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Table Clocks and Desk Clocks For Sale
Jaeger “Rue de la Paix” desk clock, France, ca. 1960
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Jaeger “Rue de la Paix” Desk Clock, France, ca. 1960 Original decorative clock in the shape of a Parisian lantern, made of dark green enameled metal w...
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20th Century French Post-Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze, Enamel

Antique French Gilt Bronze & Champleve 'Marie Antoinette' Mantel or Table Clock
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This 'Marie Anoinette' antique clock is signed on the face by an unknown maker, and originated from France and dating to approximately 1880 and done in the period Louis XVI style. Th...
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Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze

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

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Brass, Enamel

Glasgow School Patinated Brass Clock with Mother-Of-Pearl Inlaid Square Details
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts Glasgow School Patinated Brass Clock with Mother-Of-Pearl Inlaid Square Details and whiplash handles to the sides.
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Metal

Stunning Stainless Steel and Blue Glass Art Deco / Machine Age Clock
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning stainless steel and blue glass Art Deco / Machine Age clock manufactured by The Webb C.Ball co...Cleveland, wind up 8 day table clock, Classic modernist design.. runs and keeps perfect time. The WEBB C. BALL CO. was one of Cleveland's major jewelry...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Stainless Steel

Art Deco Hexagonal NEON Advertising Clock "FAMOUS READING ANTHRACITE" red neon
Located in Buffalo, NY
Art Deco Hexagonal NEON Advertising Clock "FAMOUS READING ANTHRACITE" Mining co. Made by Neon Products Ohio, Strong Visual ! All original,, Tested and keeping perfect time, Retains...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Metal, Aluminum, Steel

Vintage Imhof for Saks Fifth Avenue Circular Brass Desk Clock Switzerland, 1960s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stately, two-handed, Swiss 15 jewel, 8 day winding desk clock manufactured by Imhof for Saks Fifth Avenue- early 1960s. Polished brass, splayed cir...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

A superb 19th century eight day grande sonnerie carriage clock, circa 1870.
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A superb nineteenth century eight day grande sonnerie carriage clock of typical size, c. 1870. The gilt-brass gorge case has glass panel...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

Cartier Colisee Art Deco Travel Desk Clock 24-Karat Gold-Plated
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Cartier 24-karat gold-plated Art Deco travel quartz desk clock with alarm. Cartier 24-karat gold-plated and lapis lazuli quartz travel or desk accessory clock is no longer be...
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Gold Plate

Lawson Table Clock
By Lawson Time Inc.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early cyclometer digital clock housed in a wonderful architectural case. Exceptional condition with the exception of a small corner chip to the onyx base. The clock is in worki...
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1930s American Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Onyx, Silver Plate, Brass

French 19th Century Empire Portico Clock
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This elegant period Empire ormolu-mounted white marble portico clock, circa 1830, is from France. The floral-and-foliate ormolu-mounted frieze sits above four Doric columns with gilt...
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1830s French Empire Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Marble

Jaeger-LeCoultre Clock – Mid-20th Century – With Original Box and Papers
Located in Madrid, ES
Elegant table clock by Jaeger-LeCoultre, dating from the mid-20th century, comes with its original brown leather box lined with yellow felt, as well as its papers and international w...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze

Tiffany & Co. Bronze Desk Clock, Early 20th century
Located in Savannah, GA
Tiffany & Co. bronze desk clock, early 20th century. Heavy bronze case with metal face and engraved Arabic numerals. Marked Tiffany & co New York. Front and back unscrew. Mechanism w...
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Early 20th Century American Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze

English Brass and Polished Steel Skeleton Clock Under Glass Dome Webber, C. 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
English brass skeleton clock under original glass dome with a polished steel roman numeral dial, fuse chain movement, and affixed to an oval carved wood felt base with four bun feet....
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1870s English Victorian Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Steel

Jaeger LeCoultre desk clock
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Jaeger LeCoultre desk clock 1952 model (very rare) 8-day winding Mid-century style Swiss origin circa 1950 Perfectly working Some wear on the patina due to use Jaeger-LeCoultre is a ...
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1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Metal

Empire Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Figural Clock
Located in Kittery Point, ME
In the form of a putto with a wheel barrow carrying a keg mounted with a clock face topped by a crane, on a rectangular chased plinth ending in bun feet.
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze

Big Kienzle Weltzeituhr Modernist Table World Timer Zone Clock
Located in Vienna, AT
Kienzle automatic world timer zone clock. An exclusive big table clock from Ø 26cm wonderful clocks face with world map and world time zones, glass,...
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

