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Neoclassical Clocks

NEOCLASSICAL STYLE

Neoclassical design emerged in Europe in the 1750s, as the Age of Enlightenment reached full flower. Neoclassical furniture took its cues from the styles of ancient Rome and Athens: symmetrical, ordered, dignified forms with such details as tapered and fluted chair and table legs, backrest finials and scrolled arms.

Over a period of some 20 years, first in France and later in Britain, neoclassical design — also known as Louis XVI, or Louis Seize — would supersede the lithe and curvaceous Rococo or Louis XV style.

The first half of the 18th century had seen a rebirth of interest in classical antiquity. The "Grand Tour" of Europe, codified as a part of the proper education of a patrician gentleman, included an extended visit to Rome. Some ventured further, to sketch the ruins of ancient Greece. These drawings and others — particularly those derived from the surprising and rich archaeological discoveries in the 1730s and ’40s at the sites of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum — caused great excitement among intellectuals and aesthetes alike.

Neoclassical furniture is meant to reflect both grace and power. The overall appearance of neoclassical chairs, tables and cabinetry is strong and rectilinear. These pieces are, in effect, classical architecture in miniature: chair and table legs are shaped like columns; cabinets are constructed with elements that mirror friezes and pediments.

Yet neoclassicism is enlivened by gilt and silver leaf, marquetry, and carved and applied ornamental motifs based on Greek and Roman sculpture: acanthus leaves, garlands, laurel wreaths, sheaves of arrow, medallions and chair splats are carved in the shapes of lyres and urns. Ormolu — or elaborate bronze gilding — was essential to French design in the 18th and 19th centuries as a cornerstone of the neoclassical and Empire styles.

As you can see from the furniture on these pages, there is a bit of whimsy in such stately pieces — a touch of lightness that will always keep neoclassicism fresh.

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Style: Neoclassical
Rare IMHOF Bronze Enamel Alarm Travel Clock
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a 15 jewels Swiss round clock. It depicts an enamel round frontal panel painted with a colorful beautiful bouquet of flowers framed by gilded bronze Roman numerals dial. In t...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Neoclassical Clocks

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Bronze

Japy Freres Ormolu and Sèvres Porcelain Antique French Clock
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A magnificent ormolu (finely gilded bronze) and Sèvres style porcelain clock by renown maker Japy Frères. It is of a beautifully chic design, four turned corner columns with a cushio...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Clocks

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Ormolu

Antique French Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Clock
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A beautiful original gilt bronze antique French clock in the neoclassical style of Louis XVI. Architecturally designed and profusely decorated with acanthus scrolls and foliage. Abov...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Clocks

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Bronze

Antique Gilt Bronze Figural Clock 19th century Cherub Messenger Neoclassical
Located in Sweden, SE
Awesome bronze work to this marble-based chamber clock by unknown maker of late 19th century – little angel-herald loudly announces the arrival of an imp...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Clocks

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Marble, Gold Plate, Bronze, Brass

French Gilt Bronze and Siena Marble Minerva Clock
Located in Bradenton, FL
A luxurious and elegant Neoclassical patinated and gilt bronze Minerva standing leaning on the clock, classically robed wearing a turban and standing on...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Clocks

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Siena Marble, Bronze

Omega Quartz watch
Located in Miami, FL
Omega quartz movement watch in working conditions
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1970s Swiss Vintage Neoclassical Clocks

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Stainless Steel

Omega Quartz watch
Omega Quartz watch
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jaeger alarm clock
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
jaeger alarm clock Model: filigree recital Origin Switzerland Circa 1960 desk clock Golden bronze material 8 days of rope 17 jewel Perfect functioning and...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Neoclassical Clocks

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Bronze

C. 1910 James Rankin Junior Adam Style Eight-Day Mantle Clock with Faux Marble
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite mantle clock, crafted around 1910, features an exposed escapement and an eight-day movement, requiring winding only once a week. The clock is driven by a striking mech...
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Early 20th Century Scottish Neoclassical Clocks

