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Table Clocks and Desk Clocks For Sale
Kirsch Hamilton, American Mid-Century Modern Prisma Aluminum Aurora Clock, 1970s
Located in Stamford, CT
American Mid-Century Modern Prisma aluminum aurora clock, Kirsch Hamilton, 1970s. A vintage 1970s Aurora clock. These stunning clocks are in the collection of the Museum of Modern A...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Aluminum

Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency brass walnut Table Clock by Kienzle, Germany
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Table clock Origin: Germany Producer: Kienzle, Germany Age: 1960s This original vintage table clock was produced in the 1960s by the prem...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Metal, Brass

Antique Art Deco Medical, Pharmaceutical or Apothecary Inspired Desk Clock
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique desk or table clock has no maker's marks, but is presumed to have been made in the United States in approximately 1920 in the period Art Deco style. The cock face is don...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

Store Display Wrist Watch Desk Clock
Located in Stamford, CT
Sir Williams & Smith store display wrist watch desk clock with leather straps. Clock face is 5 inches by 6 inches high. Small metal piece stands the watch up at an angle. Battery ope...
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1990s European Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Metal

Austrian Zappler Alarm Clock, W Artner, Wienn, 18th Century
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A rare early Austrian brass zappler clock dated AD 1756 and inscribed W Artner, Wienn above the dial. The brass dial plate has a 3.5" enamel dial with...
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Mid-18th Century Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

Angelus Weather Station
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Angelus Weather Station Table clock with 8 day movement Very fine and rare weather station Circa 1960 Origin Switzerland Motif: ship's wheel Clock - barometer - hygrometer - thermometer everything works Very good condition (natural wear) hand winding Angelus was founded by the brothers Stolz with the establishment of a watchmaking Manufacture in Le Locle, Switzerland. Over the past century, Angelus forged a fine reputation for creating exceptional chronograph and multi-complication wristwatches, multi-display travel clocks with long power reserves, and alarm watches. 1891 Brothers Albert and Gustav Stolz – distinguished watchmakers and former students of Henri Sandoz who was director of the Tavannes Watch...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze

Art Deco Silver Jade Enamel Desk Clock
By Continental Lemania
Located in Austin, TX
A simply elegant Art Deco pediment shaped desk clock. The case and movement by continental Lemania, set in a spinach green nephrite jade housing, and mounted in sterling silver with...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Jade, Enamel, Sterling Silver

Alfa Romeo Classic Car Radiator Desk Clock, Jaeger, 1920´s. Automobilia
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Very nice Jaeger 8 days table clock. This is a Classic car clock, circa 1920s. It is mounted over a Classic Alfa Romeo small radiator. Fantastic piece of A...
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1920s Swiss Classical Roman Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass, Enamel

Crystal Face and Pendulum Clock Made by Ansonia Clock of New York
Located in Stamford, CT
Crystal face and pendulum clock made by Ansonia Clock of New York. Bronze case in all beveled glass surround.
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1960s American Classical Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

19th Century Giltwood Watch Holder
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautifully carved figural giltwood pocket watch stand.
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Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

French Gilt Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Clock Set, Japy Freres, circa 1870
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
An impressive French Renaissance Revival style clock garniture comprising a mantel clock and a pair of matching vases, circa 1870, gilt bronze with ornate champlevé enameling. The rectangular break arch clock...
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1870s French Renaissance Revival Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze, Enamel

French Silver and Guilloche Enamel Timepiece with Hand Painted Picture
Located in London, GB
French silver and guilloche enamel timepiece with hand painted picture. Of unusual construction with oval case decorated to the rim with a one inch border in deep blue guilloche ena...
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1910s French Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Silver, Enamel

Antique Enameled Gilt Bronze Carriage Clock
Located in London, GB
The contrast between rich blue enamel, in light and dark hues, and bright gilt bronze gives this carriage clock a sumptuous, luxurious feel. With a t...
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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze

