The Gothic Revival movement (also called Victorian Gothic or Neo-Gothic) emerged in Britain in the 1740s, and reached its height in the late-19th century. Gothic Revival furniture's characteristics include such decorative flourishes as pointed arches, floral details, finials, heraldic motifs and linenfold carving.
The movement was rooted in religious and social conservatism. Gothic Revival's proponents, who included Charles Barry and A.W.N. Pugin, the architects of London’s Houses of Parliament (designed in 1840), believed that the art and architecture of the Middle Ages were authentically spiritual and inherently moral.
In the United States, the Gothic Revival movement shaped both public buildings and private houses. Numerous American schools were built in the early-19th century in a style now called Collegiate Gothic. Many builders and craftsmen were inspired by Andrew Jackson Downing’s widely read 1850 book Architecture for Country Houses, which posited that a family’s home should exemplify their values — and that the Gothic Revival style was particularly well-suited to scholars and clergymen. Furniture with detailing that mirrored that of Gothic Revival buildings appeared in the same period. Such pieces typically feature dark, intricately carved wood, and upholstery in velvet or leather.
Much like the castles or cathedrals that inspired them, Gothic Revival chairs, bookcases and beds make a bold design statement. And while you probably don’t have to cross a moat or raise a portcullis to get through your front door, a Gothic Revival piece will declare that your home is indeed your castle.
Antique French Gothic Revival Skeleton Clock by J. Silvani, Paris, w. Glass Dome
Located in Lisse, NL
Spectacular & pure Gothic design clock for the collectors of truly unique and stylish antiques. A particularly striking example of the Gothic Revival, this French skeleton clock by ...
Brass, Bronze
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...
Brass, Iron
A French Gothic revival three-piece 'Cathedral' clock set circa 1850
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
A rare and highly desirable antique French Gothic Revival three-piece clock garniture in gilt and patinated bronze, circa 1850. The set comprises a cathedral-form mantel clock in fin...
Bronze
Unique Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze Table or Desk Clock w Rare Porcelain Plaques
By W.H. Tooke
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful clock for the collectors of truly stylish Gothic antiques, by W.H.Tooke, Paris. Finding this unique (Germany made) Gothic table clock again felt like a blessing. The overall design is remarkable, but the combination of the craftsmanship of the bronze components and the hand crafted and hand painted Gothic porcelain plaques is what takes this clock to the next level. Whenever you find a piece that is this good then you can rest assure that there is a maker's mark. This late 1800s work of beauty was made and marked by the prolific Parisian clock...
Bronze
English Gothic Fusee Clock
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine English early to mid-19th century Gothic clock of important scale having carved and gilt pediment and polychrome decorated case with trefoil tr...
Oak
Second Empire Gothic Cathedral Clock and Garniture
By Pierre-François Feuchère
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A mid 19 century French Gilt Bronze Gothic style mantel clock and garniture which the French call " A la Cathedrale". The three pieces are of finely chased and gilded bronze; the cl...
Bronze
Gilt Bronze Gothic Revival Table Clock w. Earth Angel Sculpture by Devaulx Paris
By devaulx
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and wonderful antique clock from the early 1800s. Marked: S. Devaulx, Paris. Having an impressive, stylish and sizable antique clock like this gracing your mantel piece or sid...
Brass, Bronze
Morris and Co, In the style of, An Aesthetic Movement Gilt Marble Mantle Clock
Located in London, GB
Morris and Co, In the style of, An Aesthetic Movement noir belge and red Marble gilded mantle or bracket clock with an important Gay Vicarino & Co French...
Marble, Belgian Black Marble
Gothic Bronze and Brass Mantel Clock
Located in Amersham, GB
A gothic revival bronze and brass bracket clock with a 5-inch silvered convex Roman dial. The twin fusee movement strikes on a bell, with a heavy high quality pendulum and hold fast...
Brass, Bronze
Antique Gothic Revival Porcelain Clock by Dagoty & Honoré
By Dagoty
Located in London, GB
Antique Gothic Revival porcelain clock by Dagoty & Honoré French, c. 1830 Measures: Height 51cm, width 25.5cm, depth 17cm This beautiful Gothic Revival style porcelain clock was made by the prestigious French firm Dagoty and Honoré, founded by the esteemed porcelain makers Pierre-Louis Dagoty and Edouard Honoré...
