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Table Clocks and Desk Clocks For Sale
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

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

Massive French Style 8 Day Brass Automaton Steam Wheel Engine Industrial Clock
Located in Danville, CA
Large French Style 8 Day Brass Automaton Steam Engine Industrial Clock Here we have a wonderful example of the industrial series popular in French horology. While the clock is stri...
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20th Century Industrial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Granite, Metal, Brass

Massive French Style 8 Day Brass Automaton Steam Engine Industrial Mantle Clock
Located in Danville, CA
Large French Style 8 Day Brass Automaton Steam Engine Industrial Clock w Marble Base Here we have a wonderful example of the industrial series popular in French horology. While the ...
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1980s Industrial Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

17th Century Regency Clock and Console Table
Located in Cantù, IT
A clock and console table in the style of Louis XIV made by parisian cabinet maker Lessure who specilised in the reproduction of statues of horses. He ...
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17th Century Italian Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

Jaeger-LeCoultre, table clock, model "Atmos Brevets Reutter, " no. 9066
Located in Paris, FR
Jaeger-LeCoultre, founded in 1833 by Antoine LeCoultre in Switzerland, is a prestigious manufacturer of watches and clocks. In 1903, Jacques-David LeCoultre partnered with Edmond Jae...
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Chrome

Swiza 8 Day Rare Gilt Sphere Clock with Smoked Lucite Base, Box and Guarantee
Located in Roma, IT
In 1975, the prestigious Swiss watch company Swiza chose this watch as the solitary protagonist of its magazine advertising campaign. You can see why. Modern and very unique, it features a nicely weighty gilt ball clock, an 8 day power with an alarm, that sits cradled on a very modern lucite base. The clock can stand without the lucite base, although you probably won't want to separate this duo. The sphere clock...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Metal, Gold Plate

Jaeger LeCoultre Vintage Brass Table Clock, 8 Day Movement
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Jaeger LeCoultre Vintage Brass Table Clock, 8 Day Movement Round acrylic and brass table clock from Jaeger-LeCoultre, with a clean, minimalist design that fits into any environment. ...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze

Gilt French Empire Table Clock, Early 1800s
Located in New York, NY
A French Empire table clock, first half of the 19th century. Measures: Width 30, depth 11, height 38 cm. Key included. Later added hatch at back. F...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

1960s Lucite and Gilt Brass Sphere/Ball Paperweight Clock by Swiss Arthur Imhof
Located in North Miami, FL
1960s Mid-Century Modern lucite and gilt brass sphere/ball paperweight clock with 15 jewel wind-up movement by swiss clockmaker Arthur Imhof By: Arthur Imhof Material: brass, copper...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Multi-gemstone, Metal, Brass, Copper, Zinc

Surrealistic Sculptural Clock by Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Atlanta, GA
An iconic carved sculptural clock by the famed Mexican surrealistic artist and designer Pedro Friedeberg (Mexican, b. 1937) circa 1960s. The whimsical...
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1960s Mexican Modern Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Wood

French Gilded & Champleve Clock Garniture
Located in Newark, England
Fine French late 19th century three-piece clock garniture comprising of a pair of candle sticks and clock in a matching set. The garniture boldly cast with rococo influence in the Lo...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Metal, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Static Black Table Clock by Richard Sapper
Located in Milan, IT
A timeless icon of contemporary design, this extraordinary table clock is a new edition of an original design by Richard Sapper, winner of the Compasso D'Oro Award in 1960. Handcraft...
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2010s Italian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Steel

Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Blue Mirror Clock
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller blue mirror table clock. Rohde introduced a series of clocks in the early 30's that are some of the most amazing des...
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1930s American Machine Age Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Aluminum

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

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Bronze

English Rose Window Skeleton Clock by Evans of Handsworth
Located in New Orleans, LA
English Rose Window Skeleton Clock Evans of Handsworth Circa 1885 This exceptional skeleton clock transforms the grandeur of Notre-Dame Cathedral's rose window into a functioning ho...
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19th Century English Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

