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Table Clocks and Desk Clocks For Sale
Egyptian Revival Grande Sonnerie Clock from the Biedermeier Period
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Egyptian Revival Grande Sonnerie clock from the Biedermeier period. It features animated workmen that swing an anvil, pump bellows while making a 'clac...
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19th Century Egyptian Revival Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

French Clock by H Koudebine, Paris with Figural Bronze by Charles Anfrie
Located in Houston, TX
Exceptional presentation of a beautiful bronze sitting on top of a plateau of griotte marble, 19th century. The clock face is enamel with floral and foliate paintings surrounding the numeral. Bronze doré mounts decorate this lovely base. Toupee feet support the clock. The bronze which stands on top is by Charles Anfrie...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Griotte Marble, Bronze

Selsi Paris Art deco table clock
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Selsi Paris Art deco table clock French designer watch made by Selsi Paris Art deco style with Chinese motifs Rectangular dial with Roman numerals Clock...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Marble, Enamel

Selsi Paris Art deco table clock
Selsi Paris Art deco table clock
$3,360 Sale Price
20% Off
Atmos by Jaeger Le Coultre Classic Model Plated in Rose Gold
Located in Milano, MI
Atmos table clock by Jaeger Le Coultre, Rose Gold plated Classic model. Ø cm 16 Ø cm 23,5 h cm 20 The Atmos is a perpetual motion clock, the f...
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1940s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Gold Plate

George II Edward Browne of Norwich Bracket Clock in Ebonized Mahogany Case
Located in Milford, NH
A nice example of a George II bracket clock in an ebonized mahogany case with brass feet made by clockmaker Edward Browne of Norwich. Edward Browne took over the shop of clockmaker J...
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Early 18th Century English George II Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

Cartier Sterling and Enamel Art Deco Desk Clock with Breguet Engine Turned Dial
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Cartier STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Desk Clock METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver / Kiln Fired Enamel CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 5 inches Length X 5 inches Width MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered with Luminous Roman Numerals / Blued Steel Luminous Hands STAND: Easel WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is a classic Desk Clock...
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1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

German Brass and Lucite Zodiac Clock by Atlanta
Located in Queens, NY
German Brass and Lucite Zodiac Clock by Atlanta
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20th Century German Biedermeier Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Lucite

French Portico Barley Twist Clock Napoleon III
Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR
French Portico Barley Twist Clock Napoleon III A beautifully detailed Portico Clock from the 19th century with ebonised and floral inlay. The clock features intricate bronze work...
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Metal, Bronze, Enamel

Gilt Bronze Eagle and Marble Ball Clock, France, circa 1900
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Gilt bronze eagle and marble ball clock. France, circa 1900.
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Revival Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

A rare 17th century English eight-day spring-driven table clock by J Gerrard
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A Rare Late 17th Century English Eight-Day Spring-Driven Table Clock, Circa 1700. England Signed J. Gerrard. This exceptional late 17th-century English eight-day table clock is a s...
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17th Century English William and Mary Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

Longines Gold-Plated Brass Desk Clock
Located in Guaynabo, PR
A Longines Grands Prix- 8 days desk clock manufactured between 1901-1915. It features a dial with a white background and luminescent Arabic numbers...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Edwardian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

French Late 19th Century Skeleton Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stamped, French late 19th century skeleton clock. Made out of Mahogany wood and brass. Porcelain dial with roman numeral details.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

21st Century, Hand Carved Clear Crystal and Golden Bronze Clock
Located in Calenzano, FI
21st century hand carved clear crystal and golden bronze clock. This clock is finely chiseled lost wax castings and hand-grounded crystal. This clock has a mechanical 8 days wind mov...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Crystal, Bronze

Ansonia Cast Brass Table Clock
Located in Astoria, NY
Ansonia Cast Brass Table Clock, late 19th century, the elaborate case with glaze panels enclosing a circular enamel dial with open escapement, the movement strike on gong, signed "Ma...
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Late 19th Century American Rococo Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass, Enamel

Established & Sons Small Font Clock by Sebastian Wrong
Located in London, GB
The iconic calendar clock, with its distinctive form and flip mechanism, has an established following in design circles. Sebastian Wrong deliberately increases our attraction to its retro look by introducing an ever-changing display. The Font Clock...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Plastic

