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Regency Clocks

REGENCY STYLE

Like France’s Empire style, Regency-style furniture was rooted in neoclassicism; the characteristics of its bedroom furniture, armchairs, dining room tables and other items include clean lines, angular shapes and elegant details.

Dating roughly from the 1790s to 1830s, antique Regency-style furniture gets its name from Prince George of Wales — formally King George IV — who became Prince Regent in 1811 after his father, George III, was declared unfit to rule. England’s Regency style is one of the styles represented in Georgian furniture.

George IV’s arts patronage significantly influenced the development of the Regency style, such as the architectural projects under John Nash, which included the renovation of Buckingham House into the formidable Buckingham Palace with a grand neoclassical facade. Celebrated designers of the period include Thomas Sheraton, Henry Holland and Thomas Hope. Like Nash, Hope instilled his work with classical influences, such as saber-legged chairs based on the ancient Greek klismos. He is credited with introducing the term “interior decoration” to English with the 1807 publishing of Household Furniture and Interior Decoration.

Although more subdued than previous styles like Rococo and Baroque, Regency interiors incorporated copious use of chintz fabrics and wallpaper adorned in chinoiserie-style art. Its furniture featured fine materials and luxurious embellishments. Furniture maker George Bullock, for instance, regularly used detailed wood marquetry and metal ornaments on his pieces.

Archaeological discoveries in Egypt and Greece informed Regency-era details, such as carved scrollwork, sphinxes and palmettes, as well as the shape of furniture. A Roman marble cinerary chest, for example, would be reinterpreted into a wooden cabinet. The Napoleonic Wars also inspired furniture, with martial designs like tented beds and camp-style chairs becoming popular. While the reddish-brown mahogany was prominent in this range of pieces, imported woods like zebrawood and ebony were increasingly in demand.

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Style: Regency
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 Antique Regency Clocks

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Brass, Ormolu

French 19th Century Regence Style Ormolu & Kingwood Grandfather Tall Case Clock
French 19th Century Regence Style Ormolu & Kingwood Grandfather Tall Case Clock

French 19th Century Regence Style Ormolu & Kingwood Grandfather Tall Case Clock

By Charles Cressent

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very fine and palatial French 19th century Regence style figural ormolu-mounted kingwood and tulipwood floral marquetry long-case regulator, after a Model by Charles Cressent (Fren...

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19th Century French Antique Regency Clocks

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Bronze

English Regency Mahogany Bracket Clock by Moore of Ipswich
English Regency Mahogany Bracket Clock by Moore of Ipswich

English Regency Mahogany Bracket Clock by Moore of Ipswich

Located in London, GB

A fine English Regency brass inlaid mahogany striking bracket clock. Of good color and restrained decoration. Dial signed Moore of Ipswich. Double fusee movement with anchor escapement.

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1810s English Antique Regency Clocks

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Ormolu

Regency Mahogany Bracket Clock, William Barrow, Dublin
Regency Mahogany Bracket Clock, William Barrow, Dublin

Regency Mahogany Bracket Clock, William Barrow, Dublin

Located in Norwich, GB

Regency Mahogany Bracket Clock, William Barrow, Dublin Regency bracket clock housed in a finely figured mahogany brass bound case with chamfer top. Sid...

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Early 1800s Irish Antique Regency Clocks

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Mahogany

L'Etude Ormolu and Bronze Fusee Mantel Clock
L'Etude Ormolu and Bronze Fusee Mantel Clock