Antique French Gilt Bronze and Cut Glass Clock Set
Located in London, GB
This beautiful three-piece clock set is designed in a French neoclassical style, popular in 19th century decorative arts. The set has been crafted from clear, cut glass and fine gilt...
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

Viennese Enamel and Silver Clock, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Viennese enamel and silver clock, 19th century. Small silver and multicolored enamel clock. It is richly decorated with mythological scenes, people in flowing garments and Cupids ...
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1850s Austrian Gothic Revival Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Silver, Enamel

Very Large 19th Century Clock Garniture
By Napoléon III
Located in London, GB
A wonderful garniture in marble and ormolu, the central clock face engraved in ormolu and surrounded by enameled numerals. The clock is adorned by two amorous ormolu figures of an an...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze

1980s Gorgeous Cartier Romane Alarm Clock Pendulette. Made in Swiss
Located in Milano, IT
1980s Gorgeous Cartier Romane alarm clock pendulette. Made in Swiss. It's in gold plated 18K. White enamel dial. Clock case numbered 00523. With case, lined with red leather and with...
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1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Gold Plate

Beautiful original Art Deco Sparton 'Bluebird' cobalt blue mirror model 566
By Sparton
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful original Art Deco Sparton 'Bluebird' cobalt blue mirror model 566 radio designed by Walter Dorwin Teague for the Sparks-Worthington Company from Jackson, Michigan in 1936. ...
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1930s North American Art Deco Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Glass

1931 René Lalique Clock Antoinette Frosted Glass Omega Movement Birds
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Clock "Antoinette" made in frosted glass - gold enameled numbers and hands - by René Lalique in 1931. Original OMEGA mechanical movement. Stamped signature on bottom. Perfect condit...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Glass

Lalique France Crystal "Hulotte" Owl Clock in Original Box
Located in Miami, FL
Lalique France crystal "hulotte" owl clock in original box. Offered for sale is a retired Lalique Hulotte Owl crystal clock presented in the original Lali...
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Late 20th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Crystal

1980s Gorgeous Cartier Alarm Clock. Made in Swiss
Located in Milano, IT
1980s Gorgeous Cartier alarm clock pendulette. Made in Swiss. It's lapis lazuli and golden metal with manual winding-. Clock case numbered 24219. With original case, lined with red l...
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1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Lapis Lazuli

1980thies CARTIER table clock with alarm green marbled enamel
Located in Weiningen, CH
1980thies CARTIER table clock with alarm green marbled enamel Has on the back engraved "1987 UBS Fribourg"
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1980s French Modern Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass, Enamel

Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos Clock Silvered Dial
Located in Newark, England
Fully Stripped Cleaned & Serviced From our Clock collection, we are delighted to offer this Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos clock. The Atmos clock with f...
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20th Century Swiss Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Metal, Gold Plate, Brass

Antique Art Nouveau Ceramic Table or Mantel Clock with Bronze Flower Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and stunning majolica glazed antique clock from the European Art Nouveau era. If you like rare Arts & Crafts antiques in general and marvelous clocks in particular then this handcrafted table clock from circa 1900-1910 could be the perfect addition to your collection / interior. When you understand how many difficult and time consuming techniques it took to create this antique work of time telling art, will you really be able to appreciate its beauty, rarity and quality. First of all, it would have taken a designer several days, if not weeks, to hand draw this design and this would take multiple sketches. Secondly, a ceramics specialist created the perfectly shaped and glazed majolica 'clock house'. This requires glazing and heating/'baking' in the keln and there too many things can go wrong. Thirdly, the aesthetically beautiful flower sculptures that you now see in gilt bronze, would first have to be sculpted out of clay or another material. From that initial sculpture a mold would have to be made and that mold would then be filled with extremely hot liquid bronze. The bronze sculpture would then have to be sanded, polished and gilt. Fourthly, in both the glazed ceramic clock house and the bronze flowers...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel

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

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Metal

Art Deco Green Uranium Glass Table Clock
Located in New York, NY
Bright green beveled uranium glass table clock with a brass rimmed face. Made by New Haven Clock Company. Good condition with very minor chips on the front and bottom left and right ...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