Vintage "Anemone" Crystal Table Clock by Daum, France
By Daum
Located in Morristown, NJ
An attractive vintage 20th c., crystal table clock signed "Daum - France" on the crystal. The quartz clock mechanism also has a stylized Daum signature located below 12 o'clock. At 10' square, the clock has a strong visual presence. History And Meaning Of Anemones: It was believed that the flower sprang from the blood of the slain Adonis, who was a lover of the goddess Aphrodite. As such, anemones were often seen as a symbol of love and passion. In Victorian England, anemones were given as gifts to express love and anticipation. Founded in 1878, Daum Nancy crystal is still recognized for its manufacturing expertise. It owes its fame to master glassmaker Antonin Daum. Dimensions: 10"h x 10"w x 2.25"d Condition: Good, oxidation to metal ring surrounding dial, no visible chips, cracks, or repairs. Clock has not been tested. Provenance: The Collection of Olga & Arthur Rankin, NYC. Arthur Rankin was a visionary who wore many hats as a producer, director, screenwriter and animator. He is best known for pioneering the art of “Animagic” — or stop-action animation. His legacy is etched in the hearts of millions, especially during the holiday season. Rankin/Bass Productions gave us timeless treasures like “Rudolph the...
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1950s French Modern Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Crystal

19th c, French Empire Table Clock
Located in Allerum, SE
19th century French, Charles X bronze, brass and sienna marble table clock from the Empire period. Signed Ravrio Bronzier, ca 1820 France.
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Marble, Metal, Brass, Bronze

Egg-shaped clock with enamel decorations.
Located in Vicenza, IT
Egg-shaped center clock in guilloche enamel, white onyx base. Period: first quarter of the 20th century / last quarter of the 19th century Balance wheel movement and remontoire windi...
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Early 20th Century European Belle Époque Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Enamel

Beautiful 70s heavy table clock made of an iron gear and a marble base
Located in München, DE
A beautiful, heavy 1970s table clock made from a copper-plated double iron gear. The equally heavy base is made of marble. In total it weighs approximately 5 kg. The clock face is be...
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1970s German Industrial Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Marble, Copper, Iron

Grimaldi and Johnson, Strand, London. Miniature Bracket Timepiece
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 Regency Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass, Steel

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

Telechron Model 7H141 Lucite & Brass Electric Desk Clock
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare Lucite and brass Telechron Model 7H141 Electric desk clock featuring a brass face with a bubble glass front fitted inside a highly polished square acrylic block with brass feet....
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1940s American Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Acrylic

"Zodiac Clock, " Spectacular Art Deco Sculptural Clock in Wrought Iron and Copper
Located in Philadelphia, PA
One of the most unusual and spectacular Art Deco pieces we have ever offered, this large Art Deco clock is composed of fer forgé or wrought iron a...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Copper, Wrought Iron

20th Century French Art Deco Bronze Ormolu Desk Clock
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions: Height: 4 1/4 in Width: 5 1/2 in Depth: 2 1/2 in This antique early 20th century French Art Deco bronze ormolu desk clock is made of the highest quality and perfect for ...
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20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

Antique French Chinoiserie Ormolu and Porcelain Three-Piece Clock Graniture
Located in New York, NY
A very fine antique French chinoiserie, doré bronze, and Imari porcelain three-piece clock graniture. The porcelain is marvelously hand-painted with intricately designed flowers, pea...
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1860s French Chinoiserie Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze

French Great Wheel Skeleton Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
This important glass-fronted French Empire great wheel skeleton clock has the remarkable ability to run with incredible accuracy for more than a week on a single winding. The large central wheel and the rare combination of the pin-wheel escapement and knife-edge suspension allow for a longer, more accurate running time than most clocks of the period. The clock is further distinguished by the inclusion of a concentric calendar dial and Roman numeral chapter ring set amidst a stunning floral halo of gilt bronze fretwork, all mounted on a bronze-wrapped marble base. In such fine, working condition, and with the inclusion of a period glass dome, this clock is exemplary of the finest French skeleton...
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19th Century French Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

very rare universal geneve "big eye" uni compax.
Located in Munich, DE
very rare universal big eye ref. 84100/01. the rarest universal chronograph around. made for 4 years and not more than 200 pieces with black and white dial. a true icon.....
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Steel

French gilt bronze Louis XIV figured antique clock with library design
Located in Milano, IT
Imagine stepping back in time to the opulent 19th century, where a magnificent French clock in gilded bronze takes center stage, a breathtaking tribute to the Sun King himself, Louis...
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19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze

20th Century Italian Silver Gothic revival Table Clock. Casting and chisel
Located in VALENZA, IT
Solid silver 800 silver neo-Gothic silver table clock. The clock was made in casting and chiselling. Mechanical mechanism
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1980s Italian Gothic Revival Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Silver

Antique French Table Clock in Bronze from the Carlo X Era
Located in Milano, IT
An antique table clock in gilded and bronzed bronze, made in France during the Carlo X era, represents an authentic masterpiece of the art and hor...
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1820s French French Provincial Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze

Italian Table Clock in 800 Silver and Wood Depicting Polo Game Equipment
Located in VALENZA, IT
Table clock in 800 silver and wood depicting polo game equipment. The bat and polo hat are part of the watch. The briar horseshoe has silver details on th...
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1990s Italian Other Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Silver

Bronze and Agate Table Clock Attributed to Jacques Duval Brasseur or Boeltz
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bronze and Agate Table Clock Attributed to Jacques Duval Brasseur or Claude Victor Boeltz
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Agate, Brass, Bronze

Shreve & Co. Purple Enamel Clock
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Shreve & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Desk Clock METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver & Bronze / Kiln Fired Enamel CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS: 4 Inches X 4 Inch...
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1920s Swiss Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Enamel

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

Luxury Vintage Stirrup Table Clock Maquet Paris, Nice 8 Jours, France, 1940s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
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...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Metal

French Provincial Style Black Tole Clock with Base
Located in Queens, NY
"French Provincial style black tole clock with cream oval face with roman numerals mounted on a curved rectangular base. Some wear and paint loss."
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20th Century French French Provincial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Metal

Church-Shaped Decorative Clock
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Decorative clock in the shape of a church. It represents a picturesque miniature church, richly detailed to evoke traditional European architecture....
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Resin

A Fine 18th Century Mahogany Bell Top Bracket Clock
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
An 18th century mahogany and ormolu mounted bell top bracket clock. The 8-day movement with finely engraved back plate and the full brass dial signed Pennington, Drury Lane Circa 178...
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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass, Ormolu

Louis XVI White Marble and Gilt-Bronze Mantle Clock
Located in Berlin, DE
Louis XVI white marble and gilt bronze marble clock, the white enamel dial with Arabic numerals within a lyra-shaped marble case surmounted by pi...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Carrara Marble, Bronze, Enamel

Monumental Three-Train Bracket Clock by J.C. Jennens & Sons
Located in New Orleans, LA
This intricately detailed 19th-century bracket clock from famed English firm J.C. Jennens & Sons is monumental in size, likely made for one of the great world exhibitions or perhaps to put in the firm's own store window. The eight-day timepiece has a triple fusee...
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19th Century English Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze

A French 19th century Carrara marble and Ormolu clock, by Mathieu Planchon
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most delightful and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. white Carrara marble and Ormolu clock, signed by Mathieu Planchon. This stunning clock is raised by six finely ch...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Carrara Marble, Ormolu

Vintage Telechron Neon Advertising Clock
Located in Dekalb, IL
c. 1930s; Electric Ad Clock Co. - Chicago Vintage neon-accented wall-mount advertising clock. This unique piece doesn't seem like much at first glance, maybe an old mantle clock. B...
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1930s American Industrial Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Glass, Wood

Tiffany Travel Clock
Located in Dallas, TX
A handsome Tiffany & Co. Swiss made atlas travel clock. Silver plated inside with a black alligator leather patterned finish on the outside. Slides ...
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20th Century Swiss Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Silver

Adnet Style Leather Alarm Clock by Bayard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome French saddle leather desk clock by Bayard in the style of Jacques Adnet. Excellent vintage condition. Keeps time and has an alarm. Great patin...
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1950s French Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

Japy Freres Rococo Bronze Table Clock, Music
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A superb original antique French Rococo clock by the famous maker Japy Freres, circa 1890. Beautifully detailed bronze case with C scrolls, acanthus and shell motifs. A charming cherub is seated to the top plays pipes. Fretted sound panels...
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19th Century French Rococo Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze

Elegant and Large Gilt Bronze French Clock
Located in Houston, TX
Large and impressive! Gilt bronze and white marble clock Which consists of a lovely figural statue which sits above A clock that has a white enamel face and Roman numerals. The fi...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze

19th Century Tole Organ Grinder with Monkey Clock
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century Tole Organ Grinder with Monkey Clock Unique piece purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us w...
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Enamel

Porcelain Clock, 19th Century, Napoleon III Period.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Porcelain clock, 19th century, Napoleon III period. A 19th century Napoleon III period painted porcelain clock. H: 40cm, W: 28cm, D: 17cm
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Porcelain

Silvered Table Clock With Two Horse heads. German 1910´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Silvered Table Clock. The clock has a rounded top and a rectangular base. The clock face is circular with black numbers and hands, and it is set into the upper part of the structure...
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Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Metal

