Gosselin
Large 18th Century French Louis XV Period Cartel Wall Clock Signed A. Gosselin

Large 18th Century French Louis XV Period Cartel Wall Clock Signed A. Gosselin

Located in Miami, FL

A very fine and large Early 18th Century French Louis XV period corne verte (green horn) and ormolu mounted cartel or wall clock. The impressive cartel rests on its original socle - wall mounted base. Signed on the original white enamel dial with hand painted Roman numerals within a hand blown glass door with ormolu trim and decorated with ornate bronze. Impressively chiseled or ciselé work throughout. Original gilding throughout, exquisite patina. The wonderful gilt bronze case is signed by the highly respected maitre ebeniste and clockmaker, A. Gosselin from Paris. It is surrounded by flowers and foliage. Antoine Gosselin ‘A. Gosselin’ (Antoine Gosselin 1731-1794, Paris, master in 1752). Antoine Gosselin who worked actively under Louis XV until the Revolution and was established in rue du Faubourg-Saint-Antoine, in Paris. He hand crafted magnificent pieces that were at the time only reserved for the King. Clock is in very good antique condition and functions, but may need to be serviced again after shipping just as all clocks do. The ormolu Chinoiserie...

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Early 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Omodomo Mid-Century Modern Pendulum Clock in Crystal, Italy, 1970s
Omodomo Mid-Century Modern Pendulum Clock in Crystal, Italy, 1970s

Omodomo Mid-Century Modern Pendulum Clock in Crystal, Italy, 1970s

Located in Milano, IT

1970s Astonishing pendulum clock by Omodomo in crystal. Made in Italy. It's in excellent condition and it works perfectly with battery (quartz mechanism) Dimension: 7,87" x 3,14" x 1...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clocks

Materials

Crystal

Rene Lalique Clock
Rene Lalique Clock

Rene Lalique Clock

By René Lalique

Located in Bridgewater, CT

Rene Lalique clock "Quatre Moineaux du Japon". In clear and frosted glass with white patina. This model was created on April 3, 1928 exclusively f...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Clocks

Materials

Art Glass

German Junghans Style Brass Onion Boy Figure Swinging Clock
German Junghans Style Brass Onion Boy Figure Swinging Clock

German Junghans Style Brass Onion Boy Figure Swinging Clock

By Junghans Uhren GmbH

Located in Danville, CA

German Style Brass Onion Boy Figure Swinging Clock Solid Brass cast statue with polished wood base. Hand painted 2" porcelain dial. Clock portion swings back and forth with no appar...

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Late 20th Century Clocks

Materials

Brass

An Exceptional Edward I. Farmer Jade and Coral Clock Garniture with Lamps
An Exceptional Edward I. Farmer Jade and Coral Clock Garniture with Lamps

An Exceptional Edward I. Farmer Jade and Coral Clock Garniture with Lamps

By Edward Farmer

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

An Exceptional Edward I. Farmer Jade and Red Coral Clock Garniture with Matching Lamps, Circa 1930 A remarkably rare three-piece garniture by the celebrated New York dealer and designer Edward I. Farmer (1872–1942), comprising a matching pair of jade and red coral lamps...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Clocks

Materials

Coral, Jade, Bronze

XL Space Age Wall Clock in electric blue acrylic by Iskra, Yugoslavia 1970s
XL Space Age Wall Clock in electric blue acrylic by Iskra, Yugoslavia 1970s

XL Space Age Wall Clock in electric blue acrylic by Iskra, Yugoslavia 1970s

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a striking extra large Space Age electric clock in electric blue acrylic. The clock was manufactured by Iskra, one of the largest companies in Yugoslavi...

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1970s Slovenian Space Age Vintage Clocks

Materials

Acrylic

Napoleon On Horseback, Double Patina Bronze Clock, H40cm, 19th Century
Napoleon On Horseback, Double Patina Bronze Clock, H40cm, 19th Century

Napoleon On Horseback, Double Patina Bronze Clock, H40cm, 19th Century

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

Bronze clock with double patina, representing Napoleon I on horseback, looking into the distance with his telescope. In front, 2 feet in the form of lion paws and a macaron with a...

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19th Century French Empire Antique Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Antique Junghans Wall Clock in Walnut from the 1920s
Antique Junghans Wall Clock in Walnut from the 1920s

Antique Junghans Wall Clock in Walnut from the 1920s

By Junghans Uhren GmbH

Located in Lejre, DK

Antique wall clock manufactured by Junghans in the 1920s. The clock is made of dark walnut with a classic wooden case and decorative details characteristic of the period. A tradition...