Materials

Brass

Swedish Neoclassical Style Painted Wood Longcase Clock with Carved Palmette
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish early 19th century neoclassical style longcase painted wood clock with carved crest, circular head and linear body. This Swedish painted wood grandfather clock features an ...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Clocks

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Glass, Wood

Rare Antique 17th Century 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 Antique Neoclassical Clocks

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Brass

Miniature Carriage Clock by Mathew Norman of Switzerland w/ Original Key
Located in Savannah, GA
This very petite miniature carriage clock was made by Mathew Norman of Switzerland and retains the original key. Features include a miniature brass Corniche case with rectangular top...
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20th Century Swiss Neoclassical Clocks

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Metal, Enamel

French Miniature Mignonnette Brass Carriage Clock with Beveled Glass circa 1900
Located in Savannah, GA
This brass Mignonnette No.3 carriage clock features a rectangular top with folding handle over rectangular beveled glass escapement. The four beveled glass sides are held by plain og...
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Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Clocks

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Brass, Enamel

Fanciful Eglomise Wall Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The height of sophistication, this stunning ‘Verre Eglomise’ wall clock is made in the traditional Eglomise fashion where gilded leaf is applied to...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Clocks

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Glass

Antique Neoclassical Second Empire Black Marble Mantle Clock with Cherub Plaques
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Neoclassical Second Empire Black Marble Mantle Clock with Bronze Columns & Cupid Scene in Relief Frieze & Base Plaques C1880 Measures- 34''H x 74.5''W x 20''D
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Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

French Alarm Carriage Clock by Delépine-Barrois Early 20thc
Located in Savannah, GA
This classic French alarm carriage clock was made by Delépine-Barrois and features a brass Cubique shaped case with rectangular top with folding handle over a beveled glass escapeme...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Clocks

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Metal, Enamel

Breguet Neveu Compagnie à Paris. Grande Sonnerie Striking Carriage Clock
By Breguet a Paris
Located in Savannah, GA
This incredible French grande and petite sonnerie striking carriage clock by Breguet Neveu Compagnie à Paris, features: Case: the gilded brass case with rectangular top and folding h...
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1840s French Antique Neoclassical Clocks

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Metal, Enamel

A Louis XVI Ormolu Figural Cartel Clock
Located in Kittery Point, ME
A Louis XVI Ormolu Figural Cartel Clock, the circular white enamel dial signed "Baudoin A Paris" within a cartouche-shaped case surmounted by an urn and ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Clocks

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Ormolu

German Meissen Porcelain Clock
Located in New York, NY
German Meissen (19th Century) porcelain group of men and women with floral and bronze branches around mantel clock (not working)
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19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Pocket Watch, Frères Esquivillon & De Choudens, Paris, France
By Frères Esquivillon & De Choudens
Located in Madrid, ES
Pocket watch, Frères Esquivillon & De Choudens (circa 1765-1830). Paris, France, 19th century Saboneta pocket watch with the exterior decorated in enamels (architectural compositio...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Clocks

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Other

French 19th Century Neo-Classical Period Marble, Ormolu, & Bronze Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and finely detailed French 19th century Neo-Classical period Alabaster, Ormolu, Sainte-Anne Grand Dessin marble, and patinated Bronze annu...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Clocks

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century French Ormolu Bronze Mantel Clock Depicting Madonna with Cross
Located in New York, US
Our large French gilt and patinated bronze mantel clock dating from the second quarter of the nineteenth century features the finest casting and gilded details. It depicts Mary sea...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Restauration Era Fire-Gilt Bronze Clock Representing Hera
Located in 263-0031, JP
A mantel clock from the French “Restauration” era of 1815-1830 in fire-gilt bronze. The dial is enamelled white and the hours are depicted with Roman numerals. The figure represents ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Clocks

Materials

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 Antique Neoclassical Clocks