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

17th Century English eight-day spring-driven table clock, by John Wrench
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A Rare Late 17th Century English Basket-Top Spring Clock by John Wrench of Chester, Circa 1695-1700. England This exquisite late 17th-century English basket-top table clock, signed ...
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17th Century English William and Mary Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

19th Century Gold French Empire Gilded Bronze Table Clock, Antique Pendulum
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gold, antique French table clock, pendulum made of hand crafted fire-gilded bronze, in good condition. The circular enamel dial of the Pa...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Metal, Bronze

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

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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

French Japonisme Parcel-Gilt Patinated Bronze Imari Porcelain Clock Garniture
Located in Long Island City, NY
A French Japonisme parcel-gilt patinated bronze and Japanese Imari Porcelain clock garniture, circa 1880. In the manner of Edouard Lievre. Mounted with bronze dragons and elephant heads, very finely made. The clockworks stamped H...
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19th Century French Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze

Art Deco Table Clock by Jaeger-LeCoultre Ghiso, Rare, 1930s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco table / desk / mantel clock. We've had this Art Deco beauty fully serviced by an horologist and so comes to you in full working order. History Jaeger-LeCoultre (French pro...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Metal

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

French Portico Clock in Rosewood and Satinwood
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Antique and elegant French clock, with bronze details and fine inlaid wood, perfectly working. Perfect in a studio room. It's the typical clock of European noble houses...
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Wood

1960s Chrome Sculptural Wristband Shaped Pocket Watch Stand
Located in Milan, IT
1960s Chrome Sculptural Wristband-Shaped Pocket Watch Stand
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Chrome

Unique Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze Table or Desk Clock w Rare Porcelain Plaques
By W.H. Tooke
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful clock for the collectors of truly stylish Gothic antiques, by W.H.Tooke, Paris. Finding this unique (Germany made) Gothic table clock again felt like a blessing. The overall design is remarkable, but the combination of the craftsmanship of the bronze components and the hand crafted and hand painted Gothic porcelain plaques is what takes this clock to the next level. Whenever you find a piece that is this good then you can rest assure that there is a maker's mark. This late 1800s work of beauty was made and marked by the prolific Parisian clock...
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Late 19th Century German Gothic Revival Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze

Mid Century Wood & Copper Enamel Table / Mantel / Desk Clock Spain 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
Decorative Mid Century Modern Wood (cherry ? rosewood?) Table / Mantel Battery Clock with Copper Enamel Dial made in Spain from the ’50s. Made out of wood, slanted sides sitting on...
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1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Copper, Enamel

Cartier Paris 1930 Art Deco Lacquered Geometric Desk Cock In 935 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Geometric desk clock designed by Cartier. This fabulous one of a kind desk table clock is an epitome of the French art deco design. Has been exceptionally designed in Paris by the l...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Marble, Silver, Sterling Silver

German Mahogany and Ormolu Figural Bracket Clock. W. & H. Sch., Circa 1890
Located in Charleston, SC
German mahogany and ormolu bracket clock with gilt bronze pineapple finials, flanking figural floral corner mounts, arched floral side screens, hinged astragal shaped glass door with...
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1890s German Victorian Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass, Ormolu, Steel

Atmos Jaeger Le Coultre Fireplace Clock Cal. 528
Located in Berlin, DE
Brass, gold-plated; crystal glass, etc. Reference 5800. Cal. 528/1 . Atmos V, gold-plated. Arabic numerals and indexes on white lacquered dial. Measures: Watch 22.5 x 18 x 13....
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Late 20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

Mid Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Rosewood Square Desk Clock for Howard Miller
Located in Troy, MI
Arthur Umanoff model 645 alarm clock for Howard Miller circa late 1960s Rosewood case with aluminum dial on a black background Plug in electric movement with black hour and minute ha...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Aluminum