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1920s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clocks

Materials

Walnut

Atmos Clock Cal. 548 Atlantis Moon Phase by Jaeger-Lecoultre for AEG
Atmos Clock Cal. 548 Atlantis Moon Phase by Jaeger-Lecoultre for AEG

Atmos Clock Cal. 548 Atlantis Moon Phase by Jaeger-Lecoultre for AEG

By Jaeger-LeCoultre, AEG

Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR

A fine and rare late 20th century Swiss rhodium plated 'Atlantis' atmos carriage, travel, table or desk clock with moonphase Jaeger LeCoultre, Caliber 548 The wedge-shaped glass case...

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Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Clocks

Materials

Metal

Oversized Antique Chip Carved Walnut Calendar Clock c1890
Oversized Antique Chip Carved Walnut Calendar Clock c1890

Oversized Antique Chip Carved Walnut Calendar Clock c1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

An oversized antique calendar wall clock, crafted in the American Victorian style, circa 1890. The case is constructed from walnut and features intricate chip carving throughout. The...

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Late 19th Century Antique Clocks

Materials

Walnut

Aluminium and Brass Table Clock by David Marshall (circa 1990s)
Aluminium and Brass Table Clock by David Marshall (circa 1990s)

Aluminium and Brass Table Clock by David Marshall (circa 1990s)

By David Marshall

Located in London, GB

An aluminium and brass table clock by David Marshall (circa 1990s). The piece is very weighty and wonderfully tactile with the maker's mark impressed on the front brass base (which i...

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1990s Spanish Clocks

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Rare Haig & Chippendale Geo. III 8-day, Hour Strike Longcase Grandfather Clock
Rare Haig & Chippendale Geo. III 8-day, Hour Strike Longcase Grandfather Clock

Rare Haig & Chippendale Geo. III 8-day, Hour Strike Longcase Grandfather Clock

By Thomas Chippendale Jr.

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

This could possibly be one of the most rare and fine longcase grandfathers clock to have ever graced our 102 year old business. Signed on top of the hood/bonnet by Haig & Chippendale...

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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Clocks

Materials

Brass

Important Five Pieces Marble and Gilded Bronze Clock Set, France, Circa 1860
Important Five Pieces Marble and Gilded Bronze Clock Set, France, Circa 1860

Important Five Pieces Marble and Gilded Bronze Clock Set, France, Circa 1860

By Henri Picard

Located in PARIS, FR

Marked on the dial Furet & Bon, Hrs du Roy, à Paris Measures: Clock – Height 98 cm (38 1/2 in.), width 70 cm (27 1/2 in.), depth 25 cm (9 3/4 in.) Candelabra – Height 116 cm ...

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1860s French Louis XVI Antique Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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

Peter Max Pop Art Ceramic Ashtray by Iroquois
Peter Max Pop Art Ceramic Ashtray by Iroquois

Peter Max Pop Art Ceramic Ashtray by Iroquois

By Iroquois, Peter Max

Located in San Diego, CA

A very cool Peter Max pop art ceramic ashtray by Iroquois of Syracuse, NY, circa 1980s. There are three different ashtrays available; all are in excell...

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Late 20th Century American Expressionist Clocks

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Exceptional Large Victorian Marble Mantel Clock by Philippes Paris
Antique Exceptional Large Victorian Marble Mantel Clock by Philippes Paris

Antique Exceptional Large Victorian Marble Mantel Clock by Philippes Paris

Located in Suffolk, GB

An exceptional large Victorian marble mantel clock of impressive scale and presence crafted in richly figured marble with contrasting tones that emphasise its architectural form. The...

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19th Century French Victorian Antique Clocks

Materials

Marble

Thomas Yuill Tall Case Clock
Thomas Yuill Tall Case Clock

Thomas Yuill Tall Case Clock

Located in East Aurora, NY

A very attractive Scottish Tall case clock signed by Thomas Yuill East Kilbride. Beautifully fan and string inlay decorated Mahogany case w...

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Mid-19th Century Scottish Early Victorian Antique Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Original Art Deco Table Clock, Walnut, Brass, Glass, Repolished, Czech, 1920s
Original Art Deco Table Clock, Walnut, Brass, Glass, Repolished, Czech, 1920s

Original Art Deco Table Clock, Walnut, Brass, Glass, Repolished, Czech, 1920s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

These table clocks represent the refined taste and craftsmanship of Czechoslovakia during the 1920s. The design follows the popular Art Deco style. This movement focused on geometric...

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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Clocks

Materials

Brass

Vintage Beige School Wall Clock from Van Doorn, 1960s
Vintage Beige School Wall Clock from Van Doorn, 1960s

Vintage Beige School Wall Clock from Van Doorn, 1960s

By Van Doorn

Located in Kojetice, CZ

Wall clock produced by Van Doorn in Netherlands during the 1960s. It features a beige iron frame, an iron dial, an aluminum hands and a curved clear glass cover. The piece has been c...