Louis XVI Style, Clock Garniture, Gilt Bronze, Marble, France, 1920s
Located in Stamford, CT
Louis XVI Style, Clock Garniture, Gilt Bronze, Marble, France, 1920s A finely cast bronze and marble clock set depicting Leto and her Children Apollo and Diana. The set having a Mad...
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1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

Jaeger LeCoultre, Atmos Clock From 1980 With Full Dial
Located in Greven, DE
Jaeger LeCoultre - Atmos V with full dial Switzerland Gold-plated brass Year of manufacture 1980 Dimensions: H x W x D: 22 x 18 x 13.5 cm Description: Atmos V calibre 526 in a gol...
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1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

18th Century Bell Clock, Mechanism Signed by Huy Angers.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
18th century bell clock, mechanism signed by Huy Angers. Bell clock signed by Balthazar, Paris, 1745, mechanism signed by Huy Angers, 18th century in brass and enamel plate. H: 51cm...
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18th Century French Napoleon III Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

18th Century Dutch Musical Bracket Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
This remarkable 18th-century George III Dutch musical bracket clock is in pristine condition— both the mechanics and the body of the clock are emblematic of the era's exemplary craft...
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18th Century Dutch George III Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

Large Brass Table World Time Zone Clock by Kundo / Kieninger & Obergfell, 1970s
Located in München, BY
Large modernist brass table world time clock by Kundo / Kieninger & Obergfell, West Germany circa 1970s. Beautiful clock with a large 9-inch round dial in white with a gold world ma...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass, Metal

Trims - Raingo Frères - Bronze And Onyx - France - XIXth
Located in CANNES, FR
Trim in gilded bronze and white onyx, Raingo brothers in Parismoulded and carved with grooves and scrolls. Including: a pendulum and a pair of candlesticks "to the musician puttis" ...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Onyx, Bronze

Stunning Unmolested Original Wall / Counter Art Deco Neon Clock
Located in Buffalo, NY
Probably the cleanest Art Deco NEON CLOCK I have ever owned, manufactured by (say it in neon inc.) Buffalo New York .. Stunning red can,, chrome sp...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Metal, Chrome

French three piece garniture set, signed by the Lemerle-Charpentier foundry
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extremely detailed and high quality French 19th century Regence st. Ormolu three piece garniture set, signed by the Lemerle-Charpentier foundry. This monumental garniture set cons...
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19th Century French Regency Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Ormolu

Automaton Clock And Music Box House
Located in New Orleans, LA
This artful and unique automaton clock and music box house proudly bears the signature of Geneva, a hallmark of unparalleled horological excellence. For generations, Geneva has seaml...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Wood

Rare 1920s Wrought Iron Table or Desk Clock, Stamped Kriegsmaterial on the Back
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful and well working Arts & Crafts clock, stamped 'war materials'. This German 'war time' (or interbellum) clock is another one of our recent unique finds. After WWI there was...
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Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass, Bronze, Wrought Iron

1960s Jaeger Lecoultre Mantel Clock Rue De La Paix Clock
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
1960s Jaeger Lecoultre Mantel Clock Rue De La Paix Clock Beautiful vintage Jaeger Le Coultre miniature lamppost clock for table or desk. It has been tested and works. It has a stra...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze

Memphis Postmodern Wristwatch by Nicolai Canetti for Artime, 1986 Swiss made
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare ArTime Collection wristwatch designed by Nicolai Canetti, with the same design as the famous wall clock. Slim and chic. Borrowing from the Bauhaus to the Memphis Group, this wat...
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Quartz, Metal, Stainless Steel

Art Deco Bakelite Clock, French, Serviced. c1930
Located in Devon, England
Impressive large 1930s Art Deco Bakelite table/ mantle clock by the French company Japy. Great geometric Bakelite case and numerals. Keeping very good time. Alarm doesn't work unfort...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Metal