French Ormolu and Marble Clock Garniture
Located in New York, NY
Fine and important French ormolu and marble cherubs clock garniture Comprising a clock and a pair of five-light candelabra. Origin: Fr...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

Large American Sterling Silver Ladies Dresser or Vanity Set with Matching Clock
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This very large sterling silver ladies dresser or vanity set was made in the United States, in approximately 1920 in the period Art Deco style. The set ...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Sterling Silver

Art Deco Bakelite Telechron Clock
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful Period Art Deco Bakelite Telechron Clock in the manner of Paul Frankl As Found Condition. Missing the glass lens. the metal piece in front is ...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bakelite

Vintage Teak Weather Station by Barigo, Germany, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish and sleek wall or table weather station with thermometer, barometer and hygrometer. Designed and made in Germany during the 1960'erne by Barigo. Measurements: W: 17.5 cm,...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Acrylic, Teak

Hourglass Murano Clear Ribbed Studio Art Glass Objects Venini Style
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
An optical blown art glass hourglass with a ribbed surface by unknown artist.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

A 17th Century William and Mary eight-day table clock by Isaac Lowndes, 1695
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A fine William and Mary eight-day spring-driven table clock signed on the backplate, Isaac Lowndes Pallmall Court, c.1695. The elegantly proportioned ebony-veneered oak domed top c...
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17th Century English William and Mary Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

1940s Art Deco Telechron Electric Clock GE
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents Electric Clock Telechron General Electric 7H209 Maker label 4.25 h x 4 w x 2.25 d Electric. Non-Working condition. Preowned unrestored. Refer to images
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Swiss Black Forest Bear Barometer
Located in Newark, England
FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING From our Swiss Black Forest collection, we are delighted to present this exceptional Swiss Black Forest Bear Barometer, dating to circa 1890. Expertly hand ...
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Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Glass, Wood

Viennese Silver Gilt and Enamel Sphinx Clock, circa 1880
Located in New York, NY
In Renaissance style.
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1880s Austrian Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Vintage art deco blue glass table clock
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful Art Deco Cobalt Blue Table Clock English Moderne Circa 1930's
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1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Glass

Rare Art Deco Mantel Clock with Polar Bear & Penguin Sculptures By Fournier
Located in Lisse, NL
Large, rare and perfectly running Art Deco clock with polar theme. If you are looking for a rare, large and sculptural antique clock to grace your living space then this striking sp...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Onyx, Marble, Metal, Brass

Table Clock in Gilded Bronze, France, First Half of the 19th Century
Located in Milano, IT
Gilded and chiseled bronze clock. On the large rectangular base there is a scene with mythological divinities in relief on a finely chiseled background. Decorations with plant motifs...
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Early 19th Century French Other Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze

1930s Art Deco Table Clock With Rosaline Glass And Art Deco Typical Numerals
Located in Ulm, DE
Table / desk clock on wooden base Rosaline colored glass dial with Art Deco typical numerals Original Art Deco, France 1930s Width: 40 cm Height: 24 cm Depth: 11 cm.
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Glass, Wood

Neo-Egyptian Marble Clock Attributed to G. Servant, France, Circa 1870
Located in PARIS, FR
Black and red marble pyramid shaped Egyptian style clock attributed to G. Servant, surmounted by a patinated bronze figure representing the Egyptian goddess Isis sitting on her throne. Wearing the Hathor hairdress (the solar disc surrounded by the sacred cow horns), she holds in her right hand the Ouadj, the goddesses scepter surmounted by a canopy of papyrus, symbolizing health and eternal youth and in her left hand, the cross of life Ankh, symbol of rebirth and eternity. That Egyptian style in fashion since Napoleon the First and his military campaigns in Egypt around 1799 was rediscovered in France in the 1830's and above all in the 1860's. Some renowned French artists, such the sculptors and bronze-casters Guillaume Denière (1815-1903), Emile Hébert (1828-1893) et Georges Servant (1828-1890), presented at the 1867 and 1878 Paris Universal Exhibitions, an a-part section dedicated to their Egyptian style production. Their shows drew then considerable attention from the public and the wealthy collectors. During the 1867 Universal Exhibition, one could admire the Stand realized by the French silversmith-jeweller Gustave Baugrand (1826-1870), where his works executed in most Fine materials took inspiration from the Egyptian Antiques, exhibited then in the Louvre museum. Georges Emile Henri Servant (1828-c.1890), who took over his father in 1855 at their foundry, rue Vieille-du-Temple, in Paris, specialized in the production of neo-Egyptian style clocks, very popular in France since 1860’s, and also the making of Greek style decorative objects. He drew considerable attention to the high quality of his bronzes at the 1855 Paris Universal Exhibition and then at the 1862 London Exhibition. At this time Servant exported up to 40% of his production, principally to the United States, where for instance, his clocks were sold with great success by Louis Tiffany Inc. or Hamann & Roche of New York. But his success came really at the 1867 Paris Universal Exhibition, where he was awarded a gold medal for his neo-Greek and Egyptian works (Les Merveilles...
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1870s French Egyptian Revival Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