19th Century Greek Soldier Gilded Bronze Clock
Located in 263-0031, JP
A fine French fire-gilt bronze clock depicting a Greek warrior, Restauration Era, 1815-30. The silk-thread mechanism is in good working condition with key and pendulum.
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Early 19th Century French Restauration Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze

19th Century French Portico Clock with Bone Inlay
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
French portico clock with bone inlay, 19th century, Georgian. Ebonized French portico mantel clock on matching base with highly detailed bone i...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Asprey Art Deco Agate Stone Clock, circa 1920s
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Asprey London STYLE / REFERENCE: Strut Desk Clock METAL / MATERIAL: Polished Beveled Agate and Nickel CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's / 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 9.5" X 5.25"...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Agate, Nickel

Louis XV Antique Boulle Clock Set Black Wood and Gild Bronze 19th century
Located in Sweden, SE
Amazing historicism clock ensemble in the style of Louis XV (late Baroque) with gorgeous architecture. This is a fine example of custom bronze work that is available on the antique market. Made in the second half of the 19th century, clock movement by Frédéric Japy (marked on cased), hand chased and gilt bronze décor of quality. Complete with 2 five-light candelabra, pendulum and key the clock itself stands on the included wooden base. Running and strikes on spring. Antique wooden clocks...
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Late 19th Century Baroque Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass, Bronze

Regency Mahogany Bracket Clock by George Grove, London
Located in Norwich, GB
Small regency bracket clock. Mahogany chamfered top case surmounted by a brass pineapple finial with brass inlay, standing on a raised plint...
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1820s English Regency Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Mahogany

Rare 18th-century marble and gilt bronze clock – signed "Le Chopie à Paris
Located in Madrid, ES
Magnificent 18th-century neoclassical-style clock, finely crafted in white marble and gilt bronze. It features a central putto beneath an elegant canopy supported by four columns. Th...
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18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

A Rare Austro Hungarian Gilt Silver & Jeweled Table Clock, Circa 1900
Located in Tarzana, CA
A Rare Austro Hungarian Gilt Silver & Jeweled Table Clock, Circa 1900, having semi precious stones throughout including agate, malachite, amethyst, pearl, coral and enamel DIMENSIONS...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Agate, Coral, Silver, Enamel

Memphis Style Constructivism 1980 Aluminum Shelf Clock by Nicolai Canetti Modern
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Memphis style Constructivism aluminum desk clock by Nicolai Canett. Marked "Art time collection, Japan". Signed Canetti on base. Measures: 5" Diameter. x 11Height.
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1980s Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Metal

Art Deco Table Clock in Dark Wood
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Art Deco table clock. In dark wood, reminiscent of traditional mantel clocks. The semicircular structure combines with the geometric details on the sides, creating a balance between ...
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Early 20th Century Portuguese Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Wood

Table clock. Bronze. 1990s, modeled after August Moreau.
Located in Madrid, ES
Table clock. Bronze. 1990s, modeled after August Moreau. In working order. at origin Table clock with a raised base and gilt-bronze legs following 19th-century models and a white ...
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20th Century European Other Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze, Other

Empire Mantel Clock by H.Robert-Horloger De La Reine, Paris, circa 1820
Located in Madrid, ES
An Empire Mantel Clock by H.Robert-Horloger De La Reine, Paris, date circa 1820-1830 A superb Empire gilt and patinated bronze mantel clock of eight day duration signed on the white enamel dial H.Robert-Horloger a la Reine . The dial with Roman numerals and gilded steel Breguet style hands for the hours and minutes. The movement with anchor escapement, silk thread suspension, striking on a single bell, with outside count wheel. The extremely fine case featuring the standing figure of Urania, Muse of Astronomy holding a pen in her left hand which points to a star-studded globe adorned with the signs of the zodiac around its circumference, the globe set on the back of four putti upon a plinth, containing the dial with a serpent-wrapped Paris, date circa 1820-30 Height 73 cm, width 50cm, depth 22 cm. In addition to the above prestigious locations, clocks of this model can be found at Warsaw Castle and in the Bayerischen Nationalmuseum, Munich. The Parisian clockmaker Bailly (d. after 1818) was one of the finest of his day and as such earned the title of Horloger de LL. MM. II. Et RR (Clockmaker to Their Imperial and Royal Majesties). Working from rue de Richelieu he was with Lepaute one of the main suppliers to the Garde-Meuble. Bailly, who retired in 1818 had the responsibility of maintaining the clocks at Compiègne and the Trianons and is known to have used cases by the leading Parisian bronziers including Pierre-Philippe Thomire and Claude Galle as well as Ferdinand Schwerdfeger who supplied him with a case for a regulator surmounted by a star-studded and zodiac banded globe...
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19th Century French Empire Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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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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