L'Etude Ormolu and Bronze Fusee Mantel Clock

Located in Amersham, GB

This impressive mantel clock with an eight day single fusee movement evokes the concept of time well spent in learning. It is crowned by Jupiter's eagle who bears sacred oak garlands above the dial, whose Ionic capital cradle is framed by addorsed studying nymphs. They are seated on a bronze plinth which is centred by an Arcadian Pan mask amongst golden flowered ormolu garlands, the whole resting on turned baluster feet. The dial is cast in ormolu and unusually has Arabic numerals, surround by a anthemion frieze bezel. With the eagle a symbol of Jupiter and hence the divinity of learning, and the mask of Pan a reference to the natural world. This clock is, therefore, a celebration Natural Philosophy, the study of science and the natural world, and a display of classical learning and understanding. The two seated figures derive from the model of L'Etude, which together with La Philosophie, was created for the Sèvres factory by Louis-Simon Boizot in 1780. Under the instructions of the marchand-mercier Dominique Daguerre, these figures were incorporated into a clock design, from which the present clock derives, by the cisleur-doreur François Rémond. In 1788 Daguerre delivered two clocks after his new design to Louis XVI for the Château de St. Cloud. The model obviously appealed to the Prince of Wales, later George IV, as he purchased two clocks of this model from Daguerre, one of which was in his bedroom, the other in his dressing-room one is now in Windsor Castle the other in Buckingham Palace. This clock was probably made by Baetens & Co who specialised in bronze and ormolu decorative objects in the Regency period. No doubt identifying the fashionable subject matter and style after the Prince Regent popularised it at Carlton House. They made models in bronze ormolu and marble for many clock makers of the period. A near identical version of this clock was in the collection of the Marquess of Bath at Longleat House until its sale at Christies in 2002, made by Santiago James Moore French of the Royal Exchange. Other examples of this clock have been recorded by Barraud and Lund...

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1810s Antique Regency Clocks

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Bronze, Steel, Ormolu

Regency Mahogany Tall Case Clock By W. Ashford, London
Regency Mahogany Tall Case Clock By W. Ashford, London

Regency Mahogany Tall Case Clock By W. Ashford, London

Located in Essex, MA

With arched bonnet with brass finials over a convex glass bezel opening to a steel clock face. Newly cleaned and put in ready to go condition. The case with pendulum door. Weights, k...

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1810s English Antique Regency Clocks

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Brass, Iron

Jules Vieillard Chinoiserie Mantel Clock
Jules Vieillard Chinoiserie Mantel Clock

Jules Vieillard Chinoiserie Mantel Clock

Located in Queens, NY

French (Mid-19th Century) Chinoiserie design faience 6-sided mantel clock with foo dog top and elephant heads on sides. (by JULES VIEILLARD, Bordeau France) (Not working)

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19th Century English Antique Regency Clocks

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Metal

Outstanding Quality Antique Regency Bronze and Marble Clock Set
Outstanding Quality Antique Regency Bronze and Marble Clock Set

Outstanding Quality Antique Regency Bronze and Marble Clock Set

Located in Suffolk, GB

Outstanding quality antique regency bronze and marble clock set having an outstanding quality marble clock with an 8 day french movement striking on the hour and half hour on a bell...

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19th Century English Antique Regency Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

Early 19th century Regency English Mahogany Bracket Clock
Early 19th century Regency English Mahogany Bracket Clock

Early 19th century Regency English Mahogany Bracket Clock

Located in Savannah, GA

Unmarked clockworks, but identical case to one with works by English clockmakers Thomas Satcher, 1775, and one by Handley and Moore, 1798-1824. Figured mahogany dome- top case mounte...

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Early 1800s English Antique Regency Clocks

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Brass

A Parkinson & Frodsham Eight Day Longcase
A Parkinson & Frodsham Eight Day Longcase

A Parkinson & Frodsham Eight Day Longcase

By Parkinson & Frodsham

Located in Amersham, GB

A fine regency longcase clock, with an eight day weight driven two train movement with brass bound weights, a heavy lenticular adjustable pendulum suspended from a T bar with an elli...

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1820s English Antique Regency Clocks

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Brass, Steel

Grimaldi and Johnson, Strand, London. Miniature Bracket Timepiece
Grimaldi and Johnson, Strand, London. Miniature Bracket Timepiece