Porcelain
Regency period Mahogany Gothic mantel clock.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality Regency period Mahogany Gothic influenced mantel clock, having delicate carved finials, cluster columns to the sides, the silvered dial with Roman numerals, a thr...
Mahogany
Gothic Revival Gilt Mantel Clock
Located in Queens, NY
English Gothic Revival style (19th Cent) gilt mantle clock with silver plate decoration and supported by 2 gnome figures with a pediment having a fi...
Metal
19th Century Onyx and Bronze Clock with William Shakespeare
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
A William Shakespeare Gothic revival mantle clock, dating back to the mid-19th century, superb quality and is made from onyx and gilt bronze. The clock showcases reeded column suppor...
Onyx, Bronze
$1,675
H 20.87 in W 17.33 in D 11.42 in
Antique Black Forest Carved Cuckoo Clock with Stag Head on Top
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Antique Black Forest Carved Cuckoo Clock with Stag Head A large handcarved wooden cuckoo clock, decorated with hunting accessoires, oak leaves, hare, pheasant and a stag head ...
Wood
Seiko Ship's Nautical Analog Clock, 1980s
Located in Nantucket, MA
From a decommissioned Japanese ship, black Seiko analog clocks with brushed nickel faces. Battery mechanism updated and an easy opening on the back side. ...
Metal
Gilt Bronze Mounted Porcelain Clock
Located in Norwood, NJ
Gilt bronze mounted continental Porcelain clock. Porcelain and gilt bronze mounted continental clock. Loius XVI style. Figural and floral painted scenes. Features open escapement...
Gold Plate, Bronze
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 ...
Brass
$216 / item
H 2.76 in Dm 8.67 in
1970 Seiko Blue and Tobacco Retro Vintage Industrial Antique Steel Quartz Clock
By Seiko
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Seiko super tanker slave clock original aqua marine green finish A reclaimed and restored maritime slave clock. These clocks were used in great numbers on super tankers, cargo ...
Steel, Cut Steel
$15,293
H 66.93 in W 31.5 in D 20.08 in
Early 19th Century Parcel Gilt Gothic Revival Harp By Sebastian Erard
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine and elegant Regency Satinwood and parcel-gilt double action Harp from the workshop of the famous harp and piano maker Sebastian Erard (1752-1831), decorated in the Grecia...
Brass
$16,531 / set
H 20.48 in W 12.6 in D 5.52 in
French Rococo Style Gilt Bronze Clock and Barometer by Charpentier
Located in London, GB
Designed in the French Rococo style, this clock and barometer set have been beautifully ornamented with scrolling foliate gilt bronze forms. The two are diamond shaped, with symmetri...
Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze
$216 / item
H 2.76 in Dm 8.67 in
1970s Seiko Retro Vintage Industrial Antique Steel Quartz Wall Clock, Pink
By Seiko
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Seiko super tanker slave clock original re-finished in Millenial Pink. A reclaimed and restored maritime slave clock. These clocks were used in great numbers on super tankers, ...
Steel, Cut Steel
$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
H 6.11 in W 5.12 in D 1.86 in
Luxury Vintage Stirrup Table Clock Maquet Paris, Nice 8 Jours, France, 1940s
Luxury vintage stirrup desk / table clock Maquet Paris - Nice 8 Jours, France, 1940s Clock with Equestrian / Polo / Racing horse Motifs in the style of Hermes (exactly the same model but with hermes marks...
Metal
19th Century Black Forest Mantel Clock
Located in Martlesham, GB
A lovely quality 19th century black forest mantle clock, the clock dial located at the centre within a farmyard scene consisting of a cockere...
Walnut
Quality antique Black Forest cuckoo clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality antique Black Forest cuckoo clock, having a quality traditional antique cuckoo clock decorated with carved leaves and a bird to the top a...
Pine
$263Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 3.55 in Dm 8.67 in
1980s Citizen Japanese Blue Steel Retro Vintage Industrial Antique Quartz Clock
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Citizen super tanker slave clock original blue finish. A reclaimed and restored maritime slave clock also called secondary clock of superior build quality. These clocks were us...
Steel, Cut Steel, Chrome
Sold
H 16.9 in W 11 in D 7.7 in
Antique and Good Size Gothic Revival Oak & Bronze 1893 Table Clock by Lenzkirch
By Lenzkirch
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and stunning Gothic Revival table clock by Lenzkirch. For the collectors of rare and truly stylish antiques we have recently been able to purchase this wonderful Gothic table o...