Maestozo Trix di orologio con candelabri in bronzo 800
Located in Cantù, IT
Maestozo Trix di orologio con candelabri in bronzo dorato oro a mercurio. del 800 Private Collection Domenico Rugiano
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Early 1800s Other Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze

Silver, Gold Enamel and Pearl Double Singing Bird Clock
Located in London, GB
This wonderful modern masterpiece has been created using original antique and vintage elements. The beautiful silver and guilloche enamel case da...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Gold, Silver, Enamel

Vintage Hollywood Regency Brass walnut Wall Clock by Kienzle, Germany 1950s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: wall clock Origin: Germany Producer: KIENZLE, Germany (marked on the wood) Age: 1950s Description: This original vintage wall clock was produced in the 1950s ...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Metal, Brass

French 19th century Charles X Period Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu garniture set
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and high quality French 19th century Charles X Period Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu garniture set. This wonderful garniture set consists of a clock and pair of urns, raised ...
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19th Century French Charles X Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Crystal, Ormolu

Sevres Porcelain Table Clock
Located in Newark, England
FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING ON OUR COLLECTION OVAL SHAPE TABLE CLOCK WITH BRASS BRACKET From our European Ceramics collection, we are delighted to offer this Sevres Style Porcelain Tab...
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Ormolu

Italian mid century clock Cifra 3 Synchron by Gino Valle for Solari & C., 1960s
By Gino Valle
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid century clock Cifra 3 Synchron by Gino Valle for Solari & C., 1960s Table clock model Cifra 3 Synchron with cylindrical struc...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Plastic

TABLE CLOCK Dutch, around 1740 18th Cent.Machine marked" J.P. Kroese" Amsterdam
Located in Madrid, ES
TABLE CLOCK Dutch, around 1740 with mahogany wood case with bronze applications, satinwood inlaid representing vegetal and geometric motifs. Enamelled dial with Roman and Arabic num...
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Mid-18th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Wood

Antique French Japy Freres Gilt Bronze Rococo Clock 19th century
Located in Sweden, SE
Very good condition, repairs to dial, minor age and usage wear, gold finish well preserved, movement is running only with pendulum off and not striking at all as needs service.
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Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass, Bronze

Green & Golden Table Desk Alarm Clock with Tulip Base by Europa, Germany, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
An elegant golden and emerald-green Space Age design desk or table alarm clock from the 1970s, manufactured by the German clockmaker Europa. The round case and flared tulip-shaped ba...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

19th C. Meissen Porcelain Rococo Musician's Clock & Candelabra Garniture Set
Located in New York, NY
An impressive and rare 19th century Meissen Porcelain Musicians clock and Candelabra Garniture set. Comprised of three individual pieces, w...
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19th Century German Rococo Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Porcelain

1970s Astonishing Pendulum Clock by Omodomo in Crystal. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Astonishing pendulum clock by Omodomo in crystal. Made in Italy. It's in excellent condition and it works perfectly with battery (quartz mechanism) Dimension: 7,87" x 3,14" x 1...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Crystal

Magnificent Historicism Clock or Mantel Clock from circa 1890
Located in Berlin, DE
Magnificent historicism clock or mantel clock from circa 1890 On the pedestal there is a figure of a noble lady with a diadem and book at a Gothic table, with writing utensils on it...
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19th Century French Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Alabaster, Bronze

German 19th Century Bracket Clock, Walnut with Westminster Chimes on 8 Bells
Located in Houston, TX
Very handsome walnut clock with ormolu mounts on the sides, front corners and paw feet. Urn type finials grace the top center and top corners. Beveled glass front opening to a face ...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Walnut

Scheurich & Greulich Ceramic Horse Figurine Desk Clock Labeled S&G Keramik
Located in Torquay, GB
Delightful and rare Scheurich & Greulich Keramik horse figurine desk clock labeled S&G Keramik Germany. Both 'Ks' on the silver foil Keramik label has red rings indicating this is a ...
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Mid-20th Century German Baroque Revival Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Steel

German Junghans Style Brass Barmaid Lady Swinging Clock
Located in Danville, CA
German Junghans Style Brass Barmaid Lady Swinging Clock Solid Brass cast lady barmaid statue with a wood base. Hand painted 2" porcelain dial ring. Clock portion swings back and for...
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Late 20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