Vintage French Louis XV Style Brevetatto Italy Brass & Marble Figural Clock Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XV Style Brevetatto Italy Brass & Marble Figural Clock Set - 3 Pc Set. Item features an ornate figural clock with hoof foot cherubs and black marble accents, 2 o...
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Mid-20th Century Louis XV Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Marble, Brass

Rare Folk Art Black Forest Root Wood Table Clock w. Bell Ringer Monk, Cuckoo St.
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and great folk-art workmanship mantel clock for the collectors and enthousiasts. Over the years we have had the pleasure of owning and selling a number of beautiful Black Forest antiques, but never did we come accross a 19th century Black Forest, Folk Art table clock of this design and subject matter and with such amazing natural organic details. This small church or chapel-like 'clockhouse' is entirely handcrafted out of all kinds of wood, but the most eye-catching is ofcourse the organic root wood. Each piece is like an abstract sculpture and depending on how you see things, they may look like one thing to you, but like something completely different to the next person. Because of all the natural materials that were used this small church has a stunning organic look and feel, but what really takes it to another level is the bell striking mechanism. Every six hours the church bell will ring many times, the door on the left will open at every 'strike', revealing the original monk sculpture inside (as shown in the attached video in this listing). With the hand carved crucifix on the right side being made of the same color and materials, it totally blends in with the entire organic design of this Christian antique. Over the many decades this good size and rare antique clock has also grown the most amazing patina and with the natural beauty and unique artisanship that it radiates people will want to stop and study its uniqueness. This work-of-art-table-clock comes with a single day clock mechanism, protected from dust by the original 'back door'. It runs and strikes perfectly and comes with an antique key for winding it. Apart from a few minor imperfections, this rare antique is in excellent condition, which makes it perfect for lovers of unique and rare clocks in general and for Black Forest and Christian Folk Art collectors in particular. Mind you, our fair price for this sizable antique cuckoo clock...
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19th Century German Black Forest Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass, Iron

Big Kienzle Weltzeituhr Modernist Table World Timer Zone Clock, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Kienzle automatic world timer zone clock. An exclusive big table clock from Ø 26 cm wonderful clocks face with world map and world time zones, glass, the heavy case & base are of sol...
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1960s German Art Deco Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

Austria 1910 Edwardian Guilloché Enamel Miniature Boudoir Clock In .950 Sterling
Located in Miami, FL
An Edwardian miniature boudoir desk clock, designed by Richard Silverer. An exceptional boudoir desk clock, made in Vienna Austria during the Edwardian period, back in the 1910. The...
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Early 1900s Austrian Edwardian Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Universal clock by Heinrich Möller for Kienzle International, 1970s
Located in SAN PIETRO MOSEZZO, NO
Universal clock designed by Heinrich Möller for Kienzle International in the 1970s. The watch has a quartz movement and is fully functional with a stylus battery. You can hear the c...
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1970s German Modern Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Aluminum

French Malachite Clock Dating From the Period of King Charles X, Between 1820 an
Located in Madrid, ES
Discover this magnificent and rare French watchmaking treasure dating from the time of King Charles This pendulum illustrates with finesse and delicacy the Emperor Justinian in all h...
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1810s Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Malachite

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

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Plastic

Vintage Canetti Camera Clock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A postmodern clock by Canetti in the shape of a camera. The clock's face is set into the camera's lens and the body is solid wood with a moving film advance lever. In vintage condit...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Glass, Wood

Attributed to L.Messagé (1842-1901) and F.Linke, "Source Allegory" Clock
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Attributed to Leon Messagé (1842-1901) and François Linke (1855-1946) Gilt bronze clock surmounted by an allegory of the Source. With rocaille decoration, resting on four cambered l...
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1890s French Napoleon III Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Ormolu, Enamel

Three Train Clock By Smith & Sons
Located in New Orleans, LA
A spectacular feat of engineering and artistry, this 19th-century skeleton clock was created by John Smith & Sons of Clerkenwell. The Clerkenwell Borough of Central London has for al...
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19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Steel