Metal, Brass, Bronze, Gold Leaf
Sold
H 24.4 in W 11.4 in D 7.9 in
Antique Gothic Revival Forged Wrought & Cast Iron Table Clock by Samuel Marti
By Samuel Marti
Located in Lisse, NL
Spectacular & pure Gothic design clock for the collectors of truly unique and stylish antiques. Finding this unique Gothic clock truly felt like a blessing. The overall design is remarkable, but the combination of the craftsmanship and the sheer multitude of the wrought and cast iron Gothic details are what take this antique clock to the next level. This clearly is no ordinary clock, this can only be described as a work of art and a masterpiece of a truly skilled and seasoned artisan. The Gothic church...
Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron
Triptych Neo-Gothic Clock, Mid 19th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Neo-Gothic clock triptych in gilt bronze. The front of the clock reproduces the facade of a neo-Gothic cathedral and the rose window houses the clock exh...
Bronze
Victorian Gothic Revival Oak Clock
Located in London, GB
A fine and large nineteenth-century Gothic Revival oak bracket clock, with a silvered dial. The clock has an eight day, triple fusee, four pillar movement with anchor escapement and chimes the quarters on either eight or four bells, "Westminster chimes" and strikes the hours on a single gong. The finely engraved silvered arched top brass dial with Roman numerals has three subsidiary dials, namely; strike or silent, slow or fast, Westminster chime, or chime on 8 bells...
Oak
Neo-gothic Bronze & Porcelain Mantel Clock, 19th Century
Located in Beaune, FR
Neo-Gothic style gilt bronze fireplace insert with painted porcelain medallions. There are three different medallions on the candelabra and two...
Bronze, Enamel
Sold
H 27.56 in W 15.75 in D 11.82 in
19th Century English Burl Wood Cathedral Style Victorian Gothic Mantel Clock
Located in Madrid, ES
A 19th century English Victorian Gothic Revival mantel clock with dramatic architectural silhouette, reminiscent of a Gothic cathedral complete with spires, pinnacles, columns and po...
Metal
Sold
H 16.7 in W 16.3 in D 4.9 in
Antique Gothic Revival Hand Carved Nutwood & Bronze Table Clock by Samuel Marti
By Samuel Marti
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique cathedral design clock for the collectors of truly stylish Gothic antiques. Finding this unique Gothic table clock truly felt like a blessing. The overall design is remarkable, but the combination of the craftsmanship of the carved nutwood tower and the solid bronze Gothic elements is what takes this clock to the next level. The solid bronze, Gothic church windows on the sides even come with the original and mint condition. Green stained glass windows. The hand-carved ancient bricks...
Bronze
Sold
H 20.16 in W 13 in D 7.88 in
Very Rare Large Gothic Revival Charles Frodsham Clock Maker to Queen Victoria
By Charles Frodsham
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and very rare original Charles Frodsham clock maker to the Queen Gothic Revival walnut bracket clock ...
Walnut
Mantel Clock, 19th Century French Gothic in Bronze
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French gothic bronze mantel clock boasts extraordinary detail from the crowning spire to the elaborate base. Fitted with a hand painted porcelain dial, it was designed t...
Bronze
Sold
H 23.63 in W 13.78 in D 5.91 in
French Silvered Gothic Cathedral Mantel or Table Clock, 19th Century
Located in Rome, IT
Silvered Gothic brass mantel clock, case having an architectural form with filigree, arches, finials and cluster columns, medieval stylization, clock inspired medieval cathedral...
Silver Plate
Large 19th Century French Gothic Revival Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
An impressive and large late 19th century French quarter chiming gilt brass Gothic Revival bracket or mantel clock retailed by Hall & Company, Manchester. The case, with engraved floral decoration and applied coloured cabuchon jewel mounts, encloses a gilt 7" Roman dial with a finely scroll engraved centre and an eight day spring driven movement with anchor escapement chiming the quarters on a nest of two bells. The movement was made in Saint Nicolas d' Aliermont, by Pierre-Honoré-César Pons and then finished by the Parisian Clock...
Brass
Sold
H 18.1 in W 13 in D 5.9 in
Gilt Bronze Gothic Rev. Heaven & Earth Mantel Clock w. Guardian Angel Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Cathedral design, gilt bronze and zinc clock. This sizable, handcrafted, gracious and meaningful clock comes with a variety of Gothic church elements. As a matter of fact, the botto...
Alabaster, Bronze, Enamel, Pewter