French Bronze Chinoiserie Clock, circa 1880
Located in New York, NY
French bronze chinoiserie clock, circa 1880.
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1880s French Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Rolls Royce 1927 London Art Deco Presentation Clock In .925 Sterling & 18Kt Gold
Located in Miami, FL
An art deco presentation desk clock by Rolls Royce. This is a gorgeous presentation desk clock, created by the Rolls Royce Company in London England during the art deco period, back in the 1927. The clock has been crafted in the shape of the Rolls Royce radiator grill badge...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Static Gold Table Clock by Richard Sapper
Located in Milan, IT
A singular design from the new edition of the spectacular Static Table Clock originally designed by Richard Sapper and winner of the 1960 Compasso D'Oro Award, this stunning table cl...
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2010s Italian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Steel

19th Century French Comtoise Clock Movement
Located in Denton, TX
A great industrial accent for a tabletop or bookshelf the combination of brass and steel gears and a bronze bell. This movement is in non working condition and is used for decorative...
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19th Century French Directoire Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass, Bronze, Steel, Iron

Kienzle GMT World Time Zone Brass Table Clock, Midcentury, Germany, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and decorative Mid-Century Modernist solid brass Kienzle Chronoquartz desk or table clock with a domed glass and a 7“ diameter world map clocks face and world time zones....
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

19th Century Austrian Silver & Enamel Clock, Hermann Ratzersdorfer, c.1890
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique late-19th century Austrian exceptional solid silver & hand painted enamel miniature clock, of traditional upright form, the corners set with columns, canopy mounted with figu...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Silver, Enamel

19th Century English Burr Walnut Domed Shaped Clock
Located in Dublin, IE
A fine late 19th century burl walnut clock, the rounded arch-top form with stepped plinth base having a silver chapter dial with Roman numerals. Circa 1880 English Very good origi...
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

Elegant Swiss Art Deco Table Clock by Imhof Green Onyx Marble
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
An elegant table clock made of polished green veined onyx with broad gilded bronze indices, manufactured by the renowned Swiss manufacturer Imhof in the 1930s.
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Onyx, Marble

UNRESTORED German Mantel Clock, Circa 1880
Located in Greven, DE
Late 19th Century German Mantel Clock. Walnut in shape of an old castle. The movement needs to get overhauld. The clock is in unrestored condition.
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Late 19th Century German Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Walnut

Vintage Art Deco Telechron Electroalarm Skyscraper Desk Clock Bakelite
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A beautiful Art Deco bakelite desk clock with alarm. Model 700 made ca' 1930's. In very good original condition, the clock is running and alarm works, though not tested for accuracy....
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1930s Saint Pierre and Miquelon Art Deco Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Tortoiseshell & Silver Clock Douglas Clock Co
Located in Northampton, GB
Shaped as a Conductors Lantern From our Accessories collection, we are pleased to offer this English Tortoiseshell Lantern Clock. The Clock with a large white dial with black numera...
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Early 20th Century Scottish Art Nouveau Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Silver

FINE CIRCA 1895 FRENCH AUTOMATON INDUSTRIAL LOCOMOTIVE MOVING GiLT BRONZE CLOCK
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very fine and highly collectable Antique circa 1895 French Automaton Industrial Locomotive moving gilt bronze clock sitting on top of a solid marble base with bronze feet These clocks vary massively in price, once recently sold for over £150,000 on 1stdibs, which was fully restored and look brand new. They have two mechanical winding features, one operates the clock and the other turns the wheels, I have wound the clock and it works as does the turning mechanism however both will need serving as they have sat for a very long time unused, I can have this done with a very fine clock restorer should the new owner wish I will include the full specification on this piece below which I found online, my example is in very fine order indeed, the sale includes everything pictured and that’s it, if you can’t see it it’s not included Dimensions Height:- 45cm Width:- 47.5cm Depth:- 23cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, if you would like any additional or specific measurements please ask c.1895 French Animated Locomotive Clock...
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1890s French Industrial Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Pink & Chrome Space Age Table Desk Alarm Clock, Tulip Base, Rhythm Japan, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
A stylish Space Age desk or table alarm clock from the 1970s, made by Rhythm — a Japanese company renowned for producing beautiful clocks since the 1950s. In our opinion, this is the...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Chrome, Metal

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Art Deco Style Table Clock
Located in VALENZA, IT
Solid Sterling Silver Art Deco Table Clock. The shape of the clock is a crescent moon completely smooth except for the base and the frame which are double line made with the casting ...
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Early 2000s Italian Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Sterling Silver

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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