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1960s Dutch Industrial Vintage Clocks

Materials

Iron

Pyramid quartz watch by Seiko, Japan, 1980s
Pyramid quartz watch by Seiko, Japan, 1980s

Pyramid quartz watch by Seiko, Japan, 1980s

By Seiko

Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna

Pyramid Quartz Clock produced in the 1980s by SEIKO, with its pyramidal shape, so unique, gives the object a futuristic character, but with a deeply retro soul. A timeless piece of d...

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1980s Japanese Post-Modern Vintage Clocks

Materials

Plastic, Laminate

Silver table clock 800
Silver table clock 800

Silver table clock 800

By Arval Argenti Valenza

Located in VALENZA, IT

800 silver table alarm clock. The clock has a rectangular case and a guilloché design with a further parallelepiped as a base left polished which gives it elegance and stability. The...

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1980s Italian Other Vintage Clocks

Materials

Velvet

Vintage Teak Weather Station by Barigo, Germany, 1960s
Vintage Teak Weather Station by Barigo, Germany, 1960s

Vintage Teak Weather Station by Barigo, Germany, 1960s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A stylish and sleek wall or table weather station with thermometer, barometer and hygrometer. Designed and made in Germany during the 1960'erne by Barigo. Measurements: W: 17.5 cm,...

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clocks

Materials

Acrylic, Teak

Antique French Ormolu and White Marble Louis XVI Clock
Antique French Ormolu and White Marble Louis XVI Clock

Antique French Ormolu and White Marble Louis XVI Clock

By Samuel Marti

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A beautiful classical clock made in the style of Louis XVI by Samuel Marti. Stunning ormolu (finely gilded bronze) mounted on a marble base. It is decorated with an inset laurel swag...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Monumental 19th Century Ormolu Mounted Onyx & Marble Longcase Grandfather Clock
Monumental 19th Century Ormolu Mounted Onyx & Marble Longcase Grandfather Clock

Monumental 19th Century Ormolu Mounted Onyx & Marble Longcase Grandfather Clock

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A monumental architectural French 19th century neoclassical Revival gilt bronze mounted beige and red onyx longcase grandfather clock. The very impressive clock-case surmounted by a figure of seated Classical male figure...

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Early 1900s French Neoclassical Revival Antique Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Bronze

CE Keyser German Continental Silver Desk / Mantel Clock from Early 20th Century
CE Keyser German Continental Silver Desk / Mantel Clock from Early 20th Century

CE Keyser German Continental Silver Desk / Mantel Clock from Early 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

CE Keyser German continental silver desk or mantel clock from the early 20th Century, in Art Deco style, with an elegant, geometric style. It has a key wind mechanism and measures 9 ...

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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Clocks

Materials

Silver

Postmodern Striped Mirror Glass Black & White Wall Clock, 1980s, England
Postmodern Striped Mirror Glass Black & White Wall Clock, 1980s, England

Postmodern Striped Mirror Glass Black & White Wall Clock, 1980s, England

Located in Vienna, AT

A beautiful post-modern Memphis-style vintage wall clock from the 1980s, made in England. It features a two-tone mirrored glass face with fine black pinstripes — the left side in a d...

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1980s Post-Modern Vintage Clocks

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Plastic

English Chippendale Mahogany Tall Case Clock, Circa 1780
English Chippendale Mahogany Tall Case Clock, Circa 1780

English Chippendale Mahogany Tall Case Clock, Circa 1780

Located in Charleston, SC

English Chippendale Mahogany tall case clock with broken pediment, brass finials with eagle, Corinthian columns, painted Royalty face, brass string inlay, and terminating on squared ...

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18th Century and Earlier British Chippendale Antique Clocks

Mid-century Brass Frame Wall Clock by Atlanta, 1960s, Germany
Mid-century Brass Frame Wall Clock by Atlanta, 1960s, Germany

Mid-century Brass Frame Wall Clock by Atlanta, 1960s, Germany

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Mid-century Brass Frame Wall Clock by Atlanta, 1960s, Germany It is working medium battery Measurements : 24 cm x 24 cm x 6 cm Please do not hesitate to ask us if you have any que...

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clocks

Materials

Brass

Stunning quality antique Victorian French brass carriage clock
Stunning quality antique Victorian French brass carriage clock

Stunning quality antique Victorian French brass carriage clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Stunning quality antique Victorian French brass carriage clock, having a quality antique French carriage clock with a serpentine shaped b...