Handcrafted Memphis style desk clock made from copper, Netherlands 1980s
Located in ECHT, NL
Hand crafted table clock. The housing has been hand made from copper plate and opper wire. The details are painted in primary colors giving it the distinctive Memphis "look" and fee...
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Late 20th Century Dutch Post-Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Copper

George III Mahogany English Fusee Bracket Clock by William Chater, London
Located in Norwich, GB
George III Bracket Clock. Stunning mahogany case with Cupola top surmounted by a ‘pineapple’ finial, profusely inlaid with brass, fishscal...
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1810s English George III Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Mahogany

Art deco Table Clock and Lamp 1930s Germany
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Art Deco table Clock Lamp .Chrome with Red details . Good working Clock and lamp
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Chrome

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

French Majolica Sailing Ship Clock with 2 Vases Sarreguemines, circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica sailing ship clock with 2 vases Sarreguemines Esdeve, circa 1930. Set with a clock and 2 vases. Art Deco period. Clock / H : 7.3" , 11" by 2.8" Pair of vases / H ...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Ceramic

Ormulu and Chased Bronze Rocaille Clock, Raingo & Frères
Located in Paris, FR
Important Rococo style clock in chased and gilt bronze. This Louis XV style clock has a very fine decoration of moving foliage, flowers and shells. The whole is surmounted by a bouqu...
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1870s French Rococo Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze

English Brass and Polished Steel Skeleton Clock Under Glass Dome Webber, C. 1870
By Webber
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

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Brass, Steel

"Static" Lorenz Desk Clock with Original Box by Richard Sapper, circa 1960
Located in Skokie, IL
Richard Sapper classic "Static" Lorenz desk clock with original box, Germany circa 1960 Designed by Richard Sapper and winner of the 1960 Compasso D'Oro Award, this table clock is the original vintage edition...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze, Brass, Stainless Steel

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

Rare Art Deco Electric Desk Clock by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller
Located in San Diego, CA
Super rare art deco electric desk clock with alarm by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller, circa 1930s. The clock is in good vintage condition and measures 8.5"W x 2.5"D x 5"H. The cloc...
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20th Century American Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Space Age Kinetic Desk Clock by Yachiyo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bringing a touch of Space Age design flair to your space, this mid century clock features a kinetic sphere design, with the clock's hands rotati...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Metal

Art Deco Stylish French Marble Clock, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this very visually appealing Art Deco clock. Originates from France and dates to the 1930's this clock ticks all the boxes ( pun intended ) that admirers of...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Marble, Brass

1920s Modernist Design Art Deco Oak, Coromandel and Bronze Mantle or Desk Clock
Located in Lisse, NL
Early 20th century, great design and well working Art Deco clock. If you are looking for a great shape and condition Art Deco clock then this original 192...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze

Art Deco Table Clock Jaeger LeCoultre
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Art Deco Table Clock Jaeger LeCoultre Origin: Switzerland Materials: Gilt bronze and acrylic 8-day winding (mechanism) Excellent condition – Working Mid-Century Dimensions: 21 x 18 x...
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1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze

Louis XV Style 19th-20th Century Figural Gilt Bronze White Marble Mantel Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine and important palatial Louis XV style 19th-20th century figural gilt bronze white marble mantel clock with figures of cherubs, the enamel dial with Arabic numerals and fo...
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1890s French Louis XV Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Smiths Blue Glass, Brass Electric Mantle Clock, c1930
Located in Devon, England
Large and rare and stunning Art Deco blue glass, brass Electric Mantle clock. This clock is an absolute delight. This glamourous clock features a brass bezel with fretted out numeral...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass, Chrome

English Brass & Polished Steel Skeleton Clock Under Glass Dome T. Mapple C 1850
By T. Mapple
Located in Charleston, SC
English brass skeleton clock under original glass dome with a polished steel roman numeral dial, fusee chain movement, and affixed to an oval carved wood felt base with four bun feet...
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1850s English Victorian Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass, Steel