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Ormolu, Bronze

Gilt Bronze & Marble Fleur de Pecher Mantle Clock
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vincent (or Vincenti) et Cie (French 19th century) gilt bronze & Fluer de Pecher mounted marble mantle clock in the Louis XVI Neoclassical taste, circa 1900, the clock surmounted by...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

Antique Pennsylvania Tall Cherry Case Clock
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Excellent solid cherry case with flame mahogany panels, lambs tongue corners, carved broken arch bonnet and turned rosettes. The case, turned finials and feet are in exceptional condition. Movement is brass 8-day wind, weight driven with bell strike on the hour. All hand indicators, hour, minute, sweep second hand and calendar rotate from center shaft. Painted metal face has fruit basket corner spandrels. Moon phase with scenic view with sailing ship flying a United States flag. Fully functional reliable time keeper. Originates from Allentown Bethlehem PA...
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19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Clocks

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Cherry, Mahogany

19th Century Spencer Hotchkiss & Company Salem Bridge Shelf Clock
Located in Hopewell, NJ
19th century beautiful Salem Bridge shelf clock having 8 day time and bell strike on the hour with second hand indicator. Brass works, dpendable timekeeper. Gorgeous carved wood wi...
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19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Clocks

Materials

Metal

Allegorical Sevres Bisque Porcelain Figural Clock Titled La Larcin De La Rose
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A fine example of sevres biscuit porcelain showing an allegorical group of three classically draped young figures, two embracing; all standing beside the clock case which is surmount...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Clocks

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Porcelain

19th Century Slate Neo Classical Garniture Clock Set Dimensions : Clock - 17"
Located in Long Branch, NJ
​19th Century Slate Neo Classical Garniture Clock Set Dimensions : Clock - 17" Wide X 19.5" Tall X 9" Deep Cassolettes - 16" Tall X 8" Wide X 8" Deep
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Early 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Clocks

Materials

Marble, Brass

Polaris 15 Day Peacock Clock
Located in New York, NY
Polaris 15 Day Peacock clock, the circular dial held by a florid peacock, the case decorated in tigers' eye ombre detailing. Dimensions: 15.5" H x 13.5" W x 5.5" D Dealer: S138XX
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Clocks

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Wood

Antique Patinated Bronze and Onyx Mantel Clock by Mercié and Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
Antique patinated bronze and onyx mantel clock by Mercié and Barbedienne French, Late 19th Century Height 113cm, width 58cm, depth 40cm Two renowned French makers, Antonin Mercié (...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Clocks

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Onyx, Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Ormolu, Patinated Bronze, And Marble Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Ormolu, patinated Bronze, and marble clock signed by Germain, Paris, 1825. The clock is elegantly raised on a white Carrara marble...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Clocks

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

French Gilt Bronze Figural Antique Clock w Renaissance Poet early 19th century
Located in Sweden, SE
Fine and elegant work of gold-plated bronze as mantel clock in the romantic style. Guilloche silvered dial covered with patina. The bronze sculpture was made using the casting techni...
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Early 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Clocks

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Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze

French 19th Century NeoClassical St. Marble & Ormolu Obelisk Shaped Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and unique French early 19th century Neo-Classical st. white Carrara marble and ormolu obelisk shaped clock. The clock is raised by a rectangular white Carrara marble base with a thick bottom ormolu band and superb richly chased fitted ormolu plaques with the front plaque depicting a bearded man laying outside draped in fur with trees and a ruin in the background and the side plaques depicting beautiful pierced palmettes. At the center are exquisite panther like sphinges flanking draped garlands and superb most decorative bucranium amidst stars at the center. The white enameled clock face displays elegant pierced foliate hands and Arabic hour markings framed within a mottled ormolu bezel. Leading upwards is a wonderfully executed fitted ormolu plaque of a beautiful richly chased maiden draped in flowing period attire throwing flowers...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

Antique Marble and Gilt Bronze Clock and Barometer Set
Located in London, GB
Antique marble and gilt bronze clock and barometer set English, 19th Century Height 49cm, width 20cm, depth 12cm This exquisite set of gilt b...
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Clocks