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Early 19th Century French Early Victorian Antique Clocks

Materials

Brass

20th C English Mahogany and Walnut Grandmother Clock with Le Rose Movement
20th C English Mahogany and Walnut Grandmother Clock with Le Rose Movement

20th C English Mahogany and Walnut Grandmother Clock with Le Rose Movement

By John Thompson

Located in Morristown, NJ

20th c., London, a grandmother clock in a wood case with mixed veneers, with scrolled open pediment top, hinged door opens to brass and silverplate Roman numeral dial, face marked "J...

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Mid-20th Century English Georgian Clocks

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique French Ormolu Pendule d'Officier Clock - fully restored and working
Antique French Ormolu Pendule d'Officier Clock - fully restored and working

Antique French Ormolu Pendule d'Officier Clock - fully restored and working

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A fine and beautifully proportioned late 19th century French ormolu Pendule d’Officier clock, conceived in the elegant Louis XVI taste and retaining a wonderfully rich gilt finish. T...

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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Swiss Art Deco Enamel-Border 8-Day Desk Clock, c. 1925–1935 *Luminescence*
Swiss Art Deco Enamel-Border 8-Day Desk Clock, c. 1925–1935 *Luminescence*

Swiss Art Deco Enamel-Border 8-Day Desk Clock, c. 1925–1935 *Luminescence*

By Cartier

Located in Atlanta, GA

A refined small-format Art Deco desk clock with an unmistakably Swiss 8-day movement, presented in a square gilt-bronze case with a fold-out strut back. The front is framed by a cris...

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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Travel Alarm Clock "Europa", 1950s
Travel Alarm Clock "Europa", 1950s

Travel Alarm Clock "Europa", 1950s

By Europa Clocks

Located in Wien, Au

Brass with a red faux leather cover Still working On the face of the it states that it has two jewels. Measures: Open: Height 8cm x wide 7 cm x deep 8 cm Closed: Height 3cm x wid...

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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clocks

Materials

Brass

SECOND HALF OF THE 17th CENTURY WALNUT AND GOLDEN BRONZE CLOCK
SECOND HALF OF THE 17th CENTURY WALNUT AND GOLDEN BRONZE CLOCK

SECOND HALF OF THE 17th CENTURY WALNUT AND GOLDEN BRONZE CLOCK

Located in Firenze, FI

Charming clock with walnut veneer case and gilt bronze finishes. The floral and phytomorphic garland decorations, such as pine cones, add a touch of elegance and antiquity. The feet ...

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Late 17th Century Italian Antique Clocks

Materials

Bronze

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

Black Forest 19th Century Hand-Carved Bird Large Mantle Clock
Black Forest 19th Century Hand-Carved Bird Large Mantle Clock

Black Forest 19th Century Hand-Carved Bird Large Mantle Clock

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Large 19th Century Black Forest carved flora and fauna bird mantle clock. Features a woodland theme with five birds perched on rocks and a tree limb, surrounded by flora. Clock face ...

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Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Clocks

Materials

Wood

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

Arne Jacobsen 'City Hall' Wall Clock, Green, Ø 11.4 in
Arne Jacobsen 'City Hall' Wall Clock, Green, Ø 11.4 in

Arne Jacobsen 'City Hall' Wall Clock, Green, Ø 11.4 in

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in New York, NY

Functionalism. Simplicity. Arne Jacobsen. The City Hall wall clock from Arne Jacobsen Clocks is design in its purest form—created to tell the time, and nothing more. Arne Jacobsen be...

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2010s Chinese Scandinavian Modern Clocks

Materials

Metal

Rare George III Thomas Ross Hull Mantle Clock With Wood Wall Bracket
Rare George III Thomas Ross Hull Mantle Clock With Wood Wall Bracket

Rare George III Thomas Ross Hull Mantle Clock With Wood Wall Bracket

Located in Bridgeport, CT

George III style bracket clock signed "Thomas Rofs Hull," it's highly probable referring to the renowned Hull clockmaker Thomas Ross (or Thos Ross), who was active in Hull, UK, from ...

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Early 19th Century George III Antique Clocks

Materials

Metal, Brass

Amazing Art Nouveau Design Solid Brass Table or Mantel Clock Germany
Amazing Art Nouveau Design Solid Brass Table or Mantel Clock Germany

Amazing Art Nouveau Design Solid Brass Table or Mantel Clock Germany

Located in München, BY

Rare and highly decorative Art Nouveau design table clock or mantel clock. Designed ca. 1900. Manufactured probably in Germany, 1950s. The clock work is replaced by a new, contempor...

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1950s German Art Nouveau Vintage 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.