Grimaldi and Johnson, Strand, London. Miniature Bracket Timepiece

By Grimaldi & Johnson

Located in Amersham, GB

A very fine and rare miniature bracket timepiece made by one of Britain’s most revered horological partnerships. The eight day single fusee movement held by four turned pillars with anchor escapement, adjustable lenticular pendulum and hold fast, is of exceptional quality. Housed in an ebonised and glazed bell top bracket clock case of a design particularly associated with this firm, the silvered roman dial with subsidiary date dial in the break arch is signed and also on back plate. This clock is in excellent original condition with a fully glazed back door and side panels with the U shaped carrying handle, a distinctive trademark of Grimalde and Johnson, standing on turned acorn feet. William Johnston is first recorded in partnership with Peter Grimalde between 1810 and 1825, before setting out on his own, Grimalde & Johnston were celebrated precision chronometer makers, and are known for making this style of miniaturised bracket clock during this period in very limited numbers. Examples of clocks by Grimalde and Johnson can be found in, “The Georgian Bracket Clock, 1714-1830” by Richard Barber and “English Bracket and Mantel Clocks” By Andrew Nicholls...

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1810s English Antique Regency Clocks

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Brass, Steel

Superb quality antique Regency rosewood inlaid bracket clock
Superb quality antique Regency rosewood inlaid bracket clock

Superb quality antique Regency rosewood inlaid bracket clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Superb quality antique Regency rosewood inlaid bracket clock by Seller of Reading, having a brass bezel and a signed circular white dial with Roman numerals and the original hands, t...

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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Clocks

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Brass

Regency Painted Papier Mache Mantle Clock
Regency Painted Papier Mache Mantle Clock

Regency Painted Papier Mache Mantle Clock

Located in Kittery Point, ME

The waisted sides surmounted by a brass urn finial, above a rectangular base raised on bracket feet, decorated with braided border and depictions of floral swags, garland, and hunt t...

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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Clocks

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Brass

English Regency Red Lacquer Wall Clock
English Regency Red Lacquer Wall Clock

English Regency Red Lacquer Wall Clock

Located in Queens, NY

English Regency-style (19/20th Century) red lacquer Chinoiserie parliamentary wall clock. (Not working)

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19th Century British Antique Regency Clocks

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Lacquer

Scottish Mahogany Swan Neck Satinwood Patera Inlaid Tall Case Clock, Circa 1780
Scottish Mahogany Swan Neck Satinwood Patera Inlaid Tall Case Clock, Circa 1780

Scottish Mahogany Swan Neck Satinwood Patera Inlaid Tall Case Clock, Circa 1780

By Charles Campbell

Located in Charleston, SC

Scottish mahogany eight day tall case clock with three sphere brass finials, a swan neck satinwood inlay patera pediment, intricately carved fretwork, over an arched door with flanki...

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1780s Scottish Antique Regency Clocks

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Brass, Steel

Antique Italian Venetian Etched Mirror Wall Clock
Antique Italian Venetian Etched Mirror Wall Clock

Antique Italian Venetian Etched Mirror Wall Clock

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Dimensions: Height: 25 1/4 in Width: 25 1/4 in Depth: 2 1/2 in This antique Italian Venetian etched hanging wall mirrored clock is made of the highest quality and will bring a mass...

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20th Century Italian Regency Clocks

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Metal

19th Century Antique Regency Mahogany Drop Dial Wall Clock by Barwise of London
19th Century Antique Regency Mahogany Drop Dial Wall Clock by Barwise of London

19th Century Antique Regency Mahogany Drop Dial Wall Clock by Barwise of London

By John Barwise

Located in Devon, GB

A fine quality early 19th century mahogany wall drop dial timepiece by this prestigious family of clockmakers. The fully signed white painted wooden 12 inch dial retains its original...

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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Clocks

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Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Drop Dial Wall Clock By Grant, Portsmouth
Regency Mahogany Drop Dial Wall Clock By Grant, Portsmouth

Regency Mahogany Drop Dial Wall Clock By Grant, Portsmouth

Located in Norwich, GB

Regency drop dial clock with brass inlay and cast brass bezel. Convex painted dial signed ‘H.Grant, Portsmouth’. With Roman numerals and original ‘bl...

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1830s English Antique Regency Clocks

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Mahogany

Early 19th Century English Regency Marble & Ormolu Mounted Mantel Clock
Early 19th Century English Regency Marble & Ormolu Mounted Mantel Clock

Early 19th Century English Regency Marble & Ormolu Mounted Mantel Clock

Located in Dublin, IE

The superb English 19th century timepiece has a single train fusee movement with a gilt dial and raised numerals cased in a drum head. The two seated reading figures that flank the g...