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Marble, Enamel, Ormolu

Charles & Richard Comyns 1920 London Neo Classic Carriage Table Clock in Sterlin
Located in Miami, FL
Travel carriage clock designed by Charles & Richard Comyns. Beautiful small travel-desk clock, created by the top notch and prestigious silversmith company of Charles & Richard Co...
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1920s English Vintage Neoclassical Clocks

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Tiffany & Co. Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Wall Clock by Louis Valentin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Tiffany & Co. neoclassical gilt bronze wall clock "Day & Night" by Louis Valentin Elias Robert (French, 1821-1874) Retailed by Tiffany & Co....
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1850s French Antique Neoclassical Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Jack Daniels Clock /Oak Case /Battery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A good looking Clock for any Jack Daniels Collector. Look good on a bar top or on the wall. Most likely Salesman gift ! Good size. In excellent condition, has been in a private colle...
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1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Clocks

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Oak

Antique Clock Ansonia Oak Case w Eagle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A good looking Clock. Mfg. in New York by Ansonia clock co. Shows label on back. 8 Day striker . Movement is marked as well and date 1878 ! Clock has an American Brass Eagle...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Clocks

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Wood

Clock Mantle Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Empire French 19th Century France
Located in New York, NY
Clock Mantle Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Empire French 19th Century France. A French mantel clock in gilt bronze. Neoclassical symbols such Cup...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Clocks

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Ormolu

Gilt Bronze and Marble Garniture, Clock Signed Raingo Fres, France, 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Gilt bronze and marble three piece clock garniture. Clock signed Raingo Fres. France, 19th century. Clock works. Clock dimensions: 71 cm height, 46 cm ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Raingo Freres Mantle Clock
Located in Atlanta, GA
A superb French silver over bronze clock by Raingo Freres. Signed Raingo Frères on the dial and on the works, on a Rouge Griotte marble base. Dimensions: Height 22" width 19 3/4" de...
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1890s French Antique Neoclassical Clocks

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Marble

Table Clock, Apollo, Bronze, Marble, Model of Lenoir-Ravrio, Louis-Stanislas
Located in Madrid, ES
Table clock, Apollo. Bronze, marble. Model of Lenoir-Ravrio, Louis-Stanislas(1783-1846). Paris, around 1820. Table clock composed of a staggered rectangular base made of red veined...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Clocks

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Bronze, Other

Pocket Watch, Jaqs Blanc, Gold, Enamel, Etc. Possibly ca Late 18th C
Located in Madrid, ES
Pocket watch, Jaqs Blanc. gold, enamel, etc. Possibly towards the end of the 18th century. Pocket watch with a white dial and Arabic numerals for the hours and lines and Arabic num...
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Late 18th Century Antique Neoclassical Clocks

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Metal, Gold, Enamel, Other

Silver Stallion Wood, Tooled Leather, Polished Steel Desk Clock
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
The Silver Stallion is one of several high end Western themed items produced by Steven Handelman Studios in 2019. The consept was to make something th...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Clocks

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Iron

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 Vintage Neoclassical Clocks

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Brass

Rare and large ormolu mounted malachite mantel clock signed Manière
Located in London, GB
Rare and large ormolu mounted malachite mantel clock signed Manière French, 19th Century Height 60cm, width 35.5cm, depth 13cm With an enamel dial signed 'Maniére / A Paris', th...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Clocks

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Malachite, Ormolu, Enamel

19th Century French Napoleon III Period Bardiglio Marble Japy Freres Clock Set
Located in Forney, TX
A fabulous over one hundred and sixty year old Parisian neoclassical style Bardiglio marble three piece mantel set. Born in Paris, France in the mid 19th century, featuring an an...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Clocks