Mid-Century Brass Zodiac Wall, Table or Mantel Clock, Germany, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful heavy Mid-Century Modern brass desk clock with a brass clocks face. Executed in the 1960s by an german manufacturer. we think Movement was...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Metal, Brass

Vintage Hollywood Regency Brass Glass Table Clock by Kienzle, Germany 1960s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Table clock Origin: Germany Producer: Kienzle, Germany Age: 1960s This original vintage table clock wa...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Metal, Brass

Early 19th Century American Pillar & Scroll Clock in Mahogany
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 19th Century American Pillar & Scroll Clock in Mahogany with Eglomise Painted Landscape Scene
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19th Century American Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Mahogany

Art Deco Eight Day Chrome Clock By Bentima, c1930
Located in Devon, England
Art Deco 1930's chrome Mantle / desk Clock by Bentima featuring a traditional carriage style key wound movement with jewelled platform escapement in good working order. The Clock fea...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Chrome

Handmade Murano Clear Studio Art Glass Hourglass in the Style of Venini
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This exquisite handmade hourglass showcases the timeless elegance of Murano studio art glass, crafted with crystal-clear precision. The sleek, minimalist design features two perfectl...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Sterling Silver Table Clock Square Box Fire Enameled Guilloché Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Table clock shaped opening square box in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fire enamels on guilloche. Swiss mechanical skeleton movement with 8 days charge with a...
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1970s Italian Queen Anne Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold, Gold Plate

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 European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Amethyst, Bronze

George III Mahogany Bell Top Bracket Clock by Paul Rimbault, London
Located in Norwich, GB
George III bracket clock by Paul Rimbault, London Finely figured mahogany bell top case with four finials surmounted by a brass hinged car...
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1770s English Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Mahogany

Jaeger Lecoultre, Atmos Clock from 1967 with Original Box
Located in Greven, DE
Jaeger LeCoultre Atmos clock Switzerland Brass gold plated Year of manufacture 1967 Dimensions: H x W x D: 22 x 17 x 11 cm Description: Atmos VII in gold-plated brass case with black lacquered sides and matt gold brushed dial. Instead of numbers, we see two double lines for 3, 6, 9 and 12 and single lines for the remaining hours. There is a raised logo below the 12, and the words "JAEGER LECOULTRE" and "ATMOS" above and below the hands. A stamped "Swiss Made" logo is located above the dragonfly. Serial number: 252201, year of manufacture 1967. This clock is based on the calibre 528/1 movement and was listed by Jaeger LeCoultre under ref. number 5900. The model was only built from 1967-1970 and is rare to find in the trade today due to its small number of pieces. The original transport box, the so-called "tabernacle", makes this clock doubly interesting. Instead of the usually used levelling screws, which are operated from inside the case, the Atmos VII has a wheel each on the left and right outside of the base for levelling. Condition: The movement runs absolutely reliable and accurate. The condition of the case is also very nice. The gilding is well preserved. There are minimal traces of cleaning on the dial, barely visible to the naked eye. There are also some rusted screws on the underside of the clock, which is not visible in use. The photos are not "embellished", the case condition is as shown in the photos. Points to know: Although Leonardo da Vinci was already able to prove that the production of a perpetual motion machine is physically impossible, it has been tried again...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

Radical Memphis style table clock, lacquered metal, 1980s
Located in taranto, IT
Table clock in full Radical Memphis style, produced in the early 1980s, postmodern, made of lacquered metal, with white dial on black background. Designer's signature visible on the ...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Metal

1950s Mid-Century Modern Glass and Chromed Metal Italian Table Clock by Ducale
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This stunning 1950s Mid-Century Modern table clock by Ducale. Crafted in Italy features a striking round dial with the "DUCALE" name and crown emblem, encased within a brilliant chro...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Metal

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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