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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Clocks

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Genius of the Arts Mantel Clock by James Moore French
Genius of the Arts Mantel Clock by James Moore French

Genius of the Arts Mantel Clock by James Moore French

By French Royal Exchange London

Located in New Orleans, LA

Genius of the Arts Mantel Clock James Moore French, Royal Exchange, London Circa 1815 This magnificent English Regency mantel clock stands among the most sculpturally ambitious time...

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19th Century English Antique Regency Clocks

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Bronze, Enamel

19th Century Mahogany Bracket Clock
19th Century Mahogany Bracket Clock

19th Century Mahogany Bracket Clock

Located in Bradenton, FL

19th Century English Twin Fusee Bracket Clock. Clock features carved foliate scroll and gadroon mahogany case on four bun feet. Case showcases a rich grain and carved acanthus scrollwork embellishing the base and pediment. The circular dial, adorned with Roman numerals and decorative flourishes, is set with a brass bezel and signed R. Cave, Dover. Silk backed filigree sound windows on sides. The clock houses an 8-day twin fusee movement, striking the hour on a bell, a hallmark of quality English bracket clocks from this period.. This R. Cave bracket clock offers both timeless style and mechanical excellence--an exceptional addition to any mantel, library, or antique clock collection.

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19th Century English Antique Regency Clocks

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Mahogany

Outstanding quality large antique Regency mahogany brass inlaid bracket clock
Outstanding quality large antique Regency mahogany brass inlaid bracket clock

Outstanding quality large antique Regency mahogany brass inlaid bracket clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Outstanding quality large antique Regency mahogany brass inlaid bracket clock having an early 19th century Regency mahogany brass inlaid Gothic arched cased with a round dial with Ro...

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Early 19th Century Antique Regency Clocks

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Mahogany

English Regency Parliamentary Wall Clock
English Regency Parliamentary Wall Clock

English Regency Parliamentary Wall Clock

Located in Queens, NY

English Regency mahogany parliamentary wall clock with fluted design case and round clock face with bevelled glass front. (Not working)

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20th Century British Regency Clocks

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Glass

Wonderful quality antique Regency rosewood brass inlaid mantle clock
Wonderful quality antique Regency rosewood brass inlaid mantle clock

Wonderful quality antique Regency rosewood brass inlaid mantle clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Wonderful quality antique Regency rosewood brass inlaid mantle clock, having a quality rosewood brass inlaid case decorated with horses, riders and flags, with a circular porcelain d...

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Early 19th Century Antique Regency Clocks

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Rosewood

19th Century Mahogany and Inlaid Long Case Clock
19th Century Mahogany and Inlaid Long Case Clock

19th Century Mahogany and Inlaid Long Case Clock

Located in Martlesham, GB

A lovely 19th century mahogany eight day long case clock by Todd of Hull, having an arched painted dial with a seconds dial, the mahogany case has a pagod...

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1820s British Antique Regency Clocks

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Mahogany

Fine Unusual Bronze Girandole Mantel Clock
Fine Unusual Bronze Girandole Mantel Clock

Fine Unusual Bronze Girandole Mantel Clock

Located in Norwood, NJ

Unusual late 18th century patinated and gilt bronze girandole form clock. Two removable arms with different branch and leaf form motif, thistle and rose stems. Crystal drops surrounding center fluted column. Clock with gilt dial set in rotating frame mount. Movement signed James Stoddart...

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Late 18th Century English Antique Regency Clocks

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Crystal, Bronze

Regency Walnut Library Bracket Clock, Haley & Milner, London
Regency Walnut Library Bracket Clock, Haley & Milner, London

Regency Walnut Library Bracket Clock, Haley & Milner, London

Located in Norwich, GB

Walnut Library Bracket Clock, Haley & Milner, London Finely figured walnut 5 glass case with moulded plinth and standing on pad feet with bevelled glass throughout. Front opening doo...