Jaeguer Le coultre Atmos table clock
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Jaeguer Le coultre Atmos table clock Atmos Model Directory Style Origin Switzerland Circa 1970 Excellent condition. minimal natural wear due to its age Works correctly Materials Gild...
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1970s Swiss Directoire Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze

Ceramic clock from the 1940s'
Located in Torino, IT
Ceramic clock from the 1940s. Fine centerpiece or mantel clock made in the 1940s. The structure is completely made of glazed ceramic with shades ranging from brown to light blue. ...
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1940s Italian Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Ceramic

EARLY 19th CENTURY FRENCH PORCELAIN CLOCK
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant biscuit watch with an allegory of pure love. The spring-loaded watch features an enamelled dial with double Arabic and Roman numerals, and a crown set with zircons cut like d...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Porcelain

Rare Vintage Swiss Domatic 'Fancy No. 3' Watch Style Golf Score Keeper / Counter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare golfing novelty collectible. By Dom. A golf stroke counter in the form of a wristwatch. The 'Fancy No. 3' Domatic model with a black face and brown leather wrist band. Tog...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Leather

DO16 Square Clock, Gold and aluminium coloured, Solid cast Brass & Aluminium
Located in Benahavis, AN
The decorative Clock was created by David Marshall, it is made of sand cast brass. Handmade, mounted and finished in our foundry and workshop in Spain from recycled materials. Cert...
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2010s Spanish Brutalist Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Aluminum, Brass

Table Clock Willy Daro Attribution Amber White Agate Brushed Brass Junghans 1970
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Beautiful sophisticated Willy Daro attribution table clock, Belgium and Germany, circa 1970s. It has a lovely amber to honey color Agate (polished stone) face with 12 hour brass mark...
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1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Agate, Brass

Jaeger LeCoultre, Desk Clock, Atmos Prestige, Limited Edition, 1980s
Located in Greven, DE
Atmos Clock - "Prestige" by Jaeger LeCoultre with original box Switzerland Gold-plated brass 1980s Dimensions: H x W x D: 27 x 17 x 16 cm Description: The Atmos Prestige from Jaeg...
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1980s Swiss Modern Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

An Exceptional Ormolu Desk Compendium
Located in Amersham, GB
A very fine desk compendium, comprising an eight day timepiece, barometer and thermometer, in a gilded twin oval case, mounted on a rouge marble base with a rotating circular carryin...
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1880s French Late Victorian Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Marble, Enamel, Ormolu

French Late 19th Century D'ore Bronze & Marble Clock by F. Dumouchel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French D'ore and patinated Bronze sculptural clock by F. Dumouchel, supported by a black marble base. Made in the late 19th century; decorated with foliate motifs all around and incl...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Whether you’re working on-site or giving your home office the makeover it deserves, a new, vintage or antique table clock or desk clock is a decorative touch that blends ornament and functionality. Who says that a unique desk clock isn’t a meaningful addition to your home office or library? And who says you don’t need a cool clock anymore?

While our means for telling time have evolved from pocket watches to wristwatches and finally to our digital phones, there is likely still a place for a table clock or desk clock in your life, even if it isn’t a modern desk clock.

Antique and vintage clocks appeal to our penchant for nostalgia, whisking us back in time to the 18th and 19th centuries, when clockmakers were busying themselves with designs for objects such as mantel clocks, then ornate pieces that were typically displayed on top of a fireplace. Tabletop clocks and desk clocks are variations on the carriage clock, a small, portable timepiece outfitted with a hinged carrying handle that garnered popularity as the growth of rail travel took shape.

Clocks make great collectibles. More than one mantel clock in your home library is going to elevate the space where your carefully curated stacks of books live, while a well-designed small decorative desk clock can be a fun way to express your personal style. Amid your inkwell, porcelain paperweights and other desk accessories, a desk or table clock designed during the Art Deco or Louis XVI eras, for example, is going to stand out in your workspace as a striking accent.

Since new, vintage and antique tabletop and desk clocks are not as common in today’s interiors, these objects will make a statement in yours. Find a spectacular clock on 1stDibs now.

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