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Pocket Watch, Engraved André Hessen. Gold, Enamel, Paris, France, Ca 18th C
By André Hessén
Located in Madrid, ES
Pocket watch, engraved André Hessen. Gold, enamel. Paris, France, towards the last third of the 18th century. Has faults. Pocket watch in a case decorated with enamels on the back (inside a pearl band you can see a composition with a clear classicist influence with a female figure, perhaps an allegory of the arts...
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Late 18th Century European Antique Neoclassical Clocks

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Metal, Gold, Enamel, Other

Large Gilt, Patinated Bronze and Marble Clock Set by Raingo Frères
Located in London, GB
Large gilt, patinated bronze and marble clock set by Raingo Frères French, Late 19th Century Clock: height 73cm, width 29cm, depth 28cm Candelabra: height 66cm, width 30cm, depth ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Clocks

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

20th Century Swiss Solid Silver & Guilloche Enamel Travel Clock, c.1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 20th century swiss solid silver and guilloché enamel travel clock or boudoir clock, in neoclassical taste, of upright rectangular for...
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20th Century Swiss Neoclassical Clocks

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Silver, Enamel

Pocket Watch, Deroches Brothers, Gilded Metal, Enamels, Etc. P Late 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Pocket watch, Deroches Brothers. Gilded metal, enamels, etc. Possibly towards the end of the 18th century. Pocket watch with a case with a transparent glass part and a composition ...
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Late 18th Century European Antique Neoclassical Clocks

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Metal, Enamel, Other

Pocket Watch, Lz Maurin, Gilded Metal, Enamels, Etc, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Pocket watch, Lz MAURIN. Gilded metal, enamels, etc. XIX century. Pocket watch with a white dial with Roman numerals for the hours and, for the minutes, in Romans every fifteen an...
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19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Clocks

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Metal, Enamel, Other

Large Neoclassical Carved Giltwood Mantel Clock Allegory of Time
Located in Nashville, TN
Estate lawyer direct must sell to settle probate .Presents very well with carved urns, parfum, floral bouquets, garlands and pyramid. Worn condition overall. Rubbing and chipped losses to gilding revealing red bole and bare wood in areas. Chipped losses to carved elements in areas. Some dirt accumulation. Wear around urns on plinth. Later metal back and glazing to bezel. With losses. Worn dial, embossed copper. Oxidation. With later associated sunburst pendulum. Original key. Working condition not guaranteed. Small dents and dings and time wear to finish . Most Photos of Giltwood case taken outside for true lighting...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Clocks

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Giltwood

Clock, France, 19th C., after Charles Cressent 'France, 1685-1768'
By Charles Cressent
Located in Madrid, ES
Clock. Palo santo, rosewood, golden bronze. France, 19th century, modeled after Charles Cressent (France, 1685-1768). Wooden box grandfather clock in which palo santo, rosewood an...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Clocks

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Bronze, Other

Original Dutch Stoelklok with Verge Escapement Wall Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
Dutch Stoelklok Arched bracket with two painted mermaids, gilded lead cresting moulded with two lions beside an armorial crest, side glazed windows ...
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1780s Dutch Antique Neoclassical Clocks

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Brass

Huge Mantel Clock in Bronze Style Neoclassical
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very unsual clock in the style neoclassical in ormolu bronze each detail on the side bronze clock and front are stunning.
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1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Clocks

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Bronze

19th Century French Bronze Empire Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th Century French dore bronze empire clock. With original key.
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Clocks

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Bronze

Louis XVI Marble Mantle Clock by Jean-Nicolas Schmit
Located in New Orleans, LA
A horologic masterpiece of precision and beauty, this neoclassical marble and ormolu mantle clock is an extraordinary example of late 18th-century French clockmaking by the famed Jea...
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18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu

Neoclassical clocks for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical clocks for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage clocks created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, more furniture and collectibles, mirrors and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical clocks made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original clocks, popular names associated with this style include Ferdinand Barbedienne, Japy Frères, Raingo Frères, and Ansonia Clock Company. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for clocks differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $325 and tops out at $98,973 while the average work can sell for $11,768.

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