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1810s English Antique Regency Clocks

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Walnut

Regency Round Dial Wall Clock by Thwaites and Reed, London
Regency Round Dial Wall Clock by Thwaites and Reed, London

Regency Round Dial Wall Clock by Thwaites and Reed, London

Located in Norwich, GB

English round dial wall clock by Thwaites and Reed. Mahogany round dial wall clock with cast brass bezel opening to a painted twelve inch dial sign...

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19th Century British Antique Regency Clocks

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Mahogany

Early 19th Century French Bronze and Ormolu 8 Day Mantle Clock
Early 19th Century French Bronze and Ormolu 8 Day Mantle Clock

Early 19th Century French Bronze and Ormolu 8 Day Mantle Clock

Located in London, GB

An early 19th Century French bronze & ormolu 8-Day striking Clock with silver dial (stamped Douon on inner plate and one spring dated 1824) mounted in unusual bronze & ormolu case depicting centurion slaying dragon...

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19th Century French Antique Regency Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

Bronze and Ormolu Clock, 19th Century, French, Silk Suspension Striking
Bronze and Ormolu Clock, 19th Century, French, Silk Suspension Striking

Bronze and Ormolu Clock, 19th Century, French, Silk Suspension Striking

Located in London, GB

An early 19th century French bronze and ormolu eight day silk suspension striking clock contained in ornate case surmounted by well-cast and gadrooned urn...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Regency Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century Antique Regency Mahogany Longcase Clock by John Barwise of London
19th Century Antique Regency Mahogany Longcase Clock by John Barwise of London

19th Century Antique Regency Mahogany Longcase Clock by John Barwise of London

By John Barwise

Located in Devon, GB

A fine Regency longcase clock in the form of a domestic regulator in an architectural mahogany case with inset panels of satinwood and ebonized mouldings. The case of this clock shows the distinct influence of Thomas Hope, the eminent antiquarian and designer who was inspired by the Greek and Egyptian designs. The 12in square brass dial has a silvered finish and is engraved with Roman chapters and subsidiary second’s dial. The dial is signed within the lower section 'Barwise, London'. The eight day duration movement is of the highest quality, with five pillars, dead beat escapement, maintaining power and hour strike on a bell. The pendulum has a wood rod for temperature compensation with beat adjustment and rating nut beneath the brass bob. The clock is complete with the original brass cased weights. John Barwise was an eminent maker working in London from 1790. He was chairman of the British Watch...

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1820s British Antique Regency Clocks

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Mahogany

Early 19th Century English Regency Bracket Clock by T. & J. Ollivant
Early 19th Century English Regency Bracket Clock by T. & J. Ollivant

Early 19th Century English Regency Bracket Clock by T. & J. Ollivant

By Thomas Ollivant

Located in Dublin, IE

A very fine English regency period bracket clock with rosewood case, surmounted by a pineapple finial on a bell shaped caddy over a double steeped plinth . Substantial 8 Day twin fusee movement striking the hours on original bell. The 8? painted enamel convex dial...

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Early 19th Century English Antique Regency Clocks

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Brass

19th Century Antique Regency Mahogany Bracket Clock by Thomas Moss of London
19th Century Antique Regency Mahogany Bracket Clock by Thomas Moss of London

19th Century Antique Regency Mahogany Bracket Clock by Thomas Moss of London

By Thomas Moss

Located in Devon, GB

A good Regency period mahogany hour striking bracket clock. The lancet style case with pierced brass side frets, lion and ring side handles and claw feet. The circular silvered and ...

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Early 19th Century British Antique Regency Clocks

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Brass

Trophies of War English Regency Clock by Forrester of Hull
Trophies of War English Regency Clock by Forrester of Hull

Trophies of War English Regency Clock by Forrester of Hull

Located in London, GB

A superb, rare English Regency period mantel clock in patinated bronze in the form of the "Trophies of War". Set upon a rectangular base with crested hel...

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1810s British Antique Regency Clocks

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Bronze

Regency clocks for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Regency clocks for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 18th Century and Earlier, 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 and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with brass, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Regency clocks made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scotland, and United Kingdom pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original clocks, popular names associated with this style include John Barwise, Anthony Gatty, Charles Campbell, and George Slater. 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 $20,000 and tops out at $20,000 while the average work can sell for $20,000.